Tag Archives: grace

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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No Place Here

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Elena Bowling

In the previous blog I mentioned working through some tensions earlier in the year. It has been a journey of self evaluation the past few months. Generally speaking, some people are driven by big dreams and reaching big goals. Others … Continue reading →

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What Worries Me

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Elena Bowling

It’s out of character for me to speak out on controversial subjects. Anyone who knows me knows I tend to keep these thoughts to myself, to guard the hearts and feelings of others. As a Christ Follower, I am called … Continue reading →

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Lamentations

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Elena Bowling

Today is my day four as a non-smoker. That means I’ve said no to the flesh, resisted temptation and mentally refused my addiction at least one thousand times in almost 96 hours. Yay for me, right? Well Deja vu. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Reprieve

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Elena Bowling

It was a great time of ministry. God had poured out His blessings and abundance yet again. Once a week, I get to be Jesus’ courier, picking up from the storehouse and delivering to the least. I’m humbled and awed … Continue reading →

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Of Law and Grace

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Our lifegroup is studying the book “Classic Christianity” by Bob George. If you haven’t read it yet, put it on your list. It’s one you’re likely to share and want to read more than once! Last night we reviewed chapter … Continue reading →

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