Inductive Bible Study: Step 2

Alright, fellas, this has already turned from a weekly post to an-almost-two-week-post, post. You men need to hold me to this, that is your job, I formally give it to you. Email me at sppowers@iglide.net to remind me.

Now for some accountability back at ya. Have you been praying with your wives? Men, Pam and I have been having some sweet fellowship in just a few minutes of prayer, don't miss out on this. Have you been using your notes on bible study and applying them to studying Titus 2? I'm counting on y'all to teach me next Iron Sharpeners meeting.

Now for step two in the inductive bible study method. This is real simple, folks. Even more simple then the first step. Are you ready? Here it is-read.

Read the verse, chapter or book-whatever you are studying-at least three times. If you are studying just one verse, I recommend reading the whole chapter, at least once, then read the verse three times.

To summarize the first two steps: first, pray, second, read. Men, start on Titus two verses 1-7. Anyone else reading this can start wherever they wish. If you don't know where to begin, the gospel of John is always a great place to go.

Give it a shot and have fun. God will begin to show you things and give insight where you never thought it possible. God bless.

Scott

Iron Sharpener's Meeting

Aliright men, we are set to meet again tomorrow (Friday) once again. We posted a challenge to each other to pray for and with our wives. How did you do? I have to admit that I have missed the last two days and a couple at the beginning. Other than those, I have been blessed to pray with my wife, daily. What a difference that made in both of our days!

It was blessing to pray with Pam, and I look forward to more encouragement from all of you to keep going. I don't want to stop now, I need to make this a habit. So, pray for me on that. Ask God to make praying for and with my wife a daily habit. Thanks for your support.

On another note, we a discussing the feasability/possibility of meeting twice a month. It just doesn't seem much more than good fellowship, meeting once per month. I think there would be better accountability and encouragement and strength in meeting twice per month. Give me some feedback, let me know what you think.

And just to tease y'all, I spoke with Doug Wintle last night, and he share a little with me about what God has revealed to him and how He is working in Doug's life. Trust me on this, you won't want to miss it! See you tomorrow!

Pray With Your wife

Men, let me tell you something. I have been praying with my wife for two whole days! I know, this doesn't seem like a great accomplishment, and it really isn't. After I have prayed with her every day for a whole month, then we'll talk.

However, I wanted to share with you the feeling of joy in my heart that I have experienced the last two days. I feel tremendously blessed to have prayed with my wife. I feel closer to her already. I can't wait to go to work and call her at 8:00 as I stated that I would do. I just know that my days will be perfect and never have another trial....NOT! But, when those trials come, and they will, I know that I can face them stronger, willingly and for the glory of God. All because my wife and I prayed.

Here is something that I picked up that can help you pray with and for, your wife. I purpose to pray this for my wife tomorrow (Monday). Pray that she is a woman of contentment and joy and that her mind would first seek the Kingdom of God and that she is far from covetousness. Some scriptures to go along with it: Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim 6:8; Matt6:31-33.

Men, I want you to hold me to this. I also challenge you to do the same.

Scott

Iron Sharpeners

Guys, we had an excellent meeting last night! I was so blessed and encouraged, I cannot express it. Thank you to all who attended. For those of you who missed it, please make plans to attend the next one, the last Friday of March. You won't be sorry!

Here is something to think about: "A true patriarch never demands respect; he inspires his children to greatness through example." -Michael Pearl

Men, I am counting on you to hold me accountable, as we talked about in the meeting. Let me also encourage you to pray with and FOR your wives and children. God is waiting to talk to you.

God bless!
Scott

Men's Meeting-Are You Excited?

Men, listen up! We have a meeting scheduled for the last Friday of the month, January 30. Please put it on your calendars and make plans to attend. From this point on, it will be a regular, monthly meeting.

I can't say that we have huge plans, but they are in the works. The trouble is that there is so much on my heart to share, that I have trouble zeroing in on just a couple of things. Pray about that for me.

I look forward to seeing you all there, God bless!
Scott

Men's Meeting

Remember men, there will be a Men's Meeting held at the church, on Friday (tomorrow) the 31. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and may last until 8:30, no later.

Topics will vary, but the gist of this meeting will be to give a general overview of what we are going to be about.

I am very excited at this! This is something I have wanted in our church for a long time. So, remember to bring your bible and your sons (if you so wish) for a time of fellowship, prayer, bible study, discussion and testimony/accountability.

I look forward to seeing many of you there! If you can't make it, please make plans now for the next meeting that will be held on the last Friday of January. See you there!

Scott

Men's Meeting

Men, you are invited to attend a men's meeting to be held here, at the church, on Friday, October 31 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting should last about 2 hours.

In an effort to promote, encourage and minister to one another with the goal of Biblical manhood.
These meetings are planned to be held monthly, the last Friday of each month. Topics will vary, but the main ones will be:

A. Leadership in the home (teaching our children the commands and principles of God. And leading our wives as spiritual head of our homes.)

B. Church issues. (Leadership is not reserved for Pastor and Elders. It is for all men in the church.)

C. Bible study and prayer.

D. Encouragement/ministry.

E. Anything else that comes along, related to biblical manhood.

Please plan to attend and, by all means, bring your sons along. What better way for them to learn biblical manhood than from their fathers!