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The Women of Essence will host a Learn and Lounge, a special six week study designed for women 20 – 29 focusing on issues and concerns of young adult women.
The book study being offered for the 2017 Session II:
A kingdom woman gives the devil as much reason to fear as a kingdom man. She lives confidently in the knowledge that Christ died and rose for her so that she can experience the significance of the destiny to which she has been called.
Registration for the Lenten Journey is now closed.
The Women of Essence will host a Learn and Lounge, a special six week study designed for women 20 – 29 focusing on issues and concerns of young adult women.
Here are the book studies being offered for the 2017 Session:
Her Journey Bible Studies are tailored to meet the need of women in every season of life. Take a six or eight week journey through amazing Bible studies designed just for you. Registration Now Open.
Fight back with Joy By Margaret Feinberg – Six (6) week study
Sooner or later, we find ourselves on the battlefield of life and struggle to know how to respond. But God says, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s” (2 Chronicles 20:15). On that fateful day, King Jehoshaphat and his army marched forward rejoicing. Though we can choose from many weapons, God wants to empower us to fight back with joy. This 6-session Bible study will help you embrace a life that’s richer and fuller than you’ve ever known before—a life of joy.
The 21-Day Financial Fast: Your Path to Financial Peace and FreedomBy: Michelle Singletary – Three (3) week study
For twenty-one days, participants will put away their credit cards and buy only the barest essentials. With Michelle’s guidance during this three-week financial fast, you will discover how to:
• Break bad spending habits
• Plot a course to become debt-free with the Debt Dash Plan
• Avoid the temptation of overspending for college
• How to prepare elderly relatives and yourself for future long-term care expenses
• Be prepared for any contingency with a Life Happens Fund
• Stop worrying about money and find the priceless power of financial peace
As you discover practical ways to achieve financial freedom, you’ll experience what it truly means to live a life of financial peace and prosperity.
Anonymous: Discovering the Somebody You Are to God By: Cindi Wood – Six (6) week study
At one time or another, every woman has felt overlooked, unimportant, and bruised by the world. But there’s good news. While the opinion of others may drag us down, the God who created us has an entirely different opinion of who we are. That’s because we are His creations, and everything He created is good! Women today are searching for ways to make a difference in their daily lives. Whether they are working women, stay-at-home moms, or women moving into their retirement years, they all want to be a somebody who makes a positive impact in the world around them. The Bible is filled with “anonymous” women who made a significant impact in God’s story. Anonymous helps women discover their uniqueness and significance to Christ by exploring some of the “anonymous” women of the Bible.
Finding Fullness Again: What the Book of Ruth Teaches Us About Starting Over By: Ralph Douglas West – Eight (8) week study
As in Naomi’s case in the book of Ruth, there will likely be times when you’ll arrive at a desolate place in the heart, truly crushed in spirit for whatever reason. Finding Fullness Again takes an encouraging look at the story of Naomi and Ruth to remind you that you too can keep pressing forward, not just running on empty, despite the weight of your concerns. “Let the old things pass away,” Douglas says. “Let everything that God wants for you become new.”
We are accepting applications for mentees and mentors for the 2016 Session. This ministry provides mentorship for young ladies ages 13-17. This 6-week program seeks to empower young ladies to live out their God given purpose, make a difference in society and live a life that glorifies God. Click here to complete application.
The Women of Essence will host a Learn and Lounge, a special six week study designed for women 20 – 29 focusing on issues and concerns of young adult women.
Here are the book studies being offered for the 2016 Fall Session:
Her Journey Bible Studies are tailored to meet the need of women in every season of life. Take a six or eight week journey through amazing Bible studies designed just for you. Registration Now Open.
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Crying became second nature for me when I was going through my divorce. One day I would wake up and cry out to God, “Why wasn’t my marriage saved?” The next day I would cry out to God, “How long will I have to experience my pain, hurt, frustrations and disappointments?” The next day, I would cry out to God, “Am I ever going to love, laugh, and experience happiness again?” As each day passed another question would roll off of my tongue to God. Days would go by when I would not want to get out of bed. I was depressed, frustrated, hopeless and helpless. I just could not wrap my mind around the perplexing answers to my many questions. I yearned for answers. I wanted to hear from God. I knew and believed that if I heard from God I would receive peace and understanding.
I wish I could report that my questions were answered immediately. In fact, I wish I could report that my questions were answered within days. On the contrary, some of my questions were not answered until weeks, months, years and some today have gone unanswered. From my divorce I truly learned to put all of my faith and trust in God. I battled this concept for years because I was so angry and felt like my life was over. Unbeknownst to me God was using all of my struggles, tears, frustrations and disappointments to prepare me for a better tomorrow.
In 2014, as a result of the strength I gained from surviving my divorce, I stepped out on faith and ran for Harris County Criminal Court at Law # 5 Judge. Once again I suffered a great big disappointment and loss when I did not win the bench. All of my feelings of hopelessness that I felt years ago through my divorce began to resurface. However, I was reminded in Ephesians 3:20 that to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us gives us the power to move forward.
Despite my past disappointments, lack and shortcomings I have put all of my faith and trust in God and will be seeking a 2016 Harris County District Court Judge’s Bench. No matter how hard the battle may look to me, Philippians 4:13 promises that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” I have learned through my divorce, disappointments and failures that I must run the race that is prepared for me with the continued hope that, “I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14.
By Ramona Franklin
