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Abundant and Free Ministries
Nov 18, 20214 min read
THANKSGIVING – MORE THAN A SEASON
Thanksgiving. Now don’t turn me off. This little article is not about turkeys, Pilgrims and sweet potato pie--even though it is my...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Nov 9, 20214 min read
Thankful Heart
As any new season approaches, I love to change the décor in my home. The fall season for me is full of pumpkins and gourds, vibrant...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Oct 26, 20213 min read
An Abundant Harvest
When you are called by God, He teaches you and helps you to have maturity in what He has asked you to do. God called me around twenty...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Oct 3, 20213 min read
I AM WHO HE SAYS I AM!
Kristen Chenowith is a popular star on Broadway. She is petite, athletic, blonde and looks smashing in any outfit. I happened to watch...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Reflections on Being WHOLE
When my wife asked me if I would consider writing a blog reflecting on the “WHOLE” conference I was adamant that I would only do so if I...
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Meredith Ogburn
Sep 20, 20214 min read
Next Steps to WHOLEness
As a part of the A&F team, we have been preparing for the WHOLE conference since early in the year. This concept of WHOLEness in Christ...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 7, 20215 min read
WHOLE My Way vs. WHOLE God’s Way
When you look in the mirror do you see a broken or a WHOLE you? Do you feel unseen, unattractive, out of place and basically abnormal? Do...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 24, 20214 min read
TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE
It's blueberry season, and this year the kids ventured out to pick blueberries for the very first time. Fresh blueberries called for a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 5, 20214 min read
“WHOLE” – SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY
At the start of this year, we, as a ministry team began to look at what it means to be “WHOLE“. “WHOLE” as in what does it look like to...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jul 27, 20214 min read
Freedom in Christ
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV When thinking through what...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jul 20, 20214 min read
Does Freedom Frighten You?
July means summer is in full swing! Let Freedom Ring! We enjoy barbeques, pool parties, camping trips, vacations and, more than...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jul 6, 20213 min read
I AM FREE INDEED!
I love to decorate my home for each of the major seasons. As soon as I take down my spring and Easter décor, up goes the red, white and...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jun 22, 20213 min read
The Heart of our Father
I was 10 years old when I first noticed the affection my dad had for my mother. He often anticipated her needs, and in return, she seemed...
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Meredith Ogburn
Jun 8, 20214 min read
Father's Day
As a child and a young adult, I worshiped my father. He was my rock, my daddy and my idol. He taught me so much: how to love others, how...
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Meredith Ogburn
May 25, 20214 min read
Relationships: Why are Work Relationships Important?
There are many kinds of relationships in your everyday life. These relationships are formed from a wide variety of places: family,...
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Meredith Ogburn
May 11, 20216 min read
Relationship Sandwich
There are many days that I truly feel the effects of being in The-Sandwich-Generation: the stage of life when I am squeezed between my...
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Meredith Ogburn
Apr 26, 20214 min read
Forgiveness: Let Go
In the Bible the greek word “forgiveness” means literally to “let go.” What comes to mind when you think about forgiveness? Do you...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Apr 19, 20215 min read
Forgiveness Smiles
I was once a recipient of the toxic sayings: “What goes on in the house, stays in the house,” and an even better one, “What goes on in...
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Meredith Ogburn
Mar 29, 20214 min read
What do Easter and being WHOLE have in common?
Has 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic taken its toll on you? Are you fearful, angry, or worried about the state of our country? Do racial...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Mar 22, 20214 min read
Women: God’s Secret Weapon
As we learn in the book of Genesis, God created men and women in his image. He created men and women to be distinctly different; with...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Mar 9, 20214 min read
Women, God's Secret Weapon
I see plenty of women who are considered role models. They may look gorgeous on TV or make a ton of money or sing beautifully to a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Feb 23, 20215 min read
commUNITY
The air was crisp, but the sun was shining brightly, so I decided to go for a walk with my daughter along the Mississippi River. We were...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Unity In Christ
Have you ever met people you were drawn to because of the peacefulness in their nature, or their actions, or their smiles? Pastor and...
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Meredith Ogburn
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Preparing for a New Season in 2021
2020 ! Wow! I have heard a great deal of stress-filled comments about the year that was _______ (readers – you can fill in your own blank...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Preparing for a New Season
Abundant & Free Ministries first live virtual retreat “Get In the Game” went exactly how God intended. Each speaker delivered from their...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Dec 29, 20204 min read
Changing Seasons of Life – NOT a Fan
I love how we live in an area that has four distinct seasons. Each seasonal change offers something different and unique. Fall is...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Stand in Faith
When I read the Bible, I find I often hear a word of correction. It’s much like a professor redirecting a student. This is a really good...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Nov 8, 20203 min read
Getting in the Game
What does that look like? It can look like different things over different seasons. For me, in the past it has looked like attending a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Oct 26, 20203 min read
What does getting-in-the-game look like for me?
Ten years ago, I was at a point in my life where I was focused on climbing the corporate ladder. I was in the game! I had the Latina...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Oct 18, 20204 min read
Hope Over Hurt
In our adversities, good qualities and morals are often reduced. I grew up on the south-side of Cape Girardeau, MO and it seemed like a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Oct 4, 20204 min read
There's Gotta Be Something More
Several years ago, I found myself asking the question “Is this it? Is this what Christianity is all about?” Don’t get me wrong: I loved...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 27, 20203 min read
Deep Faith
When I read the Bible, I find that almost every time I get corrected. It’s much like a professor redirecting a student during a course...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Beyond Measure
Over the years, I have completed several Bible Studies on the life of Joseph whose story is found in Genesis chapter 30 through the end...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Genesis 38
Recently, I did a study with a friend on the women in the lineage of Jesus. Here is an overview of what happened: Tamar was meant to...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Sep 6, 20204 min read
The Fire
I’ve always loved an exciting children’s Bible story. Growing up, I always got into the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 30, 20203 min read
Open Your Eyes
Have you ever felt like you were surrounded, trapped, with no escape in sight? Whether from a major life disruption like an illness, job...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 23, 20203 min read
All or Nothing
Late last year I read a book that pointed me to a section in 2 Kings that I have skimmed over many times without giving much attention to...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Good Change From God
Have you ever felt like life is just super smooth sailing and all seems to go well for you? Or, do you regularly struggle with a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 9, 20203 min read
Growing Through Pain
God has been teaching me a lot these last two years. He’s been teaching me there is growth through pain. So many times in my Christian...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Aug 2, 20202 min read
Trusting in Transition
For some time, God has been teaching me about serving others. This journey began about six years ago when I was asked to step into a...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jul 26, 20203 min read
What Really Matters Most?
The world finds itself in a difficult, eye awakening time. The United States, along with multiple countries across the globe, are...
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Abundant and Free Ministries
Jul 19, 20203 min read
A Window Into My Heart
I want to laugh and move-on, but inside of me a window opens and a conviction leads me to a golden opportunity...
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Meredith Ogburn
Jun 26, 20202 min read
Overcoming!
Overcoming. When you see this word, what thoughts come to mind? What emotions do you feel? What does the word overcoming mean to you? By...
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