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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


When Failure Opens the Door
Missed nursing school, showed up to a meeting a day early, snapped at my kids—yet God keeps flipping my failures into new doors of grace. Like David, each stumble can become worship when we hand it to Him. He redirects our paths and shapes us into Christ’s image (Rom 8:28‑30).
Joni Lynn Schwartz
3 days ago2 min read
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Presence Over Perfection: What Our First Seder Meal Taught Me
Ever tried a Christian Seder meal? This year, I wanted to help my kids experience the story of Easter in a deeper, more hands-on way. So we stepped into something new: a Messianic Seder.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 192 min read
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How to Have Your First Messianic Seder Supper
A step-by-step guide for Christian families who want to honor Jesus through a Passover meal.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 193 min read
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Walk the Week: Preparing for Easter
Slow down and walk the week—from palm branches to the empty tomb, experiencing Holy Week beside Jesus, with joy, service, and hope woven int
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 113 min read
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When Prayers Feel Unanswered: Choosing to Wait, Trust, and Persist
Praying but not seeing results? It’s easy to give up, but God calls us to wait, trust, and persist.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 32 min read
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Moses and Jesus: The Easter Connection
Moses led Israel out of slavery; Jesus leads us out of sin. This Easter, see how God’s plan of redemption connects them both.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 284 min read
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Learning to Pivot: Run Update
Sometimes, life calls for a pivot—even when we’d rather charge straight ahead.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 232 min read
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Repeat Message
When God Repeats Himself Have you ever had a repeat message from God? One of those moments where He keeps bringing something to your...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 162 min read
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Get Off the Couch: A Lent Challenge to Grow Closer to God
With the start of Lent this past Wednesday, I’ve been thinking about the tradition of “giving something up” as a way to prepare for Easter.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 93 min read
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Preparing for Easter: Lent Bible Reading Plan
Easter is my favorite holiday, and today marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation leading up to...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 43 min read
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Rekindling the Spark in Marriage
Marriage isn’t just a partnership—it’s a connection that needs tending. Here’s how to bring back the spark!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 23 min read
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Packing, Planning, and State Dance Weekend
Everything You Do, Do It for God’s Glory! Yes, God includes FUN in the "whatever we do"—so let's have some fun and give Him glory!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 222 min read
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How to Use ChatGPT to Study the Bible
Our pastor is going through a series on the book of Revelation. I have read Revelation before, but I have to tell you—it’s not my...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 152 min read
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Kindness in Action: 10 Simple Ways to Show Love This Week
Walking through the stores this time of year, the aisles are filled with red and pink hearts, candies, and stuffed animals.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 92 min read
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Stronger Together: The Power of a Dream Team
"The power of a dream team—each person doing their part, working in harmony, and creating a flow that makes a difference.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 22 min read
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God’s Grace in Our Brokenness
I saw a quote on Facebook the other day: “Sometimes we're so ashamed of ourselves that we automatically feel like Jesus is too. But He's...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 262 min read
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Spiritual Awakening
God has been speaking loud enough for me to hear—or maybe I’m paying more attention. He’s been speaking truths that are both challenging...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 193 min read
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Chasing a Dream
Dreams Come in All Shapes and Sizes Some are as big and noble as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, while others might feel more personal or...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 123 min read
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Finding Comfort in the Shadow of Loss
This week, my heart is heavy with sadness over the tragic loss of a little boy. I grieve for his family and all who knew him and still...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 42 min read
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New Year Reset
A Christmas Break Reset This Christmas break has been longer than usual—an extra gift of time with my family. Since December 20th, we’ve...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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