Letter from Jesus (story) - Page 2

Jashobeam · 01-09-2008, 07:01 PM

My cousin desired to be a mom for 20 years. She finally close to age 40 gave birth to her first son. Her second was born not long after. Few would have thought she would ever have kids after being TTC on and off since her 20s. God gives three answers- Yes, No, or Wait. You might be getting a "wait" answer right now, as my cousin was. I'm glad you have given your desires over to God. His hands are the best place to put things most precious to us.

I'm continually learning there is so much to learn about the Bible. It seems the more classes I take, the more chapters I read, the more Christians I talk to I feel like I'm still ignorant of so much concerning Scripture, church history and how God works. At school there was a teacher who said he knew some about the Bible, but that year he wanted to know the God of the Bible. I was so amazed. That man had written commentaries used by pastors all over the world, and he felt like there was so much more to know about God.

hopeful408 · 01-09-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jashobeam

I'm continually learning there is so much to learn about the Bible. It seems the more classes I take, the more chapters I read, the more Christians I talk to I feel like I'm still ignorant of so much concerning Scripture, church history and how God works.

I feel the exact same!!!

Thanks, your words are comforting to me, and i'm happy for your cousin, it isnt over until God says its over.
i am happy to have met you, you have given me edifying words and i am grateful because God uses people to talk to us sometimes.

Jashobeam · 01-09-2008, 08:42 PM

I'm glad I could help!

God is good to allow us to share on boards like this

heidi1979 · 01-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Thank you so much for posting this story!!!

hopeful408 · 01-11-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey Ms.Heidi: you're very welcome!

heidi1979 · 01-11-2008, 03:39 PM

Jashobeam~ I second what hopeful said.. Thanks SO much for all of the scripture.. You are so knowledgable.

Jashobeam · 01-11-2008, 05:47 PM

Thank you

My parents sent me to Christian school, and I was blessed with teachers who made learning Bible facts interesting. DH keeps me studied up, because he loves for us to study and debate/discuss certain Bible topics. One thing that is great about studying Scripture is that it's an ongoing progress. There is always something new to discuss or study. If you have never read the Bible through cover to cover, I encourage you to do so. That really put things in order for me. It was easier to see the flow of Scripture going through it in order. Before that I almost never got an A in Bible class, and sometimes just barely passed.

heidi1979 · 01-11-2008, 07:03 PM

Have you ladies read or studies the book called "Women of the Bible"? My DH bought it for me for Christmas and I haven't really started yet.. It gives you assisgnments and things to jot down to help keep the information in your brain.. The concept sounds nice... I am trying to finish John 3:16 right now... It is wonderful!

Jashobeam · 01-11-2008, 07:06 PM

I have not read that one. What's it like?

hopeful408 · 01-11-2008, 07:09 PM

Jasho: it's wonderful you went to a christian school, i always dream about sending my kids there, what a treat! you remind me of my Dh and i, we also discuss/debate/share the Word with each other, and when he doesnt like my opinion...i tell him to talk to the Holy Spirit...lol.....

Heidi: i havent come across that book but it sound interesting. i have seen a book called "the bad girls of the bible" but i think it's probably something way different....

heidi1979 · 01-11-2008, 07:14 PM

Hopeful~ My friend loved the bad girls from the bible book. She said it was very interesting.

hopeful408 · 01-11-2008, 07:22 PM

Heidi: i always see it when i go to Berean's, maybe i'll pick up a copy next time and check it out. i would like to get into journaling and devotionals, but i havent got the time or even made the time to do it. my spiritual mom has been journaling for years with the Lord and it's so awesome how He speaks to her thru that, He's so wonderful...I LOVE HIM!!

Jashobeam · 01-11-2008, 07:36 PM

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Jasho: it's wonderful you went to a christian school, i always dream about sending my kids there, what a treat! you remind me of my Dh and i, we also discuss/debate/share the Word with each other, and when he doesnt like my opinion...i tell him to talk to the Holy Spirit...lol.....

LOL! Yep, we usually agree, but once in a while we end up talking for hours on one subject. We just can't let it drop till we agree, lol.

Our Christian schools in this area are reasonable, but those are often much stricter in rules. The one we realy want for DD is so expensive it's out of the question right now. I was the only person in either side of my family to go from Kindy to college all in Christian schools. I wouldn't send DD anywhere else. If we cannot afford Christian school, DD will be homeschooled.

The Southern Baptist Convention keeps rejecting the measure to encourage all parents to send their kids to Christian schools and all churches to start Christian schools so kids can go at no cost to the parents.

hopeful408 · 01-11-2008, 08:15 PM

Jasho: as an example, how much does it cost for a school year? i probably wont be enrolling my kids anytime soon but i'm just curious. i am also with you about the homeschooling, i would do that too. it would be so wonderful to have no cost christian schools for all kids.

Jashobeam · 01-11-2008, 10:55 PM

The lowest I think was under $4,000 a year (maybe $2800 IIRC). The highest was $10,000 a year or so. So, if you get one big tax refund a year, it would pay for a year's education, not counting books and such.