Friday Feature: Charis Odell
Editor’s Note: Today we’re closing out our incredible study of Malachi with the testimony of Charis Odell, who reminds us that Jesus chose, loves, and calls each one of us. May the story of God’s faithfulness in her life encourage you to share your own story of faith with others.
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 3:16-4:6
Join Jamie Harms as she wraps up our study of Malachi with a pause, ponder, pray post from Malachi 3:16-4:6.
Duct Tape Deliverance
Join Brianna Hines at ufcwomen.blog for her final reflection post/podcast from our study of the Old Testament book of Malachi.
Friday Feature: Susie Watkins
Many of you know the amazing Susie Watkins, who serves our church in our ministries to children and to missionaries. Today she shares a bit of her faith and family stories as they relate to what we are studying this week from Malachi 3. It’s a joy to welcome her back to ufcwomen.blog.
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 3:7-15
Today we’re looking at Malachi 3:7-15 and the practice of tithing, an act that seems risky but brings great blessing.
Am I Crazy?
From Brianna’s post at ufcwomen.blog: I have always been more of an intuitive person and learned at an early age to trust my gut. If I got uneasy in a situation or place I found myself in, I got out of there, no questions asked. My mom described the sensation as the “uh-oh” feeling, and…
Friday Feature: Rachel Gragg
Editor’s Note: If you have children or teens at UFC, you have most likely met the amazing Rachel Gragg, who has invested much in the lives of our kids. Today it’s a joy to welcome her to the blog as she reflects on questions connected to our Malachi study.
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 2:17-3:7
We’re in Malachi 2:17-3:7 today, talking about God’s refining process in our lives.
Quitting the Blame Game
Have you ever been driving down the freeway and had someone in a sporty little car aggressively zip around you going 30 over the speed limit? It happens to me quite often because I drive fairly slowly. Every time it happens, I wish a cop was waiting along the shoulder to chase them down and…
Friday Feature: Mindy Herring
It’s a joy to introduce you to Mindy Herring in today’s Friday Feature. We asked her a series of tough questions related to our Malachi study, and she shared a beautiful reflection that we know will encourage you with words of truth from God’s Word.
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 2:10-16
Today at ufcwomen.blog, we’re pausing in Malachi 2:10-16 to review what we’re learning about covenants and God’s faithfulness.
French Fried Treachery
Today in her reflection on the book of Malachi, Brianna Hines uses a story of French fries and an unchecked spirit to show us the importance of loving and forgiving others.
Friday Feature: Faith Gilchrist
Today Faith Gilchrist joins us here on the blog to talk about the importance of godly role models in the Christian life. She has blessed countless families at UFC by investing in their children through the youth ministry and more recently with Agape Families. It’s a joy to share a piece of her story with…
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 2:4-9
Today at ufcwomen.blog, we’re pausing in Malachi 2:4-9 to see what it looks like to be a good role model, pointing others to God.
Xerox Worthy Woman
We all need a good role model, someone to emulate. We humans seem to be hard wired to want to copy others. We can clearly see this played out in our culture. Whether it’s keeping up with the Jones or trying to look like our favorite celebrities, people simply can’t help trying to mirror someone…
Friday Feature: Jaime Sherman
This spring the women of UFC are studying the final book of the Old Testament, and each Friday a different woman in our church is answering a series of questions that relates to what we’re studying from God’s messenger in Malachi. Today blog editor Jaime Sherman shares a bit of her story with us as…
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 1:6-2:3
In our study of Malachi today, we’re exploring how we honor the name of God — the Lord of hosts — in our lives.
Sharpie on a Sacrifice
Today at ufcwomen.blog, Brianna Hines takes us to her childhood farm in Scio and to her mother’s tools marked with the name “Patrona” to illustrate how the priests in Malachi weren’t respecting God. She will encourage us to balance respect and fear of God with the beauty of grace found in Jesus.
Friday Feature: Emily Littlejohn
Today Emily Littlejohn shares a bit of her personal story as it connects to what we are learning from the first chapter of Malachi. We appreciate her testimony, her joy in the Lord, and her ability to see how God has worked many things together for her good and His glory. May you be encouraged…
Pause, Ponder, Pray: Malachi 1:1-5
So often we approach the Bible, bringing what we have and hoping that within the Bible’s pages we can find instructions to help us make our lives something beautiful all on our own. We forget that the Bible is first and foremost not an instruction manual but a love letter from our God, reminding us…
Postmark: Heaven
“The book of Malachi, which we are now studying, is a beautiful love letter from God to His people Israel. His opening statement is, “I have loved you.” In it, God constantly reminds Israel how much He loves them and has loved them for generations, even when they were unfaithful to Him time after time.…
Friday Feature: Pam MacDonald
We are delighted to introduce you to eight new faces here on the blog during our study of Malachi. Each Friday you’ll hear a bit about another sister’s Bible study journey. Today it’s a joy to welcome Pam MacDonald.
Getting Lost in Scripture
When we spend time in God’s Word — even get lost in it — God says it will not return empty. Join us on the blog today as we Pause, Ponder, and Pray through the at-times confusing book of Malachi.
There’s No Lock on Scripture
Welcome to our journey through the Old Testament book of Malachi. On the blog, you will find Brianna Hines’ introduction (both written and as a podcast) to our study. Note: It’s not too late to register for the study, which will include in-person and Zoom teaching/small group times. Find the link to sign up at…
A Look Ahead
Happy Monday, Friends! We hope you had a beautiful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection this past weekend. Our team is spending this week praying and preparing for our upcoming study of Malachi. Read about what’s next — and listen to a final Come and See podcast — at ufcwomen.blog.