Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Notes from Bible Study

Posted on By jennifer

Over the past couple weeks in Bible study, we have been studying the feasts. And as much as I love a good feast (just kidding), I must admit I was not really excited about this topic. I’m not exactly sure why – maybe it was too much of a history lesson and, unfortunately, I am not a “history appreciator” as I should be – but I just was not expecting to get a lot from this study. However, our teacher this semester is one of the best (!!) and she is great at making a practical application for our lives from each of the different Jewish feasts. I have learned so much!

I wanted to share just a bit (a small bit) about what I have been learning..not necessarily for the content itself but for two reasons: 1) to praise Him for teaching me, yet again, from His word and 2) to remind myself that every study of scripture (even those books of History :)) holds real nuggets of blessing if we will stick with it and dig a little deeper! Reading God’s word is, indeed, wonderful…..going further and studying the Word is amazing!!

The Passover….done as a memorial – so as to not forget the great acts of God. Once the Hebrew slaves were free, more than once they moaned to be back in Egypt…to be slaves again! As a Christian, I have been set free from so many things and, yet, sometimes, it is almost easier “to stay in bondage” because bondage can eliminate some of the fear of walking by faith and can even seem “secure”…..at least, that is what the devil would have us to believe. I want to remind myself often where God has brought me, what He has delivered from- and through- and the promise that He will continue with me for my entire journey toward the promised land!!

Feast of the Trumpet..the blowing of the trumpets meant several things to the Jews – the gathering of an assembly, a battle alarm, and the crowning of a king. This feast was the only feast to occur on the first of the month (or a new moon) and watchers were placed to witness the new moon and the pilgrims were to be ready as no one knew the exact day the feast would take place. (Sounds familiar, right?) In the same way that the Jews were to be prepared, armed for battle and ready to proclaim a king….I want to be ready and watching, willing to battle my enemy, and ever proclaiming Christ the Lord of my life!!

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  2. I love learning more about the feasts….I’ve studied them in a couple of different Beth Moore studies.

    Hope you are having a great week!

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