Biblical Encouragement for Living Life to the Full
Do you desire to walk through life WITH God? I do! This is learning, growing, and seeking God because he said if we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. Lets spend time in the garden with Him everyday, and grow into the women He desires for us to be.
I will never forget the first Ladies’ Retreat that Camp JIM hosted after our family joined the staff. It was the first time I had ever helped plan a retreat, and to say I learned a lot would be an understatement! Our theme that year was “Beauty for All Seasons,” and our speaker, a pastor’s […]
Read More…Gentleness is not weakness. Gentleness is strength under control. In our books, Chapter 11, titled “Growing Strong Through Gentleness,” teaches us that Gentleness: Trusts the Lord Submits to God Follows Christ’s example Bows the soul–worshiping God in humility Makes the decision to put on Gentleness–we’re faced with this decision every day Gentleness “takes it”–endures ill […]
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Several years ago, a women’s pastor who sometimes spoke at our camp Ladies’ Retreats was in the area and stopped by my home for a brief visit. When I asked her how she was doing she glowed, explaining that she had just returned from a quiet retreat where she had fasted and prayed, “and,” she […]
Read More…Yesterday was my Sabbath and, consequently, the day I choose not to exercise. There’s a reason I committed to exercising 6 days a week, and it wasn’t because I thought my end goals would be unrealistic if I kept my fitness program to 5 days. The truth is, when I have a day off I’m […]
Read More…Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord… Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. ” Romans 12:9-11, 13 I love our church body. We began attending Pointway Church in Baxter almost 4 […]
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Growing Graceful 