by Lauren Powell | Sep 11, 2015 | BeLoved, BeLoved Stories
For a long time, I felt like my efforts were not enough. I would swallow my pride and ask Jesus if they were and He would graciously confirm that they indeed were beautiful offerings and quite enough. I could not see it though so I strived some more to do more, be...
by Ankura Ministries | Jul 16, 2015 | BeLoved, BeLoved Stories
Every year, I seek the Lord for a word for that year or season of life that I’m in. This one year in particular, I felt God impressed on my heart to face my fears. I had been reading blogs and listening to sermons that continued to speak to the theme of being...
by Ankura Ministries | Jun 30, 2015 | BeLoved, BeLoved Stories
My sweet friend sent this request for my Beloved Story as I was in the midst of the biggest storm I have ever faced. At first I told her, NO! I thought had nothing to give. “I don’t feel Beloved right now,” I thought to myself. I felt like the house was crashing...
by Lauren Powell | Jun 5, 2015 | BeLoved
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done...
by Ankura Ministries | May 31, 2015 | BeLoved, BeLoved Stories
On January 11, 2015, Jesus became real to me. My whole life I’ve struggled with doubting my salvation. Ive said the prayer and gotten baptized 3 times. A few months after that, I would still feel like something was missing… no, something wasn’t...