“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” – Proverb 27:9 By: Melissa Bell I just returned from our annual KGM Mother Daughter Retreat with one of the greatest realizations…there is something special about our KGM community. This past weekend, we rallied together in the name of Jesus. Through laughter and tears, we created bonds with one
Spiritual Growth
Five Decisions for Thriving in an Unsettled World
Truly my soul finds rest in God… Psalm 62:1 In a world that is increasingly chaotic, confusing, and corrupt, how should we live? For believers and unbelievers alike, it’s easy to fixate on the daily newsfeed and assign blame to others when we become frustrated with the unfolding events. It’s also extremely easy to allow
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Loving Those Who Rub You the Wrong Way
Image Credit: https://coffeegeek.tv/best-espresso-beans/ Self-awareness is critical. Understanding our own personalities often leads to critical insights that inform and improve our interactions with others. Think about it. We are created for relationships and cannot fully thrive apart from positive interactions with others. Each of us is uniquely purposed with a personality to make a difference right
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New Series: Rock-Solid in a Crumbling World
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 Whether
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Resolutions and Goals in the New Year
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) How to Know an Invisible God Speaker: Tara Furman January 19th, 2022 | In-person and Virtual options available Knowing God- 7 Week Bible Study Leader: Tara Furman Fridays beginning
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3 Actions to Guard Against the Strong Cultural Current
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith…” 1 Peter 5:8-9 As summer begins, the days are longer, and a new pace of life evolves. It’s easy to fall out of the habit of having our quiet times.
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Prayer
6 Steps to Remove Anxiety from our Hearts
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 By Ellen Stevens When our hearts are full of uneasiness or nervousness, the Bible tells us to pray: “Cast all your anxiety on Him…” (emphasis mine) In other words, throw our fears, anxieties, and heavy burdens onto Jesus. He is committed to giving His serious attention
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Lifestyle
7 Tips for Resolving Disagreements with Other Believers
“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord… help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.” Philippians 4:2-3 (NIV) emphasis mine How
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10 Reasons to Spend Time Alone with God
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Spending personal time with God is unlike anything else this world can give you. Nothing compares to its riches. Here are ten