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Bringing Light to Darkness

Ashley Chesnut
I knew we needed to talk about it. ...
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Stop and Pray

Ashley Chesnut
I recently came back from a short-term trip working with our Central Asian Church-Planting Team, and while it was a challenging trip in many ways, one of my favorite stories from the week involved...
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Wordless Wednesday: Coffee & Connection

Ashley Chesnut
Today's pictures are from the recent Coffee & Connection opportunities we hosted to help women meet various small group leaders and connect to a small group. zp8497586rq
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Mentoring Monday: Shepherding People in Crisis - Part 2

Ashley Chesnut
For Part 1 in this series, click here to read. ...
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Mentoring Monday: Shepherding People in Crisis - Part 1

Ashley Chesnut
"I am angry with God because of a broken relationship that He allowed to happen; can I be a Christian and be angry with God?" "How do I know who to specifically invest in?"...
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Baptism Q&A

Ashley Chesnut
This past Sunday, Pastor David mentioned that the Elders had spent several months determining our church's stance in response to issues relating to baptism because of common questions asked by folks...
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Testimony Tuesday: Hannah's Heart

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post is written by Nancy Benson, a member of the Branches Small Group at Brook Hills and the leader of Hannah's Heart Prayer Shawl Ministry. This ministry meets every Thursday in the lobby of...
Women

Testimony Tuesday: Suffering

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Rachel Newman, a Brook Hills member who is finishing her last semester in UAB's Master of Education program.Suffering. We all suffer in a variety of ways every day. All of...
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Mentoring Monday: Discipleship Resources for the New Year

Ashley Chesnut
As you begin the new year, included below are excellent resources to equip you as disciple and as you learn more about how to share your faith with others and equip others to do the same. Follow Me: A...
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Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Serving Opportunity

Ashley Chesnut
Martha Martin and Ashley Newell lead a ladies' small group, and these women and their children recently gathered to pack gift bags for kids in an orphanage in Central Asia.
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The Character of God & the Newtown Tragedy

Ashley Chesnut
In light of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, this past Friday, Pastor David wrote a blog post on "The Gospel and Newtown." To read his post, visit this site.
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Loving Your Life Like Esther

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Lori Hereford who leads a young single girls small group through Brook Hills.Remember the story of the orphan girl, Esther? She was raised by her cousin Mordecai. They...
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Mentoring Monday: Discipleship During the Holidays

Ashley Chesnut
In the 2-3 weeks after Thanksgiving, I scurry to meet one-on-one with all of my small group girls one last time before they leave for the break. Since I have college girls and won't see them for six...
Women

Wordless Wednesday: Coffee & Conversation

Ashley Chesnut
This past Thursday, women from all ages of small groups gathered for Coffee & Conversation where we rewound and discussed application and takeaways gleaned from the recent Revelation sermon...
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Testimony Tuesdays: God is in Control

Ashley Chesnut
Today’s post was written by Whitney Nall. Whitney and her husband Brandon have a four month old son and write a blog called “A Marriage Moment.” They moved to Birmingham from Nashville last...
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...But Do We Remember Jesus?

Ashley Chesnut
I purchased my first Christmas tree (thank you, Black Friday) and decorated my apartment for Christmas this weekend after participating in a marathon 15-hour Black Friday with my family, being among...
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Wordless Wednesday

Ashley Chesnut
The week before Thanksgiving, seven ladies' small groups from Brook Hills joined together to provide a Thanksgiving lunch for seniors living in Marks Village and in East Lake House and to build...
Women

Studying Scripture Q&A

Ashley Chesnut
In the book review of A Year of Biblical Womanhood, I comment on a great overarching question in the book: is there a cookie cutter way according to Scripture that women should live in all eras? To...
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Mentoring Monday: Sharing the Gospel in South Asia

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Grace Stokes. Grace is a a 26 year-old adopted child of the one true God, a small group leader, a CPA, a daughter, and a sister.“Let the peoples praise you, Oh God; let...
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Book Review: A Year of Biblical Womanhood

Ashley Chesnut
If you're like me, you enjoy nestling under some covers with a mug of hot tea (or coffee) and settling in to read a good book during the holidays. Since "biblical womanhood" is in the title, you might...
Women

Testimony Tuesday: Praying for Patience

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Nicole Varden. Nicole is married to Cory, who currently serves as Elder at TCABH. She is a stay-at-home mom of 2 girls, Mackenzie (3) and Chandler who will be 1 in...
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Mentoring Monday: Multiply Gathering with Francis Chan & David Platt

Ashley Chesnut
If you were unable to attend or watch the simulcast of the Multiply Gathering this past weekend, visit this site to watch the webcast and to download the Multiply material.Friday & Saturday night,...
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God's Faithfulness in North Africa

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Louanne Green. Louanne is a daughter, sister, girlfriend, friend, small group leader, short-term mission trip leader, boss, and employee. She is totally unworthy of the...
Women

Church Planting Life in East Lake

Ashley Chesnut
Today's post was written by Kylie DeLoach. Kylie is wife to Ben and a homeschooling mother of 4 (Carter, 9; Caden, 8; Isabel, 5; Cannon, 16 months).Our family has been living in East Lake for two...
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