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This week I began
facilitating my first online Bible study group.
I've already learned much and I'm sure I'll learn much more in the next
8 weeks. This proves you CAN teach an OLD DOG new tricks. ::snort:: I'm truly enjoying this group of women, their
willingness to be transparent and their hearts which beat with passion for
Jesus. On a personal level it has been a
blast to have women from many different assignments participate - to study
again with them and to watch pieces of our scattered years of military ministry
form a mosaic. Exciting. There are a couple of family members in the study, we
range from those exploring their relationships with Jesus to those who have
been Christians for decades, we range from 22 to 60's, there are women from our
first assignment and from our last assignment, military and civilian, full-time
RVers and ranchers; and yes, we cross
denominational lines...the fellowship, however, is SWEET because we have the
grace of Jesus in common.
I got up this
morning and after my quiet time, I posted a bit to the group....and responded
to some thoughts shared by others.....then took Yuuki for the walk she was
promoting. Everyone was sleeping and I left my stuff on the table.
I got Holy Spirit goose
bumps when I walked back into the Caboose to see this!
Love God Greatly has
created kids' journals - I got one for Stacia. She doesn't like coloring so I
can do the coloring sheets. I use the free PDF files and the coloring sheets
aren't included. Stacia was doing Bible study on her own initiative. My 10 yo
was excited to do the same study her 28 yo sister, 22 yo friend and mom are
doing too. She was writing out the Scripture.
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| These pencils make a mess! |
I gave her a few
pointers on what SOAP (or SOAK) stands for. I shared some abbreviations I use.
I explained asking herself the 5 w's and an h; always looking to see what you
can learn about Jesus/God in a verse; and if there is anything you need to
start doing or stop doing as good ways to start observation.
I explained she
could write out her observations and application or draw a photo. She told me,
"I'm more of a word person than an artist." I loved that - I could
have said it. I left her alone....and as
I snuck glances at her I noticed she was imitating me....and that's an o.k.
thing if I'm following Jesus.
She finished up and
asked to share it with me - and I got a glimpse that maybe, like her mom, her
heart will beat with a passion to learn and share. We sat and talked and I
commented if I COULD draw I would love to draw a throne of grace...and she
drew....
I loved her prayer.
Once again showing children do not have a Junior Holy Spirit. The same Holy
Spirit who gives great insight to a 30 yo and 50 yo gives understanding and
insight to a 10 yo.
No, I will not share her Bible studies every
day and yes, I did have her permission this time. At its heart the blog is a
family journal and this is a milestone in our estimation. LOL
