Article By: Sarah Koontz Registration is now open for our JoyFULL Bible Study! Our free JoyFULL Bible Study will take you on a three-week journey through Philippians—the most joy-filled book in the Bible. If you are struggling to find joy in this season, we invite you to join us for this free online Bible study. Together […]
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by Maureen Miller “How did you maintain joy during your season of waiting, you know, for children?” My hurting, unsaved friend’s question hung in the air. Had I walked in joy? Many times I fled from God, trying to hide instead. Finding joy, especially during dark days, took time. And it was more of a
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By Leigh DeLozier We all have days when we feel overlooked or unseen. The world rushes by, and we can’t help but wonder if people really hear us or understand our perspectives. Those are the days when I remind myself of Hagar. Because no matter how unnoticed and unheard Hagar might have felt, God knew
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Recently, I took a course entitled Effective Ministry to Women at Dallas Seminary. It was one of the most engaging classes I’ve ever participated in. As a woman raising two teenage daughters and writing Bible studies for women—the content was relevant and revelatory. In this article, I will share some of the most powerful takeaways
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In January of 2019, I started my education at Dallas Seminary. My first class was Bible Exposition 101 with Dr. Mark Bailey, the seminary president (and now chancellor). Of course, I loved the class and was challenged immensely by the lectures and assignments. But the best part was the three live video chats we had
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2021 Annual Impact Report Download the Printable Report By Ryan & Sarah Koontz We can hardly believe that we are entering our fifth year as a nonprofit ministry. According to Forbes, more than 50% of all nonprofits fail or stall within a few years due to leadership issues and/or lack of a strategic plan. Starting something
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By Annie Yorty “Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothes. Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.” 1 Peter 3:3-4 HCSB I
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By Donna Bucher When people think of unforgiveness, visions of prison rarely come to mind. Sadly, refusing to offer forgiveness holds us in a prison of bitterness, resentment, and pain, causing us to relive the offense repeatedly. The prison of unforgiveness held me captive for many years. Pain inflicted more than twenty years ago has
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This year, we invite you to join us as we set aside five minutes each day to DWELL on God’s Word! Our free DWELL360 study takes readers on a guided journey through the foundational truths of Scripture. Together, we will establish a vibrant, life-giving 360-degree view of what God has done for us, what He
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By Nikki Evanson Saying no to others has always been a challenge for me. I was under the impression that if I said no to someone, they might not like me or invite me to participate in the future. Because of my fear, I always said yes to everyone and everything. The idea of disappointing
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