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Pathways: Classes to Prepare for Assemblies of God Ministry
Have you ever felt that quiet nudge in your heart: the one that whispers, "Maybe there's more you're meant to do"? Maybe you've been leading a small group, volunteering at church, or simply finding yourself drawn to deeper conversations about faith. If you're reading this, chances are you're curious about what it takes to step into ministry within the Assemblies of God. Friend, you're in the right place. Let me walk you through something beautiful: the Pathways classes design

Dr. Layne McDonald
13 hours ago5 min read
![[HERO] Faith-Forward: Navigating the Gig Economy with God](https://cdn.marblism.com/PTCOU7WioF2.webp)
![[HERO] Faith-Forward: Navigating the Gig Economy with God](https://cdn.marblism.com/PTCOU7WioF2.webp)
Faith-Forward: Navigating the Gig Economy with God
If you're reading this between deliveries, during a break from your rideshare shift, or while waiting for your next freelance project to come through: this one's for you. The gig economy has reshaped how millions of people work. Whether you're driving for a delivery app, freelancing from your kitchen table, or juggling multiple side hustles to make ends meet, you know the unique challenges that come with this territory. The flexibility is real, but so is the uncertainty. The

Dr. Layne McDonald
6 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] From Pages to Pictures: Finding God in the Stories We Tell](https://cdn.marblism.com/9qeJpZ0fWBk.webp)
![[HERO] From Pages to Pictures: Finding God in the Stories We Tell](https://cdn.marblism.com/9qeJpZ0fWBk.webp)
From Pages to Pictures: Finding God in the Stories We Tell
Have you ever closed a book, wiped away a tear, and felt like God just whispered something directly to your heart? Or maybe you've watched a movie that moved you so deeply you couldn't stop thinking about it for days? Friend, you're not imagining things. God speaks through stories: and He always has. Welcome home to another Friend Friday here at Boundless Online Church! Today, Pastor Dr. Layne McDonald invites us to explore something beautiful: the sacred gift of storytelling

Dr. Layne McDonald
6 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] The Modern Parable: Storytelling for the Digital Age](https://cdn.marblism.com/wWBnVYCe3On.webp)
![[HERO] The Modern Parable: Storytelling for the Digital Age](https://cdn.marblism.com/wWBnVYCe3On.webp)
The Modern Parable: Storytelling for the Digital Age
Have you ever scrolled through your phone, watched a short video, and felt something stir deep in your heart? Maybe it was a story of kindness between strangers, a moment of unexpected grace, or a clip that made you pause and reflect on what really matters. If so, you've experienced something Jesus understood over two thousand years ago: stories change lives. Welcome home, friend. Today, we're diving into something beautiful: how the ancient art of parable-telling is more ali

Dr. Layne McDonald
6 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Nightly Gratitude: Resting in His Goodness](https://cdn.marblism.com/0_KPnvuB2EE.webp)
![[HERO] Nightly Gratitude: Resting in His Goodness](https://cdn.marblism.com/0_KPnvuB2EE.webp)
Nightly Gratitude: Resting in His Goodness
There's something sacred about the moments before you close your eyes each night. The world grows quiet, the demands of the day fade into silence, and you're left with just you and God. It's in these tender moments that gratitude can transform not only how you sleep but how you live. At Boundless Online Church, we believe that ending your day wrapped in thankfulness is one of the most powerful spiritual practices you can cultivate. Whether you're a busy parent finally getting

Dr. Layne McDonald
6 days ago5 min read


PRAYER WALL
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Dr. Layne McDonald
6 days ago1 min read
![[HERO] Table for Twelve: Bringing the Church to Your Kitchen](https://cdn.marblism.com/zG4_uEJGwAk.webp)
![[HERO] Table for Twelve: Bringing the Church to Your Kitchen](https://cdn.marblism.com/zG4_uEJGwAk.webp)
Table for Twelve: Bringing the Church to Your Kitchen
There's something sacred about gathering around a table. Think about it, some of the most meaningful conversations you've ever had probably happened while sharing a meal. Laughter spilling over coffee cups, tears wiped away between bites of homemade bread, prayers whispered before the first fork hits the plate. Your kitchen isn't just a place where food gets made. It's a place where faith can grow, community can flourish, and hearts can heal. Welcome to the concept of Table f

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Workday Worship: A Soundtrack for Your Soul](https://cdn.marblism.com/onluUJddqRR.webp)
![[HERO] Workday Worship: A Soundtrack for Your Soul](https://cdn.marblism.com/onluUJddqRR.webp)
Workday Worship: A Soundtrack for Your Soul
Have you ever felt like your faith stays at the church door when Monday morning rolls around? You're not alone. For so many of us, there's a disconnect between Sunday worship and the emails, deadlines, and meetings that fill our weekly grind. But here's the beautiful truth: God doesn't clock out when you clock in. Welcome home, friend. Whether you're reading this from a cubicle, a kitchen table turned home office, or during a break on the factory floor: this message is for yo

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Digital Hospitality: Making Our Online Home Feel Like Family](https://cdn.marblism.com/Rb3idTKhpDw.webp)
![[HERO] Digital Hospitality: Making Our Online Home Feel Like Family](https://cdn.marblism.com/Rb3idTKhpDw.webp)
Digital Hospitality: Making Our Online Home Feel Like Family
Have you ever walked into someone's home and immediately felt like you belonged there? Maybe it was the smell of fresh coffee, the comfortable couch they insisted you sit on, or the way they remembered your name from last time. That feeling: that warmth: is hospitality. And here's something beautiful: it doesn't require a physical address. At Boundless Online Church, we believe that digital spaces can feel just as warm, welcoming, and life-giving as any living room or church

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Boundless Borders: Connecting Through the Global Prayer Wall](https://cdn.marblism.com/k5MM4ScZxwY.webp)
![[HERO] Boundless Borders: Connecting Through the Global Prayer Wall](https://cdn.marblism.com/k5MM4ScZxwY.webp)
Boundless Borders: Connecting Through the Global Prayer Wall
Have you ever felt alone in your struggles? Maybe it's 2 AM, and sleep won't come. Your heart is heavy, but everyone you know is tucked away in dreamland. You need prayer: real, heartfelt prayer from someone who genuinely cares. But who do you call at that hour? Friend, this is exactly why the Global Prayer Wall exists. And at Boundless Online Church, we believe that prayer knows no borders, no time zones, and no barriers. You are never forgotten, never alone, and deeply love

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago4 min read
![[HERO] Faith & Fitness: Honoring God with Your Temple](https://cdn.marblism.com/zm5RxDyVVCO.webp)
![[HERO] Faith & Fitness: Honoring God with Your Temple](https://cdn.marblism.com/zm5RxDyVVCO.webp)
Faith & Fitness: Honoring God with Your Temple
Hey friend, welcome home. Whether you're reading this from your couch after a long week, scrolling during your morning coffee, or maybe even cooling down after a workout, we're so glad you're here. Today, let's have an honest, grace-filled conversation about something that touches all of us: taking care of our bodies while keeping our hearts anchored in faith. This isn't about guilt. This isn't about six-pack abs or fitting into a certain size. This is about stewardship, grat

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Finding Grace in the Shadows: Support for the Grieving Heart](https://cdn.marblism.com/YwBbSSS23sm.webp)
![[HERO] Finding Grace in the Shadows: Support for the Grieving Heart](https://cdn.marblism.com/YwBbSSS23sm.webp)
Finding Grace in the Shadows: Support for the Grieving Heart
There's a kind of quiet that settles over your heart when grief arrives. It's not the peaceful kind of quiet, it's the heavy silence that comes when life shifts in ways you never expected. Maybe you've lost someone you love deeply. Perhaps you're mourning a relationship, a dream, or a season of life that's come to an end. Whatever has brought you to this moment, please know this: you are never forgotten, never alone, and deeply loved by God. Here at Boundless Online Church, w

Dr. Layne McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
![[HERO] Faith in the Margins: God is With You Everywhere](https://cdn.marblism.com/CPs0rxiAj87.webp)
![[HERO] Faith in the Margins: God is With You Everywhere](https://cdn.marblism.com/CPs0rxiAj87.webp)
Faith in the Margins: God is With You Everywhere
Have you ever felt like you're living life in the margins? Maybe you're working the night shift while the rest of the world sleeps. Perhaps you're a stay-at-home parent who feels invisible some days. Or you might be going through a season where it seems like everyone else's life is the main story, and yours is just a footnote. Here's the beautiful truth we're exploring this Friend Friday: God doesn't just show up for the headline moments. He's right there with you in every ma

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Solo Parent](https://cdn.marblism.com/s3DW8nFGsrJ.webp)
![[HERO] Solo Parent](https://cdn.marblism.com/s3DW8nFGsrJ.webp)
Solo Parent's Saturday: Grace for the Journey
Saturday morning hits different when you're doing it solo. Maybe the kids are already awake before the sun, asking for pancakes while you're still trying to remember what day it is. Maybe you're staring down a long stretch of hours wondering how you'll fill them: and whether you'll have anything left in the tank by bedtime. If that's you today, take a breath. You're seen. You're not forgotten. And you are deeply, fiercely loved by God. Welcome home, friend. This one's for you

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Weekend Warm-Up: Preparing Your Heart for Sunday Worship](https://cdn.marblism.com/GGgDN3LS1jW.webp)
![[HERO] Weekend Warm-Up: Preparing Your Heart for Sunday Worship](https://cdn.marblism.com/GGgDN3LS1jW.webp)
Weekend Warm-Up: Preparing Your Heart for Sunday Worship
There's something special about Sunday morning, isn't there? Whether you're gathering in a local sanctuary, joining us online from your living room, or tuning in from halfway around the world, Sunday worship is a sacred appointment with the Creator of the universe. But here's the thing: how we prepare for that moment matters. You wouldn't show up to meet someone important without getting ready first. And friend, there's no one more important than God Himself. So let's talk ab

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Digital Disciples: Raising Faith-Filled Kids in a High-Tech World](https://cdn.marblism.com/iFHpIT2mz43.webp)
![[HERO] Digital Disciples: Raising Faith-Filled Kids in a High-Tech World](https://cdn.marblism.com/iFHpIT2mz43.webp)
Digital Disciples: Raising Faith-Filled Kids in a High-Tech World
If you've ever watched your child swipe through a tablet faster than you can unlock your own phone, you're not alone. Technology has woven itself into the fabric of everyday life, and for parents trying to raise faith-filled kids, it can feel like an uphill battle. But here's the good news: screens don't have to be the enemy. In fact, with intentional guidance and a heart rooted in Christ, you can turn technology into a powerful tool for discipleship. Welcome home, friend. Wh

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Pajama Prayer: Finding Rest in the Digital Presence](https://cdn.marblism.com/IbpxDhGeAdC.webp)
![[HERO] Pajama Prayer: Finding Rest in the Digital Presence](https://cdn.marblism.com/IbpxDhGeAdC.webp)
Pajama Prayer: Finding Rest in the Digital Presence
Have you ever felt too tired, too sick, or simply too worn out to "do church" the way you think you're supposed to? Maybe you've scrolled past an online service because you were still in your robe, hair undone, coffee in hand, thinking, I'm not presentable enough for this. Here's a gentle truth for your Friday: God has never once required a dress code. Welcome to the beautiful, liberating concept of Pajama Prayer : the radical idea that you can meet with God exactly as you ar

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Night Shift Nuggets: Faith When the World is Asleep](https://cdn.marblism.com/S3p_zyU5j-x.webp)
![[HERO] Night Shift Nuggets: Faith When the World is Asleep](https://cdn.marblism.com/S3p_zyU5j-x.webp)
Night Shift Nuggets: Faith When the World is Asleep
There's something uniquely sacred about the quiet hours between midnight and dawn. While most of the world is tucked away in peaceful slumber, millions of dedicated souls are wide awake: caring for patients, keeping communities safe, stocking shelves, driving trucks across moonlit highways, and keeping the essential gears of life turning. If you're reading this during a break at 3 AM or winding down after a long overnight shift, we want you to know something important: God se

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Walking in Wisdom](https://cdn.marblism.com/cBRpDIG4H_g.webp)
![[HERO] Walking in Wisdom](https://cdn.marblism.com/cBRpDIG4H_g.webp)
Walking in Wisdom
Have you ever stood at a crossroads in life, unsure which path to take? Maybe it was a job offer, a relationship decision, or even something as simple as how to handle a tricky conversation. We've all been there, staring at our options, hoping we don't mess it up. Here's the beautiful truth: You don't have to figure it out alone. Walking in wisdom isn't about having all the answers. It's about knowing where to find them. And friend, that's exactly what we're diving into today

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 275 min read
![[HERO] Language of Love: Breaking Barriers with One Click](https://cdn.marblism.com/Jew2qroEOMF.webp)
![[HERO] Language of Love: Breaking Barriers with One Click](https://cdn.marblism.com/Jew2qroEOMF.webp)
Language of Love: Breaking Barriers with One Click
Have you ever felt like something was standing between you and the connection you crave? Maybe it's distance. Maybe it's feeling like nobody truly understands you. Maybe you've been searching for a community that speaks your heart's language: a place where you're seen, known, and loved exactly as you are. Friend, you've just found it. Today, we're talking about the most powerful language in the universe: love . And here's the beautiful truth: love doesn't need a passport. It

Dr. Layne McDonald
Jan 265 min read
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