Posted on Apr 3, 2019 in WOW Blog | Tags: be of good cheer, overcomer, PCC, Praise Center Church, small group, women of worship, wow
by Anita Mondragon
“In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33
I’ve heard this verse quoted since I was a little kid, and since becoming an adult, I have experienced it…literally; so I should not only KNOW it’s words, but I should at this point in my life realize the truth and the power in these words!
Yet, here I am again, going through some stuff; and while my boat is hurled about upon the waters of life’s troubled sea, I find myself doubting once again. When you’re in a storm, holding on for dear life, it’s difficult to “be of good cheer.” Read more…
Posted on Mar 26, 2019 in WOW Blog | Tags: overcomer, PCC, Praise Center Church, small group, The War Is Not Over, women of worship, wow
by Anita Mondragon
“Things are not what they seem. This is a world at war. Each of us has a crucial role to play…. A battle is raging, and it is a battle for your heart.” -John Eldredge
Years ago, I read a book by John Eldredge, entitled: Waking the Dead. There were many things in there that spoke to my heart! In one chapter called, “Spiritual Warfare”, he says, and I quote, “This is the heart of our Enemy. He is determined to hinder and harm and ruin God’s image bearers. To steal and kill and destroy…the story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you COULD be, and fears it!” Read more…
Posted on May 10, 2018 in WOW | Tags: hear wide open, Praise Center Church, small group, women of worship, womens ministry, wow
Here we are…almost at the end of this study. I must say, I’m having mixed feelings about this book! I’m enjoying it very much, but at the same time, it has opened my eyes and caused me to see a few things about myself that I KNEW were there, but I’d denied them for years! Why? Because they are UGLY! That’s the part I’m having trouble with…I think it’s called, “Conviction”!
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