The "Book of Faith" is an initiative to get us back to "the language of Scripture". It's about really digging in past the surface and studying Scriptures not just alone but with others, being open to interpretation.There have been studies created to…
Nice observations :) "a 12 year old and a 69 year old can talk to each other". That's just awesome. I love seeing generations come together for fellowship in faith. I'm glad that is occurring in this study for your congregation.
I believe the point is taking time for a Sabbath - daily, weekly, monthly... each day you need to return to the source of your strength - God and His Word. It's not about setting aside Saturday for Sabbath - but if that works for you then great, do…
What is the name of your congregation / organization?
Hope
What is your role in your congregation / organization?
involved member
What is most challenging about engaging in Scripture?
Coming to it open-minded all of the time
Share a Bible passage that is especially meaningful to you.
Jeremiah 17:7-8, ""But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
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Hello Katelyn,
Glad you joined the Book of Faith Network.
Talk to you soon.. By the way-thanks for the Thank you card and notes. I appreiciate that.
Wendy
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