August 12, 2017

So here we go. I’m petrified mostly because I’m not very computer savvy. Why am I doing this blog? Well, I love God. Plain and simple. I love studying the Bible and writing and being encouraged, challenged, reminded, comforted by God’s word. I love sharing what I find in His word with other woman. It is a blessing to hear how God is working in their lives and hearing their stories encourages me to continue to move forward in my pursuit of knowing Him.
My plan is to post weekly Bible studies with application and questions to help all of us continue to grow in our faith. Along with the studies, I’ll share some of my day and how God faithfully intervenes in my plans to provide opportunities to stretch me and serve others. Boy, can I mess up at times : ), but to His glory, I’m saved by God’s grace and mercy. As long as I’m upright, as in a vertical position, my desire is to keep the focus of all I do on the One who provides all I have.
Much of my time in the Word recently has been in Psalm 119 carefully breaking down each verse with the prayer of better understanding and appropriate application. The last few days I’ve been looking at Ps 119:129 which says “Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul observes them.” The word wonderful means that God’s word is a miracle, it is marvelous!! Therefore with my soul – or my entire being, including my thoughts, words, and actions – I will keep them, I will follow them, I will protect them. Wow! This makes me think of a sincere love for someone or something. Doesn’t it lead to a response? Words alone have little meaning without action. Lord, help me to live the love I have for You!
If you’re interested in the full study on Ps 119:129 click here. My prayer is that you will be encouraged to His glory.
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Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.