Tag Archives: Bible study

Fear and confusion abound

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Fear and confusion test our faith and our confidence in both God and our fellow man. It is important to do what we can to resist the paralysis of these debilitating emotions. Continue reading →

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Time out!

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

It is all too easy to be pulled so deeply into the cares of our world that we grow distant from God. We can lose touch with His spiritual perspective. Anxiety and fear are sure warning signs that we are moving in that direction. Continue reading →

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Why should we be surprised?

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Brothers and sisters, if we are to persevere, it is important to become grounded in the full Scriptures. God provided His Word for just such a time as this. Continue reading →

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Let us gather together

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Welcome to Mrs. Thistlethwaite’s cozy cottage. This evening Tillie is hosting a home Bible study for a group of ladies from her church. You can curl up beside Edgar, Tillie’s pet tortoise, on the cushioned window seat and listen in. Continue reading →

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God’s Word: never changing, ever new

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I love the Bible. I love it for all the usual reasons Christians love the Word of God, but I also love it because it always shows me something new. In the Harry Potter books and movies, the people in … Continue reading →

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Why study the Bible?

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I’m starting a new Bible study this fall and recently attended the orientation meeting. The facilitator asked each of the members our reason for joining the study, which is one requiring a real commitment of time during the week as … Continue reading →

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Immeasurable truths found in small things

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The inspiration for many of my blog posts comes to me during my morning walks, but I don’t always recognize it when it comes. That happened to me this morning, and through my experience I learned two important lessons. Today I decided to vary my pace, … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth, Ambiguity to Men

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jonna Hawker Turek

As a fledgling novelist I have discovered that having a title with more than one possible meaning or a character’s name with a myriad of potential pronunciations forces the readers to become more engaged in the story as they stop … Continue reading →

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