Blog Posts by Laurie McClure

Jesus OBS Week 1 — God with Us

The power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. — Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:35We ...

Wrapping Up Rhythms of Renewal OBS!

God pours into us in the still and silent places so He can pour us out in the world He loves. ~ Rebekah LyonsIt’s wrap-up week already, friends! It’s time ...

Rhythms of Renewal OBS Week 5 — Create

Create helps us build the Kingdom, grow the Church, and make us more like Him. ~ Rebekah LyonsFor we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works ...

Rhythms of Renewal OBS Week 4 — Connect

Every one of us wants to be fully known and with that… be fully loved. When you’re vulnerable and alone, you’re afraid, but when you’re vulnerable with other people, you ...

You’re Invited to the Jesus Study by Max Lucado - Our Easter Season OBS

Follow Me and be My disciple. — Jesus in Matthew 9:9He regards you as “the apple of His eye” (Zechariah 2:8). ~ Max LucadoHi, friends! Huge announcement!We are so excited ...

Rhythms of Renewal OBS Week 3 — Restore

God invites us a wholeness that isn’t just mind, isn’t just body, and isn’t just spirit. But, it’s the culmination of all those things coming under submission to what God ...

Rhythms of Renewal OBS Week 2 — Rest

God put rest in us because rest is necessary for vitality and flourishing. ~ Rebekah LyonsAre you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with ...

Rhythms of Renewal OBS Week 1 — Living in Rhythm

God created in rhythm. ~ Rebekah LyonsBut Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. — Luke 5:16Welcome to the Rhythms of Renewal Online Bible Study with our teacher and ...

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When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then You knew my path… — Psalm 142:3God pours into us in the still and silent places so He can pour us out ...

I Give Up — Wrapping It Up!

Hey, friends! It’s time to wrap up I Give Up already — time to review, catch up, and digest all that we’ve studied and learned from Scripture and from our ...

I Give Up OBS Week 5 — The Ripple Effect of Surrender

God is the only One who can see the full story. And, our job is to trust Him enough to surrender. ~ LauraJesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of ...

What If I Don’t Feel Very Thankful?

Friends, you may have heard the news about our next Online Bible Study, One Thousand Gifts with Ann Voskamp, and feel yourself holding back, maybe hesitating a little, because to ...

I Give Up OBS Week 4 — Being Transformed

Does [Jesus] expect me to be superwoman? No. He’s challenging me to be surrendered… and the beautiful news it that He doesn’t expect any of this to happen in and ...

I Give Up OBS Week 3 — Giving In and Up

There’s nothing natural about surrender. And, there’s not one of us that in our flesh nature loves to give away the things that we consider to be ours… When it ...

I Give Up OBS Week 2 — God’s Character Matters

Surrender can be scary but it becomes less scary and less risky when we know better the One we’re surrendering to. ~ Laura Story The Lord is my Shepherd; I ...

I Give Up Online Bible Study Week One — What Is Surrender Anyway?

God is not interested in signing off on even our best-made plans. God is much more interested in our surrender, our surrender to Him. ~ Laura StorySo, here’s what I ...

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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.