Jan

13

Reading Revelation – An Amazing Resource!

January 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

I just received a wonderful new resource. It’s Reading Revelation:  A Comparison of Four Interpretive Traditions of the Apocalypse from Kregel Academic. I wish I had had this book when our small group studied Revelation a few years ago! The author, eschatology expert C. Marvin Pate, has translated the entire book of Revelation from four different [...]

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Jan

12

1 Peter 1:1-12

January 12, 2012 | 3 Comments

  Welcome to our online Bible study in 1 Peter. This is an experiment for me, so let’s figure out what works. We’re using Sue Edwards’ study, 1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times as a conversation starter, but feel free to weigh in from you own study. What I’d like to do is have [...]

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Nov

9

Are You Stuck?

November 9, 2011 | 1 Comment

One of my areas of delight and specialization is working with people who are stuck in their personal or spiritual growth. People who know there’s more, but they can’t seem to grasp it. Or people who are so defeated they no longer even dream of more. Most of these people have been abused or seriously [...]

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Oct

6

Let’s Take Another Look at Halloween

October 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

Fall is in the air. In fact, this week in northern California actually feels like winter with rain, wind, and frigid temperatures. With autumn comes the second most popular holiday in the US – Halloween. What is your opinion about Halloween? And what is that opinion based on? I was pretty ambivalent until I started [...]

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Sep

23

Reflecting Him: Living for Jesus and Loving It

September 23, 2011 | 5 Comments

Do you see Jesus in your daily activities or do you save him for emergencies? God longs for you to spend your day with Him. Reflecting Him helps you pulls back the veil so you can see how a true relationship with the Lord changes your life. As Jesus becomes a part of everything you [...]

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Sep

16

Becoming a Stress-Free Believer

September 16, 2011 | 5 Comments

Do you have people in your life who seem to live under a cloud of stress and anxiety? I do, both in my family and among many in my ministry sphere. And have you noticed that stress and anxiety seem to multiply, growing before your very eyes? People aren’t just stressed about one thing. Before [...]

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Aug

26

Route 66: A Scenic Tour of the Bible

August 26, 2011 | 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a book or study guide that will help you or your small group members become more familiar with the whole of Scripture, Route 66 might be your answer. Route 66 helps you to discover how the 66 books of the Bible help us to know God and how to live for [...]

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Aug

15

Moving from Fear to Freedom: A Woman-to-Woman Conversation

August 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Has fear kept you awake at night?  Has it hindered you from saying yes to a new opportunity? Has it caused you to make impulsive choices you later regretted? If so, you’re not alone! Fear is a big deal for many women. If left unchecked, it can prevent us from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. [...]

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May

12

Ready for a Shallow Small Group?

May 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

My last post was on meaningful application. Too heavy for you? Here’s an option. (One I sincerely hope you won’t take).

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Apr

13

Lazarus Awakening: Finding Your Place in the Heart of God

April 13, 2011 | Comments Off

Joanna Weaver, author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, has just released a new book based on the life and new life of Lazarus. Playing off the familiar biblical account, she weaves an inspiring challenge to learn to move God’s love from our heads to our hearts. I know that God loves [...]

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