Confession By Jodie Montgomery I sit here regretting something I said and realizing that the grief I am experiencing is really due to me getting a glimpse into my heart. I spoke something wrong because I deceived myself, I was hurt, and I was prideful. I repent. Psalm 32:5 “I acknowledged my sin...
Flowers Fall but the Word Endures By Allison McCoy Last week I mentioned the Super Bloom of California and likened it to how the Word of God blooms in us, taking root and changing us from the inside out. Well, I checked, the California Super Bloom is gone. It only lasted about...
The "Super Bloom" of Gods Word By Allison McCoy As the Women’s Bible Study Coordinator, I’m passionate about seeing God’s Word planted in women’s hearts. Have you heard of the Super Bloom in California? The Super Bloom is an explosion of wildflowers that paints the landscape in swaths of amazing color. This doesn’t...
Mom Thoughts By Susan Grace Smith My name is Susan and I have two kiddos at home. My first is a toddler boy. He is extremely active, super smiley and very headstrong. I am constantly trying to teach him to “listen and obey,” “listen and obey,” “stop…, listen and obey.” A lot...
Sharing Our Thoughts By Krystal Campbell As I was reflecting earlier today about the fact that the end of this semester will be my halfway point through the six semester Amazing Collection Bible Study, I remembered what Pastor Kelly Knouse shared a while back during one of his Sunday sermons at Idlewild....
A Study of An Apostle By Sarah Coffey Hello again! I am so excited because this week we are taking a closer at one individual in Acts; my guy, the Apostle Paul! Now, I don’t know if you’re supposed to have a favorite apostle, but I definitely do, and it is definitely...
A Study of Acts By Sarah Coffey Hello ladies! I am one of the facilitators for our Women’s Bible studies. For the last two semesters, we have been diving deep into the book of Acts, and as we wrap up this week, some thoughts have resonated with me, two in particular. This...
FAQ’s for Kids Kare Manager by Sarah Urf Hi Ladies! Over the years we have received questions about Kids Kare and who this ministry serves. We hope to share with you how we approach teaching and discipling your little ones. In answering these frequently asked questions, I hope to provide information that...
He is Risen! By Jodie Montgomery Years ago, I took my three children to the beach with a friend and her two children. All five children were under the age of 7 and we were struggling caring for all. We had gone to a beach that you had to take a ferry...
Meet The Leading Ladies of Kids Kare By Sarah Urf Jodie here, time to meet those that disciple your children when you are at women's events...
Overanalyzing By Jodie Montgomery If you google “overanalyzing” you will see that many consider overanalyzing as an obsessive way of inducing anxiety. There are a lot of techniques and suggested steps to stop overanalyzing. Psychologists are concerned that overanalyzing leaves people in a state of duress, suffering high-functioning anxiety. The words perfectionism,...
Azaleas Bloom By Jodie Montgomery There are woods behind my house. I would like to line the woods, where yard and woods meet, with azaleas. I know the plants may look scraggly for most of the year, but when their time comes, they bloom, they bloom profusely. I think they bring us...
Greetings By Linda Miller Hello! Jodie asked me to introduce myself and share something about my journey with Jesus and my background since I am volunteering in Women’s Ministry and meeting so many of you here in person. I am always happy to share my story, so here’s the really short version. My...
Hi! I'm Teresa Ankrom By Teresa Ankrom I have recently been given the position of Women’s Ministry Discipleship Coordinator here at Idlewild. When the position was offered to me, it is hard to describe all that I was feeling. You see, I was discipled by an amazing, godly woman in college (just...
Lunch & Learn with Pastor Edgar By Jodie Montgomery I enjoy talking Scripture with Pastor Edgar. I know this is one of the perks of being in the office. I also love discussing the Scriptures with women of our church and so I asked Pastor Edgar if we could combine these joys...
I Met Hilda Today By Jodie Montgomery Romans 13:8 “Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law.” I started back in Bible Study today. It is a joy to reconnect with women that I haven’t seen over the break and to get to meet new...
My Superheroes By Jodie Montgomery I looked out my kitchen window to see my husband wearing the Flash mask with my grandson wearing a Captain America mask. They were greeting an older gentleman that was returning our repaired lawn mower. Weirdly, the arriving gentleman didn’t seem disturbed by being waved in by...
He is worthy By Jodie Montgomery Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.” My grandson had the joy and privilege of being big boy Jesus in our church Christmas...
Terri Reads (not Theresa) By Jodie Montgomery This month I’m writing to tell about others. That’s fun. Terri would probably be embarrassed if I used her last name so I won’t. If you know which Terri I am talking about, please do not out me to Terri. I don’t want her to...
Sandy Rinchuse Likes This By Jodie Montgomery The church is going through 21 Days of Prayer to Overcome Strongholds by Jim Maxim. Sandy Rinchuse is faithfully joining in this time of prayer daily. I like Sandy Rinchuse. Our offices are close to one another and Sandy encourages me on a regular basis....
Abuse Care Realities By Jodie Montgomery This is a hard blog to write. Sadly, I have come to know that shelters in our area often peak in contacts in January. People stay in tough situations just to do the holidays together and then, after holiday turmoil, seek shelter in January. Love shouldn’t...
The ABCs of Post-Christmas Blues By Jodie Montgomery A – admit your expectations were fantasies B- believe you can work off the calories in January C- call a friend and ask if they need prayer D- donate to charity nice items that you are replacing or know you have enough of, donate something that you’d...
God with us By Jodie Montgomery Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they shall name Him Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” Merry Christmas! The promise and hope is that the Creator of the heavenlies enjoys being with us! He meets us, tabernacles with us,...
Hot Stuff! Love, Janet By Jodie Montgomery My mom is generous and continual in her care of others. She is the person that supports local businesses and gives to strangers as well as those close to her. She gives. My mom buys Yeti cups and corresponding lids and has them engraved with a...
Your enthusiasm is scaring everyone By Jodie Montgomery I do love celebrating Christ’s birth. I hope it is for the right reason; a deep adoration of my Savior (not the cookies, the presents, the excuse to decorate with repeat trips to Home Goods and Hobby Lobby…) and the reminder that people are...
Anticipating God with us By Jodie Montgomery The holidays can be such a time of rushing that we miss the heart what we are celebrating. To enjoy the meaning of these days, I try to be intentional about taking a moment of Advent reflection. The last few years, the IBC Women’s Ministry...
Holiday Shalom – the real gift By Jodie Montgomery John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. Shalom. Peace. Are the upcoming holidays really holy days in your home? I...
Once a mom, always a Mom By Jodie Montgomery 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of...
Why I do yard work By Jodie Montgomery The other day, as I bent over for the umpteenth millionth time, I questioned why I do yard work. My motivation has to go beyond the fact that I love the outdoors. It also has to do with more than that I love flowers....
A Moment with Bev Coney about Connections By Jodie Montgomery I love Bev Coney. She is encouraging, informative, calming, and clear. She provides wise counsel. She is fun, I appreciate the humor and laughter. I thank God for her leadership. Bev has connected me to many wonderful people through the years. She recognizes...
Stillborn/Infant Death Awareness By Jodie Montgomery I had no idea that October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. There are so many calendared awareness dates for so many important, and oftentimes, very personal concerns that I do not keep up with them all. If I did, I would have a blog...
A Moment with Pastor Edgar about Women and the Church By Jodie Montgomery Luke 8:1-3 “Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and...
A Moment with Pastor Brendon about Disciple Making By Jodie Montgomery Luke 9:57 “As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”” “We need to be very clear that there is hardly a more valuable endeavor than raising up the next generation to love...
The Wall Oven by Jodie Montgomery I was feeling antsy to do something for the house while we were slowly building, waiting months for trusses and windows. So, in March of 2021, thinking we would be moving into our new home that year, I went to the appliance store and ordered the...
Would You Pray? By Jodie Montgomery Mark 9:29 And He said to them, “This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer.” I’ve hosted a few women’s conferences. The obstacles to gathering a group for Bible Study, prayer and worship are endless. One year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer right before the...
Thinking about Thanksgiving! By Jodie Montgomery 1 Chronicles 16:8 Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the people. God-willing, I will have family in town for Thanksgiving! Plans are being made and I am excited about being together. I hope many will be with a...
I gave my dog COVID By Jodie Montgomery Mr. Knightley, named for the love interest in Jane Austen’s Emma, was coughing continually. Mr. Knightley is our dog. He is very dear. Loves people. Adores me. Between Mr. Knightley, my mother, and Scott Montgomery, I am continually reminded that I am loved. I...
Dumb Sheep consider “Who am I?” By Jodie Montgomery Thank you sheep for another gathering, for valuing time in His Word together. A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” God reveals that He created man and woman in His own image,...
The Pacifier By Jodie Montgomery I spent twenty minutes looking for a pacifier a few days ago. Twenty minutes of not understanding how I could have lost something that I knew was important to have handy. Twenty minutes of caring the baby around as I hastily searched. Twenty moments of wanting to...
The Roach By Jodie Montgomery I love eating out. This may be because I enjoy eating. It really is a comfort to me. I have to be careful with this enjoyment. Too readily I live to eat rather than eat to live. Ugh. When you travel, it is anticipated that part of the...