Hey Beautiful GEMS,
Here are the Bible Readings for the next couple weeks!
Thursday - October 23rd
I John 2:1-12
Another look at how we should live out our love for others.
Friday - October 24th
I John 3:11-19
Practical teaching about how we should love our "brothers" - those in our lives who are in God's family.
Saturday - October 25th
John 15:9-17
Jesus' shows His love for His disciples - and what He asks of them.
Sunday - October 26th
Leviticus 19:18
Loving guadance from the Lord.
Monday - October 27th
Romans 12:9-21
Paul's words to the Romans encouraging them to show love to each other.
Tuesday - October 28th
I Corinthians 13:4-7
True love is........
Wednesday - October 29th
Galatians 5:13-15
We are free in Christ - this passage instructs us on ways to use that freedom.
Thursday - October 30th
Phillippians 2:1-5
More guidance on ways we can express love to one another.
Friday - October 31st
Colossians 3:12-15
Remember to reach out to those we have differences with.
Saturday - November 1st
I Thessalonians 3:12-13
This is a good scripture to pray and ask God to increase your ability to love.
Sunday - November 2nd
Galatians 6:10
Remember to look around at church for new people today.
Monday - November 3rd
Hebrews 13:1
Keep on loving!!
Tuesday - November 4th
I Peter 3:8-12
Verse 8 is a challenge to try to live out!
Wednesday - November 5th
I John 4:7-12
So much love: From God to us through Jesus -- and from us to each other. Love is so great - I pray you have grown in your knowledge of love through God's Word these past two weeks!
I will post another weeks readings when I receive them from Lisa. Have a great two weeks!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Bible Yellow Pages
Good Morning all you beautiful GEMS!
I was looking at the notes that Lisa gave me and realized I forgot to include the link to the Bible Yellow Pages web address. Sorry!
I was looking at the notes that Lisa gave me and realized I forgot to include the link to the Bible Yellow Pages web address. Sorry!
Here it is: http://web2.airmail.net/dpelc/yellow/
Have a great weekend! I love you gals!
Love and Prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Bible Reading for the next two weeks!
Hey GEMS!
I am sorry I missed everyone last evening, but I was a little under the weather and also had family in town.
I am putting the daily Bible Reading on here for the next two weeks so you can reference it if you don't have your paper handy. I love y'all!
Remember: God is good ALL the time and ALL the time, God IS good!
Love ya! Cheri Lynn
Thursday, 10/09/08
Proverbs 2:1-8
Got Wisdom? These verses give practical ways to seek God's wisdom. Don't miss where the Bible says what kind of people we need to be in order to receive this wisdom (vv. 7-8)
Friday, 10/10/08
Proverbs 2:9-15
Look at the benefits of growing in wisdom.
Saturday, 10/11/08
1 Cor. 1:24-31
These verses assure us that God uses all His people - not just the rich, famous, and super-talented. As a single Mom, God wants to use you and your children in His Kingdom.
Sunday, 10/12/08
Proverbs 8:4-11
God possesses all the knowledge we need. Verses 10-11 show us how valuable God thinks wisdom is!
Monday, 10/13/08
Isaiah 33:6
This one verse sums up the greatness of God. Remember that "fear" means awe and reverence.
Tuesday, 10/14/08
Proverbs 2:13-18
Another look at how God values wisdom. Look especially at vv. 17-18. Wisdom (applied truth to our lives) leads to peace and comfort.
Wednesday, 10/15/08
Romans 11:33-36
Here are some verses that speak about the mystery of God. Some things about God we will never understand. What we need to understand, He revealed to us in Christ.
Thursday, 10/16/08
Proverbs 16:16-17
Are you catching the theme that one of the greatest riches you could ever hope to have in this life is wisdom?
Friday, 10/17/08
Proverbs 17:16-24
Pray today and ask God for the ability to be a "discerning man" so that your spirit opens up to receiving God's wisdom.
Saturday, 10/18/08
Proverbs 14:6, 18:15
Look at the characteristics of the wise!
Sunday, 10/19/08
Colossians 4:2-6
Notice what Paul did with his understanding about the Gospel? He proclaimed the "mystery" of Christ. You and I must do the same as we grow in our understanding of God!
Monday, 10/20/08
James 5:15-21
Some very practical teaching from James about how a wise person should live.
Tuesday, 10/21/08
Colossians 1:9-14
I prayed this prayer over our group at our last GEMS. Who do you know that needs this prayed over them? In your prayers today, lift that person up!
Wednesday, 10/22/08
Phillippians 3:7-11
Knowing Jesus ---- having the knowledge of Him is worth trading everything for!!
See y'all tonight!!!!!!!
I am sorry I missed everyone last evening, but I was a little under the weather and also had family in town.
I am putting the daily Bible Reading on here for the next two weeks so you can reference it if you don't have your paper handy. I love y'all!
Remember: God is good ALL the time and ALL the time, God IS good!
Love ya! Cheri Lynn
Thursday, 10/09/08
Proverbs 2:1-8
Got Wisdom? These verses give practical ways to seek God's wisdom. Don't miss where the Bible says what kind of people we need to be in order to receive this wisdom (vv. 7-8)
Friday, 10/10/08
Proverbs 2:9-15
Look at the benefits of growing in wisdom.
Saturday, 10/11/08
1 Cor. 1:24-31
These verses assure us that God uses all His people - not just the rich, famous, and super-talented. As a single Mom, God wants to use you and your children in His Kingdom.
Sunday, 10/12/08
Proverbs 8:4-11
God possesses all the knowledge we need. Verses 10-11 show us how valuable God thinks wisdom is!
Monday, 10/13/08
Isaiah 33:6
This one verse sums up the greatness of God. Remember that "fear" means awe and reverence.
Tuesday, 10/14/08
Proverbs 2:13-18
Another look at how God values wisdom. Look especially at vv. 17-18. Wisdom (applied truth to our lives) leads to peace and comfort.
Wednesday, 10/15/08
Romans 11:33-36
Here are some verses that speak about the mystery of God. Some things about God we will never understand. What we need to understand, He revealed to us in Christ.
Thursday, 10/16/08
Proverbs 16:16-17
Are you catching the theme that one of the greatest riches you could ever hope to have in this life is wisdom?
Friday, 10/17/08
Proverbs 17:16-24
Pray today and ask God for the ability to be a "discerning man" so that your spirit opens up to receiving God's wisdom.
Saturday, 10/18/08
Proverbs 14:6, 18:15
Look at the characteristics of the wise!
Sunday, 10/19/08
Colossians 4:2-6
Notice what Paul did with his understanding about the Gospel? He proclaimed the "mystery" of Christ. You and I must do the same as we grow in our understanding of God!
Monday, 10/20/08
James 5:15-21
Some very practical teaching from James about how a wise person should live.
Tuesday, 10/21/08
Colossians 1:9-14
I prayed this prayer over our group at our last GEMS. Who do you know that needs this prayed over them? In your prayers today, lift that person up!
Wednesday, 10/22/08
Phillippians 3:7-11
Knowing Jesus ---- having the knowledge of Him is worth trading everything for!!
See y'all tonight!!!!!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Pearls......
Here is the video link that Lisa mentioned last night about pearls. Remember, she said it didn't have much to do with anything, but it was intersting! :o)
Enjoy!
http://www.karipearls.com/cultured-pearls.html
Enjoy!
http://www.karipearls.com/cultured-pearls.html
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Kick Off and Schedule!!!!!!!!
Hey GEMS!
Can you believe that the kids go back to school next week? Can you believe that the middle of August is upon us? Do you know how much I have missed all of you? I can't wait to get back together!!!
I met with my Small Group tonight and it was awesome! Even though everyone couldn't make it - we had a great time of fellowship and food! :o) We all mentioned how we miss each other and can't wait to start back up again.
Well, guess what? The GEMS Kick-off is just around the corner!
September 10th - 6:00pm at Eastview
I can't wait to see everyone! I will be there early to greet y'all! :o)
The rest of the schedule is posted on the side. Every other week, beginning September 10th. That means 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, and 12/17 in 2008! 2009 looks like this: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 and 5/27/2009.
Put the dates on your calendars and bring your friends. You are in for a real treat!
See y'all soon!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Can you believe that the kids go back to school next week? Can you believe that the middle of August is upon us? Do you know how much I have missed all of you? I can't wait to get back together!!!
I met with my Small Group tonight and it was awesome! Even though everyone couldn't make it - we had a great time of fellowship and food! :o) We all mentioned how we miss each other and can't wait to start back up again.
Well, guess what? The GEMS Kick-off is just around the corner!
September 10th - 6:00pm at Eastview
I can't wait to see everyone! I will be there early to greet y'all! :o)
The rest of the schedule is posted on the side. Every other week, beginning September 10th. That means 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, and 12/17 in 2008! 2009 looks like this: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 and 5/27/2009.
Put the dates on your calendars and bring your friends. You are in for a real treat!
See y'all soon!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Friday, August 1, 2008
Whew!
Hey all you beautiful GEMS!
I am sure that everyone thought I had fallen off the earth, but it has just been a very busy summer. I have missed seeing y'all, but I have been keeping the road hot between here and Camdenton, MO. We got my folks moved last week and the kids and I are going down next week (Wednesday) for a family reunion. My sister is hosting and it should be a great time together.
I have been praying for all of you and can't wait to get back together. I hated to miss the picnic, but we were out of town. Hope everyone had a great time. I thought about you!
Well, my youngest is ready for bed. Have a great weekend everyone and know that I love y'all and pray for you daily!
God Bless y'all!
Love,
Cheri Lynn
I am sure that everyone thought I had fallen off the earth, but it has just been a very busy summer. I have missed seeing y'all, but I have been keeping the road hot between here and Camdenton, MO. We got my folks moved last week and the kids and I are going down next week (Wednesday) for a family reunion. My sister is hosting and it should be a great time together.
I have been praying for all of you and can't wait to get back together. I hated to miss the picnic, but we were out of town. Hope everyone had a great time. I thought about you!
Well, my youngest is ready for bed. Have a great weekend everyone and know that I love y'all and pray for you daily!
God Bless y'all!
Love,
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Hi GEMS!
We’ll be taking a look at this wonderful idea of “peace” in the next 2 weeks.
To walk in peace throughout every part of your life is an amazing thing. So much of what our culture throws at us may be “fun”, but it isn’t peaceful. Unfortunately, Satan does a good job of making our human hearts think that we need “fun” more than we need peace. God has wired us for peace – but that doesn’t mean we can’t also have “fun”. What we find is that when we live in such a way that we are pursuing peace, God opens our eyes to amazing “good, clean fun” that fills us up and truly replaces our desire for the worldly “fun” that only leads to fighting, pettiness and regrets.
I’ll be praying for peace in your life – but as you’ll see, peace doesn’t just “happen”…read on!!
Love ya~
Lisa
Thur/July 3: Psalm 34:11-14
The fear of the Lord means that we love Him and have reverence for Him. Notice in verses 13 and 14, the psalmist is telling us to do certain things that will lead to peace. We have to actively choose to live peaceful lives. If all you do is pray for peace but you do not exercise control over your tongue (meaning watch what you say), you are not going to get peaceful results from your relationships. The Holy Spirit in you will help you hold unkind words in – pray and ask for His help.
Fri/July 4: John 8:31-37
In celebration of Independence Day – read these verses and celebrate your freedom from sin and eternal death!!
Sat/July 5: Matthew 5:9
This verse is found in a sermon of Jesus’ known as “The Beatitudes”. He give practical advice on ways to live. Again, notice that he says the “peacemakers” are blessed, not the peaceful. It takes effort to live a peaceful existence.
Sun/July 6: Romans 12:17-21
Paul writes of more ways to live the peaceful, Christian life. Note that this section revolves around verse 18. The other verses just give good practical advice on how to live out your peace.
Mon/July 7: 2 Corinthians 1:2 and then 2 Corinthians 13:11
Notice how Paul opens his letter by wishing “grace and peace” to them (sound familiar? From Doug’s teaching on June 29). In the closing of his letter, Paul wishes them peace again, but here, he is telling them that they need to choose to live that way.
Tues/July 8: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
The Greek word for “quiet” is the same root word from which “peaceful” also comes. Do you live your life by minding your own business and being productive? You can be a better witness for the love of Jesus in your life if others see you living a peaceful, “quiet” life.
Wed/July 9: Hebrews 12:14
Another verse that is to the point of why we should try to live peaceful lives.
Thur/July 10: James 3:13-18
I love the book of James. He just lays it out. Look how he ties wisdom to peace. Take an honest look at yourself: Do you live with envy, selfish ambition or disorder in your life? Do you want more wisdom and to live in a higher way? Read James 1:5-8.
Fri/July 11: Jeremiah 29:12-13
For those of you who wonder if God hears when you pray (like for wisdom that we read about yesterday) – read this as an assurance that God hears you when you come to Him with a sincere heart.
Sat/July 12: Galatians 5:22
This is the list of the “Fruit of the Spirit” that lots of Christians talk about. Take stock of where you are right now spiritually. Notice that it is not the fruits of the Spirit – it is the fruit (singular). If we are allowing the Spirit to run our lives, all of these characteristics should show up in our lives – not just the ones that are “easy” for us.
Sun/July 13: Ephesians 4:20-32
Another great writing from Paul about how to live a peaceful, Christian life. It is not easy to deny our nature – believe me I know that as much as you. The truth of the Bible shows us that when we choose to live how Jesus taught us, we have peace. When we do what we want and don’t care about Jesus’ way, it can lead to pain and separation from God and others.
Mon/July 14: Philippians 4:4-7
God’s peace is yours when you stay close to Him in prayer.
Tue/July 15: Psalm 85:8-13
God promises peace – but not if His people are going to act like fools. Peace is a benefit of living God’s way – we have to choose to live peacefully. Salvation is completely free – we don’t deserve it and we can do nothing to “get” it: We only have to accept it. Peace, on the other hand, is ours to choose once we have the Holy Spirit living in us.
Wed/July 16: Acts 10:34-36
Peter the apostle/disciple of Jesus is talking for the first time to a man who was not a Jew about the fact that Peter is finally understanding that Jesus came to save all people, not just the Jews. You are so fortunate to live in a time and country where it is easy for you to choose to listen to God and to love Christ. Following Jesus leads to peace.
We’ll be taking a look at this wonderful idea of “peace” in the next 2 weeks.
To walk in peace throughout every part of your life is an amazing thing. So much of what our culture throws at us may be “fun”, but it isn’t peaceful. Unfortunately, Satan does a good job of making our human hearts think that we need “fun” more than we need peace. God has wired us for peace – but that doesn’t mean we can’t also have “fun”. What we find is that when we live in such a way that we are pursuing peace, God opens our eyes to amazing “good, clean fun” that fills us up and truly replaces our desire for the worldly “fun” that only leads to fighting, pettiness and regrets.
I’ll be praying for peace in your life – but as you’ll see, peace doesn’t just “happen”…read on!!
Love ya~
Lisa
Thur/July 3: Psalm 34:11-14
The fear of the Lord means that we love Him and have reverence for Him. Notice in verses 13 and 14, the psalmist is telling us to do certain things that will lead to peace. We have to actively choose to live peaceful lives. If all you do is pray for peace but you do not exercise control over your tongue (meaning watch what you say), you are not going to get peaceful results from your relationships. The Holy Spirit in you will help you hold unkind words in – pray and ask for His help.
Fri/July 4: John 8:31-37
In celebration of Independence Day – read these verses and celebrate your freedom from sin and eternal death!!
Sat/July 5: Matthew 5:9
This verse is found in a sermon of Jesus’ known as “The Beatitudes”. He give practical advice on ways to live. Again, notice that he says the “peacemakers” are blessed, not the peaceful. It takes effort to live a peaceful existence.
Sun/July 6: Romans 12:17-21
Paul writes of more ways to live the peaceful, Christian life. Note that this section revolves around verse 18. The other verses just give good practical advice on how to live out your peace.
Mon/July 7: 2 Corinthians 1:2 and then 2 Corinthians 13:11
Notice how Paul opens his letter by wishing “grace and peace” to them (sound familiar? From Doug’s teaching on June 29). In the closing of his letter, Paul wishes them peace again, but here, he is telling them that they need to choose to live that way.
Tues/July 8: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
The Greek word for “quiet” is the same root word from which “peaceful” also comes. Do you live your life by minding your own business and being productive? You can be a better witness for the love of Jesus in your life if others see you living a peaceful, “quiet” life.
Wed/July 9: Hebrews 12:14
Another verse that is to the point of why we should try to live peaceful lives.
Thur/July 10: James 3:13-18
I love the book of James. He just lays it out. Look how he ties wisdom to peace. Take an honest look at yourself: Do you live with envy, selfish ambition or disorder in your life? Do you want more wisdom and to live in a higher way? Read James 1:5-8.
Fri/July 11: Jeremiah 29:12-13
For those of you who wonder if God hears when you pray (like for wisdom that we read about yesterday) – read this as an assurance that God hears you when you come to Him with a sincere heart.
Sat/July 12: Galatians 5:22
This is the list of the “Fruit of the Spirit” that lots of Christians talk about. Take stock of where you are right now spiritually. Notice that it is not the fruits of the Spirit – it is the fruit (singular). If we are allowing the Spirit to run our lives, all of these characteristics should show up in our lives – not just the ones that are “easy” for us.
Sun/July 13: Ephesians 4:20-32
Another great writing from Paul about how to live a peaceful, Christian life. It is not easy to deny our nature – believe me I know that as much as you. The truth of the Bible shows us that when we choose to live how Jesus taught us, we have peace. When we do what we want and don’t care about Jesus’ way, it can lead to pain and separation from God and others.
Mon/July 14: Philippians 4:4-7
God’s peace is yours when you stay close to Him in prayer.
Tue/July 15: Psalm 85:8-13
God promises peace – but not if His people are going to act like fools. Peace is a benefit of living God’s way – we have to choose to live peacefully. Salvation is completely free – we don’t deserve it and we can do nothing to “get” it: We only have to accept it. Peace, on the other hand, is ours to choose once we have the Holy Spirit living in us.
Wed/July 16: Acts 10:34-36
Peter the apostle/disciple of Jesus is talking for the first time to a man who was not a Jew about the fact that Peter is finally understanding that Jesus came to save all people, not just the Jews. You are so fortunate to live in a time and country where it is easy for you to choose to listen to God and to love Christ. Following Jesus leads to peace.
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