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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


My Current Playlist
It can shift my mood, lift my spirits, and even help me hear from God. Whether I’m driving, working, running or running late (which happens every once and awhile), or praying for a friend, there’s usually a song playing in the background. It’s amazing how often God uses music to get my attention.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 53 min read


Running Ramblings: Thoughts, Hills, and One Bug
A cold morning, a monster hill, a bug I swallowed mid-run—and a reminder that hills don’t last forever. One foot in front of the other.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 242 min read


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


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


New Year, New Beginnings: A Life Cleaning Reflection
Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 31, 20232 min read


Surviving Holiday Gatherings: An Introvert's Guide
Thanksgiving has wrapped up, and if you're an introvert like me, you know the struggle of navigating through the chaos of the holidays.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Tips to Help Your Preschooler Transition to School
As summer comes a close it's time to start preparing for the school year. Here are a few tips to ease the transition to preschool.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 22, 20233 min read


How to Start Reading the Bible
Want to start reading the Bible or turn it into a daily habit? Strategies for getting started, plan ideas, and tools for a daily routine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Show Grit Never Quit!
A true test of perseverance.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 20, 20234 min read


More Than a Race
Tomorrow is the Fargo Marathon. I’ve been training for this race since January but this is more than a race. The significance of this...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 19, 20232 min read


Mother's Day: When the Womb is Empty
“I wanted to yell, ‘I’m not a mom.’ The church services, the flowers, the words ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ on repeat—it was all too much.
If that’s you, I see you. There are ways to survive this day, to protect your heart, and to meet God right where you are—in the ache, in the waiting, in the quiet hope.”
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 11, 20233 min read


Good Morning Elliot
A Letter to My Buddy, Elliot March 17, 2021, is a day I will always remember. My coworkers had been exposed to Covid and were required to...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 18, 20232 min read


When You See Someone You Know But It's NOT Them
Sometimes when all the things seem to be going wrong you just have to laugh at yourself. I dropped both kids off at school and was SO...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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