The last two weeks we have looked at messages from our ONE Woman conference speakers James and Geoff Banks; James is the father of Geoff, a former prodigal who walked away from God and the foundation provided by his parents. Their poignant story is one that includes addiction, jail, and multiple rehabs, while encouraging parents
ONE WOMAN
Have You Ever Wondered What a “Prodigal” was Thinking and Feeling? Read on!
At ONE Woman ’24, we hosted father/son duo James and Geoff Banks; James is the father of Geoff, a former prodigal who walked away from God and the foundation provided by his parents. Their poignant story is one that includes addiction, jail, and multiple rehabs while encouraging parents to never give up on their children.
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ONE WOMAN
Every Family Has a Story
We are beginning a series of messages that highlight key takeaways from speakers at our recent One Woman conference. This week we begin with Dr. James Banks and his son Geoff Banks. At ONE Woman ’24, we hosted father/son duo James and Geoff Banks; James is the father of Geoff, a former prodigal who walked
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ONE WOMAN
“One Woman Prayer”
Over the next few weeks, our blogs will expand upon key messages heard from our speakers at the recent “One Woman” conference. In preparation, today KGM volunteer Ellen Stevens offers a prayer of reflection from the conference. As you read the prayer and upcoming blogs, consider how the Holy Spirit may be prompting you to
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Marriage
A Man and a Woman’s Perspective Regarding Sex
God formed man from the dust of the ground….and took a rib from Adam and made woman, and He brought her to the man. GENESIS 2:22 All too often when we get married, we tend to think we’re marrying someone like our best girlfriend, when – in actuality – we’re marrying someone from another planet.
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Prayer
Do Our Prayers Really Make a Difference?
By: Melissa Bell Have you ever prayed for something and wondered, “What’s the point?” Is God even hearing my prayers? Recently I was feeling a bit discouraged in my prayer time, as I have been praying for some things FOR YEARS! Do you ever feel like this? Overwhelmed with feelings of doubt, wondering if your
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God's Greatness
Go to the One Who Can
When a crisis comes, we often seek sources of support and solace in the form of our spouses or friends. And while those in our lives can offer valuable help, what happens when they don’t have the right words in response or the answers we need? The following passage comes from Anne Graham Lott’s book,
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Trusting God
Where We Put a Period, God Puts a Comma
“The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days He has shown His favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:25 Before reading the end of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s life story, one could easily think: This couple was all but forgotten by God. But the years they longed for
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Christmas
A Savior for ALL the People
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you.” Luke 2:10 A few years ago when house-hunting, I saw a children’s Bible that appeared similar to the one my kids had when young. I was taken