Monday, December 19, 2011

Daily Gifts of Grace

Daily Gifts of Grace from Women of Faith

This is a beautiful collection of devotions by the women of Women of Faith.
I jumped around reading the devotions and I love that you don't have to start on January 1st with this devotional.  You don't need to read it straight from the beginning and if you miss one, it doesn't affect the next one and you haven't lost any information.
It is in a very nice format, leading with a scripture, followed by a very transparent and open relative passage/writing by the women and ending with a simple yet pointed prayer.
These women have applied God's word to their lives, they have lived God's word  in their lives and they are expressing what they know in these wonderful devotions.
I have looked at and tried quite a few devotions, but this one seems to be very helpful and very well put together.
I would suggest this devotional to the many other women out there, single, married, widowed, divorced, young and old.  You will find nuggets of great wisdom from these women.

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Getting Unstuck!

STUCK
dvd based Bible Study by Jennie Allen

Stuck, stuck in our sin, stuck in our pride, stuck in what we want, just plain stuck.

This study is about getting unstuck from the things that bind us from God, from Christ.

It is an amazing study. Jennie Allen has provided many mediums to do different things in this study. The DVD is short, but direct. She has beautiful illustrations to go along with what she is talking about for that week. The conversation cards are engaging and thought provoking. The leader book gives good direction and guidance, even if you don't have an actual leader for your study.

I love the study guide. I love how Jennie shares her personal experiences with you. It helps knowing, especially that even though this person looks amazing, together and well-off, she still struggles like the rest of us.

I'm stuck and in so many different things. My past, present and I worry about my future. But I let so much of my past affect me. I know I'll never be perfect or fully ok, but in Christ I know that I am healed and daily He is there and forgiving and gracious. I do not want to abuse His grace, but I know I don't have to please everyone around me. I shouldn't be a people pleaser, but a God follower.

I am doing this study at home with family, and I hope to share it with my church and do this study with a group of fellow women.



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