Sunday, November 23, 2008

Thankful

I read a post today on a great website called Real Life and thought I would share it here!! On a side note Amy and I both have our devotional books! YAY!! So now it's just a matter of making time for our devotion and sharing it here! Pray for us!! We both lead pretty busy lives!!

Anyways, back to Real Life! Sarah wrote a great post about America's financial crisis and it being part of God's plan. I really hit home to remember that God has his hand in all this. It also was very humbling to remember all I need in this world is Him! To think of all the worldly possession I have, that I could easily do with out if finances were an issue! Think about it, do I really need my cell phone, my computer, internet(shiver) cable tv, coach purses, gas guzzling SUV!! And the sad thing is I could go on and on!! I am grateful for the job I have, even if at times it wears on me, and for being able to have all the nice material things I own.

As I head into the holiday season, a season of Thanksgiving, I am reminded to be thankful for what I have and to give a little to others that may not be as fortunate, in this time of financial crsis!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

It Won't Be Long Now!!

I just ordered my book and it should be here in a week!! I am really looking forward to our study!! It won't be long now Amy!! Yay!!!

Monday, November 10, 2008

We did it.

We finally decided on a study/ book to read through together.

It is "Lord, Only You can Change Me" by Kay Arthur

Kay Arthur is a wonderful author, speaker and teacher of God's word. The most valuable studies that I have ever done have been from her. She is the founder and Co-CEO of Precepts Ministries International out of Chattanooga, TN. All of her Bible studies are inductive studies (using scripture to teach scripture). I am at a loss of words to even begin to describe how these studies have changed me and my life.

I, personally, have never done this study before. I am sure that it is going to be great and am excited to learn all that God has for me through it. "Lord, Only You Can Change Me" is part of her "LORD" series topical Bible studies. It is based upon the Sermon on the Mount, the beatitudes and what Jesus has to say about the way we are to live.

In fact, Jen...I finally ordered mine today. Hurry and get yours because I can't wait to start. :)

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Getting Close!

If you've been stopping by and havn't seen much activity going on here, it's because we are getting close to figuring out what study to do!! As Amy mentioned we are still deciding on what devotional to start! We have narrowed it down to a "Lord series" by Kay Arthur but now it's just a matter of which one and ordering the books!! I am so excited to get started!! It won't be long now, we're getting close!!