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Dr. Tim Fox serves as the District Superintendent for the South Coastal District of the Wesleyan Church. In this role, Tim serves the pastors while working to help develop the churches and church plants of the district.He is the Author of Rethining Church:Leading the Struggling Church Through Death to New LifeFull Transcript: https://app.fireflies.ai/view/ETE-036-Timothy-Fox-1-0-mp3::gKtlrQcYPGxqE7RMPrevious to his election to this role, Tim was the founding and Lead Pastor for Hydrant Church in eastern North Carolina. He led a declining older church through a shutdown and restart in 2013. Since that time, Hydrant Church has reached hundreds of people, sent new leaders, and actively serves its community. Tim is married to Anita, and they serve the district together while raising their busy teens, Noah and Sophia.In 2019, Tim founded ReThink Small Conference to empower small church leaders to answer God's call through training cohorts and conferences. His first book, Rethinking Church, released from Wesleyan Publishing House in January 2021.He attended Trevecca Nazarene University for his undergraduate studies in religion and ministry. He also completed a Masters of Arts in Religion from TNU, and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from West Coast Bible College and Seminary. Rethinking Church:Leading the Struggling Church Through Death to LifeDr. Fox discusses how negativity was killing him early on and how he started writing down ten things he was thankful for every night in a red journal. He also talks about the danger of getting stuck in success, triumph, or luck and not being able to move forward towards new opportunities. The author encourages leaders to stop whining and start listening to what God might be saying to them.Dr. Foxdiscusses the tendency for churches to live in the past and not adapt to current times. They emphasize the importance of cultivating a healthy church culture, which trumps everything else including vision, ministries, and talent. The process of changing culture takes time and leadership, but it is necessary for growth and attracting new members. The speaker also provides tips on gaining credibility as a leader through actions such as remembering names, apologizing quickly and honestly, doing jobs no one else wants to do, looking for small risks with disproportionate payoffs, and constantly improving oneself. Finally, they stress the importance of having a clear vision for the future of the church in order to achieve success.The speaker discusses the importance of having a clear vision and mission for the church, and turning that vision into a plan. They describe their own process of prayer and preparation to develop their church's vision. The speaker emphasizes taking small steps towards achieving goals rather than relying on programs. They also promote their book "Revitalize to Plant" and encourage listeners to share the podcast with others.Outline:I. Introduction(00:00 - 00:47) AskFred introduces himself and explains his role as an AI assistant for answering questions based on a transcript.II. Personal Development(00:48 - 03:05) The speaker talks about the importance of keeping a gratitude journal and shifting focus to what God is doing rather than what one thinks they deserve.III. Echoes Through Eternity Podcast(03:06 - 05:08) The speaker introduces the Echoes Through Eternity podcast and the guest, Timothy Fox.IV. Timothy Fox's Background(05:09 - 07:32) Timothy Fox talks about his background and his book, Rethinking Church: Leading the Struggling Church Through Death to New Life.V. Revitalizing a Church(07:33 - 13:10) Timothy Fox discusses his experience in closing down and relaunching a church and the importance of addressing the core beliefs and values of a church to create lasting change.VI. Building Credibility(13:11 - 14:40) The speaker and Timothy Fox discuss building credibility and trust, including remembering people's names and focusing on one or two aspects of work at a time.VII. Vision and Mission(14:41 - 19:50) Timothy Fox talks about the importance of having a clear vision and mission for a church, casting that vision to the congregation, and taking steps towards that vision.VIII. Conclusion(19:51 - 21:08) The speaker encourages listeners to like, subscribe, and share the Echoes Through Eternity podcast to help echo the voices of their guestsNotes:Speaker talks about writing in a journal to shift focus to gratitudeTitle of a book being discussed is "Revitalized to Plant"Speaker mentions coaching people in planting and revitalizationCulture is shaped by core beliefs and valuesSpeaker discusses gaining credibility through relationships and small risks with big payoffsVision is translating big ideas and beliefs into a cohesive pictureNext step after vision is creating a strategy with steps, not programsCall to action to like, subscribe, and share the podcast.

Rethinking Scripture PodcastEpisode 56: Acts 13-14 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?"September 28, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory HallThere are many ideas about how people get "saved." Is God in control of the whole process, or do people have some say in what they believe. There's a story in Acts 13-14 that some think speaks to the topic. But we may not be understanding the passages ancient context? If that's the case, we may have some rethinking to do!Resources Referenced and/or Read:Toussaint, S. D. (1985). Acts. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, pp. 390–391). Victor Books.Newman, B. M., & Nida, E. A. (1972). A handbook on the Acts of the Apostles (pp. 269–270). United Bible Societies.Gangel, K. O. (1998). Acts (Vol. 5, p. 219). Broadman & Holman Publishers.Polhill, J. B. (1992). Acts (Vol. 26, p. 308). Broadman & Holman Publishers.Martin, R. P. (2005). The Result of Paul's Preaching in Antioch: “As many as were ordained to eternal life believed” Acts 13:48. The Reformed Baptist Theological Review, 2(2), 29–30.Bence, P. A. (1998). Acts: a Bible commentary in the Wesleyan tradition (p. 62). Wesleyan Publishing House.Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos SantosTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.comMy New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/Sister site: RethinkingRest.comRethinking Rest... the Book: Coming January 19, 2023!More information about the book: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: Rethinking_ScriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLAPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

reater emotional intelligence leads to reduced stress and increased influence,” writes Dr. Jeannie Clarkson. Pastor, if that sentence appeals to you, you definitely want to listen to this episode of the Influence Podcast because I’m talking with Dr. Clarkson about how emotional intelligence accomplishes those results. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Dr. Jeannie Clarkson is a Christian psychologist and founder of Christian Care Connection, a multisite counseling service in the greater Toledo, Ohio, area. Her doctoral dissertation researched the links between emotional intelligence, performance-based self-esteem, and burnout among Christian pastors. She is author of The Emotionally Intelligent Pastor: A Guide for Clergy and Other Church Leaders, published by Wesleyan Publishing House. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Including Children with Disabilities, part of the Momentum Training Series. Whether you already have children in your church with disabilities or just want to be prepared for all students, this resource will show you how to share the love of Jesus with everyone who enters your class. For more information visit MomentumTrainingSeries.com. 

Cant You Hear My Heart beating? Sound of heart beating 6 Weeks 4 Days From 6 ½ -7 weeks is the time when a heartbeat can be detected and viability can be assessed. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.   Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Isaiah 44:2 Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb…   Abortion defined according to online dictionary says, “it is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.” Miriam Webster defines “abortion”  1 : the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: such as a : spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation   www.medicinenet.com: Abortion: In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus. It is the loss of a pregnancy and does not refer to why that pregnancy was lost. The verbiage on the Planned parenthood website seem to make it seem like its a walk in the park, that its as common as a common cold, everyone does it. I pray for this Nation and every women who is making this decision today as you listen to this podcast. There is no mention of "what's best" for the baby in the womb? None? Its as if there is no exisitence of a life, no advocate for this precious life. 61,000,000 babies returned to heaven since Roe v. Wade. How will history look back and judge us?    Website Planned Parenthood  Is abortion the right option for me? Abortion is very common, and people have abortions for many different reasons.  Only you know what’s best for you, but good information and support can really help you make the decision that is best for your own health and well-being.  No one should pressure you into making any decision about your pregnancy, no matter what. At the end of the day, only you know what’s right for you. (Planned parenthood)  Why do people decide to have an abortion? If you’re thinking about having an abortion, you’re so not alone. Millions of people face unplanned pregnancies every year, and about 4 out of 10 of them decide to get an abortion. Some people with planned pregnancies also get abortions because of health or safety reasons. Overall, 1 in 4 women in the U.S. will have an abortion by the time they’re 45 years old. Sometimes, the decision is simple. Other times, it’s complicated. But either way, the decision to have an abortion is personal, and you’re the only one who can make it. Everyone has their own unique and valid reasons for having an abortion. Some of the many different reasons people decide to end a pregnancy include: They want to be the best parent possible to the kids they already have. They’re not ready to be a parent yet. It’s not a good time in their life to have a baby. They want to finish school, focus on work, or achieve other goals before having a baby. They’re not in a relationship with someone they want to have a baby with. They’re in an abusive relationship or were sexually assaulted. The pregnancy is dangerous or bad for their health. The fetus won’t survive the pregnancy or will suffer after birth. They just don’t want to be a parent. Deciding to have an abortion doesn’t mean you don’t want or love children. In fact, 6 out of 10 people who get abortions already have kids — and many of them decide to end their pregnancies so they can focus on the children they already have. And people who aren’t already parents when they get an abortion often go on to have a baby later, when they feel they are in a better position to be a good parent. The bottom line is, deciding if and when to have a baby is very personal, and only you know what’s best for you and your family.       Abortion There are two ways of ending a pregnancy: in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill. Both are safe and very common. If you’re pregnant and thinking about abortion, you may have lots of questions. We’re here to help.   What are the types of in-clinic abortions? In-clinic abortion works by using suction to take a pregnancy out of your uterus. There are a couple of kinds of in-clinic abortion procedures. Your doctor  or nurse will know which type is right for you, depending on how far you are into your pregnancy. Suction abortion (also called vacuum aspiration) is the most common type of in-clinic abortion. It uses gentle suction to empty your uterus. It’s usually used until about 14-16 weeks after your last period. Which kind of abortion you choose all depends on your personal preference and situation. Some people choose in-clinic abortion because they want to to have their procedure done at a health center, with nurses, doctors, and trained support staff there the whole time. (With the abortion pill, you have the abortion at home.) In-clinic abortions are also much faster than the abortion pill: most in-clinic abortions only take about 5-10 minutes, while a medication abortion may take up to 24 hours to complete. How late you can get an abortion depends on the laws in your state and what doctor, abortion clinic, or Planned Parenthood health center you go to. It may be harder to find a health care provider who will do an abortion after the 12th week of pregnancy, so it’s best to try to have your abortion as soon as possible.   What is the abortion pill? Medication abortion — also called the abortion pill — is a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy.   How effective is the abortion pill? The abortion pill is very effective. The effectiveness depends on how far along you are in your pregnancy when you take the medicine. For people who are 8 weeks pregnant or less, it works about 94-98 out of 100 times. For people who are 8-9 weeks pregnant, it works about 94-96 out of 100 times. For people who are 9-10 weeks pregnant, it works about 91-93 out of 100 times. The abortion pill usually works, but if it doesn’t, you can take more medicine or have an in-clinic abortion to complete the abortion.   Why do people choose the abortion pill? Which kind of abortion you choose all depends on your personal preference and situation. With medication abortion, some people like that you don’t need to have a procedure in a doctor’s office. You can have your medication abortion at home or in another comfortable place that you choose. You get to decide who you want to be with during your abortion, or you can go it alone. Because medication abortion is similar to a miscarriage, many people feel like it’s more “natural” and less invasive. Claims about treatments that reverse the effects of medication abortion are out there, and a handful of states require doctors and nurses to tell their patients about them before they can provide abortion care. But these claims haven’t been proven in reliable medical studies — nor have they been tested for safety, effectiveness, or the likelihood of side effects — so experts like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reject these untested supposed treatments. Studies on the abortion pill do show that if you take the first medicine but not the second, the abortion pill is less likely to work. So if you’ve begun the process of having an abortion using the abortion pill but are having second thoughts, contact the doctor or nurse you saw for the abortion right away to talk about your best next steps and what to expect.   Trimesters (Healthline.com) A normal, full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks, and can range from 37-42 weeks. It’s divided into three trimesters. Each trimester lasts between 12 and 14 weeks, or about three months.   The first trimester lasts from the first through the 13th week of pregnancy. Although you may not look pregnant during the first trimester, your body is going through enormous changes as it accommodates a growing baby. Listen to the heart beat 6 weeks 4 days The second trimester (weeks 13-27) is the most comfortable period of time for the majority of pregnant women. Most of the early pregnancy symptoms will gradually disappear. You will likely feel a surge in energy levels during the daytime and be able to enjoy a more restful night's sleep. The second trimester is when most women can feel their baby move for the first time, usually by 20 weeks. The baby can even hear and recognize your voice during the second trimester. An anatomy ultrasound might be performed between weeks 18 and 22. At this scan, parts of the baby’s body will be measured and assessed to make sure that they are functioning. These body parts include the: heart lungs kidney brain Around 18 weeks of pregnancy, your little one hears their very first sounds. By 24 weeks, those little ears are rapidly developing. Your baby's sensitivity to sound will improve even more as the weeks pass. The limited sounds your baby hears around this point in your pregnancy are noises you may not even notice. The third trimester lasts from the 28th week through to the birth of your baby.  Science of Fetal Pain - Can The Fetus Feel Pain?  (lozierinstitute.com) Fetal reactions provide evidence of pain response. The unborn baby reacts to noxious stimuli with avoidance reactions and stress responses. As early as 8 weeks the baby exhibits reflex movement during invasive procedures.There is extensive evidence of a hormonal stress response by unborn babies as early as 18 weeks Fetal surgeons recognize unborn babies as patients. A leading children’s hospital performed nearly 1,600 fetal surgeries between 1995 and June 2017. Perinatal medicine now treats unborn babies as young as 18 weeks for dozens of conditions. Pain medication for unborn patients is routinely administered as standard medical practice.  The Wesleyan Church (11) Abortion. The Wesleyan Church seeks to recognize and preserve the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and, thus, is opposed to the use of induced abortion. However, it recognizes that there may be rare pregnancies where there are grave medical conditions threatening the life of the mother, which could raise a serious question about taking the life of the unborn child. In such a case, a decision should be made only after very prayerful consideration following medical and spiritual counseling. The Wesleyan Church encourages its members to become informed about the abortion issue and to become actively involved locally and nationally in the preparation and passage of appropriate legislation guaranteeing protection of life under law to unborn children. What Can You Do? “I Mode” Women’s Health and Wellness Clinic of Walton  PRCWC provides compassionate care, practical help and evidence-based education to women who believe they’re pregnant and who may be considering abortion. We offer help without judgment and a path to Christ, both in word and deed.    SERVING FROM YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTEDNESS…       First Corinthians 12, 13, 14 – Love being the greatest of these!!!   Prayer team -gift of intercession, faith, encouragement Medical professionals-licensed practical and registered nurses, N.P., P.A.-gift of mercy Patient Advocates (Female)-gift of wisdom, faith, mercy, teaching Fatherhood Mentors (Male)-gift of wisdom, faith, mercy, teaching Telephone Consultant-gift of wisdom, faith, mercy, administration Hope Closet Coordinator-gift of administration, mercy Earn-While-You-Learn Program Facilitators – gift of faith, teaching, exhortation Abstinence/STD/Fetal Development Educators for Students-gift of teaching, exhortation Abortion Recovery/Healing Facilitators-gift of mercy, faith, encouragement/exhortation   Administrative Services Clerical Assistance to Managers Bulk Mailing Church Liaison Fundraiser/Public relations/ Event Committee Speakers Team PRCWC Commitment To Care Link: http://prcwalton.com/about-pregnancy-resource-center-of-walton-county/commitment-to-care/   email me: realpurpose.pastorboblenz@gmail.com   References The Discipline 2016: The Wesleyan Church . Wesleyan Publishing House. Kindle Edition.  https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/ http://prcwalton.com/contact-pregnancy-resource-center-of-walton-county/  

“Saved By Grace” "The Maximum you give, will always determine the Minimum you get back." The Wesleyan Church The Sufficiency and Full Authority of the Holy Scriptures for Salvation John 3:16 (ESV) 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. The Wesleyan Church  - 218. We believe that the books of the Old and New Testaments constitute the Holy Scriptures. They are the inspired and infallibly written Word of God, fully inerrant in their original manuscripts and superior to all human authority, and have been transmitted to the present without corruption of any essential doctrine.  We believe that they contain all things necessary to salvation; so that whatever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man or woman that it should be believed as an article of faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.  Both in the Old and New Testaments life is offered ultimately through Christ, who is the only Mediator between God and humanity. The New Testament teaches Christians how to fulfill the moral principles of the Old Testament, calling for loving obedience to God made possible by the indwelling presence of His Holy Spirit. Personal Choice 224. We believe that humanity’s creation in the image of God included ability to choose between right and wrong. Thus individuals were made morally responsible for their choices. But since the fall of Adam, people are unable in their own strength to do the right.  This is due to original sin, which is not simply the following of Adam’s example, but rather the corruption of the nature of each mortal, and is reproduced naturally in Adam’s descendants. Because of it, humans are very far gone from original righteousness, and by nature are continually inclined to evil.  They cannot of themselves even call upon God or exercise faith for salvation. But through Jesus Christ the prevenient grace of God makes possible what humans in self effort cannot do. It is bestowed freely upon all, enabling all who will to turn and be saved. Church. The Discipline 2016: The Wesleyan Church . Wesleyan Publishing House. Kindle Edition.  Good Works 232. We believe that although good works cannot save us from our sins or from God’s judgment, they are the fruit of faith and follow after regeneration. Therefore they are pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, and by them a living faith may be as evidently known as a tree is discerned by its fruit. 15. Sanctification: Initial, Progressive, Entire 236.  We believe that sanctification is that work of the Holy Spirit by which the child of God is separated from sin unto God and is enabled to love God with all the heart and to walk in all His holy commandments blameless. Sanctification is initiated at the moment of justification and regeneration.  From that moment there is a gradual or progressive sanctification as the believer walks with God and daily grows in grace and in a more perfect obedience to God. This prepares for the crisis of entire sanctification which is wrought instantaneously when believers present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, through faith in Jesus Christ, being effected by the baptism with the Holy Spirit who cleanses the heart from all inbred sin.  The crisis of entire sanctification perfects the believer in love and empowers that person for effective service. It is followed by lifelong growth in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The life of holiness continues through faith in the sanctifying blood of Christ and evidences itself by loving obedience to God’s revealed will. Church. The Discipline 2016: The Wesleyan Church . Wesleyan Publishing House. Kindle Edition.  John 3:16 (ESV) 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. John 10:9 (CEB) 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture. Acts 4:12 (ESV) 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Old Testament Isaiah 45:22 (ESV) “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth!  For I am God, and there is no other. [Christ] died for all” (2 Cor. 5:14); “Who gave himself a ransom for all” (1 Tim. 2:6); “That he by the grace of God should taste death for every man” (Heb. 2:9); and, “He is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2; cf. also John 1:29; 2 Cor. 5:18; and Gal. 4:4).  Closely related are those verses which describe the Atonement in such terms as could only mean the inclusion of all persons within its scope: “God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17); “I came not to judge the world, Those references which represent God’s will as including the salvation of all men. It is inconceivable that God should love and desire the sal vation of all and not make such possible through the Atonement. Jesus is spoken of as “The Savior of the world” (John 4:42) and “of all men, specially of those that believe” (1 Tim. 4:10). Jesus himself said, “The bread that I will give is my flesh, … for the life of the world” (John 6:51).  Paul records, “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:3-4). Peter affirms, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Pet. 3:9).   Sinners Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you. Help me to live for you the rest of this life. In the name of Jesus, I pray.  Amen.   References Crossway Bibles. (2007). ESV: Study Bible : English standard version. Wheaton, IL: Author. Purkiser, W. T. (1960). Exploring our Christian faith. Kansas City: Beacon Hill. Wesleyan Church. (2016). The discipline of the Wesleyan Church. Marion, IN: Wesleyan Pub. House. I His love and grace, Pastor Bob realpurpose.pastorboblenz@gmail.com      

Today’s conversation is with Christin Taylor. Christin Taylor lives in Gettysburg, PA with her husband, Dwayne, and their kids, Noelle and Nathan. Her most recent book, Crew: Finding Community When Your Dreams Crash, was released from Wesleyan Publishing House this past fall. Her essays have appeared most recently in the New York Times. She earned […] The post #014: Christin Taylor, Author of Crew: Finding Community When Your Dreams Crash appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey shares a fulfilled dream of his guest and Boot Camp graduate, Allison K. Flexer. Allison Flexer is passionate about encouraging single women in their journey of faith and communicating the love of God to others. As a single woman, she fought her share of lies and learned to replace them with God's truth. Allison's first book, Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman: Dispelling 10 Common Myths (Beacon Hill Press), is designed to combat common lies that destroy the joy and confidence of single women. As each myth is dispelled with truth from God's word, readers are challenged to deepen their faith while accepting their value as beloved children of God. Allison was a contributing writer for Devotional Ventures (Regal Books, 2006), and a contributing writer for Fulfilled: The NIV Devotional Bible for the Single Woman (Zondervan, 2014). She has also published articles in the Wesleyan Publishing House periodical, VISTA: Journal for Holy Living, and on Crosswalk.com. At the age of thirty-eight, Allison was thrilled to experience answered prayers and long-held dreams coming true as she married the love of her life in November 2013. She and Michael grew up in the same hometown and lived a few houses apart on the same street. Michael and Allison now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey shares a fulfilled dream of his guest and Boot Camp graduate, Allison K. Flexer. Allison Flexer is passionate about encouraging single women in their journey of faith and communicating the love of God to others. As a single woman, she fought her share of lies and learned to replace them with God’s truth. Allison’s first book, Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman: Dispelling 10 Common Myths (Beacon Hill Press), is designed to combat common lies that destroy the joy and confidence of single women. As each myth is dispelled with truth from God’s word, readers are challenged to deepen their faith while accepting their value as beloved children of God. Allison was a contributing writer for Devotional Ventures (Regal Books, 2006), and a contributing writer for Fulfilled: The NIV Devotional Bible for the Single Woman (Zondervan, 2014). She has also published articles in the Wesleyan Publishing House periodical, VISTA: Journal for Holy Living, and on Crosswalk.com. At the age of thirty-eight, Allison was thrilled to experience answered prayers and long-held dreams coming true as she married the love of her life in November 2013. She and Michael grew up in the same hometown and lived a few houses apart on the same street. Michael and Allison now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey shares a fulfilled dream of his guest and Boot Camp graduate, Allison K. Flexer. Allison Flexer is passionate about encouraging single women in their journey of faith and communicating the love of God to others. As a single woman, she fought her share of lies and learned to replace them with God's truth. Allison's first book, Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman: Dispelling 10 Common Myths (Beacon Hill Press), is designed to combat common lies that destroy the joy and confidence of single women. As each myth is dispelled with truth from God's word, readers are challenged to deepen their faith while accepting their value as beloved children of God. Allison was a contributing writer for Devotional Ventures (Regal Books, 2006), and a contributing writer for Fulfilled: The NIV Devotional Bible for the Single Woman (Zondervan, 2014). She has also published articles in the Wesleyan Publishing House periodical, VISTA: Journal for Holy Living, and on Crosswalk.com. At the age of thirty-eight, Allison was thrilled to experience answered prayers and long-held dreams coming true as she married the love of her life in November 2013. She and Michael grew up in the same hometown and lived a few houses apart on the same street. Michael and Allison now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey shares a fulfilled dream of his guest and Boot Camp graduate, Allison K. Flexer. Allison Flexer is passionate about encouraging single women in their journey of faith and communicating the love of God to others. As a single woman, she fought her share of lies and learned to replace them with God’s truth. Allison’s first book, Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman: Dispelling 10 Common Myths (Beacon Hill Press), is designed to combat common lies that destroy the joy and confidence of single women. As each myth is dispelled with truth from God’s word, readers are challenged to deepen their faith while accepting their value as beloved children of God. Allison was a contributing writer for Devotional Ventures (Regal Books, 2006), and a contributing writer for Fulfilled: The NIV Devotional Bible for the Single Woman (Zondervan, 2014). She has also published articles in the Wesleyan Publishing House periodical, VISTA: Journal for Holy Living, and on Crosswalk.com. At the age of thirty-eight, Allison was thrilled to experience answered prayers and long-held dreams coming true as she married the love of her life in November 2013. She and Michael grew up in the same hometown and lived a few houses apart on the same street. Michael and Allison now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.