First Shallowater: FIRST THINGS FIRST

Cameron O’Donnell

Join us this week as we visit with Cameron O’Donnell. Cameron shares about how God has taught him the importance of keeping our identity firmly rooted in Him and not in our own accomplishments or abilities. We look at our circumstances and wonder why something is happening to us, but God looks at our circumstances and uses them for His glory and our good.

Gavin Craig

Join us this week as we visit with Gavin Craig. Gavin shares important lessons learned from some challenging situations in life. He discusses the illusion of control and the power of submission to bring about the ability to help us overcome our idols. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Lillie Wells

This week, our guest, Lillie Wells, reminds us how God can use the tough times in our lives to help point us back to him. Like many of us, Lillie has had seasons of being on top of the world only to discover that we are all subject to trials. She shares lessons about making sure our identity is in Christ and surrounding ourselves with people who help hold us accountable and point us back to Christ. During her trials, Lillie learned the importance of seeking help and the value of having a Christian community. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Kindrea Longway

Join us for this week’s episode of First Things First as we talk to Kindrea Longway about the power of prayer and forgiveness! Kindrea reminds us that we don’t want to put God in a box, but want to seek His will and His way in our lives! She shares some opportunities to step out in faith through prayer and fasting to discover God in a whole new way!

Audra Caldwell

Join us this week as we visit with Audra Caldwell. Audra shares some great thoughts on a new perspective on submission and the importance of leaning in! She shares some great lessons on what it means to lean in when you feel like tuning out! You won’t want to miss this episode

Emily Davis

This week our special guest is Emily Davis. Emily plays many roles in our church and one of them is serving on our Capital Campaign Committee. Join us as Emily shares her faith story and also her hopes for our church as we continue to seek God’s will. Emily talks about discerning the voice of God and revival on the horizon. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Steve Nieman

Join us this week as we visit with Steve Nieman, coordinator of our Capital Campaign. Steve shares great hopes for heart change as we enter this process of building for our future. He will tell us more about upcoming events and activities designed to shape our future as individual followers of Christ, and the church as a whole! You won’t want to miss this special episode!

Shannon Craig

Join us on this episode of First Things First as we visit with Shannon Craig. Shannon shares great insight into the difference between having God in our lives and making God the SOURCE of our lives. Listen as she shares some of the great things God has taught her for how to draw close to Him even in the struggles of life. Shannon reminds us that God is always pursuing us!
 
Some of the songs Shannon has drawn peace from in her journey include:
 
Where Can I go by Ellie Holcomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb2mpkdhRHM&pp=ygUOV2hlcmUgY2FuIEkgZ28%3D
 
Psalm 119 by Ellie Holcomb:
https://youtu.be/hmFzKYa6EHU?feature=shared
Psalm 121 by Ellie Holcomb:
https://youtu.be/5KjpfRFylPo?feature=shared
Hold Me Fast by Shane and Shane
https://youtu.be/nkRiOMJNuTU?feature=shared
I’ve Witnessed it By Passion
https://youtu.be/UfiKYxMy3xM?feature=shared
A Favorite Book is “Fighting Words” by Ellie Holcomb.

Callie Lloyd

Join us on this week’s episode of First Things First as we visit with Callie Lloyd and she shares some of the ways God has helped her grow this year– even in seasons of darkness. You won’t want to miss the lessons she has learned! The hope she has found may be just what you were looking for! Callie has learned that God’s plans for her life are so much better than the ones she has for herself! Be sure and tune in!

Jaiden Scruggs

This week on First Thing First, we get to visit with Jaiden Scruggs. Jaiden is a part of our youth group. Jaiden talks about the tools God gives us to overcome temptation, the power of peers, and the importance of accountability and mentorship!
If you need prayer, be sure and visit www.firstshallowater.org. You can share your prayer requests there and our staff will pray for you!