Finding God in the Tattered Pages of Life
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
The other day I stumbled across one of my old Bibles – duct taped together, pages torn and tattered, verses highlighted.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 5, 20232 min read
All Feelings are Okay: Navigating Emotions with Grace and Reflection
As a child, I put my anger into action in unhealthy ways. As an adult, I have learned the importance of pausing.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 29, 20232 min read
God's Progress Report: Faithfully Creating a Behavior Improvement Plan
I couldn't help but wonder what kind of update God would give about me at a Parent-Teacher Conference.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 22, 20232 min read
Transform Your Self-Talk
During our annual trip to the corn maze, we found ourselves in an unexpected conversation about self-talk – those inner conversations.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 15, 20233 min read
Living with God at the Center: More than a Priority
Living with God at the center isn't about juggling priorities but about letting God saturate every area of life.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 8, 20233 min read
Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life
Through racing, I've discovered three key motivators that consistently propel me to my best, whether I'm on the course or in life.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 17, 20232 min read
Genuine Gratitude
When is it easiest to be grateful? When life is easy? All the time? When things are hard?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 10, 20232 min read
Producing Joy
Have you ever walked up to a plant and told it to make fruit? Well, neither have I and it sounds crazy. You can’t make a plant produce...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 3, 20232 min read
It is What It is; Accepting Trials
Learning to accept when life gets hard and is not going according to plan.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 21, 20232 min read
The Sadness: God Asks, "Am I Enough?"
When life isn't going as planned but you're holding tightly to your plan. Then God asks, "Am I Enough?"
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Rejoice, Pray, Thank
Getting out in God's creation gave me the chance to slow down to rejoice, pray and thank God.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 6, 20232 min read
Seasons of Change, Seeing God Through His Creation
Summer is coming to a close and winter is rapidly approaching. This winter fight the winter blues by spending time with God in nature.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Resisting the Stillness of Psalm 46:10a
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Stillness has taken on different meanings for me over the years or should I say...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Washing Feet Lifestyle
Steps to living a "Washing Feet Lifestyle."
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Mary, Martha, Running, Rain and Sitting
Make Monday Matter by diving into this two minute devotional about sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 2, 20232 min read
What is Weighing You Down?
Putting down the "rocks" that cause stress and allowing God to do more than you can imagine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Rest, Yoke and Learning: Applying Matthew 11:28-30
Finding rest through the right yoke and learning from Jesus, applying Matthew 11:28-30.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 5, 20232 min read
School's Out, Summer's In
School's out and summer is here. It's time to be free from the have to's and enjoy the get to's. Join my family as we get into the Bible.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 29, 20232 min read
Stuck on a Hamster Wheel
I felt like I was stuck on a hamster wheel. I kept moving, doing but I wasn't getting anywhere. Motivation to not grow weary.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 22, 20232 min read
Pause, Be Positive!
Pausing to change a negative attitude to positive.
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