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STORIES, THOUGHTS, UPDATES, AND ARTICLES ABOUT WHAT GOD IS DOING IN THE GMA FAMILY OF FAMILIES
Stories, thoughts, updates and articles about what God is doing in the GMA Family of Families
Transform Your Mind Through Hope
Give Transform Your Mind Through Hope “Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.” -Romans 12:2
Removing Wrong Labels
Removing Wrong Labels “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” -Proverbs 18:21 I’ve heard this verse my entire life. I remember as a child picturing myself eating the fruit of my words. It is the difference between eating a ripe and luscious apple or
Contending For Your Destiny
We live in a culture obsessed with independence. Everywhere we turn, there is a new advertisement offering a product or some sort of opportunity for us to build our own kingdom. In a culture saturated with self, how do we maintain dependence on Jesus? For many years, I chased dreams of my own making. I
Love of Law VS. Law of Love Pt. 2
For thousands of years, people related to God through the law. They concocted over 600 commandments in order to foster and maintain a relationship with the Father but could not fully relate to the Father. In other words, they made sacrifices for love, to be in the “right place” with God. When I think of
Love of Law VS. Law of Love
How do you know if you are living under the Love of Law or from the Law of Love? The love of law binds, but the law of love frees. The love of law says that you reap what you sow, but the law of love says that you reap what Jesus sows. The love
What Does Love Look Like?
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching; roses, chocolate, and the color red are all around us! This annual holiday serves as a celebration of love. We’ve all seen the movies and read the romantic tragedies, but, what does love actually look like? It’s a question that’s been asked for ages and the definition differs depending on
Understanding the Time
It’s important that we recognize what God is doing in this season. There are three questions that all of us need to answer right now. 1. What time is it? 2. What is God doing in my generation? 3. Where do I belong in God’s plan? Anywhere that we have placed our hope outside of
Even Jesus Wept
Grief. It is defined in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement.” Grief is a difficult reality that we will all face at one time or another. It’s a complex topic that’s hard for most of us to even talk about. We experience grief in many aspects of
Facing the Sting of Disappointment
I’ve experienced a great amount of disappointment in my life. From almost losing my life in a car crash and being left with lingering lifelong ramifications to the loss of dear friends to seeing the toll that a life in ministry can take on family and home life. I’ve been disappointed with myself, others, and
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