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"I Do Boundaries" - Book & Bible Study with Havilah Cunnington!

7/22/2022

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

- Matthew 11:28-30 MSG -

This month, Vintage Pearls MKE would like to invite you to Havilah Cunnington's YouTube Book & Bible Study on Boundaries. In this study (this journey!), Havilah takes us through fifteen (15) videos, most videos lasting around 10-12 minutes long, and power-packed with practical insight and clarity.

Boundaries are so much more than saying 'no' or a certain personality type. They help us communicate what we need, help us protect, nurture, and steward well what matters most in our lives. Boundaries help us take ownership of what is ours and let go of what is not, discover where we begin and where we end, and so very much more.

All fifteen days of videos can be found below.

I Do Boundaries: Day 1: Why Am I So Tired?

I Do Boundaries: Day 2: What's the Big Deal About Boundaries?

I Do Boundaries: Day 3: Does God Have Boundaries Too?

I Do Boundaries: Day 4: Am I Acting Like a Spiritual Grown-Up?

I Do Boundaries: Day 5: Am I Doing Too Much for Too Many People?

I Do Boundaries: Day 6: How Do I Keep the Good In & the Bad Out?

I Do Boundaries: Day 7: What Should I Be Focusing On?

I Do Boundaries: Day 8: Am I Dead on the Inside?

I Do Boundaries: Day 9: Why is Everything I'm Doing Not Working?

I Do Boundaries: Day 10: Why Am I Feeling This Way?

I Do Boundaries: Day 11: Why Am I Thinking About This?

I Do Boundaries: Day 12: Why Am I Doing This Again?

I Do Boundaries: Day 13: How Do I Tell People What I Need?

I Do Boundaries: Day 14: How Do I Make Good Friends?

I Do Boundaries: Day 15: How Do I Protect What's Important to Me?

May we walk with Jesus, work with Him, and watch how He implemented personal boundaries!

<ps> One does not need to have Havilah's book in order to participate, but if you're interested, please contact us at vintagepearlsmke@gmail.com or text us at 414.858.8554. We may be able to connect you with a copy :)

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me
as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will
find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is
easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”

- Matthew 11:28-30 AMP -

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The Bible is Alive & Active!

6/6/2022

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What are your thoughts on the Bible? At Vintage Pearls MKE we believe the Bible is God's Word, written for all people, both collectively within the full spectrum of the human experience and individually for each unique person crafted in the image of God.

We understand the Bible can seem overwhelming and confusing, appear contradictory or old-fashioned. Have God's words been weaponized? Grievously, yes. Manipulated and taken out of context? Absolutely. We believe we have an enemy of our souls, who wants nothing more than to pervert and twist truth, to harm and confuse, keeping us as far away from Jesus and His love and truth as possible.

Unlike any other book, the Holy Bible speaks to us as it is the Story of God and His Love Story to our world. It's truth can be challenging, but ultimately healing and life-giving in every form of brokenness in our lives. It gives us direction and understanding of who God is, who we are, our purpose, our human condition, and because it is God-breathed, it is alive and active and transformative.

Reading and immersing ourselves in God's Word isn't about a daily task we check off; it’s about communing with God, the Creator and Sustainer of ALL, abiding and involving Him in our daily lives - developing a relationship with the Savior of the world, Friend of sinners, and Lover of our souls.

We believe we were made to be known and to know God, reverently and intimately, and would like to invite you to explore a fantastic (and free!) phone app - the YouVersion Bible app.

This is a free app that contains the whole Bible, in numerous different translations, even including audio options to listen to. YouVersion creates biblically centered, culturally relevant experiences to encourage and challenge seeking God throughout our days. It's chocked full of topical devotions, Bible reading plans, videos, prayer guides, and so much more, and many take all of five minutes or less.

Please check out the video above, and consider downloading the YouVersion app. Ask God for His wisdom, to have a desire to read, and to get into a rhythm. All good relationships take time, intentionality, and effort, and our relationship with God is no different.

"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.
He will not rebuke you for asking." - James 1:5

For other helpful Bible apps, consider venturing to our website's Encouragement Tab (waaay at the bottom :)

May you encounter and experience His radical grace, consoling presence, and powerful wisdom and truth through His Word, soaking in His love for you, and finding delight in the God who created you most magnificently.

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"I Do Boundaries" - Book & Bible Study with Havilah Cunnington!

I Do Boundaries: Day 1: Why Am I So Tired?

I Do Boundaries: Day 2: What's the Big Deal About Boundaries?

I Do Boundaries: Day 3: Does God Have Boundaries Too?

I Do Boundaries: Day 4: Am I Acting Like a Spiritual Grown-Up?

I Do Boundaries: Day 5: Am I Doing Too Much for Too Many People?

I Do Boundaries: Day 6: How Do I Keep the Good In & the Bad Out?

I Do Boundaries: Day 7: What Should I Be Focusing On?

I Do Boundaries: Day 8: Am I Dead on the Inside?

I Do Boundaries: Day 9: Why is Everything I'm Doing Not Working?

I Do Boundaries: Day 10: Why Am I Feeling This Way?

I Do Boundaries: Day 11: Why Am I Thinking About This?

I Do Boundaries: Day 12: Why Am I Doing This Again?

I Do Boundaries: Day 13: How Do I Tell People What I Need?

I Do Boundaries: Day 14: How Do I Make Good Friends?

I Do Boundaries: Day 15: How Do I Protect What's Important to Me?

The Bible is Alive & Active!