Let me challenge you once again...

I have (like many others) avoided talking politics on my blog here...it is more than opening a can of worms...(I have been following a few blogs that are hot in the political debates). So I will refrain from sharing all of my political opinions and I will try and keep most of them to myself. But, I have no problem entreating you to get into the Word of God. I have been part of Precepts studies this past year and it has been a HUGE influence in my life. I was part of a Bible study group at a local church last year and I enjoyed (and yet was challenged) with my studies in the book of Daniel. I am hooked on inductive studies. After the class in Daniel ended, I went to the Precepts web site and down loaded their free study titled Life in the Spirit. I had noticed that there was a show on TV titled Precepts and I wondered if it was Kay Aurthur speaking. I recorded it and quickly realized that it coincided with the free study that I had downloaded. It is like having your own Bible study right there in your own home. (Can you tell I am excited??) I have really enjoyed doing my studies on my own and then watching the "video" that goes with each lesson.

It takes a little bit of time but I am constantly challenged and encouraged. I love that it has me deep in the word (yet if I am a bit confused on something, the TV lesson helps clarify). It is like Bible college right in my own home (and for free). I am just finishing up the study on Ephesians and again...challenged and encouraged. I have been challenged to live a life worthy of the calling.

So, why am I blogging this? There is a new study starting this week and with all the political talk going on (and this being a huge election year) the title of the study intrigued me. America at the Crossroads. I just downloaded the new study (click HERE to get started) and I am excited about what was included. A 10 lesson study (pretty short), a copy of the Constitution of the United States, a copy of How to Pick a President ~Why virtue trumps policy, and the observation worksheets (scripture texts to mark while doing your study).

Just a quick "housekeeping" on getting this free download ~ you have to log in with a user name and password. (***you find the free downloads under broadcasts once you have logged in***) For the record, Precepts doesn't sell your email and they don't solicit you for money. When you enter your location you can find out where you can watch the lessons on TV or listen to them on the radio. I record it each day (just a half hour show) on The Good Life station. I did a little research, you can also watch the lesson online (this link HERE) if you have high speed internet (though you have to stay current ~you can only archive about 2 or 3 lessons).

So, my dear friends. I want to encourage you to give it a try. I am hopeful that I learn things about Godly leadership and praying for our country. Just a few titles of the lessons to wet the appetite --

• The Nation at the Crossroads
• "God Bless America?"
• The Nation that Turns its Back on God
• If a Country Sins...
• Voting God's Standards!

I hope that I am able to have Biblical wisdom to back up my beliefs and be an informed citizen and a Godly woman. So, let me challenge you...join me. (click HERE)