Janice S. Garey's Friends

View All

Janice S. Garey's Groups

Book Club

49 members
Trail Life USA

3 members

International Cross Cult…

24 members

View All

Janice S. Garey's Discussions

Discipleship on Twitter?
1 Reply

Does anyone have ideas about utilizing Twitter for discipleship? I am using it to share Bible verses, and photos with thoughts about God's creation. I also post some haiku poetry and try to relate…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Network Creator / Coordinator Jul 25, 2015.

View All

Janice S. Garey's Page

NEW Posts/News/Stuff

Janice S. Garey replied to Phil Miglioratti's discussion What Resource/Book Has Equipped You to #ReimagineDISCIPLESHIP?

"I think that one feature of discipleship is seen through the believer exhibiting the Fruit of the Spirit that draws others to want that sweetness. Any resource that helps the believer better understand any aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit is…"

May 10

Profile Information

How do you participate in discipleship?: Interested in growing personally (no specific role)

To help you connect with others who have similar interests, what are the primary areas in which you’re interested in growing personally?: Understanding - studying - and memorizing the Bible, Enjoying and relating to God, Prayer, Serving others, Evangelism, Experiencing the Holy Spirit's power, Worship, Doing daily life in the company of God, Hearing God, Following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Loving others, Living out God's individual design for me

For those you disciple, what areas would you most like to see them grow?: Understanding - studying - and memorizing the Bible

If you disciple others, in what areas would you like to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from other network members?: How to disciple other when I feel inadequate

Janice S. Garey's Blog

Lessons Learned From Children

During a Sunday School discussion on forgiveness, a young child asked, "Should we even forgive a person who drags us on the ground by our feet?" I could tell she thought some sins could be too much to forgive. I said that sometimes it is hard to forgive, and when we do forgive it doesn't mean we forget. I told her we need to remember the person is made in God's image, and we can hope and pray they will do better in the future.

I believe the child will ponder what I…

Continue

Posted on October 24, 2012 at 3:11pm

Lessons Learned From Children

I watch the children engaged in Sunday School activities. One child, dressed in costume as Ezra, steps up on a wooden platform and reads the Bible aloud to a small group. Another child, pretending to be Ezra the scribe, sits and copies Bible verses. Nearby, children are bowling, knocking over labeled juice bottles and arranging them in Bible book order by division: Law, History, Poetry and Wisdom, and Major Prophets.…

Continue

Posted on September 16, 2012 at 2:55pm — 1 Comment

December Birthdays

I experienced a childhood (which went into adulthood) of hating to have a birthday so near to Christmas. Now I have the greatest of appreciation for sharing my birthday with celebrations of Jesus' birth. As a Christian, Jesus lives in my heart so of course it makes sense we would share in celebrations. If a Christmas party happens to fall on my birthday I no longer feel robbed of having the spotlight for the day or evening. I am now in full recognition of the gift He gave to me that is so…

Continue

Posted on December 22, 2011 at 11:30am

Comment Wall (1 comment)

You need to be a member of Discipleship.Network to add comments!

Join Discipleship.Network

At 9:45pm on November 6, 2010, Margie Williamson said…: Thanks, Janice. I'll need that extra hour to finish catching up on the network. I was without internet the past two days! I'm behind . . . glad to get to know you.