This is it! Our final full week in the book of Numbers!  This week we will read chapters 31-35 and then next Monday we will complete the book of Numbers by studying chapter 36. All of the resources for the final 6 chapters are included here below! Next Monday, all of the details for our first Bible Study of 2016 will be available here! So don’t miss that! In case you missed last week’s announcements – here they are again! GMG Schedule and 2016 Announcements December 14th – Go On Break – Have a Very Merry Christmas! December 28th – Regrouping […]

Today we are going to examine the lives of 5 brave women – the daughters of Zelophehad. The name Zelophehad (which is almost impossible to pronounce Lol!) means “protection against fear.“ What protects us against fear? There’s just one thing. Faith. Imagine this scene from Numbers chapter 27 with me. The five daughters of Zelophehad boldly approached Moses, Eleazar the priest, the chiefs and all the congregation at the Tent of Meeting. This was unheard of in this day in age!  Women going before the male leadership to question the law of inheritance – just did not happen. If you look […]

Welcome back to Week 6 in the Book of Numbers! Before we look at this week’s resources, it’s time for a schedule update and the announcement of our first 2 books to study in 2016! Schedule Update December 14th – Go On Break – Have a Very Merry Christmas! December 28th – Regrouping Begins. January 4th -New Bible Study Begins…Drum Roll… The Book of Job  This will be such an encouraging study as we remember that God knows our trials, knows our limits and we can rest in His sovereign grace. February 26th – The book of Job ends and a one […]

One of the greatest benefits of studying the Old Testament is how it makes the New Testament come alive!  If you have been faithfully reading the book of Numbers with us, then the passage I am about to share from the New Testament will suddenly take on a whole new, deeper meaning than it ever has before. Read Paul’s words below as he warns us of 4 evil desires: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses […]

Welcome back to Week 5! I’m so proud of you for hanging in there!  This is a fascinating book of the Bible and 5 weeks in the book of Numbers makes you a serious Bible student!  Do you know how many people avoid or are scared of this book!?! 2 Timothy 2:15 says: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. This verse was engraved on the side of one of the buildings at the Moody Bible Institute, where I attended Bible School. […]

If there is one thing I’ve learned through on-line ministry over the last 8 years, it’s that no matter what I face day to day, month to month and year to year – I must keep on going.  There have been so many times I’ve felt too tired, too drained, or just plain not good enough to go on…and then somehow – through the power of God – I’ve kept going. There have been seasons when I’ve considered… “maybe now it’s time I throw in the towel” or “go silent”.  Too much spiritual warfare, too many personal failures, and a […]

I just had a wonderful weekend speaking at the Hearts at Home Conference in Rochester, Minnesota! Below you may recognize some of the authors and speakers – which include (from Left to Right) Dr. Gary Chapman – the author of 5 Love Languages, Dr. Kathy Koch, Rachel Carmen, Jill Savage, Sheree DeCouto,  Glyniss Whitwer, Tracey Eyster, (Bottom):  Me, Lysa Terkeurst, Ruth Schwenk, Sara Horn, Arlene Pellicane, and Kelly Donlea.   Over 2,500 women were in attendance. It was an amazing time together but I’m so glad to be back home and moving on with you in the book of Numbers! Welcome […]

I remember a very long time ago, praying for my husband’s job.  I had asked (well actually begged) God to help a small deal that was on the table, go through. It didn’t go through. I was so disappointed that God did not answer my prayer with a yes. I cried. A very short time later, perhaps just a few days, my husband came home from work and said he received an unexpected call and had successfully closed a new deal. Then it happened, over and over for the next 5 years, this unexpected company would continue to need my […]

Welcome back to Week 3 in the Book of Numbers! I’m so glad you are back because this week it gets REALLY interesting!  We are going to learn SO much! 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! Here is this week’s Bible Reading Plan: This week we will look at: Chapter 11: The People Complain Chapter 12: Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses Chapter 13: The Report of the Spies Chapter 14: The People Rebel Chapter 15: […]

In Numbers chapters 1-5, we see how God organized the Israelite camp so the Tent of Meeting was at the center of the camp.  God’s presence was visible to the Israelites in the form of a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Numbers 9:18 & 22 say:  18 At the command of the Lord the people of Israel set out, and at the command of the Lord they camped. 22 Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, abiding there, the people of Israel remained in camp and […]

Welcome back to Week 2 in the Book of Numbers! I have heard from many of you (out on Instagram and Facebook) that you are learning SO much.  Isn’t it exciting to see how relevant the Old Testament is to our lives!  It just thrills me that you are loving this as much as I am!  What an awesome community we have here! Now this week is not an easy read.  Try not to get too bogged down in the details and push through because at the end of this week – it gets really exciting.  The Israelites are done being […]