Glenda Shouse: Rest
My Father bids me, “Come, rest here my child…”
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Karen Jurgens: Patience in Trials
Welcome to September! This month we’ll be studying the fruit of patience. Our world has certainly had unique trials to endure in 2020, and with it, myriads of opportunities to test our patience. Today’s culture encourages prompt satisfaction of our needs and wants without any wait, so we’re out of practice when it comes to waiting. Let’s explore Scripture and find the blessings that will be ours by planting and nurturing this important fruit of the Spirit. “My brethren, count it … Continue reading →
Glenda Shouse: Lean on the Cross
I have the cross to lean on I have the Master’s hand to hold Though my feet often stumble He will never let me go. Though the road ahead is rocky And to my knees I fall I hold on even tighter Knowing He will never let go. Though storms around me rage And sometimes I am afraid His hand will always keep me, He will never let me go. Copyright 2020: Lean on the Cross: Author Glenda Shouse: All … Continue reading →
Karen Jurgens: Finding God’s Peace in Conflicts
Welcome, friends, to August. This month we’ll be delving into PEACE–but not the kind the world has to offer. As I write this, there is still rioting, looting, burning down cities, and murders happening in major cities across America. Everyone is seeking an end to this lawlessness and devastation to our culture, but there appears to be no easy answer. But God has the answer. God’s peace is something completely different–in fact, it’s out-of-this-world! This week we’ll explore scripture in-depth … Continue reading →
Karen Jurgens: The Joyful Bride of Christ
Welcome to our study about the second Fruit of the Spirit, JOY. Last week we learned that JOY is a fruit that grows out of the seeds of our salvation, fertilized by trials in our lives. This week we’ll study the church’s betrothal and upcoming marriage to the Lamb of God. It’s a time of great JOY as we, the bride, prepare to meet our Bridegroom. The Parable of the Vestal Virgins “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened … Continue reading →
Glenda Shouse: Are You Thirsty?
I looked over the top of the hedge between our houses and saw a young man pushing the mower. I waved at him and asked…
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Glenda Shouse: The Friend Request
Sending friend requests on social media is important to us. … In John 15:15, Jesus calls us “friends.” Our loving Savior offers us the most sacred friendship in all eternity.
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