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Prayers for Upcoming Surgery

Featured by atozmom, posted in Life

Hey all!

Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and donations. Knowing I have prayer warriors in my corner and support is invaluable to my heart.

My surgery to remove the cancer from my lung got pushed. It is now scheduled for this coming Monday, March 2nd, so I just wanted to update you all. Hopefully, it won’t get pushed again. The prayers are MUCH appreciated, and I truly cannot say how much they all mean to me!

I will be offline for a couple of weeks. The BSF lessons will continue to be posted as I have completed them in advance.

Any and all prayers would be greatly appreciated during this time!

If you would like to donate to help cover my cancer treatment costs, please use the donate button below or the link in my sidebar. Many thanks in advance, and lots of love and hugs to all!

DONATE HERE

Many blessings to you all!

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Prayers for Surgery

Featured by atozmom, posted in Life

Hey all!

Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and donations. Knowing I have prayer warriors in my corner and support is invaluable to my heart.

My surgery to remove the cancer from my lung is scheduled for this Tuesday. I will be offline for a couple of weeks. The BSF lessons will continue to be posted as I have completed them in advance.

Any and all prayers would be greatly appreciated during this time!

If you would like to donate to help cover my cancer treatment costs, please use the donate button below or the link in my sidebar. Many thanks in advance, and lots of love and hugs to all!

DONATE HERE

Many blessings to you all!

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Donations Requested for Cancer Treatment

Featured by atozmom, posted in Life

Hey all!

I hope you all are well and learning so much from God in our BSF study! God is so, so good!

I am writing to share with you all that I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, most likely caused by exposure to secondhand smoke as a child. I will require surgery to remove a portion of my lung and then recovery afterwards. The prognosis is good thanks to the Lord, as long as the pathology report comes back favorable.

I would appreciate any prayers you could send my way for a successful surgery and recovery.

If you would like to donate to help cover my cancer treatment costs, please use the donate button below or the link in my sidebar. Many thanks in advance, and lots of love!

DONATE HERE

Many blessings to you all!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 3: Matthew 1:20

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Matthew 1:20

“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”

An angel of the Lord directs Joseph in a dream.

Questions for Matthew 1:20

6) It emphasizes who Joseph is and calms his fears. It connects Joseph to King David’s lineage, fulfilling prophecy, while calming his fears of social disgrace, confirming Mary’s pregnancy is a divine miracle.

7) Right now, the economy is terrible, and my company is struggling, so I’m praying I’m not next. But, if I am, God has got me, and knowing all about Jesus helps!

8 ) God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and the same. It reveals the Holy Spirit as the miraculous source of conception, the Son as fully divine from birth, and the Father orchestrating salvation. God is amazing!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 3: Matthew 1:20

An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, telling him not to fear marrying Mary because her pregnancy is a miracle from the Holy Spirit.

I love when God’s miracles show up, but Jesus’ is the best miracle! Although in most cases angels don’t directly appear to us, God communicates to us in different ways. Our job is to listen for Him and then act on His words!

Contact me with questions today!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 2: Matthew 1:18-19

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Matthew 1:18-19

Joseph wanted to divorce Mary when he found out she was pregnant.

Questions for Matthew 1:18-19

3) He obviously loves Mary because his first thought is not to disgrace her publicly, so he cares about her well-being and her reputation. But, he had to be faithful to the law and divorce her.

4) I still have to honor my relationships with others, but not to the point that it would cause me to sin or break God’s laws. Being loving but firm is the key.

5) Mary conceived via the Holy Spirit. Knowing that God’s ways are not mine makes life easier. I don’t have to worry about how things will work out because I know God has got it!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 2: Matthew 1:18-19

An angel reassures Joseph regarding Mary’s miraculous, Holy Spirit-conceived pregnancy, directing him to wed her and name the saving, divine child Jesus.

Love God’s faithfulness throughout all of life’s crises!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 1: Matthew 1:18-25

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Matthew 1:18-25

Joseph wanted to divorce Mary when he found out she was pregnant, but an angel appeared to him and told him to marry her and that she was carrying the Messiah by the Holy Spirit. Joseph accepts Jesus as his son.

Questions for Matthew 1:18-25

1) The whole conception is obviously unusual and disrupted Joseph’s plans. An angel had to tell Joseph not to divorce Mary. Oftentimes, things don’t go as planned, so we should be open to changes. God’s sovereign, unexpected interventions always supersede and redirect human expectations.

2) I never wanted to move, but each move opened up more of God’s grace to see what He has for me. God knows all and knows where He is leading me when I don’t. His knowledge supercedes all, so we need to lean into and trust Him.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 1: Matthew 1:18-25

An angel reassures Joseph regarding Mary’s miraculous, Holy Spirit-conceived pregnancy, directing him to wed her and name the saving, divine child Jesus.

Looking forward to learning ways to deal with unplanned changes in life and learning more about God’s closeness to us because of Jesus!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 6: Matthew 1:1

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Passage Matthew 1:1

“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.”

Questions forMatthew 1:1

15) Dear Lord, Thank you for your Word, for your Son, for your grace, and for your might. I am in awe of you and your care for me. I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I am yours to do with as you please.”

16) I have a life to lead for Him. I can lead others to Christ through my example, words, and deeds.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 6: Matthew 1:1

Matthew 1:1 establishes Jesus Christ’s legal and covenantal right to the messianic throne by explicitly identifying Him as the descendant of King David and Abraham.

So great and amazing! This was a great lesson on how Jesus came for us, and we can believe in all God’s promises.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 5: Luke 1:26-38

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Luke 1:26-38

In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to tell her she will give birth to the Messiah.

Questions for Luke 1:26-38

12) Gabriel reveals the Father gives the Son David’s throne, conceived by the Holy Spirit, that they are all 3 the same person. This triune power helps me believe that nothing is impossible with God. I can trust Him.

13) Unsure. I do believe I am doing God’s purpose with my life. I do believe He would be more of my center, however.

14) Believers can trust the Bible’s recounting of Jesus’ incarnation because God is faithful and true. God is perfect and has fulfilled many prophecies in the Bible. Everything in the Bible is true. We don’t have to understand it. People trust in a lot of things. I trust my organs will function how they will supposed to. I trust my phone call will go to the right person without understanding how it works. So many things.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 5: Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that the Holy Spirit will miraculously conceive Jesus, the Son of God, who will rule forever. With this act, everyone’s life changed forever! So amazing!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 4: Matthew 1:12-17

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Matthew 1:12-17

Matthew continues his genealogy of Jesus, counting 14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to the Babylonian exile, and 14 from the exile to the Messiah.

Questions for Matthew 1:12-17

9) The Exodus from Egypt, the return from Babylonian exile, Jonah and the whale, and Ezekiel’s dry bones all transition from captivity and death to freedom and life, pointing to Jesus.

10) I was raised a Christian, so Jesus has been working in me for a while!

11) First, that the events in the Bible are real. Next, God is in control always, as we can see how everything starts and ends with Jesus! God always keeps His Word, so we can depend on Him!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 4: Matthew 1:12-17

This section of the genealogy highlights God’s faithfulness through Babylonian exile to Christ, proving no period of ruin can stop Him from fulfilling His royal promises.

I love that God has not forgotten me EVER! I am in His hands and His plans!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 3: Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

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Summary of Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

We see Jesus’ genealogy listed, and God’s calling of Abraham to go to the Promised Land, and He’ll make him a great nation.

Questions for Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

6) That God keeps His promises faithfully throughout time.

7) God values women as much as He does men. All humans are God’s children. God offers grace and salvation to all.

8 ) God uses all types of people, including the broken, to accomplish His plans. I am very comforted by this because it means God can use me, too, and challenged because I know I have to accomplish God’s purpose for me here on earth, and I only have a limited time to do so.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 3: Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

The genealogy proves God’s absolute faithfulness: the massive list of flawed descendants perfectly fulfills His ancient covenant to bless all nations through Abraham’s ultimate offspring.

God is SO amazing, isn’t He?

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 2: Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

The genealogy of Jesus is mentioned, and Mark tells the story of when Jesus calls Levi and eats with sinners. Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow him, and he does. The Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners, but Jesus says he came for sinners.

Questions for Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

3) Jesus is the Messiah, and he came for sinners.

4) Jesus is the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

5) Messiah means “Anointed One.” Pastors, BSF, bible studies, prayers, a personal relationship with God. Because without Jesus, we’d all be dead in our sins. With Jesus, we are alive!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 2: Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

Matthew 1:1 establishes Jesus’ royal pedigree as the son of David and Abraham. Contrasting this, Mark 2:13-17 shows Jesus actively calling Levi, a despised tax collector, to follow Him. Together, they reveal that the promised, prestigious Messiah came not to favor the elite, but to heal and redeem the broken.

Jesus came for me! Such wonderful news!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 1: Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ's Incarnation

Summary of Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to tell her she will give birth to the Messiah. Matthew 1:16 says Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Joseph is the husband of Mary.

Questions for Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

1) The fact that it was the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy when Mary was told. The angel called her most favored by God. Mary’s concern about how the news of her having Jesus, the Messiah, would come to pass. How Elizabeth is having a baby in old age (a miracle from God) when it was said she never would be able to. In Matthew 1:16, I notice that Joseph is referred to only as Mary’s husband.

2) Jesus would be born in a manger in Bethlehem. The angel Gabriel promised Mary that she, a virgin, would bear God’s Son, Jesus, who would rule an everlasting kingdom, fulfilling ancient biblical prophecies. Jesus’ main reason he came to dwell with us is to die for our sins, giving us eternal life. Beyond that, it was to show us how to live, to suffer so we feel comforted in our suffering, and to be the guiding light in the storms of our lives.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 1: Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

Luke 1:26-38 details Gabriel’s miraculous promise to the virgin Mary, while Matthew 1:16 masterfully clarifies that Joseph was the husband of Mary, “of whom was born Jesus.” Together, they confirm Jesus’ divine conception, bypassing human lineage to establish Him as both the Son of God and the legal heir to David.

I’m SUPER excited to begin this study of Christ’s birth. Can’t wait to dive in with you all!

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BSF Summer Bible Study Announcement!

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Hey all!

This summer, I will just be doing one Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) via the WordGo app.

It will be Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation! This is a 4-week course, and you can find it HERE.

Do note that this course is only available via BSF’s app, so you’ll have to find it in the Play Store on your phone and download it. Once you do that, you simply begin!

I’ll begin this study in two weeks beginning June 15th, and it will end on July 6th.

Here’s a brief description of the course: HERE

As always, I’ll be posting my answers, so chime in when you all feel led!

God bless and looking forward to learning about Christ’s birth!