In this episode of MARKED, Mary Margaret talks with Kelly Minter about the process of writing a Bible study, finding community among other women, and engaging in the Word of God. Kelly gives some insight into her new bible study All Things New and what God taught her as she dove into 2 Corinthians.{MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each week, Mary Margaret Collingsworth will interview someone who is marked with that hunger, longing, and desire, and encourage listeners to be marked, as well.About Kelly Minter:Kelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. So whether it's through a song, study, or spoken word, Kelly's desire is to authentically express Christ to the women of this generation. In a culture where so many are hurting and broken, she loves to share about the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth. Kelly writes extensively and speaks and leads worship at women's conferences, retreats, and events.About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret Collingsworth serves as an Event Project Coordinator at Lifeway Christian Resources and coordinates training events for women in leadership. She has a passion to see women engaged in ministry and living out their calling. Mary Margaret loves teaching God’s Word, Mexican food, calling Nashville home, and hosting Lifeway’s {MARKED} podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @marymargaretc.Links:Kelly MinterCultivate EventAbundanceAll Things NewChristian Standard BibleJustice and Mercy InternationalQuote Us: Our path to getting to where God wants us rarely looks like the way we think it's going to look. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook I'm so aware that there's nothing I can accomplish apart from the grace and the power of God. @kelly_minter #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook We really do need the Lord & we need personal time for ourselves not just so we can have a message to teach or a book to write. @kelly_minter Share on TwitterShare on Facebook I need to commune with the Lord - it's not enough for me to just have the information. @kelly_minter #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook The enemy wants our faith and our time, and it's our choice how we spend those things and what we do with them. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook Maybe it's time to reevaluate and say, "my goal is to be with the Lord & commune with him on a daily basis." @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook Community is absolutely essential. @kelly_minter #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook Don't let another day go by. Commit to getting in the Word with a plan and see what God does. @kelly_minter #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook

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