Christian Girl Bible Study

Posted on December 11, 2008 9:18:39 AM PST

Sunday in church we were talking about HOPE and so I was thinking about what gives me hope.  I thought of the verse God is the stronghold of my life.  You know so much in my life is changing. Everyday brings a different challenge some good some bad. And I am so sick of change. I don't like change. I like ruts. I like to be sure that I will have a job tomorrow. I like to be sure my kids are safe at school. I would like to be sure no one I love has an accident or gets hurt etc.  But there are no assurances in this world. The only assurance we have is that God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. In this world of constant change, isn't it good to know that one thing will never change.  The Lord is the stronghold of our life today, he was the stronghold of our life yesterday, and he will continue to be the stronghold of our life tomorrow.  That is my hope.

As we approach Christmas, what gives you hope? 

Posted on December 8, 2008 11:48:00 AM PST

Hi Laurie, My church will be having the Beth Moore bible study, "Esther" in the SpringI cannot wait!! I own a bunch of her tapes and DVD's too!! I have the book, "Get out of that pit" on videotape!! I adore Beth Moore!! I have learned a great deal of bible stories thru her studies! Her passion for Jesus is amazing and his light illuminates thru her

Kristin

Posted on December 8, 2008 11:33:50 AM PST

Ohh, how funny! I make sure that I set my DVR to tape Wednesdays with Beth on the James & Betty Robison show on Daystar!! I love to watch that each week. She is such an inspiration to me and helps me so much with my walk in Christ. My church is actually going to be doing the Ester study starting  in January. I will let you know how it is. I'm sure it will be great since all of her studies so far have been! I get so excited to hear about others who are in the same studies or watch the same shows I do. lol. (doesn't take much to thrill me)

Have a great day!

Laurie

Posted on December 3, 2008 1:05:25 PM PST

hi blessedmama, i, too have participated in several beth moore bible studies!! my favorite was         "the patricarchs"!! i have heard that a new one is coming out called, "esther"!! i have asked my church if we could have that one!! i watch the james robison show every wednesday night because he has on beth moore!! "life today" with james robison can be found on channels like, daystar, the church channel, trinity broadcast network and others. so if you have these channels, i would encourage you to turn your channel on wednesdays with beth!! i just watched her this morning and the beauty of all of this, is you can see it several times throughout the day!! i have a womens bible study at church on wednesday nights and when i get home i turn on "lifetoday" with james robison and beth moore is on around 9:30pm ish!!so i just wanted to share that with you and all the other fans of beth moore!!   your sister in christ, kristin

Posted on November 26, 2008 12:45:24 PM PST

Please say a prayer for me... I have trouble with forgiving my in-laws. They are not Christians and I understand why they do some of what they do, but they have been hurtful (and still are) to me. I tell God everyday that I choose to forgive them, but I really need to know how to live with them in my life also. I know that if I don't forgive, God will not forgive me when I ask for forgiveness either. It sure is a good reason to start forgiving a little more. He sure has shown me grace for the mistakes (sins) that I make. I owe Him so much more yet He doesn't ask for anything more than for me to love Him and obey His commands. I am so Thankful that I have Jesus in my life. Thanks friends for all the encouragement and authenticity you all share. I truly appreciate that we are able to come together and share what is on our hearts. RIC

Posted on November 24, 2008 9:24:38 AM PST

Especially when you do something stupid, and it's the same stupid thing you do over and over and over again.  I get so sick of myself! RIC

Posted on November 20, 2008 2:00:17 PM PST

Newgirl ~ I strugggle with this too, don't feel alone. I think the hardest part for me is to forgive myself. I have a terrible time with this.  I hope all is well with you and I will be praying for you ladies. Keep us posted.

Posted on November 8, 2008 1:09:31 PM PST

Bonnie, you've had me thinking about forgiveness this week. I know that is an area I fall short in, and I pray that I will learn to let go of anger and bad feelings.  Jesus is so merciful and gracious.  He was able to forgive the people who crucified him, and I struggle to forgive someone who makes me mad.  I fall far short of the goal I have for myself and yet Jesus has mercy for me even then.  What an amazing God we have.

Posted on November 7, 2008 10:09:17 AM PST

Hi Ladies. I have a prayer request. I have been looking for work for 5 months now, and that in itself can be scary. Yes, I do trust God and this is in his timing. My husband and I have been living off his income. He works for the State of Texas(Texas Dept of Criminal Justice) and they pay their employees once a month. We live paycheck to paycheck. I, too have been applying with that very same agency(TDCJ) and a local university here in Huntsville-Sam Houston State. I pray every morning Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope"! Would you pray for me please. I ask God to open doors he wants opened and to close doors he wants closed. Thank you.     

In Christ, Kristin Watson

Posted on November 7, 2008 3:30:20 AM PST

I have a prayer request.  I am applying for a promotion at the company I am currently working at. It seems rather unlikely in the natural that I should get it, because it is at the level of the bosses over my boss. BUT I know that God's will prevails no matter what. BUT I am praying/believing for this to happen, because it will set me ahead SIGNIFICANTLY both professionally, and personally, because it will enable me to get back on my feet financially, move back out on my own, and try to get back together with the man that I still love, and never stopped loving. 

Well, I hope that all of you ladies and your respective families are all well. Take care and God bless.

Peace and Love,

Donna

Posted on October 27, 2008 5:09:07 PM PDT

Hello Ladies ~ This week I thought we would take a look at the word Forgiveness. What does it mean to you and what does it mean in the Word of God?I know I always taught my children to say this simple little prayer before they go to bed when they were younger. And in the prayer it say's " and forgive me of all my sins " But know that they are older I am trying to teach them that they need to be more personal with God. To talk with Him as if He were right there with them, because He is. And to teach them that about true repentance and what leads to true repentance. So ladies, what does this mean to you? Look at your life and see if there is someone you need to forgive, and ask God to help you. To show you a love for that person that you never had before. Even if it is your enemy. I had a hard time dealing with forgiveness till my mom bought me a book called " forgive and learn to love again " I can not remember the author but it really helped me forgive some people from my past and also and most important it helped me forgive myself. We need to see opurselfs as God see's us. He sent His only son to die for us, that is an amzing lind of love. One that I can't sometimes even begin to understand. But I see that that is how God wants us to love Him. With all of our being, from the very depth of us. I hope that this will get you ladies thinking and we might get some good conversation from it. I hope you all have a blessed week in the Lord. Look forward to hearing what you's all have to say.

Posted on October 25, 2008 1:53:40 PM PDT

Not at all! Have a great weekend!!!! Enjoy church on Sunday ladies. RIC

Posted on October 24, 2008 6:53:25 PM PDT

I hope I wasn't sounding snotty when I said I would repost a new topic on Monday if noone else did. I was not meaning too. Blessings, Bonnie RIC

Posted on October 24, 2008 3:22:16 PM PDT

go for it!!!

Posted on October 23, 2008 1:20:31 PM PDT

Also please if someone feels like posting a new topic. I would like to see this kept going. I will try to think of another. But if one of you would like to post feel free. If no one posts a new topic by Monday then I will. Bonnie RIC