Author: Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and a Spiritual Director at Vineyard Church in Augusta, GA. She has a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Spring Arbor University and has completed the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction's two year training program. Michelle is married to her husband Chris and is the mom of three boys – August, Luke, and Sam.

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Michelle Bauer ~ Being Formed

August 30, 2019 August 30, 2019by Michelle Bauer

“We are all being formed by something.”

Michelle Bauer ~ What God Sees in Your Heart

August 8, 2019 August 7, 2019by Michelle Bauer

Ask the Spirit to show you what God sees when he looks at you. God instructed Samuel to look past appearances and directly into David’s heart. What did Samuel see when he did this? How would you describe your heart to someone who was interested in knowing you at that level?

Michelle Bauer ~ God in the Ruins

July 11, 2019 July 9, 2019by Michelle Bauer

“Nehemiah is faced with the news that the walls and gates of Jerusalem have been destroyed, leaving the city’s inhabitants vulnerable. What are some things in your life that need to be rebuilt? Are you ready to ask God to show you something that is in need of repair?”

Michelle Bauer ~ What It Means to Be Rooted and Established in God’s Love

June 17, 2019 June 17, 2019by Michelle Bauer

“God’s strength becomes available to us when we are rooted and established in his love. In what other things are you tempted to root yourself? What in your life makes you feel secure and established?”

Michelle Bauer ~ When You Need the Strength to Stand

May 28, 2019 May 28, 2019by Michelle Bauer

Where will you go this week that you will be grateful to have God’s presence with you? What difference will it make to have God with you in that place or situation? When you are discouraged or terrified, how easy is it to make the choice to be strong and courageous?

Michelle Bauer ~ An Invitation to Joy: Serving Well

March 16, 2019 March 15, 2019by Michelle Bauer

Today we encounter two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus, who have chosen to believe what Paul has taught them about joy. They don’t just believe it, they are putting into action the things they’ve learned. Their stories serve as perfect examples of how serving well leads to joy.

Michelle Bauer ~ Finding Joy and Peace this Christmas Week

December 24, 2018 December 24, 2018by Michelle Bauer

Christmas is almost here! Thinking backing over the last few weeks, when have you felt the most peaceful? When have you felt the most stress or anxiety? As you think ahead to the coming week, what are you looking forward to? What, if anything, are you dreading? Offer those things into God’s care.