Author Archives: Shelley Johnson

Becoming a Warrior We have had such a progression so far in our study…identifying ourselves not as victims but targets, to recognizing ourselves a heroes on a battleground, and acknowledging the Cross as a sword. We are chosen. Now we move into Part Two: Trained. We’re ready to enter that battlefield, and Lisa would haveContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 6”

The Cross as a Sword in Lisa’s own words, “perhaps this is the most important” chapter in this book. Why? Because the cross is the crux of our faith. Lisa’s analogy of the cross to a sword helps us not only further understand the cross, but takes us to deeper levels of realizing just whatContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 5”

The Battleground We’re girls, so most of us don’t think like warriors – we’re typically nurturers, organizers, helpers. But if you’re like me, you have enough men in your life that you’ve seen a few movies or heard enough stories that you get the concept of war. Two sides. Opposing views. One winner. I knowContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 4”

You Might Be a Hero I’m an 80s girl…I read the title of this chapter and I’m thinking Footloose…”I Need a Hero!” Interesting because this chapter is not about us, women, needing heroes. It’s about US being the heroes. Total shift in thinking, isn’t it? Maybe the hardest thing in this chapter is the notionContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 3”

A Sword is Born God’s Word is so full…of truths, promises, and sometimes surprises! Did you have any idea how many passages used “sword”? I have read Genesis 3:24 hundreds of times and never paid attention to the “flaming sword.” One of the reasons I love Bible study with teachers like Lisa Bevere is theyContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 2”

There is so much to take away from this first chapter of Girls with Swords by Lisa Bevere. Right off the bat Lisa invites us into “this epic battle,” and I wonder how many women are aware of the battle or even believe there is a spiritual battle going on around us. The Bible talksContinue reading “Girls with Swords Chapter 1”

Our next study begins this week! It’s based on Lisa Bevere’s book, Girls with Swords. We have a group of women at our church (New Covenant UMC, http://www.newcov.tv) that meets every Monday morning, but not everyone can make to study so this blog gives you the opportunity to read the book in community! Girls withContinue reading “Girls with Swords Introduction”

And, just like that we’re in our final week. Chapter 9 – Overcoming the Communication Barrier 1. What part of communication do you struggle with the most? 2. Where do you need to be more sensitive to how your emotions come through in your communication? 3. In what types of situations do others most commonlyContinue reading “Just Lead! Week Four”

I wonder if your world got as hectic last week as mine did!? I suspect that’s the case as we had so many less comments.  I do hope you’ll pick back up this week, reading chapters 6, 7, & 8. Here are my responses to those chapters.  I look forward to hearing yours! Chapter 6–MakeContinue reading “just Lead! Week Three”

Last week we talked a lot about how leadership is in our blood and considered who would be or are our encouragers and challengers.  We also talked about how fear can keep us from doing and leading as God would have us…that we need to take that fear UP to God for perspective and peace.Continue reading “Just Lead! Week Two”