It’s Monday, 10:30 p.m., and I’m writing this post from my hotel room in Little Rock, Arkansas — a place I don’t know very well yet. But I will.
One hour ago, Bill and I said good-bye to our son, David, our daughter-in-love, Stephanie, and our three grandchildren, Ezra, Juliette, and Caroline. From 9:30-10:30, Bill and I cried because when we drive home to Houston tomorrow morning, they will remain in Little Rock, Arkansas, where David started a wonderful new job today.
But even as I write this post all puffy-eyed and red-nosed…
And even as I realize the days of having my grandchildren and their parents living close by may be over…
I am so proud of their decision to follow the Lord to Little Rock. Because as you saw in your homework this week, that’s what disciples do. They follow Jesus. Wherever He leads. No matter the cost.
As for Bill and me, we will follow Jesus back to Houston — the place where He led us away from our own parents and children’s grandparents over 27 years ago. However…
I do foresee many trips to Little Rock in our future.
One Year Bible Winner & New Drawing Next Week:
This week’s winner of the beautiful One Year Bible is: Christie Roberts! Thanks to all of you who participated in this drawing by commenting on last week’s Are You a Disciple? online study post.
Post a comment this week to enter a new drawing next week for our iDisciple Bundle which includes 3 great gifts:
Glo, a 365-day devotional by Emily Ryan and myself, Guilt-Free Quiet Times, and the Guilt-Free Bible Reading Plan, both by Emily.
And don’t forget, if you post a comment every week, you’ll be entered in our Are You a Disciple? Grand Prize Perfect Attendance Drawing.
Discussion Info:
Time to discuss what we studied in our Week 2 homework. Here’s how our online discussion works:
- Post your comment to one or more of the discussion questions below.
- Read and reply to comments other group members post as the Lord leads you. You did such a great job at this last week! Bless y’all!
Week 2 Discussion Questions:
Question 1: How did you define what a disciple is (p. 31, ques. 1d)?
Question 2: As you studied the blessings and benefits of being a disciple( p. 40-42), what blessed you the most and why?
Question 3: What did the Lord teach you this week that challenged you the most regarding your relationship with Him?
Our Assignment This Week:
- If you ordered the Are You a Disciple? downloadable videos, watch the Week 2 video and fill in the listening guide on p. 55 in your workbook. If you didn’t purchase the videos but you’d like to watch this week’s video, click here.
- Complete the Week 3 homework which we will discuss next week.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 20, check your email for my Week 3 online study post and the announcement of the winner of our iDisciple Bundle.
I’m so looking forward to hearing from you this week, sisters! Please forgive me for not participating in the discussion in last week’s comments (I was preparing for a retreat, teaching at the retreat, followed immediately by heading to Little Rock to help with the move). I will be very active in the discussion this week.
As I conclude this post, precious sisters, how I pray that we will follow the example of Peter, Andrew, James and John.
“And [Jesus] said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men…And they immediately followed Him.” Matthew 4:18-22 NAS
Your sister,
P. S. It’s not too late for you to join our Are You a Disciple? online study group. Just order your workbook ($14.99) or workbook/video bundle ($29.99) now. When your workbook arrives, begin your study with Week 3 (you can makeup Weeks 1 & 2 later).