by Kathy | Nov 18, 2019 | Discipleship, Spiritual Leadership, women's ministry
The success of any Bible study or small group program depends heavily on the Bible study leader. Maybe you lead a group. Maybe you’re responsible for finding and training leaders. I’ve done it all – and sometimes all at the same time! Because a group leader...
by Kathy | Oct 28, 2019 | busyness, Discipleship, Quiet Time
Do you have a regular “quiet time,” a purposeful time spent alone with God to hear from Him and share your heart? Sometimes the busyness of life derails our good intentions. We may need to “unchoose” a few things so we can choose God. Some circumstances of life...
by Kathy | Oct 7, 2019 | Bible, Discipleship, God's Word for Today
Anyone who commits to read and study the Bible probably desires to correctly understand it. While numerous things may hinder that process, the most common hindrance to proper understanding is failing to consider biblical context. (Philippians 4:13 is a primary example...
by Kathy | Sep 9, 2019 | Church, Discipleship, Holiness, Spiritual Leadership
We’ve changed churches eight times in 34 years of marriage. No, we aren’t “church hoppers,” we’ve simply moved a lot with my husband’s job. We have visited dozens of churches over the years. With all that “church...
by Kathy | Sep 2, 2019 | Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Theology
Ever wonder why everyone doesn’t “see” things the same way you do? We each have a unique “worldview” or philosophical framework through which we view the world. Our worldview is built from a vast collection of fundamental beliefs and assumptions, These form the...
by Kathy | Jul 28, 2019 | Bible, Bible study, Discipleship
I love Bible study. God’s Word is miraculous and amazing. Stop and think about this just a moment. In the Bible, the God of the universe has revealed Himself, His character, His ways, and His purposes. To us! You and I can come to know the one true God through the...