Hey, Siestas! It’s time for summer Bible study! For the sake of rich fellowship and vital accountability, we hope as many of you as possible are meeting with small groups and on every other Tuesday or as close to Tuesdays as possible. You are absolutely welcome to join us solo but try to stay as involved as possible in the discussions so that you’ll feel plugged in. This is what you’ll do every other Tuesday:
1. Watch the video so you’ll have your instructions for your gathering or for your solo experience. I will always put the bare bones of the instructions in writing on the post just in case there is a video malfunction.
2. (You will find these instructions reiterated in this post because it’s fundamental to the experience.) If you are in a small group, designate one person who will write a comment to this post briefly telling us about your group and your discussion. It can be a different person each week or the same. START THE COMMENT WITH THE CITY, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND LOCATION THEN DESCRIBE YOUR GROUP AND ADD SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR DISCUSSION. For instance, I am meeting with my Monday staff members so my comment will begin with:
Houston, Texas; 8 of us; Meeting at Living Proof Ministries. Our group is primarily made up of…The main part of our discussion was about…(And so forth).
3. If you are going solo, your comment will become the way you complete the assignments. In other words, you’ll see that I ask you to describe this season of your life in one word. In your comment, tell us what that one word would be.
Make the length of it one good, descriptive paragraph. Try not to write too much or readers will tend to skip over it.
This clip is to give instructions for your first gathering – the one you are hopefully having today or in next 24 hours. You can watch this together or your leader can watch it and pass on your instructions.
Summer Bible Study – Week 1 from LPV on Vimeo.
I so hope that makes sense! Now, here are the written instructions for your gathering just in case you can’t get the video to work. Welcome aboard! May God take us on a journey that we’ll treasure for many years. Let’s find the Ruth in us, Siestas!
Today in your small group, here’s what I am asking you to do:
1. If you don’t know each other, spend a few minutes finding out some basic biographical information about one another. (Single, married, still in school, or in a career. Children, no children. The regular stuff. Keep in mind that everybody fits in Bible study. You don’t need to all be alike. In fact, the more alike you all are, the less you may sharpen one another.)
2. Each of you in your small group characterize your life in this present season in ONE WORD. Have the leader record these.
3. Each of you in your small group share one specific goal you have this summer for being in Bible study. Have the leader record these, too.
4. Look at the very last verse of the Book of Judges (Judges 21:25) because of its placement just prior to the book we’ll study together this summer. Discuss several specific reasons why doing what each of us sees fit at any given time could be dangerous. After several minutes of discussion, read Jeremiah 17:7-14 and talk about how this segment relates or contrasts to Judges 21:25.
Leader: this is very important. You get back on within 24 hours of meeting and write a brief summation of your group time as a comment to this post. Tell us how many came, your city, and something about your group or your group discussion.
*UPDATE*
Here’s a link to the first chapter of Ruth in case you don’t have your workbook yet.
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_Ruth-Sample-Chapter.pdf
We are 10 ladies from Mobile, Alabama meeting in my living room! (Lisa, Jennifer, Janna, Bobbie, Amy, Laurie, Becky, Wendy, Shelley & Amy K.) ages 27 – 36
Our seasons in life in one word are: waiting, anxiousness, growth, contentment, uncertainty, indecision, faith.
Goals for this summer b.s.: staying connected; keeping focused & training our conscience; learning more about the Word for relational & practical application; seeking God; connections with other women.
So excited about the journey we are about to go on. Believing for God to give us all a revelation we can feed on! ; )
Well I wanted to jump in since I have decided to participate as a “solo”.
1. Louisville, KY. Solo. Married (19 years), work full time as an Office Manager, part-time as a Ministry Assitant to Further Still Ministries, and as Payroll Clark for my husband’s small business
2. LIMBO would have to be the word to describe my season of life right now.
3. My goal is to gain new insight into God’s Word and receive it fresh and new.
4. In reading the Scripture…I reasonate with Jer 7:14…”Save me” from myself – destructive patterns and poor choices – basically PRIDE. I want to welcome him as King of my life and not be left to my own devices.
Lifeway was sold out of the book, so I’m going to try my church’s bookstore this weekend…if not, I’ll just order on-line. But anxious to start diggin in.
Hi Val,
Also going solo in KY. I live in Lexington but am originally from Louisville (GO CARDS!). Glad you are here. Linda
Hello Siestas! Checking in here on Friday since our group meets on Thursday nights. We are a group of ladies at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield, VA. Last night we had 17 ladies and we were missing a few. Our group members are experiencing a lot of change and their goal for the summer is to stay in God’s word.
This group is a God thing as I was willing to do this study solo but figured I would see if anyone else wanted to do it with me. I never dreamed we would have such a big group of ladies! God has mighty things in store for these ladies this summer and I am humbled He is allowing me to lead them through the study.
Thanks for all you do! I am SO thankful for LPM and the Siestas!
God’s Blessings on your day!
Good Morning Siestaville sisters,
You are just giving me no excuses! I will be solo as we have a Bible Study group started and are doing the 3:16’s of the New Testament…but I can’t help but desire to join you and the gals here also!
But I do ask your prayers as I will be doing three different studies…one for my Sunday Morning class as a teacher and my Thursday night Bible Study group as a teacher and really can’t resist this Ruth Study not being a facilitator but a student…
Love to you,
Deborah from CT
It amazes me how God doesn’t mind getting in your face. Today’s lesson, Day 4 “Long Obedience”, rattled me to the bone! I am so grateful for this study and especially today’s reading because I am weak and I am so grateful to have a God that will pick me up not matter how many times I fall.
North Carolina, going solo because of summer committments. One word – waiting. I LOVE the book of Ruth and can’t wait to go through it and learn a fresh perspective. Love you, Beth!
I am solo, also from TN, age 62, married, proud mother and grandmother. My current season is in “drought.” I hope to be rejuvenated through the study of Ruth. From Jer 17:14 MESSAGE I want God to “pick up the pieces, and put me back together again.” My heart’s desire is to be renewed into a person who truly exhibits Christ to her family.
God Bless You, Meems! I echo your sentiments to want to be the example of Christ in my family as well. I have a husband who is not a believer and am raising a small child with one on the way. My true hearts desire is that I could win my husband without a word (1 Pet. 3:1) and be the example my children need to lead them to Christ. Not an easy task for any of us, but I believe God is in control and is waiting for me to wait on Him. I’ll be praying for you!
Here it is 4 days later and I finally located my post and your sweet reply. I am brand new to the blog. I will be praying for you too.
If anyone in the Plano/Richardson area is doing this study, I would love to know about it. I would love meeting siestas in this area. God bless, Julie
Jacksonville, Florida–just me. This season of my life feels unsettled. My daughter who just graduated from college is going to work out of the US for a year, and my other daughter is transferring from the college she attended as a freshman to another school. So everything is changing and I am nervous. My only goal is to read the word of God–I have been very lazy on my own!
Roswell, Georgia
Solo (I am also in another study at church so this is a bonus)
Scattered: it is a season of much happening both wonderful and full of challenge that moves in many directions at the same time. Study keeps me grounded and reminds me what is really important.
*City: Decatur, AL, at church, connected by speaker phone to friend in Bartlett, TN.
*Meeting, Thursday night
*4 Participants: 3 forty-somethings, married; One fifty- something, single; all mothers
*Seasons of life: famine, homecoming, blessed, chaotic
Specific study goal: Deeper study, encouragement, provision; A place to commit while finding a new place to belong with other believers in a Sunday School/Church; Study of another book on women (doing study on Esther with teenagers at the same time); Dig deeper, avoid mediocrity, focus on Jesus and watch where He takes us.
Discussion of verses:
Doing what one pleases – actions have consequences; acceptance is more the norm in today’s culture, but sin is still sin.
Being rooted in the Word and following God’s way brings life, as in the Living Water discussed in John 7:38. We have this Living Water if centered in Christ and following His Word- “tree planted by the water…always green…bear(ing) fruit”.
Hi, I am a little late posting but here it goes anyway! We are a group of 9 women who meet in Richland, WA on Wednesday nights. We are LOVING the study and were actually one week ahead of you guys. We decided to split chpt 2 into two weeks so we can be on the same schedule as everyone else. Our age range is from 28-38. All of us are moms to young kiddos, pregnant with our first, or trying to still get pregnant. Looking forward to studying the word with all of you!
My name is Naomi and when I heard the brief intro Kelly Minter gives at her website for each session, I was brought to tears. At this stage of my life I can relate to Naomi’s desire of changing her name to “Mara” (this is my state at the monment). I believe this study will give me a much deeper understanding of my present and what God has ahead for me. Beth: I love your illustration of your dogs. I feel like your dog “star”, using the stick to go get another sister to join me in this journey. I may have one come along for the ride. As of now, I am doing this study on my own in Colorado Springs, CO.
Regarding the verses in Jeremiah 17, I can truly say that verse 14 from The Message is my prayer “God pick up the pieces, put me back together again…” And my hope is what verse 7-8 say Imagine being “replanted by God”. What a beautiful outcome! Read the verses below and be blessed!
7-8″But blessed is the man who trusts me, God,
the woman who sticks with God.
They’re like trees replanted in Eden,
putting down roots near the rivers—
Never a worry through the hottest of summers,
never dropping a leaf,
Serene and calm through droughts,
bearing fresh fruit every season.
Just saying hello from another siesta in the springs. God Bless!
Our group of three met Thursday night, in Jasper, TN – myself, Sarah (Mercy4Drew) and Linda (ThyGraceIsSufficient). All three of us work, and we are all about the same age, with kids ranging from pre-teens to college students and adults. And Linda is about to become a grandma! Our fellowship was wonderful, and because we are moms, we talked about and prayed for our kids and our families, and we shared our worries, burdens, and blessings.
We tossed around lots of “one word” descriptions of our current season – frustrated, stressed, intense, emotional, and even lonely. Our goals for this study are to fellowship and encourage one another as we study, and also to sharpen our focus on Jesus.
We dug deeply into the passage in Jeremiah, reading it from many translations – NIV, ESV, KJV, and NKJV. We mulled over the differences between translations for verse 7. While the NIV states this as our confidence is in the LORD, we preferred the KJV which states this as “blessed is the man…whose hope the LORD is.” We also talked about the metaphor of a tree by the stream, putting out deep roots that enable it to get through droughts, while still bearing fruit, and how that metaphor also appears in Psalm 1.
Finally, Sarah challenged us to memorize Jeremiah 17:14. “Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” By the end of the night, we all had it down!
We are looking forward to a great summer of study.
Adrienne
Hi! I’m doing this study solo also, but I’m looking forward to becoming involved in an online community-I have never done an along Bible study but I am excited. The phrase that describes my stage of life right now is “treading water”. I am a special education teacher from SC. I am married, have a 10 month old, and I am in school for Master’s degree. My husband has been unemployed for the past year and this has been a difficult year me/us. My goal is to gain a closer walk with God and learn more from strong Godly women. I want to raise my daughter to be a Godly woman and become a better mate for my husband.
I meant online BS! 🙂
I’m in Erwin (near Johnson City) for a while helping with my parents. Thanks for the note though.
I am in Caledonia, MI going solo on this study. One word to describe this season is “DONE!” I am done with failing at marriage, parenting, exercise, eating healthy, friendships, finances – everything! I am so sick of myself! I have an angry, bitter heart and I don’t know how I let myself get here. I have been “protecting” my heart from everyone including God so I would not be hurt again. Turns out the one who is hurting me is myself! This study is where I begin…
Hello. Our group is in Columbia, South Carolina. Our group has 3 ladies (married 24,31, 48 years) 🙂 and 9 newlywed ladies. We have met all year together on Wed. nights at Cynthia’s home. Excited to do this study with all of you.
We will continue to meet each week. (The newlywed husbands meet with my husband in our home for Bible Study). We met for dinner last night and our discussions will begin next week.
Going solo in Aurora, CO. Married, mom to two girls and one boy (ages 9, 7, 6). I would say my present season is BUSY with the kids and working part-time. I love listening to Beth talk about how Christ thrills her. That’s what I want!
Hi Julie! Are you in Plano, IL? I live in Shorewood, not too far away. I am doing the study solo and would love to connect with someone, either through email or possibly in person?
Email me if you’d like to connect. I am going on vacation in the morning for a week, but I should have the chance to check email once or twice while gone.
I’d love to discuss the study and what’s I’m learning personally with someone.
Connie
[email protected]
Okay, we did it – 48 hours late and we had a great evening. I went ahead and cooked the enchiladas & ice cream dessert and made homemade salsa…we lasted more than three precious hours.
5 Women, Maryville/Knoxville, TN
We are working and stay-at-home mothers, mostly in our mid-thirties, one single and the others married. There are 14 children among us!
Our descriptive words:
Hectic
Chaos
Overwhelmed
Busy
Uncertainty
Our goals include accountability, habit development, focus, encouragement and adult female fellowship.
We feel the verse in Judges describes a place of selfishness and damaged relatiohnships, hurting others because each is focusing on self, leading to abandonment and relative truth. The contrast of Jeremiah is a place of stability, abiding and eduring faith that results in peace.
This is the first time for several of our girls to do this kind of Bible Study and one didn’t even know what our “Siesta Mama” looked like! We introduced her and all giggled while watching the video on my ancient laptop. THank you!
Amarillo, Texas; just me; Meeting in my home (or coffee shop if my kids become too much of a distraction). I am a SAHM of 3 beautiful boys (all 4 and under), wife to a wonderful/hard working/techy man, and expert “cleaner”/”cuddler”/”owie kisser”. The present season in my life is “sweet” (in the dear/fond/tender sort of way). My goal for this study is to press in closer to Jesus, getting to know him and his heart for me and others better. The passage in Judges strikes me with sorrow for those with “lost/independent/prideful” hearts whereas the passage in Jeremiah makes me stand in awe of those with the wisdom/bravery to pursue/receive “submissive/humble/grateful/healed” hearts.
Lubbock, Texas, 1 of me, meeting during my toddler’s naps or Baby Einstein videos. I’m 29 this Sunday and a SAHM working part-time at a gym. I need to reconnect with God, reaffirm my faith and make him Lord of my life again!
Milton, NC- Flying solo this summer… I’m 31, work in outside sales, have a little boy almost 2, just found out I’m expecting in Feb., decided to start side sales job in cosmetics (how do I get myself into these things…) and live on a beef cattle farm. Life is good.
1)One word to describe this season for me: CHANGE.
2) Goal in this study: To learn to concentrate ALL of my focus on Christ in my day-to-day walk and become less wrapped up in the “chaos” of my life.
3) Verses correlation: Without the leadership of the One True King in our lives, there is no hope for contentment or peace, and will forever be death (in many forms), despair and anxiety. God is the only perfect Healer and the only one worthy of our praise and complete surrender!
Nashville, TN, meeting at the always fabulous Baja Burrito, 3 in the group.
Jen, 20s, working full-time as a statistician, single: “Trusting”
Brook, 20s, married: “Learning” and “Transition”
Me (Michelle), 30s, single: “Limbo”
Both Brook and I are almost half way through Nurse Practitioner school, and not working during this season.
Goals for this summer Bible study:
Jen: Continue Bible study habits
Brook: To just do it! And gain discipline in the process
Michelle: Refocus and reprioritize
Thoughts from Judges/Jeremiah: “The heart is deceitful and sick.” Trusting in man equals cursed. Trusting in God equals blessed.
Brook and I know each other from school. Jen and I know each other from our undergraduate years and church. And Brook and Jen just met yesterday! We’re excited to see what lessons the Lord has for us as we study His Word this summer!
Is anyone in the Northern VA area? I would love to join a group! Thanks!
San Diego (Carlsbad), CA. 8 of us. We are meeting in my home. Our group is made up mostly of 20- and 30-somethings in various walks of life – single, married and moms. But we all share one heart: to pursue the Lord during this Summer season, to stay committed to studying God’s word, and to expecting real growth in our relationships with the Lord. During our first meeting, we discussed the consequences of a life spent pursuing every fleshly desire and the scary reality of a generation being raised to feel “entitled” to do just that.
Camarillo, California. Two of us. Our names are Kari and Evie.
Evie and I became neighbors almost five years ago and although we instantly liked each other, our friendship has delved much deeper in recent months as we have started including God in most of our conversations. We are two deeply spiritual women with different religious backgrounds. However, we thrive on learning and sharing of each others faith life. Evie is the daughtor of a Pastor and I am the daughter of a Catholic Deacon.
We will be meeting on the street while our children play outside or on-line as we will be vacationing at different times this summer. We are excited about staying connected to each other and The Word this summer despite our travels through this study.
Our first meeting was brief and over the phone but we have continued to chat about “our one word” and other aspects of the first assignment all week long.
New Brunswick, Canada; Just me; Stormy.
This is what occured to me about what we “see fit” is – not even necessarily what we see is best! A decision made “in the moment”, selfish focus, dangerous because we have no knowledge of what the future holds or what the consequences will be. In contrast, we can Trust in God, who holds our future in the palm of His Hands. If the “heart is deceitful”, how can we trust it? If we only do what we want, who will we take our troubles to? If we forsake Him we will miss rewards and experience shame. Help us heavenly Father, to Trust in You.
Knoxville, Tennessee; 3 of us met and more may join us later; We are meeting in my living room. We are up coming seniors in high school and one upcoming freshman in college. Our words to describe our present seasons were: …desperate…healing…growth…; Our goals in doing this summer study are to have our eyes opened to new realizations of Him, add deep intimate relationship to already head knowledge about Him, and becoming the women He wants us to be. The way He met us where we needed Him to last night was a beautiful promise of how He will meet us where each of us needs Him to throughout this study. We had such exciting conversation about how doing what we see fit now might seem rewarding but eventually we will be made to be a fool (Jeremiah 17:11), but when we have our hope and confidence in Him we will prosper even in drought (Jeremiah 17:7…)
Jesus was incredible! 🙂
Birmingham, Alabama; 7 of us; 2 in their 20’s (first Bible study for each!), 1 in 30’s (me), 1 in 50’s, 1 in 60’s, and 1 older than 60’s. 🙂 Brought together because I felt let by God to just put a flyer on every door in my condo complex. Each of the words used to describe ourselves were a variation of “wobbly”, “unsure”, “transition”. God has us each in this study at a time of change, and that thrills me. That He’s brought together such age diversity — from struggles with singleness to a recent dementia diagnosis — honestly makes me weep. So excited!!
Wow! What a step of faith to put the flyer up! So happy Jesus is blessing your group. Praying for His continued blessing over this sweet sweet group! 🙂
* Prescott Valley, AZ,
* Solo (so far : waiting for one possible-will update if she joins, might invite others)
* Happily Married (1.5 yrs/2nd marriage); 2 children 32-b/30-g, scattered; 57; work in a community college library
**One word : bittersweet
**My goal : To continue to develop a closer relationship with my God – wasn’t sure this study would do that, was looking for a “Siesta Mamma”/LP study group to join, but I work long hours in the summer – so thought this might fit my schedule better. I wonder if my hesitation is from the enemy because God has great things in store thru this study?!
**Discussion : It usually doesn’t pay to do my own thing without any guidance-much better to follow Jer 17:7! I’m claiming Jer 17:14 “Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed: save me & I will be saved, for you are the one I praise!” for myself and my children-for whatever emotional healing needs there are, for healthy relationships and a real relationship with our sweet, ever-present Yahweh!!!
Colbert, Oklahoma. Doing the study solo. Single, no children, 40 something.
One word for season of my life right now: smothered
Goal: to get back to my first love–I don’t want to be luke warm anymore
When doing what we(I) see fit most usually gets me in trouble–I don’t know what is truly best for me even though at the time I think I do. The verses in Jeremiah shows us that we need to be trusting God to take care of us–He knows what is best for us and when we go our own way it usually does not have a pretty outcome. We need to trust in God and not in what we see as fit. Wow, doesn’t that just sum us where I am right now? I have messed up.
Our group in sunny San Diego consisted of five members who divide into two categories: college students and moms. Although one more member is in the Philippines and will join us next week, and another may join who doesn’t fit into either category just to make things interesting. 🙂 We have all been in a Bible study before, despite coming from different churches, but this group specifically expressed an interest to study God’s Word together over the summer. So in many ways this study is more personal and meaningful to us. As for our one word descriptions, a cruel directive for us gals by the way, we are happy, vivacious, flatlined, relaxed and transitioning. There is a bit of hurt and unease in our group, which caused part of our first meeting to be emotional. But more so there was a longing to be closer to God, and a willingness to dive into God’s word and try to reason it out, starting with the passages in Jeremiah and Judges. When describing our goals for this Bible study, it became evident that none of us will be happy if nothing is accomplished by God in our lives during this time. We look forward to future weeks!
I am from arlington tx and I am doing this Bible Study solo. I enjoyed doing “So Long Insecurity” and was sad to see it end, but I am now super excited about reading Ruth. Pretty good so far.
solo gladstone or
I feel that it is my time in life to be supportive
Goal-to get to know Jesus
I’m in Chattanooga, TN and will be doing the study solo. My mom lovingly and intentionally gave me the middle name of Ruth and after flipping through the study book, I knew that I needed to do this study.
The one word to sum up where I am right now is yearning- for a renewed relationship with my Abba, for the ability to forgive some deep hurts, for a baby, for clarity on where God wants my husband and I to set down roots. My goal for this summer is that by doing this study I would consistently be in the Word in a way that I have not been in a long time.
I’ve been living in a season of doing what I want and stubbornly ignoring or turning away from what God would want me to do. That hasn’t really worked out so well {surprise!} so I’m finally at a tender spot where trusting in the Lord and putting my confidence in Him sounds really, really good. When comparing the Judges and Jeremiah verses my thought is that willfulness leads to chaos whereas trust and confidence in the one true God leads to peace and contentment. I want more of that in my life and heart this summer!
Four of us, Vancouver WA, my home. Our 1st meeting was so special for us because we live in the NW, and the sun was going to shine against a blue sky for two hours that day, at EXACTLY the time we would meet together! How special is that! We were 4 happy ladies. We sat around my patio table soaking in the sun and soaking in the Word and each other. The newest member of our group is so sweet and I can’t wait to know her better. We discovered we share much in common.
Our words were “transition”, “reaping”, “healing”, “abiding”.
We discussed the sovereignty of God and how important it is to wait on Him.
Oh, and we did discuss shoes a little bit .
Im doing this solo at home with a newborn and two small ones…this is perfect for where I am at! I will be discussing it with long distance friends that are doing it solo as well.
So excited to see what God wants to teach me..
Hugs to Melissa and Beth! lots of love from the Ingram Family in San Jose, CA
Hi Ladies! I’m going solo for this as I’m also participating in Beth’s “A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place study @ church & another study from Joyce Meyer. This is my first Siestaville Study. So looking forward to this. 🙂 I’ve done somewhere between 7 – 10 of Beth’s studies & love everyone of them. Beth & God never fail to “hit me between the eyes” with each & every session. lol I have been on an swesome journey with God for the last year.
Anyway, I’m from Rock Island, IL (Quad Cities if you’ve ever heard of it). I’m single/divorced with 2 kids (Sean just graduated high school & Makayla is in junior high). This season of my life is “renewal/refresh” but to use God’s words to me…a season of praise & worship. I’m taking this study as I just hunger to know more about God & His Word….a thirst for knowledge.
#4 = Total chaos versus peace, hope, order & lots of love.
So looking forward to this study ladies. Blessings to you all. 🙂
I am Beth from Sherwood,Arkansas. I am a solo siesta!!! I am going to be 49 in August, I have 2 children plus a new son-in-law. My marriage went bad 2.5 years ago and is still in a mess…One word to sum me up in this season of my life…Weary!!! My goal in doing this study is to be in the Word, to reconnect with the One who has set me free from so much and loves me despite myself. I miss the sweet times with my heavenly Father and want to be with Him every day!!!
I am so late in signing up! Hope it is not too late!
Flying solo from Turlock, Ca. I am single, feeling as one siesta said “forever single”! I don’t have any children and I am currently unemployeed.
One word to describe my life right now: First though, Uncomfortable but a better more positive word: Changing
My summmer bible study goal: To draw near to God and to truly find Him near to me (struggling to know his nearness and presence).
Contrasting Judges and Jeremiah: I do know that when one does what is right in her own eyes, she loses sight of God. She no longer places her entire trust in the Lord and she will suffer.
I am worrying now as I reflect on the challenges that I am going through if this describes me…..I just don’t know why God has allowed the losses I’ve encountered. Maybe I was doing what was right in my own eyes, not trusting Him but trusting my deceitful heart. What will become of me? Thanking God today for his forgiveness!
Hello, we are a group of three from Brea, CA.
We met on Thursday to start this study. Our current seasons of repentance, learning, and frustration have brought us together. Some things we hope to gain from this are: unity, sharing, answered prayers, and growth. Our conversations mainly revolve around relationships and decisions.
Cindi Solo Hueytown, Alabama
I am one of 5 women who started the study on Wednesday evening. We have two, maybe three other women who will be joining us. We are a group of Homeschooling moms, attending different churches in Richmond and Mechanicsville Virginia,who all belong to the same Homeschool Ministry.
The words we chose to describe this season of our lives were diverse: Chaos, Unbalanced, Searching, Overcoming , Family.
We had a number of goals and reasons for being in this Study, with the most common overlapping one being fellowship and getting/staying in the Word in this Summer season. Accountability was also spoken of as a reason we are coming together.
We are so excited about what this study holds in store for us!
Hi Ladies! I’ve tried not to comment, but I just couldn’t take it anymore! 🙂 I wanted to say that we are hosting the Ruth study at our church (outside of Pittsburgh) this summer and currently have about 75 ladies signed up. I’m so excited to have Beth’s videos, the extra leader tips and discussion questions, and this wonderful online community to add to what we already have planned. While I suppose we are not an “official” siesta group, we are certainly joined with all of you in spirit as we enter into this study right along with you. I know that God is going to do amazing things in each of our lives as we press into this study and let Him have His way in our lives. Blessings to each of you as you begin this journey!
I also wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Beth!! Your studies have truly been life-changing for me. I praise God for you, your family, and your ministry. I pray for you all and am so thankful for your willingness to press on in all that God calls you to do. Rock on, Siesta Mama!!
Cookeville, TN
Solo Siesta
My home
Descriptive Word: Wounded, but Hopeful
Goal: To find Healing in Christ Alone, to know Him and be known by Him!
Our group of 8 ladies met last evening in my home here in Shreveport, LA. Thursday just seemed to work the best for all of us and with 18 children ages 1-18 between us, it was a miracle we could find the time at all! We are all in our 30’s except for one who turned 40 a few months ago and 7 of us have done Bible study together in the past. We did have a new friend join us who is home for the summer longing to dig deaper into the word. We were thrilled to have her join us! We may have another friend pop in on occassion but she has a 5 week old baby and slightly overwhelmed at the moment.
Words to describe our current seasons were: frustrating, hectic, lifted, content, aware, overwhelming, un-alone (the mommy of 1 year old twin boys!).
We wrapped up Beth’s Revalation study in May and we enjoy digging into biblical study, fellowshiping, laughing and crying with one another. We did not want to have the summer pass us up without staying connected to the Lord, His word and one another.
I am getting together with 3 of my friends at my house for this study. We live in Pensacola. Our ages are 35-50. We were actually not able to meet this week because my daughter was sick but we’ve talked on the phone and communicated through email and will plan to meet in two weeks. We are all looking so forward to this time together in the Word. We are all teachers and are ready for some “re-grouping” to get ready for the new school year. We are all in seasons that relate one way or another to Ruth and Naomi’s story. Doing things our way as in the Jeremiah scripture only leads to defeat and we want to be victorious by learning what God has to say to each of us through His word. It’s gonna be a great summer study!