Recently my husband and I went away for a week of vacation. We didn't go anywhere special, but to a humble location, where we could be alone with God. It was GOOD! In that tiny farmhouse, God took us back to Genesis and reminded us that of all the words He could have used to describe what He had created, He chose the word GOOD.
While there are lots of commentaries on the significance of the word "good", or why God used it, for us – in that tiny farmhouse, with the trees and foliage all around, the birds singing, and the sound of the breeze blowing – the word "good" expressed in perfect simplicity yet profoundness, the completeness… the PEACE we were experiencing. In that one word – GOOD – everything was said that needed to be said, everything that needed to be understood, was understood.
In light of that revelation, it has me pausing to look at what other words have I glossed over that appear to be simple, yet are profound in their simplicity. One of those words is righteousness. But let's look at it within the context of scripture:
"For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God [what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness].” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (AMPC)
Do you see what I'm seeing after what I shared about the word "good"? While the Amplified Classic expounds on the word righteousness for us, even if it didn't, we would be able to sum up all that word is needing to say and to have understood. In the word RIGHTEOUSNESS, we are essentially the GOODness of God! But not of ourselves – it is through Christ we have become RIGHTEOUSNESS – the GOODness of God!!
NEW!!! – RADIANT BOOK CLUB!!
Starts this THURSDAY, MAY 4TH!!
The book club will meet once a month, 12:15pm-1:15pm, on the 1st Thursday of each month inside our very own WordWorks bookstore! AND, we are expecting to have special guest facilitators for our discussions throughout the year!! Our first meeting will be Thursday, May 4th!!
Each month we will choose a different book to pre-read and discuss at the following meeting. The book selected for our May discussion is Walking in Honor and Truth, by Brother Kenneth Copeland. You may purchase the book any time before the May 4th meeting directly from WordWorks (preferably in enough time to pre-read it!). HOWEVER, you must be registered (registration is free!) in the Radiant Book Club to get the discounted price of 15% off!!
Registration has its perks!! We have other surprises that come with membership!! Register today and discover hidden written treasures you may have never chosen on your own, as well as special perks for being a member – did I mention its free to register!! YOU DO NEED TO ATTEND to get the most out of your membership!!
You can register here: Radiant Book Club
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Wednesday, May 3rd is our Radiant Bible Study. Enjoy the Word of God, and good teaching with other women of EMIC. We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Hospitality Room at 10:30 am. NOTE: Special Meeting off campus! Email women@emic.org for more information!
- Thursday, May 4th is our monthly Radiant Book Club meeting. We meet every 1st Thursday at 12:15 pm in the WordWorks Bookstore. The book selected for our May discussion is Walking in Honor and Truth, by Brother Kenneth Copeland. Register today and discover hidden written treasures you may have never chosen on your own, as well as special perks for being a member – did I mention its free to register!! Registration has its perks!! You must be registered (registration is free!) in the Radiant Book Club to get the discounted price of 15% off the books we will be reading!! We have other surprises that come with membership!! YOU DO NEED TO ATTEND to get the most out of your membership!!
You can register here: Radiant Book Club - Saturday, May 6th is our New Mom Connections group. This group is designed to connect first-time Moms to other women who have or are expecting a newborn but also have other children. To be a connection point where questions may be asked, and friendships built. The group meets the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 am in the Living Room Modular.
- Sunday, May 7th is our Marriage Re-Envisioned group for single women. Come join us as we learn the essentials of preparing for marriage. Whether you are single, divorced, or widowed we have a place for you! We meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday right after service in SLC Classroom B. You may bring lunch with you.
- Monday, May 8th is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. We have begun a NEW STUDY on Brother Kenneth E. Hagin's book, How to be Led by the Spirit of God – Legacy Edition! and meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom! Radiant Discipleship Registration
- Tuesday, May 9th is our Growing From Glory to Glory group. A time to enjoy the Word of God, good teaching, and light refreshments with other women of EMIC. They meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. NEW TIME AND LOCATION – 1:pm off campus. Email women@emic.org for the location.
- Thursday, May 11th is Radiant! Join us at 7pm in the Chapel for Radiant as we hear from special guest speakers: Nikol, Abi & Alyssa Munoz! Come for a time of worship and ministry. Doors will open at 6:30pm with refreshments and fellowship. Free childcare will be provided for ages birth – 5th grade.
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Registration is required, but FREE. For more information and to register, click Radiant
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