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    Martha, Martha, Martha, it’s time to sit your tail down.

    February 14, 2012 /

    About three years ago, I blogged about a book I read called “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” by Joanna Weaver.  A sister-friend of mine highly recommended it to me.   My friend, I will call her “Mary” for the purpose of this piece.  Like the biblical figure to this day she exhibits characteristics that mirror that of Mary; the ultimate worshipper desiring only to lie at the Master’s feet and serve him in excellence with a pure heart. To tell you the truth I don’t know who outside of the Holy Spirit could have motivated my modern day Mary to recommend this particular book to me.  It was…

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    PRAY First. Proceed with God.

    STOP! PRAY First. Proceed With God. @LelaJefferson

    June 3, 2013

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Two

    July 30, 2009

    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009
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    Chapter Three | The Diagnosis | Day Fourteen

    November 27, 2009 /

    I read having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver over the summer.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  I have been actually sharing my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book on my blogs.  Here is the latest question I studied out and gave commentary on. Questions for Discussion or Reflection – Day Fourteen 1) Martha wanted Jesus to tell Mary to help out in the kitchen, but instead of giving her what she wanted, Dr. Jesus…

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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Thirteen

    October 7, 2009

    I Just Want To Go Home!

    February 24, 2014

    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Thirteen

    October 7, 2009 /

    I read having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver over the summer.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  I have been actually sharing my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book on my blogs.  Here is the latest question I studied out and gave commentary on. Questions for Going Deeper – Day Thirteen 7) Write Jesus a letter beginning with “Lord, I know you love me because…,” and list the ways he has shown his great love…

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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Six

    August 11, 2009

    Making that Necessary 180 Degree Turn

    April 26, 2014

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Seven

    August 14, 2009
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Twelve

    September 22, 2009 /

    I read having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver over the summer.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  I have been actually sharing my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book on my blogs.  Here is the latest question I studied out and gave commentary on. Questions for Going Deeper – Day Twelve 6) Read Psalm 103. List at least five of the many ways God shows his love for us.  (If you are struggling to know the…

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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Six

    August 11, 2009

    Chapter Three | The Diagnosis | Day Fourteen

    November 27, 2009

    How Devoted to Your Devotionals are You?

    July 12, 2013
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eleven

    September 17, 2009 /

    I read having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver over the summer.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  I have been actually sharing my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book on my blogs.  Here is the latest question I studied out and gave commentary on. Questions for Going Deeper – Day Eleven 5) In Mark 4:34-41 the disciples echoed Martha’s question:  “Don’t you care?”  What does this portion of Scripture teach us about the difficult times in…

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    I Just Want To Go Home!

    February 24, 2014

    Chapter Three | The Diagnosis | Day Fourteen

    November 27, 2009

    Spending Time In Your Presence

    April 25, 2014
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Ten

    September 1, 2009 /

    I recently finished reading having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  For the next 12 weeks, I plan to share my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book. Questions for Going Deeper – Day Ten 1) In this passage how did God minister to Elijah in the midst of his discouragement (1 Kings 19: 1-8)?  How has God ministered to you when you felt alone and were hurting? In this passage of scripture Elijah…

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    Chapter Three | The Diagnosis | Day Fourteen

    November 27, 2009

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Seven

    August 14, 2009

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Five

    August 9, 2009
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Nine

    August 25, 2009 /

    I recently finished reading having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  For the next 12 weeks, I plan to share my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book. Questions for Going Deeper – Day Nine 1) All of us have felt alone-even great heroes of the faith felt this way.  Read 1 Kings 19:1-18.  How did the “Deadly Ds” of distraction, discouragement, and doubt attack Elijah after the great victory over the prophets…

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    ..."but with God." Declaring it OUT LOUD cancels out EVERYTHING the enemy may be trying to whisper in your ear. - Lela Jefferson Fagan

    Say it. Believe it. Receive it. Achieve it. @LelaJefferson

    May 29, 2013

    It’s Your Time by Joel Osteen (In Progress Book Review)

    August 9, 2013

    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009
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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009 /

    I recently finished reading having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  For the next 12 weeks, I plan to share my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book. Questions for Discussion or Reflection – Day Eight 1) The story of Mary and Martha stirs up memories of sibling rivalry for many of us.  What battles with your siblings do you remember the most? What did you do to get your parents…

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    Chapter Three | The Diagnosis | Day Fourteen

    November 27, 2009

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Seven

    August 14, 2009

    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Five

    August 9, 2009
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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Seven

    August 14, 2009 /

    I recently finished reading having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  For the next 12 weeks, I plan to share my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book. Going Deeper – Day Seven 8 ) What spoke most to you in this, chapter.   The morning my mother the beloved Thelma B. Jefferson went home to be with the Lord in the spring of 2006;   I was very audibly awakened by…

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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Eight

    August 18, 2009

    Making that Necessary 180 Degree Turn

    April 26, 2014

    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Twelve

    September 22, 2009
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    Chapter One | A Tale of Two Sisters | Day Six

    August 11, 2009 /

    I recently finished reading having a Mary Heart in a Martha World – Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver.  A book I now highly recommend for all women, young and old to read.  For the next 12 weeks, I plan to share my findings as I journey through the accompanying Bible Study Mrs. Weaver placed at the end of the book. Going Deeper – Day Six 7) Read Matthew 11:28-30. Circle key words and mediate on these verses-really think about Jesus is saying.  Then memorize this passage phrase by phrase.  Write it on an index card, and refer to it frequently, repeating it until it…

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    Chapter Two | Lord Don’t You Care? | Day Nine

    August 25, 2009

    Out of the Mouths of Baby Black Girls

    October 29, 2013
    ..."but with God." Declaring it OUT LOUD cancels out EVERYTHING the enemy may be trying to whisper in your ear. - Lela Jefferson Fagan

    Say it. Believe it. Receive it. Achieve it. @LelaJefferson

    May 29, 2013
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