I was really struggling in my marriage … I had gone through a period where I was becoming really angry … There was something under the surface, and I wasn't really sure what it was …I really saw that my identity was in Christ, not in my relationship with my husband … It was about … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 6
by Tim Elmore, Founder of Growing Leaders (growingleaders.com/blog) Tim Elmore and Growing Leaders create resources focused on the development of leaders. We thought this was a great article about living in a culture of avoidance and how we perpetuate that or don't to the next generation. Give it a read!Duan Walker, Executive Director, Mid-Valley Fellowship My … Continue reading Five Tips for Raising Kids in a Culture of Avoidance
Merry Christmas! At this time of year, we celebrate Christ coming to earth as a baby (the incarnation). He left heaven to draw close to humanity - to rescue us from the power of sin and the enemy and reconcile us to God! In Tim's story this week, he shares about God drawing close to … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 5
Being myself is something I've never had the opportunity to be, not only in the Church but also elsewhere … I know people with sexual brokenness and sexual addiction still hide in their churches, and when they do come out they're practically asked to leave. I'm grateful that I've found a place where I can … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 4
This week one of our alumni and current volunteers shares a piece of his story. Ryan speaks about connections with God and others and how he grew in relationships at Mid-Valley Fellowship. Take 5 minutes to check out his story, and Join the Journey of sexual and relational wholeness by giving, praying, or volunteering! Thank you … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 3
#GivingTuesday is a Great Day to Give and Share!Help us kick-off our final giving season of the year by making your donation via Facebook on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd! You are a part of this journey, helping individuals that are seeking to submit their sexuality to God's design. Thank you! This year Facebook has announced … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 2
The world says that doing anything we crave is what freedom looks like. After some sobriety, I've realized that meeting my needs the way God intended is actually freedom. That other idea is bondage.MVF Participant In my time at MVF, I've learned that God is always with me, that He has always been with me, … Continue reading Join the Journey, Week 1
As a newcomer to the Mid-Valley Fellowship Staff, this is my first year getting to help prepare for the Benefit Dinner. It’s been an exciting and busy season as we work together to prepare for an event of such magnitude and importance! With the theme of this year being “journey,” we decided to film testimonies … Continue reading Praying & Anticipating
One our participants wrote this poem as an expression of his process walking away from pornography. He agreed to share it with others to give a window into the battle of those struggling. I like porn.I don’t want to like it though.I am fascinated by porn.But I don’t want to be. Why? I don’t want … Continue reading Porn or Life
It’s summer time. That means nice weather, blooming flowers and trees, allergies, outdoor recreation, and around MVF, a break in Support Programs. However, ministry at MVF doesn’t slow down. We are providing two weekly summer programs, presenting the Conquer Series at Adult and Teen Challenge, interviewing next year’s potential interns, walking our leaders through a … Continue reading Entrusted For His Glory
