God repeatedly tells us in his word to, "Fear not." That was the topic of the July Women's meeting and an issue we all face throughout our Christian lives.
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Apr 6
2017
Awkward Conversations
Thinking about the words we use and how they impact the hearer without becoming overly focused on ourselves
This is a summary of our January 2017 meeting, including application questions.
Jan 25
2017
Revival - Who Needs It?
A not-so-serious look at our need for revival.
Nov 22
2016
Thanksgiving
This may be a little obvious Thanksgiving week, but let's take time to cultivate thankfulness.
Oct 13
2016
He Knows Us By Name
God knows our names.
Sep 2
2016
Lessons from Gideon
Having friends to walk through life with is one of God's blessings to us. It is part of what being the church is.
Leslie Santamaria shares about our July meeting and adds her testimony of how she was ministered to during it.
Jul 15
2016
Let Not Our Love Grow Cold
How do we respond in the midst of wickedness?
Jun 24
2016
Recap of May 2016 Ladies' Meeting
In this post Lesli Slack reviews our May meeting. This is more than a review, though; it is an encouragement as well.
Mar 9
2016
The Good Shepherd and the Heartless Master
Our walk with The Lord is a joyous adventure. Are you walking in the joy of having a Good Shepherd?
Feb 24
2016
Encouraged by The Shepherd
Our guest contributor, Lesli Slack, offers not only a description of our last meeting together but insight on how God uses these meetings in her life.
Jan 29
2016
The Shoes
Offering thanksgiving for the opportunity to break in some shoes.
Dec 11
2015
Wrapping Up 2015 And A Vision For 2016
Leslie provides a complete recap of our Women's meetings, which occur on the 5th Sundays of the month. If you missed it you won't want to miss reading all about it.
Nov 28
2015
Shirley's Corner - Grace, Grace, Grace
Shirley shares with us her research of the many uses of a very common word. But what she discovers in the process stops her in her tracks with gratefulness. She also makes a very important announcement at the end so don't miss it. Be sure and express your gratitude by commenting.
Nov 6
2015
Shirley's Corner - Holiday Humility
Shirley provides some much needed reminders as we approach the busy holiday season. But what she shares isn't what you normally hear...
Oct 23
2015
Shirley's Corner - Eternal Life
This week Shirley will celebrate her 80th birthday, which has caused her to contemplate eternity. Let's listen in...
Oct 16
2015
Shirley's Corner - What Shall I Wear?
As Jerry and Shirley prepare to go on a cruise to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, she shares with us some insights the Holy Spirit gave her about what to wear on her trip.
Oct 2
2015
Shirley's Corner - Steward or Owner?
Shirley shares with us what it means to truly walk the talk the way Christ intended us to. Are you a steward of all God has given you? Read to find out...
Sep 18
2015
Shirley's Corner - Mission Possible
Shirley relates today's post about an old TV show where impossible tasks were assigned, yet accomplished in the 60 minute show, to the seemingly impossible troubles we face today as Christians.
Today's post provides a lesson through a parable of sorts. Listen in as Shirley's shares with us something precious God revealed to her.
Sep 4
2015
Shirley's Corner - Day by Day
Shirley shares with us how God orchestrates all our days, and you might be surprised at how far reaching His "new mercies" are. If we can grasp this Truth, our days will be filled with more joy than we ever imagined.
Aug 28
2015
Shirley's Corner - Let's Talk About Fruit
Today Shirley shares a unexpected conversation she had with The Lord about what was on His mind for her. It had to do with the bowl of fruit in front of her. See if you can relate...
Aug 21
2015
Shirley's Corner - Emptiness
Shirley shares a current season in her life where God is calling her to empty everything before Him so He can fill her with what He desires. A challenging post for all of us.
Aug 14
2015
Shirley's Corner - Change My Heart
Shirley shares a fresh struggle she is facing in her heart and encourages us to pray for God to do what only He can do--change our hearts.
Aug 7
2015
Shirley's Corner - React Or Respond
Shirley shares with us the difference between relational trials and circumstantial trials. Knowing which type of trial we're facing will help us know how to better deal with it.
Today Shirley shares with us a secret she has discovered in growing closer to Christ year after year. And it might surprise you as to how accessible this same process is to us. Grab your favorite drink and drink in her words as she leads us to Christ.
Jul 17
2015
Shirley's Corner - Potential
Today Shirley shares with us a gift God gave to her, and she encourages us to ask in faith for gifts like these. You may tap into something hidden you didn't know was possible.
Jul 10
2015
Shirley's Corner - Bootleg Bessie
Shirley tells a story from her childhood that allows us to understand her upbringing and how God used this to make her who she is today. We all have a story--today is the day to enjoy her's...
Jul 3
2015
Shirley's Corner - Tarry
Today Shirley shares with us a word that many of us may no longer use and may not even practice. Her hope is that after today that will change...
Jun 26
2015
Shirley's Corner - The Power Of Words
Shirley shares the importance of choosing our words wisely. It matters more than we may realize.
Shirley shares a surprising story that will take your breath away. You may never look at panhandlers in the same way again.
Jun 12
2015
Shirley's Corner - View From the Seventh Floor
Shirley offers a timely word about perspective and the difference it makes in how we handle the circumstances we're facing.
Leslie Santamaria offers a detailed recap of our latest Women's Ministry Night held on the 5th Sunday of May. The topic was discipleship and left us all challenged and encouraged to go and do likewise.
Jun 9
2015
Shirley's Corner - Who Can We Love Today?
Shirley invites us into a personal conversation with the Lord. Let's listen in and glean what we can for our encouragement and growth in loving others the way our Father loves us.
May 29
2015
Shirley's Corner - Surprise!
Shirley provides fresh perspective on a common thing you may love or hate. In either case, it's inevitable.
Shirley offers encouragement to not neglect meeting house to house, face to face in this high tech world.
May 9
2015
Shirley's Corner - And It Came To Pass...
Have you ever gone through a season you thought would never end? I think we all have. Shirley offers us a wise reminder when facing those dark seasons of the soul.
May 1
2015
Shirley's Corner - Prayer For The Prodigals
Shirley shares with us valuable insight as to how to handle being the mother of a prodigal.
Apr 17
2015
Shirley's Corner - Whatever!
Shirley shares with us about a word that has become all too common in a negative way. See how she changes our focus to what matters...
Apr 10
2015
Come, Let Us Adore Him--We Did And Still Do!
Leslie Santamaria provides a recap of our latest women's ministry night. If you were unable to attend we encourage you to take a moment and listen in on all God did in and through us. It was a night to remember.
Apr 3
2015
Happy
Today Lesli Slack shares with us a very personal testimony of how God brought her from a place of seeking joy in Him to being truly happy in Him. We think it'll inspire you to seek Him as well.
We live in an age of information. Shirley shares with us the challenge it is to turn the information we accumulate into wisdom that glorifies God.
Mar 16
2015
Shirley's Corner - Security and Servanthood
Have you ever thought of the difference between a crown and an apron? Shirley provides an explanation you might never forget.
Feb 27
2015
A Place At The Table For You
Today's post provides practical help in focusing our heart and mind on the Gospel.
Feb 20
2015
Shirley's Corner - That Daily Choice
Shirley offers fresh perspective on something we all face daily--the choice to love others or to love self.
Shirley shares with us the three ways God answers our prayers. It might not be what you'd expect.
Feb 6
2015
Shirley's Corner - The Art of Receiving
Shirley shares the importance of being willing to receive from others with gratefulness.
Jan 30
2015
Shirley's Corner - Explicit Obedience
Shirley shares specifically what it looks like to obey God His way.
Today Shirley opens up the third part of her excellent series addressing Procrastination. Something with which most of us are all too familiar.