Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season | Registration

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Well, it’s finally here! I am excited to announce to you our spring 2019 Bible study at Heart to Heart after an extended season off. (Drum roll, please!) Beginning April 1st, we will be studying the life of Elijah from the book Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season, by Melissa Spoelstra.

I am so excited about this study, and I have been anticipating this for months! Elijah was a great man of God, but what was his secret for staying strong even in his darkest moments? How did he go from the depths of fear and depression when Jezebel sought to murder him to the height of mighty faith and victory as he called down fire at Mt. Carmel?  Did this extraordinary Old Testament hero every stumble or doubt? How did he navigate the highs and lows of life while remaining centered in God’s astounding purpose for His life?

You have a mighty purpose too, and we need spiritual stamina to remain strong and to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. Oh the wonderful lessons we will learn from the life of Elijah! Here is a message from Melissa Spoelstra, the author of this study:

Go the distance in the life of faith.

Life is like a rollercoaster. One day it seems that everything in life is good, and the next day it can feel like everything is falling apart. Then there are those in between days when we’re coasting along without much thought to the highs or lows. The prophet Elijah experienced this rollercoaster ride as well. One moment he was hiding out in the wilderness during a famine, being fed by the ravens, and the next he was on the mountaintop where God showed up in a powerful way with fire and then rain. Even Elijah grew weary of all the ups and downs, telling God, “I have had enough” (1 Kings 19:4). He needed spiritual stamina in order to keep on going and fulfill all the plans God had for his life. We do too!

In this six-week study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. Best of all, his story will challenge us but not shame us, because we’ll discover that Elijah was just as human as we are. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but ultimately, he chose to believe God. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season. (From the publisher’s description at Abingdon Press)

I can hardly wait to get started! Here is all you need to do…

  1. Register by leaving your name and email address in the comments below. Also, tell us where you are from and a little something about yourself!
  2. Purchase the study book  through  one  of  these  links:
  3. Subscribe to this site to receive future updates by email. Enter your email address in the field to the right, and then click the subscribe button.
  4. Join our closed Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study, for weekly interaction, activities, videos, and small group sessions. Closed means that no one will be able to see our posts unless they are members of the group. This is for your safety and privacy.
  5. Small Groups: There will be a schedule for small groups pinned to the top of the Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study, as we get closer to the time. All you need to do is show up at the scheduled day and time, and the discussion will take place underneath the group photo.
  6. Follow my ministry page on Facebook, Shari Lewis Ministries, to stay up-to-date on ministry events and for daily prayers, nuggets of wisdom and encouragement for your life, photos that you are welcome to share, and faith building blog posts to strengthen you in your walk with Christ.

Reading Schedule

  • April 1 – 7: Read Week 1, “Prayer,” 1 Kings 17; Small groups: Introduction Week
  • April 8 – 14: Read Week 2, “Choices,” 1 Kings 18:1-40; Small groups: Discuss Week 1
  • April 15 – 21: Read Week 3, “Soul Care,” 1 Kings 18:41-19:18; Small groups: Discuss Week 2
  • April 22 – 28: Read Week 4, “Surrender,” 1 Kings 19:19 – 22:9; Small groups: Discuss Week 3
  • April 29 – May 5: Read Week 5, “Mentoring,”  2 Kings 1-2; Small groups: Discuss Week 4
  • May 6 – 12: Read Week 6, “Legacy (Elijah in the Old and New Testaments);” Small groups: Discuss Week 5
  • May 13 – 19: Catch up week and Conclusion; Small groups: Discuss Week 6

This is going to be such a significant time of growth in the Word,  increasing spiritual stamina, enjoying fellowship, and building Christ-centered relationships with heart sisters from all over the globe! I look forward to studying with you!

God bless!

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56 thoughts on “Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season | Registration”

  1. Erin

    Hi I know am getting into this a couple weeks late. i have been looking on with my sister. Now I want to do it on my own.

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Welcome, Erin! We are happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart and to our Elijah study! I hope this is a huge blessing to you!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Sheila, welcome to our study of Elijah! I hope you enjoy this and that it is a tremendous boost to your faith!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Welcome, Deborah! I love all the lessons we can glean from Elijah’s life, and what a greater blessing to share insights with sisters in Christ! I hope this study is such a blessing to you!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Barbi, we are excited to have you join us! We have only had introductions so far, so this is a good time to jump in. I hope this study brings such a season of growth and blessings to you!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Hello, Sha-Nay! I am so happy to welcome you to Heart to Heart, and I look forward to studying Elijah with you! May God bless you as you dig in to His Word!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      We are excited to have you join us! I hope this Bible study is a tremendous blessing to you. Welcome aboard!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Hello, Leslie! 51 is the prime of your life, and what a blessing to have a fresh start! May God bless you in your new career and may your faith be strengthened and empowered by this Bible study! It is a pleasure to welcome you!

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  9. Vicki Hamilton

    Looking forward to my Heart ladies sessions again! I am Vicki from Ridgeley, WV. Retired nurse, a pastors wife, mother of two children and Mimi to a 6 year old granddaughter and soon to be new baby grand boy on the way in July! Lover of the Word, my Lord and my family!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Vicki, I am so happy to be together with my heart sisters once again! Welcome back! Congratulations on your new grandbaby on the way too! There is nothing sweeter~!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Sheri, it is so exciting to be together again with our heart sisters! I have missed this! I am really looking forward to this study!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Carmen, you are registered! Be sure to join our Facebook group where the discussions will take place, and you can purchase the book at one of the links above. I hope this is a huge blessing to you!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Crystal, I am looking forward to studying with you too! It is so exciting to see everyone again, and I can’t wait to see what God has in store! I pray this is a huge blessing to you!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Welcome aboard! I am so glad you will be joining us for this awesome study! I pray that this will be such an encouraging study for you and that you will enjoy the fellowship with our Heart to Heart sisters!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Tonya, I am so happy to meet you, and I look forward to studying with you! This is going to be such a life changing study, and I am excited to see all that God has in store! Welcome!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Marilyn, it is so good to see you! I am really looking forward to studying with you again! This is going to be tremendous!

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      Heather, I am so glad you will be joining us, and I am so excited to see all that God has in store! God bless!

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  19. Wendy pool

    Looking forward to this study. My name is Wendy Pool and I live in Radnor ohio.

    I am a new grandma with number 2 on the way. I own my own business and am dealing with the joys of being a grandma while at the same time in the process of moving my elderly mother in law and disabled sister in law in with us. Will be a year of changes and this study is very timely for me.

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Being a grandma is a blast; isn’t it? I love it! It looks like you have a lot of changes coming up, and this study will be so strengthening and encouraging to help you through. I look forward to some great fellowship with other sisters in Christ, and I am so glad you meet you! Welcome!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Melissa, I am so excited to see your name and that you will be joining us! I am looking forward to this!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Sheree, seeing your name has really made my day! I have missed you and this study group so much! I am so looking forward to doing this study together!

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      Yes, she is such an excellent Bible teacher and author! I get so much out of her studies! What a blessing to have this opportunity to study together and encourage each other in the Lord!

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  23. Shell Foster

    Yes please!! Sign me up and thank you so much for this as I’m out of steam and dealing with depression. Thank you Jesus

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      Shell, I love God’s timing! I have been going through a challenging season myself, and it is so uplifting to fellowship with other sisters in Christ. We can lift each other up! So looking forward to this!

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    1. Shari Lewis Post author

      You aren’t too far from me! Welcome aboard! I am really looking forward to doing this study with you!

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      1. Shari Lewis Post author

        Hello, Jennifer! I am so glad you will be joining us! Welcome aboard! I look forward to seeing what God has in store during this study!

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    2. Shari Lewis Post author

      Mary, I am so happy to see your name and that you are joining us! I am really looking forward to this!

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        1. Shari Lewis Post author

          Karen, welcome! I look forward to studying with you, and I hope this study is such a blessing to you!

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