Comments on: NEW SERIES: BIBLE STUDY THAT TRANSFORMS

By: Melissa waters

Melissa waters — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:23:08 +0000

Sorry it took me so long to respond. Near Gainesville, Fl

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:10:20 +0000

Thank you Dee, that is what I thought.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:17:31 +0000

My take away has evolved over the last few days–it sounds strange-but what has struck me most is the desire in us women to grow–to have a richer, deeper intimacy with Him than what we typically find on bookstore shelves. He has put the desire for something richer in us. What I loved from the talk was the reminder that we are not the center–the Bible is God’s Word, His Plan. It’s about Him. I’m weary from topical searches and studies–I want Him. I want to go to His Word to be taught of Him , not looking through my own lens, not with an agenda.

I was also reminded of the importance of Church discipline in our discussions this week. I have been a part of 2 churches, who have Biblically modeled this for me and I have been blessed. The first was our EV Free church years ago–the issue was huge, including marital infidelity of a very high officer in the denomination. The beauty of that example was that we saw the entire cycle–from discipline, to repentance and finally restoration. It was beautiful. I share that to encourage that it does still happen, and I’ve been strengthened by watching it.

By: Dee Brestin

Dee Brestin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:33:01 +0000

so well put

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:19:41 +0000

Welcome Lynn! So glad you are here!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:11:56 +0000

My takeaway from this week is the reminder of how important it is to divide the word accurately and look at it in context of the whole. I have seen how it can really lead us in the wrong direction when we don’t and our study in Malachi was a great example of this. When we twist the heart of a passage we end up hurting ourselves and others as a result.

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:11:23 +0000

Thanks Elizabeth and Dee! (will look at Keener’s book)

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:44:52 +0000

Thank you, Joyce and Rebecca. I met the family today and they are super people. The amazing thing is there are no weekends or evenings and they gave me all the hours I wanted. All the hours are perfect so I will be home when hubby is home. I feel so very grateful.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:17:03 +0000

Thanks Anne! I’ve have their radio station set in my car–I’ll look into that–for future at least!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:16:20 +0000

Susan–this was all so well said “God hates what divorce does to the married people, the children, He hates the breaking of covenant, He hates the sin, such as adultery or abuse, that can lead to divorce. He hates how it mars His image.”