Go Boldly Ministries

As you know, our bible study is currently studying "A Confident Heart," by Renee Swope. I love this book. Renee shares her personal stories and has a great way to connect with her audience. This book has had a big impact on me, and I recommend it for anyone who struggles with having a confident heart in God's promises. Today I wanted to share my learning about 3 familiar scriptures discussed in Chapter 9. I can't tell you the number of times I have read these scriptures, but today, I saw something different. We all know that happens, it is the beauty of God's Word; if you ask him to share who he is and to speak to you, he will. That was no exception today. Thank you Lord. So I thought I would share my learning, I pray it opens up new meaning for you as well. Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha The first scripture is probably very familiar to all, especially to us ladies. Martha and Mary are throwing a dinner party for Jesus Christ himself. And while Martha...

I was so encouraged recently when a God fearing woman who I respect very much sent me such an encouraging email at just the right time. Thank you Ann! I was feeling down, discouraged, and looking around it seemed like everyone else had it all together, but me, you know the feeling, right?  And I know why I was feeling this way. I had not been feeling well physically and I started watching tv, which for me is a huge sucking mechanism, one that pulls me in and allows the evil one to prey on all of my insecurities. I was feeling blue, and once again questioning, "Who am I to think that I can write a blog, especially a Christian blog?"  This is an ongoing struggle for me, but I keep trying because I feel that is what God wants me to do.  So, I chose to stop this madness!  I did an about face, turned off the tv and dove into my current bible study, "A Confident Heart," by Renee Swope. And the Lord blessed me so!  I read this message that I have to share with yo...

My bible study group is currently studying the book,   A Confident Heart , by Renee Swope. We are all enjoying her candid look at our constant struggle of feeling that we don't, won't, will never......measure up . This is a lie that the accuser tells us over and over hoping that we will believe it. Well, stand tall !  We have a Savior that proves that feeling is a lie , and that is what Renee Swope is teaching us in   A Confident Heart .  In chapter 6, "When Doubt Whispers, 'I'm Not Good Enough,'" she has given us some wonderful scriptures to lean on and some emboldening statements for us to use when we are feeling attacked.   The following are excerpts from pgs 107-108, 113-114. Remember, our Savior used scripture to fight Satan; scripture is what we too shall use!!  I pray these excerpts encourage you as much as they did our group.  Have a blessed week.  :) WHO I AM IN CHRIST I am accepted ...... John 1:12      ...