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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The View By Jodie Montgomery I was sitting on a balcony overlooking the intracoastal and enjoying the view when the real view came into place, a couple enjoying the view. The location of the view included a curvy swimming pool, loungers in...
We have a packed fall and want to make sure you know exactly what dates to save in your calendar! First up, the Learn & Live Workshop: Homiletics! This will be a workshop led by Allison McCoy on a Tuesday morning...
Evangelism Room, VBS 2022 – Abigail, my new sister By Jodie Montgomery Luke 11:13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask...
Evangelism Room, VBS 2022 – The Irony of telling Heaven about Heaven By Jodie Montgomery Heaven came into the Idlewild VBS 2022 evangelism room with a group of five children. I could see her name on her big name tag from quite...
Evangelism Room, VBS 2022 – Tiffany and my Teeth By Jodie Montgomery I was juggling too much; just moved, recovering from a respiratory virus, summer group setup and family in town. But I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to visit with...
Anonymous Prayer Person By Jodie Montgomery I have an Anonymous Prayer Person. I think this person is a woman so, in this blog, I will refer to her as “she” and “her”. I hope this doesn’t offend the anonymous one if I...