Reading the Bible, Part II

Hi Sisters, If you have not read Reading the Bible Part I yet, I recommend starting there. In that post, I discussed reasons God has given us His Word. Here, I would like to walk you through how I help a woman start reading the Bible for herself. I will also ask the questions I … Continue reading Reading the Bible, Part II →

Reading the Word, Part 1

Can you relate to the following scenarios:1) You always knew you should be reading the Bible but weren't sure how to get started. You may have even asked someone, but couldn't find anyone to help you.2) You didn't know you should be reading the Bible but were "awakened" to the calling and then decided to … Continue reading Reading the Word, Part 1 →

Praise and Thanksgiving

Hi sisters, Do you ever feel tired of just begging God for things? Let me share what I mean by that. This last year has been filled with my requests: physical healing for chronic pain; fellowship; justice with a massive corporation; financial help; restoration for pieces of marriage; finding people who are hungry for God; … Continue reading Praise and Thanksgiving →

God’s Answer to Apostasy

Hi Sisters, I recently read the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel. This is a story that never ceases to gain my attention. Every time I read it, I feel awe and amazement at God's power. At the same time, I feel despair as I read what happens next to Elijah. To top it off, … Continue reading God’s Answer to Apostasy →

Hebrews and Conditions

Hi sisters, I finished the book of Hebrews the other day and I saw a theme in what I kept writing down in my journal: conditions. Here are some verses from the book of Hebrews for us to consider: "And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in … Continue reading Hebrews and Conditions →

In My Own Strength?

I think we can all admit that we some times use stereotypical Christian or church phrases that are not common in every day language in our culture. This isn't necessarily bad. These commonalities help us identify with one another and cultivates a sense of belonging. It also helps our brain process information more efficiently. One … Continue reading In My Own Strength? →

The Worth of Christ

(The following post was written by Lauren B.) “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ” - Philippians 3:8, ESV Have you ever … Continue reading The Worth of Christ →

Unwavering Focus

Hi sisters, One of the places I have been reading for my quiet time is John. What has struck me the most this time reading through it is Jesus' focus on doing as the Father told Him. He never wavered in His focus. Join me going through John with this thread: "My food is to … Continue reading Unwavering Focus →

How Can I Love My City?

Hi sisters, Do you have favorite Bible teachers? One of mine over the years has been Timothy Keller. For me, He was the first teacher who opened the Scriptures to show how the Jesus movement started out as a city movement. The first gatherings of Jesus followers were located in metropolis areas and then spread … Continue reading How Can I Love My City? →

Allegiance

(The following is written by Rachel. For other posts by Rachel, click here) Do you ever wonder why we struggle so much to declare allegiance to Jesus as our King? I think it is for two reasons: one, we are believing in and operating out of a false/incomplete gospel. The gospel that some Christians are … Continue reading Allegiance →