For Further Study- Opposing the Proud

Pride is a most insidious sin, one that the Lord actively opposes.  Chad taught on 1 Peter 5 this last Sunday, with an emphasis on how godly pastors and elders will shepherd the flock.  Praise God for the strong men of our church who delight in serving God through leading the body of Christ.

1 Peter 5:5-
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
   "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

As CJ Mahaney says in Humility,

"Opposes" in this statement is an active, present-tense verb, showing us that God's opposition to pride is an immediate and constant activity.  The proud will not indefinitely escape punishment" (33-34).

This book is an excellent, short but deep study on pride and humility. 

How do you battle against the sin of pride? What favorite quotes would you like to share on the subject?

Question and Answer: How do you structure your Bible time?

Good morning, ladies!

Many young mothers struggle with setting up a structured "Quiet Time".  With every intention of being in the Word each day, it seems like other things take precedence over time with the Lord. 

Would you take some time to share your own thoughts on making the Lord the priority of your day? How do you structure your Bible time?

Further thoughts on being "With Christ in the School of Suffering":

"The school of our heavenly Father will soon close for us; the term time is shortening every day. Let us not shrink from a hard lesson or wince under any rod of chastisement.  The richer will be the crown, and the sweeter will be heaven, if we endure cheerfully to the end and graduate in glory".
    -Theodore L. Cuyler, from Streams in the Desert, Vol. 1, September 2

Sign up to bring a meal to the Carpenter Family

If you are so inclined! Mama and baby are doing well.

August 31, 2010

Daily Scripture Reading:

Ecclesiates 11:1-12:14
Psalm 103:15-22
Proverbs 24:13-14
1 Cor. 11:1-16

Laura and Shawn Carpenter are the proud parents of a new baby boy, Seth Owen Carpenter, born around 2 am this morning.  I believe Laurie Dominici is setting up a meal schedule, for those of you who are interested.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Daily Scripture:

Ecclesiates 8:1-10:20
Psalm 103:6-14
Proverbs 24:10-12
1 Corinthians 10:19-33

Be in prayer for:

Fred Wilkerson and the Wilkerson family.  Pray that his heart stays strong enough to wait for a lung transplant.  Pray for the family to remain strong in faith during this time.

Good morning, ladies!

What a blessing to see our women desiring to touch base during the week.  This blog is designed to be just that- a place for the women of Sovereign Grace to talk, encourage one another, share Scripture, discuss what God is teaching you, and relay information.  The structure is "open", so please feel free to share.  Please keep grace and discretion in mind as you discuss your thoughts. 

Most of us are either at home with children or at work with a hectic schedule.  Some of us do both! The Women of Grace blog is a place where you have the opportunity to feel a little more connected to your sisters in Christ. 

Here are some ideas we have in mind for weekly entries. 

1- Prayer requests: We will list prayer requests that the body of Sovereign Grace is praying through corporately.  Please feel free to add your own.  What an evidence of grace to see how God is answering our petitions!  Please share updates and answered requests so we can give God the glory together.

2- A Titus II weekly entry: God had given the gift of wisdom and experience to so many of our women.  Each week, a question will be put forth to the more experienced women of the church.  Please feel free to add to the discussion.  Please email btwjmw@yahoo.com with questions you would like to have put up for discussion.  This week's question will be put up tomorrow for discussion.

3- A daily (well, as often as possible) suggested Scripture reading.  Many young moms are struggling with establishing a daily quiet time.  The published schedule will be from the MacArthur Daily Bible.  You can purchase one from Amazon.com, Grace Books International or simply read from your own Bible.

4- A short discussion of the sermon, or a point for further study.  I haven't worked this one out completely yet. :)

What else would you like to see from the Women of Sovereign Grace blog?

Have a wonderful day.

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