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PODCASTS WITH CHRIS ADAMS

MARKED, LifeWay Women

At The Table, Jacki King

The Prayer Clinic, Leighann McCoy

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    Leadership Lessons,  Spiritual Growth,  What I'm Reading

    Small Group Blog Share

    November 10, 2024 / 0 Comments

    The LifeWay Women’s Leadership Forum was this past week Thursday-Friday (join us sometime!!) and I have a speaking engagement on Saturday. Since time is short, I’m sharing some small group helps for you leaders! 1 This first post is from LifeWay Research. Sign up to receive their updates! This article has some great tips for enlisting small group leaders. 13 Principles for Enlisting Group Leaders 2 This next post, also from LifeWay Research, shares how to create great icebreaker questions. 6 Elements of a Good Icebreaker Question 3 The last post from Vanderbloemen is how to lead not-so-great small groups! 5 Characteristics Of Lame Small Groups 4 Whether you are…

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    Spiritual Game Changers Part 2

    November 26, 2023
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    A Faithful Reflection

    March 3, 2024
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    “The Ministry of the Unnoticed”

    September 2, 2019
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    Leader Blog Share

    November 3, 2024 / 0 Comments

    This week I want to share some helpful blog posts for you as a leader. As you serve and lead teams, you must invest in your own growth and in your leadership skills to lead well. 1 This first post is from Ron Edmonson. It’s a great assessment of how you lead or whether you frustrate your teams. 7 Ways to Frustrate Your Team as a Leader 2 This second post is by Charles Stone. We all want to connect well with our team and others we lead in the church. Here’s some great tips to consider as you serve. How to Be a Likable Leader 3 This last post…

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    The Cost of Leadership Part 3

    June 25, 2022
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    Impatience in Finding God’s Will

    December 2, 2019
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    I Wonder If….

    April 1, 2019
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    Vessels of Christ

    August 25, 2024 / 0 Comments

    What is your favorite way to minister to others? What have you seen Jesus do through you as you obediently serve Him? Are you serving as God’s vessel daily? Because God is sovereign and omnipotent He does not need any help to get His work done. He chooses to use His followers so we can shine His light in the world and experience the blessing that serving Christ brings to us and to those we serve on earth. My ministry friend Kay led worship at many of our You Lead training events for LifeWay Women where I had the joy of serving for over 22 years. She also led in an…

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    He Speaks…Do I Ask and Listen?

    August 16, 2021
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    How Easily We Forget God’s Faithfulness

    May 25, 2025
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    When It’s Hard

    November 29, 2021
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 14: Lessons From Experiencing God

    July 16, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Ever feel like you just need a second chance? So did Moses, David and Peter!  God often gives second chances. Moses made mistakes but delivered Israel to the edge of Canaan. Abraham lied about who Sarah was. Jonah ran from God’s assignment. David committed adultery. Peter denied Christ. Saul persecuted Christians. God used each one for His purpose anyway. But, consequences of our sin can be very costly. Moses got to see the Promised Land, but did not get to enter it because he dishonored God in front of all Israel. God still uses us even if we mess up but He desires our quick obedience. Blackaby said, When God…

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    Knowing God’s Will Part 6: Lessons From Experiencing God

    June 17, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 11: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 19, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 13: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    July 9, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 13: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    July 9, 2023 / 0 Comments

    What is that step of obedience you could take today to lead to a deeper walk with Jesus than you’ve ever known? Though Moses started his “experiencing God” story with a burning bush, God did so much more as Pharaoh released captive Israel and they eventually entered the Promised Land. Each time Moses faced a challenge, God was right there to meet the need, and each time he experienced and knew God more. The same can be true for us if we say yes, make adjustments, and then obey what He tells us. We will know his character more as we obey, year after year after year.  Read our last…

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    When God Surprises Us

    March 30, 2025
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    June 17, 2023
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    No Disappointments

    February 23, 2025
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 12: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

    After my husband and I surrendered to ministry (see last post), the devil tried to redirect us. The enemy does whatever he can to stop us from adjusting to God’s plan. The song Sovereign Over Us comes to mind, especially the lines that say: “even what the enemy means for evil, You turn it for our good and Your glory.” This is where trust kicks in. Stop and listen to that song if you can. Scroll back to part 11 for a refresher on Reality 6 in the Knowing God’s Will series. Adjustment means sacrifice. Sacrifice costs something, for you and those around you. Earlier in my walk with Jesus,…

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    It’s The Truth, All Of It!

    August 21, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 4: Lessons From Experiencing God

    May 7, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 11: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 19, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Are you a planner like I am? Do you expect your plans to come to fruition like you thought? Sometimes, I prefer my plan to what God is putting before me. But when God interrupts, He expects me to make the adjustment to His plan. And sometimes His plan is much harder than mine! If you’ve been following this Knowing God’s Will series, you should see a pattern. If not, please start at Part 1 for clarification. After facing the crisis of belief alongside God’s invitation to join Him in His work, the ball rolls from God’s court to ours. The first 5 realities begin with “God” and His work…

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    It’s The Truth, All Of It!

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    Step By Step

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    Knowing God’s Will Part 6: Lessons From Experiencing God

    June 17, 2023
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 10: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Start with Part 9 from last week, if needed, before reading Part 10. Read Reality 5: God revealed to Joshua and the Israelites what He was going to do as they took that first step, not what they could do. That is how God works through us as well, if we are following His purpose for our lives. Why does He work this way? He doesn’t need us to bring about His purpose. But, we grow to know Him more as we experience Him working in and through our lives. He pursues a love relationship with us that fits us perfectly (see Reality 2, Parts 3-4) as He involves us…

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    Our Gifts, God’s Purpose, and the Echoes of Samson

    April 27, 2025
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 3: Lessons From Experiencing God

    April 28, 2023
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    A Short Fuse

    September 22, 2024
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 9: Lessons From Experiencing God

    June 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    NOTE: For realities 1-4 (Knowing God’s Will parts 1-8), please read earlier posts.  What is your initial reaction when you know you’ve heard from God, but it doesn’t make sense? It’s beyond your capacity to do? It’s not in the area of you giftedness, strength, or comfort zone?  Read Reality 5: “The first thing you do after you hear God’s voice is critical…what you do next reveals what you believe about God.” (Henry Blackaby) At this point you have to make a decision. Blackaby calls this a “crisis of belief.” Do you believe God can accomplish His will in and through you, or not? You have 2 options: obey or…

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    Knowing God’s Will Part 7: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 17, 2023
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    Finding Your “Davar in the Midbar”: God’s Voice in Dry Times

    May 4, 2025
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    Knowing God’s Will Part 8: Lessons From Experiencing God 

    June 17, 2023 / 0 Comments

    How has God spoken to you lately? Remember Reality 4 from last week? As we continue to study the Word, we pray for clarity from the Lord. But what happens if we ask for one thing, & God opens a different door? Blackaby says when this happens, he finds God always has more to give than he asked for! He prays for God to cancel any request that is not His will! I love Priscilla Shirer’s version of this.  We will see in Reality 6, when God works differently than we expect, we must adjust to His plan. Sometimes even His silence speaks loudly. Even Jesus had silence in the garden,…

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    May 4, 2025
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    Repair Our Broken World

    June 15, 2025
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