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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


Gifts in the Quiet: A Duluth Getaway
No kids, no responsibilities—just gifts. From a quiet balcony overlooking tall ships to a surprise seat at a USA Dive Team practice, this Duluth getaway slowed me down enough to notice the beauty I usually rush past. Week 2 of my journey to 1,000 gifts reminds me: the blessings are there when I take time to see them.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 11, 20252 min read


A Summer of Presence: Enjoying Nature and Family Time
As the school year wraps up, I find myself just as excited as my kids. It’s time to turn off the alarms and put an end to the morning chaos!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 9, 20242 min read


God's Humor in Slowing Down
Earlier this week, I shared on social media, “If you don’t have friends that make you laugh until you cry, you need new friends.” Well,...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 5, 20242 min read


Deepening Our Roots: Slowing Down with God
We live across the field from my parents’ house. For years, they had a row of tall pine trees that stood between our houses. Then, one...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 28, 20242 min read


The Power of Slowing Down
In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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