The Portal: Portal-ity Thoughts

I am on a launch team for a new Bible study coming out.  It's called Unexplainable Jesus by Erica Wiggenhorn.  It's a neat opportunity if you ever get a chance to do it.  We were able to receive the book ahead of time and be a part of an online Facebook Group where we work through the Bible study together, have a launch party, and help Erica promote it.  Starting June 11, we can also participate in the online study with a group of women from all over the world.  I'm only on week three, but I am loving it.  I've learned so much already.  In week two, of Unexplainable Jesus, which is a study of the gospel of Luke, I was literally captivated by a word that Erica brought to our attention.  Anyone who knows me knows I love words, so for me to be this excited over one, it must be good!  I love how Erica explains the history, culture, and passages in a way that's easy to understand.   The word is  Syntēréō.  { I ma...

Summer.  😎 My favorite time of year.  I've figured out a couple things since my last blog post.   1.  I tend to have more to say when something is bothering me or I'm stressed.  2.  Summer makes me happy, therefore, I clearly have less to say:)   However, something did pop up today that I'd like to address, because it made me think about why I love to do Bible Studies.  I can't remember exactly when I started attending a Bible Study.  It's been a long time!  Time has a way of creeping up on us doesn't it?  I've attended studies at several churches in my area over the last 25 years.  I even facilitated a study for five years at the church where I am currently a member.  Right now I'm jamming with the Baptist girls, and loving it.   But I regress . . .okay, here we go.   First off, I think it's incredibly important to stay in God's word and working through a Bible study keeps you in the page...