A Little Bible Study Help Here, Please.

Hey so my Small Group (Bible Study Group) has finished our focus. We have decided to do small studies and such during the Holiday Season since we are going to breaking so often. Right now I really need something else though. I need to keep close to God. I am still dealing with my Granpa's passing and haven't had that good cry I know is coming. My Faith isn't lacking. As a matter of fact it's getting stronger.

So now I'm sitting here wondering what I should do to keep up my conversations with God. I have my quiet times, yes. But I need to focus on his word. I have four studies sitting here in front of me and I was wondering your thoughts on them? How they helped you grow? Which would you recommend? Are there any other great Studies you would recommend?

Having a Mary Spirit
Allowing God To Change Us From The Inside Out
by Joanna Weaver

If I am reading the back cover correctly this study is to build on your grace and strength in Christ's word. I have to admit grace is one of the things I need to build on for my love growth. If I learned anything from our last study it was I need to grow in love. I felt very convicted and rightly so. One of the last "questions" directed me to Write down names of two people with whom you share a time-tested relationship of love that you can depend on. & how I could be more like them. My granparents jumped to the front of my mind and their history of love and giving is profound.

Breaking Free
Discover The Victory of Total Surrender
by Beth Moore

While at our Women's Retreat earlier this year I received this book as part of a door prize. I went to the retreat with a lot of pain and unforgiveness in my heart. I stepped away from my old Small Group and found a new one. I was still feeling lost and hurt and I needed to let go of my hurts and betrayal. I forgave that weekend and lifting that burden from my heart was a turning point for me. I realize though there are other areas in my life I need to release from. I have always wanted to do a Beth Moore study and know they can be very intense but very satisfying. One of the local churches loves Beth Moore and often works her studies. With hubby working nights I can't go, but I think this book was a message to me....

The Power of A Positive Mom
by Karol Ladd

I picked this book up during one of my Family Christian walk throughts. Being a mom I always want to do what's best for my children. Often I fail. Sometimes I let the stress of life get to me and I am not the best mom for them. I want to be a better mom definitely. So I picked this book up and it's been sitting on my shelf for a while.

The Power of a Positive Wife
By Karol Ladd

So when I was looking at books on how to be a better mom, I got the wife guilt. I'll admit that even though our relationship is strong, it could be so much better. Both of our focus is on our children. We live for them. We do everything for them. But I did marry my husband to not only be my husband but my life partner. I want to continue to grow my relationship with him and don't want to say when we retire.... now what? I'm sure he has that need too. We are a kid focused family right now. But we do need to grow our relationship with each other as well. Spend more time together. Which is hard with his work schedule and my volunteer schedule. It makes it a challenge when he's gone during our family times but he's home for alone time with me.

So there you have it. That's the list of books sitting here on my bedside table waiting for me to read them. Which would you recommend? I have several needs. & really could go in any direction. Eventually I will get to all of these studies. I am just a little lost on my start. So comment away! =)

Until Next Time, SoCal Marisa