Tag Archives: faith

Time to Move

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Elena Bowling

God has blessed our decision. After several years of foot dragging, excuses and one half-hearted attempt to sell our home, it finally happened. We felt drawn towards the Mill Village and talked about it often. We would ride through the … Continue reading →

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From Foolish to Free

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Elena Bowling

I first read “Radical” and “Crazy Love” as a brand new Christ follower. Both books rocked my world. The idea of abandoning everything commonly accepted as normal and desirable in our American culture for Christ was way out there. In … 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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Number 5

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Elena Bowling

God says in Exodus 20:12 “”Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Number 5 is pretty clear. Family is family, and you’re blessed if … 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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Memories of Adicora

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Elena Bowling

On Sunday I received the terrible news that one of my cousins suffered a devastating loss. His 25 year old son, Patrick, was killed in a horrible, fiery car crash the day before. Since then, my heart has been so … Continue reading →

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Catching The Wave

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Elena Bowling

I have noticed a shift in my thinking over the past year. Learning slowly to move from being a worker to a modeler and equipper has been one the most difficult things for me personally. I recently told a someone … 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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Counting The Cost

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Elena Bowling

I am here to tell you friends, spiritual obedience can be a real struggle. We’ve started reading “Radical” by David Platt as a church and in our LifeGroup. The first chapter alone smacks you where it hurts, revealing things about … Continue reading →

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