Tag Archives: heart

Decade

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Elena Bowling

This may sound too simplistic but I think there are basically three kinds of people in this world; those who don’t know Jesus yet (or have rejected Him), those who have loved and followed Him since childhood, and those who … Continue reading →

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View from the 2nd row

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Elena Bowling

When I gave my life to Christ it was without fanfare. In that moment of surrender, simple words lifted from my heart to His. Kneeling on the floor in Livermore, CA, face buried in my hands, feeling so exposed. It … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Elena Bowling

We had been talking about short term mission trips. I showed her pictures from our first trip to Haiti, played a voice recording of my goddaughter singing Mighty To Save, shared a few special memories. “You mean, there’s things I … Continue reading →

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One Nation, Under God

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Elena Bowling

There was a knock at the door this morning. The young man was about to leave as I answered. He was a student from our local university, working on behalf of the IL republican candidate for governor. Bradley introduced himself … Continue reading →

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Forward

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Elena Bowling

I took a little extra time getting up this morning after the 5:15 alarm. An extra cup of coffee. Extra time in God’s word, extra time talking with The Lord. In February we moved away. But in a very real … Continue reading →

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Six Months

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Elena Bowling

I knew before actually arriving here that God was up to something. Our on-site interview this past January was really more of a visit. Comfortable and welcoming. During that short weekend we heard pieces of stories of ordinary people used … Continue reading →

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Exchanging The Lie

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Elena Bowling

I finished this mornings reading in Ecclesiastes and was a little bummed out. Here was Solomon … a king who was blessed by God, powerful, wise and wealthy beyond all imagination … and he concludes that everything is meaningless. A … Continue reading →

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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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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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Idols

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Elena Bowling

We knew there would be a period of inconvenience during this move and tried to prepare for it in advance. Since our furniture and personal belongings would not deliver to Moline for at least a week from day of pickup, … Continue reading →

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