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Leading and Loving It...Really?

2011-05-17T14:44:00.003-04:00

Sometimes, things just work out right...yes, they do...and that's the way I felt about the recent retreat that I attended in Nashville with 150+ pastor's wives from all over the U.S. and Canada! It was dubbed "Armed and Dangerous" and was put on by Leading and Loving It, an organization designed by pastor's wives to connect pastor's wives.

Lori Wilhite and Lisa Young

Linda and Tiffany Cooper

Linda and Lisa Young

The week before I left for TN, I wasn't even sure if I should travel away from my home with all of the craziness going on in my world. As you can probably relate, life happens, and many days are just overwhelming. So with my mom battling stage 4 cancer, my daughter turning 18 and graduating from high school, and our ministry making the biggest move evah into a new location, I hopped on a plane by myself to Tennessee really hoping to have a time of relaxation and some genuine "me" time. I didn't personally know one woman but many I had "met" through social media.

What I found when I got there were down-to-earth women who were EXACTLY like me. Can you imagine?! Women who were ready to connect and form new relationships. Women who were going through difficulties and struggles. Women who loved their husbands and families. Women who dealt with anger and jealousy and didn't want to. Women who were Christ followers wanting to make a positive difference for the kingdom. Women who were trying to follow God's leading. Women who were real...

Leading and Loving It Team

"Wonder Women" chicks

I experienced something that was warm and welcoming over those few days. It was a sweet taste of authentic, loving community, you know, the kind that's Jesus-centered. There was an overwhelming sense of safety in the midst of laughter and crying with new friends, and in the moments during intimate worship time with our Creator. The hearts of women from all over this country were connecting and being knit together...forming bonds that will go way beyond this retreat by strengthening and equipping them to go back into their communities and lead with passion and purpose...then encouraging others to do the same. So thank you ladies for investing your hearts and transparency with each other.

And my commitment to leading and loving it?...yeah, I do and I will.

Shari Sutherland and Linda

Pam Booher and Linda

Today It's About Me Time

2011-05-10T08:00:00.008-04:00

I am so stoked today! This afternoon I will be meeting up with about 100 pastor's wives and women in ministry from around the country...we are all going to connect at "Armed and Dangerous", a 3-day retreat just for the gals!!

Yesterday I was in Walmart and was getting butterflies just thinking about being at the retreat and kept laughing at how silly I felt...it was kind of like the same feeling I had before Christmas Day as a little girl...that excitement and anticipation of knowing that I was going to get something great but not sure of exactly what! Yeah, I did say "get" this time...what I AM GOING TO GET!!! It's a little strange for me to think like this, however I'm looking at this trip as a gift from my father, God, to me, his daughter.

So I am planning to laugh a lot. I plan to connect with as many women as I can. I plan to listen and gain from the experiences of others. I plan to learn and be open to new things. I plan to eat good food and rest when I can. And I plan to seek God for His real purpose for me being in Nashville this week. Ultimately, I plan to bask in the gift of "me time". Ahhh...just the sound of it...soooo good!

YAY...I'm Back from the Dead!!!

2011-05-09T10:45:00.002-04:00

HEEELLLLOOOOO again!! I know I have been gone for awhile, but I am back again among the living and breathing and functioning people in the world! Wowwee has it been a crazy couple of months in the life of my family personally and also in our church family.

As of April 2011, our entire ministry team took a leap of faith and moved into a new facility, now called The Experience Center. In six weeks time we completely renovated a 15,000 square foot portion of a former furniture building and created a state-of-the-art theater, cafe, and kids facility with a teen center to follow soon.

To say it mildly...IT HAS BEEN NUTSOOOO (guess that's not really mild, huh?!)! But God has positioned and enabled and provided for us in so many amazing ways, and we continue to scratch our heads in wonder of His provision and blessings and His timely fashion.

So I am glad to be back in blogger-world and am so ready to share the exciting things that are happening and encourage you on your journey...BTW, you may be wondering, "What does "I love Happy Hour" have to do with this post?" 'Happy Hour' is the name of our weekly Sunday night experiences...when we can make Jesus the most exciting thing anyone has ever experienced...hence the name!!

Wanna Laugh Today?

2011-03-31T15:14:00.000-04:00

Just providing you with a refreshing opportunity to laugh today.
Take two minutes, sit back and enjoy.
I think this will make you smile...

How to Start Trusting Again

2011-03-18T17:31:00.004-04:00

We all know what trust is. We know when we have it, and we know when it's lacking. I think I'm correct when I say that everyone of us has had our trust broken or has struggled with trusting in ourselves. So who do you trust when the big decisions have to be made? Who do you rely on completely?

Now I've learned a few things about trust. I've learned that trusting in people is temporary, my heart can be broken and I will at times doubt my own decisions. I've also learned that trusting in God is forever, my heart can be healed and I rely more on Him than ever. But if I'm being honest with you, I am still in process of leaning more on the latter. I believe with everything that is in me, that putting trust in God is the best way for us...ultimately because God wants us to have the best life! Now don't you worry if you are not fully trusting in God yet. It's step by step and day by day...a conscious decision to hand the steering wheel to God and get comfortable with Him driving...

As you begin to trust in God, use the following five ways to help with the big and not-so-big decisions in your life:

T: Turn to God for the big and not-so-big decisions in your life.
R: Rely on Him to guide you along the way.
U: Understand that while people and circumstances may let you down, God will not.
S: Separate temporary trust (people) from eternal trust (God).
T: Take God at His word...He will always direct you when you lean on Him.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding...In ALL your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6)

2 Ways to Have Power Over Your Guilt

2011-03-14T20:15:00.000-04:00

Secrets, shame and guilt...words that can easily take us to a place that implies darkness and sadness...and unfortunately a familiar place where many of us are living today. Last night at Happy Hour, we heard a message from Tim about our secrets, shame and guilt and how the enemy would love to keep us dwelling on anything negative from our past.

Many of you may be dealing everyday with painful decisions and hurts...things such as divorce, abortion, abuse, addiction, betrayal...and you just cannot seem to forget them and move on. It's too painful. It's not fair. It was a bad decision. It's not easy to stop. I want you to know this today...God does not want you to live in this place anymore. His desire is for you to live in the freedom and joy that is experienced through letting go...even if you have not tried before to rid yourself of the pain of the past, you can start today.

Empower yourself to move on by...
1) Confessing to God for forgiveness/to forgive. God will forgive you, and God will ultimately help you to forgive someone else. Talking to God about your shame and guilt will enable you to begin the process of letting go. Admit to Him that you are still struggling. Share the pain you are feeling. Ask Him to help you begin this process. Recognize that He is the author of forgiveness and your source of strength.
2) Confessing to people for healing. Talking to someone that you trust will help you to heal emotionally. God's word tells us that when we confess our faults to one another we will be healed. Yes, healed! So take the time to lean on and entrust your struggle to a friend in Christ who can pray for you along the healing journey.

Your Chance to Share: What has helped YOU to be empowered over secrets, shame and guilt?

12 Things to Say "No" to Now

2011-03-10T08:14:00.002-05:00

Click here to see the truth about you!

One of the hardest things for many of us to do is say the word "NO"...But as we grow in our faith and understand that God wants the best for us, we need to learn to say NO to the things that will keep us from experiencing the good life in Christ. Our inner thoughts and reflections determine the course of our actions, and the first step in living positively on purpose is to learn to say NO to the negative ideas we have about ourselves. God's ultimate desire is for you to see yourself as He does, live life to the fullest and rid yourself of the things that weigh you down. So let's start leaning toward the positive by saying NO to the negative. You can do this!

Begin the process TODAY by:

Saying NO...to guilt.
Saying NO...to shame.
Saying NO...to being perfect.
Saying NO...to blame.
Saying NO...to condemnation.
Saying NO...to criticism.
Saying NO...to regret.
Saying NO...to comparing.
Saying NO...to hate.
Saying NO...to judgment.
Saying NO...to believing that you are not worthy.
Saying NO...to the lies and YES to the truth!

Question: What else would you say NO to today?

Be Golden!

2011-03-09T12:32:00.003-05:00

What would happen if we really treated people well?

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."...aka: The Golden Rule. Simple. Straight-to-the-point. A childhood principle that many of us were taught from an early age. Hey, I sure know that I want to be treated well! I truly desire people to be nice to me. I love it when someone offers to help when I'm in a pickle. I think it's really cool when people forgive me for saying things that aren't so nice. So why don't you and I take the challenge this week and be golden to the world we are trying to reach...yeah!...just basically being like the Jesus we are s'posed to be representing...it'll change everything!

OK...here are 8 examples to help you get started today:
1) Make a phone call to someone who is hurting.
2) Smile at people.
3) Say I'm sorry when you've hurt someone.
4) Forgive an offense.
5) Lend a hand to a friend (or even a stranger) in need.
6) Be kind-hearted.
7) Tell someone how Jesus is changing your life.
8) ...Add your special touch as the week goes on....

Verses:
*Do to others what you want them to do to you. This is the meaning of the law of Moses and the teaching of the prophets. [Matthew 7:12]
* Do to others what you would want them to do to you. [Luke 6:31]

A Tribute to My She-Friends

2011-02-28T16:00:00.004-05:00

Wow-wie do I have some really incredible friends in my life! Are you experiencing this same thing? Well I wrote a little tribute to all of those amazing she-friends in our lives...I think it'll have a familiar ring...

...She knows what I am going through. She sits down and sends me a card. She picks up the phone and calls me. She spends time with me in conversation. She talks. She listens. She shares. She can hear what I am saying. She laughs when I laugh. She cries when I cry. She tells me she cares. She is compassionate. She encourages. She completely understands me. She knows my quirks. She holds me accountable. She loves me for who I am. She stops her life and lends her shoulder when I am hurting. She supports my passions. She is patient when I rant and rave. She is an encourager and inspires me. She loves me despite my flaws. She makes my world a better place. She is wonderful. She is my friend.

A NEW LOOK FOR REFRESHER TODAY

2011-02-23T15:29:00.001-05:00

BLOG UPDATE...I have been working on a new look for my blog... and just as I hope these posts "refresh" you periodically, I felt that the overall RefresHer Today blogger homestead needed to be refreshed as well! I love change, and I will be updating the look now and again to keep things current and not boooorrrrriiinnnnggg! Ewww, hate boring! So I hope you enjoy the new look!

FINALLY!..YOU CAN MAKE A COMMENT!

2011-02-21T12:13:00.012-05:00

Well, as of yesterday, I was thankfully made aware that the majority of the population in cyberland could not leave a comment on my blog..uggh! And I am posting today to let you know that I believe the problem is solved...yay!!
Sooooo if you would, please, please leave a comment in the box below to make sure that I have this little dilemma rectified...I truly appreciate and value your input; I really do.

I LOVE to hear from you and know your thoughts on my posts. It makes the world of difference to me knowing that God is using me to make a difference in you. Thanks and big hugs to you my friends!

SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS!

2011-02-19T08:40:00.009-05:00

Over the years I have had the chance to read some really amazing books from women who I believe are "real to the core". These women are honest, practical and have encouraged me to know that there is nothing that can keep a good woman down...woohoo..love that!

The following five books have helped me in different ways and through different "seasons" in my life (two were shared on yesterday's blog post). The last book is my absolute fav and the only one that has sustained and guided me in every single season of my life. Click here for a great place to check them out if you get a chance.

Just curious..what is your favorite book? Please share in the comments if you would...

WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK?

2011-02-18T12:50:00.006-05:00

Don't think you can do it? Unsure of your abilities to get the job done? Sometimes I feel that way too! But God has great plans for us, and He will provide us with the ability and stamina to do great things...so join me for the next 4 minutes, and don't let anything hold you back!

I'VE HAD BETTER DAYS...

2011-02-15T11:06:00.025-05:00

Can I come clean with you today? I've had better days...oh yes, I really have. I know, I know. This is coming from the gal who is always promoting others to "live positively on purpose". And I have to say, I am still positive; I am just "positively sure" that I've had better days...hahah.
I'm wondering...have you ever felt like this? When there doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to finish everything. When a loved one's fate is beyond your control. When you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it's only as big as a

pin-size hole. When you are trying to hold everything together and the glue is disintegrating. Can you relate?

As I share this with you, I am still hesitant to confess, but I do so because I believe that some of you are in the same boat with me. And as I share this with you, I also know that we are not alone. The God of the universe is watching and waiting for us to reach to Him for the comfort we so need in difficult times.

[He speaks to us in His word by saying]

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.

I have called you by name; you are mine.

When you go through deep waters,

I will be with you.

When you go through rivers of difficulty,

you will not drown.

When you walk through the fire of oppression,

you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you..."

[Isaiah 43:1-3]

Did you see that? God will be with you...and you will be able to make it through any difficulty...you can withstand oppression...this is such good news! So if you, like me, have seen "better days", please know that God will be there to help get you through and that better days are straight ahead!

LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER!

2011-02-08T10:46:00.026-05:00

Okay, so you don't have time to read...I get it; I really do. Our lives are crazy busy, and we are lucky to get a brush through the hair some mornings...But what about right now? You're already on the internet cruising through Facebook, websites, and this blog!

Pleeeaaase, please just take one minute and drive by this site and join me in learning through scripture how to "love" people like God. This is such an easy way to spend some time in God's word...I just started doing this myself!

So if you are finding that time is limited in your world, then you might want to try using the internet as your source as well. This can be the start of something new for you!! So take a cruise by Youversion.com and begin to develop a deeper knowledge of God's love and how you can be the expression of His love here on earth...come on...let's do this thing together!

THE OTHER WOMAN

2011-02-07T16:35:00.008-05:00

The other woman. Beautiful, talented, creative, successful, witty, articulate...how many times have you wished you could be like her? That you had her talent, her looks, her creativity, her originality? Or maybe you don't want to actually "have" what she has, you would just like to be a replica and "copy" what she does...

Well that's just NOT who God made you to be! Not a replica of someone else...no, no, no...you are an ORIGINAL!! The bible
says that "You are fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14) and that He wants "to equip you with all you need for doing his will." (Hebrews 13:21)

Girl, you have got to know that you are a one-of-a-kind, original, unique, beautifully-made, wonderful woman who has spectacular things to offer the world in the name of Jesus! Make a commitment today to STOP comparing yourself to the other woman. Instead begin to spend that time focusing on the things that God has placed within your heart and rather than being a replica, you will continue to be the original woman that God designed and intended you to be!

From one original woman to another...here's to US!!

Confession of an addict: "I seek ministry people"

2011-02-04T07:11:00.007-05:00

There comes a point in a ministry girl's life when she needs to come clean to her fellow comrade chicks. . .well today's that day for me. Ready? Okay, I am an addict; that is, a web-driven, social media, ministry-seeking addict. There, I said it! When I first admitted this to myself, I thought, "This is so wrong." But then I looked up the definition of addict, and it said this. . .Addict, n., a person who is devoted to something; someone

showing a strong preference for something or someone. And I liked that I would be considered "devoted" to something worthwhile. . .

Since I became a passionate Christ follower, I have been inclined to glean information, teachings, studies, methods, ideas and messages from those people in ministry who are making a difference. . .virtually anything I can get my hands on via internet and/or through social media. And I have to say, I have accessed some really amazing ministry tools and teachings that have been life-impacting for me. Now I am not saying that I base every decision in my life or take every biblical position of the ministry leaders I follow, but I do have open ears to hear what God is speaking to me through their messages and teachings. And as a speaker, ministry leader and blogger myself, I have ingested tons of info that has helped me to be more relevant and current in how I address certain topics and issues in today's culture.

So as a web-driven, social media, ministry-seeking addict, I would like to share with you five of the ministry leaders that have helped me along the way. You'll see that this is an eclectic group, but that pretty much parallels my life and defines the way I live it. So take a peek and see who's impacting our world for Jesus. . .

Beth Moore (Author, Speaker, Bible Study Teacher)

Christine Caine (Speaker & A21 Campaign Leader)

Joyce Meyer (Author & International Speaker)

Andrew Wommack (Speaker & Bible Teacher)

Ed Young (Pastor of Fellowship Church)

A wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction.

-- Proverbs 1:5 (GOD’S WORD Translation):

GO AHEAD, PRAY. . .

2011-02-02T16:43:00.020-05:00

Just a little encouragement from me to you about praying...I have seen some pretty incredible answers to prayer this past week with The Experience. Try it for yourself and see what God will do!......If you need for me to stand alongside you and agree with you in prayer, just let me know in the comments below, or inbox me on Facebook. . either way, I promise I will pray!!

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

WHO ARE YOU...REALLY?

2011-01-27T01:28:00.012-05:00

Written January 21) Today is my birthday.... Along with billions of people living today on planet earth, this is the day that I celebrate with friends and family as the day of my physical birth into this world as "Linda". I have many other names as well. . to my daughters, I am their mother. To my husband, his wife. To some, I am a friend, and to others, an
acquaintance. To students, I am a teacher.

To many people, I have no significant title, but I have an identity as Linda Seidler, nothing more, nothing less. And all of this is okay with me. . .really it is. . .

But a thought came to me years ago. . what identity would I have if NONE of those titles were in my life anymore? I mean what would happen if "wife" became "widow", if "mom" ended up childless, if "friend" turned into "enemy", if "teacher" becomes unemployed? So in reading God's word, I came to the conclusion that I could not let titles or names define who I ultimately was. . .all of these titles are temporary!

Many of you may think like I have. . .that "who we are" is defined by a title, what we do or who others perceive us to be. Every worldly name that we carry is temporary, and although we work hard to achieve some of those titles, someday, each and every one will cease to exist! But don't you dare let this get you down. . .there's good news. . .scripture tells us that we are known by names that have eternal significance in God's kingdom and that will NEVER be taken away from us! YAY!!

So let me show you just SOME of the eternal names you can be called as a Christ follower. . I think you are gonna love to see what God says about who you are. . .ready?

God says that. . .
I am God’s child (John 1:12)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:20)
I am a member of Christ’s Body (1 Corinthians 12:27)
I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)
I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (1 John 5:18)
I am blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
I am chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11)
I am holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4)
I am adopted as his child (Ephesians 1:5)
I am in Him (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30)
I am forgiven (Ephesians 1:8; Colossians 1:14)
I am a saint (Ephesians 1:18)
I am salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13-14)
I am a personal witness of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am God’s coworker (2 Corinthians 6:1)
I am alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5)
I am raised up with Christ (Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 2:12)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)
I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
I am a member of God’s household (Ephesians 2:19)
I am secure (Ephesians 2:20)
I am a holy temple (Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 6:19)
I am a dwelling for the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:22)
I am completed by God (Ephesians 3:19)
I have been called (Ephesians 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:9)
I am a light to others, and can exhibit goodness, righteousness and truth (Ephesians 5:8-9)
I have God’s power (Ephesians 6:10)
I am His disciple (John 13:15)
I am victorious (I John 5:4)
I am chosen and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12)
I am blameless (I Corinthians 1:8)
I am set free (Romans 8:2; John 8:32)
I am crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20)
I am a light in the world (Matthew 5:14)
I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
I am the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)
I am safe (I John 5:18)
I am part of God’s kingdom (Revelation 1:6)
I am healed from sin (I Peter 2:24)
I am no longer condemned (Romans 8:1, 2)
I am not helpless (Philippians 4:13)
I am overcoming (I John 4:4)
I am persevering (Philippians 3:14)
I am protected (John 10:28)
I am born again (I Peter 1:23)
I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
I am delivered (Colossians 1:13)
I am redeemed from the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13)
I am qualified to share in His inheritance (Colossians 1:12)
I am victorious (1 Corinthians 15:57)

JUST DO IT ANYWAY!

2011-01-13T11:22:00.003-05:00

People talk, and it's not always nice. . .they will make accusations, imply terrible things, tear down your ideas and mistreat you. If I were a betting woman, I would lay some odds that you have experienced some, if not all, of these situations from people throughout your lifetime. Maybe it was a friend, co-worker, family member, and (here we go). . .yes, even a church acquaintance. And let me ask you this. . .how did you react? Were you stopped in your tracks? Did it prevent you from moving ahead? Were you too hurt to keep going? Okay. . .I'll let you stew on that for a few moments. . .

Ten years ago I placed a 3x3 quote on my refrigerator called ANYWAY. I got this quote from an article about Mother Teresa who also had it posted on the wall of one of her homes for children. Mother Teresa was a mighty woman of God, who ministered to the poor, sick and dying for 45 years. She was totally committed to the work of God and faced really intense challenges but did not let ANYTHING stop her from what she knew she had to do.

So I want to share these amazing words with you, and I want you to evaluate your circumstances and know that although things may be tough and people may talk, you can make a decision to push ahead and do what God is calling you to do ANYWAY!! This simple paper on the fridge has helped me so, so much over the years, and I think it will speak to you too. . .let me know what you think. . .

____________________________________

ANYWAY

The Paradoxical Commandments

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.

Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.

Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.

Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.

Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot down

by the smallest men with the smallest minds.

Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs.

Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.

Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.

Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.

Give the world the best you have anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God.

It was never about you and them anyway. (added)

Week #2:..Half-Empty or Half-Full?

2011-01-12T10:13:00.006-05:00

The glass. There it is. Sitting on the table. How would you describe it? Half-empty or half-full? Come on and be honest! The answer you give to this question is neither right nor wrong. . .the answer you give is based purely upon your own perception. How YOU see the glass and its contents or lack of them. . .and honestly, either answer is correct, but may be (not always) some indication of how we look at life.
For several years I have been teaching my daughters (while learning myself) this very basic concept of seeing circumstances in life through "half-full"
eyes. Our tendency many times is to look at a situation and focus on the negative. It's so easy to do...uggh! And if you're anything like me, you let your mind "go there" and conjure up things that don't even exist. WE NEED TO STOP THAT!! In order to begin to live positively on purpose it is essential that we begin to see things through a different lense which identifies something favorable no matter what we are going through.

Get ready. . .we've got a great year ahead of us (see how that works)!!!
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Weekly Plan on Purpose:
Make a decision to see the glass half-full.

Weekly Passage:
Philippians 4:8 (Think on these things)

Those One Anothers in Your Life

2011-01-03T07:20:00.004-05:00

This is an awesome compilation of 59 "One Another" scriptures from The New Testament that I recently stumbled upon. I loved it so, so much because it shows us through God's word how we are to treat, relate to and love one another (a verse for every week this year and a few extra!). If we truly take these scrips to heart, we'll experience the plan
God had in place for His people from the beginning of time.
BTW, some of these you may find to be incredibly challenging, especially with those "difficult one anothers" in your life. . .but you can do it!!! Ready?. . .Onward!

1. “…Be at peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50)

2. “…Wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14)

3. “…Love one another…” (John 13:34)

4. “…Love one another…” (John 13:34)

5. “…Love one another…” (John 13:35)

6. “…Love one another…” (John 15:12)

7. “…Love one another” (John 15:17)

8. “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” (Romans 12:10)

9. “…Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

10. “Live in harmony with one another…” (Romans 12:16)

11. “…Love one another…” (Romans 13:8)

12. “…Stop passing judgment on one another.” (Romans 14:13)

13. “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” (Romans 15:7)

14. “…Instruct one another.” (Romans 15:14)

15. “Greet one another with a holy kiss…” (Romans 16:16)

16. “…When you come together to eat, wait for each other.” (I Cor. 11:33)

17. “…Have equal concern for each other.” (I Corinthians 12:25)

18. “…Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (I Corinthians 16:20)

19. “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (II Corinthians 13:12)

20. “…Serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13)

21. “If you keep on biting and devouring each other…you will be destroyed by each other.” (Galatians 5:15)

22. “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” (Galatians 5:26)

23. “Carry each other’s burdens…” (Galatians 6:2)

24. “…Be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2)

25. “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32)

26. “…Forgiving each other…” (Ephesians 4:32)

27. “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5:19)

28. “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21)

29. “…In humility consider others better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)

30. “Do not lie to each other…” (Colossians 3:9)

31. “Bear with each other…” (Colossians 3:13)

32. “…Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.” (Colossians 3:13)

33. “Teach…[one another]” (Colossians 3:16)

34. “…Admonish one another (Colossians 3:16)

35. “…Make your love increase and overflow for each other.” (I Thessalonians 3:12)

36. “…Love each other.” (I Thessalonians 4:9)

37. “…Encourage each other…” (I Thessalonians 4:18)

38. “…Encourage each other…” I Thessalonians 5:11)

39. “…Build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11)

40. “Encourage one another daily…” (Hebrews 3:13)

41. “…Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)

42. “…Encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10:25)

43. “…Do not slander one another.” (James 4:11)

44. “Don’t grumble against each other…” (James 5:9)

45. “Confess your sins to each other…” (James 5:16)

46. “…Pray for each other.” (James 5:16)

47. “…Love one another deeply, from the heart.” (I Peter 3:8)

48. “…Live in harmony with one another…” (I Peter 3:8)

49. “…Love each other deeply…” (I Peter 4:8)

50. “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (I Peter 4:9)

51. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” (I Peter 4:10)

52. “…Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another…” (I Peter 5:5)

53. “Greet one another with a kiss of love.” (I Peter 5:14)

54. “…Love one another.” (I John 3:11)

55. “…Love one another.” (I John 3:23)

56. “…Love one another.” (I John 4:7)

57. “…Love one another.” (I John 4:11)

58. “…Love one another.” (I John 4:12)

59. “…Love one another.” (II John 5)

Contentment in 2011

2011-01-01T12:30:00.001-05:00

The clock is ticking. The pressure is on. It's almost 2011, and I am reflecting on the year gone by. This is a time where I usually resolve to do something "better" in my life. . . some kind of change that will be beneficial. . .be it spiritual, financial, physical. . if you're like me, we women can certainly find something in our lives that needs much improvement. And many times striving to be something different brings us great unhappiness and frustration.

But this morning I had a real revelation about life change after talking on the phone to a new ministry friend of mine, Tiffany Cooper, wife of pastor, Herbert Cooper, of People's Church. We were talking about the season of life that each of us is in right now and how to find true contentment while in that place. And although it may not be where we see ourselves staying, God has us there for a reason for such a time as this.

Now I am not saying that we shouldn't do a little self-improvement in the new year, I mean drinking your weight in lattes and eating chocolate donuts may not be the best decision for you in 2011! But what I am saying is that learning to find contentment in every situation in life is really God's best for us. So I've decided that this is my resolution for this new year, and I pray that you will also resolve to receive God's peace and contentment as you journey into 2011. . .here's to a great year!

Jesus' Birth via Social Networking?

2010-12-20T07:41:00.000-05:00

Jesus' birth told the FACEBOOK way. . .relevant, current. You'll smile; you'll tear. . .a MUST SEE for EVERYONE who has a Facebook account (share this everywhere).

The Invisible Woman

2010-12-16T23:14:00.005-05:00

Do you ever feel like no one can see you? Like you are an invisible woman? Well God sees you and knows everything that you are going through today. Take the next 5 minutes to watch Nicole Johnson's sketch, "The Invisible Woman", as she brings a powerful message of hope to every taken-for-granted woman in today's world. [This video is from Fresh Brewed Life, Inc. and Nicole Johnson]