My name is Meg and I am a thirty-something woman living in the lovely Midwestern college town of Lincoln, Nebraska. I am married to a wonderful man who loves the Lord and makes me smile every day. I am a nurse and writer by profession, but that is not all I hope to be.
This blog is the initial outworking of a developing teaching and speaking ministry for women and girls called Women In His Image. The inspiration for this ministry was provided by God and His Holy Spirit as part of my own recovery from years of depression, disordered eating, and negative self image. The goal of this ministry is to help women and girls develop their understanding of themselves as literal reflections of Yahweh Himself, and to provide them with the inspiration and knowledge to respond to God day by day, and moment by moment, in light of this understanding.
Two of the greatest influences in my walk with God have been Vern Steiner, teacher and founder of The Miqra Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Beth Moore, teacher, founder of Living Proof Ministries, and my former Sunday School teacher. I acknowledge the influence of both of these individuals on my spiritual growth and thank them immensely. You will see many of their words and thoughts on these pages.
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Meg,
Thank you for opening yourself to God’s movement. God has used you to bless me today. I’m excited to explore more of your postings and links. It’s so encouraging to have a precious friend & sister growing in grace and sowing seeds. Your experience has given me renewed enthusiasm as I head off to church this morning to teach the little ones (4 -6 years) about living in peace with one another as Abigail did.
Many blessings to you, my friend.
Julie
Meg, I have a dear Christian friend living in Lincoln, who is a Dietician who has counseled those with eating disorders. She moved there approximately a year ago. She may be interested in working with you in your ministry.
Email me if you are interested in connecting with her.
God Bless, Anne
Meg, thank you for taking the time to share a comment on my blog. I just quickly looked at a couple of posts and really, you are a woman after my own heart. God did send you along today to bless me. How awesome that you had Beth Moore as a SS teacher. 3 of her studies have fundamentally drawn me to God in a more meaningful way. I wish I could tell her myself. Anyway, will add this to my favorite blog sites and visit you often. Be blessed.
Sita
(Sita’s Sanctum – http://www.sitahenderson.blogspot.com)
Dear Meg,
I am a college student in Miami and am with a great church called Metro Life Worship Center with Pastor Steve and Mary Alessi. I do not know if you have heard of Mary Alessi but she is a worshiper and has guided me to lift my praise to another level. I found your page becuase I wanted to make a website for our ministry calle In His Image which is a mentoring program for High school girls led by the College girls such as myself. It is a blessing to hear about your renewal of vision from God. I just wanted to encourage you and I look forward to reading your posts that will help me lead the high school girls to a deeper place with God.
Meg – I came to your site originally because the comment you left on the LPM blog about Amanda’s frequent references to dieting in her wedding recap bothering you made me sad for you. I have found your blogsite gorgeous, your writing superb, and your heart and humility before the Lord awesome. I am SO grateful God directed me here. I’m old enough to be your mother (in fact, my youngest daughter turned 37 the month after you did) but I have struggled with the same issues – food issues, depression, poor self image. Honey, our names are legion in the world of women! May God richly bless the ministry He has led you to begin. I led the “Woman’s Heart” study in my church the first time it was released – back when Beth still had big hair – so I’ve really enjoyed reading your recaps on that study. I’ll look forward to being a regular reader of your posts. God bless you!
your blog was interesting. I am taking psalms of ascent at
Asbury United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi Texas.
We are on lesson five. Looking forward to reading your
blog. I just retired from Christusspohn Hospital as a Coding analyst. I worked there 21 years. Thanks Gloria
Drury
Hi Gloria! Thanks so much for stopping by my site and taking the time to comment. The ladies at my church loved the Psalms of Ascent study. The richness of God’s word in just a handful of Psalms is awesome!
Meg, just found your blog today as I was beginning to do a self study on Beth Moore’s Stepping Up and wanted the answers to the recap of the sessions. Your answers and your comments are so helpful but I seemed to have missed Session 4’s answers. Do you know where I could get them? Bless you in this ministry and in your writing. I believe you have a wonderful gift (talent)from God and you should keep on growing it. Toni
Hi Toni — sorry for the delay in answering your post. I have updated my post on Week 4 of Notes from Psalms of Ascent with the answers from the study guide. Here’s the link: http://womeninhisimage.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/notes-from-psalms-of-ascent-week-4/
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind words! Blessings to you.