Ammie Bouwman ~ Speaking Truth with Love

Life isn't always easy—sometimes it feels like we're surrounded by challenges, opposition, and distractions, like weeds choking out the good seed that we are planting. But Jesus reminds us in the Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13) that the wheat and the weeds grow together until the harvest and that no matter the attempts of the enemy, we need to stand firm until the end. Join me this week for a powerful message of encouragement and hope.

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We’re always charging our phones, checking our cords, and making sure we’re connected—but what about our connection to God? 🔌✨ Join me this week as we explore how to plug into the ultimate power source and stay strong in the Lord. You won’twant to miss it!

This Sunday, we’re diving into a powerful topic: “From Victim to Victor: Changing Our Mindset in Christ.” Discover how to break free from past hurts, embrace your identity in Christ, and walk in the victory God has already given you.

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This week’s conversation is called “Pressed for Purpose.” Just like olives are crushed to release oil, there are moments in our lives where the pressure feels overwhelming. But in God’s hands, the pressing isn’t to destroy us—it’s to release something greater within us. 

🛡️✨ This week we wrap up our 6-week journey through the book of Ephesians! From identity in Christ to walking in love, we’ve discovered how God’s truth shapes every part of our lives. Now, Paul closes his letter with a powerful call: Put on the full armor of God.

In a world full of battles—seen and unseen—we don’t stand in our own strength, but fully equipped with God’s. Join us as we unpack what it means to be clothed in His armor, ready to stand firm and live in victory.

Don’t miss this life-changing finale! 

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This week, we’re talking about The Gift of Time ⏳. God’s Word tells us that life is like a mist—here for a moment, then gone. Time moves quickly, and it’s easy to take it for granted. But every second we’re given is a gift, entrusted to us to use wisely and for His glory.

Join me as we explore how to value the moments we have, live with intention, and trust God’s perfect timing.

Last Sunday in Ephesians 4, we learned how to live worthy of the calling we’ve received—putting off the old self, speaking truth, showing kindness, forgiving as Christ forgave us, and building one another up in love. This week, we step into Ephesians 5 and see what it means to walk in love, light, and wisdom in a world that desperately needs the hope of Jesus. 

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This week on The Chair, we look at our work as worship and understand that worship isn’t limited to church on Sundays—it’s reflected in how we live, serve, and work every day. I hope you will join me.

Last week, we explored Ephesians 3, where Paul revealed the powerful mystery of the Gospel: that Jews and Gentiles are now united as one body through Christ. This Sunday, we turn to Chapter 4, where Paul urges us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. It's a powerful call to unity, maturity, and spiritual growth within the Body of Christ. 

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We're leaning into one of life's hardest battles: the struggle to forgive. Why is it so hard? What keeps us stuck? And how can God's grace help us move forward? Join us as we get honest about the pain, the process, and the hope that forgiveness brings.