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John Owen

Hello, Ladies,  I was struck with the first moment of Cathy's lesson, that remark made by John Owen, a prominent 17th Century Puritan.  "If I have observed anything by experience it is this: a man (or woman), may take the measure of his growth - and decay - in grace according to his thoughts and meditations upon the person of Christ and the glory of Christ".  Wow! Very Powerful.   Life hasn't changed, it is just as hard today as it was in the 17th Century and our battle is still the same, we have met the enemy and he is us.  Surrendering yourself to Jesus, making Him your priority, living with your eyes on Him this is still the call and this is still the battle.  We are drawing closer by going to Bible Study and I'm so glad to be in the race with each of you. 

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Marsha's story is a testimony to how important it is to be transparent with our friends and family. 

Wait till you read all about it.

My Testimony

by Marsha Anderson 

I received the Lord Jesus at the age of 24.  By that time I was married and already had two children.  Being raised Catholic and marrying someone who had been divorced prohibited us from being married in the Catholic church, and I was excluded from the sacraments at church.  That's when I decided to investigate other denominations.  I always wondered why God wouldn't forgive me for marrying a divorced person if He would forgive other "sins".   I happened to be invited to a neighborhood bible study around this time and my Mom and I both went.  It was through the ladies at the study that I received a copy of the Four Spiritual Laws.  I couldn't put those Laws out of my mind.  I now know that the Lord used the verses in that little book and the study each week of His Word to convict me of my need of Him.  So I kept praying that prayer to receive Christ (didn't realize I only needed to pray it once), kept going to the Bible Study and the rest is a 40 year relationship with Christ.  That was in the 1960's and my husband and I will celebrate 44 years of marriage this week.  As a result, both of our children came to know the Lord, and my sisters and brothers (6 in all) and my Mom and Dad - all became believers in Christ (except one I am still praying for).  What a journey it has been, and I will always be grateful that someone was willing to share the Lord with me.

Marsha Anderson

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Kathy Schell is a ministering angel every week.  Did you know? Kathy picks out the song, makes sure they get typed up then printed up for us, she practices, then gets to class early to make  the piano ready for her nimble fingers.  (This includes furniture moving). She does it with all her heart and it shows.  What a blessing!!
Thank you, Kathy Schell.

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It is so awesome how you are praying for one another.  The Lord will do amazing things in the class, in fact He already is!  Thank you for spending time as a prayer angel, and for being transparent on your bookmark answer's.  You encourage me. 


Blessings, Meribeth

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