OK.. Here is our first installment ladies! Choose as many or as few as you like. This only works if you post so dive in!
1. What's the kindest thing you have ever seen done either by you or someone else?
2. What is your favorite way to waste time at work without getting caught?
3. What is the one thing you would have liked to have been told as a teenager but weren't?
4. If you could have one starring role in a film that has already been made which one would you pick?
5. What's the most outragous thing you've ever done for God?
6. It's said that "everyone has 15 minutes of fame" What happened in your fifteen minutes.
7. What woman in the Bible do you most closely identify with and why?
8. What or who makes you feel most secure and why?
9. If you were a smurf what would your name be?
10. Something interesting about me you might know is.... what?
For more icebreakers go to http://jimhough.com/cf/ibquestions.html
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Are you listening? Can you hear me? .. Love, Dad
This came from the Father through David Lewis, and his 'Daily Manna'
“I will never forget watching an evening talk show that featured the story of parents and a killer of a young college student. The killer was his best friend. The weapon was high alcohol content inside a speeding automobile. We’ve heard so many stories about drunk drivers and their victims, but what made this story worthy of prime-time viewing was that the parents had not only forgiven the driver, but had taken him into their home as their own. The young man sat at the table in the chair which once was occupied by their only son. He slept in their son’s bed. He worked with the victim’s father, teaching seminars on safety. He spoke about the one he had slain in ways only someone who knew him intimately could have. Why did they do such a thing? They told the interviewer it was because it gave them peace. The interviewer was amazed; I was amazed. I kept trying to put myself in the parent’s position and I could not. Then, as the tears streamed down my cheeks, I heard the Spirit of God whisper to my heart and say: “No wonder you cannot relate. You have put yourself in the wrong position. You, my child, are the driver.” (Living Beyond Yourself, Beth Moore)
God was the parent, who not only forgave, but also invited us to sit at His table in the space our Savior left for us. It is in the acceptance of such a miracle that we find true peace.
He has forgiven us and separated us from our sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12
I love you girls!
Thanks Dave for being such a willing vessel!
“I will never forget watching an evening talk show that featured the story of parents and a killer of a young college student. The killer was his best friend. The weapon was high alcohol content inside a speeding automobile. We’ve heard so many stories about drunk drivers and their victims, but what made this story worthy of prime-time viewing was that the parents had not only forgiven the driver, but had taken him into their home as their own. The young man sat at the table in the chair which once was occupied by their only son. He slept in their son’s bed. He worked with the victim’s father, teaching seminars on safety. He spoke about the one he had slain in ways only someone who knew him intimately could have. Why did they do such a thing? They told the interviewer it was because it gave them peace. The interviewer was amazed; I was amazed. I kept trying to put myself in the parent’s position and I could not. Then, as the tears streamed down my cheeks, I heard the Spirit of God whisper to my heart and say: “No wonder you cannot relate. You have put yourself in the wrong position. You, my child, are the driver.” (Living Beyond Yourself, Beth Moore)
God was the parent, who not only forgave, but also invited us to sit at His table in the space our Savior left for us. It is in the acceptance of such a miracle that we find true peace.
He has forgiven us and separated us from our sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12
I love you girls!
Thanks Dave for being such a willing vessel!
Friday, January 30, 2009
psst.. Love Dad
Morning ladies
I recieved this video this morning forwarded from an acquaintance. It seems that Dad (Abba) just can't stop telling us how much he loves us. Listen, He's whispering :)
http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=270&PMID=25&mode=FLV
I recieved this video this morning forwarded from an acquaintance. It seems that Dad (Abba) just can't stop telling us how much he loves us. Listen, He's whispering :)
http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=270&PMID=25&mode=FLV
Monday, January 26, 2009
Love, Dad
This was a gift from my heavenly Father and I want to share it with you. I am so glad that He loves me enough to remind me that He knows how I feel and I can always run to Him.
copy and paste this link into your browser and it will take you to a post on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLF0kAMWqiA
copy and paste this link into your browser and it will take you to a post on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLF0kAMWqiA
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Feeling Skiddish?
Hi sweet ones!
I was thinking.....since this is a new forum for a bible study and we all might be feeling a bit hesitant to dig into our hearts right off, that I would like to offer you some encouragement.
I was contacted by a sweet lady named Shelly. She had some questions for me about this whole new animal we have here. They were such good questions, that I'm thinking she is probably not the only one wanting the answers. :) Mom always told me "If you have a question, just ask.. someone else is probably wondering the same thing and you could be helping them too!" Always one to lend a hand ;o) I will post the questions and my answers here. I hope it puts your heart at ease (if you need it that is!)
Thanks Shelly for permitting me to share!
Love you ladies!
Shelly: "I am so excited to see an online study...Ive done a few studies and they fizzle out on the end and no one shows...so i thought wouldn't it be great if there was one on line? i don't understand the whole blog thing...you mentioned it being more public? how come some people have a picture and some don't?? who will see it? sometimes bible studies can get personal......does the q/a just stay with who joined the blog? or group?"
Me: "The blog is a bit like an email that can be read by anyone who finds the website. I will post questions and comments and you guys will post your answers and your own comments. The questions and your answers will be accessible, honestly, by anyone who finds the site. That leads to the reason some folks have pictures and some don't. One of the ways you can keep some anonymity and thereby some privacy is to not post a picture of yourself or by choosing not to make your whole name public. Also, if the Lord leads you to a place where there are things or feelings that you would really rather discuss privately you can always reach me by email and I would be happy to pray with you and walk with you through it. I would also encourage you to get connected(if you haven't already) with a life group at Cross Timbers or at your own local church so that you will have additional support.
Thank you again for these great questions which I hope I have answered for you. If not, let me know!"
Shelly: "I am feeling brave to do the study...it is a little different doing it on line with people you have never met...although, i thought maybe we could meet at the end.. that might be kinda fun.
I am just having a hard time with the blog. I'm just not sure i would jump in as much or at all.i don't know why...??
my studies in the past have been at someones home, or around a table with women and it gets pretty intimate knowing these ladies and sometimes they open up about what they are going through .. just not sure about availability of the site. am i allowed to follow the study and not really blog ? i know that its not for that purpose for people not to comment, or maybe those are more comfortable can email back and forth questions? or is that just too hard to keep up with???
Me: You are absolutely allowed to follow along without posting! You do what you feel comfortable with. Come join us and feel free to "kick the tires" if you will, check us out... see how you feel about it. If you like it you can jump in. in whatever way you like. I do hope if you stay that you will 'follow' the blog so we can know you have decided to stay ! :) If it's not for you don't worry at all about it. You can try some of the other studies that are available. Today is actually the kick off day for G.R.O.W. so there are some other options for you if you find online is just not a good fit for you. Either way it has been wonderful chatting with you and if you need anything or if I can be of any help to you please let me know! If you are ever here on the Argyle campus during the week come say hello! My desk is in the Argyle West lobby. :) Be blessed today, daughter of the King :)"
Like I said .. those were GREAT questions huh?? Mom's always right! :)Thanks again Shelly for allowing others to be blessed by you!
I hope that you are encouraged by these and that if you have any other concerns that you will let me know. I am here to help and I love every minute of it!
Blessings,
KP
I was thinking.....since this is a new forum for a bible study and we all might be feeling a bit hesitant to dig into our hearts right off, that I would like to offer you some encouragement.
I was contacted by a sweet lady named Shelly. She had some questions for me about this whole new animal we have here. They were such good questions, that I'm thinking she is probably not the only one wanting the answers. :) Mom always told me "If you have a question, just ask.. someone else is probably wondering the same thing and you could be helping them too!" Always one to lend a hand ;o) I will post the questions and my answers here. I hope it puts your heart at ease (if you need it that is!)
Thanks Shelly for permitting me to share!
Love you ladies!
Shelly: "I am so excited to see an online study...Ive done a few studies and they fizzle out on the end and no one shows...so i thought wouldn't it be great if there was one on line? i don't understand the whole blog thing...you mentioned it being more public? how come some people have a picture and some don't?? who will see it? sometimes bible studies can get personal......does the q/a just stay with who joined the blog? or group?"
Me: "The blog is a bit like an email that can be read by anyone who finds the website. I will post questions and comments and you guys will post your answers and your own comments. The questions and your answers will be accessible, honestly, by anyone who finds the site. That leads to the reason some folks have pictures and some don't. One of the ways you can keep some anonymity and thereby some privacy is to not post a picture of yourself or by choosing not to make your whole name public. Also, if the Lord leads you to a place where there are things or feelings that you would really rather discuss privately you can always reach me by email and I would be happy to pray with you and walk with you through it. I would also encourage you to get connected(if you haven't already) with a life group at Cross Timbers or at your own local church so that you will have additional support.
Thank you again for these great questions which I hope I have answered for you. If not, let me know!"
Shelly: "I am feeling brave to do the study...it is a little different doing it on line with people you have never met...although, i thought maybe we could meet at the end.. that might be kinda fun.
I am just having a hard time with the blog. I'm just not sure i would jump in as much or at all.i don't know why...??
my studies in the past have been at someones home, or around a table with women and it gets pretty intimate knowing these ladies and sometimes they open up about what they are going through .. just not sure about availability of the site. am i allowed to follow the study and not really blog ? i know that its not for that purpose for people not to comment, or maybe those are more comfortable can email back and forth questions? or is that just too hard to keep up with???
Me: You are absolutely allowed to follow along without posting! You do what you feel comfortable with. Come join us and feel free to "kick the tires" if you will, check us out... see how you feel about it. If you like it you can jump in. in whatever way you like. I do hope if you stay that you will 'follow' the blog so we can know you have decided to stay ! :) If it's not for you don't worry at all about it. You can try some of the other studies that are available. Today is actually the kick off day for G.R.O.W. so there are some other options for you if you find online is just not a good fit for you. Either way it has been wonderful chatting with you and if you need anything or if I can be of any help to you please let me know! If you are ever here on the Argyle campus during the week come say hello! My desk is in the Argyle West lobby. :) Be blessed today, daughter of the King :)"
Like I said .. those were GREAT questions huh?? Mom's always right! :)Thanks again Shelly for allowing others to be blessed by you!
I hope that you are encouraged by these and that if you have any other concerns that you will let me know. I am here to help and I love every minute of it!
Blessings,
KP
Monday, January 12, 2009
Updated Schedule
Hey everyone! Two more days until we begin! Hope you are as excited as I am about our journey together! You'll want to make sure that you take note of the new schedule. The Grow season is 12 weeks long so I've changed the schedule to reflect that. We will be able to focus fully on one chapter a week. I am VERY excited about that! Never hurts to make things simpler anywhere you can.
Looking forward with great expectation!
In Him,
KP
Looking forward with great expectation!
In Him,
KP
Thursday, January 8, 2009
My Testimony
Hey laides,
to set the stage as our begin date approaches I have posted my testimony on the bottom of our page. This is just a thumbnail of God's story and glory in my little life (God bless Craig Burke and his amazing skills!!). It gives you an idea of why this study is so special to me and why I am looking so forward to being a part of each of your journey toward a deeper understanding of the Father's heart for you, his princess!
In Him,
KP
to set the stage as our begin date approaches I have posted my testimony on the bottom of our page. This is just a thumbnail of God's story and glory in my little life (God bless Craig Burke and his amazing skills!!). It gives you an idea of why this study is so special to me and why I am looking so forward to being a part of each of your journey toward a deeper understanding of the Father's heart for you, his princess!
In Him,
KP
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