Gathered in the kitchen, the six Cuban women have read a Bible verse, shared prayer requests, and a cup of coffee. They came from different backgrounds of faith and church experiences. Yet for most of them, Christian or not, this was the first time they had been empowered as women to spend time in God’s Word and in His presence, growing together as women.
Always tentative about sharing her story, the Christian sister came to value the safe environment with other Christian sisters—Iron Rose Sisters—encouraging her in her walk with God and strengthening their relationships with one another. For the first time, she could share the deeper burdens on her heart and realize she was not alone.
Entrapped by a limited understanding of who Jesus was and the example He left while walking the earth in human flesh, one woman wrestled with guilt and struggled to break free from her misconceptions. She had been limiting Jesus and limiting herself until she met with a small group to discuss the Human AND Holy aspects of the One who sacrificially gave it all up to show us how to live and invited us to dwell in His love. Since then, she has used those same resources, Bible verses, and new understanding, to equip, empower, and encourage other women through other small groups, in their own personal journeys.
What is your small group story?
What successes can we celebrate of what God has facilitated in a small group context?
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