Tag Archives: Christ

In His Footsteps

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Elena Bowling

This morning I remembered a conversation with a coworker that took place not long before surrendering my life to Christ. It was in CA, late 2009. Through a series of life events and the work of the Holy Spirit, I … Continue reading →

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OneEighty

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Elena Bowling

1My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, … Continue reading →

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Evidence

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Elena Bowling

So much has happened in the past 9 weeks. For my own benefit I tried listing events, thinking it would promote healing, but the exercise felt a little overwhelming. Looking at life in a string of black and white bulletpoints … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Elena Bowling

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. This scripture came to mind when we received word that Michelle’s PawPaw had passed … Continue reading →

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Perception vs Reality

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Elena Bowling

“Perception is reality”I disagreed with her remark, resisting the idea that what someone thinks (about a person or situation) is true. I have wrong thoughts all the time, so I know firsthand that just having a thought doesn’t make it … Continue reading →

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“Faithful, Available and Teachable”

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Elena Bowling

Some years ago I had the honor of being a part of Leadership Greenhouse at LifeSong Church. Honestly, I didn’t have a clue what that was. I wasn’t qualified or deserving, but God was working on me. He gave me an … Continue reading →

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#Send2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Elena Bowling

I recently had the privilege of attending the Send North America Conference in Nashville, a two day gathering of the church in North America. The heart of this gathering is to see a movement of people from within the church … Continue reading →

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Jesus Unexpected

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Elena Bowling

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that … Continue reading →

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70 Miles

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Elena Bowling

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. (‭Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭1-2‬ NIV) This is what I … Continue reading →

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Turkeys and Fixings

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Elena Bowling

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5-6‬ NLT) In the past week I have … Continue reading →

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