Tag Archives: obedience

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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Missing You

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Elena Bowling

Mom asked me the oddest question this past Wednesday …… “Are you going to miss anyone when you leave”. Well, of course, Mama. Naturally. I mean, my whole life has revolved around the Carolinas since before the time of Moses. … 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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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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The Call

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Elena Bowling

Over lunch today I shared with a friend something I feel God is calling me to do but have been resisting. Along with the excitement that comes with change and new challenge, I confessed a personal battle with low self-confidence, … Continue reading →

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Obedience

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Elena Bowling

Thursday we celebrated my husband’s most recent milestone in his journey with Christ. Mark has often said that God has to use great big flashing neon signs to get his attention, but three years ago He used a simple black … Continue reading →

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Encounters

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Have you ever wondered what impact, if any, you might have had in someone’s Christian walk? You know, the thing that happened next that you normally never know about? On occasion God allows us a peek at how He has … Continue reading →

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Bragging Rights

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Have I told you about my husband? He’s this cute, funny, simple, goofy guy, a 15 year old trapped in a 51 year old body. An easy going, unassuming, unpretentious football and pizza – loving man’s man who still thinks … Continue reading →

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