Lucas brought home a packet of math & English worksheets to work on over the summer… he also has some books to read, some classes he will be in.. and is in the summer library reading program, along with 3 other of my kids.
Do you study in the summer?
I have been involved in many a Bible Study over the past years. Most of the time we take the summer off, it’s just too busy. I find myself feeling much like the late summer grass by the end of summer… dry. dead. dreary. Not much life left.
Over the past few summers, since my husband left, I knew that not being involved in some sort of Bible Study would send me into the pits of despair. I have to keep feeding myself LARGE doses of TRUTH to fight the LARGE LIES that plague me.
I am also re-reading & doing the Study Guide for the book Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge
So, what are you studying this summer?
“it doesn't have to be well with your circumstances to be well with your soul.”
Jennifer Rothschild, Me Myself & Lies
Pam
5 comments:
Hi Pam,
I found your blog several weeks back through Beth Moore's LPM Blog. I recently finished Beth's study on the book of Daniel with a small group at my church...it was absolutely fascinating! Additionally, I have read the book Captivating and it absolutely changed my life. Normally I like to breeze through things, but I found myself taking my time, slowly but surely making it through the book allowing God to do the work He wanted to. It has completely changed my perception of myself as well as how I think God perceives me...what a tremendous blessing.
With that being said, I think it's absolutely wonderful that you are continuing to keep your focus on God and allowing Him to change your heart all the while raising your children! I am a single mom of one and find it difficult...but you have 6! You amaze me! Just wanted to let you know that.
If you wish, you can check out my blog at http://sacrificeofpraise08.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Vanessa
Ooooh.. Me, Myself & Lies sounds really good! We're studying a book on brokeness in my women's class at church (it is LATE and my tired brain won't cough up the title right now, but it's great). And I have some Max Lucado study guides for various books of the Bible; they're simple and don't have to be done in a group setting, so I fill in with those. Still, I miss my prayer group at school and the camaraderie I have with those other moms. But sometimes, I do think God wants us to be in a "quiet" place, so that we can hear HIM and not everyone's interpretation of Him. Know what I mean? I've had some great one-on-ones with Him lately, and that has been refreshing! I'm so glad you're finding ways to fill up your tank and keep yourself focused. There are so many opportunities for the deceiever to whisper his lies.. but the Word of the Lord stands forever! Love you, dear friend...
I am so into the Gary Thomas, Sacred Marriage and Sacred Parenting books. At the moment I am reading Sacred Parenting.
A couple girlfriends/fellow tired mommies are planning on meeting up for a casual bible study during the summer.
We have a couple of books/dvd's in mind but are going to decide at our first get together.
I can't wait to read Me, Myself and Lies, sounds interesting
I have not made my kids do any studies this summer, but when we get back home I will. They need to stay sharp.
I am going through the psalms this summer. Want to read through the whole book.
I'm not doing my online study with Lelia this summer. She had originally decided to break for the summer. When she re-decided to do a light study, I had already had my mind set on not doing anything.
Of course, unexpectedly, God provided "A Heart Like His" study for $5...mentioned in my last post. So, I'm doing that on my own in the mornings. I'm really enjoying getting to know David, Saul, Jonathan...people I've always desired to know the details. I love how it's taking me chapter to chapter in Samuel.
I'm also doing some evening reading. I have the reading book that goes along with this study that I'm going to start soon.
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