Outside the Zone of Appeal: Moses Read Exodus 3: 1-22 1. Who appeared to Moses out of the burning bush? 2. Did Moses recognize the call of the Lord? 3. What task did God call Moses to do? 4. What was Moses's overall feeling about this task? 5. How do I respond when the task God has called me to do has no "appeal" to me? 6. Why do we think God can only use our "appealing" characteristics and … [Read more...] about Looking Forward to Lesson 3…
Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 3
Outside the Zone of Appearance: DavidI Samuel 16:1-13If you are just now catching up with us, we've been discussing that having our hearts perfect toward the Lord is the way we step outside the comfort zone of appearance. Whether it is our own appearance or the appearance of others, God wants us to see people as He sees them. Verse seven of the above-named reference tells us: Man looks on … [Read more...] about Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 3
Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 2
Outside the Zone of Appearance: DavidI Samuel 16:1-13In the first part of this lesson, we looked at verse 7 of I Samuel 16 in the context of how God wants us to step outside the comfort zone of appearance."...Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart."A great visual was offered to assist in understanding the lesson and now to continue our study, the next four points … [Read more...] about Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 2
That which we call a rose…
“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;”- ShakespeareMy Tristina Rose, age 6, is one of a kind.Yesterday, Matt, my husband, was working outside and trimmed the rose bush at the side of our house. While he was working, my sweet girl was following him around, chatting and playing.From nowhere, as she watched her daddy, she said, "When I get to … [Read more...] about That which we call a rose…
Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 1
Outside the Comfort Zone of Appearance: DavidI Samuel 16:1-13Last night our ladies' Bible study discussed the first issue outside of our comfort zone: appearance. David was the character of focus and to begin the evening, I asked the question: When men and women of the Bible allowed themselves to go outside of their comfort zones, then the Lord received the most glory. Why?Because of the … [Read more...] about Lesson 2 Outside the Zone Part 1
Favorite Summertime Memory for Women of Faith
Got a summer birthday? I mean, birthdays are great and all, but I love, LOVE that my birthday is in the summer. I have so many great summertime memories but the one that came to the forefront is from the summer of 1978, when I turned six years old. I don't remember unwrapping the present... can't remember the cake or if we even had one. But I remember what the gift was: a camera that served as … [Read more...] about Favorite Summertime Memory for Women of Faith
Here I Am to Worship…
Last week we had Vacation Bible School at our church, just as many did across the nation. My own children throw themselves into every lesson, craft, memory verse, and game. They have their favorites; my 4 yr. old son even slept with his craft one night. And every year for the past eight years I've participated in Northwest Bible Church's VBS, at some point during the week, I walk in the worship … [Read more...] about Here I Am to Worship…
Why, Mommy, Why?
The past few days has brought a few boisterous storms through the Columbus area. In a not-so-brave voice, my sweet 6 yr. old has asked me numerous times, "Why did God make thunder and lightning, Mommy?"Hmmm. Well, my answer the first time was to distract her so that she wouldn't be afraid. My answer the second time was that thunder is only the noise of clouds moving. On the third time, I … [Read more...] about Why, Mommy, Why?