Genesis 12 and 13-
God told Abram to leave and that God would show him a new land. Abram obeyed God, he had faith and left his country, his family and set out to follow God! What a great example for us to follow when God tells us to do something!
Even with the great faith Abram showed by leaving when God told him to, there was still fear and doubt. We learn of this when he and Sarai were able to enter Egypt. God had promised Abram he'd make his nation great and that he'd have offspring. Still, Abram told Sarai to lie to the Egyptians fearing for his life. God then punished the Egyptians, forcing Abram to tell the truth! No harm came to Abram.
In Thrive we learned about Lot and how he moved outside of Sodom. In vs. 13 we learn that the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Still, this is where Lot chose to raise his family and, two of his daughters became engaged to men of Sodom!
Matthew 6-
Vs. 1 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness" before men, to be seen by them. This verse is really difficult. You really have to search your motivation for all that you do, whether you're answering a question in front of the BIble study group, posting a status update that states what you're up to, writing comments even on the blogsite! We're not to do things to be showy towards others but to help encourage others and spur each other on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:25).
Again, vs. 2, when giving to the needy or tithing at church, we're not to be showy about it! Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that your giving may be in secret. God knows...
Going through Partners, I really had to examine myself with praying out loud in group settings. What's my motivation? The hypocrites loved to pray out loud and have people see them.
Then Jesus gives us the prayer to pray, again, Partners was so great in defining prayer!!! We're not to use the actual words written here as a ritualistic prayer but praying to God...praise to you God, let your kingdom come let your will be done (I LOVE that worship song) thank you for providing food for today, forgive me from my sin, keep me from temptation and sin!
Vs. 17 Fasting is something I haven't done much although the Bible does talk about fasting!
Vs. 19 Remember that things on this earth are temporary. When we die, we won't be taking anything with us! Store up treasures in heaven, not on earth!
Vs. 24 Choose who you're going to serve, you can't serve both God and Satan! You need to live your life for God alone!
Vs. 25 Don't worry :) It's as simple as that! God's told us to be anxious for nothing but by prayer make our requests known to Him (Phil. 4:6)! He loves us, He created us in His image, He'll care for us. vs. 27 Who by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Vs. 30 O you of little faith. God knows what we need. He's also given us an awesome church body of believers who can help in times of troubles and need. Shelter, clothing, food, God has given us SO much!!! We are truly blessed!
There's no WAY to paraphrase these verses! Jesus tells us so clearly here...vs 32-34 Seek after the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Genesis 10-11 Matthew 5
Genesis 10-
Vs 25, I don't know what this meant??? One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Genesis 11-
Verses 5-7 The Lord came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. The Lord said, "if as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other." I assume in verse 7 again God's talking with the holy spirit and Jesus!
Matthew 5-
Vs 11 and 12 stand out the most. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.
We are the salt of the earth, don't lose your saltiness! We are the light of the word, a city on a hill can't be hidden. We don't put lights under a bowl! Give live to everyone!!! Let your light shine before men!!! (vs. 16)
If your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. There are warnings in this chapter against looking at women lustfully and also about divorcing spouses!!! (vs. 28 and 32).
Vs. 42 a good verse for generosity "Give to the one who asks you".
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (vs. 44)
Vs 25, I don't know what this meant??? One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Genesis 11-
Verses 5-7 The Lord came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. The Lord said, "if as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other." I assume in verse 7 again God's talking with the holy spirit and Jesus!
Matthew 5-
Vs 11 and 12 stand out the most. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.
We are the salt of the earth, don't lose your saltiness! We are the light of the word, a city on a hill can't be hidden. We don't put lights under a bowl! Give live to everyone!!! Let your light shine before men!!! (vs. 16)
If your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. There are warnings in this chapter against looking at women lustfully and also about divorcing spouses!!! (vs. 28 and 32).
Vs. 42 a good verse for generosity "Give to the one who asks you".
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (vs. 44)
Genesis 7-9 Matthew 4
Genesis 7-
I think God likes the # 7 :) 7 days in the week, take 7 of every kind of clean animal, seven of every kind of bird, in 7 days I'll send rain, go into the ark with the other 7 people :)
This chapter is scary because is shows exactly how God can wipe out the earth! This isn't just a story in the toddlers Bible with the cute animals that fit inside the ark. This was a real event!
Again, this chapter shows (vs 5) how Noah did all that the LORD commanded him. He was an obedient servant of the Lord.
(vs 16) This verse, depending on what translation you read it in, says "Then the Lord shut him in. God closed and sealed the door of the ark after Noah entered!
The highest mountains under the entire heavens were covered (vs 19, in water). The waters rose and covered the mountains to a depth of more than 20 feet! Thinking of the tallest mountain covered in water then adding 20 more feet of water to completely submerge it! Wow! What power God has!!!
(vs 23) Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out. Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark.
Genesis 8-
(vs 21) The Lord...said in his heart: " Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done." This verse gives us a promise from God and lets us know that from childhood, we are sinners!!!
Genesis 9-
We learn that if anyone sheds blood, his blood also will be shed (vs 6) and again God says "for in the image of God has God made man".
God gave us a sign, an everlasting covenant saying he'll never destroy the earth by water again! That sign is the rainbow, given to us to remember!!! (vs 16).
Matthew 4-
Did Jesus know he was going to be tempted prior to entering the desert? The verse said he was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted...And, was he tempted so that later writers could say he was tempted but didn't sin? (Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:22)
Jesus gives us some good reminders... in verse 7. "Do not put the Lord your God to the test". (Deut. 6:16) Also in verse 17. "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." We don't know when he'll be returning! Be ready!
(vs 11) The devil left him (Jesus), and angels came and attended him. I wonder what the angels did? I'm sure that Jesus was famished from not eating and fatigued.
Verse 20, after Jesus had called the disciples, they immediately responded to him! "At once they left their nets and followed him" (vs 20) and again "immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him (vs 22). How quick are we to respond when the Spirit compels us?
Something I've never looked in to that is mentioned a lot in the gospels is demon-possessed people! Jesus and the disciples were able to cast out demons....are there people today that are demon possessed? If so, who's able to cast them out?
I think God likes the # 7 :) 7 days in the week, take 7 of every kind of clean animal, seven of every kind of bird, in 7 days I'll send rain, go into the ark with the other 7 people :)
This chapter is scary because is shows exactly how God can wipe out the earth! This isn't just a story in the toddlers Bible with the cute animals that fit inside the ark. This was a real event!
Again, this chapter shows (vs 5) how Noah did all that the LORD commanded him. He was an obedient servant of the Lord.
(vs 16) This verse, depending on what translation you read it in, says "Then the Lord shut him in. God closed and sealed the door of the ark after Noah entered!
The highest mountains under the entire heavens were covered (vs 19, in water). The waters rose and covered the mountains to a depth of more than 20 feet! Thinking of the tallest mountain covered in water then adding 20 more feet of water to completely submerge it! Wow! What power God has!!!
(vs 23) Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out. Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark.
Genesis 8-
(vs 21) The Lord...said in his heart: " Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done." This verse gives us a promise from God and lets us know that from childhood, we are sinners!!!
Genesis 9-
We learn that if anyone sheds blood, his blood also will be shed (vs 6) and again God says "for in the image of God has God made man".
God gave us a sign, an everlasting covenant saying he'll never destroy the earth by water again! That sign is the rainbow, given to us to remember!!! (vs 16).
Matthew 4-
Did Jesus know he was going to be tempted prior to entering the desert? The verse said he was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted...And, was he tempted so that later writers could say he was tempted but didn't sin? (Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:22)
Jesus gives us some good reminders... in verse 7. "Do not put the Lord your God to the test". (Deut. 6:16) Also in verse 17. "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." We don't know when he'll be returning! Be ready!
(vs 11) The devil left him (Jesus), and angels came and attended him. I wonder what the angels did? I'm sure that Jesus was famished from not eating and fatigued.
Verse 20, after Jesus had called the disciples, they immediately responded to him! "At once they left their nets and followed him" (vs 20) and again "immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him (vs 22). How quick are we to respond when the Spirit compels us?
Something I've never looked in to that is mentioned a lot in the gospels is demon-possessed people! Jesus and the disciples were able to cast out demons....are there people today that are demon possessed? If so, who's able to cast them out?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Genesis 5-6 Matthew 3
Genesis 5-
When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them.
I find it amazing to think that people used to live so long! Adam 930 years, Seth 912 years, Enosh 905 years, Kenan 910 years, Mahalalel 895 years! Also, that after Noah turned 500 years old he became the father of 3 sons! We learn in Genesis 6:3 that God limits mans days to 120! This just reminds me of 2 Peter 3:8 "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." Our timing is not God's timing!
"Enoch walked with God". (vs. 24) How great would it be to have something written about you saying that "you walked with God". What an honor!!!
In WBS this past year Stephanie taught about Genesis 6:2 and 4 and I had never heard about this before. "The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and they married any of them they chose." "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days...when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them.". These were heavenly beings (not angels, not cherubim, but Nephilim) on the earth that ended up committing this huge sin by marrying humans and having children!!! This upset God and He flooded the earth!!!
Vs 6. The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. Through ONE righteous man, mankind was spared! Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. He also walked with God. And because he was a righteous man, he did everything just as God commanded him (vs. 22) in regards to building the ark and assembling the creatures and food!
The Lord saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. (vs 5) the earth was corrupt and full of violence. It doesn't sound much different from what the world today is becoming and how we need to be prepared as the day approaches when Jesus will return!
Matthew 3-
John the Baptists message is still true today "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" This passage also reminds us that we are to be producing fruit in keeping with repentance (vs. 8) because a tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. (vs. 10).
When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them.
I find it amazing to think that people used to live so long! Adam 930 years, Seth 912 years, Enosh 905 years, Kenan 910 years, Mahalalel 895 years! Also, that after Noah turned 500 years old he became the father of 3 sons! We learn in Genesis 6:3 that God limits mans days to 120! This just reminds me of 2 Peter 3:8 "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." Our timing is not God's timing!
"Enoch walked with God". (vs. 24) How great would it be to have something written about you saying that "you walked with God". What an honor!!!
In WBS this past year Stephanie taught about Genesis 6:2 and 4 and I had never heard about this before. "The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and they married any of them they chose." "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days...when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them.". These were heavenly beings (not angels, not cherubim, but Nephilim) on the earth that ended up committing this huge sin by marrying humans and having children!!! This upset God and He flooded the earth!!!
Vs 6. The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. Through ONE righteous man, mankind was spared! Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. He also walked with God. And because he was a righteous man, he did everything just as God commanded him (vs. 22) in regards to building the ark and assembling the creatures and food!
The Lord saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. (vs 5) the earth was corrupt and full of violence. It doesn't sound much different from what the world today is becoming and how we need to be prepared as the day approaches when Jesus will return!
Matthew 3-
John the Baptists message is still true today "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" This passage also reminds us that we are to be producing fruit in keeping with repentance (vs. 8) because a tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. (vs. 10).
Friday, January 2, 2009
Genesis 3-4 Matthew 2
Genesis 3-
I always found it interesting that the serpent is never called "Satan" or the "Devil" in the passage of Genesis.....
Thinking about yesterdays passage too, God had told Adam the rule about the tree before Eve was created. I wonder if Eve doubted her husband, since he would have had to tell her God's rule about the tree?
It's sad that a lie from the serpent made Eve doubt enough to drive her to sin.
Verse 8- How awesome it would have been to hear the sound of the Lord walking! I yearn for the day when I can be in God's presence, experiencing Him the way He'd intended!
Verse 22- God I believe is referring to the trinity, when He said "the man has now become like one of us". The "us" must be Christ and the Holy Spirit!
I wonder what happened to the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Were they destroyed in the flood? Verse 24 says that a flaming sword and cherubim are guarding them.
Genesis 4-
In this chapter, we learn that God looked with favor on Abel and in verse 5, He did not look with favor. This reminds me of "why does God save any of us"? If God created us, doesn't He have the right to choose who He'll give His favor to and who He'll refuse? Then for Cain to LIE to God after committing murder! (vs. 9)
It's so sad too to see how sin can progress. First, can was very angry (vs. 5) and then in verse 8, he killed his brother! God even personally warned Cain in verse 7. "If you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." What a good warning for all of us to avoid sin!!! (James 1:15)
Verse 16 says Cain went out from the Lord's presence...this verse I find interesting because, God is omnipresent! It's also interesting how the last verse says "then men began to call on the Lord".
Matthew 2-
I love reading all the fulfilled prophesies in Matthew. Vs 6 "In the land of Judah....for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Isreal." "Out of Egypt I called my son" vs. 15. Vs 18, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. and Vs. 23, "He will be called a Nazarene."
I love too reading the obedience of Joseph. God tells them to GO! They went to Egypt, to Israel, Go to Galilee, go to Nazareth and Joseph faithfully led his family!
I always found it interesting that the serpent is never called "Satan" or the "Devil" in the passage of Genesis.....
Thinking about yesterdays passage too, God had told Adam the rule about the tree before Eve was created. I wonder if Eve doubted her husband, since he would have had to tell her God's rule about the tree?
It's sad that a lie from the serpent made Eve doubt enough to drive her to sin.
Verse 8- How awesome it would have been to hear the sound of the Lord walking! I yearn for the day when I can be in God's presence, experiencing Him the way He'd intended!
Verse 22- God I believe is referring to the trinity, when He said "the man has now become like one of us". The "us" must be Christ and the Holy Spirit!
I wonder what happened to the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Were they destroyed in the flood? Verse 24 says that a flaming sword and cherubim are guarding them.
Genesis 4-
In this chapter, we learn that God looked with favor on Abel and in verse 5, He did not look with favor. This reminds me of "why does God save any of us"? If God created us, doesn't He have the right to choose who He'll give His favor to and who He'll refuse? Then for Cain to LIE to God after committing murder! (vs. 9)
It's so sad too to see how sin can progress. First, can was very angry (vs. 5) and then in verse 8, he killed his brother! God even personally warned Cain in verse 7. "If you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." What a good warning for all of us to avoid sin!!! (James 1:15)
Verse 16 says Cain went out from the Lord's presence...this verse I find interesting because, God is omnipresent! It's also interesting how the last verse says "then men began to call on the Lord".
Matthew 2-
I love reading all the fulfilled prophesies in Matthew. Vs 6 "In the land of Judah....for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Isreal." "Out of Egypt I called my son" vs. 15. Vs 18, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. and Vs. 23, "He will be called a Nazarene."
I love too reading the obedience of Joseph. God tells them to GO! They went to Egypt, to Israel, Go to Galilee, go to Nazareth and Joseph faithfully led his family!
A new year
Happy New Year!
Time to start reading through the Bible in a year :)
Genesis 1-
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
I love how plainly God explains the entire universe!
The earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
So clearly the Truth has been written. Why do people search for other answers? In the beginning GOD! God said it, and it was so! Enough said.
I love verse 17 about the stars...God set them in the expanse of the sky! This chapter just proves how much we need to be in awe of our Creator!
And, verse 27-28a...God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them...
Genesis 2-
The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. How amazing is it...the thought that from DIRT, God created man! He then created woman from man's rib (vs. 21)! Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.
In verse 15 we learn that God "put him in the Garden of Eden to WORK"! That was before the fall of man :) What a great reminder for me to work and to do my work as unto the Lord.
It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. I'm so thankful to have the honor of being a spouse and being called to be a helper to my spouse!
Matthew 1-
Jesus' genealogy
There are 5 women mentioned in the lineage of Jesus!
Tamar (3) Ruth (5) Rahab (5) Uriah's wife (6), Mary (16).
Just recently I realized that the book of Matthew points out the lineage of Joseph and not Mary (that's found in a different gospel) and how Joseph is referred to as the Father of Jesus when really, that's God!
I love verse 21, the words of the angel of the Lord "he will save his people from their sins". That's the whole reason Jesus came to earth! Thank you God for sending your Son into the world!
Time to start reading through the Bible in a year :)
Genesis 1-
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
I love how plainly God explains the entire universe!
The earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
So clearly the Truth has been written. Why do people search for other answers? In the beginning GOD! God said it, and it was so! Enough said.
I love verse 17 about the stars...God set them in the expanse of the sky! This chapter just proves how much we need to be in awe of our Creator!
And, verse 27-28a...God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them...
Genesis 2-
The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. How amazing is it...the thought that from DIRT, God created man! He then created woman from man's rib (vs. 21)! Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.
In verse 15 we learn that God "put him in the Garden of Eden to WORK"! That was before the fall of man :) What a great reminder for me to work and to do my work as unto the Lord.
It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. I'm so thankful to have the honor of being a spouse and being called to be a helper to my spouse!
Matthew 1-
Jesus' genealogy
There are 5 women mentioned in the lineage of Jesus!
Tamar (3) Ruth (5) Rahab (5) Uriah's wife (6), Mary (16).
Just recently I realized that the book of Matthew points out the lineage of Joseph and not Mary (that's found in a different gospel) and how Joseph is referred to as the Father of Jesus when really, that's God!
I love verse 21, the words of the angel of the Lord "he will save his people from their sins". That's the whole reason Jesus came to earth! Thank you God for sending your Son into the world!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Target Opportunity!
Hi friends!
I haven't blogged this week tsk tsk! I need to!
A girlfriend of mine did post some awesome witnessing tips which I've asked if I can link to...and, have tried to use them this week!
Yesterday at Target, I was presented with a perfect opportunity to share the gospel with someone but ended up inviting her to church and am praying she'll come! I still need to work on being BOLD!
As Abby and I were in the PHONE aisle yesterday, a woman asked what were doing Halloween night. We'd passed out ALL of our Fall Fest flyers so I told her that our church was hosting a Fall Fest! I then asked "do you go to church"? I'd hoped this would lead to deeper conversation.
"No, I haven't been to a church in a long time. I used to go when I was a little girl and I've been meaning to go back". "I grew up Methodist but, we didn't read the Bible a lot there" She told me she believes in God and that she's definitely not Catholic because, no pope is going to tell her what to do.
"You should try our church! Our Pastor teaches straight out of the Bible and, teaches us how to apply what we've learned in our life!" We also have great groups where you can meet other people, like our Heritage group. They also do fun events and go on trips together. She then asked me what the dress code was :) I told her too how great it is that we can pray to God without having to go through a priest, that we can have a relationship with Jesus! I was really hoping that she'd ask more questions about that too!!! By then, Christian had started melting down after a long 2 1/2 hours of shopping...
I didn't have a Compass pen or flyer BUT, she gave me her phone # so I could call her and give her the specific information! We live blocks away from each other too.
Today, I called and gave her all the churches info. I got her email address also and sent her an email :) I asked if she'd want to go tomorrow...well I might try it, not tomorrow but maybe someday.
Yesterday, she seemed so eager to get involved, to go to church! Today when I called, she sounded hesitant, procrastinating almost, I might go someday and said it's hard for her to get around (she has some sort of a walking handicap and was riding a Target cart when we met). I didn't want to sound pushy but did volunteer to give her a ride to church too if she'll just call me :)
Why can't I speak up more? I got my Partners Umbrella chapter out, my Bible ready to go, I'd prayed before calling her...what keeps me from speaking out!? I left my phone conversation with, I hope to talk to you again soon! I pray she comes, I pray she calls or emails me...I wonder should I call again...my heart is still beating fast!!!
I haven't blogged this week tsk tsk! I need to!
A girlfriend of mine did post some awesome witnessing tips which I've asked if I can link to...and, have tried to use them this week!
Yesterday at Target, I was presented with a perfect opportunity to share the gospel with someone but ended up inviting her to church and am praying she'll come! I still need to work on being BOLD!
As Abby and I were in the PHONE aisle yesterday, a woman asked what were doing Halloween night. We'd passed out ALL of our Fall Fest flyers so I told her that our church was hosting a Fall Fest! I then asked "do you go to church"? I'd hoped this would lead to deeper conversation.
"No, I haven't been to a church in a long time. I used to go when I was a little girl and I've been meaning to go back". "I grew up Methodist but, we didn't read the Bible a lot there" She told me she believes in God and that she's definitely not Catholic because, no pope is going to tell her what to do.
"You should try our church! Our Pastor teaches straight out of the Bible and, teaches us how to apply what we've learned in our life!" We also have great groups where you can meet other people, like our Heritage group. They also do fun events and go on trips together. She then asked me what the dress code was :) I told her too how great it is that we can pray to God without having to go through a priest, that we can have a relationship with Jesus! I was really hoping that she'd ask more questions about that too!!! By then, Christian had started melting down after a long 2 1/2 hours of shopping...
I didn't have a Compass pen or flyer BUT, she gave me her phone # so I could call her and give her the specific information! We live blocks away from each other too.
Today, I called and gave her all the churches info. I got her email address also and sent her an email :) I asked if she'd want to go tomorrow...well I might try it, not tomorrow but maybe someday.
Yesterday, she seemed so eager to get involved, to go to church! Today when I called, she sounded hesitant, procrastinating almost, I might go someday and said it's hard for her to get around (she has some sort of a walking handicap and was riding a Target cart when we met). I didn't want to sound pushy but did volunteer to give her a ride to church too if she'll just call me :)
Why can't I speak up more? I got my Partners Umbrella chapter out, my Bible ready to go, I'd prayed before calling her...what keeps me from speaking out!? I left my phone conversation with, I hope to talk to you again soon! I pray she comes, I pray she calls or emails me...I wonder should I call again...my heart is still beating fast!!!
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