Pumpkins have arrived! While Fall has its magical elements, to some this season becomes a burden with plenty of obligations...

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"It is in this frame of mind that I opened up 1st Samuel. The Israelites, a people of whom Samuel says “the LORD will not forsake…because it has pleased Him to make them a people for Himself”, have forgotten the law of the LORD. But God! He is patient with His people, showing steadfast love and faithfulness to them. "

I had it all figured out; the title of my 1st  blog was going to be “Let’s Make A  Deal.” I’ve been asking the Holy Spirit to  fill me with knowledge, so I wrote out  every verse from the first week’s lesson  on a legal pad. I prayed about it, and  decided I was going to share the many  times I made a deal with God. But, then,  God called me to use what I’d learned  from Hannah’s example, and put it into  action.  

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The Psalms, which are basically the diary of David are another thing altogether. While David pours out his heart with astonishing honesty, every word he writes is directed to, and for, God — the One who created him, knows him, understands, him, loves him, forgives him and has the power to change and SAVE him!

I was led by a dear friend who prompted us to share a one-word prayer as we parted for the summer. What a simple, but effective way to stay connected and remember one another during the summer break. As the lovely face of one I hold dear comes to mind throughout the day, it’s easy to associate the one word she chose, which I recall and lift her up in prayer. So, although we are not physically together for a few months, we can remain close in spirit.

I learned that Jesus, our great High Priest, who is our HOPE

is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

He has entered the inner sanctuary, behind the veil.

He ALWAYS lives to intercede.

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The Apostle’s Creed Comes Full Circle, and it finally makes sense! Read Carolyn Hudson’s reflections here…

Creating a Bible Study might seem overwhelming, but @HOME Bible Study is here to help! We understand how important it is to spend time with Him in the word, and we know how special time with a small group can be. In March of 2020, @HOME Bible Study began creating free, online, at home studies to be done with a small group or on your own.

Read aloud Luke 2:1-20, and rejoice anew over the Birth of our Savior and King! Merry Merry Christmas!

Who is Melchizedek, and where did he come from?” Some in the study thought he was a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Himself (Christophany) and some thought he was a real man. We all agreed he was  an enigma! Considering Hebrews Chapter 7 is all about Melchizedek, I decided to dig deeper.

Genesis is a mountain we climb - summiting with breathless expectation to view the vista of creation - then plodding down, knees aching, into the valley of the flood. On repeat we experience the summits and shadows.

"About six years ago I found myself staying up until 11 p.m. trying to get  organized while my husband was traveling for business. Even though I was  doing this three or four times a week, I could never catch up! I felt  continuously overwhelmed. I was irritable, worried, and anxious. I was not  sleeping. I found that my mind was in constant overdrive. I found myself  thinking, “This is crazy, and I don’t want to live this way! There has to be something better!” 

“Thus the reason I need Bible study. Bible study not only helps me stay in His Word daily  (and I NEED His Word daily), but it also gives me a group of fellow believers who can  hold me accountable and who can help me in my walk with Christ.  “

“The Bible surpasses all other books as to authority, antiquity, literature, and popularity.” Unlike historical books, the Bible points to our future as well as our beginning. The authors of the Bible were directed by God the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21). Reading the Bible is a form of worship. The Bible is the Word of God!

Life gets busy, and sometimes we fail to fix our thoughts on Jesus. Whenever we take the time to focus on him, the day is better! If you look for Him, you will see that He is always there, waiting for us to look to Him.

Many of us begin the holiday season with the best of intentions to keep Christ as our focus. Somehow, He gradually gets put on the back burner as preparations take precedence, and we become more focused on the task at hand.