The Question: What has helped you walk through different seasons in your life?
From Oak Harbor, WA
The seasons of my life have often dictated the way I spend time with the Lord. Before we were blessed with our children, I had the luxury of spending quality time with the Lord before I went to work. Those precious years were foundational in grounding me in His Word, igniting a passion for Scripture, and teaching me to listen to His Voice.

The Question: What fruit have you noticed when you have allowed the Light to reveal any weakness? How has it affected your life? Please write and share with us, what God had done for you in this area of your life.
From Oak Harbor, WA
I have thoroughly enjoyed every issue of "Real Women!: Each article seems so timely and speaks right to me…especially the last one, "let there be Light."

The Question: In what ways have you implemented or put into practice the Pursuit of Excellence of Character into your life? How have you been challenged in giving this “Gift to the Lord.“?
From: Clinton, WA

The Question: In what ways have you implemented or put into practice the Pursuit of Excellence of character into your life? How have you been challenged in giving this “Gift" to the Lord?
From: Baldwinville, Ma

The Question: How have you allowed the Lord to help you “Stand Tall” in times where you would rather shrink, hid or otherwise run from the circumstance?
From: Voluntown, CT

Question of the Issue:  How has God discipled you, or is using you to disciple others?
 
From Oak Harbor, WA
 
Jesus, My Discipler
 
I was raised in a home where Jesus was proclaimed as Savior and Lord, but it was also a home where there was a degree of isolation.  Having a mentor was not the way of life.
 

Talk to us about your experience of being or receiving the Gift of the Listening Ear.

What is God growing in your garden? From the Question of the Issue

From Portland, Oregon

The Father is preparing...
His servants gather
Accepting His gracious bounty.
The music begins
And she, no longer a slave
No longer a child ... responds.
No longer content
To be simply be a part of the Father's household
Her heart has awakened to a new vision

How Has God stirred you for this New Year? What are you goals for the kingdom?

From Eastford, CT.

I Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Have you had an experience in mentoring? Have you been part of an organized mentoring program? Or been involved in a less structured program? Please write and share what God has done for you, in you or through you in the area of mentoring. Perhaps you have questions about starting a mentoring program?

From Voluntown, Connecticut

I wanted to respond to the question in the latest issue of R.E.A.L. Women!-