I am so excited to announce our newest Bible study at Heart to Heart, Becoming Heart Sisters, by Natalie Chambers Snapp, beginning May 1, 2017. This is going to be awesome!
God created us to be relational beings with an innate need for human connections. We grow spiritually and develop Christ-like character through our interactions within the body of Christ. In our busy lives, however, we often sacrifice quality friendships and settle for nothing more than a surface level substitute through social media or withdraw into a proverbial shell. This leaves many of us lonely and unfulfilled, and we fall short of God’s best for us.
“Heart sisters truly are a ‘good and perfect gift … from the Father’ (James 1:17 NIV), and He wants to bless each and every one of us with this gift. Whether you are longing to have authentic friendships of your own, struggling to balance friendship with everyday life, navigating a hurt or conflict with a friend, or simply wanting to enrich or deepen existing relationships with other women, this study will lead you in a deep exploration of timeless truths in the Old and New Testaments that will help you to develop the kind of enriching and satisfying friendships that build up the body of Christ and bring honor to God.” ~Natalie Chambers Snapp
This will be a six-week study exploring these topics:
- Why Do We Need Girlfriends and Where Do We Find Them? Understanding Our Need for Friendship with Other Women (Lessons from Genesis, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 2 Samuel, Proverbs, Matthew, Luke, John)
- Getting Right with God: Addressing Spiritual Issues that Affect Friendship (Lessons from Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Obadiah, John, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter, 1 John)
- Clash of the Titans: Honoring God Through Relational Conflict (Lessons from Genesis, Leviticus, 2 Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Matthew, Mark, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter, 1 John)
- The Forgiveness Business: Letting Go and Being Free (Lessons from Genesis, Lamentations, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Psalms, Isaiah, Matthew, Luke, John, Romans, 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 1 John, Revelation)
- Blurred Lines: Establishing Healthy Boundaries (Lessons from 2 Samuel, Psalms, Proverbs, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, 2 Timothy, James)
- Heart Sisters Do’s and Don’ts: Putting It All into Practice (Lessons from Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Matthew, Romans, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, Hebrews, James)
All you need to do to register with us is to leave a comment at the bottom of this post to let us know you will be joining us. It’s that simple!
How This Works
- Register by leaving a comment below. Tell us where you are from and what you hope to glean from this study.
- Subscribeto this site to receive future updates by email. Enter your email address in the field to the right, and then click the subscribe button.
- Join our closed Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study,for weekly interaction, activities, videos, and small group sessions. Closed means that no one will be able to see our posts unless they are members of the group. This is for your safety and privacy.
- Small Groups:There will be a schedule for small groups pinned to the top of the Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study, as we get closer to the time. All you need to do is show up at the scheduled day and time, and the discussion will take place underneath the group photo.
- Follow my ministry page on Facebook, Shari Lewis Ministries,to stay up-to-date on ministry events and for daily prayers, nuggets of wisdom and encouragement for your life, photos that you are welcome to share, and faith building blog posts to strengthen you in your walk with Christ.
- Purchase the study books.
- Becoming Heart Sisters: Paperback, from Amazon
- Becoming Heart Sisters: Kindle, from Amazon
- Becoming Heart Sisters:Paperback and eBook, from Abingdon Press
Reading Schedule
- May 1-7, Study Week 1: Why Do We Need Girlfriends and Where Do We find Them?
- Small groups: Introduction. No need to ready anything ahead of time.
- May 8-14, Study Week 2: Getting Right with God
- Small groups: Discuss Week 1
- May 15-21, Study Week 3: Clash of the Titans
- Small groups: Discuss Week 2
- May 22-28, Study Week 4: The Forgiveness Business
- Small groups: Discuss Week 3
- May 29-June 4, Study Week 5: Blurred Lines
- Small groups: Discuss Week 4
- June 5-11, Study Week 6: Heart Sisters Do’s and Don’ts
- Small groups: Discuss Week 5
- June 12-18
- Small groups: Discuss Week 6
Weekly Schedule
- Sundays:
- We will post prayer photos for you to share your requests and praises.
- We will also post our Scripture memory challenges for the week.
- Mondays: I will post an update on the blog with a devotion, discussion questions, tips and information, and occasionally an activity.
- Tuesdays: My favorite! We have “Faith Talk Tuesdays,” where we discuss a hot topic from Scripture and learn from each other. This is at your leisure.
- Wednesdays:
- I will post a teaching video pertaining to the week’s study.
- “Wordless Wednesday” where we have fun captioning unusual or funny photos.
- Thursdays: “Open Mic Day” where we can share openly whatever God has laid on our hearts.
- Fridays: “Friday Favorites” and “Weekend in the Word” or “Weekend in Worship”
- Saturdays: “Virtual Hug Day” where you can share a need for encouragement, and we build each other up
Be sure to register today, and I hope this is a tremendous blessing to you! See you May 1st!
Great kickoff sessions!!! Am ready to do this!!!!
Sally, we really did have a great time; didn’t we? This is very exciting! I am so ready too!
I’ll be here
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart and to this study! I hope it really ministers to you. Welcome aboard, and God bless!
I’ll be there
Yay! I am so happy you will be joining us! I hope this is a huge blessing to you!
I would love to do this study! Thank you!
I am so happy to welcome you to our study of Becoming Heart Sisters! I hope this will be such a blessing to you!
Hi! I’m Sara S. from Wentzville, MO. I have read the book and done most of the Bible study on my own to prepare to facilitate our church’s women’s retreat (held last weekend). I’m eager to do this entire study with all of you and then host the six week study in my home this summer. You can’t ever get enough of your Heart Sisters, right? Thank you for this opportunity!
Welcome, Sara! I am so excited to see your input and do this study together! This is going to be special, and I can hardly wait! God bless!
I have ordered book and am excited about this study
Misty, I am so happy that you are joining us for this study! I can hardly wait! Welcome aboard!
I would love to do this study from Tennessee
Effie, welcome! I am so excited you will be joining us for Heart Sisters! This is going to be a fabulous study! Welcome aboard!
Looking to join this new study. I think it’s a great topic to explore!
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart! I hope this study is a real blessing to you, and I look forward to studying with you! God bless!
Got my book and am ready.
Fantastic! I am so happy you will be joining us! I can hardly wait!
Hi, i am very interested in joining this Study Group. I am new to this bible study group so i am very excited to learn new ways in understanding God’s word!
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart and to this Bible study! This is going to be such a special, and I can hardly wait! I hope this will be such a blessing to you! Welcome aboard!
I will be there need to order the book
Wonderful! I am so glad you will be joining us! This is going to be an awesome study!
Have the book–am planning to join.
I am so happy you will be joining us! It’s going to be awesome! Welcome aboard and God bless!
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Just ordered the book! Looking forward to this study!
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart and to this study! I hope it is a huge blessing to you! Welcome aboard!
I am not sure if I registered for this or not. I already have the book.
Gale, I am so happy that you are joining us! You and I have studied together for a long time, and I am so looking forward to this! Welcome again and God bless!
I plan to join this group.
?Ordered☑ ready to GROW!
That is awesome! I am so ready too! I can hardly wait!
Welcome! I am so glad you are joining us! I can hardly wait to get started!
I am so excited for this bible study.. I am definitely joining you 🙂
Welcome, Kim! I am so happy you will be joining us! I hope this is a huge blessing to you!
I am excited looking foward to this study
Yay! I am so glad you will be joining us! This is going to be a fabulous study!
I’m in can’t wait for this study
Yay! I am so glad you are joining us for this study! You are such a blessing to me and to this group!
Count me in! Have received the study book. 🙂
Welcome aboard! I am so happy that you are joining us for this study! I love this study and believe it is such a timely message for us as women today! God bless!
I really need this.
I do too! I am so happy that you are joining us for this study! I hope it is a huge blessing to you!
Looking forward to this study, thank you Sheri Lewis ?
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart! This is going to be such a wonderful and timely study, so needed today! I hope this is a huge blessing for you!
I am looking forward to this study. I need help making and keeping friends.
Pat, I am so happy you are joining us for this study! I enjoy studying God’s Word with you! I hope this is such a blessing to you!
Yes please✋
I am so excited to welcome you to Heart to Heart! I pray that this study will be such a blessing to you! God bless!
This immediately spoke to me as relationships has become my focus this year! Can’t wait to start!
I am excited about the timing! Relationships have been my theme for this year as well, and I believe God has so much to say to us through this study! Welcome aboard, and God bless!
Hi everyone, I’m Christina and I was born & raised from California but currently in Arizona. The take away I hope to gain is to learn to be more social and less shy, more confident, be a better friend, and learn to find the right friends who like me for me.
I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart! I believe we will learn some things that will build our confidence in making quality friends. I believe this is such a timely message! Welcome aboard!
Hi, I’m Sheila Watson from Flippin, Arkansas. My main goal for this study is to learn how to be a better friend to others. To be the friend someone needs all the time, not just when it’s convenient.
Sheila, that is such a wonderful goal! I am with you! I can hardly wait to get started and see what God has in store for us at Heart to Heart this season! God bless!
Sheri from Arizona. I hope my schedule works out for this study. I have the book and I’m looking forward to it. Authentic friendships are priceless!
I agree! This is going to be such a special study and a time of bonding with Christian sisters. Welcome aboard!
Im doing this study.
Tonya, welcome aboard! We are so happy to see that you are joining us for this study! God bless!
I would love to do this study!!
I am so excited to welcome you to Heart to Heart! This is going to be a wonderful study! Welcome aboard!
I have my book. God willing I’ll be able to do study…
Jessie, I am so happy to see that you are joining us for this study! I can hardly wait! This is gong to be wonderful!
I want to sign up. Looking forward to it.
Woo Hoo! We are so glad you are joining us! Welcome aboard! This is going to be awesome!
Becki from South Carolina. Friendship with woman is the best and the hardest thing to do..
I agree! Friendships can really be challenging. What an important message for us today as Christian women! I hope this is a tremendous blessing to you!
Add me please!
Sandy, I am so happy to see your name here! This is going to be such an awesome study, and we are glad to have you back!
I’ll be here.
I am so happy that you will be joining us! I hope this is a huge blessing to you!
I will be joining this study. Looks woy
Alice, I am so excited that you will be doing this study with us! It’s going to be so good!
i hope and plan to be there also !
I can hardly wait! I’m glad you will be joining us for this study!
I have no friends so this probably a study I need
I pray that this will be such a blessing to you! I have made some wonderful friends through online Bible study, and I can’t wait for you to get to know the ladies on here!
I believe I have already signed up for Heart Sisters, but just letting you know I will be there.
Stephanie, I am so excited to see what God will do through this study! I love our friends so far at Heart to Heart, and I can’t wait to see how God will strengthen our friendships. I hope this is a huge blessing to you!