tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:25:47 +0000jesusConfessions of a Christian HeiressGodFaithLifePurposeAbrahamBible Reading PlanDeathGod's PromisesPrayerPursuing GodThe American Dream2 Chronicles 7:142 Corinthians 10:17-18AbbaAnswering The CallBible StudyComplainingCryingDaughterDaughtersDelight Yourself In The LordDreamsDreams and GoalsEphesians 6:10-20ExodusFatherFavorite Romance MovieFriendshipGalatians 4:6-7Galatians 6:14Getting OrganizedGirl TimeGoalsGod's LoveGod's StoryI Can Only ImagineIsraelitesJaimeJames 4:14Jeremiah 29:11-13JoshuaKingLearning More About GodLetting GoLiving In The Fast LaneLoving GodLuke 10:42Mamma MiaMark 12:30-31Mary and MarthaMeeting GodMercy MeMoviesOnly One ThingParis HiltonParty GirlPerfection InfectionPity PartyPray and Seek His FacePrincessesPromise LandPsalm 139Psalm 37:4SidekickSpending Time With GodStipulationsSuperheroSystemsThe Battle Is OnThe BibleThe EncouragerThe PassionTodayTrusting GodUnpacking My JunkValentines DayWalking on Waterambitionjohn 3:30realselfishnessCreated for women in pursuit of a deeper relationship with God. Follow along as we dig deeper into what GOD expects from His girls. Discover your role in His kingdom and find freedom as we confess our sin one to another and before GOD. He promises to forgive and to help us become ALL that He created us to be.http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1726054015503519025Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-09-23T13:57:02.700-05:00God's StoryJoshuaMoviesThe BibleI love watching movies. There is just something about getting caught up in someone else's story for two hours that keeps me coming back for more. The really great movies allow us to feel the main character's story unfolding along side of them. We feel their joy or pain and this often reminds us of our own lives.Isn't that what the Bible is? It is God's story. As each chapter unfolds, we learn http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/09/confession-no-25-i-thought-i-was-main.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-6583587631877146935Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:05:00 +00002009-09-23T08:15:30.497-05:00FaithTrusting GodWalking on WaterGod's been taking me back to the basics in life. In our digital fast-paced world, life can get chaotic and overwhelming. Lately, I've been feeling like I've gained the entire world and still have nothing to show for it. I'm learning that Jesus is my prize. He is the only one that can satisfy, so I've been allowing him to prune and cut away at the things in my life that rob me of more of him. The http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/09/confession-no-24-i-jumping-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-8988263365763735784Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:10:00 +00002009-08-09T12:57:16.509-05:00Bible StudyComplainingExodusIsraelitesPromise LandSaturday our car wouldn't start. Now I know that people's cars break down all the time. The problem with this time is that I was supposed to be headed on my summer road trip to the beach. Awwe... the glorious beach. The one place that had been promising me relaxation and joy all summer. My promise land. I'd looked forward to it for weeks and was totally bummed that my plans had been ruined with http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/08/confession-no-22-i-was-headed-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1087019568609634943Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:58:00 +00002009-08-09T13:01:32.409-05:00Bible Reading PlanConfessions of a Christian HeiressjesusLiferealJust in case you were wondering how my Bible study "system" has been working out... I'm excited to tell you that it's been sweeter than ever... with a little tweaking from God.For the first time in my life I'm realizing that God cannot be confined to my desire to organize and systemize every detail of my life. I started my last Bible study system in April with so much enthusiasm and excitement http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/08/confession-no-22-system-failed-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-6019220840821230672Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:07:00 +00002009-04-16T00:52:05.948-05:00Bible Reading PlanLearning More About GodSystemsI am not what you would consider an "organized / systems kind of girl", but I desperately want to be. I long for the day, when I can make a schedule and stick to it or create a to-do list and knock everything off of that list within the same day. I have found that I often accomplish more in my life when I take the time to lay it down before the Lord and allow Him to guide my steps. Because of http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/04/confession-no-21-i-need-system-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-8201156843945449394Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:59:00 +00002009-02-15T04:19:23.485-06:00Favorite Romance MovieGod's LoveThe PassionValentines DayIn honor of Valentines Day, my Twitter friends and I created a list of our fave romance movies. There's no better day to hit up your local Blockbuster and grab a bag of popcorn for an all out movie love fest!Wedding SingerWhen Harry Met SallyThe NotebookHow To Lose a Guy In 10 DaysYou've Got Mail (Gotta Love Meg & Tom Together)Sleepless In Seattle (Gotta Love Meg & Tom Together)Definitelyhttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/02/confession-no-20-i-heart-romance-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-3327059727692112540Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:05:00 +00002009-02-04T16:12:31.554-06:00Ephesians 6:10-20The Battle Is OnDid you know that there is a spiritual battle going on right now for your soul? God has already won the war through Christ’s shed blood, but the enemy spends his time trying to convince us otherwise.Today is day 17 of the new healthier me. Almost three weeks ago I set out on a journey to set boundaries in my life related to my personal health and eating habits. I’ve been feeling God nudging me http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/02/confession-no-19-battle-is-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-2686909529679572381Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-01-14T11:43:18.072-06:00How do you hear from God? I spent much of 2008 wanting to hear more from Him. One of the deepest cries of my heart is that I would have a real life relationship with my father. I tried everything last year, until I finally realized that He has already given us a glimpse into His world through Christ. Jesus is the living word of God and as we read the Bible we can still hear God speaking to us http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/01/confession-no-17-i-wanted-to-hear-from_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1836730971898364741Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:05:00 +00002009-01-13T08:47:27.906-06:00Perfection Infection Perfection, like pride, can destroy our sincerest efforts to please the heart of God. Before a job interview my mom once told me that I needed to do something unique to help myself stand out over the 11 other applicants... Thus started my addiction to over-complicating, overworking, over thinking, out-performing, don't stop till you can't go anymore life. The night before the interview, I workedhttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/01/confession-no-17-im-dealing-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-5327645434632825727Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:34:00 +00002009-01-13T08:46:25.988-06:00Jeremiah 29:11-13Living In The Fast LaneIn our chaotic and fast paced world, people usually think that faster is better. Shorter lines, quicker commutes, and fast food is often a necessity for busy families...but what happens when our shortcuts cause us to miss out on what God wants to say to us? Rather than spending time allowing God's word to penetrate our spirits to create lasting change and a pure heart for Him alone, we settle forhttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/12/confession-no-15-i-was-living-in-fast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1109438637878024630Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:29:00 +00002009-01-15T09:55:34.389-06:00PrayerHave you ever wondered what God looks like? If the Earth is his footstool (Matthew 5:35) and he created millions of galaxies, then I'm positive that we don't have the mental capacity to imagine how huge He is. In my effort to reignite my prayer life, I once asked a few people who I know and trust the following questions: "What do you imagine when you pray?" What does God look like when you close http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/11/confession-no-18-im-praying-with-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-2028914113799870639Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:11:00 +00002008-11-14T03:29:01.393-06:00AbbaDaughterFatherGalatians 4:6-7GodjesusKingPsalm 139I've known God as savior, master, and friend, but recently He's been teaching me to recognize Him as Father. A few times in the Bible He is referred to as Abba Father. Some language experts believe that the word Abba relates to how an infant would respond to their father - Not necessarily as "Daddy", but as Da-da. What a beautiful picture that paints for us. It's at this young age when we are http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/10/learning-to-call-him-father.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-7168689034116456591Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:33:00 +00002008-09-30T12:57:12.660-05:002 Chronicles 7:14Answering The CallPray and Seek His FaceThe American DreamWith talks about financial crisis, political disarray, and war threats on every side, it’s no wonder the average American struggles with so much stress. It’s hard enough that we each have our own personal problems, but to have to think about the country’s problems as well can feel overwhelming.A few weeks back, I felt God calling me to pray for our country and its leaders. I’ve never been one to http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/09/confession-no-13-i-didnt-answer-call.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-2310202111698544261Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:53:00 +00002008-09-16T20:26:57.297-05:00Confessions of a Christian HeiressGetting OrganizedjesusLetting GoPursuing GodUnpacking My JunkI recently learned that the first rule of getting organized is to Purge! Purge! Purge! “Get rid of everything that you don’t absolutely want or need,” experts say. In my sincere effort to “start over” in life, I started on a mission this morning to clean out the unnecessary. It’s not like my closet was a complete wreck, but it was full of boxes and bins of “stuff” and to be honest, I could use http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-was-storing-junk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-8880677144655802584Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:30:00 +00002008-09-11T02:53:44.507-05:00Loving GodMark 12:30-31Pursuing GodThe American Dream What are you pursuing in your life right now? Is it the American Dream of wealth and prosperity? The historian and writer James Truslow Adams coined the phrase "American Dream" in his 1931 book The Epic of America. His analysis perfectly expresses what we strive for from day to day. I wish that I could call myself the exception, but my confession today echoes the lives of millions of Americans. http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/09/confession-no-11-my-pursuit-was-half.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-5656742797331281888Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:55:00 +00002008-09-09T13:57:05.006-05:00jesusLuke 10:42Mary and MarthaOnly One ThingPrayerSpending Time With GodRemember the Energizer Bunny? She just kept going and going and going. I can relate to her in so many ways (and not just because she can stylishly pull off an all pink wardrobe either). The last few weeks have been especially fast paced for me. Trying to be everything to everyone as well as the girl who positionally lives out her dreams has lead to a lifestyle that I'm not sure I can keep up withhttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/09/confession-no-10-i-cant-be-bunny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-5905626508022041948Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:24:00 +00002008-09-04T17:06:16.595-05:00Confessions of a Christian HeiressDeathI Can Only ImaginejesusLifeMeeting GodMercy MePurposeThe I Can Only Imagine Mercy Me song has been out for years. When I heard it today, it reminded me of the tears that filled my eyes the first time it's lyrics touched my heart. The song offers such a powerful reminder that one day we will meet Jesus face to face. We'll finally be able to embrace the one that comforted us, loved us, and died for us even while we were at our worst. We'll be able tohttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/09/confession-no-9-i-can-only-imagine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-356325340002356014Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:45:00 +00002008-08-17T13:42:23.611-05:002 Corinthians 10:17-18Galatians 6:14JaimeSidekickSuperheroThe EncouragerWhat a day! I went to the beach with some family and friends and was able to spend a few hours with 7-year old Jaime. Jaime is an expert in all things superhero. Primarily Batman and Spiderman, but his character of the day was someone called Sub-zero. As we fought evil one wave at a time, I decided that I was going to need an official superhero name as well as special powers. I finally settled onhttp://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-8-i-was-superhero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1590593334614580633Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:12:00 +00002008-08-14T10:42:02.791-05:00CryingDelight Yourself In The LordParty GirlPity PartyPsalm 37:4I've spent at least half of my life as a party girl... pity party girl that is. I hate the sound of that and I hate admitting it, but the truth is that when things got tough in my life, I got depressed. Ugly, crying, snotty, depressed! The devil knocked on my door, asked if he could help me relive my pain, and I would invite him right in every time.There are so many times in life when we feel http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-7-i-was-party-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-5902983566675424020Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-08-14T10:43:40.828-05:00AbrahamDreams and GoalsFaithGod's PromisesStipulationsDoes your faith in God involve stipulations? I'd be embarrassed to admit to anything like that, but as I examined my own heart after God brought this to my attention, I was ashamed to say that I had to think long and hard about my answer.As you know by now, Abraham had waited on God many many years before the promise of a child with Sarah was fulfilled. I'm almost positive that every time he http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-6-i-had-stipulations_3365.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-1241379450286473533Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-08-14T09:55:17.409-05:00AbrahamDeathDreamsFaithGoalsGodGod's PromisesIs there a dream that God has placed in your heart? Are you waiting on the promises of God for your life? If so, I'd like to encourage you not to give up hope. Abraham held onto the dream that he would be the father of many nations. He waited until he was over 90 years old before he ever saw his dream fulfilled. I can only imagine how seeing God's promise fulfilled must have ignited Abraham's http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-5-we-had-5-days-to-say.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-8717637587947172586Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:36:00 +00002008-08-14T09:44:27.966-05:00GodJames 4:14LifePurposeTodayI laughed as I played a message that was left on my voicemail last Thursday. A friend left a message saying... "I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that we are still alive and that God gave us one more day. The bad news is that we won't be able to make it to your office today." I remembered his words (and my laugh) later in the day as our car spun out of control on the http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-4-i-assumed-tomorrow-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-663965660479133654Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:48:00 +00002008-08-14T10:39:26.286-05:00FriendshipGirl TimejesusMamma MiaMy mom and I went to the movies to see Mamma Mia. We intended to see something else, but arrived too late only to find ourselves sitting in with a room full of bright eyed and enthusiastic women. It was so amazing how God worked it out for us to be there. I wouldn't have chosen it otherwise, but I walked away with some great songs stuck in my head and a sincere appreciation for friendship http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-3-i-wanted-to-sing-along.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-5731007201128629242Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:15:00 +00002008-08-09T23:29:12.915-05:00ambitionjesusjohn 3:30selfishnessI always saw myself as a compassionate person, but a look at my inner thoughts and fears would tell you otherwise. I worry about how others will perceive me. I worry about how I will reach my goals. I even worry about how I can do something HUGE for GOD. The only problem with all of these worries is that they are all focused on ME! Notice how each sentence starts with I. Through a series of http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-2-im-letting-go-of-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664769685266831356.post-3516378545277171863Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:33:00 +00002008-08-09T23:01:56.576-05:00Confessions of a Christian HeiressDaughtersGodParis HiltonPrincessesPurposeEven though Paris and I are thousands of miles away from each other, we share one thing in common. We are both passionate about pink! From my pink keyboard, calendar, inbox, and bathroom, to her purses, cars and dog clothes: some people might mistake us for twins... ok maybe not. Maybe we don't share anything but the love for the color pink, but even in my clearance isle shoes and my Target top, http://empoweredconfessions.blogspot.com/2008/08/confession-no-1-paris-and-i-share.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0