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Bible study has a quiet, remarkable power. It opens hearts, brings clarity in confusing moments, and creates a place where people can connect, share struggles, and grow in faith. It鈥檚 not just about learning Scripture鈥攊t鈥檚 about walking alongside someone, offering encouragement, and seeing lives change in real, tangible ways.

Deena鈥檚 journey shows just how life-changing that process can be. Born to a prayerful mother and inspired by her grandmother, a lifelong member of the Anderson Church, she grew up surrounded by faith. Yet life鈥檚 challenges tested her deeply. The loss of a beloved daughter left her grieving and searching for hope. Feeling the pull back to God, she reached out to the church community, unsure where her journey would take her.

鈥淪he was one of six individuals who reached out to our church for Bible study,鈥� says Rio Mabugay, a Bible Worker serving Anderson and Shasta Lake Churches. 鈥淔rom there, we started a study that took four months.鈥� Over that time, Deena immersed herself in Scripture, asked questions, and shared her heart. The Bible study became more than lessons鈥攊t became a place of healing, support, and growing friendship. Slowly, hope returned, faith deepened, and her heart found peace and led to her baptism.

Deena鈥檚 story is a reminder that leading a Bible study isn鈥檛 just teaching鈥攊t鈥檚 walking with someone through life, helping them find God鈥檚 hope, and guiding them toward the abundant life Jesus promises. Every study is an opportunity to plant seeds of faith, nurture hearts, and participate in God鈥檚 work in a meaningful, lasting way.

Featured in Northern Lights, October 23, 2025
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