Watch this introduction to the Gaining Ground Ministries website with Steve and Samara Ashley.
Watch Samara and her dad, Dr. Charlie Martin, with Herman Bailey and Sharron Bailey on the Christian Television Network.
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Blended Family Interview on iWork4Him Radio
Jim and Martha Brangenberg are the hosts for the iWork4Him Radio Show. We so enjoyed being on their show and we look forward to doing it again. A super insightful…continue reading »

Celebrating The Christ this Christmas
The perfect gift, tinsel, jingle bells, chestnuts roasting by the fire, santa, rudolph, and mistle toe. These are all traditions and fun things that we enjoy during the celebration of…continue reading »

Blended Family Life – How to Make the Most Out of the Holidays
Don’t let the holiday stress ruin your family memories. Let’s take a look at some simple steps to help you through the holidays.
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Press On Soldiers of the Cross
Most of us don’t have a problem wanting to forget the past due to some horrific mistakes and decisions we have made in the past. There are things that I have…continue reading »

Blended Family Life – What To Do With Unrealistic Expectations
Blended family life can be tough. Let’s talk today about the difficulties that can occur when we go into marriage and merging families with a false sense of reality. Hang…continue reading »
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How to be godly in an ungodly culture; 10 disciplines of a godly man.
Living in a lust driven culture, we are being lured into a lifestyle that is contrary to God’s Word. My friend Dr. Rick Rigsby once said this, “We live in a…continue reading »

Let’s Go Fishing
Jesus is calling us as His followers to become Fisher’s of Men. Matthew 4:18-20 says, And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his…continue reading »

God is Faithful
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that God has a great plan for you when you feel like you are walking through the fire. Here is a bit of encouragement for…continue reading »
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Be Strong in the Lord
Blended family life can be tough. Remember that God doesn’t expect us to live this life alone and He definitely doesn’t want us to feel defeated. Our God is so mighty…continue reading »
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