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Everyday Evangelism (3/5): But Why Is It So HARD?

April 15, 2016Annie

In last week's blog post, I told a story that clarified the gospel.  Now whenever I use the term gospel, you know what I mean.  The gospel is not doing good deeds (although these are nice...), but rather the age-old message of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.    Today I want to discuss: Why is it so hard to share this gospel?  When I lived in Iceland, I got to observe dying Christianity at its finest. When discussing this phenomenon with an Icelandic Christian, she summed it Read More

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Everyday Evangelism (2/5): “But, what IS the gospel?”

April 11, 2016Annie

If "evangelism" means sharing the gospel, what then IS the gospel?  Fortunately for me, I live with a scholar who set me straight on this issue. Many years ago, our family visited a church while we were travelling. A representative from a humanitarian organization was speaking that day and we listened to his stories about Africa and  poverty. His message pinnacled around one particular story. I can't remember every detail, but it involved this man befriending a little African boy and Read More

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Everyday Evangelism (1/5): A Taboo Conversation?

April 2, 2016Annie

I just googled synonyms for evangelism because I know some people hate the word.  Sermonizing, propoganda, brainwashing...yikes...I guess I'll stick to evangelism.  I know this topic isn't the most comfortable, but here we go.... Recently, I came across a post that resonated with me so deeply that I put it by my sink and so I could pray it every morning.   In his open letter to his (and my) denomination, the author began by confronting himself to love Jesus more deeply and tell others Read More

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Guest Post: “A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self” by Clint Clifton

February 26, 2016Annie

I asked my good friend, Clint Clifton, to share his thoughts on the blog today.  He is busy planting churches all around DC, military bases, and his community.  I was curious what he would say if he could talk to his 20-year-old self, so I asked him to write this blog post. My family has been doing ministry with the Garmans for more than a decade. We’ve been through the best of times and the worst of times both corporately and personally. Our friendship and partnership in the Gospel has been an Read More

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I Am a Heart Mom

February 3, 2016Annie

I wrote this poem a few years ago and thought I'd repost it for American Heart Month.  I was brought to tears today thinking about how well our heart baby is doing.  I'm just so thankful for all that God has taught us.  To read the whole story of my journey as a heart mom, check out my new book HERE. I am a heart mom. I have felt, at a twenty-week ultrasound, floorboards cracking and giving way under my jumping, celebrating feet as the words Congratulations, it's a girl were chased away all Read More

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Dear Church Planter: Four Things Your Wife Wants You To Know

January 30, 2016Annie

Last weekend, my husband and I had the opportunity to talk to a room of church planters and their wives. I was able to read the following letter to the men in the room who were starting a church from scratch. If some of this resonates with any of you wives out there, I pray you would find the right time and place to communicate with your husband in a spirit of graciousness. Dear Church Planter, If you’d be willing to listen, please allow me to share with you Four Things Your Wife Wants You to Read More

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My First Interview

January 27, 2016Annie

Writing this book has been quite the journey and my husband has been by my side every step of the way.  This weekend he interviewed me about why I wrote the book, what I hope people gain from reading it, and what I've learned in the process.  Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrWxz-mefu4 Read More

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When a Girl from Michigan Moves to Africa

January 22, 2016Annie

I've come to the conclusion that I don't blog enough to be a blogger.  Thankfully, I know a lot of wise, talented writers who have agreed to guest blog for me.   Our first guest blogger of 2016 is Trisha Dickinson.  Trisha and I met in college because our boyfriends (Colby and Josh) were childhood friends.   When Trisha and her husband moved to Senegal as missionaries, I began to follow their blog.  Reading about their lives consistently challenges me to follow Christ with more abandon.  Today I Read More

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Top 10 Lessons Learned in 2015

January 13, 2016Annie

I came across this blog title last year and made a note to copy it.   It's one of my traditions at the end of a year to read my journal from that year.  It's always an insightful activity...to remember what I struggled with...to reflect on what God has taught me... After going through my journal from 2015, a few themes stood out.  Here are the Top 10 Lessons from 2015: 1. I am weak.   I haven't blogged a ton this past year.  Of course, it has something to do with having four kids and being Read More

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2015 Year in Review

December 31, 2015Annie

  2015 was a full year for the Garmans.  Looking back on it, our family has been able to do more and experience more than any year I can remember!  Our cup has truly overflowed... Haley (11 yrs. old) is enjoying being homeschooled this year and continues to improve her violin playing (and some beginner's piano).  She even finished off the year giving beginner's violin lessons to some younger girls in her homeschool community.  Haley has her sights set on someday traveling the world with Read More

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