Okay, so I feel I am getting the hang of this one anothering thing now, I just need to gather a group of people around me, pray for them, encourage them, forgive them and love them. I can manage this. So I’ll do what I usually do; find people like me who I have lots … Continue reading BIBLICAL FRIENDSHIP
“My sin, not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more” I’ve had these two lines of the hymn stuck in my head for about a month now. Yesterday, while humming it over and over on a two-hour car journey, the penny finally dropped. The whole of … Continue reading BEAR WITH ONE ANOTHER
This month’s topic has been the call to bear each other’s burdens. Considering this subject my imagination was caught by two little words which sound exactly the same, but are spelt differently and have two very different meanings. To ‘bear’ and to ‘bare.’ Some years ago I had a dear friend whose marriage crumbled right … Continue reading LET’S BEAR AND BARE
Listening is one aspect of carrying one another’s burdens. James 1:19 says this: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” I came across a thought provoking article on Good Listening by David Mathis-Desiring God.”Sustained, active listening is a great … Continue reading LISTENING: THOUGHT FOR TODAY
When I first heard this month’s topic, I thought “That’s very straight-forward, I’m always happy to help others out. Bake a cake for an occasion, give someone a lift, pick something up from a shop. No problem!” However, as time went on the penny dropped. Through the Holy Spirit’s prompting, God gave me a hard … Continue reading BEAR ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS
“So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV Hi Sister Bloggers! We are considering “carrying each other’s burdens,” this month. Okay, so are you gazing through glazed eyes at all the … Continue reading SHARING OUR LIVES
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the Law of Christ.” Galations 6:2 NIV We learned in our bible study last week that praying for one another is commanded in Scripture for the simple reason that God has made us one family in Christ. We bear one another’s burdens and share … Continue reading CARRY ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS
How do we serve, love and encourage others when we are feeling in need of encouragement ourselves? It is so much easier to serve others from a place of assurance, confidence and contentment, and much harder when feeling broken! I have been struggling with anxiety and health related issues again in the past few weeks … Continue reading JUGS AND GEESE!
Happy Monday Girlfriends, Tonight’s study is focused on Forgiving One Another. Don’t let this subject scare you away! I believe you will be refreshed and renewed as a result of coming tonight.The Scripture is one of hope and good news! And who knows, you may make some new friends! Join us! There will be cuppa, … Continue reading ONE ANOTHER STUDY AND FRIENDSHIP IS TONIGHT!
