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Cheat the Church

Cheat the Church

I was plagued with the guilt of decision making. Should I stay or should I go? My women’s bible study was having a social last night, a cookie swap for a time to get to know each other. I really wanted to go because I’m new to the group and wanted to hang out with … Continue reading

The Number 1 Marriage Killer

The Number 1 Marriage Killer

You’ve been to this wedding. Two of your friends are totally in love. Life for them is a dream. No two people could be more compatible. He finishes her sentences. She sends him to work with lunches tucked with love notes for him to find. A year later, you ask how her marriage is doing. … Continue reading

Bad Apologies

Bad Apologies

Truth: Chris and I fight. And, gulp, sometimes we have to apologize to one another. Check out this post from John Piper, “A Possible Marriage Saver in Nine Steps.”  It outlines what can happen when we blow our apology to our spouse. Great news: God gives us grace and changes us for the better.   Learning … Continue reading

The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 5

Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua.  Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process.  Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 5:  WHO IS JOSHUA? Today we continue to look at the man Joshua and see how God used Moses to prepare him to be … Continue reading

The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 4

Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua.  Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process.  Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 4:  Grumbling Israelites Yesterday, we saw the sons of Israel grumble against Moses and Aaron. Then, they wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb for … Continue reading

The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 3

Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua.  Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process.  Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 3:  Facing the Giants 1)     How did the congregation (or the sons of Israel) respond to the spies’ report in the following verses? a) … Continue reading

The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 2

Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua.  Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process.  Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 2:  Background on Joshua Today we look at how the people of Israel responded to the news of what beheld them in the Promise … Continue reading