Class Notes, Chapter 9

display-2600by KATHY HORAN|CONTRIBUTOR

…….our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace; Psalm 144:12

In this week’s class, we discussed the results of biblical authority being undermined in our times. Scripture tells us to avoid those who have the appearance of godliness but deny its power. And we learn that “among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.” We see this today particularly in the issues of gender and sexuality. The church (that’s us) is under pressure to adapt to the culture, to “write off or distort biblical teaching” in this area. By buying into the world’s views, we arrogantly see ourselves as more merciful than God. Continue reading “Class Notes, Chapter 9”

A Special Thank You

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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Martha Moore, Women’s Ministry Team Advisor for Crossroads Community Church in Fishers, Indiana. Martha graciously answered our S.O.S. on CDM’s Facebook page for a study guide for our summer book study on Women’s Ministry in the Local Church.  Martha provided us with her own outlines which have been such a help in our study.

From The Heart, Chapter 8

By JANA HENRY|CONTRIBUTOR

After discussing Chapter 7 on Community, I wrote about the golden chain that I see being woven as we learn about the biblical themes and principles that shape women’s ministry. This past week, we discussed Discipleship, and I could not help but see the beauty of the golden chain continuing to weave through the biblical call for older women to disciple younger women in the church. Susan shows us a lovely example of this from the gospel of Luke. (Note: My paraphrase of Susan’s account was given in the Tuesday lesson. I polished it up here for you as requested. The words below are 90% Scripture and Susan, and 10% me.) Continue reading “From The Heart, Chapter 8”

Looking To Jesus, Chapter 8

By BARBARANNE KELLY|CONTRIBUTOR

My husband and I have moved our family and household several times—from Germany to Pennsylvania to Florida, back to Pennsylvania, and now to Texas— with the number of our possessions growing or whittling according to the situation. We not only carry about our own belongings, but family heirlooms passed down from previous generations. Facing an imminently empty nest, the thought of which of our treasures we will bequeath to which of our children when we downsize further arises occasionally (usually while de-cluttering a closet or attempting to finally clean the garage). Continue reading “Looking To Jesus, Chapter 8”