Virtue For Women

We are finishing our series on the essentials of Christian theology with the Bible. In a culture where so-called truth is always changing, the Bible is unchanging truth we can stand on. In this episode, Brittni Laurie reminds us that when it comes to God’s Word, we are the students and He is the Teacher. Let God speak to us through it, transform our thoughts, and change our lives.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does knowing the truth about heaven and hell cause us to live a remarkable and purposeful life? If we view eternity rightly, we know it is far more than a personal ticket out of hell and into heaven. Christians have been characterized as being “so heavenly-minded they’re no earthly good.” But as C.S. Lewis said, “History will show that the people who did the most for this present world were the ones who thought the most about the next one.” In this podcast, Cathe highlights the impact that our beliefs about eternity can have on the world around us right now, and the impact it has on our heart and life.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we focus on who the Holy Spirit is and how He works. Maybe being in a relationship with the Holy Spirit is a new thought for you. In this podcast, Christi reminds us that living and growing in our faith isn’t something we can ever do on our own. The Holy Spirit is the One who leads us into truth so that we can be all we were meant to be and live a dynamic life of faith in Christ.    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our study this week, we focus on Jesus. So many people say the name of Jesus and know the name of Jesus, but have no idea of who He really is. In this podcast, Shelley reminds us that the more we know of Jesus, the more we discover there is to learn! So, let’s get ready to dip our thimble into the ocean of riches that is Jesus, “in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin our new series with an encouraging reminder from Trish that our God is someone to boast about. How do we boast in God? It starts with knowing God, through the Word of God, and then making Him known to others by the way that we live and breathe to bring Him glory!   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you think of a time when you hoped and wished for something good to happen? You prayed, you asked, but sadly, the thing you wished for didn’t come to be. In times of crisis, it’s easy to miss the signs that Jesus is right there with us. In this special Easter podcast, Cathe walks us through Mary Magdalene’s experience at the empty tomb on that resurrection morning. When Jesus spoke Mary’s name, she recognized Him! As you listen, be reminded that Mary’s story is a lesson for us all. Do you need to hear the Lord speak your name today? Be still and linger.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from His own resurrection, the miracle of raising Lazarus is the greatest sign to reveal that Jesus truly is the Lord of Life. In this podcast, Heidi shares insights that show the heart of Jesus and help to shape our perspective on the sorrows we experience in this life. We don’t walk alone, Jesus enters in. Death does not have the final word!      To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we read about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. The Bible has a lot to say about suffering, and this man’s encounter with Jesus has much to teach us. Just as the prophet Isaiah foretold, this sign reveals Jesus as Messiah, who would open the eyes of the blind. Not only did he receive physical sight, the man’s spiritual eyes of faith were opened when Jesus lit up his world and transformed his life.   In this podcast, Melanie reminds us that Jesus has called us out of darkness into light. Even as our world seems to be getting darker, Jesus remains the Light of the world. He can never be extinguished! So let your light shine!      To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus feeding the multitude is such a familiar story that it’s easy for us to miss the reason John recorded these true accounts in his gospel. Every miracle was a sign for those who experienced them and serve a purpose for us as well. This week, Zenovia urges us to look with fresh eyes of faith and be part of the multitude that can’t help but follow Jesus in anticipation of all that He will do. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at two miraculous signs that John recorded. In each story, not only did Jesus alleviate their physical need, He looked into their heart and addressed their spiritual need. What is it you seek? Do you want to be made well? In this podcast, Sue reminds us that Jesus’ every word takes us deeper if we are willing.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we discuss a key event (sign) that demonstrated Jesus’ Lordship, His passion for God’s House, and heart for His people. Using a simple acrostic, TEMPLE, Wendy encourages us with practical steps for living a holy life that worships and honors God.     To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies    Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know as believers that Jesus is God personified. But why is that essential? What we believe about Jesus determines whether we will spend eternity with Him or separated from Him. John wanted people to know that Jesus was fully God and fully man, so he chose to write about the signs (miracles) that revealed Jesus’ glory and divine power over all creation. In this episode, Tiffany looks at the first sign, when Jesus turned water into wine.     To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies    Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this follow-up podcast to our James study, we are talking about prayer. What makes our prayers powerful and effective? This week, Leah shares, “Three Things I’m glad someone told me about prayer.”   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close our study in James on a high note, with a call to pray. Prayer is an essential part of being a child of God—in truth, praying is spiritual breathing! In this episode, Cathe shares how prayer moves the heart of God and reminds us that we all stand on the answered prayers of someone before us. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we truly believe that Jesus is coming back, it will affect the way we live. In this podcast, Shelley reminds us that patiently waiting is an active and hope-filled way to live! There are opportunities all around us to shine our light and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us. “It was fifty years ago this spring that I accepted the Lord during the Jesus Revolution,” Shelley recalls. “I expected Him to come back soon, and I still do!” In the meantime, let’s keep planting seeds, pulling weeds, and trust the Lord to send rain so that His harvest will be rich, ripe and abundant. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James 4 began with talking about war with God and ends with the will of God. The topic of God’s will for our life is so big and honestly, we struggle with that sometimes.  As Warren Wiersbe used to say, a believer who is out of the will of God becomes a troublemaker, not a peacemaker! Life can be complicated and sometimes scary, but God desires the very best for His children. He knows that the process of seeking Him is as important as the answer He might give to any question. So in this episode, Tiffany encourages us with a simple truth. The will of God comes from the heart of God. The safest place in the world is right where God wants you.    -- To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s all the fighting about? James asked that question, and you’d think he was writing in today’s culture! Everywhere you turn, tension is high, patience is low, and criticism prevails. But James wasn’t talking to “the world”—he’s addressing Christians, people like you and me, why can’t we get along? It’s a heart issue. What is competing for a place in our heart that only the Lord should occupy? In this episode, Melanie reminds us that salvation is an instant work, but inner change is a lifelong pursuit. What are we pursuing, who is holding the reins of our heart? Becoming more like Jesus must be our goal to the very last breath we take on this earth.    -- To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our study couldn’t be more perfect as we step into 2023. Raise your hand if you need wisdom! We all want to make right decisions and say the right thing. James looks at God’s wisdom and worldly wisdom. Just as you can identify a tree by the type of fruit it produces, you can evaluate your wisdom by the way you act. In this episode, Sue reminds us that wisdom flows from seeing God for who He is and responding appropriately. If you’re looking for a practical how-to, she gives it in three simple steps. Know your God. Trust and obey. Ask. The steps are the same for every person—whether you are just discovering faith or if you’ve been walking this path for many years. We can trust the Creator of the universe (He created you!) to give us His wisdom. Do you believe that? Come and see.      -- To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.

James discusses topics that are as relevant today as when he wrote this letter. In this episode, we’re looking at the power of our words—and these days, our fingers can be just as deadly as our tongues. Zenovia reminds us that using self-control before is better than doing damage control after. When we open our mouths, let it be to share life with those around us.    -- To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has something fresh and new in store for each one of us this year. In this podcast, Tiffany draws inspiration from David’s counsel to his son, Solomon to know God well and serve Him with a whole heart and eager mind. Let’s step into 2023 ready, confident and determined to not miss all God has planned for you!   -- To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.