"The Lord is my chosen and assigned portion, my cup; You hold and maintain my lot." Psalm 16:5 (Amplified Bible) One of the saddest realizations I had during the writing of my bible study, Living With Unmet Desires, was that Saul had everything he needed to rule over Israel, but lost the kingdom, the respect of his family, and ultimately took his own life because of his rabid jealousy of an … [Read more...] about Security
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What Will They Remember?
From the time I could pick up a doll, I have wanted to be a mother. I used to fill up pages in my notebook with the future names of my children. I would daydream about their hair color, their abilities, and what we would do together. In my mind's eye, there would be no hard days. I would always have time for my children, never have a day in which I lacked patience, and would always be able to help … [Read more...] about What Will They Remember?
His Name is Jealous
What if your greatest enemy was suddenly taken out of the picture? How would you remember him or her to others? Let's discuss why David was called a man after God's own heart and learn what God calls Himself in Exodus 34:14. It might surprise you! Join Shawn for the final session of her Bible study, Living With Unmet Desires: Exposing the Many Faces of Jealousy. … [Read more...] about His Name is Jealous
Not Unaware of His Schemes
"in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes." 2 Corinthians 2:11We have a real enemy who is invisible to the eye, but very real in the devastation he creates in our lives. Join Shawn as we discuss five traps that Satan uses to lure us into his scheme to reject God's best for our lives. … [Read more...] about Not Unaware of His Schemes
The Purpose of the Desert
Why does God take us to the desert if He loves us? Join me as we examine a journal entry of David's written while he was in the desert on the run from King Saul.Session 7 of Living With Unmet Desires. To watch previous teaching sessions, go to www.tangle.com and search "esengo ministries." … [Read more...] about The Purpose of the Desert
For An Unsung Hero
Have you ever felt overlooked or as though you are living in someone else's shadow? Not many people handle those feelings well, but Scripture provides one of the greatest contrasts in character between a villain and a hero living in the same family. Join me as we discuss one of the most amazing unsung heroes by the world in all of Scripture.Session 6 of Living With Unmet Desires. … [Read more...] about For An Unsung Hero