Tag Archives: hope

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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Hope

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Elena Bowling

January 2, already. It almost feels like I missed that window of opportunity to reflect on the past year, with it’s joys and sorrows. But reflection is easy today, as I’m forced to sit and rest amidst the chaos of … 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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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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