Online Bible Institute | Barbara | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/barbara-white-melvin/activity/ Activity feed for Barbara. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:27:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.6.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 556860b84fb885cb5b6d127f9a478dc6 Barbara posted an update: When writing a purpose statement as part of my journey […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89863/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:01:37 -0400 When writing a purpose statement as part of my journey I found out how little I knew about the plans of God. I now know that all of the pressure I put on myself to have perfect plans, is now gone. It is gone because God has already made the way. God has already done what needed to be done in Heaven and it is just waiting for me to be ready for… Read more

]]> 0 cee58be4b360d02f0ecf2f53b99233c3 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89571/#acomment-89577 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:51:02 -0400 Agree, there is no correction without reproof. In the telling of the Gospel; if we do not know how to rebuild whatever doctrine that we reproof, then what is the point.

In reply to - James posted an update

Creative bible study methods

Chapter 1

As I was memorizing 2 Tim 3.16 I realized I did not know the difference between “reproof “and “correction” . So I used the BLB to look up he […]

]]> 3ac7ff995105152d958fbae8f657c1de Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89544/#acomment-89575 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:47:44 -0400 @leah-hoppes Amen. So glad God made it clear and easy to understand. I also thank Him for His grace and mercy while I navigate His Word.

In reply to - Barbara posted an update

One thing that is becoming apparent to me while on this journey. I am a dummy. Mixed in with dumb is arrogance and a lot of religious foolishness. I have prayed with no […]

]]> c49ee866a3956b3d7d68b610ab49c4a5 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89544/#acomment-89573 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:46:29 -0400 @Pieter Well said. My prroblem is I am ok with listening, it is the waiting for Him to answer and trying to predict what He is about to say. Hoping it will be in my favor . LOL😇

In reply to - Barbara posted an update

One thing that is becoming apparent to me while on this journey. I am a dummy. Mixed in with dumb is arrogance and a lot of religious foolishness. I have prayed with no […]

]]> 70ce2790c5878d6f40de56858b2a980a Barbara posted an update: Rushing to accomplish anything without first taking time […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89572/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:42:23 -0400 Rushing to accomplish anything without first taking time to listen to God is a fools errand. It can be exhausting doing good deeds with no guidance or real direction. Biblically, when we want to do it good, we must wait on the Lord. We have to give up persona control and let God “take the wheel”. We must rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance.… Read more

]]> 1 4cddbdb8948f16370c04d9e7b5f59cc6 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89542/#acomment-89545 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:17:20 -0400 it is amazing how the word of God never loses its power. It was written millennia ago, however all we would have to do is change the name of the town and it would be relevant today. Our arrogance never ceases to amaze me.

In reply to - Don posted an update

This module opened my eyes to the Babel event in a new way – as a moment of the rebellion of the whole human race against God. What stood out to me most was how truly defiant the builders […]

]]> 6b94cf36538666d4ac3d90f0c7fe666e Barbara posted an update: One thing that is becoming apparent to me while on […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89544/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:14:32 -0400 One thing that is becoming apparent to me while on this journey. I am a dummy. Mixed in with dumb is arrogance and a lot of religious foolishness. I have prayed with no direction, contridicted what I asked of God and thought I knew what was best for me. The idea of knowing who and what God has in store for me is a ridiculous notion that I hope…

Read more

]]> 7 2affa32593b7bc37bc94af146ff40040 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89227/#acomment-89229 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:35:35 -0400 One thing that I sometimes struggle with is failure. It needs to be remembered that when something fails in our life it does not mean we are failures

In reply to - Don posted an update

Personal Reflection Unseen Realm 101 Module 5 | Nothing is Perfect Except God: How our decisions in things help us process evil This unit has given me so much, and it taught me […]

]]> 97aac910dcb5ee67c250813ac6900fdc Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89022/#acomment-89228 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:33:58 -0400 May God rest , rule and abide in my life so th I may help those who cannot rest, those who are ruled by regret, and those who abide in the disappointments of the world

In reply to - Steve posted an update

Here is a link to our latest podcast:

https://youtu.be/O9jIljfDPDQ?si=8bNTsRJccZszgHNt

]]> 7ef89085ce0c19d11ba1a4d3784811c0 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88404/#acomment-88421 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:16:34 -0400 And that Sharine is where ministry should start, helping to take away the shame of a mistake. The hardest thing for me to do is forgive myself and I grew in the church. How much harder is it for someone who does not know the history of Peter, Thomas or David?

In reply to - Jacob posted an update

Half way houses are also a great place to start a ministry if you are not able or not comfortable enough to start one inside a prsion. Half way houses offer the same need for ministry as […]

]]> 8d572f697f6aeed9038e6fd48e6cf888 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88408/#acomment-88420 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:13:24 -0400 These are both good points, but we should also be aware not to intimidating or to unapproachable in how we dress. Many of these people have been subjected to the man has misrepresented the Word. The colonization of the Word is a very real and dangerous thing. Bringing the Word with any notes of marginalization, bigotry or a “savior complex” is…

Read more

In reply to - Jacob posted an update

Understanding how to look and act in a prison environment is key to being save and running a succesful ministry. Women have to worry more about dress code for obvious reasons, but men […]

]]> 7df287ef1152108e517c1eaad9dbeafc Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88136/#acomment-88159 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:03:26 -0400 Very well put,. It is not only about His love it is about His obedience in suffering.

In reply to - Darren posted an update

Course The Doctrine of Christ

Chapter 9 The Death of Christ

The death of Jesus was awful, torturous, and brutal. Many who endured the same punishment never even made it to the cross. Yet, […]

]]> 7aea9652c82c616733c8b8bf6f295f3a Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88138/#acomment-88158 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:59 -0400 Agreed, but it is easy to forget that these things have always been. Bigotry, sexual sin, stealing, abuse etc. . It just feels like it has grown more wicked because the internet puts everything at our front door. I know the Bible says that each generations becomes more and more wicked, yet God continues to bless us with more time. So I think…

Read more

In reply to - James posted an update

I like how this week’s reading described the world as the present condition of human affairs. Do you think the present condition of human affairs is good or bad? I see wicked cities, […]

]]> a2dc77cfde1878c368664f8ecea6c8f7 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88146/#acomment-88157 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:25:43 -0400 Totally agree, I think that people focus to much on their worthiness or unworthiness instead of just working on growing their faith. I also find that a lot of focus is on whether other people are worthy of the gifts God bestows on us. I also believe that God’s promises should be a focal point, because when it is all of the gifts will follow.…

Read more

In reply to - Misael Elias posted an update

Embracing the Holy Spirit: Faith Over Worthiness

In “Session 31: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit,” Chuck Smith explains that the Holy Spirit is a unearned gift available to […]

]]> c1b08bc0a9ad1d34f7257e2b2161d5a7 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86966/#acomment-86970 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:23:37 -0400 This boulema will is the one that interest me. It interest me because it gives a small glimpse into the power and omnipresence of the Father. Thank you for this.

In reply to - Sifiso posted an update

Amen and greetings

This chapter taught me about different wills in operation in the world and why it is important to follow the will of God in our lives.

The three wills that are […]

]]> ccdd2b91f06423b848071065e0d61c73 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86875/#acomment-86879 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:42 -0400 Well put, Sir. If we could just remember in time of trouble that in the end we win. ” In in end” does not mean the end of life, the end of trouble or trial in your life.

In reply to - Matoh posted an update

Chapter 21: Revelation focuses on John and why he writes. His goal is to show God’s plan for the world. John wants people to understand what God is doing and what will happen next. He also […]

]]>