Helping business women live out their faith in the workplace

April 2011

Dear Maura,

There is nothing that encourages me more than hearing the stories of women who have overcome great obstacles to be used by God in great ways! Angie's story is no exception. You'll be amazed at how she has conquered the fears and darkness from her past; you'll be inspired by what she has chosen to become for others. Maybe you'll even discover something God wants you to know about your own capacity to become a "hope-giver".

Join us on April 18th! You'll be glad you came!

Karen

March Message Recap

"How to be Great at Being Least" by Karen Warin

For every "delusion of grandeur I have of myself, God has a clear and direct response...

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Pick up a copy of the audio CD of this message at the next luncheon or contact Maura at dahrling@comcast.net.

Quick Quotable

"Simply present yourself to God as if you were a poor man knocking on the door of a rich man, and fix your attention on His presence." --Brother Lawrence

For the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great." (Luke 9:48)

Monthly Challenge

Combat Pride by doing one of these 6 things:

1. Pray one of these "Prayers of Surrender".

2. Read "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

3. Be generous with your praise for others.

4. Do the job no one else wants to do.

5. Get rid of the things that "own you".

6. Speak less; Listen more.

Recommended Reading

The Practice of the Presence of God by brother Lawrence

"Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the Kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of 'practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.'"

This book has been one of my all-time favorites for over 20 years and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow in the area of humble devotion to God.