WOW!

That is all I could think when I left on Sunday evening... WOW... Never have I had a study mean so much to me... JOY! I was so excited for that night! I must confess I am not one to complete ALL my homework sometimes.. but once I started on this homework.. I could not stop! The illustration of "Princess" pricked my heart immensely! I've never really looked at being a "Princess" or for that matter raising my daughter to believe she was a "Princess". Princess to me was a 'self-centered, selfish little girl..." so I never wanted that for my own daughter, but after listening and seeing how God looks at us as a "Princesses" I rushed home to share with her a different persepective! The statement Beth Moore made, and I'm sure this isn't the exact wording, but the jest in regards of 'taking your breath away' overwhelmed me! I just wanted to share... I know longer feel like just someone.. but I feel like a Princess! WOW! JOY is what I long for! Now... I can not wait for next week!

I'm LOVING this week - are you???

I'm so happy we're doing this study together girls! It really blesses me to see and interact with all of you each week. Brotherly love (and sisterly too) is so rich among believers and followers of Christ. Beth has such a gift in connecting our hearts as women. I'm excited about what's in store!!!
Darla

It's been pouring at my place!

Well, I've finally made it to our blog thanks to my good friend Courtney for not giving up on me :O) I just want to say that for the past two days I have been pouring out, pouring in, and trying to pour forth and WOW! I feel better. Lately I've been really feeling down about not having someone in my life (boyfriend/ husband). I've been feeling very empty and I keep thinking that it's because that "someone" is missing from my life AND as soon as I find that person everything will be great. This past Sunday, Beth turned a light on for me, I've been looking for the wrong "someone"...the one I need has been here all along.

Beth Moore for President :O)

Tracy

Practical Living

So I loved last night that Beth Moore started the session by telling us that we were going to learn "the practicality of living in the Spirit each day." That is something that really ministered to me. I know that the Bible is relevant to me. I know that in my head. But sometimes, I feel like when I read something, I just want to say, "what does this look like in my life?" I don't know if anyone can relate. There is so much meat in scripture. So many verses, so many stories, so many truths. And sometimes it just seems hard to understand. Or maybe it's easy to understand, but hard to put into practice. But last night was great. I don't want to do life month by month, year by year, decade by decade. I want to do life day by day. And quite honestly, that's all I really feel capable of. Taking things one day at a time. And when I wake up, I have a fresh start, a new day to start over, begin again, try a little harder. I am excited about learning how to deepen my faith in practical ways. I pray that I can personalize such a complex concept....life in the spirit. There was a lot about last night's session that blessed me. But this was just awesome. I can do practical. I can learn step by step things to start my day off right. That speaks to me. That's all for now. Have a great week everyone. :)

So good.....

Hello ladies,

I just wanted to tell you all how encouraged I have been this week with all the wonderful feedback we have received about our first study together. I know that God is going to bless this time in such an amazing and special way.

I am praying about having smaller groups for our discussion time. I believe that would enhance the depth of discussion and the ability of more people to share.

Continue to invite your friends - I have more books! And please always let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you.

I will be emailing our prayer requests either later tonight or tomorrow.

Love always,
Cookie :-)

Inspired

Ok...I decided that I would go out on a limb here and make the first post for our blog! I am not really sure what we are suppose to talk about on here, but I will start it off by saying that I am very excited for our Beth Moore Bible Study. This will be my first bible study since I was a young girl! I was very impressed with Beth's public speaking skills. I require a very enthusiastic speaker that relates to everyday experiences that all of us at one point in time may have felt or gone through. I guess I can admit that I have a short attention span! Beth Moore kept my attention the entire time! (I am even using ! marks) :) She said so many things in just the first video that I was sitting there saying to myself...Does this lady know me? Does she know my story?

Truly inspired to hear more....

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this Sunday. Last Friday, Jan. 18th, I became an Aunt for the first time!! So, I am flying to Texas to see my nephew Noah!!!

Kind Regards,
Heather