Ladies, we’re so thrilled you’re with us, committed to seeing God do amazing things in the lives of our women this summer. Until we meet again (Mark it down! August 21!), use this handy smart phone wallpaper to serve as a reminder of our collective prayer through the upcoming season: Lord, teach me the unforced … [Read more…]
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Mirror, Mirror
We use mirrors every day. I mean, we females usually balk at going out in public not knowing whether our hair looks right, or our clothes look appropriate, or our mascara isn’t smudged. Or, perhaps the most widely used reason by most women: do these pants make my backside look big? The truth is we … [Read more…]
CHISEL: Sculpting a New You in the New Year
As someone who teaches group fitness, specifically strength training, I know well the impact a new year has on gym memberships. In January, they pack out. By spring, many have disappeared. As Pastor David reminded us in his first message of this New Year, losing weight is always the majority’s number one resolution. People have … [Read more…]
Healthy Living
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price, so glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 As women, it can be so difficult to make taking care of … [Read more…]
Pin it Friday: An Easter Celebration
It’s almost Easter, and Spring is in the air! All of creation is starting to wake up again from its winter slumber; the flowers, trees, and birds are blooming and bustling with energy. When you think about it, what an amazing time to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Savior! What a great reminder … [Read more…]
Pin it Fridays
We’re going to start celebrating the start of our weekends with a new feature entitled “Pin it Fridays.” Each week on the blog, we’ll post pictures of recipes, crafts, organizational tools, etc. for you to try out, share with your friends, and post to Pinterest. For those of you unfamilar with Pinterest, it’s a really … [Read more…]
#LifeChange
I always talk to God when I’m on my morning jog. It’s when I’m completely focused on HIM and the beauty He’s created is all around me. It’s during this time that I feel His presence and encouragement. I’m so thankful to call Him my Father! Just this morning, while listening to the birds sing, … [Read more…]
On a Soapbox
(steps onto soapbox)…OK, Ladies! Buckle up, because I’m about to make some of you uncomfortable – some of you are going to squirm and frankly, I don’t care. Go ahead and take deep breaths because here it goes… it’s time to talk about sex. Yep, I said it – Sex. Many of you have young … [Read more…]
Make it Stick
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:12 Many times we stay where we are because we don’t surrender our problem or desire to God fully. … [Read more…]
Buckle Up!
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 When I started Chronological Bible Study two years ago, this verse came up during one of our earliest … [Read more…]