The first thing I saw as I pulled up to the retreat center

What can I say? There is nothing like fellowship with Christian women.

This weekend I attended a Lutheran women’s retreat.  The theme was “Encouraged in Heart and United in Love” lead by Mary Hilgendorf of the Women’s Leadership Institute.  The theme comes from Colossians 2:2-3.  It’s going to sound cliche, but I laughed, I cried, I had a lot of fun.  I’ll admit it, I have only recently discovered the joy of women.  Sure I have had a few female friends, but many of my friends have been male.  Until last year, when I had the opportunity to lead a women’s Bible study.

What a joy to connect, really connect with a group of women.  Women are gifted in the relationship department.  Those of you who have discovered this, cherish it!  For those of you who haven’t (and you know who you are) I really encourage you to get out there!  Join a women’s Bible study, take a woman out for coffee, write a card to relative, pray with a female coworker, just make an effort to CONNECT!  It’s amazing to see how God blesses these friendships.

Obviously one of my favorite ways of connecting with women is small group Bible study.  I love studying the Bible with others. We can encourage, challenge, and pray for one another.  Life can be very difficult.  Having a team of women remind you of Christ’s grace and comfort when you are overwhelmed… well words can’t describe it.

God is so good. And I thank God for the all the beautiful women in my life.

What are some of your favorite “connection-makers?”