November 21st, 2025
by Shelley Emmons
by Shelley Emmons
“Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 105:1-2 NLT)
Three years! Approximately 156 Tuesdays, give or take a few missed for holidays and special events. That’s how long our House of Faith Family Bible Study group has been meeting! We started out with two couples. A small, but mighty group. Then they started inviting friends. Then those friends came and brought other friends. Now, our group has multiplied! (and we were missing several in this picture!) These families are hungry for change. Hungry for growth. Hungry for the Word of God. And GOD has been showing up and showing off in their lives. Addictions broken. Marriages restored. Families reconciled. Prayers answered.
He has taught us. Encouraged us. Grown us. Made us FAMILY!
We recently celebrated our 3rd Anniversary with good food, great fellowship, worship, testimonies, and s’mores. The laughter, tears, encouraging words, sound of people talking and singing, were all perfect reminders of the heart that God has for our families and why we started this Bible study group. God loves families!
But can I just say…a couple of weeks ago at Bible Study was probably one of my all-time favorites! We heard testimonies from 11 different people, all with amazing stories of how God is working in their lives. We heard of children being reunited with fathers after being separated for years and years! Of those who had addictions being freed and now walking in sobriety. Of miraculous healing, the provision of a job, and of salvation. I’m telling you…the excitement in the room as we listened to each testimony couldn’t be contained. We all clapped and gave thanks to GOD!
God is working in the hearts of our families, and I am beyond thankful and grateful for the opportunity He is giving us to come alongside what He is doing, as we witness His goodness, grace, and love.
Three years! Approximately 156 Tuesdays, give or take a few missed for holidays and special events. That’s how long our House of Faith Family Bible Study group has been meeting! We started out with two couples. A small, but mighty group. Then they started inviting friends. Then those friends came and brought other friends. Now, our group has multiplied! (and we were missing several in this picture!) These families are hungry for change. Hungry for growth. Hungry for the Word of God. And GOD has been showing up and showing off in their lives. Addictions broken. Marriages restored. Families reconciled. Prayers answered.
He has taught us. Encouraged us. Grown us. Made us FAMILY!
We recently celebrated our 3rd Anniversary with good food, great fellowship, worship, testimonies, and s’mores. The laughter, tears, encouraging words, sound of people talking and singing, were all perfect reminders of the heart that God has for our families and why we started this Bible study group. God loves families!
But can I just say…a couple of weeks ago at Bible Study was probably one of my all-time favorites! We heard testimonies from 11 different people, all with amazing stories of how God is working in their lives. We heard of children being reunited with fathers after being separated for years and years! Of those who had addictions being freed and now walking in sobriety. Of miraculous healing, the provision of a job, and of salvation. I’m telling you…the excitement in the room as we listened to each testimony couldn’t be contained. We all clapped and gave thanks to GOD!
God is working in the hearts of our families, and I am beyond thankful and grateful for the opportunity He is giving us to come alongside what He is doing, as we witness His goodness, grace, and love.
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