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
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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Personal Stories
12 Ways to Pray for our Nation
Blessed is the nation who’s God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12 A few years ago, I had a unique opportunity to take a “Spiritual Heritage Tour” at the US Capitol. It moved me such in a way that I will never forget. Standing in the Capitol’s rotunda and listening to the stories of our nation’s
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Parenting
Struggling with Letting Go?
This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. 1 Samuel 25:3 This week I take a bit of a break from my traditional blog to offer a more personal perspective. Not too long ago, I was reading Abigail’s account in the Bible that is found in 1 Samuel 25. Among
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Parenting
7 Encouragements For the Parent of a Prodigal
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for the distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Luke 15:13 NIV Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful lifestyle. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking as parents when we’ve raised our
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God's Greatness
How KGM First Started – Our Story
Anniversaries are wonderful times to celebrate. But they are also opportunities for reflection, chances to retrospectively see how God worked and find encouragement and wisdom for the future. This April marks 10 amazing years since Knowing God Ministries (KGM) was launched. And while we celebrate the ministry and all of you who have joined in
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Easter
The True Meaning of the Cross: Part 1
“When He sees all that is accomplished by His anguish, He will be satisfied. And because of His experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for He will bear all their sins.” – Isaiah 53:11 I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was a little girl, but
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Mother/Daughter
Last Dear Younger Me…
If you could give your younger self some advice, what would it be? Today we’re concluding our blog series entitled “Dear Younger Me…” Each of the KGM Team Members took time to reflect and share what they would tell their younger self. Click here to see past posts! Today, I want to introduce you
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Mother/Daughter
Dear Younger Me…
If you could give your younger self advice, what would it be? In anticipation of the Mother/Daughter retreat, we’ve been doing a blog series entitled “Dear Younger Me…” You can click here to see past posts! Today, I want to introduce you to Melody! Melody has been on the KGM Team since inception