Bible study leads women in spiritual, personal growth

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Central Michigan Life will occasionally send a reporter and photographer to find a quick story of what’s happening on campus. This story is the fourth in the series“Scenes on Campus.”

About 20 young women lifted their voices, gently singing in unwavering voices of how God is their everything.

“…You’re my peace, you’re everything to me…”

Many swayed to the rhythm. “Joy and sorrow you’re everything to me, hope for tomorrow…“

My Sisters Keeper, a women’s Bible study group, gathered Tuesday evening in the Bovee University Center with a common bond of religion.

The women gather weekly Tuesdays to confront hopes, fears and struggles that arise amid life’s day-to-day challenges. The first Tuesday of the month is co-ed.

Detroit senior Tabitha Smith has been in the Bible study since it started in 2006.

Smith said this is a place she loves to come to, hearing the Word and understanding its message.

“I love the word that is put forth (on) dealing with lust, overcoming obstacles and just learning how to love, really love,” she said.

The message for the evening was led by Benton Harbor senior Michelle Brooks, one of the Bible study leaders. The message was on temptation.

With heads bowed and eyes closed, a simple prayer was offered by Brooks.

“And though we may not always get it right, you still love us, and we thank you so much for grace and mercy…”

Amens echoed throughout the room.

In a semi-circle, the young women listened to Brooks as she told them that Jesus was once tempted and “he was a great example.”

“(It) made them aware of what temptation is and how you can overcome it. It’s not impossible to overcome; it is possible,” Brooks said. “I don’t want anybody in here to feel ashamed of their testimony.”

Ypsilanti sophomore Maquia Agnew has attended the Bible study for about a year and said it is helping her.

“I didn’t know where to go for church,” Agnew said. “(This) encourages me throughout my day and helps me understand the Word. (It’s) always nice to meet other Christians and you have friends,” she said.