Hey GEMS!
I thought I would try something a little different this week. Instead of posting the Bible Reading for the two weeks, I am going to post them each day with my "reflections" and what I got from the passage. Feel free to comment and add your take as well! Let's study!
Colossians 1:9-12
vs. 9 Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of His will through spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Do you know that you are prayed for daily? Not only do your Small Group Leaders pray for you, but the Guides and Leaders pray for all of us! The Prayer Team lifts us before the Throne of the Most High! May we be filled with the knowledge of His will!
vs. 10 Live a life worthy...please Him...bear fruit...growing in knowledge of God...
Wow! This verse is packed full! I want nothing more than to live a life worthy of my Lord and to please Him is every way. Sharing Him with everyone I can and taking advantage of every opportunity is what I long to do! I am so glad that God is not finished with me and that I can continually grow in my knowledge of Him and His Son - my Savior!
vs. 11 and 12 strengthened with power...to have great endurance and patience....joyfully thanking God for the opportunity to share in the inheritance of the saints...
We gain our strength from Him so that we can endure and be patient; so that we can joyfully say thank you for our inheritance - eternity in Heaven with Him!
My memory verse from these two passages: James 5:8 "...be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."
Father God I pray for my fellow GEMS tonight and ask that you bless them beyond measure. I pray that each of us will be patient and enjoy resting and waiting in You! May we look to Your return with anticipation, but continue to share Your love and Message with all that we meet. I pray that I take advantage of every opportunity to share my faith! I love You! In Your Son's name - Amen!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
"Be Patient"
"James 5:7-12 teaches us that we need to be patient - and why it's actually good for us! Let's post about what God is teaching each of us through His Word regarding patience."
Why are we so afraid to be patient?
vs. 7 Patiently waiting for our reward
vs. 8 and 9 Patiently waiting for justice
vs. 10 and 11 Patiently suffering
vs. 12 Patiently living with integrity
We need to be CROSS-eyed when it comes to patience.
Why are we so afraid to be patient?
vs. 7 Patiently waiting for our reward
vs. 8 and 9 Patiently waiting for justice
vs. 10 and 11 Patiently suffering
vs. 12 Patiently living with integrity
We need to be CROSS-eyed when it comes to patience.
Monday, April 18, 2011
It's Here! Sign up for Single Mom's Morning Out! It's Here!!!
http://www.efreebn.org/womens_ministry/article237136.htm?body=1
Use the link above to go to the website and sign up for the Single Mom's Morning Out held at Evangelical Free Church on Lincoln Ave.
You can be pampered for a few hours on May 14th and be "child free" for those hours too! They take care of your children and you can sit and eat a leisurely breakfast - have a massage - have your hair cut - hand care - free garage sale - fellowship with other single moms - be prayed with and encouraged - and receive a sack lunch for your trip home for you and your kids!
It is a wonderful day, but you must register! Follow the link above!
See ya there!
Use the link above to go to the website and sign up for the Single Mom's Morning Out held at Evangelical Free Church on Lincoln Ave.
You can be pampered for a few hours on May 14th and be "child free" for those hours too! They take care of your children and you can sit and eat a leisurely breakfast - have a massage - have your hair cut - hand care - free garage sale - fellowship with other single moms - be prayed with and encouraged - and receive a sack lunch for your trip home for you and your kids!
It is a wonderful day, but you must register! Follow the link above!
See ya there!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Bible Reading March 3rd through March 16th
Hey there GEMS!
What a great night we had last evening! It is so good to be back in the Word with Lisa leading. Here is our Bible Reading for the next two weeks! Enjoy!
"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:38
Thursday - March 3rd
2 Timothy 1:7
In order to change our old ways, we must have the Holy Spirit's help. This verse assures us that God gives us love, the power to change and the ability to use self-control over our words. We are not on our own!
Friday - March 4th
Proverbs 15:1
God's Word teaches us about the right use of our words...choose a kind and gentle word over a harsh one. You might have harsh thoughts, but use the self-control of the Holy Spirit to speak gentle words.
Saturday - March 5th
Proverbs 26:20-21
Gossip - another destructive fire we can fuel with our words. The Bible is clear - do not gossip. You might be in a situation where gossip is going on - God asks His daughters to put that fire out by not joining in.
Sunday - March 6th
Ephesians 5:3-4 and Colossians 3:8-9
I love how practical the Word of God is. If you read it, there is no doubt about how God wants us to use our mouths. The growth comes from hearing/reading the Word - and then asking the Holy Spirit for the power to obey. When we do, our lives grow in love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Monday - March 7th
Psalm 50:16-20
Here is yet another look at the kinds of things that people do with their mouths that God detests. If we take part in these activities, we are no different from people who do not believe in God. Being a Christian should make us show a difference in the way we speak and treat our friends and family. Do you treat your family with verbal respect?
Tuesday - March 8th
Romans 12:14 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:44
How do you react when someone attacks you with their words? Maybe they are spreading lies about you...maybe they are getting loud in your face. How do you respond? What do these verses teach us about what God expects? (By the way, these aren't the only places in the Bible that speak about this concept!)
Wednesday - March 9th
1 Corinthians 3:3
Just one verse today - but I want you to really reflect on this. When people listen to you talk, can they tell you are different from the rest of the world - from non-Christians? Do you hold back from gossip, from cussing, from ridiculous, out of control yelling? Do you choose gentle words, positive words? Can the world tell you are different...or do you blend right in?
Thursday - March 10th
Psalm 16:7-9
Last week, we looked at what the Bible says we should not do with our mouths. This week, we'll look at wonderfully positive things that God wants us to do with our mouths!
Friday - March 11th
Psalm 30
Look at all the different things the psalmist does with his words: called out to the Lord, called for help, sing, praise, said, "I will never be shaken", cried for mercy, give thanks to the Lord. Good, good stuff...a much better use of our mouth than some of the destructive stuff we do...just sayin'!
Saturday - March 12th
Psalms 51
I want to challenge you to verbally speak this Psalm out loud today to God. As you read, make this your prayer. There will be certain verses that mean more to you than others. Pray that verse, then let that be a prayer starter for you with God. Use your tongue to speak God's Word out loud to Him - it's really cool.
Sunday - March 13th
Psalm 71
A psalm of praise to God - to bless Him for being there for you. Especially look at verse 8. Let this guide you today - be so intentional about thinking about God that your mouth is filled with praise for God - the splendor of the way He is working in your life. If you're having a bad day, look around at creation...that is beautiful all the time regardless of our circumstances...and praise Him for that beauty.
Monday - March 14th
Acts 2:26
As your heart is filled with gladness because you are being intentional about living for God, your tongue will speak gentle, loving words. When you are training your mind, heart and mouth to speak in a Godly way - you find that your body finds itself in better situations. Our lives are transformed in ways we can not imagine...
Tuesday - March 15th
Matthew 15:11-20 and Luke 6:43-45
Most importantly - what does Jesus say about how we use our mouths? This is a great passage in which He is very clear - whatever you have stored up in your heart is what is going to come out of your mouth. If you find yourself frustrated or embarrassed about the words that come out of your mouth - PRAY PRAY PRAY and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the power to be more like Christ!
Wednesday - March 16th
Ephesians 4:20-32
GREAT passage. As a Christian, you are constantly growing away from the "old" way you did things and going toward the "new" things you are taught - like at GEMS and church and small group. Verse 26 is sometimes a tough one to live out, "Don't go to bed angry." Really focus on verse 29...listen to what you say today and ask yourself, "Did my words build people up - or tear people down?" Let God lead. If you think you shouldn't say something...that's the Holy Spirit telling you "shhhhhh" :o)
See you tonight!!!!
What a great night we had last evening! It is so good to be back in the Word with Lisa leading. Here is our Bible Reading for the next two weeks! Enjoy!
"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:38
Thursday - March 3rd
2 Timothy 1:7
In order to change our old ways, we must have the Holy Spirit's help. This verse assures us that God gives us love, the power to change and the ability to use self-control over our words. We are not on our own!
Friday - March 4th
Proverbs 15:1
God's Word teaches us about the right use of our words...choose a kind and gentle word over a harsh one. You might have harsh thoughts, but use the self-control of the Holy Spirit to speak gentle words.
Saturday - March 5th
Proverbs 26:20-21
Gossip - another destructive fire we can fuel with our words. The Bible is clear - do not gossip. You might be in a situation where gossip is going on - God asks His daughters to put that fire out by not joining in.
Sunday - March 6th
Ephesians 5:3-4 and Colossians 3:8-9
I love how practical the Word of God is. If you read it, there is no doubt about how God wants us to use our mouths. The growth comes from hearing/reading the Word - and then asking the Holy Spirit for the power to obey. When we do, our lives grow in love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Monday - March 7th
Psalm 50:16-20
Here is yet another look at the kinds of things that people do with their mouths that God detests. If we take part in these activities, we are no different from people who do not believe in God. Being a Christian should make us show a difference in the way we speak and treat our friends and family. Do you treat your family with verbal respect?
Tuesday - March 8th
Romans 12:14 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:44
How do you react when someone attacks you with their words? Maybe they are spreading lies about you...maybe they are getting loud in your face. How do you respond? What do these verses teach us about what God expects? (By the way, these aren't the only places in the Bible that speak about this concept!)
Wednesday - March 9th
1 Corinthians 3:3
Just one verse today - but I want you to really reflect on this. When people listen to you talk, can they tell you are different from the rest of the world - from non-Christians? Do you hold back from gossip, from cussing, from ridiculous, out of control yelling? Do you choose gentle words, positive words? Can the world tell you are different...or do you blend right in?
Thursday - March 10th
Psalm 16:7-9
Last week, we looked at what the Bible says we should not do with our mouths. This week, we'll look at wonderfully positive things that God wants us to do with our mouths!
Friday - March 11th
Psalm 30
Look at all the different things the psalmist does with his words: called out to the Lord, called for help, sing, praise, said, "I will never be shaken", cried for mercy, give thanks to the Lord. Good, good stuff...a much better use of our mouth than some of the destructive stuff we do...just sayin'!
Saturday - March 12th
Psalms 51
I want to challenge you to verbally speak this Psalm out loud today to God. As you read, make this your prayer. There will be certain verses that mean more to you than others. Pray that verse, then let that be a prayer starter for you with God. Use your tongue to speak God's Word out loud to Him - it's really cool.
Sunday - March 13th
Psalm 71
A psalm of praise to God - to bless Him for being there for you. Especially look at verse 8. Let this guide you today - be so intentional about thinking about God that your mouth is filled with praise for God - the splendor of the way He is working in your life. If you're having a bad day, look around at creation...that is beautiful all the time regardless of our circumstances...and praise Him for that beauty.
Monday - March 14th
Acts 2:26
As your heart is filled with gladness because you are being intentional about living for God, your tongue will speak gentle, loving words. When you are training your mind, heart and mouth to speak in a Godly way - you find that your body finds itself in better situations. Our lives are transformed in ways we can not imagine...
Tuesday - March 15th
Matthew 15:11-20 and Luke 6:43-45
Most importantly - what does Jesus say about how we use our mouths? This is a great passage in which He is very clear - whatever you have stored up in your heart is what is going to come out of your mouth. If you find yourself frustrated or embarrassed about the words that come out of your mouth - PRAY PRAY PRAY and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the power to be more like Christ!
Wednesday - March 16th
Ephesians 4:20-32
GREAT passage. As a Christian, you are constantly growing away from the "old" way you did things and going toward the "new" things you are taught - like at GEMS and church and small group. Verse 26 is sometimes a tough one to live out, "Don't go to bed angry." Really focus on verse 29...listen to what you say today and ask yourself, "Did my words build people up - or tear people down?" Let God lead. If you think you shouldn't say something...that's the Holy Spirit telling you "shhhhhh" :o)
See you tonight!!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Bible Reading for 12/2 through 12/15/2010
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!! Thank you Lord for what we experienced tonight through Ms. Pearl. What an awesome lady and all to Your Glory God!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I could have stayed and listened all night to our special guests! Wow! Ms. Pearl and Ms. Audrey - thank you! Y'all come back anytime! You are family!! All praise and glory to Him Who sits on the Throne! Wow!
I wanted to get the Bible Reading posted right away and just couldn't settle down after I got home. It was an incredible evening!
Let's stay in the Word as we do life together. Blessings!!!
Thursday - 12/2
2 Corinthians 5:17
This is an important verse to memorize. When you feel like you are slipping into your "old" ways, claim this truth. You are not that old girl...you are a new creation in Christ. Pray and ask Him to help you continue forward as your new self.
Friday - 12/3
Ephesians 4:22-24
Becoming a new creation is not a magical event. With God's help, you daily, hourly, minute by minute choose to make the attitude of your mind be like God's. He will always lead you toward good things...but you have to choose to do things His way.
Saturday - 12/4
2 Corinthians 10:5
I believe this is one of the most powerful verses to memorize and APPLY in order to live each day with joy and a feeling of victory. In Ephesians we read to be "new in the attitude of your mind." Today's verse tells you how. You do not allow destructive thoughts to take root...you capture that thought and decide to let God show you how to think and act about it.
Sunday - 12/5
Romans 6:18-23
The choice is ours...will we be a slave to the sin in our life---will sin be our master; or will we be a slave to God? Being a slave means that you will do whatever He says because He is your Master. God wants only your best; therefore, being a slave to God actually leads to the most freedom you can possibly have.
Monday - 12/6
Romans 12:1-2
Would God be pleased with the way you handle your body? You are His child; you are a temple for the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)...therefore, offer/use your body in ways that honor God. Renew your mind by taking every thought captive and by spending time with God through prayer, reading the Bible and simply enjoying His presence.
Tuesday - 12/7
Colossians 3:1-11
Walk away from the evil things that control your life. Be pure in your thoughts and actions. Paul specifically talks about the evil that comes out of our mouth (anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language, lying). Prayerfully commit today to "put on your new self" and allow the Holy Spirit to help you show self-control over your words.
Wednesday - 12/8
1 Peter 4:1-11
Several good thoughts here: *Peter lists things that we should avoid (1-3) *The friends you hung out with in your "old" life will try to pull you down and back. (4) *The way to stay strong is to live according to God's ways through the strength of the spirit *Use your mouth and your body for good things in the strength of the Holy Spirit (11)
Thursday - 12/9
1 John 2:1-6
The measure of how strong we are in our walk with Christ is if we obey His commands. If you say you're a Christian, but you do whatever you want -- say whatever you want...even though you know God does not approve - you are not living in the truth of what the Bible teaches. Don't walk away; there is no freedom in that. Simply pray and ask God to help you "want to want to" live more like He wants you to in every area of your life.
Friday - 12/10
Psalm 51:10
One of my favorite verses; again, a fantastic memory verse! When you feel pulled to do things in a way that is not God honoring, pray this verse over yourself. When you pray it--it's AMAZING what the Holy Spirit will do in you.
Saturday - 12/11
Philippians 3:7-14
Some days it's really hard to do things God's way! This passage encourages us that living our life outside of God's way is basically just trash :o) (verse 8) Don't look back sister - press on. Do not condemn yourself - thank Jesus that he loves you just like you are...and loves you too much to leave you in your sin.
Sunday - 12/12
Ezekiel 11:19-20
You have to have a "heart of flesh" not a "heart of stone" in order to follow God. Notice the theological truth in this passage: God gives us a new heart. We ask - He gives. It's not by will power that we can be "good". It's by His grace, power and strength. Pray, pray, pray...and believe that He wants to give you a heart of flesh that will allow you to follow Him.
Monday - 12/13
Titus 3:3-8
Here is a picture of God's grace and mercy. He sent His Son and the Holy Spirit to clean us. We are "justified by His grace". This means Jesus died for our sins, and because of that, God declares us "not guilty" for all we've done wrong -- if we believe in Jesus. This is grace. We deserve to be condemned, but God made a way. Never take that for granted. This motivates me to choose His ways...out of a grateful heart.
Tuesday - 12/14
1 John 5:1-5
Trust God - and obey. There is no other way to be fully happy and joy filled. It seems so backward...if I obey what my Father tells me, I'll be happy ~ even though I don't get to do what I want all the time. But look at the blessing that is promised: Follow God and you will overcome the world. Your circumstances will not be able to rob you your joy when God is leading. He will show you how to overcome.
Wednesday - 12/15
Romans 6:1-4
A beautiful picture of Christian "new life" is found in baptism. If you have been baptized, spend a few minutes thinking back to your baptism - thank God for loving you and helping you transform to be more like Him. If you have not been baptized, talk to God about this today. Baptism is not for a perfect person who don't sin...it's for a believer who knows she needs Jesus to guide her. Baptism is simply a public confession that you believe in Jesus and you want to continually be more like Him.
See y'all tonight!
Love ya!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I could have stayed and listened all night to our special guests! Wow! Ms. Pearl and Ms. Audrey - thank you! Y'all come back anytime! You are family!! All praise and glory to Him Who sits on the Throne! Wow!
I wanted to get the Bible Reading posted right away and just couldn't settle down after I got home. It was an incredible evening!
Let's stay in the Word as we do life together. Blessings!!!
Thursday - 12/2
2 Corinthians 5:17
This is an important verse to memorize. When you feel like you are slipping into your "old" ways, claim this truth. You are not that old girl...you are a new creation in Christ. Pray and ask Him to help you continue forward as your new self.
Friday - 12/3
Ephesians 4:22-24
Becoming a new creation is not a magical event. With God's help, you daily, hourly, minute by minute choose to make the attitude of your mind be like God's. He will always lead you toward good things...but you have to choose to do things His way.
Saturday - 12/4
2 Corinthians 10:5
I believe this is one of the most powerful verses to memorize and APPLY in order to live each day with joy and a feeling of victory. In Ephesians we read to be "new in the attitude of your mind." Today's verse tells you how. You do not allow destructive thoughts to take root...you capture that thought and decide to let God show you how to think and act about it.
Sunday - 12/5
Romans 6:18-23
The choice is ours...will we be a slave to the sin in our life---will sin be our master; or will we be a slave to God? Being a slave means that you will do whatever He says because He is your Master. God wants only your best; therefore, being a slave to God actually leads to the most freedom you can possibly have.
Monday - 12/6
Romans 12:1-2
Would God be pleased with the way you handle your body? You are His child; you are a temple for the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)...therefore, offer/use your body in ways that honor God. Renew your mind by taking every thought captive and by spending time with God through prayer, reading the Bible and simply enjoying His presence.
Tuesday - 12/7
Colossians 3:1-11
Walk away from the evil things that control your life. Be pure in your thoughts and actions. Paul specifically talks about the evil that comes out of our mouth (anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language, lying). Prayerfully commit today to "put on your new self" and allow the Holy Spirit to help you show self-control over your words.
Wednesday - 12/8
1 Peter 4:1-11
Several good thoughts here: *Peter lists things that we should avoid (1-3) *The friends you hung out with in your "old" life will try to pull you down and back. (4) *The way to stay strong is to live according to God's ways through the strength of the spirit *Use your mouth and your body for good things in the strength of the Holy Spirit (11)
Thursday - 12/9
1 John 2:1-6
The measure of how strong we are in our walk with Christ is if we obey His commands. If you say you're a Christian, but you do whatever you want -- say whatever you want...even though you know God does not approve - you are not living in the truth of what the Bible teaches. Don't walk away; there is no freedom in that. Simply pray and ask God to help you "want to want to" live more like He wants you to in every area of your life.
Friday - 12/10
Psalm 51:10
One of my favorite verses; again, a fantastic memory verse! When you feel pulled to do things in a way that is not God honoring, pray this verse over yourself. When you pray it--it's AMAZING what the Holy Spirit will do in you.
Saturday - 12/11
Philippians 3:7-14
Some days it's really hard to do things God's way! This passage encourages us that living our life outside of God's way is basically just trash :o) (verse 8) Don't look back sister - press on. Do not condemn yourself - thank Jesus that he loves you just like you are...and loves you too much to leave you in your sin.
Sunday - 12/12
Ezekiel 11:19-20
You have to have a "heart of flesh" not a "heart of stone" in order to follow God. Notice the theological truth in this passage: God gives us a new heart. We ask - He gives. It's not by will power that we can be "good". It's by His grace, power and strength. Pray, pray, pray...and believe that He wants to give you a heart of flesh that will allow you to follow Him.
Monday - 12/13
Titus 3:3-8
Here is a picture of God's grace and mercy. He sent His Son and the Holy Spirit to clean us. We are "justified by His grace". This means Jesus died for our sins, and because of that, God declares us "not guilty" for all we've done wrong -- if we believe in Jesus. This is grace. We deserve to be condemned, but God made a way. Never take that for granted. This motivates me to choose His ways...out of a grateful heart.
Tuesday - 12/14
1 John 5:1-5
Trust God - and obey. There is no other way to be fully happy and joy filled. It seems so backward...if I obey what my Father tells me, I'll be happy ~ even though I don't get to do what I want all the time. But look at the blessing that is promised: Follow God and you will overcome the world. Your circumstances will not be able to rob you your joy when God is leading. He will show you how to overcome.
Wednesday - 12/15
Romans 6:1-4
A beautiful picture of Christian "new life" is found in baptism. If you have been baptized, spend a few minutes thinking back to your baptism - thank God for loving you and helping you transform to be more like Him. If you have not been baptized, talk to God about this today. Baptism is not for a perfect person who don't sin...it's for a believer who knows she needs Jesus to guide her. Baptism is simply a public confession that you believe in Jesus and you want to continually be more like Him.
See y'all tonight!
Love ya!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Bible Reading 11/18 through 11/30/2010
Hey GEMS !
Here is the Bible Reading for the next two weeks. We will see y'all again on the 1st of December! Be sure to make comments and send notes if you would like to do so. I am praying for y'all! Enjoy the reading!!!!
Thursday - 11/18
Ecclesiastes 5:2,3 (James 1:19-20)
Recall that great song by Phillips, Craig and Dean - "Let My Words Be Few". Keep this idea fresh in your soul as you approach your job, your kids, your family, your friends, your relationships.
Friday - 11/19
Proverbs 10:19, 13:3, 15:2 (James 1:19-20)
Quick verses to read - so pick one and memorize it. Use it in place of angry words that you are tempted to speak. It's like an "open book test"...you are tested in a situation, and you speak a verse instead of a curse! A+ :o)
Saturday - 11/20
(James 1:19-20)
Below are a number of verses showing us that God says to hold our anger.
Proverbs 14:17, 19
Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 25:28
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Sunday - 11/21
2 Timothy 2:22-24 (James 1:21)
These are really powerfully instructing verses. Don't read ahead - just think about these verses today. How do you measure up? Do you like to argue and get angry? Do you want to do what God's Word says: Not quarrel/be kind to everyone?
Monday - 11/22
2 Timothy 2:25-26 (James 1:20)
Here's God's take on arguments: Gently instruct those who oppose you...point them toward God...pray that the other would repent...and come to their senses. But, sister - you better be sure you've got what it says in verse 22: a pure heart yourself!
Tuesday - 11/23
Psalm 139:1-4, 23-24 (James 1:21)
Want to have a pure heart check up? When conflict comes, be strong and courageous - ask the Lord to search your heart and show you if there is something in you that is offensive and needs to be changed.
Wednesday - 11/24
Ephesians 4:22-27 (James 1:21)
We have to choose to put off the old way we did things and, instead do things according to what God's Word says so we can be like God. Thanksgiving is sometimes stressful when we are around challenging family members. Memorize verse 26 - Let God help you have a great day - if you want to get angry, instead, say that verse over and over to replace the angry words!
Thursday - 11/25
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Below are some great verses - all with the word "thanksgiving" in them!
Psalm 69:30
Psalm 95:2
Psalm 100:4
Psalm 147:7
Friday - 11/26
Matthew 7:24-27 (James 1:22-25)
Be doers of The Word. Don't come to church and just hear it, go home and live it. Otherwise, when the storms of life come, you will get tossed around. You have to build your foundation when it's not raining so that you'll stand strong when the time comes.
Saturday - 11/27
Romans 2:7,8 (James 1:22-25)
Do what God's Word says - don't miss His blessings. The bottom line is that if you are not doing what God says to do, you are rejecting the truth - and you turn to things that lead to evil. It's a slippery trap. Keep your eyes on Christ and on God's Word.
Sunday - 11/28
John 8:31-36 (James 1:22-25)
Like the Jews who believed, Jesus says to us that we need to hold to His teaching - because there is liberty in following God's Word. You never have to look over your shoulder or watch your back. Your life is a beautiful open book as you live by the greatest book - The Bible. Following Jesus = Freedom
Monday - 11/29
Psalms about controlling the tongue (James 1:26)
Psalm 141:3 - This is a great memory verse
Psalm 17:3-5
Tuesday - 11/30
Proverbs about controlling the tongue (James 1:26)
Proverbs 12:13
Proverbs 21:23
Wednesday - 12/1
Matthew 25:34-46 (James 1:27)
Pure religion - being so full of love of God that you overflow into wanting to bless others.
See you tonight!!!
Ms. Pearl will be joining us!!
We will be studying James 2:1-13
Here is the Bible Reading for the next two weeks. We will see y'all again on the 1st of December! Be sure to make comments and send notes if you would like to do so. I am praying for y'all! Enjoy the reading!!!!
Thursday - 11/18
Ecclesiastes 5:2,3 (James 1:19-20)
Recall that great song by Phillips, Craig and Dean - "Let My Words Be Few". Keep this idea fresh in your soul as you approach your job, your kids, your family, your friends, your relationships.
Friday - 11/19
Proverbs 10:19, 13:3, 15:2 (James 1:19-20)
Quick verses to read - so pick one and memorize it. Use it in place of angry words that you are tempted to speak. It's like an "open book test"...you are tested in a situation, and you speak a verse instead of a curse! A+ :o)
Saturday - 11/20
(James 1:19-20)
Below are a number of verses showing us that God says to hold our anger.
Proverbs 14:17, 19
Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 25:28
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Sunday - 11/21
2 Timothy 2:22-24 (James 1:21)
These are really powerfully instructing verses. Don't read ahead - just think about these verses today. How do you measure up? Do you like to argue and get angry? Do you want to do what God's Word says: Not quarrel/be kind to everyone?
Monday - 11/22
2 Timothy 2:25-26 (James 1:20)
Here's God's take on arguments: Gently instruct those who oppose you...point them toward God...pray that the other would repent...and come to their senses. But, sister - you better be sure you've got what it says in verse 22: a pure heart yourself!
Tuesday - 11/23
Psalm 139:1-4, 23-24 (James 1:21)
Want to have a pure heart check up? When conflict comes, be strong and courageous - ask the Lord to search your heart and show you if there is something in you that is offensive and needs to be changed.
Wednesday - 11/24
Ephesians 4:22-27 (James 1:21)
We have to choose to put off the old way we did things and, instead do things according to what God's Word says so we can be like God. Thanksgiving is sometimes stressful when we are around challenging family members. Memorize verse 26 - Let God help you have a great day - if you want to get angry, instead, say that verse over and over to replace the angry words!
Thursday - 11/25
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Below are some great verses - all with the word "thanksgiving" in them!
Psalm 69:30
Psalm 95:2
Psalm 100:4
Psalm 147:7
Friday - 11/26
Matthew 7:24-27 (James 1:22-25)
Be doers of The Word. Don't come to church and just hear it, go home and live it. Otherwise, when the storms of life come, you will get tossed around. You have to build your foundation when it's not raining so that you'll stand strong when the time comes.
Saturday - 11/27
Romans 2:7,8 (James 1:22-25)
Do what God's Word says - don't miss His blessings. The bottom line is that if you are not doing what God says to do, you are rejecting the truth - and you turn to things that lead to evil. It's a slippery trap. Keep your eyes on Christ and on God's Word.
Sunday - 11/28
John 8:31-36 (James 1:22-25)
Like the Jews who believed, Jesus says to us that we need to hold to His teaching - because there is liberty in following God's Word. You never have to look over your shoulder or watch your back. Your life is a beautiful open book as you live by the greatest book - The Bible. Following Jesus = Freedom
Monday - 11/29
Psalms about controlling the tongue (James 1:26)
Psalm 141:3 - This is a great memory verse
Psalm 17:3-5
Tuesday - 11/30
Proverbs about controlling the tongue (James 1:26)
Proverbs 12:13
Proverbs 21:23
Wednesday - 12/1
Matthew 25:34-46 (James 1:27)
Pure religion - being so full of love of God that you overflow into wanting to bless others.
See you tonight!!!
Ms. Pearl will be joining us!!
We will be studying James 2:1-13
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Bible Reading 11/4 through 11/17
Hey GEMS!!!
I wanted to get the Bible Reading Plan out here so that we can all keep going with our daily reading of His Word.
Here you go! Enjoy!!
Thursday - 11/4
Luke 8:4-15
This is a parable ( a story Jesus used to teach us some truth). What kind of soil are you? Especially notice verse 13 - what happens when you are tested...do you fall away? Verse 15 - how do we show we are good soil? It's that "P" word that we learned in James 1.
Friday - 11/5
1 Corinthians 10:13
This is powerfully good news! No matter what you are tempted with (temptation comes from Satan, not God) - it's not some new thing! Satan uses the same old tricks. God is aware of Satan's schemes, and He will guide you and provide you with ways to get away from the temptation.
Saturday - 11/6
Matthew 6:13
Jesus teaches us how to pray for help in fighting temptation. We must partner with God by praying, "God - give me your eyes to see temptations around me...Lord, I ask you to guide me in making right decisions that prevent mefrom even going near that evil."
Sunday - 11/7
Luke 4:1-12
Jesus was tempted, but He never sinned (2 Corinthians 5:21). Notice that Jesus used the Word of God - Bible Verses - to rebuke Satan and have victory over temptation! His example teaches us that we have to know the Bible to grow stronger in our ability to resist temptation.
Monday - 11/8
Luke 4:13
The battle doesn't end just because you have one vistory. Keep your guard up at all times...begin your day in prayer...ask God for the eyes to see temptations and His empowering stength to resist it because Satan will wait for a more opportune time to send his demons to mess with you.
Tuesday - 11/9
Listed are places in the Bible that demonstrate that God is interested in testing His people so they can grow to be more like Him: Genesis 22:1 Exodus 16:4 Exodus 20:20 Deuteronomy 8:2, 16 Deuteronomy 13:3 Judges 2:22 2 Chronicles 32:31 Do not be surprised at tests/trials. They are biblical!
Wednesday - 11/10
1 Peter 1:3-9
Take your time with this passage. It is so full of amazing truth. God speaks clearly of "why" we have trials...how He uses them for our good and for His glory. He talks in this passage about the purpose of life...what the "goal" is...to be His people...to have His joy...
This is an amazing pericope! :o)
Thursday - 11/11
Proverbs 4:10-19
James taught us to ask for wisdom. Here is another look at the benefit of asking for God's wisdom. A careful reading of this text shows us that God provides the wisdom, but we still must take action to appropriate it...to choose God's ways in order that His guidance plays out in our lives.
Friday - 11/12
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Because we are God's people through our faith in Christ, we are able to understand spiritual things that others - without His Spirit - cannot. Continually pray and ask God to give you more of His wisdom and understanding.
Saturday - 11/13
Ephesians 5:15-21
Here is a practical teaching about living with God's wisdom as your guide. When we are filled with God's wisdom, good things flood our thoughts and our hearts. Out of the overflow of our hearts, we speak and act in ways that build up ourselves and others.
Sunday - 11/14
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Do you recognize the truth in this? When you see a person who looks peaceful, who seems joy filled - their face is what shows that. When you feel confused, overwhelmed, fearful and lost - your faceshows that as well. God's wisdom truly makes us beautiful - inside and out!
Monday - 11/15
Acts 3:1-4:22
Long stroy to read, but you need the context to fully appreciate Acts 4:13. Peter and John were unschooled, ordinary men - but through the power of the Holy Spirit - which they fully allowed to work through them - they were extraordinary in wisdom.
Tuesday - 11/16
Psalm 7
Keeping James 1:13-15 in mind, read Psalm 7:14-16. When we open ourselves up to evil, it takes root and grows. Now read Psalm 7:10-13, 17. God is your shield against the plots, schemes and works of evil. Stay close to Him through prayer and you will walk in His righteousness.
Wednesday - 11/17
1 Peter 5:6-10
Be on your guard and stand firm in your faith. Don't be surprised by trials...stand strong in the truth that God provides you a way to resist evil and temptation through prayer, reading the Word and being in fellowship with other Christians. :o)
See you tonight!!
I wanted to get the Bible Reading Plan out here so that we can all keep going with our daily reading of His Word.
Here you go! Enjoy!!
Thursday - 11/4
Luke 8:4-15
This is a parable ( a story Jesus used to teach us some truth). What kind of soil are you? Especially notice verse 13 - what happens when you are tested...do you fall away? Verse 15 - how do we show we are good soil? It's that "P" word that we learned in James 1.
Friday - 11/5
1 Corinthians 10:13
This is powerfully good news! No matter what you are tempted with (temptation comes from Satan, not God) - it's not some new thing! Satan uses the same old tricks. God is aware of Satan's schemes, and He will guide you and provide you with ways to get away from the temptation.
Saturday - 11/6
Matthew 6:13
Jesus teaches us how to pray for help in fighting temptation. We must partner with God by praying, "God - give me your eyes to see temptations around me...Lord, I ask you to guide me in making right decisions that prevent mefrom even going near that evil."
Sunday - 11/7
Luke 4:1-12
Jesus was tempted, but He never sinned (2 Corinthians 5:21). Notice that Jesus used the Word of God - Bible Verses - to rebuke Satan and have victory over temptation! His example teaches us that we have to know the Bible to grow stronger in our ability to resist temptation.
Monday - 11/8
Luke 4:13
The battle doesn't end just because you have one vistory. Keep your guard up at all times...begin your day in prayer...ask God for the eyes to see temptations and His empowering stength to resist it because Satan will wait for a more opportune time to send his demons to mess with you.
Tuesday - 11/9
God tests His
peopleListed are places in the Bible that demonstrate that God is interested in testing His people so they can grow to be more like Him: Genesis 22:1 Exodus 16:4 Exodus 20:20 Deuteronomy 8:2, 16 Deuteronomy 13:3 Judges 2:22 2 Chronicles 32:31 Do not be surprised at tests/trials. They are biblical!
Wednesday - 11/10
1 Peter 1:3-9
Take your time with this passage. It is so full of amazing truth. God speaks clearly of "why" we have trials...how He uses them for our good and for His glory. He talks in this passage about the purpose of life...what the "goal" is...to be His people...to have His joy...
This is an amazing pericope! :o)
Thursday - 11/11
Proverbs 4:10-19
James taught us to ask for wisdom. Here is another look at the benefit of asking for God's wisdom. A careful reading of this text shows us that God provides the wisdom, but we still must take action to appropriate it...to choose God's ways in order that His guidance plays out in our lives.
Friday - 11/12
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Because we are God's people through our faith in Christ, we are able to understand spiritual things that others - without His Spirit - cannot. Continually pray and ask God to give you more of His wisdom and understanding.
Saturday - 11/13
Ephesians 5:15-21
Here is a practical teaching about living with God's wisdom as your guide. When we are filled with God's wisdom, good things flood our thoughts and our hearts. Out of the overflow of our hearts, we speak and act in ways that build up ourselves and others.
Sunday - 11/14
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Do you recognize the truth in this? When you see a person who looks peaceful, who seems joy filled - their face is what shows that. When you feel confused, overwhelmed, fearful and lost - your faceshows that as well. God's wisdom truly makes us beautiful - inside and out!
Monday - 11/15
Acts 3:1-4:22
Long stroy to read, but you need the context to fully appreciate Acts 4:13. Peter and John were unschooled, ordinary men - but through the power of the Holy Spirit - which they fully allowed to work through them - they were extraordinary in wisdom.
Tuesday - 11/16
Psalm 7
Keeping James 1:13-15 in mind, read Psalm 7:14-16. When we open ourselves up to evil, it takes root and grows. Now read Psalm 7:10-13, 17. God is your shield against the plots, schemes and works of evil. Stay close to Him through prayer and you will walk in His righteousness.
Wednesday - 11/17
1 Peter 5:6-10
Be on your guard and stand firm in your faith. Don't be surprised by trials...stand strong in the truth that God provides you a way to resist evil and temptation through prayer, reading the Word and being in fellowship with other Christians. :o)
See you tonight!!
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