Dysfunction is when a family malfunctions. It is caused by sin. We all have a little dysfunction in our families because we are all sinners – just some have a little and some have lot. One thing all Old Testament families have in common – dysfunction. Don’t believe me? Just look at Adam and Eve – they got kicked out of the house (well the garden) and then their son Cain killed Abel. So if your kids bicker and fight – be encouraged. Since the beginning of time, families have struggled with this. That does not make it okay. But […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {2 Samuel 11-15}
Welcome back to Week 3 in the Book of 2 Samuel! I’m so glad you are back! If you missed week 1’s wrap up – it is here and if you missed week 2’s wrap up – it is here. If you are new here – jump in with our reading this week and catch up on the weekends. All are welcome to join anytime – there are no enrollments or sign-ups! This Week’s Bible Reading Plan: (Facebook Leaders: You can use this as your Facebook Header this week. Just right click and “save as” or screen shot it.) This week’s Reflection & Discussion […]
Read More4 Godly Character Qualities of David – A Man After God’s Own Heart
King David is probably most known for defeating the giant Goliath. His courage and trust in God, as a young shepherd boy, prepared him to be the King of Israel. In 2 Samuel chapter 9, we see the tender, gentle and compassionate side of this warrior and king. As we look at the 4 Character Qualities of David – we will see that these qualities are a reflection of the King of Kings – Jesus. This chapter opens up with David asking if there are any relatives from the house of Saul alive that he can bless. Remember, that typically, […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {2 Samuel 6-10}
Welcome back to Week 2 in the Book of 2 Samuel! You all have done a great job sharing your reflections from your daily reading out on Facebook. If you missed those discussions – I hope you will join us! If you are looking for guidance in the color coding and daily insight into the reading – please visit me on Instagram and visit the hashtag #GoodMorningGirls – there are lots of women posting their pictures of their color coded Bibles and their reflections on our reading. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do this and not all of our Bibles will look […]
Read MoreWhen It Feels Like God Has Forgotten You
Are you in a season of waiting? Maybe you are waiting on a prayer to be answered, a baby to be conceived, a problem to be resolved, a chance to be promoted, a debt to be paid off or a prodigal to come home. I don’t know what you are waiting for – but this I know – during your season of waiting… God has not forgotten you. David was anointed King around the age of 15 but he did not take the throne until he was 30! And during that waiting period David faced a lot of hardship. I’m […]
Read MoreIt’s Time to Begin! {Intro and Resources for 2 Samuel 1-5}
Cue the Confetti! It’s time to begin!!! I am so excited to begin the Book of 2 Samuel with you. {If you don’t have your Journal yet – it’s available on Amazon for just $8.99.} As we begin 2 Samuel, we are going to see the rise of David as he steps into his Kingship with all his strengths and weaknesses. This video below describes the outline of this book perfectly, so I encourage you to take 5 minutes to watch it. This Week’s Bible Reading Plan: (Facebook Leaders: You can use this as your Facebook Header this week. Just right click […]
Read MoreGMG Resources for the Book of 2 Samuel
Our next Bible study begins on Monday, April 2nd in the Book of 2 Samuel! In 1 Samuel we saw David as the people’s choice but in 2 Samuel we will see him as God’s choice. It displays the heart of David –both the good and the bad as a father and king, while also displaying God’s grace and judgment. We are all capable of falling into many sins. Even when we have a heart hot for Jesus, we are susceptible to temptation. David’s example of giving into temptation is a warning to all of us. We must be on guard and never think […]
Read MoreIntroducing GMG’s Spring Bible Study!
In case you missed the first announcement, the schedule for the Good Morning Girls in 2018 is a bit different than previous years. Instead of doing 7-9 Bible Studies within a years time frame, there will be four: One in the winter (Romans is complete), one this Spring (2 Samuel), one in the summer (to be announced) and one this fall (I am currently writing an in-depth Bible study similar to the Ecclesiastes Bible Study for this fall). During the breaks, I’ll be here blogging but I won’t be leading a formal Bible Study. I’ll be working my way through the […]
Read More6 Lessons From the Book of Romans
Today we complete our study in the book of Romans. At the end of this post, I’ll share what’s coming next. But first, let’s wrap up our study with a look at: 6 Lessons from the book of Romans 1.) We are all sinners. (Chapters 1 & 2) In Romans chapters 1 & 2, we see that man’s sin is both intense and serious. It is worthy of God’s judgement. Once we understand the intensity and the seriousness of our sin – we realize we really aren’t as good as we thought. One of the biggest lies of Satan is that […]
Read MoreAre You A Strong Believer? This is for you.
Are you a strong believer? This is for you. Romans 15:1 addresses the strong and tells us our obligation inside the church. Join me on this video as we discuss Romans 15:1-7 and how this passage also applies to the epidemic of teenagers leaving the church, once they become college age. {If you are reading this in an email or feed – click here to view the video} Two verses I did not mention in the video, that are part of today’s passage are Romans 15:5 & 6. 5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in […]
Read MoreLove Your Neighbor
This passage of scripture is so easy to write on but so difficult to live out. It’s very convicting for me. Let’s closely examine and take apart Romans 13:8-10 together. Paul writes: 8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. (Romans 13:8-10) […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {Romans 11-16}
Welcome back to Week 3 in the Book of Romans! This study is going by SO quickly! Here’s the links to the previous posts, in case you missed any of them: Intro and Resources for Romans 1-5 5 Ways the Gospel Should Affect Our Daily Lives (Romans 1-3) How to Experience God (Romans 5) Resources forRomans 6-10 There is No Rejection, No Condemnation and No Separation for those in Christ (Romans 8) Gospel Hoarding and Why Christians Should Do More on Social Media (Romans 10) This week’s resources include the final chapter in the book of Romans – chapter 16. That […]
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