David and Tonya's Blog

Oct 6, 2020
3 min

the negativity trap

Have you ever woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Grumpy, disconnected, and just plain irritated. The kind of day where you’re...

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David Towner

Sep 23, 2020
2 min

God's Got This

Covid-19. Civil unrest. Social injustice. Elections. Each of these things can stress an average person out. Put them together; it’s a...

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David Towner

Sep 20, 2020
2 min

#GOTTOGRIND

It was a hot summer afternoon in Tampa Bay, and our eldest grandson, Caleb, was working at the church office. He was helping us get ready...

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David Towner

Sep 19, 2020
2 min

#GETUNSTUCK

Have you ever felt stuck? Stuck in a job, a relationship, or a mindset that seemed endless? I admit it; I’ve felt stuck during the...

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David Towner

Jul 4, 2019
3 min

Dirty Dishes

This morning I saw dirty dishes in our sink! I know, it’s not an earth-shattering event. But, for a moment, I was appalled by the mess....

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David Towner

Jul 4, 2019
3 min

Running on Empty?

Today, I tempted fate. My car was running on empty, and I tried to get to the office without stopping for gas. Then it happened, my car...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

I Hate Horror, But Adore Fear

“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life.” Proverbs 14:27 I may sound like a wimp, but I hate horror movies. They scare me to death. I...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

Don't Be Stupid

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 (NKJV) When I first read this, I...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

Exposed?

When a MMA fighter leaves himself exposed to a superman punch he is most likely going to be knocked out. One punch. Gone. Good night...

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Unhappiness Traps Part 4 - Control Freak Identity Crises (Part 2)

Tonya Towner

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Unhappiness Traps Part 4 - Control Freak Identity Crises (Part 2)

If you’ve experienced the fear and frustration from trying to control everything in your life, you’re likely headed toward the last two...

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Unhappiness Traps Part 3-Control Freak Identity Crises 1

Tonya Towner

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Unhappiness Traps Part 3-Control Freak Identity Crises 1

When you fall into the unhappiness traps, you may discover you are a full blown control freak! This post examines the first two of four...

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Tonya Towner

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Unhappiness Traps (Part 2)

In the previous post about finding happiness, we discussed two of four happiness stealers: controlling your outward image and controlling...

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Tonya Towner

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Unhappiness Traps (Part 1)

I believe we all want to be happy. In our efforts to be happy, we try to find it by looking in all the wrong places: our spouse, our...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

"Do Not" - I Never Like Those Words

Who loves to hear the words, “do not?” No one does! When we were kids, many of us did not like to hear the words “do not” spoken from...

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During Covid-19 We All Struggle with Unbelief

David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
4 min

During Covid-19 We All Struggle with Unbelief

I have a question for you. Have you ever struggled with unbelief? I know that is NOT a question we Christ followers want to tackle. But...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

Getting "Posterized"

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:25 (NIV) Guys, I feel your pain. At...

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David Towner

Nov 12, 2018
2 min

Grade A 100% Worrywart

There are days when I am a “grade-A 100% worrywart.” This has been especially true during the Covid-19 pandemic. I am not proud of it,...

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