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Big Idea: Can you read the mind of Christ?1 Corinthians 2:10-16I. Connecting with God at the spiritual level. 1 Corinthians 2:10-11Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, since the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except his spirit within him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.II. Choosing which spirit you're following.1 Corinthians 2:12-14Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who comes from God, so that we may understand what has been freely given to us by God. We also speak these things, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things to spiritual people. But the person without the Spirit does not receive what comes from God's Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to understand it since it is evaluated spiritually.III. Knowing that you know him.1 Corinthians 2:15-16The spiritual person, however, can evaluate everything, and yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone. For who has known the Lord's mind, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.Next Steps: Believe: I need to meet the Holy Spirit for the first time. Become: I will get to know the Holy Spirit more this week. Be Sent: I want people to see the Holy Spirit at work in me this week.Discussion Questions: Who do you know more than anyone else in the world? Can you read their mind?On a scale of 1-10, how much deeper did your relationship with Jesus grow last week?Describe what makes you different than every other person on earth.Are all people spiritual?  Is it possible that some are not at all spiritual? Explain your answer. How certain are you that you know the mind of Christ?Name someone who is following the wrong spirit?Pray for that person by name this week. 

Big Idea: Praying as Spiritual Warfare. Daniel 10:10-14 When prayers shoot straight to the heart of God. Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees. He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured by God. Understand the words that I'm saying to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” After he said this to me, I stood trembling. “Don't be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me after I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the last days, for the vision refers to those days.” I. Do spiritual work through passionate prayer 2 Corinthians 10:3–6              We are human, but we don't wage war as humans do. We use God's mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. And after you have become fully obedient, we will punish everyone who remains disobedient. II. Do spiritual warfare through persistent prayer Lk 18:1-8  Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. “There was a judge in a certain town who didn't fear God or respect people. And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.' “For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't fear God or respect people, yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so that she doesn't wear me out by her persistent coming.' ” Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. Will not God grant justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay helping them? I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” III. Be a spiritual warrior through powerful prayer Rev 12:11  They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; for they did not love their lives to the point of death. Next Steps:  Believe:  I prayed for Jesus to change me for the first time today. Become: I will lay open my soul before I pray this week.  Be Sent:  I will pray for one person every day this year.  Discussion Questions:  Who prayed for your soul before Jesus saved you? What was the last prayer that God answered for you? Can you describe how you engaged in spiritual warfare last week? Have you ever given up on your prayers because they didn't seem to make a difference? On a scale of 1-10, how passionate have your prayers been lately? Who will you pray for every day this year? Vow to pray for one soul this year.

Big Idea: Wise leaders are awesome… foolish leaders make your life awful. Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:1 I. Glory from gloom Nevertheless, the gloom of the distressed land will not be like that of the former times when he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali. But in the future he will bring honor to the way of the sea, to the land east of the Jordan, and to Galilee of the nations. II. Honor from humility But in the future he will bring honor to the way of the sea, to the land east of the Jordan, and to Galilee of the nations. III. Light from darkness  The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. Next Steps:  Believe: I will start following King Jesus today.  Become: I will follow the Holy Spirit entirely this week.  Be Sent: I will push back darkness in my city this week. Discussion Questions:  Who is the wisest person in your life?  What set them apart as wise in your eyes? Have you worked for a boss who negatively impacted the team? What are some examples of foolish leadership? How do you communicate your frustration with a foolish coach or teacher? Many people quit the team or company of a foolish leader. Why do others stay? How do you remain professional when working for a foolish boss? Pray for the faith to follow the Holy Spirit more closely this week. 

In this week's episode, we look back over the past year and remember both the joyful and sorrowful moments in our lives. We discuss the importance of regularly bringing our attention to what God is doing in our lives and reflecting on the opportunities we have to deepen our surrender to God's provision. Today, join us in reflecting on your recent faith journey to discover the beautiful ways God has been shaping your soul through your own joyful and sorrowful mysteries. Joyful - an area of delight or gratitude where you have felt the tangible presence of the Lord Sorrowful - a hurt or an obstacle we've noticed    Heather's One Thing - Big Apple Catholic's new shop! Especially the Holy Spirit crew neck Sister Miriam's One Thing - A quote from St. Catherine of Siena “He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely.” Michelle's One Thing - LifeTeen Summer Camp and Camp Chosatonga   Other Resources Mentioned:  The Women Doctors of the Church Podcast Series   Announcement: New Abiding Together merch is coming soon! Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter to receive updates.   Journal Questions: What were the joyful mysteries (delights, tangible gratitude) of my summer? How are you waiting on the Lord's Providence? What were the sorrowful mysteries (hurts, obstacles) of my summer? Where in my life do I believe that if “it feels bad, it is bad?”   Discussion Questions: Who walked with you throughout this summer? How have you tangibly experienced Christ's presence in the midst of sorrow? Where have you experienced healing from the Lord this summer? What changes are you sensing (internally or externally) with the start of fall?   Quote to Ponder: “Looking at Mary, how can we, her children, fail to let the aspiration to beauty, goodness and purity of heart be aroused in us? Her heavenly candor draws us to God, helping us to overcome the temptation to live a mediocre life composed of compromises with evil, and directs us decisively towards the authentic good that is the source of joy.” (Angelus, December 8, 2005 Pope Benedict)   Scripture for Lectio:  “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)   Sponsor - Called to Communicate Our baptism equips and compels us to extend the prophetic mission of Jesus Christ.  Each woman who has encountered Christ has a story and a message of hope. We live in times that need women's voices to reclaim the power of words and put them in the service of the Gospel. Called to Communicate is a free 5-day online conference beginning September 30, 2024. This online event promises encouragement, laughter, tears, practical advice, and spiritual wisdom from the women leading in the Church's mission of evangelization. Register at CalledtoCommunicate.com. If the event dates have passed, the entire conference is still available to purchase and watch!  Listen to powerful interviews with Heather, Michelle, Sister Miriam and many others. Use code “Abide” for $10 off extended access and bonus gifts.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Called to Communicate 01:28 - Intro 02:21 - Welcome 06:37 - Guiding Quote 07:40 - Joy 15:36 - Sorrow 30:05 - One Things 33:02 - Announcement

Just Fishing, 3 of 4 from September 15th, 2024 “Following Jesus' mission means being treated like Jesus.” Matthew 10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY Following Christ isn't always comfortable - it often leads to conflict and opposition. Yet, we're called to be 'fishers of men,' interrupting the ordinary with God's extraordinary purpose. In Matthew 10, we're challenged to embrace Jesus' mission with courage and conviction. The imagery of fishing from the fish's perspective offers a profound insight: people may resist the gospel, but that doesn't mean we're doing something wrong. We're encouraged to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves, advancing the kingdom despite persecution. The key message is clear: centering our identity on Jesus gives us the strength to face any opposition. We're reminded that we're of immense value to God, who knows even the number of hairs on our heads. This teaching urges us to reorder our priorities, putting Christ above all else, even family ties. As we engage in this mission, we're promised that those who receive us will be blessed. It's a call to step out in faith, knowing that following Jesus' mission means being treated like Jesus Himself. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Just Fishing, 2 of 4 from September 8th, 2024 “Jesus entrusts His mission to us, together.” John 4:27-42 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY Sometimes our spiritual lives can feel stale, like opening a bag of chips that's lost its crunch but Jesus invites us into a fresh, living relationship with Him. He offers 'living water' that satisfies our deepest thirsts and transforms us from the inside out. In this message we are reminded us that Jesus' heart is for all people - those we like and those we tend to avoid. The Samaritan woman's excitement about her encounter with Jesus led her to share with others, showing us that we don't need to have all the answers to share our faith - we just need to be excited about what Jesus is doing in our lives. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Greater Than Covenants & Blood, 3 of 4, June 2nd, 2024 “Jesus invites us into heavenly peace for living in the midst of storms.” Hebrews 10:10-25 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Love Your Neighbor, 5 of 7, April 28th, 2024 “True love serves loyally for the long-haul.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 by Michael Lockstampfor (miklocks) REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

How do you become an encourager in a world full of competition and comparison? In this episode, you will hear how to live the “Barnabas Way.”So Good Moments: How an epic encounter in the New Testament birthed the early Church.How the Holy Spirit went from being limited to one place to being everywhere. What it means to be a daughter of encouragement and live the “Barnabas Way.”How our encounter can open the door for others to have their own encounter. How to see an opportunity when others see a problem. How to be generous with everything we have…and more!Discussion Questions: Who in your life is a great D.O.E. (Daughter of Encouragement)? How has someone else opened a door for you, or how have you opened a door for someone else? What does being a daughter of encouragement mean to you? How is the “Barnabas Way” counter-culture to what we see today?Has there ever been a time when others saw a problem, but you saw potential? Resources: Zayas StudiosShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Big Idea: You can't survive on borrowed faith. Genesis 24:1-49 1. We all start with borrowed faith. Genesis 24: 1-9 "Abraham was now old, getting on in years, and the Lord had blessed him in everything. Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, and I will have you swear by the Lord, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live, but will go to my land and my family to take a wife for my son Isaac.” The servant said to him, “Suppose the woman is unwilling to follow me to this land? Should I have your son go back to the land you came from?” Abraham answered him, “Make sure that you don't take my son back there..." 2. Next comes a step of faith.   Genesis 24: 10-14 "The servant took ten of his master's camels, and with all kinds of his master's goods in hand, he went to Aram-naharaim, to Nahor's town. At evening, the time when women went out to draw water, he made the camels kneel beside a well outside the town. “Lord, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “make this happen for me today, and show kindness to my master Abraham..." 3. Then it becomes your own faith.  Genesis 24: 15-26 "Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah—daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor—coming with a jug on her shoulder. Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin—no man had been intimate with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came up. Then the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jug.” She replied, “Drink, my lord.” She quickly lowered her jug to her hand and gave him a drink..." 4. Finally, you have faith to loan others.    Genesis 24: 27-46 "The girl ran and told her mother's household about these things. Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and Laban ran out to the man at the spring. As soon as he had seen the ring and the bracelets on his sister's wrists, and when he had heard his sister Rebekah's words—“The man said this to me!”—he went to the man. He was standing there by the camels at the spring. Laban said, “Come, you who are blessed by the Lord. Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded..." Next Steps: Believe: I need to start my journey of faith today. Become: I will live out my faith this week.  Be Sent: I will let someone borrow my faith this week. Discussion Questions: Who first loaned you their faith? Can you get into heaven on someone else's faith?  Back up your answer using Scripture.  What was your first big step of faith? At what point did your faith become your own? How similar is your faith to that of your parents? Who is the last person you “loaned” your faith to? Pray for the opportunity to loan someone your faith this week.

"Know Your Rights this Christmas" (John 1:9-12 and 1 John 2:28-3:3) Among Us: A Christmas Story Sunday, December 10th Discussion Questions: Who is the "true light" mentioned in verse 9 and why is light a fitting description of this figure? (Hint: consider John 8:12) What are some ways we can share the "true light" of Jesus with others in our community? How is Jesus a light into the darkness of our lives and the lives of those we know and love? Why do you think the world did not recognize the true light, even though it was made through him? (v. 10) Share a time when you felt "rejected" or "not recognized" by those around you. How did you find your own light in that situation?What does it mean that Jesus "came to his own, and his own people did not receive him"? (v. 11) What is the "right to become children of God" that Jesus gives in verse 12? How does one receive this right? How can we better receive the "right to become children of God" and live out our inheritance as his children?How does this passage challenge or encourage your understanding of Jesus and your relationship with him? Children of God have Confidence in God (1 John 2:28) - Why do Children of God have confidence in their relationship with God? How does confidence practically change our relationship with God? What is the difference between a relationship with God marked by either confidence or shame?  Children of God Are Becoming Like God (1 John 2:29) - How does being a Child of God set the course of our life and transform us to be more like God? Children of God Experience the Love of God (1 John 3:1) - How do Children of God experience the love of God? How are you currently experiencing the love of God in your life? What ways does the love of God help, strengthen, support and guide us? Children of God Have Hope in God's Future (1 John 3:2-3) - How does having hope in Jesus' return purify us? How have your experienced the purifying power of hope in your life? k What ways can we be praying for one another and supporting one another this week?

"Who is Coming Over for Christmas?" (John 1:1-5) Among Us: A Christmas Story Sunday, November 26th Discussion Questions: Who is someone you are looking forward to seeing this Christmas season? Why is preparing our hearts so important for our deep enjoyment of the Christmas season. Jesus is the Eternal God - John 1:1 (What does it mean that Jesus is the Word?) Jesus is the Creator God - John 1:2-3 (Why is it important to understand that Jesus is the Creator? Jesus is the Living God - John 1:4-5 (How is Jesus the life and the light?) How would you explain the incarnation to someone who has never heard of it? How does the incarnation affect your daily faith? Why does it even matter if Jesus is divine? How can we pray for one another as we start this year's Christmas season.

Discussion Questions Who in your life has modeled generosity for you? How so? How would you describe the difference between a contract and a covenant? (refer to Genesis 22 if needed) Why does this distinction matter as disciples of Jesus? Share about a time you gave or received generously. What was the impact on you? What did you better understand about God, yourself, or others? Where in your life do you sense God asking you to grow in whole life stewardship? What's one step you could take?

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series!  Kay Donaldson, the director of the Alabama Bass Trail, is our guest today. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of fishing tournaments and angling in Alabama as Kay shares some incredible insights and experiences with us.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who influenced Kay's love of fishing in the waters of North Alabama? What are the main reasons people travel to North Alabama for fishing? 3. How has the Alabama Bass Trail expanded marketing efforts in this area? How did the Alabama Bass Trail gain the support of the Governor's Office and State Agencies for the Alabama Bass Trail project? Were there any challenges or surprises along the way? What are some benefits of fishing in Alabama for the economy and individuals and families seeking outdoor adventures? Compare and contrast the fishing experiences for different species like bass, crappie, and catfish. How do the techniques, gear, and overall experiences differ? Discuss the impact of social media on the fishing community, both positive and negative. How has it changed the sponsorship landscape and the way anglers connect? How does the fishing community contribute to conservation efforts in Alabama? What partnerships exist with state agencies, and how do they work together? How has the introduction of live coverage and social media impacted the viewership of fishing events? Do you think this trend will continue to grow? What have been Kay's experiences and journey in creating content for their podcast? What lessons can be learned from their commitment to giving anglers a platform to share their passion?LEARN MORETo learn more about the Alabama Bass Trail, visit their websites at https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/ or https://fishalabama.org/ on the following social sites:Facebook - Alabama Bass Trail Facebook - Fish AlabamaInstagram - Alabama Bass Trail Instagram - Fish AlabamaYouTube - Alabama Bass Trail TV NEXT STEPSTo begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at https://www.gulfshores.com/.If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.KEYWORDSAlabama Bass Trail, Bass Fishing, Gulf Shores and Orange BeachTourism, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#AlabamaBassTrail #BassFishing #ExploreAlabama #TravelAlabama #GulfShoresAlabama #OutdoorAdventure #OutdoorAdventure #OWAA2023Podcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Discussion Questions Who do you go to for advice or questions? Why that person? Read James 3:13–18. What does earthly wisdom look like (verses 14–16)? How is heavenly wisdom different from earthly wisdom as described in verses 17 and 18? What qualities in verse 17 do you need more of in yourself? What difference would this make in your life? Read James 4:1–2. Think of a recent disagreement you've had with someone. What was at the root of it? How do these verses shed light on how to approach disagreements? How does what you learned about heavenly wisdom provide further insights on handling disagreements?

This is the 35th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Our identity in three words: People, Law, Place (21:27-40a).Your testimony is the Gospel's opportunity (21:40b-22:21).Not every opportunity will be handled well (22:22-29). Discussion Questions: Who are the American church's “gentiles” (Outsiders that we often fail to love)? How does this passage challenge us to love better? Think about some times you have heard Christians share their testimony. What was the experience like? How did it impact your own faith? Why are stories like those so powerful? In your DC: Tell us your story. What is your testimony? Think in terms of the 4 steps discussed today (1. Brokenness, 2. Personal conversion, 3. New family identity in the Church/baptism, 4. A redeemed vocation/calling/ministry).

Discussion Questions Who first shared the gospel with you? What was your initial reaction? Read Romans 10:9–13. In your own words, what does it mean to believe in Jesus? Thinking about your friends and family who may not believe in Jesus, what do you think is the hardest thing for them to believe? Is there something holding you back from proclaiming, and living, that Jesus is Lord?

February 20, 2022                                                                                          You don't have to recover from Healthy Relationships.Relationships work if you work on them.Healthy people have Healthy Relationships.When Jacob saw Rachel, daughter of his uncle Laban, and Laban's sheep, he went over and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle's sheep.  Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud.  Genesis 29:10-11Learn to Love the Work.Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.  Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Genesis 29:16-17Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I'll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”  …  So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.  Genesis 29. 18,20Daily CommunicationWeekly Date NightsGo on Vacation without the kidsRegular Marriage CounselingWhen it looks different than you thought, don't run from it, work on it.Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to make love to her.”  Genesis 29:21 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn't I? Why have you deceived me?”  Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one. Genesis 29:25Relationship DestroyersCriticism.Antidote:  Gentle Start-upA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  Proverbs 15:1Contempt.Antidote:  Build a Culture of Appreciation and RespectThere are seven things that the Lord hates and cannot tolerate: A proud look… Proverbs 6:16Defensiveness.Antidote:  Take Responsibility.An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Proverbs 18:19Stonewalling.Antidote:  Physiological Self-Soothing. If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day.  Ephesians 4:26I'm not wishing for a better marriage; I'm working for it.Discussion Questions:Who is your life has shown you a Healthy Relationship/s?What are some fun things you love to do together?Name an area in yourself, that you know you need to work on.How can you stay honorable and life-giving in a conflict?Describe ways to build a culture of appreciation and respect in your relationships?

Looking Above - Episode 12 It's Galentines Day, what better day to discuss how we love our girlfriends better? I enjoyed my discussion, with my friend Sara McCormick, the youth pastor at New Life. I hope this episode encourages you to love your friends well! Discussion Questions: Who followed through on the "to-do" task from last week and reached out to those in their circles? How did that go? Tell the group a story about a friend who loved you well. What did that look like? Take a few minutes to re-cap the five love languages. Share some ideas of how you have seen these love languages used well in friendships. What is your primary love language? How could your friends use your love language to show you, love? Re-read John 13:34-35. Why are we to love each other well? Talk about how Jesus loved his disciples/friends. Can you give examples of his love in action? If we are to follow Jesus' example, how should we love our friends? Have you ever been in a situation, like Sara, where you were struggling but didn't tell your friends? Why didn't you tell them? How might the situation have been different if you had been honest with your friends? What keeps us from being honest with friends? Time to get honest...how are you doing with friendships? Do you and your friends show each other love well? If not, why not? How could this group show you love? Reflect back on your circles from last week. Do you know the love languages of the friends in your circles? The Takeaway: In order to love each other well, friends need to communicate well. To-Do this Week: Start having conversations with the friends in your circles, ask them how can you better love each other?

Discussion Questions:Who have you learned from in enduring hardship well? What is it about the way they have endured difficult situation that has had an impact on you?Read Phil 1:12-18a where Paul responds to the Philippians' question about how he is doing in his imprisonment. As you read through this text, are there questions that arise that it would be help to voice, and discuss with your group what you think it is saying?Paul recognised his difficult situation as one that was actually advancing the gospel in his time. How might our current circumstance enable an advancement of the gospel in our time? What might be required of us to see this happen?What does it mean for us to adopt a non-competitive posture in relation to other Christians in our context? You might think together about the way comparison can foster a sense of competition, and the way a secure identity and shared mission dispels it.What impact does a posture/perspective of thankfulness have on the community as a whole? In what ways are Paul's words to the Philippians here instructive to us today?Practice:Make thankfulness a habit. If you find identifying what you are thankful for difficult then this is a good thing for you to try (e.g. maybe you don't feel thankful for anything right now, so trying to name something seems disingenuous?). It's interesting that is actually in the attempted articulation of things that we are grateful for that can sometimes help us to experience a feeling of thankfulness.If you're willing to give it a try, here are a few ideas how you could put this into practice this week:As you go on your daily walk, name something to God that you are thankful for today. Rather than naming something general (like 'my work', or 'my friends'), try to be as specific as possible, like a specific experience, or a specific thing about your work or family you are thankful for.Ask a trusted friend to ask you once a week; 'What are you thankful for today?' Take your time in answering, and it's okay to need to speak it out before you figure out what you are actually thankful for.Send a text, write an email (or a letter!), or make a call to say thank you to someone (for something specific that you are actually thankful to them for). And then add it to your schedule to make a habit of doing this each week as we step through Philippians.

We are so excited to share our conversation with Dr. Stephen Wellum on the person of Christ. Dr. Wellum is a father of five, a professor of theology at Southern Seminary, and editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. His new book, The Person of Christ: An Introduction, is a part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series by Crossway. This episode has been such an encouragement to the Journeywomen team, and we pray that it moves you to know your Savior more and to love him for who he is.  FULL SHOW NOTES   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who is Jesus? Take a moment to share or write who you believe Jesus to be based on what Scripture says about him. What is the importance of Jesus being both fully God and fully man? What verses or passages in the Bible show you Christ’s character most clearly? Consider memorizing one of these passages. What does it mean to look to Jesus in faith and trust? How can you do that today? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORS Kaleidoscope retells every book of the Bible in beautifully-designed single volumes with elementary-aged kids in mind. We are so excited about their new book, Sound The Alarm: The Story of Joel, Amos, and Jonah, written by our friend Caroline Saunders. Check them out at readkaleidoscope.com and get 10% off with the code JOURNEYWOMEN. HelloFresh is America’s #1 Meal Kit, bringing fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes right to your door. HelloFresh takes the stress out of meal planning and grocery shopping, so that home cooking is simple, easy, fun, and affordable! Go to HelloFresh.com/journeywomen12 and use the code journeywomen12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Dwell has a mission to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word, which is also one of our greatest desires at Journeywomen! Dwell offers a variety of voices, translations, and background music so you can find the sound that’s right for you! To start using Dwell to get God’s Word in your ears, go to dwellapp.io/journeywomen, where you can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 33% off Dwell for life.    FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review   Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.    Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!  

The Creation of Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Andrew Bowles 19 April 2020 ----- Discussion Questions ----- Who is the wisest person that you know? How did they become wise? What is wisdom? Do you believe that the world we live in reflects the wisdom of God? What does it mean for Proverbs 1:7 to say 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge'? What area of your life do you need wisdom for at the moment?

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen Podcast, we are talking with Dori Willeman about what it’s like to be the mentor in another woman’s life. Dori lives in New Hampshire with her husband Don, the pastor of Christ Redeemer Church. They are very proud of their four adult children. As a pastor's wife for the past 20 years, she has served in many capacities but is most passionate about discipling women.  In addition to serving the local church, she serves as a Ministry Fellow for a Christian Campus Ministry discipling Dartmouth College students.    RESOURCES Daily Disciple-Making Course by Amy Gannett   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • Who is someone who has cheered on the work of the gospel in your life • What does it look like to cheer on the work of the gospel in someone else’s life? • Who have you known the Lord to be and how has he been good and faithful in your life?  • What is the goal of discipleship?  • As a disciple of Christ, how you can further engage in your local community to walk in obedience to the call to “go and make disciples?”   SCRIPTURE MEMORY  “So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8   FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. For a free 2 week trial go to prepdish.com/journey.  The Christian Standard Bible translation is built for the church. The She Reads Truth Bible is thoughtfully and artfully designed to highlight the beauty, goodness, and truth of scripture. The (in)Courage Devotional Bible provides a ton of devotional content centered around the messiness of life.  Pine Cove is a Christ-centered, others-focused, and seriously fun summer camp. Use the code JOURNEY250 for $250 off a first time, overnight youth camp registration.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

“The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.”-Pope Francis “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” -Proverbs 11:12 Discussion Questions Who in your life do you think of as being humble? What makes them seem humble to you? Do your […] The post Forgotten Virtues: Humility appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Lauren Weir on the topic of asking intentional questions. Y’all know that question-asking is one of my favorite topics, and let me be the first to say that Lauren absolutely knocked it out of the park. We talked about everything from how we can ask intentional questions in our study of the Word to how we can use intentional questions to know and love one another better.   I really believe this conversation will help you in your endeavor to know and love others with the hope of loving them, enjoying them, and leading them to Jesus. So you’ll know her a little better, Lauren is a wife and mother and lover of Jesus with a heart that beats to communicate the goodness and glory of God. Her love for God's Word and discipleship led her to pursue a Master of Biblical Counseling degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the owner of Words Worth Noting, a ministry dedicated to providing resources and cultivating life through the beauty of Scripture. Lauren loves counseling, writing, creating, and discipling as much as she loves getting to spend a whole lot of time with her little girl.   I genuinely hope this conversation encourages you to continue growing the skill of asking intentional questions, not only of others, but of yourself and most importantly, in your study of God’s Word.   LAUREN’S RESOURCES Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp X Ray Questions by David Powlison How to Study the Bible PDF by Words Worth Noting (free!)   LAUREN’S SIMPLE JOYS Her daughter Her writer’s group Friends to spend time with day to day   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who do you know that is great at asking intentional questions? How can you ask intentional questions in your study of the Word? How can you ask intentional questions to yourself? To a friend? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 3 Luke 6:45 Hebrews 10 Matthew 6 John 6    CONNECT WITH LAUREN Website Instagram   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS   Marriage After God is a weekly podcast hosted by Aaron and Jennifer Smith intended to encourage, inspire, and challenge Christian marriages to chase after God together and to cultivate an extraordinary marriage. Be sure to check out their podcast here!   SuperChewer BarkBox is a monthly delivery of 6 new items that your super chewing dog will love. Each month's box comes with 2 tough toys, 2 meaty chews, and 2 full bags of treats. For a limited time get 50% off your first month by visiting superchewer.com/hunter and enter code HUNTER at checkout.   Simple Contacts lets you renew your prescription and re-order your brand of lenses from anywhere using an online vision test. To get $20 off, visit simplecontacts.com/journeywomen20 or just enter code journeywomen20 at checkout.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Discussion Questions: Who is your Barnabas? (Acts 4:34-37) How does the Holy Spirit go about encouraging us? Why? (John 14:25-27) What’s the easiest part of your encouragement ministry? Hardest? Why? How do you practice the Ministry of the Second Chance? What are the pluses and pitfalls? (Acts 15:35-41) What encouraging word do you need to […] The post A Seldom Heard Word appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.

In this month of May, dedicated to mothers, we wanted to talk about our Lady, our Mother Mary. In this episode we chat about the calling of all women to spiritual motherhood and how we relate to Mary as our mother. We also discuss how Mary can be a powerful model for us of openness to the will of God and filling of the Holy Spirit and how she can assist us in our journey closer to Jesus. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Art “Mary and Eve by Sr. Grace Remington, 2013” Michelle's One Thing - Love Good Culture Heather's One Thing - Fish Taco’s (defrost frozen Mahi Mahi from Costco, sprinkle with Montreal Chicken spice (or whatever you have) and grill for a few minutes each side until it flakes. Serve with a buffet of chopped cilantro, black beans, tortilla chips, salsa, grated cheese, sliced lime, jasmine rice, and soft tortillas) YUM! Discussion Questions: Who is Mary in your life? Mary has various titles such as Refuge of Sinners, Star of the Sea, Blessed Mother. What is your favorite title for Mary? Why? Have you had anyone in your life that you’ve experienced as a spiritual mother or who you have been a spiritual mother to? Journal Questions: How could you grow in your relationship with Mary this month? How can you follow the model of Mary in openness to the Holy Spirit? What can Mary show you about what it means to be a woman? Quote to Ponder: “Mary, she existed in the divine mind as an eternal thought before there were any mothers. She is the mother of mothers she is the world's first love” -Fulton Sheen