tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post8587114745003235334..comments2022-03-19T18:15:03.673-05:00Comments on Captured Bits of Beauty: SeptemberJulie Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-75005152411543453782015-09-21T23:07:18.654-05:002015-09-21T23:07:18.654-05:00Thank you, Cindee, for your kind words.. and thank...Thank you, Cindee, for your kind words.. and thank you so very much for praying! I really do need it! Fall is barely here, and I'm already looking forward to Spring. Flowers once again. :)Julie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-89721493668240264832015-09-20T21:56:05.703-05:002015-09-20T21:56:05.703-05:00Julie, lovely post! I'll be praying for you a...Julie, lovely post! I'll be praying for you as you step back into teaching, praying for the quiet growth of winter to burst into bloom come spring. 🌷Cindee Snider Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997207017359343963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-23366496213248443222015-09-16T23:00:12.057-05:002015-09-16T23:00:12.057-05:00Hugs right back! Thank you. :)Hugs right back! Thank you. :)Julie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-59003620505948721772015-09-16T13:34:43.742-05:002015-09-16T13:34:43.742-05:00Hugs! I know God's proud of you!Hugs! I know God's proud of you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546342712287222410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-23289455078706932932015-09-15T22:10:36.443-05:002015-09-15T22:10:36.443-05:00Thank you so much, Patricia! Wisconsin is a beauti...Thank you so much, Patricia! Wisconsin is a beautiful state. There are so many things I love about it, but the long cold winters that sometimes seem to last from November to March are not one of them! <br /><br />I've been a small group leader in women's bible studies for many years. I'd say my favorite studies over the years were Believing God by Beth Moore, Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby, and Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver, and favorite books of the Bible we studied were Ruth, Esther, and recently Joshua. This year I'll be leading a Women's Discipleship series that our church put together called Her Life Matters. I led this study once before and it is really great. The focus is on deepening our relationship with Christ and finding our mission. We meet weekly from September through May (with short breaks) and there's an option to continue on for another year (8 books in all). <br /><br />I've never done an in depth study of John's letters. That sounds amazing! I'll be praying for you and your group. :) God's Word truly is Living Bread for our souls. Julie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-47150704794982339872015-09-15T07:48:48.631-05:002015-09-15T07:48:48.631-05:00I love this so much, Julie. And yet, I'm just ...I love this so much, Julie. And yet, I'm just the opposite when it comes to summer. I suspect that if I didn't live in the subtropical south I'd have your same appreciation, but where your summers are too short, ours are too long. <br /><br />Your photography is stunning, Julie...always. <br /><br />I very much relate to what you write about leading Bible study. Last fall I led the study at my church while also leading a group in my home. When I was asked to lead a group at church this fall I wrestled with the decision. I love the women in my church and enjoy the opportunity to lead, but like you, I had to ask myself why I wanted to hold onto both opportunities and pride is certainly a factor. The more I prayed about it, the more I heard God telling me that I need to give my best to the small group of women God brings to my home. So I told my church no. I'm going to lead my group through I, II, and III John beginning next week, and like you, I've been studying in preparation. I'd love to know what you will be teaching this fall.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-37735944177620798352015-09-15T06:51:07.364-05:002015-09-15T06:51:07.364-05:00Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such...Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such a nice comment, Mary Anne. It means so much to me. Julie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-5646318622477887082015-09-14T23:37:48.156-05:002015-09-14T23:37:48.156-05:00Lovely Julie! Love your images and words.:)Lovely Julie! Love your images and words.:)Mary Anne Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892522448661971225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-3226948705424080812015-09-14T19:43:55.380-05:002015-09-14T19:43:55.380-05:00Thank you so much Marty, I really appreciate the p...Thank you so much Marty, I really appreciate the prayer and encouragement! It's so good to meet like this and to cheer one another on. God made us to be in community and I'm so thankful that He made you part of mine.Julie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-74806245400161934402015-09-14T19:37:44.114-05:002015-09-14T19:37:44.114-05:00Thanks for reading Tim and for leaving words of en...Thanks for reading Tim and for leaving words of encouragement. I'm already looking forward to our meet-up next month! BlessingsJulie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047378662620833264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-32405969643798893272015-09-14T13:00:07.271-05:002015-09-14T13:00:07.271-05:00Beautiful images as always! Love the glimpse into ...Beautiful images as always! Love the glimpse into your heart and pray that God will bless your humbleness and willingness to learn even as you lead.What Marty Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812059474528082181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280130565076814558.post-74355609291960527182015-09-13T23:58:01.142-05:002015-09-13T23:58:01.142-05:00thanks Julie - great thoughts and lovely photos as...thanks Julie - great thoughts and lovely photos as wellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946590523542404325noreply@blogger.com