Ready? 1,2,3! Let’s walk this out together…. 1. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy: Read Psalm 16 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 2. Two resources to keep learning: TGC Article-Generosity in a Time of Hoarding enCourage Blog: Stewardship and God’s Abundant Grace 3. Three Questions to discuss together: 1. Complete this sentence….if only I have more ____________________. 2. Share one area of your life where you have felt the “not-enoughness” or scarcity of life. How did it make you feel? 3. What is one thing you can share with another person in your life this week? Offer a prayer of repentance for the areas of your life where you want more “things” rather than more of God’s presence in your life. To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast. https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/
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Stumbling Forward Together Through Jealousy
Ready? 1,2,3! Let’s walk this out together…. 1One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy: Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18 & Psalm 73 2. Two resources to keep learning: TGC Article-How to Overcome Envy enCourage Blog: Thanksgiving in all Things 3. Three Questions to discuss together: 1. Share about a time when you were sad or mad when you saw another person in your life gaining something that you felt you were missing. 2. When you stumble or get tripped up as you view others’ lives up close or on social media, what is one truth you can believe to regain your footing? 3. Recount at least three things you are thankful for this week. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for His provision in your life. To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast. https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/
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Stumbling Forward Together through Pride and Self-reliance
Ready? 1,2,3! Let’s walk this out together…. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Pride and Self-reliance Read John 15:4-5 & Philippians 2:5-11 2. Two Resources to keep learning: · TGC Article-Pride in the Name of Love · Book- The Freedom of Self-forgetfulness by Tim Keller 3. Three Questions to discuss together: 1. Share one or two ways you see the culture fanning the flame of self-love or pride. 2. In what place (abilities, gifts, past success) or person (seeking the approval of others) are you placing your reliance or confidence? 3. Pride is the exaltation of self. “Gospel humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less.” Share one area where you would ask for prayer to grow in humility and self-forgetfulness. To listen to the rest of this series go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/
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Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Bearing One Another’s Burdens
enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another’s burdens can all feel a bit risky. To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit’s Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/
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Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Investing His Time
enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another’s burdens can all feel a bit risky. To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit’s Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/
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