Amazon Gardening Finds
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Amazon Gardening Finds

If you’ve been around here before, you know I’m located in Arkansas which is Zone 7 for my gardening friends. Most gardeners decided that this was the year to switch to starting plants by seed because of costs but most of us were not prepared for the swift in methodology that comes with seed starting. Here are some helpful tips/tools to make seed starting easier this year.

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Things in our small apartment that just make sense…
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Things in our small apartment that just make sense…

Alex and I have been married almost two years and since we’ve been married, we’ve lived in a 800 square foot apartment. With the size of our apartment though, we’ve had to get creative with storage in order to make the most of the space we are given. Here’s some things that have made the biggest different in the functionality of our apartment.

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Life & Ministry Update June 2022
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Life & Ministry Update June 2022

It’s been a while. Click here to read through our adventures we’ve had in the last year. (We’ve almost been married a whole year- how crazy is that?)

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Friendship: 7 qualities of good friends
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Friendship: 7 qualities of good friends

How do you know if the people in your inner circle are “good” friends? Here are 7 qualities or traits that good friends should have, such as empathy, consistency, and forgiveness.

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Should Women Do Ministry?
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Should Women Do Ministry?

What does the Bible have to say about feminism or even women in ministry positions? Should Christian women adhere to the “barefoot in the kitchen, with a child on their hip” stereotype? Let’s take a look at whether these opinions are Biblically based and what churches can do to support all Christians in using their gifts and God-given callings.

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Ministry Update 06/2020
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Ministry Update 06/2020

This year has not been at all like I had planned. No one planned for a virus to interrupt our lives. Here’s how the virus has impacted my ministry going forward and how you can support me in the midst of this uncertain time.

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Worship - Modern or Liturgical?
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Worship - Modern or Liturgical?

What is your definition of worship? Is it a part of the service or the service as a whole? Are there clear rules on what is allowed or not? Theological issues can come to the forefront when worship is discussed at length within the church. At any point, there are some things that we should all be able to agree on such as the purpose of worship, and the necessity of it. So let’s dive in and talk about what is probably the most debated thing within our churches today.

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Gardening on One Acre
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Gardening on One Acre

Gardening in the city isn’t impossible. In fact, it is completely possible to plant everything you need to feed a family within a one-acre yard. Zinnias, Sunflowers, Pumpkins, Kale, Spinach, Onions and more can all be grown in your yard, and with the proper tools, you can save and store harvested food for months!

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The Hurting Christian
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The Hurting Christian

No one goes through this life without hardships, pain, and loss, but even we are Christians need a little reminder that our suffering does not indicate a nonchalant, unloving God. The Bible never promises Christians an easy life or one without pain, in fact it tells us to expect it.

How do we grieve intentionally? How do we handle our feelings when we are hurt? How do we begin the process of trusting God in the middle of our storm?

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Ministry Update
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Ministry Update

Ministry Update! Here’s what I’ve learned since becoming a Student Ministry Director and why I love what I do. These kids are so worth it!

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How important are College Ministries?
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How important are College Ministries?

Are college ministries really making an impact on the younger generation? Should our church start one? How do we support the ministries already on our local campuses? Here’s how and why.

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Does God have a specific plan for my life?
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Does God have a specific plan for my life?

If God is specific enough to create different species of trees, does He have a specific plan and design for me? Does God care more about certain areas of my life more than others? Is there such a thing as “the one” in relationships? Can God be that specific in His plans?

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