Author Melissa Renner

As Pastoral Leader of Stonebriar Women, Melissa's primary responsibilities are to oversee women's ministry programming, coordinate women's events, and create opportunities for women's spiritual growth and connection with one another.

Introduction to “Corinthians”

Melissa Renner introduces the Fall 2026 "Corinthians" study, featuring the Apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, highlighting what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. Melissa also provides a historical, cultural background of the city of…Continue Reading →

Introduction to “Joshua”

Melissa Renner introduces the "Joshua" study and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. The purpose of this semester's spring Bible study is to help you understand and respond to today's most controversial issues while solidifying your biblical…Continue Reading →

Introduction to “Culture Clash”

Melissa Renner introduces the "Culture Clash" study and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. The purpose of this semester's fall Bible study is to help you understand and respond to today's most controversial issues while solidifying your…Continue Reading →

Lesson Two: Instruction for Right Living

1 John 2

Heavenly Father: Thank You for giving me a perfect example of right living in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Please help me to live my life as He did, to love as He does, to extend grace as He does, and…Continue Reading →

Lesson Three: Oh, Foolish Galatians

Galatians 3:1-25

Dear Heavenly Father: Thank You that I have been redeemed and forgiven and that I am Your child through the abundant grace of Christ. Thank You that my salvation is not based on what I do or don't do, but…Continue Reading →

Introduction to “Contend for the Faith”

Part 1: Galatians and Jude

Melissa Renner introduces the "Contend for the Faith" study and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. Introduction to Galatians Author Paul (Galatians 1:1, 5:2) Date AD 48/49 Earliest of Paul's epistles, written after the First Missionary Journey…Continue Reading →

Introduction to Luke

Melissa Renner introduces the Gospel of Luke and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. “Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down…Continue Reading →

Introduction to Daniel

Melissa Renner introduces the book of Daniel and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. Daniel: The Author Daniel’s name means “God is My Judge” or “God is Judge.” Daniel is credited with writing the book of Daniel…Continue Reading →

Introduction: Minor Prophets, Part 2

Melissa Renner welcomes us back for a new semester of Bible Study of part two of the Minor Prophets study. Welcome back, ladies! I hope you all enjoyed some time off for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I've missed our…Continue Reading →

Song To Colossians

Our Jesus, oh how we adore Him Our Savior, supreme over all Our Lord Who is faithful in loving We learn in this letter from Paul He tells us how Christ is exalted He tells us of God’s perfect plan… Continue Reading →

Prayer Servanthood

Many people use the term prayer warrior, but I have to admit, I struggle with this term.  I sometimes want to shout, “We are not prayer warriors, we are prayer servants!”  There is a servanthood in prayer; we seek not… Continue Reading →

Jesus, A Poem of Praise

Long, long ago in eternity past, The dance of the Triune existed in the vast. And the physical image of our mighty Father Took charge to create earth and his people-one to another. He brought into being the birds, all… Continue Reading →

Watch Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.”  Nothing is more dangerous to you than your own heart–how you think—what you allow to influence your thinking.  Nothing is more damaging to you than… Continue Reading →

Come Thou Romans

(set to the tune Come Thou Fount) Come thou Romans, gather closely Paul has words for you to hear Those belov’d of God, I ask you Open your hearts; lend your ear Let’s encourage one another As we’re seeking Christ… Continue Reading →

Give Me Jesus

The last question of our Romans study asks, “What is still challenging you?” My challenge, right now, is that there is a lie that quietly slithers its way into my thinking.  As my heart personally grieves and grapples with the… Continue Reading →

Growing

I’ve always been a late bloomer!  Even today I’m often at a loss in a crowd.  As an older, middle-aged woman with creaky knees and hearing loss, I’m still frequently a step behind everyone else. My Christian walk began in… Continue Reading →

The Origami of Life

When I first think of origami, I picture something like a paper crane with about thirty steps. However, I have recently learned that the best origami artists are equal parts visionary artists and brilliant mathematicians. Their creations consist of hundreds… Continue Reading →

The Woman in Luke 8

Jesus is headed somewhere – in a hurry, on a mission. But he’s interrupted, his daughter needs healing. He has time to show love; he can stop to express compassion; he can be interrupted for a moment of grace. This… Continue Reading →

Lamp To My Feet

Have you ever gotten up in the middle of the night to use the restroom or get a drink only to run into something that you couldn’t see? Or even worse, you step on that one lego that didn’t get… Continue Reading →

Focus on Forgiveness

In 2006, the Dallas Morning News carried the story of a hit-and-run victim forgiving the man who had injured him. Forgiveness is so unusual that it is front-page news. But for the follower of Christ, it should be routine. Why… Continue Reading →

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