Honoring Women's History Month, we celebrate women in roles as Women in Ministry. While people still debate what Paul meant in a few passages, there is strong evidence throughout Scripture that God intended women to take a leadership role. Here are 10 examples of Women Leaders in Biblical Times: 1. Judge - Deborah Judges 4 and 5 tell of the great leader Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, who dwelt under the Deborah-palm between Ramah (er Rm: see at Joshua 18:25) and Bethel … [Read more...]
The 10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman
November 9, 2014 by
1. Faith - A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 – 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15 2. Marriage – A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis2: 18) 3. Mothering - A Virtuous Woman teaches her children … [Read more...]
Christ Consciousness is our Universal Destiny!
July 13, 2014 by
The human mind has spiritual currents running through its thought streams. These streams contain vital information from Spirit that is highly valuable to humans. Spirit is the source of everything TRUE, BEAUTIFUL, and GOOD and conveys these ideals through the human mind that intersect with a person’s beliefs, helping the individual ascend into the higher information that uplifts and improves the quality of life. In human life, spiritual growth is achieved by aligning with these spiritual … [Read more...]
Spirituality, the Re-formation
June 29, 2014 by
Are you one of these people? Are you unsatisfied with your current life and/or the outside world? Traditionally 'spirituality' has been defined as a process of personal transformation in accordance with religious ideals. Since the 19th century spirituality is often separated from religion, and has become more oriented on subjective experience and psychological growth. It may refer to almost any kind of meaningful activity or blissful experience, but without a single, widely-agreed … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Cultivate Joy
March 18, 2014 by
Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day's events from eternity's perspective. With this intentional focus, you're sure to see today differently — with more joy and conviction that God is at work in your life. 1. Rehearse with God the reasons you trust Him. Tell Him which of His attributes is your favorite right now. Read the praises of Scriptureback to Him — begin with Psalms 103:1. Join with another believer in prayers of thanksgiving, and delight … [Read more...]
2014 National Women’s Conference -The Gospel Coalition – JUNE 27-29
January 6, 2014 by
A Conference for Women, all about the Word! Plenary speakers will unfold the book of Nehemiah—the story of God's people returned to a broken-down city and called to trust God's Word at a point of great need. It's about God redeeming a people for himself through his Son. This is our story. We'll focus on listening to this Word...living in light of it...helping others hear it...worshiping according to it...waiting on the Spirit who inspired it...exalting Jesus at the center of it. The … [Read more...]
‘Are You Ready?’ , Shirlee Hall
March 23, 2013 by
ARE YOU READY? Are you ready to dethrone the anthropomorphic god of the Bible who threatens, instills fear, judgment and the opposite of boundless universal loving-kindness? Are you ready to really think and look seriously at a rational, tolerant way of living that you can actually test and verify through personal experience? Can you become an independent thinker? What many are ready for is a moral and philosophical system which appeals to the masses and the intelligentsia. … [Read more...]
Joan of Arc – celebrated after 601 years!
January 4, 2013 by
"Most beautiful Maid of Heaven, how brilliant is your light. Like a shining star you point the way to the Father of all light." St. Joan of Arc is the patroness of soldiers and of France. Born circa January 6, 1412, Joan of Arc was born to pious parents of the French peasant class, at the obscure village of Domremy, near the province of Lorraine. At a very early age, she heard voices: those of St. Michael, St. Catherine and St. Margaret. At first the messages were personal and … [Read more...]
The Essence of a Woman, Sherri Rose
December 18, 2012 by
The ESSENCE of a WOMAN ... will always, like Cinderella, not be a victimized scullery girl; but a woman, even if placed in an awful situation, that is able to make the best of every situation. THE POEM The poem that begins with the idea that a woman is more precious than pearls or rubies is in the Proverbs. There are different translations and below are two translations from two websites which are listed at the end under references. The second line of translation starts … [Read more...]
12 ~ 12 ~ 12
December 12, 2012 by
12 ~ 12 ~ 12 What are people are doing for this day? The day -- better known as 12/12/12 -- is one of "energetic significance." When all the numbers in the date are added up one by one (1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 2), they equal 11, which is a very powerful number. "It's going to an upbeat day of luck, expansion and Joy, even though it's the dark of the moon," Ackerman told HuffPost. "But do this with caution: Too much optimism could prompt over-reaching and crazy … [Read more...]
