Session #2

I know, I know!!  I'm slacking.  Here is week #2 link to the video and the presentation I used to guide discussion.  Feel free to use it for further discussion, personal reflection, or for your group.

Man!  The closer I look into my life, the more plucking of sins I realize I have to pluck out.  River Green girls, don't you DARE tell a soul the literal plucking I need to do in my life.  More on that later. :)

This week, the Lord has been speaking on many levels.  Do you ever feel overwhelmed with one level, and you want to stop time to just process that level before moving onto the next?  I do!  I wish the Lord would reveal an area in my life that needs processing, and then give me a solid amount of time to just focus on that area.  To dig into scripture that deals with that area, to study figures in the Bible that struggled with the same issue, and to even meet up for coffee with a girlfriend to expose that area of my life.  This week, I feel like as soon as one is revealed, so is another and I am on a speedy ride of reflection.

I pray the Lord sifts through my calendar and reveals what is from Him (for me to do), and what I simply sketched into my schedule to busy myself.  I know He says He will grant us the desires of our heart, and I know more time with Him is part of His will, so I can trust that He will free up my time and slow down my days.

So, here is the link to Week #2 video for the "What Love Is" study and the presentation tool for further discussion/thought.  Also, I am including a few videos that offer us hope for areas of sin in our life.  Week #2 discussed the absolute need and discipline of fellowship, and the three letter word that makes us all squirm: S*I*N

Click here for the PRESENTATION

Click here for the Study Video Link: STUDY VIDEO

Music for your soul #1: Hello My Name Is

Music for your soul #2:  Strong Enough

Music for your soul #3:  YES WE CAN

Tomorrow We Meet Again

Have you learned a little more on God's idea of love?  What day spoke to you the most?  Were there moments of reflection that brought realization?  

Tomorrow we will meet once again!  Nicole has so graciously opened her "girl cave" to us ladies to fellowship.  Hey...God's idea of love!  Her address is 117 Racquet Drive.  You can park across the street, near the tennis courts and walk over.

If you need additional information, feel free to e-mail me at aeperez94@yahoo.com or call me at 682-225-3001.  If you just considered joining us, please come any week you can.  No attendance taken, no homework checked!  It's freedom in fellowship,  with God's love as the core!

See you tomorrow. . .

Summer Bible Study Week #1

What a thoughtful few days of study already!

I started this blog, so I can post information, thoughts, and other ideas while living in the River Green community.  Nothing "official," just a wife, mom, and neighbor who desires for a deeper connection to those around.  It's also a great way to document our journey as we live in this wonderful community.  We are so thankful for the six months we have been here, and it sure makes saying goodbye to Texas/New Mexico friends and family a little easier.  

Week one of our Summer Bible Study was amazing!  It was so wonderful to meet other women in the neighborhood, and hear their desperate desire to dig deeper in God's Word corporately.  The first meeting was just a "kick off" of sorts, and the days that follow are of individual study time.  We will meet this Tuesday, and discuss Session One (5 days of study), and if you were not able to make the first week please consider joining us. We would LOVE for you to join this week. No attendance taken, no homework checked!  The link on the bottom of this post will take you to the first week video clip. 

 I can hardly wait to hear what's been turning in the hearts of others.  For those who will miss, I think this will be a great way to keep you connected.  Click here to watch Week #1. 

Tonight's question to consider:  Do you primarily look at fellowship from a standpoint of what you can receive, or what you can give?  How does this make a difference in your expectations when engaging in Christian relationships?  

Quick confession:  I'd rather meet 200 strangers in a professional setting, than 20 new people in a church setting?  Why?  Should we (the body of Christ) not be more approachable to those around us? When those around you hear that you are a Christ follower, why does it make it a bit awkward?  What can we do to tear down those barriers so it's no longer an awkward situation, rather one of comfort and acceptance?  

Ending on this:  

Philippians 2:1-5 

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.