Tag Archives: sin.

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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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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“Faithful, Available and Teachable”

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Elena Bowling

Some years ago I had the honor of being a part of Leadership Greenhouse at LifeSong Church. Honestly, I didn’t have a clue what that was. I wasn’t qualified or deserving, but God was working on me. He gave me an … Continue reading →

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Life-Giving Truth

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Elena Bowling

Lately God has reminded me of several “life giving truths” that I heard early on as a brand new baby Christian. These were the take-away thoughts that our pastor wanted us to remember, if we remembered nothing else after his … Continue reading →

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Response

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Elena Bowling

We’ve narrowed it down to the evening of July 4th. Best we can tell it happened while we were up late watching Sons of Liberty or overnight while in bed asleep. Either way, it happened within 50 feet from where … 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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“Discernment”

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Mark and I were blessed to have been a part of the team from LifeSong Church on a recent mission trip to Jacmel, Haiti, serving in the community of Morne Oge.  I’m sharing my journal and my heart,  plus whatever … 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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Targets

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5: 8 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the … Continue reading →

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Respite

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Elena Bowling

Like many of you, we took down our Christmas decorations today. Carefully, we packed and then carried boxes up to the attic. It’s a ritual that marks the end of the Christmas season, the beginning of a fresh New Year. … Continue reading →

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