Three pages in the Are You a Disciple? workbook are filled with the names of the 400+ women who piloted the study with me last fall at my church. Each week those wonderful women: Completed the Bible study homework Participated in small group discussion classes Attended my weekly teaching sessions, and Filled out evaluation forms that… Read More
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Live From Little Rock: Are You a Disciple Week 2 Study
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… Read More
Are You a Disciple? Online Study Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of our Are You a Disciple? online study! Thanks to all of you who are doing this 7-week study with me and XXXs to those of you who left comments on last week’s post (you blessed my heart). As promised, one of you who posted a comment last week will win… Read More
Welcome to My Kitchen & the Are You a Disciple? Online Study!
Welcome to the very first week of the Are You a Disciple? online Bible study! I am so looking forward to studying God’s Word with you for the next 7 weeks!! Join me now in my kitchen via video, and I’ll give you the scoop about how this study will work. Want to participate in the online study?… Read More
Attention all Homebodies (& Hola! to My Sisters in Puerto Rico)
Attention all homebodies: Mission trips are for you, too. Yes, I know how much you love your space, your routine, your cocoon. Yes, I know you prefer home to any other place on earth. And yes, I know this firsthand because (deep breath) I am a HUGE homebody. But as your fellow homebody, I want… Read More
Join Laurie for the Are You a Disciple? Online Study!
I have been waiting ALL SUMMER LONG to invite you to . . . Summer break is over, and I hope you are as ready as I am to get into God’s Word, to grow spiritually, and to connect with God intimately through His Word. And that is exactly what we will will do together… Read More
Are You a Disciple? Sneak Peek & Printable/Pin
Monday’s coming (Lord willing), and all of us at Priority Ministries can hardly wait because . . . Whoo-hoo!! Over the past year, Priority’s staff and I have been working together diligently to prepare this study for you and your group. And speaking of the Priority staff, check out what they’ve been doing over the… Read More
7 Reasons You Can be Confident & A Challenge
Have you noticed the increasing number of horrific headlines lately? The chilling, heart-breaking Planned Parenthood videos. The Supreme Court decision to forever redefine marriage in America. The terrorist attack last week in Chattanooga that killed five members of our military. The church shooting in South Carolina that left nine church members dead. The largest public… Read More
Grandkid Sleepover & Video Invite
Like the sweet reward at the end of a very long project (as in my year-long Are You a Disciple? Bible study project), Bill and I were gifted with a grandkid sleepover last night! This is what it looked like this morning: It’s a happy thumbs up day from Caroline, Ezra, and Granddaddy! But one… Read More
Praying AND Playing
It’s crunch time here at Priority Ministries, and I have a confession to make: I’m a stress ball. In just a few weeks, we will release my new Bible study, Are You a Disciple? But until then, there are soooo many final details and tasks to do. Of course, I’ve been praying and praying and praying… Read More
A Cruise For Us Front Porch Friday Girls!
If you’ve been hanging out with me on Front Porch Friday for the past year or two, I am thrilled today to invite you to join me for: Let’s get to know one another better and spend some refreshing time in God’s Word together at this fabulous retreat-at-sea! Watch the video below to find out… Read More
Are You a Disciple? A Study to Help You Say YES!
Exciting news! Are You a Disciple? my new 8-week Bible study for women will be ready on August 3! Are You a Disciple? will help you and your group discover how to become disciples of Jesus Christ. Workbooks, videos, and leader guides will all be available for you in our online store just in time for your fall… Read More