Next online study begins June 3rd. Sign up now in the right column of this blog. All you need to do this study is a copy of the book, I Used to Be So Organized by Glynnis Whitwer.

I Used to Be So Organized, Help for Reclaiming Order and Peace, by Glynnis Whitwer

Study begins in June 3, 2012.

Glynnis’ newest book, I Used to Be So Organized addresses the frustrations many women feel when they can’t handle their lives. They know, deep in their hearts, they should be able to manage things. After all, they used to be organized…ten or twenty years ago. By now, life seems to hand them one distraction and challenge after another. Combining spiritual encouragement and practical application I Used to Be So Organized presents a balanced approach to finding order and peace for today’s overwhelmed woman. This book contains 23 chapters, each short enough for a busy woman to read during a lunch break. Every aspect of life comes together in this one easy-to-read guide.

Whether you used to be organized or you were never organized, this book will point you to God’s grace as you find peace amidst the chaos in your life. Glynnis blends biblical truth, wise counsel, and practical simple steps for claiming order and peace.

Melissa Taylor has led 30,000 people in online Bible studies. She’s a trained leader who cares deeply for each person who studies with her. Her online Bible study feels like a close knit community of friends due to the messages she shares on her blog, conference call options, and comment section where everyone has the opportunity to share. You can sign up and learn more about this online study in the right column of this blog.  You can order I Used to Be So Organized here or from most online and local bookstores. Order quick so you will have your book and be ready to get organized by our start date, May 27th!

June 3-Week 1, Chapters 1,2,3

June 10-Week 2, Chapters 4,5

June 17-Week 3, Chapters 6,7

June 25-Week 4, Chapters 8,9, 10

July 1-Week 5, Chapters 11,12

July 8-Week 6, Chapters 13,14

July 15-Week Off, Catch Up, She Speaks Conference July 20-22

July 22-Week 7, Chapters 15,16

July 29- Chapters 17,18

August 5-Week 9, Chapters 19,20,21

 

 

Conference Call Series

For this study, I Used to Be So Organized, we have a great line up of guests, including author~Glynnis Whitwer and Online Bible Studies Team Members~ Heather Bleier and Stephanie Clayton. During this conference call series we will explore physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of organizing our lives, homes, and minds. 4 power packed messages and great interviews to help you as your apply the truths in this study to your life.

Each call will be recorded so if you can’t be on the live call, you can listen to the call via phone, computer, or download.

Call 1- June 18

Call 2- June 25

Call 3- July 30

Call 4- August 6

 

Calls can be ordered here.

 

 

Coming Up Next:

Unglued, by Lysa TerKeurst

Study begins in September, 2012 (not yet released)

Looking ahead to 2013

One Word by Rachel Olsen

Let. It. Go. by Karen Ehman

New Release by Glynnis Whitwer

How I Feel About Studying the Bible with Others~and why I’d like you to join me.

It’s changed my life time and time again. I’ve grown closer to God, closer to the ones I’m with, and made lifelong friends. I’ve learned to be content and now I know what freedom feels like. I have hope even when my relationships and circumstances are failing. What am I talking about? I’m talking about the benefits of joining and participating in a Bible study group. Not just any Bible study group, but a real life, real problems, no mask wearing allowed Bible study group. One where you can be yourself and know that you are loved and cared for NO MATTER WHAT. Bible study has been a priority in my life for years. The women I’ve studied with have become like sisters and have been the Jesus with skin on I’ve needed in my life. They’ve encouraged me, held me accountable, and spoken real Truth to me when I’ve needed it most. Through the books we’ve studied together (all based on the best book, the Bible), we’ve grown in many ways, but especially in our personal relationship with Jesus. Life changing I tell ya! I want to share this experience with you. If you’ve wanted to be a part of something like this, I invite you to join me and other women just like us, from all over the world as we dive into the Truth that will give us Real Hope for Real Life today. You can join me for one, two, or all of the upcoming studies I’ll be leading online this year. I look forward to getting to know you and studying God’s Word as we apply it to our lives together. Love and Blessings,

Melissa

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Previous Online Bible Studies:

Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst

****Send any questions about the MTC study to:  MelissaTaylorQuestions@gmail.com

****Sign up in the right column of this blog.

 

 

January 15-February 25, 2012

This study lasts for 6 powerful weeks.

 

 

Message from Melissa~

Sign up for this online study in the right side bar of this blog. Just type in your name and email address and you will receive all the details you need to get ready for this life transforming study. (After you sign up, you will receive an email from me. Make sure you click the link at the very bottom of that email to confirm your sign up! Otherwise you will not receive the information.)You can order the book almost anywhere books are sold. Call the P31 Office, 877-731-4663 or visit our website www.Proverbs31.org to order.

To participate in the study, all you need is a Bible, the book, Made to Crave, and computer access so you can be a part of the online portion of the study.

The study is flexible to meet your needs. It’s all about convenience. I’ll post the week’s assignments on Sunday each week. You can follow my suggestions, or complete at your convenience. If you want interaction and community (which is my hope) then check my blog and the Online Bible Studies Facebook Page daily. Leave comments. Share your thoughts. During the week I’ll post a video blog message plus other related challenges for discussion.

Schedule

Made to Crave is designed to be a six week study.

January 9- Live Webcast by Lysa TerKeurst. 8 pm EST. I will be joining Lysa briefly for a portion of this webcast to talk about the Online study!

January 15- Online study officially begins. Week 1, Chapters 1,2,3

January 22- Week 2, Chapters 4,5,6

January 29-Week 3, Chapters 7,8,9

February 5-Week 4, Chapters 10,11,12

February 12-Week 5, Chapters 13,14,15

February 19-Week 6, Chapters 16,17,18

February 20-Live Webcast by Lysa TerKeurst. 8 pm EST.

 

 

 

 

Optional Conference Call Series ($14) (featuring Lysa TerKeurst and others)

There is an optional Conference Call series, which I highly recommend. There is a cost for the Conference Calls ($14 total for all 4 calls) and we have a fantastic line up of guests. Confirmed Guests on our conference calls: *January 24th, 8 pm EST, Co-Author of the Made to Crave Action Plan, professor of physiology and pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, and author of more than 130 scientific articles and book chapters, Dr. Ski Chilton. *January 30th, 8:00 pm EST, Real, fun, and fabulous, my good friend, DeAnnah Baker. DeAnnah joined us last year on the conference call series and we all fell in love with her. She has been my partner in crime in this journey we call weight loss…and gain….and loss….and gain….etc for years!  We will be blessed by her honesty and her commitment to never give up on healthy living  AND Stephanie Clayton! Stephanie is a professional counselor and also my partner in Online Bible Studies here at P31. Her insight and wisdom are just what we need! Plus she’s doing this with us, she gets it, but also has the psychological twist that may help us understand why we are the way we are. AND Associate Director of YMCA Camp Harrison, Founder of the Women’s Wellness Weekend, Denise Hammond. Denise was caught up for 14 years with an eating disorder that controlled her life. Her story of how God used her mess to bring life to her ministry will amaze and inspire you. *February 21st, 1:30 pm EST, Founder of the L.A. Dream Center, Sr. Pastor of Angelus Temple and author of the New York Times Bestselling Book The Cause Within You, Matthew Barnett *February 22nd, 11:00 am, EST, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times best selling author, Lysa TerKeurst will be joining us!  Proverbs 31 Speaker and Author, Karen Ehman will also be on this call. Featured in the book Made to Crave and in the Made to Crave Action Plan DVD, Karen knows what it’s like to lose and gain weight. She also knows what it’s like to give it all to God. She has both practical and Biblical insight to share. Sign up here! This Conference Call series is going to be great. Are guests are absolutely magnificent and I am so honored and excited to have them join us. The times and dates will be announced soon. Each call is recorded and you do not have to be on the call live to participate. If you sign up, a link and number to access the recording/message will be sent to you.Highly encouraged but not required to be a part of the Bible study group. There will be 4 calls. The cost for the entire series is $14. You Will Receive on Each Call: *An empowering message from your Bible study leader. (I am dedicated to helping you in whatever way I can. I want to speak Truth into your life as you go through this study. I want you to believe in yourself and know that God thinks you are worth it.) *Highlights and main point reminders from the study. *Special guests whose stories will inspire you and knowledge will equip you to stay on track and stick with it. *Q and A so you can ask the questions you have and get the answers you need. *An outline of each call before the call takes place so you can take notes. *A call in number and code to access each call. *Following the call you will have access to a recording of the call to listen to or download.

Optional Resources to supplement your Made to Crave study (note these are OPTIONS, not required)

You can find all MTC resources and descriptions here. The only one you MUST have is the Made to Crave book. All others are optional. Made to Crave Website FYI~ I am going to use the Action Plan during my Made to Crave journey. This is a personal choice. The action plan contains a “How to” for those of us looking for healthy information, guidelines, knowledge, and a plan. I will be using the new Made to Crave Devotionalfollowing the six week study to keep me mindful and encouraged after the study is over. ______________________________________________________________________________

 

An Untroubled Heart, by Micca Campbell.

 

Conference Call Series (you do not have to do the Online Study to do the conference calls)

There will be a conference call series that is optional to go along with this online study. Guests include women whose stories and knowledge will inspire, motivate, challenge, and bless you. A message is delivered in each call that is designed to apply the biblical principles we are learning to our everyday lives and to encourage and motivate you. There are 4 calls in this series. The cost is $14.00.  Sign up here. Wondering if the calls are for you?  Listen here to a recent Conference Call which includes an interview with Pastor Matthew Barnett of the LA Dream Center and a message on your purpose and potential by Melissa Taylor. The guests and times are listed below. All calls are recorded and available for later listening on your computer and you can even download them. Even if you can’t be on the calls live, you can listen later at your convenience. 

March 27, 8 pm EST

Micca Campbell

Micca knows all too well the unpredictable nature of life. As the twenty-one-year-old mother of an infant son, her world was shattered when she lost her husband in a tragic accident. Micca feared for her future and struggled to overcome loneliness. In her darkest moment, God began to teach her His remedy for fear. Micca Campbell is a national speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She was named Mother of the Year in 2004 by ParentLifemagazine. In 2009, she released her first book, An Untroubled Heart. Micca, her husband, Pat, and their children reside in Nashville, Tennessee.

April 9, 8 pm EST

Samantha Reed

Samantha works at Proverbs 31 Ministries as an Executive Assistant, Daily Devotions Assistant Editor, and She Seeks Coordinator. While she has a strong faith, Samantha struggles with fear. She’s often experienced sleepless nights and panic attacks. Samantha’s going to share how God has helped her in this battle and how fighting for her faith was worth it. Samantha is also a gifted writer, which you can check out on her blog.

Carol Davis

Carol is no stranger to fear. As a single mom working full time in Christian radio, she is one busy woman. She is candid and honest in her sharing about how God has seen her through tough times like a divorce and raising a child alone. She’s also honest about her fears of remaining alone.  You can read about Carol on her blog and listen to her each weekday at noon on 106.9 The Light. Her testimony will have you laughing and crying, but you will also be thanking God for the opportunity to know her.

April 17, 8 pm EST

Robin Rohrbach (seen here with her daughter, Alexa)

As Grassroots Consultant for Rally Foundation, Robin combines her  passion for children with her own daughter’s diagnosis of cancer to educate and inspire others to become involved in raising funds for childhood cancer research. Robin assists schools and community organizations in developing easy fundraising activities and events that are unique to each group she works with. After the loss of her 11-year-old daughter, Alexa, Robin is committed to helping in any way possible to further the mission of Rally and advocating for kids with cancer and their families. Before she joined Rally, Robin was involved with the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (now known as CureSearch) as an advocate and Team Leader for the state of Georgia. She has lobbied Congress many years to increase funding for childhood cancer research. Robin and her team of advocates helped to increase federal financing of childhood cancer from $0 dollars in 2002 to $750,000 in 2003 and $2.5 million in 2004. Prior to her cancer advocacy, Robin was employed as Assistant Director of Education and classroom teacher at a non-profit residential treatment center for at-risk youth. She was responsible for hiring, evaluating, and mentoring other teachers, as well as providing individual and group counseling to students. She has facilitated several professional workshops during her time as an educator. Robin has a Masters Degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology and holds three teaching certificates in Elementary Education, Special Education/Behavior Disorders and School Counseling. She also has a BS Degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University. Robin and her husband Chris live in Acworth, GA with their daughter, Jenna and dear memories of their sweet daughter Alexa. The entire Rohrbach family is dedicated to helping makes a difference in the lives of children with cancer.

Lelia Chealey

Lelia is a wife, mom of 3 and became a {very young} grandma of 2 before she turned 40 in 2010. She is a woman who has an ugly past that only God can handle all the details of and she will tell you He still finds her usable. His grace enables her to write and speak of His greatness despite all she’s been through. Most in Lelia’s shoes would keep her secrets to herself, yet God is using her story (which includes abortion and adultery) in a most amazing way. Above saying “I do” to Gene Chealey, having his babies and becoming a Grandma, trusting God has been the best thing this woman in Nebraska has ever done. She loves Jesus, family, friends, reading, exercise and a cup of cappuccino with cool whip on top.

April 24 8 pm EST

LaGena Lookabill Green

LaGena Lookabill Greene had a bright future ahead of her. After graduating in the top 1% of her class, she attended college on an academic scholarship and graduated with honors. By age 25 she had been featured as a model on the pages of Glamour, Seventeen, and Cosmopolitan magazines. As an actress she had guest-starred in 25 prime time television shows and 5 films. After a marriage proposal, she had sex with her fiance and contracted AIDS. Through his betrayal and abandonment, LaGena turned back to her Lord, who has miraculously sustained her for 25 years. Her inspirational story has been featured on 20/20, 60 Minutes, The Today Show with Katie Couric and The 700 Club. Today, LaGena is happily married to the love of her life, Danny. They reside in North Carolina.

 

Sign up for all four calls here.

 

Study begins March 25, 2012.  Sign ups have already begun in the right column of this blog just below the Proverbs 31 logo.   You can also sign up to receive my blog posts (right under my picture) to your email so can receive my regular encouragement along with information about signing up for Online Studies with me. (After you sign up, you will receive an email from me. Make sure you click the link at the very bottom of that email to confirm your sign up! Otherwise you will not receive the information.)You can order the book almost anywhere books are sold. Call the P31 Office, 877-731-4663 or visit the Proverbs 31 Website to order. To participate in the study, all you need is a Bible, the book, An Untroubled Heart, and computer access so you can be a part of the online portion of the study. Here is a little about An Untroubled Heart~ We live in unstable times filled with conflict and uncertainties. Life is unpredictable and fear and anxiety can become a daily reality. This book is a woman’s guide for living a carefree, worry-free life. We will explore the anxieties of a woman’s heart–from insecurities, to finances, to marital challenges, to raising healthy children and more. You will be encouraged to lay down your worries, trust in your Heavenly Father, and embrace a life marked by peace and joy. You can purchase An Untroubled Heart almost anywhere books are sold. This will be a six week study.

March 25-Week 1, Chapters 1,2

April 1-Week 2, Chapters 3,4

April 8-Week 3, Chapters 5,6

April 15-Week 4, Chapters 7,8

April 22-Week 5, Chapters 9,10

April 29-Week 6, Chapters 11,12

 

Previous Studies:

Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst

****Send any questions about the MTC study to:  MelissaTaylorQuestions@gmail.com

****Sign up in the right column of this blog.

 

 

January 15-February 25, 2012

This study lasts for 6 powerful weeks.

The study is flexible to meet your needs. It’s all about convenience. I’ll post the week’s assignments on Sunday each week. You can follow my suggestions, or complete at your convenience. If you want interaction and community (which is my hope) then check my blog and the Online Bible Studies Facebook Page daily. Leave comments. Share your thoughts. During the week I’ll post a video blog message plus other related challenges for discussion.

Schedule

January 9- Live Webcast by Lysa TerKeurst. 8 pm EST. I will be joining Lysa briefly for a portion of this webcast to talk about the Online study!

January 15- Online study officially begins. Week 1, Chapters 1,2,3

January 22- Week 2, Chapters 4,5,6

January 29-Week 3, Chapters 7,8,9

February 5-Week 4, Chapters 10,11,12

February 12-Week 5, Chapters 13,14,15

February 19-Week 6, Chapters 16,17,18

February 20-Live Webcast by Lysa TerKeurst. 8 pm EST.

 

Optional Conference Call Series ($14) (featuring Lysa TerKeurst and others) There is an optional Conference Call series, which I highly recommend. There is a cost for the Conference Calls ($14 total for all 4 calls) and we have a fantastic line up of guests. Confirmed Guests on our conference calls: *January 24th, 8 pm EST, Co-Author of the Made to Crave Action Plan, professor of physiology and pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, and author of more than 130 scientific articles and book chapters, Dr. Ski Chilton. *January 30th, 8:00 pm EST, Real, fun, and fabulous, my good friend, DeAnnah Baker. DeAnnah joined us last year on the conference call series and we all fell in love with her. She has been my partner in crime in this journey we call weight loss…and gain….and loss….and gain….etc for years!  We will be blessed by her honesty and her commitment to never give up on healthy living  AND Stephanie Clayton! Stephanie is a professional counselor and also my partner in Online Bible Studies here at P31. Her insight and wisdom are just what we need! Plus she’s doing this with us, she gets it, but also has the psychological twist that may help us understand why we are the way we are. AND Associate Director of YMCA Camp Harrison, Founder of the Women’s Wellness Weekend, Denise Hammond. Denise was caught up for 14 years with an eating disorder that controlled her life. Her story of how God used her mess to bring life to her ministry will amaze and inspire you. *February 21st, 1:30 pm EST, Founder of the L.A. Dream Center, Sr. Pastor of Angelus Temple and author of the New York Times Bestselling Book The Cause Within You, Matthew Barnett *February 22nd, 11:00 am, EST, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times best selling author, Lysa TerKeurst will be joining us!  Proverbs 31 Speaker and Author, Karen Ehman will also be on this call. Featured in the book Made to Crave and in the Made to Crave Action Plan DVD, Karen knows what it’s like to lose and gain weight. She also knows what it’s like to give it all to God. She has both practical and Biblical insight to share. Sign up here! This Conference Call series is going to be great. Are guests are absolutely magnificent and I am so honored and excited to have them join us. The times and dates will be announced soon. Each call is recorded and you do not have to be on the call live to participate. If you sign up, a link and number to access the recording/message will be sent to you. Highly encouraged but not required to be a part of the Bible study group. There will be 4 calls. The cost for the entire series is $14. You Will Receive on Each Call: *An empowering message from your Bible study leader. (I am dedicated to helping you in whatever way I can. I want to speak Truth into your life as you go through this study. I want you to believe in yourself and know that God thinks you are worth it.) *Highlights and main point reminders from the study. *Special guests whose stories will inspire you and knowledge will equip you to stay on track and stick with it. *Q and A so you can ask the questions you have and get the answers you need. *An outline of each call before the call takes place so you can take notes. *A call in number and code to access each call. *Following the call you will have access to a recording of the call to listen to or download. Optional Resources to supplement your Made to Crave study (note these are OPTIONS, not required) You can find all MTC resources and descriptions here. The only one you MUST have is the Made to Crave book. All others are optional. Made to Crave Website FYI~ I am going to use the Action Plan during my Made to Crave journey. This is a personal choice. The action plan contains a “How to” for those of us looking for healthy information, guidelines, knowledge, and a plan. I will be using the new Made to Crave Devotional following the six week study to keep me mindful and encouraged after the study is over.

10 Week Schedule

Sept. 18-24: Chapters 1

Sept. 25-Oct. 1: Chapter 2

Oct. 2-8: Chapter 3

Oct. 9-15: Chapter 4

Oct. 16-22: Chapter 5

Oct. 23-29: Chapter 6

Oct. 30-Nov.4: Chapter 7

Nov. 6-Nov. 12: Chapter 8

Nov. 13-19: Chapter 9

Nov. 20-26: Happy Thanksgiving, no Bible study this week

Nov. 27-Dec.3: Chapter 10

Dec. 4-10: Chapters 11 & 12

Conference Call Line-Up

I am so excited and thrilled to announce our line up and message topics for this conference call series. Here are just a few of the guests we will have on our calls: Sheri Rose Shepherd- Sheri Rose can relate to almost any woman’s battle. She was raised in a dysfunctional home and battled depression, drug abuse, an eating disorder, an a food addiction, and a learning disorder-dyslexia. Despite all this, she has become a bestselling author and motivational speaker. She is the founder of His Princess Ministries, and her book His Princess: Love Letters from Your King has spent many weeks on the international bestseller list. With humor, her heartwarming stories, truth, and transparency renew our faith by reminding us how much we are truly loved by our Father in heaven. Once you hear from her, you will never again doubt that you are God’s Chosen Princess. Check out Sheri Rose, her resources, and sign up for her free daily love letter from your King at:http://hisprincess.com/ Leah DiPascal- Leah has a testimony you will not want to miss. As someone who struggled with confidence and what others thought of her…someone whose family begged her to commit herself to get help…someone who put off getting help so afraid of what others would think of her…but God. If you met Leah today, you’d never know. As Renee Swope’s assistant, Proverbs 31 team member, devoted wife and mom, Leah learned the hard way that only God could fill her with confidence and security and remove her doubts. Ann Noonan, LPCS (MEd, MS-Ann Noonan is founder and clinical director of Agapé Christian Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a native North Carolinian. She has been a counselor for over 20 years, first in New York State and currently in Charlotte. She works with individuals, couples and groups. She holds masters degrees from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and the State University of New York. In addition to community involvement, serving on three Boards of Directors and carrying a full case load, Ann also supervises masters level counselors. She is a writer and a speaker for seminars, workshops and conferences. She and her husband moved to Charlotte in 1995. They have three adult children, who are married and six grandchildren. Renee Swope- Author of A Confident Heart . Renee has struggled with confidence her entire life. She felt like she wasn’t good enough, smart enough, or valuable enough. Sharing her own personal story in this book, Renee shares how she learned to rely on the power of God’s promises to find the security and confidence she was longing for. Today, Renee is a popular radio co-host, speaker, author, wife, mom, and friend who is devoted to sharing her faith and victory with women who struggle with self-doubt. Mary Ann Ruff- The main thing I want to say about Mary Ann, is that I would not be doing this today if it weren’t for her. She is the first person to ever see giftedness in me and invest in it. That’s all it took…one person believing in me and I began to believe in myself. She is a women’s ministry leader who leads by the example of prayer. Renee Swope herself says this about Mary Ann: “Your unending gifts of encouragement, spiritual wisdom, and unconditional love have shaped my life. Your fingerprints are all over my heart and story.” You will be blessed by the love, wisdom, and heart for the Lord Mary Ann holds within her. Denise Hammond- She is not only my best friend, but also someone I look up to as an example of God’s love. Denise is real, a straight shooter, no mincing of words with her! She has lived through some tough trials: eating disorder, infertility, miscarriage, special needs child, marriage trials, financial hardships, and etc. Through it all, she has found her comfort and security in only one place….Jesus. Y’all are gonna fall in love with her. You will quickly learn why she is the “spiritual mama” of my kids and my very best friend. And you will also learn from her how God can truly take your passion and use it for His glory…even if that passion is pigs and horses!   Message Topics on Conference CallsOctober 11th, 1 pm EST, Love That Lasts October 17th, 8 pm EST, Hope For The Future October 24th, 8 pm EST, Good Enough November 14th, 8 pm EST, “I’ve Blown It”

Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner by Wendy Blight

May 29-August 6, 2011 Where is God when I am suffering? Will I ever feel normal again? Why do doubt, fear, anxiety, and accusations replay in my head? How can I learn to capture these thoughts and replace them with assurance, wisdom, encouragement, hope, and truth? These are questions that author, Wendy Blight had after she was raped. These are questions I had after being sexually abused as a child, then living my life trying to fix all the hurt myself through wrong or temporary choices. Get ready for joy, freedom, hope, and victory girls. Your story is your own, it’s like no one else’s. You too can come to know, as Wendy has, that “no circumstance is too difficult, no choice too reprehensible, and no pain too deep for God to redeem.” Sign up for this online study in the right side bar of this blog. Just type in your name and email address and you will receive all the details you need to get ready for this life transforming study. (After you sign up, you will receive an email from me. Make sure you click the link at the very bottom of that email to confirm your sign up! Otherwise you will not receive the information.) You can order the book almost anywhere books are sold. If you choose to order through Proverbs 31 Ministries, you will receive a 10% discount and your book will be autographed by author, Wendy Blight. Call the P31 Office, 877-731-4663 or visit our website www.Proverbs31.org to order. If you order online from Proverbs 31, make sure you enter the code HJ10 in the coupon code blank to receive your 10% discount. This study takes place right here on this blog! Beginning May 29th, I will post suggested reading and Bible study assignments each Sunday that we will discuss during the week. Comment on my blog, Facebook, or Twitter to interact with others going through the study. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/melissa.r.taylor Facebook Online Bible Studies Page: http://www.facebook.com/MelissaTaylorsOnlineBibleStudies Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/MelissaRTaylor ScheduleHere is a brief outline of our study. My blog homepage will have detailed information posted each Sunday. Week 1- Chapter 1 (begin May 29) Week 2- Chapter 2 (begin June 5) Week 3- Chapter 3, Conf Call 1 (begin June 12) Week 4- Chapter 4 (begin June 19) Week 5- Chapter 5, Conf Call 2 (begin June 26) Week 6- Chapter 6 (begin July 3) Week 7- Chapter 7, Conf Call 3 (begin July 10) Week 8- Chapter 8 (begin July 17)….She Speaks Conference Meet Up, Concord, NC Week 9- Chapters 9-10 (begin July 24) Week 10- Chapter 11, Conf Call 4 (begin July 31)

Conference Call Series

Here are the details of each call: Call #1 June 13, 2011, 8 pm EST Message: Why God Why? Special Guests: Melissa Taylor and Stephanie Clayton On this first call, the tables are turned as 106.9 The Light Radio Host, Carol Davis interviews Online Bible Study Leader Melissa Taylor. Following Melissa’s interview, she will move back to the seat she’s more comfortable in to interview Stephanie Clayton. Meet Melissa and Stephanie: Melissa Taylor Melissa has been speaking and writing for Proverbs 31 Ministries for eight years. She is a contributing author to God’s Purpose for Every Woman and The Reason We Speak. _ Her writing is also featured in the _P31 Woman magazine and the ministry’s online devotions, Encouragement for Today. Melissa joined the staff of Proverbs 31 Ministries as Administrative Assistant in 2007, where the highlight of her job is praying for and helping those who call the office feeling desperate, hopeless, and alone. As a sexual abuse survivor, she understands what is feels like to suffer and feel too scarred for a good life. Today, her greatest joy in life is sharing Jesus with others because she has learned first hand what He and only He can do, proving that healing is possible. In 2011, Melissa began Online Bible Studies on her blog because she wanted to provide a venue of study for women who aren’t in a Bible study group for whatever reason. In her first 5 months of leading the Bible studies, over 5,600 have signed up. Women are hungry for the Word of God and it is her goal to teach them how to live it and apply it. Melissa lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, Jeff, four children, Blake, Hayden, Dylan, and Hayley Grace, and her sweet dogs Princess and Maggie.Melissa and her family attend Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. Melissa is on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/melissa.r.taylor Facebook Online Bible Studies Page: http://www.facebook.com/MelissaTaylorsOnlineBibleStudies Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/MelissaRTaylor Stephanie Clayton Stephanie Clayton is going to be our Go To Girl for her expertise, advice, and care. She will be interviewed on the first two calls and will be present on all four calls to answer any questions you may have for her. Stephanie holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and currently leads a survivors of sexual abuse group. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults concerning issues such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and sexual abuse. Stephanie is a survivor of sexual assault, and has struggled herself with depression and anxiety. This has led and fueled her passion and desire for every individual to find freedom through Christ. She is a gifted writer, which you can see for yourself! She blogs over at www.myloveletter2god.blogspot.com. You can also find Stephanie on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1098096604 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/stephandkev Call #2 June 27, 2011, 8 pm EST Message: It’s Time to Go: The Faith to Move Forward Special Guests: Dr. Kris Colangelo and Stephanie Clayton Dr. Kris Colangelo Kris Colangelo owned her own family chiropractic practice for eight years before returning to school to receive more education in order to merge a love of education, writing, and science. She currently teaches Anatomy & Physiology for the online campus of Herzing University. Her ultimate career goal includes writing and teaching science to the public to help kids and adults make healthy choices in life. Kris’s faith became active through regular church attendance in college. Over the years, she longed more to have a relationship with God versus simply going through the motions of being religious. She was born again several years ago after listening to a Joyce Meyer teaching on Religion vs. Relationship, and she’s been passionate about growing her faith and learning the Bible since that time. She is active in her church and her local women’s small group. Even with many blessings in her life, Kris is no stranger to pain and fear. She has been a victim of relationship abuse; she has endured a lot of stress in her marriage, and she has endured the loss of two babies in utero. And yet, through it all, her faith has endured. Stephanie Clayton See bio under call #1 Call #3 July 11, 2011 8 pm EST Message: How Can I Forgive: myself & others Joining us for this call is truly the one who made this study a reality, author of Hidden Joy, Wendy Blight. Wendy Blight Wendy Blight has been blessed with the passion and giftedness to bring God’s Word alive. Her messages and lessons share the specific Scriptures and prayers that have transformed her heart and home. She loves to teach Bible study and write corresponding curriculum because, “I know that in the process a woman will connect directly to the heart of God.” She has led thousands in study, in person and through internet, video, writing, and other media. She has appeared as a featured guest on Oprah Radio, The 700 Club, Family Life Today with Dr. Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and more. Wendy has authored a book, Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner, and several Bible studies. Just days after her college graduation, she was attacked by a masked man hiding in her apartment. While she physically survived, she lived the next decade in a prison of fear, despair, and hopelessness. God and God alone healed her. Her story is now an amazing testimony of God’s strength in weakness, His hope in hopelessness, and His healing in brokenness. Hidden Joy recounts her journey of transformation from a prison of fear to freedom in Christ and offers a step-by-step walk through God’s Word to find physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband Monty and two children Lauren (17) and Bo (13). In addition to being a wife and mother, she serves on the staff and Speaker Team of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Before moving to Charlotte, she practiced law in Dallas, Texas. You can read more from Wendy on her blog, www.WendyBlight.com . Wendy is on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1406645857 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/wendy_blight Call #4 August 1, 2011, 8 pm EST Message: Connect Special Guests: “Allison” and Lynn Cowell “Allison” (keeping her identity anonymous) Allison is the mother of a child sex abuse survivor. From the moment she learned of the abuse, she knew that whatever came next, God would sustain them. Eighteen months later, at the age of 11, Allison’s daughter testified against her abuser. The mental and emotional effects of the abuse and subsequent trial led this young victim to suicidal ideation and an actual suicide attempt. Through it all, Allison and her daughter see God’s hand in her continued healing and growth into the strong survivor for whom He has such wonderful plans. Lynn Cowell Lynn is the author of His Revolutionary Love: Jesus’ Radical Pursuit of You and part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ speaking team. She helps teens through one-on-one mentoring, leading small groups, and teaching at conferences. Lynn’s desire is for every person she encounters to get that Jesus wants you – He is that into you! Jesus’ passion for His own is completely life altering and Lynn’s heart is to lead others to this depth of relationship. You can visit Lynn on her blog, www.LynnCowell.com Lynn is on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1477913667 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LynnCowell

 

Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst

January 16-February 26, 2011 This study lasts for 6 powerful weeks.Participants will need only the book and computer or web access to participate. (There is a great DVD and study guide available if you would like to purchase it, but they are not required or needed to do this study.)

Each Sunday and Wednesday there will be a MTC message enforcing the truths and points highlighted in each week of study. The Sunday post will also contain an outline of what you will need to do each day of the week in order to keep up. There will also be a recorded video message from me at least once a week meant to inspire you in your journey to crave God. I may write about the study on other days as well, but Sunday and Wednesday will be specifically for the Bible Study. Ladies participating in this online Bible study, will receive 10% off the purchase price of the Made to Crave Bible study material, if they order directly from Proverbs 31 Ministries. Just call call the office and mention that you are participating in Melissa Taylor’s online Bible study. The toll free number is: 877-731-4663.

Conference Calls

January 20th DeAnnah Baker- DeAnnah is a good friend of mine. We have lost weight together more times than I can count! What I love about DeAnnah is that she never gives up. Her attitude is positively contagious and I want you to meet her and hear why this quest to get healthy is one worth fighting for. Also she will share why she believes this time could be different. Mary Beth Townley- If there’s anyone who understands the struggle of eating right and staying healthy, it’s Mary Beth. A former Weight Wathchers and TLC Bible Study leader, Mary Beth will be sharing how God has used her struggles with food and weight as a gift in her life and how she has been able to inspire hundreds of women because of what she has been through. She is one of the most beautiful people inside and out I have ever known. LeAnn Rice- After recently losing 50 pounds,not only has this amazing woman grown closer to God, but she also started a food related website, www.SheCooks.org. She will be sharing her weight journey,how she still struggles, and how God has blessed her through it all. LeAnn is the Executive Director of Proverbs 31 Ministries. You can find healthy recipes all this month on her website. February 3rd Karen Ehman- I’m so excited about Karen joining us on this call! You will love her for her honesty, realness, kind heart, and humor. She is a member of the Proverbs 31 Speaker Team and is a contributor to Focus on the Family’s magazine Thriving Family. She is a featured speaker for Hearts at Home conferences for moms and is the author of four women’s books including A Life That Says Welcome: Simple Ways to Open Your Heart and Home to Others and The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized. She is also the project creator of theHearts at Home Just for Mom’s Planner an organizational tool designed specifically for the purpose of helping mothers organize their personal and family lives. Karen’s story is featured in Chapter 8 of Made to Crave. Denise Hammond- Denise has been my beautiful, healthy, fit inspiration and friend for over 20 years. Denise has taught aerobic and cycle classes forever (haha, a long time!), written a workbook and curriculum on women’s health, and she is currently employed by the YMCA in Charlotte, NC where she has developed Women’s Wellness Weekends. Denise was the coordinator and Bible study leader for TLC (Transforming Lifestyles Under Christ) where she helped countless women look to God instead of their appearance or food for validation. To look at her you would never know that she too had her own personal struggles in this area. She had a secret. One she kept for years. February 17th Lysa TerKeurst- Yes, the author of Made to Crave will be joining us in this final call. Lysa is a best selling author, national speaker, and President of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She knows what we are going through because she has been there. Lysa will be on this call to encourage and motivate us to keep going, it’s worth it. She wants to help us reach our healthy goals and grow closer to God as we continue to crave God, even after the study is over. February 24thThis call has no special guests. It’s just you and me. We will be at the end of our study this week, but the adventure has just begun. We’ll talk real talk about how we are going to continue what we have learned in this study. Bring your questions, this call will be full of Q and A! You can be a part of all three calls for only $10. You can pay by check, money order, or credit card. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

It’s No Secret by Rachel Olsen

To sign up for It’s No Secret, send an email to: ItsNoSecretSignUp@gmail.com. Include your name and email address. By doing this, you are signing up for the It’s No Secret Online Study and you will receive updates and information throughout the duration of the study.

March 27-May 7, 2011

This study lasts for 6 amazing weeks!

 

Participants will need only the book and computer or web access to do the online study. A Conference Call Series is also offered and details about that are below.

 

The best way to tell you about this study is for you to read my interview with the author of It’s No Secret, Rachel Olsen. Do that now

Each Sunday and Wednesday there will be an INS (It’s No Secret) message enforcing the truths and points highlighted in each week of study. The Sunday post will also contain an outline of what you will need to do each day of the week in order to keep up. There will also be a recorded video message from me at least once a week meant to inspire you in your journey to crave God. I may write about the study on other days as well, but Sunday and Wednesday will be specifically for the Bible Study. Ladies participating in this online Bible study, will receive 10% off the purchase price of the It’s No Secret study material and their book will be signed by the author, if they order directly from Proverbs 31 Ministries.Just call call the office and mention that you are participating in Melissa Taylor’s online Bible study. The toll free number is: 877-731-4663.Conference Calls

 

Conference Call Special Guests

Call # 1, March 28, 2011 Carol Davis- Carol is a popular speaker and radio host for the mid-day radio show on 106.9 The Light. Her humor will have you in stitches, her triumph through trials in tears. She will attest to how God’s Word and Power are mighty to save anyone. You can learn more about Carol by visiting her blog, CantCookALick. Samantha Reed- Sam is the Executive Assistant at Proverbs 31 Ministries. I have the pleasure of watching her daily live out her walk. She has a passion for Scripture and relies on God to put the pieces of life together daily. Rachel Olsen credits this sweet sister with seeing her through the completion of It’s No Secret. Among many gifts, Sam is a gifted writer and you can read her awesome stuff on her blog, Fields of Gold. Call #2, April 11, 2011 Melanie Chitwood- Melanie is a speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and author of What a Husband Needs from His Wife and What A Wife Needs from Her Husband. She has a passion for marriages and living first for God. Melanie delivers God’s Truth in a way that is not preachy but challenging in a simple way. You can read more from Melanie on her blog, What Matters Most. Wendy Pope- Wendy says it is the “passion of her life to live Christ out loud in everything she says and does” and y’all I believe Wendy does just that! She has been leading women through the Word of God in her online study, Walking Women Through The Word daily teaching for 3 years. She demonstrates how reading the Bible is interesting, manageable, and life changing. She has so much wisdom to share with you! Call # 3, April 26, 2011 Rachel Olsen- The author of It’s No Secret, joins us on this call to discuss not only her journey with God, but also her journey through writing It’s No Secret. Rachel is a popular women’s speaker, Senior Editor of the Proverbs 31 Daily Devotions, Encouragement for Today, and an instructor at UNC-Wilmington. Her love for God’s Word and bringing it alive in life will inspire and motivate you. Call # 4, May 2, 2011 This is our wrap up call. It will take place during the final week of this study. During this call we will review and highlight what we’ve learned in the study and through the conference calls. The author of our next online study, Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner~Wendy Blight may be joining us for this call.