Been a while...

Hey everyone...

It's been so long. I'm so sorry for that...it's been one of those seasons where everything and then some is going on. I'm enjoying every moment of it all but haven't had the time to really sit down and write it all out.

This semester I've been teaching a Women's Bible Study class - it's been so fun. I've met some amazing women and God has showed us so much. Right now we are finishing the new Jonah study by Priscilla Shirer. It's so good...I just love her!

Next semester I'm going to be teaching a Mom's of Daughters class...I'm really excited about it - I did a survey and I'm getting the results all together right now.

This coming December and January - I'm going to be teaching a new series God has given me for girls 7th grade-college. It's going to be on Monday nights during the Christmas break. We will be discovering the promises God has in store for us. Yesterday I started realizing that the new Bible Study 'Wonderland' is only 15 days away. Wow! How did that get here so quickly? With that said...if you are or know any girl who is in 7th-college, send them my way during the Christmas break. It's going to be a blast...we will have Cookie and Ornament Exchanges, White Elephant Gift, and giveaways!

Looking forward to getting back in here and doing life with my blogger world!

Week 2 of Summer Girls Bible Study

I'm so so loving studying the Word of God with these girls! God is showing us so much and teaching us a ton. This past week we studied Colossians 3 - setting our hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things. How many times do we set our heart & mind on earthly things? I know personally, I can get so easily caught up in the everyday life and miss so many God opportunities. I want to make the most of each day and ONLY set my heart and mind on things of God.

Then I just love love love verse 4 - "When Christ, who is your life..." I love that - not part of your life, not some of your life, "WHEN CHRIST, WHO IS YOUR LIFE!" Love that...Christ should be our whole life. There is no question. God rules your life - there is no room for other junk.

So many times we learn to fill our life with things and stuff that can be causing a static connection between God and us. I don't know about you, but as the Scriptures continue to talk about ridding ourselves of the junk - I don't want anything in my life but things of God. This week, we are challenged to rid ourselves of anything that does not please God. I'm so excited to see what God is going to show us so we can be a better example and light for Him.

Here are a few snap shots of this week:

Summer Girl's Bible Study

Can you believe it's summer? It sure did get here quick...I'm exceptionally excited about this summer because God has placed on my heart to write and teach a 5 week series for teenage girls at our house.

God is so good isn't He? He placed on my heart a couple of months ago about doing a study and shortly after started telling me exactly what to teach on. This summer series is called, Sex and the City. We are discussing friends, fashion, glamour, sex, and of course our city. I love digging into God's Word! He has personally been challenging me in my relationship with Him while preparing to teach and live out the lessons He has given me.

This past Monday we kicked off the 5 week series! We had a wonderful time digging into God's Word and learning about Him. We were challenged in our friendships and that at the end of the day, our relationship with Him is all that matters!

I look forward to the what He has in store for this series!

Here are a few snap shots of the night. Sorry on the group photo - a few girls left before the photo was taken!