This forum was created as a place of fellowship for women, young and old. It is part of dream of mine to ignite women with a love of Christ. So, why is it called "Dust?" The reason is two-fold.

First off, it is important to remember that this forum is a digital environment. As great as it would be if people on here were not 'fake,' I can be certain that a few people will be. So, it is important to remember that this forum is not the substance of your life. It is not to be the ground you always tred. Instead, let it be little pieces that you take with you.

The second reason actually ties back to a story told by Rob Bell.

"One of the Sages from the Mishna is quoted as this, 'May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi.' Rabbis are passionate and animated. They would spend their days taking their disciples around teaching them, and as they traveled from place to place, they would literally kick up a cloud of dust. And because the disciples were following the Rabbi, at the end of the day, they would actually be covered in the dust their Rabbi kicked up - May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi…

Jesus goes to the losers and rejects and calls them! "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him. Now, how many of you, honestly will say that this has never made sense to you? It didn't to me. Here comes a guy walking down the beach. Peter and Andrew are probably learning the family business. This is important to them. Their family's well being is probably dependant upon how well they learn this trade. They probably have a lot of money wrapped up in their equipment. And this guy comes walking up and says, "Come follow me." They drop everything and do it!...

The author didn't leave anything out. You see, Jesus was a Rabbi! He is calling disciples! He thinks they are good enough, even though others did not. He's giving them a chance to fulfill their dream. So of course they drop what they're doing and follow after the Rabbi...

Jesus is still calling...today. He's calling you! ... But it all comes back to you - right where you are. Christ is walking down the beach towards you. He's calling out, 'Come and follow me.' What will your answer be?

MAY YOU BE COVERED IN THE DUST OF YOUR RABBI!"

That is my prayer for all of you here.

May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi.

For His Glory, because of His Grace,

Jessica