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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


What a Wandering Cat Taught Me About Prayer
When our cat disappeared during a stretch of stormy weather, I found myself praying a prayer that felt small—but honest. What happened next reminded me that God cares about the details, even the ones with fur and whiskers.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 252 min read


“This Is Dumb!”—What It Really Means to Embitter Our Kids
Today I had what I thought was a brilliant parenting idea: music time instead of screen time. It was met with groans, arguing, and the classic “This is dumb.”
But eventually… they had fun.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 182 min read


Is God Silent, or Are We Not Paying Attention?
During Lent, I started reading the Bible at bedtime with my daughters—and we’ve kept it going. One recent night, a question from my teen stopped me: “Why doesn’t God speak like He used to?” It led to a conversation about how God is speaking… we just need to pray specifically, pay attention, and recognize His answers when they come.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 292 min read


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


Finding Peace: Learning to "Take Yourself Away" Like Jesus
With a 6-year age gap, you’d think my kids would have little interest in feuding, but they seem to have a magnetic pull toward it. When...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 19, 20242 min read
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