Happy New Year! We're so glad to be back and can't wait to see what God has in store for 2019. Our hope is that this episode will be an encouragement to you, wherever you are in your walk with God. We're looking back and looking forward, and we're sharing some ways you can be intentional with the time and gifts God has given you as you walk out the next year. {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 episode Mary Margaret West and Elizabeth Hyndman will talk about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us. About Mary Margaret: Mary Margaret West serves as the Girls Ministry Specialist for Lifeway, which basically means that teenage girls and the women who lead them are her favorite people on the planet. She served several churches as a Girls Minister, has a Master's degree from NOBTS, and is a former Event Coordinator. Mary Margaret has a passion to equip girls and women to dive deeply into God’s word and live out their calling. Mary Margaret is married to Jonathan and they love living in Franklin, TN. Connect with her on Twitter or Instagram.About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Hyndman reads, writes, and tweets. Officially, she's a Content Editor and a Social Media Strategist. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a "funny picture" pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.Links:God of Covenant - Jen WilkinOnline Bible Study - Job by Lisa HarperKnow His Word - Lifeway Women Reading PlanReader's Guide to the Bible Chronological Reading Plan - George Guthrie (workbook)Reading God's Story Chronological Reading Plan - George Guthrie (reading plan only)Dear Mushka / Mary Margaret's Psalm 16:11 braceletQuote Us:I'm trying to set doable, measurable goals that allow for some grace, but not so much grace that I'm not doing them at all. I'm working on that. @edhyndman #MARKEDpodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookLook back, but also look forward at the same time. It's really easy to forget the faithfulness of God. @marymargaretc #MARKEDpodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookLet me look at the last year - what have I seen God do in my life and in the lives of others around me? To begin to ask those questions puts ourselves in a posture that's healthy. @marymargaretc #MARKEDpodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookBible study can be your personal time with God. We don't have to separate it all out. If you are in Scripture, that is time with God. You don't have to do all the things. Be in the Word. @edhyndman #MARKEDpodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

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