We have made it to week 3!!
In the Facebook group I will
post each question separately so that we can keep the conversation on
the same thread for the same question. Please feel free to post your own
thoughts about anything in any of the chapters as well!! You are not
limited to only answering these questions!! :)
Reading for this week:
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Discussion Questions: (To be answered in the Facebook group)
Week 3, Question 1:
As Christians, why must we decide to believe? How can we believe during times when our minds don’t understand everything? (Romans 8:26, James 1:2-8)
Week 3, Question 2:
What are we to spend our time thinking about or meditating on? How will this benefit us? (Psalm 119:15, Psalm 1:3)
Week 3, Question 3:
What was King David’s response to his feelings of depression and gloom? (Psalm 48:9, Psalm 143:4-5)
Week 3, Question 4:
How does Satan deceive people as to the source of their misery?
Week 3, Personal Reflection Question (Remember, this question is between you and God! Share if you wish, but no obligation too!! Use it to grow closer to Him this week):
What kind of thoughts have you been thinking? Write them down!! Then use the verses in these chapters to see if you are on track to positive thinking, or if your thinking is negative and needs attention!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Battlefield of the Mind - Week 2
It is week 2!!
In the Facebook group I will post each question separately so that we can keep the conversation on the same thread for the same question. Please feel free to post your own thoughts about anything in any of the chapters as well!! You are not limited to only answering these questions!! :)
Reading for this week:
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Discussion Questions: (To be answered in the Facebook group)
Week 2 Question 1
Read Isaiah 43:2. What does God promise us regarding difficulties that we experience? Quitting is easy. How can we overcome difficulties and not give up?
Week 2 Question 2
Read Deuteronomy 1:2,6-8. Why did it take the Israelites forty years to make an eleven-day journey? How does this problem relate to us today in our spiritual journey? When God told the Israelites, “You have dwelt long enough on this mountain,” what was He really saying? What is He saying to us today?
Week 2 Question 3
Read Deuteronomy 7:22. The process of renewing our mind takes place Little By Little. Why did God tell the Israelites He would clear out their enemies this way? What is the “beast” that will consume us if we receive freedom too quickly?
I facilitated another study a while back and I had a different woman “lead” each chapter. This link is from one of my best friends daughters who pitched in on that study and had a fantastic take on this!! Here is a link to that if you would like to read it!! It is especially good if you are struggling in your prayer/study time with Jesus!!
http://araogwow.blogspot.com/2014/09/hearing-gods-voice-chapter-2.html
Week 2 Question 4
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Many of us have had bad things happen to us, things which cause us to be negative about the future. According to this verse, how should we react to such situations?
Week 2 Question 5
Acts 17:11 (KJV)
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
According to this scripture, how can we achieve balance in our thinking?
In the Facebook group I will post each question separately so that we can keep the conversation on the same thread for the same question. Please feel free to post your own thoughts about anything in any of the chapters as well!! You are not limited to only answering these questions!! :)
Reading for this week:
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Discussion Questions: (To be answered in the Facebook group)
Week 2 Question 1
Read Isaiah 43:2. What does God promise us regarding difficulties that we experience? Quitting is easy. How can we overcome difficulties and not give up?
Week 2 Question 2
Read Deuteronomy 1:2,6-8. Why did it take the Israelites forty years to make an eleven-day journey? How does this problem relate to us today in our spiritual journey? When God told the Israelites, “You have dwelt long enough on this mountain,” what was He really saying? What is He saying to us today?
Week 2 Question 3
Read Deuteronomy 7:22. The process of renewing our mind takes place Little By Little. Why did God tell the Israelites He would clear out their enemies this way? What is the “beast” that will consume us if we receive freedom too quickly?
I facilitated another study a while back and I had a different woman “lead” each chapter. This link is from one of my best friends daughters who pitched in on that study and had a fantastic take on this!! Here is a link to that if you would like to read it!! It is especially good if you are struggling in your prayer/study time with Jesus!!
http://araogwow.blogspot.com/2014/09/hearing-gods-voice-chapter-2.html
Week 2 Question 4
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Many of us have had bad things happen to us, things which cause us to be negative about the future. According to this verse, how should we react to such situations?
Week 2 Question 5
Acts 17:11 (KJV)
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
According to this scripture, how can we achieve balance in our thinking?
Monday, December 4, 2017
Battlefield of the Mind - Week 1
Welcome to week one ladies!!
I am so excited that this week is finally here!! Please remember that this is designed to be at your own pace!! Just because others may start answering questions, doesn't mean you are behind!! We won't move on to anything new until next week and you have all week long to jump in on the discussion!! Don't let Satan get you frustrated from the get go!! He is not going to win!! You all are amazing and I am blessed to be reading this book and learning with you all!!
In the Facebook group I will post each question separately so that we can keep the conversation on the same thread for the same question.
I also have included a Personal Reflection Question. Anytime during the study that you see a personal reflection question, you are more than welcome to share your answer with the group, but there is no pressure to. The purpose is for you to spend time with God and find out what He wants you to gain from that question.
So, here we go!!
Reading for this week:
Part 1 Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Discussion Questions: (To be answered in the Facebook group)
Week 1 Question 1:
Our minds are the forerunner of our actions. In other words, our actions are a direct result of our thoughts. How do we know the difference between what is our own thoughts and what is the mind of Christ?
Week 1 Question 2:
(Ephesians 6:12; John 8:44)
Jesus called Satan a liar. How does Satan attempt to defeat us? What does the book mean when it said "One of the devils strong points is patience"?
Week 1 Question 3:
What are "strongholds" and how does Satan attempt to set them up in our minds?
Week 1 Question 4:
What are our 3 weapons to overcome strongholds?
Week 1 Question 5:
(Zechariah 4:6)
Determination isn't enough to break free from strongholds, what else do you need??
Week 1 Personal Reflection Question (Personal Reflection Questions are not meant for you to share your answer. Your answer is between you and God, but if you feel led to share your answer, please feel free to do so).
In the story of Mary and John, did you see yourself? What patterns in their life do you see in your own? Spend some time in prayer this week and make a list of the things that are strongholds in your life. What thinking patterns do you have in your life that are NOT of Christ. What thoughts do you battle often that don't line up with the word of God? Hold onto this list so that as we go through the book, you can start breaking down these strongholds!
I am so excited that this week is finally here!! Please remember that this is designed to be at your own pace!! Just because others may start answering questions, doesn't mean you are behind!! We won't move on to anything new until next week and you have all week long to jump in on the discussion!! Don't let Satan get you frustrated from the get go!! He is not going to win!! You all are amazing and I am blessed to be reading this book and learning with you all!!
In the Facebook group I will post each question separately so that we can keep the conversation on the same thread for the same question.
I also have included a Personal Reflection Question. Anytime during the study that you see a personal reflection question, you are more than welcome to share your answer with the group, but there is no pressure to. The purpose is for you to spend time with God and find out what He wants you to gain from that question.
So, here we go!!
Reading for this week:
Part 1 Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Discussion Questions: (To be answered in the Facebook group)
Week 1 Question 1:
Our minds are the forerunner of our actions. In other words, our actions are a direct result of our thoughts. How do we know the difference between what is our own thoughts and what is the mind of Christ?
Week 1 Question 2:
(Ephesians 6:12; John 8:44)
Jesus called Satan a liar. How does Satan attempt to defeat us? What does the book mean when it said "One of the devils strong points is patience"?
Week 1 Question 3:
What are "strongholds" and how does Satan attempt to set them up in our minds?
Week 1 Question 4:
What are our 3 weapons to overcome strongholds?
Week 1 Question 5:
(Zechariah 4:6)
Determination isn't enough to break free from strongholds, what else do you need??
Week 1 Personal Reflection Question (Personal Reflection Questions are not meant for you to share your answer. Your answer is between you and God, but if you feel led to share your answer, please feel free to do so).
In the story of Mary and John, did you see yourself? What patterns in their life do you see in your own? Spend some time in prayer this week and make a list of the things that are strongholds in your life. What thinking patterns do you have in your life that are NOT of Christ. What thoughts do you battle often that don't line up with the word of God? Hold onto this list so that as we go through the book, you can start breaking down these strongholds!
Monday, November 20, 2017
Battlefield of the Mind - Where to Get the Book
Here are some suggestions for where to find a copy of the book!!
- Check the Library!! Did you know that you can go online and find the book that you want and have it sent to the Library Location nearest you?? It is a great resource!! If you can't buy the book, check the library first.
Central Arkansas Library System Search - Christianbook.com is a great resource. They have the book on sale right now for only $6.99!
- If you can't get the book in either of these places (or any other), send me a private message and I can help you out!! :)
Thursday, November 16, 2017
How Will Online Bible Studies Work?
Here is a short explanation of how online Bible Studies will work.
When do we “meet”?
This is an Online Bible Study, meant to be something that each lady can do as it fits her own schedule. There are no set times to be online each week. Read when you can. Post in the Facebook Group when you can. Reply to others when you can.
When do we “meet”?
This is an Online Bible Study, meant to be something that each lady can do as it fits her own schedule. There are no set times to be online each week. Read when you can. Post in the Facebook Group when you can. Reply to others when you can.
I
will post a “schedule” of which chapters will go with which weeks, but
otherwise, this is a join at your own pace Bible Study! If you miss a
week, it’s totally ok. You can come back and catch up!!
How does it all work?
The majority of the “study” will take place in our facebook group, however, to make it easier to keep up with and come back to, I will also be posting on this blog that will keep everything in date order (instead of Facebook moving it around everytime a new comment is made). This blog will NOT have your discussions, just the study information for the week and questions to think about (and then go answer in the facebook group).
Each week a new post will be added to our Bible Study Blog. Once the post is available, it will be posted in the Facebook group.
Here’s what you need to do:
Absolutely!! If someone asks you about joining in, send them to the blog to get started! Everything will stay on the blog so if someone hears about it late and still wants to join in, they can catch up!!
Add them to the Facebook group or let me know and I will add them. I am going to keep the Facebook Group as a “Secret Group” however, I do not mind other women joining us if they are interested.
How does it all work?
The majority of the “study” will take place in our facebook group, however, to make it easier to keep up with and come back to, I will also be posting on this blog that will keep everything in date order (instead of Facebook moving it around everytime a new comment is made). This blog will NOT have your discussions, just the study information for the week and questions to think about (and then go answer in the facebook group).
Each week a new post will be added to our Bible Study Blog. Once the post is available, it will be posted in the Facebook group.
Here’s what you need to do:
Read:
- The chapter for the week
- The blog post for the week
Do:Can other Women Join Us?
- Go to the Facebook Group and answer the discussion questions for that week.
- Share anything related to the chapter that you would like or ask any other questions that you would like about the chapter that week. (Discussion is not limited to the questions posted!)
- Encourage each other by responding to others posts!!
Absolutely!! If someone asks you about joining in, send them to the blog to get started! Everything will stay on the blog so if someone hears about it late and still wants to join in, they can catch up!!
Add them to the Facebook group or let me know and I will add them. I am going to keep the Facebook Group as a “Secret Group” however, I do not mind other women joining us if they are interested.
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