What Kind of Wilderness?

Praying this finds you well and resting in the truth of God's love and comfort. I had the opportunity to speak to a very wise woman today. She's a therapist/consultant that contacted me when she heard me on the radio and we scheduled a phone chat today.

We were discussing 'life' and she raised the question "when you think of wilderness what do you envision? A desert, jungle, etc.......honestly, when I think of a wilderness, my thoughts gravitate toward the desert. As I thought about her question, I realized that my 'thinking' was locked in a singular perception. Biblical wilderness, in my mind, has been associated with a desert; dryness, thirst, long stretches of 'spiritual dehydration'. Sorry, don't want to sound melodramtic - it's just where my head is at concerning this subject.

So, what do you think of when you hear the word, "wilderness"? I'd be interested in your perception.

Peace be with you, on you and through you. In Christ Jesus - Be blessed.

Sheila Walsh @ COF Women's Conference '09

We are incredibly enthusiastic about the 2009 COF Women's Conference. The details are coming together and Sheila Walsh's visit, we pray, will be the catalyst for spiritual growth and blessings for the precious women that will be attending. Start praying now for the women that will fill the seats at the Johnson Center at Malone College. Believe that even now, He is preparing hearts to receive a word of unconditional love and saving grace as Sheila shares about 'Letting Go.....and living free'. We all carry burdens, but Jesus instructs us in Matthew 11: 28 - 30 to 'come to Him, let go and learn how to move, stand and rest in Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

Blessings Friend......join us February 7, 2009 - we're praying for a day that will change eternity!

Kim and Lisa are coming to town..........hohoho!

Make plans to celebrate the holiday season with Circle of Friends on November 21, 2008 as COF/Friends Radio hosts 'A NIGHT OF REAL CHRISTMAS' with Kim Hill and Lisa Harper. The ladies will be coming in from
Nashville for a super Friday evening program. For more information about how you and your circle of friends can attend, please call 330.852.0000 or visit our website
www.friendsradio.org.

Many of you enjoyed when Kim and Lisa were featured at the 2006 COF Annual Women's Conference.....and asked when they were coming back to the area. Well, here they come. This would be a wonderful opportunity to invite an unchurched friend or someone who is seeking to discover the real meaning of Christmas............We look forward to seeing you there. Help support Circle of Friends Ministries and enjoy a great evening.

www.kimhillmusic.com & www.lisaharper.net

Living Proof......that God is gracious

What a wonderful weekend.....Circle of Friends had the privilege of being one of 715 host sites (inclusive of over 70,000 women) around the world for this years Living Proof Live - Beth Moore Simulcast. It originated from "Looavul" (Louisville, KY to us foreigners) and the LORD's incredible anointing flowed through Mrs. Moore. She loves the Word of God and her delivery of the message on Luke 8 was nothing short of inspiring. You could sense the freedom that His Word was rendering among the women sitting in the worship center of Valley View Community Church (great breakfast ladies! COF really appreciated use of the facility)....don't forget ladies, God is passionate about you!!