Tag Archives: faith

Discerning His Heart

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Elena Bowling

Have you read these words and been flooded with fear and trepidation? I think even a casual believer in God pauses at the following verses. Every time I encounter them, discomfort definitely rises. I’m quick to want to skip over … Continue reading →

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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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Missing You

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Elena Bowling

Mom asked me the oddest question this past Wednesday …… “Are you going to miss anyone when you leave”. Well, of course, Mama. Naturally. I mean, my whole life has revolved around the Carolinas since before the time of Moses. … 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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Swayed

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Elena Bowling

I’ve been deceived, or rather I allowed myself to be fooled, wanting to believe that something was true when it sounded good, plausible and true. Ready? I thought cooking with coconut oil was healthy and good for you. Natural, organic … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Elena Bowling

This time of transition is coming to a turning point, for dad and our family. I am awaiting a call from the discharge planner at GMH advising of the time, so I can meet him at his new place sometime … Continue reading →

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Transitions

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Elena Bowling

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a … Continue reading →

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