Hi ladies!
We'll be meeting at my house on Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. for our discussion on Chapter Three AND our crafting day!!
We will be sewing! If you have extra fabric, scissors, thread, a working sewing machine, etc. bring it with you. If you don't know how to sew, Rachel and I will teach you something easy to start with. If you have a project you want to work on, please bring that. It will be a great time of fellowship and fun. :-)
I'll have muffins and coffee for munching on, too. My plan is to talk about the chapter and then pray (30-45 minutes) and then we can sew and talk some more about the book or just life. Even if you haven't read the book, please come by.
If you need my address, please email me. (Don't want to post it on the internet because...you know...creepers abound here!) ;-)
-Melissa
Friday, May 17, 2013
Chapter Two
We read Chapter Two on our own last week. I hope it was profitable for you! Along with the thoughts/questions Megan gave us for Chapter One, we can examine the chapter and ourselves with questions from the end of the chapter (pg. 36-37).
1.) In what ways are you similar to the people in this chapter? How can you learn from their example (good and bad)?
2.) What habits or thoughts do you need to change/bring into submission through the Lord's help?
3.) What changes can you pray about right now?
Quotes and verses I liked from this chapter:
"God didn't spend time trying to boost Moses' self-confidence. Rather, God kept reminding him that he should put his confidence in Him. [...] God doesn't want us to grow in self-confidence. He wants us to put all of our trust in Him." pg. 30
"One of the goals of this book is to help you differentiate between fear that is good or godly, and fear that is bad and sinful." pg. 32
"Saul struggled with many different fears, but mostly with the fear of man." pg. 33
--Many of us struggle with this, too!--
"On the one hand we know that God is powerful and filled with love for us, but on the other hand we frequently find ourselves overcome by the fear of those around us. [...] All true Christians long to have their lives shine brightly before others, but when it comes down to actually turning on the light, we frequently find ourselves hiding out like Saul or denying that we even know the Lord." pg. 35
"God can change hearts and lives." pg. 36
"God has brought them peace in the midst of violent storms, courage when confronting overwhemingly powerful enemies, and confidence in the face of accusations and persecution. [...] He can give you tranquility and joy as you face the day-to-day pressures that threaten to overwhelm you." pg. 36
"Only He can change hearts that are frequently overwhelmed by fear into hearts that are overshadowed by His power and bravery, and it's His delight to do so." pg. 36
1.) In what ways are you similar to the people in this chapter? How can you learn from their example (good and bad)?
2.) What habits or thoughts do you need to change/bring into submission through the Lord's help?
3.) What changes can you pray about right now?
Quotes and verses I liked from this chapter:
"God didn't spend time trying to boost Moses' self-confidence. Rather, God kept reminding him that he should put his confidence in Him. [...] God doesn't want us to grow in self-confidence. He wants us to put all of our trust in Him." pg. 30
"One of the goals of this book is to help you differentiate between fear that is good or godly, and fear that is bad and sinful." pg. 32
"Saul struggled with many different fears, but mostly with the fear of man." pg. 33
--Many of us struggle with this, too!--
"On the one hand we know that God is powerful and filled with love for us, but on the other hand we frequently find ourselves overcome by the fear of those around us. [...] All true Christians long to have their lives shine brightly before others, but when it comes down to actually turning on the light, we frequently find ourselves hiding out like Saul or denying that we even know the Lord." pg. 35
"God can change hearts and lives." pg. 36
"God has brought them peace in the midst of violent storms, courage when confronting overwhemingly powerful enemies, and confidence in the face of accusations and persecution. [...] He can give you tranquility and joy as you face the day-to-day pressures that threaten to overwhelm you." pg. 36
"Only He can change hearts that are frequently overwhelmed by fear into hearts that are overshadowed by His power and bravery, and it's His delight to do so." pg. 36
Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ""Abba," Father."
Chapter One
Megan led the discussion on Chapter One from OVERCOMING FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY by Elyse Fitzpatrick at the beginning of May.
These are the questions and discussion points that Megan brought up. We can ask ourselves these questions when we go through each chapter. (Especially holding each thought captive and praying to God about our fears, worries, and anxieties.)
These are the questions and discussion points that Megan brought up. We can ask ourselves these questions when we go through each chapter. (Especially holding each thought captive and praying to God about our fears, worries, and anxieties.)
Chapter One Discussion
Questions:
How
does the author define fear?
Would
you say fear, anxiety, and worry come up in your life? Do you find them to be habitual?
Would
you agree that fear, anxiety, and worry are sinful? What do they reveal about us?
How do
you deal with fear, anxiety, and worry?
As
we take a look at this book, let's be very discerning, holding every thought
captive to Christ as revealed in His Word.
Let's plan to intentionally focus not so much on the problem of fear,
worry, and anxiety in our lives, but to focus on Christ and His finished
work on the cross knowing that His perfect love casts out all fear.
Reminding
ourselves and each other:
Who is
Christ?
What
did He do?
How
does this relate to our fear, worry, and anxiety?
What
are some verses that come to mind that encourage you when you are fearful?
As a
church community, how can we be encouraging each other when tempted by fear (or
any other sin)?
Friday, April 26, 2013
New Book!
Hello ladies,
We are starting with a new book called OVERCOMING FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY by Elyse Fitzpatrick. You can purchase it at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Abebooks.com or order it from a local Christian bookstore.
Here's our schedule as of now for our study and fellowship time. Please notice that there will be "Craft Days" on the Saturdays. We will first discuss the chapter and then stay for a time of crafting together or learning new skills from other ladies!
Please contact Megan if you plan to take part in our study.
We are starting with a new book called OVERCOMING FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY by Elyse Fitzpatrick. You can purchase it at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Abebooks.com or order it from a local Christian bookstore.
Here's our schedule as of now for our study and fellowship time. Please notice that there will be "Craft Days" on the Saturdays. We will first discuss the chapter and then stay for a time of crafting together or learning new skills from other ladies!
Please contact Megan if you plan to take part in our study.
Meeting times are 7:00PM
when meeting on Fridays and 10:00AM when meeting on Saturdays.
Saturday, April 13 - Café Lucca - intro to book
Homework:
Buy book
Friday, May 3 - Discuss Chapter One
Homework:
Read Chapter Two, discuss with partner
Saturday, May 18 - Discuss Chapter Three, * (Craft day! Sewing)
Homework:
Read Chapter Four, discuss with partner
Friday, June 7 - Discuss Chapter Five
Homework:
Read Chapter Six, discuss with partner
Saturday, June 29 - Discuss Chapter Seven, * (Craft day!
Crocheting)
Homework:
Read Chapter Eight, discuss with partner
Saturday, July 13 - Discuss Chapter Nine, * (Cooking day!)
Homework:
Read Chapter Ten, discuss with partner
Friday, July 26 - Discuss Chapter Eleven
Homework:
Read Chapter Twelve, discuss with partner
Saturday, August 10 - Party and Craft Day! (Craft day!
Scrapbooking)
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