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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


Shared Space Isn’t Connection
Last week, my girls and I went out to eat. When we go out, I usually bring a game or a notebook to keep us entertained while we wait for...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 112 min read


Small Wins in the Shift from Summer
This week, gratitude felt stuck. My calendar was packed, my summer fun was over, and the “mom taxi” job was in full swing. But in the middle of the chaos, God sent a small win—a reminder that He cares about the little things too.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 152 min read


Kindness in the Other Lane
I came over the top a hill. A car had passed me, and as I started downhill, a truck approached and stopped. At first, I was nervous. But then I realized...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 32 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


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
Apr 242 min read


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


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


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


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


God's Recurring Messages
A few weeks ago, I shared about spending 6 minutes in silence with God and feeling like I wasn’t hearing anything. Despite that, I've...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 1, 20242 min read


Morning Quiet Time with God
It’s a chilly morning at our camper, and I couldn't be happier. I love getting up early, enjoying the peacefulness that the morning...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Trusting in God's Work: A Parent's Journey through Anxiety
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 11, 20243 min read


Surrender: Lessons from Paul to 'Come Thou Fount'
Surrender is a recurring theme within the pages of the Bible, with one of my favorite narratives being the transformation of Paul, once...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Speeding through Life's Lessons
My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 21, 20242 min read


God Goes Before You
During my college journey, I decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota as a sophomore. Coincidentally, two girls from my...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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