Gateways to Joy

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that 2014 is my year to "Make It Happen." I want to really put forth some effort in making some of my goals. . . spiritual, family, health, education and so on . . . happen.  Upon meditating last night I realized that a lot of us have strongholds.  Actually I realized this after meditation on the words that I'd read from Beth Moore's book 'Breaking Free.' After sitting back and examining me, I began to think even more.  We can attempt to do all sorts of things, but for the Christian, if we don't examine ourselves and sincerely work at getting ourselves right with God first, we are working in vain. I am not alluding to us being perfect because we aren't and never will be.  Nor am I saying that if we want God to do this then we must do that... .  But what I am saying is that we cannot live any way we want on purpose and expect God to bless us with the desires of our hearts when w...

I know you can't believe it right?! This is such a blessings!  I've been thinking since January 1, 2014 that I wanted to start the new year off by reading something from Beth Moore, but I didn't know what. I would like to thank eChristianResources for giving Beth Moore followers such a blessing.  There are so many who have financial hardships who may want a book, but simply can't afford it.  So thank you eChristianResources To get your Beth Moore ebooks, you can go to eChristianResources  blog to download them. Follow my blog with Bloglovin xo, Angela blog subscription  | twitter | facebook

So ladies, are you doing the the Bible study with Beth Moore?  If you don't know what I'm talking about you can refer back to my post that introduced what Beth Moore is doing. Okay, so this is the first and second lesson for the Gideon Bible study.  I put Beth's video below. She asked that we answer a few questions.  I put two of them on the blog here, but to read the remainder of them, you will have to go to her blog here: 1.  Based on the question in the middle of p. 37 of our homework, she says, to what specific bravery do you feel God is calling you to in this season of your life? 2.  After reading p. 46, regarding five ordinary tasks that you perform on a daily basis, share a memory of an ordinary circumstance in which God met you in an extraordinary way. Priscilla ends week one saying: " End this week by prayerfully considering what it will mean to live out Joshua 24:15.  Ask the Lord to give you a holy courage to turn this promise int...

I'm still here!  It's been a while I know.  I have a few things that I want to share with you all.  Before I share Lifeway's ereader link with you, I want to tell you what the more in the title is all about. 1.  The lovely Beth Moore is doing a biblestudy in June, and she is doing it from the other lovely: Priscilla Shirer.   who has a new study out called, Gideon .  If any of you are interested in joining the study here's the information .  I will also post it here as I find out about it. Y'all this study could not have come at a better time for me.  I feel like Satan has been constantly attacking my family and me.  Even worse I feel like I always rollover and allow him to defeat me.   I'm not defeated. I know. But sometimes, it sure does feel like I am.  I was so reminded of how defeated I am not last night when I listened to Beth Moore's video. Gosh I thank God for that woman. Making me thank God even more is L...

H ello girls! I have a message for you from Lifeway Women: "The Beth Moore James Facebook  party that we all helped launch was a huge success." And they thank those of us who promoted the live webcast party! Now they have something else for us, what, you ask? They want us to gear up again for a second Facebook launch party for a new Bible study, "Living Room Series Bible study, Nehemiah, A heart that can break." The party is Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:11 a.m CST. There will be live fun again! Paige Greene will host the webcast with Kelly and they are going to have special guest appearances, including Lisa Harper and by Skype, Beth Moore. Kelly will share on the live webcast her heart about the study, her heart for missionary work, and a cooking segment. If any of you would be interested in helping us spread the word, you can do one of the following: 1.  post on your blog and invite people to the party 2.  post on your Facebook about the party, and ...

I know I'm behind!  There seems to always be something to do.  I'm slow, I know, but I'm striving to be steady :-) Y'all what I appreciate with Day One of this study, "James: Mercy Triumphs" is how Beth has focused on the human side of Jesus.  Letting us see Him as a brother, a Son, a neighbor, speaking of neighbors and the the neighborhood. For me this helps me accept James and his message even more because in this way, I see him as the brother of Jesus.  I see him living with Him.  Sharing tender brother moments. He knew Jesus as brother, and still accepted Him as his Lord. Many times it's hard for the people in our household to accept our message , regardless of the truth of that message because "they know us."  They see how we function. So Beth introducing the family setting like this first, sets the stage for me to accept James' message. That's it for now.  That's what I got from Day One. See you manana! xo,...

Y'all I am so EXCITED! I just received my free copy of Beth Moore's latest Bible study, James Mercy Triumphs, and I can't wait to dig in and share with you all what I am learning. I think for the next several weeks I am going to use this in my quiet time and share with you all what God is teaching me. Before I move on I want to share with you a quote that I saw in this study.  Actually it isn't a quote, I'm quoting Beth.  I am tempted to say that I "accidentally" saw this when I was moving the book because it just fell open to this particular page and I was about to close it, when "something" said, " Don't. Look down.  Read." These are the words I read: Have the courage to live under strain and pain to be part of a better story.  A larger story.  Don't wimp out. Wow.  That's scary.  I just told my friend that I didn't want to do a particular thing because I didn't want to go through the pain.  The pai...

Beth Moore has a new Bible study people: James Mercy Triumphs . The Facebook party for the study starts on Lifeway's Facebook page, November 01, 2011. Lifeway says, and I concur, that it will be an hour full of fun! Guess what though?  Guess who the special guest will be within that hour full of fun?  You got it, Yours Truly, Beth Moore! Will you come join the fun and pass the information along please ... don't forget to tell them about the prizes be given away such as a gift certificate to Lifeway Christian Stores, an IPAD2, Beth Moore James kit, and lots more during the chat of the live webcast!!! So ladies, are you in, are you game?  Come on then, start passing the word. Tag. You're it! Lifeway Christian Store Facebook Page Lifeway Christian Beth Moore xo, Angela blog subscription  | twitter | facebook

Cover via Amazon Hey there my peeps! T oday I was going through my books and came across one of my most beloved.  Beth Moore 's, ' When Godly People Do Ungodly Things —Arming Yourself in the Age Of Seduction. * * *  My name is Had.  You may know me, but you may not know my new name.  You may have no idea what I've been through because I do my best to look the same. I am scared to death of you.  I used to be just like you.  I once held my head up high without propping it on my hymnal. I was well respected back then, and I even respected myself.  I was wholeheartedly devoted to God , and if the truth be known, somewhere deep inside I was sometimes the slightest bit proud of my devotion.  Then I'd repent ... because I knew that was wrong.  I didn't want to be wrong.  Not ever. People looked up to me.  And life looked good from up here.  I felt good about who I was.  That was before I was Had.  Strangely, I no longer...