Remain in Him

Hope is an essential element to life, but it can be hard to hang onto in the constantly changing situations of life. Even so, it is in our survival nature to look for “a light at the end of the tunnel”. So, what is the secret to hanging on when we're constantly disappointed in the darkness? How can we see the stars of hope peeping through the darkness of the night sky? How can we cultivate hope that sustains us and allows us to carry that light to others? Let's explore the ways to stir up hope. Resources: Hebrews 11:1 Psalm 25:5 Hebrews 12:11 I Peter 1:12-13 Psalm 42:11 Hebrews 6:18-19 I Corinthians 15:19 Psalm 16:5 Acts 2:9 Romans 15:13

Someone has said: “It is not love that makes a relationship complicated; it's the people in it who do.” That's true whether it is romantic love, love between friends, or love of fellow humanity. So, what can be done to uncomplicate it? If it's possible for mere humans to love like Christ, what that really look like? How do we bring a spark of love wherever we are? Resources:  I John 4:7-21  1 John 4:16  John 14:21  Romans 5:5  I Corinthians 13:13  Psalm 46:10  I John 4:7  2 Corinthians 5:14-15  1 Peter 4:8  I John 3:18

In the crush to find out who we are, we can struggle with the age-old questions of “why am I here…what is my purpose?”  How can we find it? How do we walk in it?”  Are there exercises we can use to separate an overall purpose from an individual purpose? Join us for the discussion Resources 2 Corinthians 3:18 Matthew 28:19 John 14:21 Acts 13:36 Psalm 119:105 Matthew 25:23 Acts 17:26 Ephesians 2:10 Lamentations 3:22-23 Proverbs 19:21 John 21:17-23

Peace is a much sought-after state of being that can be illusive, hard-won, and sometimes fleeting. We often have little control over the “outer things” that affect our peace, but can inner peace be cultivated in a way to steady our souls? Is perfect peace that divine gift of the Spirit that can make a difference on our outlook on life? And if it affects our outlook, can it also affect the outcome of our circumstances? Scripture Verses Romans 5:1 Isaiah 53:5 Isaiah 9:6 Romans 8:6 John 14:27 NLT Colossians 3:15 Psalm 28:7 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Other Resources: Roy Hession, The Calvary Road, 1950. Evelyn Christenson, What Happens When Women Pray, 1975. Tasha Cobbs Leonard songlist -He Knows My Name -No Longer Slaves -Break Every Chain

How does the way we view our circumstances affect the level of gratitude we exhibit? Can our focus encourage a thankfulness that goes beyond those circumstances? Is an attitude of gratitude a discipline we can cultivate in our hearts? A mindful podcast for a season of thanks. Bible Verses Psalm 9:1 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 100:4 Luke 17:11-19 2 Corinthians 9:15 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 12:2 Book: A Thankful Heart by Carole Lewis Song: Give Thanks, written by Don Moen

In this hectic world, how can we invite Christ's presence into our lives? Does the discipline of having a time in the day set aside for pursuing Him really work? Called by various names: quiet time, devo, sacred time, we're sometimes overwhelmed with the thought of it. How can we find the time, prepare ourselves for that time, and what tools are helpful? Our conversation will cover the big question of a quiet time and how despite challenges, it is actually achievable! Quotes “The first and chief need of our life is fellowship with God.” Andrew Murray Scripture Mentioned Psalm 131:2 Jeremiah 29:11-13 Mark 1:35 Lev 6.12a Leviticus 6.13   Some of our favorite Devotionals Oswald Chambers: My Utmost for His Highest Amy Carmichael: Thou Givest, They Gather; Edges of His Ways ( a sampling from various books); His Thoughts Said, His Father Said (for discouraging times); If (to encourage us to love like Calvary's love) Andrew Murray: Teach Me To Pray A.W.Tozer: The Pursuit of God; The Best of A.W. Tozer (chapters from various books compiled by Warren Weirsbe) Kenneth Boa: : Handbook To Renewal: Renewing your mind with affirmations from scripture. L.B. Colman: Streams In The Desert Social Media: Facebook: He Is Your Life Instagram: he_is_your_life

While scripture reveals the character and nature of God, prayer is the place where we go to form a relationship with Him. It's simply a conversation with the One we love. How can we develop a deep relationship of prayer? On this episode we'll explore some ways to approach prayer and some of the questions and issues that affect our prayer. Formats for Prayers The ACTS method of Christian prayer: ADORATION: Give God praise and honor for who He is as Lord over all. CONFESSION: Honestly confess and repent of the sin in your life. THANKSGIVING: Verbalize what you're grateful for in your life and in the world around you. SUPPLICATION: Pray for the needs of others and yourself. THE LORD'S PRAYER This prayer has been broken down many ways as a model. Here are three models to identify the various sections. His Name, His kingdom, His will, Give us, Forgive us, Lead us, Deliver us. (Andrew Murray) God's glory, God's kingdom, God's will, Provision, Forgiveness, Guidance, Protection. His Presence, His praise, His Purpose, His Provision, His Pardon, His Protection Quotes “The first and chief need of our Christian life is fellowship with God.” Andrew Murray “God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything that He knows.” Timothy Keller “God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.” Charles Spurgeon Bible Verses Quoted: Matthew 18:19-20 Romans 8:28-29 Luke 18:1-8 I John 5:14 Jeremiah 33:3 Mark 14:36 James 4:8 Other Resources Christenson, Evelyn Carol. What Happens When Women Pray. (2008) James Dobson a story was mentioned but no book

The Word of God is life! We believe that every word of the Bible is true and that everything we need for life is found in it. The deepening relationship we desire to have with our Lord is found there too. So, how can Scripture become more alive to us so that we can fall more in love with the Word of God? Let's start that conversation! Scripture shared in this episode: John 1:1 Psalm 27:8 Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 24:35 Psalm 18:30 Psalm 46:10 Psalm 119:18 Isaiah 26:3 Proverbs 27:17 Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 1 Corinthians 2:12 Ephesians 6:10-20 Resources: The Bible Memory App A traditional memory tool for key Bible verses: http://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory- system There are many verses in the book of Romans that will help point a person to salvation: *We are all sinners ( Romans 3:10,23) *The wages of our sin is death (Romans 6:23) *Jesus paid our sin debt on the cross ( Romans 5:8) *Salvation comes by faith, that is, by confessing with our mouths and believing in our hearts (Romans 10:9,10) *Call on the Lord for salvation and get saved ( Romans 10:13) A sample prayer to ask Jesus into your heart: God, I have not always lived my life in a way that is pleasing to you. I have made wrong choices and followed paths that took me into sin. I acknowledge that and I repent and ask you to forgive me and I choose to follow a new path that You show me. I am choosing You, Jesus, and asking you to come into my heart. I am grateful that your sacrifice on the cross was payment for my sin, and resurrection is the way for my eternal life. I want that abundant, eternal life. I want Your Holy Spirit to come into my life to help me overcome temptations and to guide me in how to live for You. I trust that Your plans for me are good. Help me to trust You more, even as I come to know You better. Give me a deep hunger for Your Word and for relationship with You. I thank you that I am now a new creature with a new beginning. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Friendship is a basic human need, but it doesn't mean it's always easy. We will discuss how we can be a better friend, grow in friendships and gain new friends by applying Scripture. The Lord cares about our day to day lives, and desires to help us as we seek Him through The Word of God. This care and instruction includes our friendships. Scripture shared in this episode: James 1:17 1 Corinthians 15:33 Colossians 3:12-13 Romans 12:10 Resources: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables.(1908) Social Media: Facebook: HeIs Your Life Instagram: he_is_your_life

As women, we face so many things day to day. Our desire is to encourage women to draw closer to the Lord. We want to start the conversations that always turn us to an answer from the Lord.