Tag Archives: Mission

Moments

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Elena Bowling

Two months have passed since the announcement. Eight weeks have now dwindled down to a handful of days. Yesterday was my last Monday staff meeting. Today my last weekly outreach meeting with our senior pastor, last coffee-shop meeting with a … 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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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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Response

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Elena Bowling

It’s a safe assumption that all of us see life through the lens of our own experiences. Our family of origin, childhood, work life, belief systems, friendships, struggles, successes, failures and so much more all shape the way we view … 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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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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