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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


We Do Not Know the Day or the Hour
A summer visit with my daughters’ 94-year-old great great uncle: we do not know the day or the hour, but we know the One who holds our days. His steady presence and quiet faith point to the hope found in Jesus, who promises eternal life to all who believe.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 233 min read


When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (and the AC Breaks)
Delayed flights, a broken AC, and an unexpected week full of minor chaos. But also, moments of peace, purpose, and unexpected gratitude.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12 min read


Blurry Vision and Unseen Details
You know the feeling when something is in your eye. It’s scratchy. Your eye waters. You blink and rub and just want whatever it is out ....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 262 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Stand Firm in Every Season
Faith isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s about quietly standing firm and trusting God’s promises in every season.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Opening the Door to Hope: Understanding Advent
Growing up, I would hear the word Advent and see those fun calendars with the little doors, each hiding a piece of chocolate for the...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 30, 20242 min read


10 Blessings I’m Thankful for This Year
With Thanksgiving this week, I’ve been reflecting on all that has happened over the past year. There’s so much to be grateful for, and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Battling for Church: When Sunday Mornings Feel Like a Fight
Sunday mornings are rough at our house. The pandemic, which brought the convenience of online church, created a new habit for us: no...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 26, 20242 min read


Building Character Through Trials
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Spreading Positivity: My Duluth Compliment Walk
The other week, I had another exciting trip opportunity—this is turning out to be the summer of fun! While my husband was working hard, I...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 21, 20242 min read


Simple Summer Life with Our Seasonal Camper
This is our fifth summer with a seasonal camper, and it has only solidified my love for this season. Our camping life began the summer...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 14, 20242 min read


God-Blessed Trip Gratitude
A friend sent me a message the other week asking how God had blessed me that day. I took a moment to respond, and now, as I’m sitting on...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 7, 20242 min read


When Things Feel Out of Control
When life feels chaotic, my heart races, and I want everything fixed immediately! This is my initial response to stress and feeling like...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Mom Quotes: Life Lessons and Bible Reflections
Parenting comes with challenges, all kinds of challenges! I've become famous in my house for imparting wisdom to our children by...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Cultivating Deep Spiritual Roots: Lessons from the Sandbox
Recently, my daughter and I started a project in our backyard. We have a large playset that is surrounded by sand, and on the edges,...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 2, 20243 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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