Embracing Abundant Life

What does it looks like to love our neighbors as ourselves. Loving diversity and being a good neighbor to those around us is made even more difficult when we do not take the time to know or understand. Can following Jesus’ mandate be as simple as treating others as you want to be treated?

Guest Pastor Othell Adkins founded Bible Way Baptist Church in 2002 and has served the community of Gulfport and Saucier, MS through ministry most of his life as a preacher’s kid then as a pastor himself. Pastor Adkins is married to the former Angelia Daniels and they are rearing three God fearing children Angel, Amari and Othell Jr.

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Growth is an integral part of being alive and an active part of the Body of Christ. We must own who we are now to fully function how God is blessing us. We continue to grow and build from where we are not from where we were or want to be. Growth is work, however, it also takes place during times of rest and enjoyment.

Guest Hayley Patterson Jones County, MS native, and lives there with her husband and two daughters. She has a bachelor’s degree in history, a law degree, and a master’s degree in political science. Although She has practiced law in downtown Laurel early in her career, she recently focused on working in the oil and gas industry.

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Community and Justice

Guest Garien Gatewood, Program director of Illinois Justice Project, breaks do the layer of the justice system, the influence of economy in justice, and how one can go about making a difference in their local government and justice system.

The justice system in this nation is complex with many layers and it takes asking question and getting involved to identify the best way to go about making effective and lasting change.

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God has placed many resource and responsibility in our lives to support the purpose and build vision and make an impact. We must walk in faith and diligence to manage our lives and visions well. Let’s pray for and nurture the character and people we will need to manage our blessing and vision properly.

Guest: Anicia Bonds Hill, Co-Pastor of Agape Church in Laurel, MS and Director of Laurel’s Farmers Market. For more information visit Theagape.church. For other inspirational and encouraging material and devotionals check out

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We are more than physical and spiritual beings. We have a mind (soul) that processes all that is going on around us. This part of us shapes and determines how we view and handle life. God wants us to see to the care and wellness of it just as we do our physical and spiritual health. As believers, we should be mindful of other peoples' mental load and handle them with understanding and consideration.

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As we put work toward our plans, in hope and with patience we wait for our harvest.

Romans 8:25 “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure. ASparkministries.com contact: [email protected]

As you live and learn to share the burden of your life with Christ don’t lose hope and expectancy in His promises and help. Plan your life with God’s purposes for you in mind. God is interested in our lives and has a lot to say if we are willing to listen. Acknowledge Him so He can help guide and prepare you for purpose.