Saturday morning update: OH MY WORD, YOU GUYS! THIS TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS EVER ON THIS BLOG! SO MUCH FUN! You guys are incredibly interesting. I am knocked out right now with a sense of awe that God would allow me to interact with you. I have tons of respect for you guys. Keep doing the thing and keep resisting the cookie cutter despite the (Christian??) social pressure. You are much more interesting this way. Just hold close to Jesus and don’t let being different become it’s own pretense or attention-getter. Keep that gorgeous authenticity that makes this community my favorite cyber spot on earth. Good grief, I am so thankful for y’all.
Hey, everybody! It’s been a long time since we’ve done a survey to see who God has brought together to form this sisterhood. It’s a blast not only to behold our common bonds in Christ but to revel in our diversity as a community of very different people committed to one glorious Savior. We’d be bored stiff if we only opened our hearts and lives to those who are just like us. If we have to line up exactly on about 100 points of doctrine, we are liable to get pretty lonely. We don’t even necessarily have to work out a difference to our mutual satisfaction to treat one another with mutual esteem and to honestly love one another. Always preferring someone remarkably similar across the table from us still smells a lot like Narcissus. We may even be fooling ourselves but, at the end of the day, it’s just another form of mirror gazing. Gross.
When I get to see a group of you out there after a Living Proof Live, I always wish I could freeze the moment and stare at each of you one by one. It is the most incredibly refreshing sight. You cannot fathom how different we look in person, all banded together in a holy huddle. It makes me so dang happy. It is clear in that context that we were drawn together by something so far removed from packaging. You and I know that is Jesus. Oh, how I pray that God smiles when He drops in on this community, holds time tightly in His hand, and stares at each of us one by one.
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:11-12
OK! What do you say we do a survey? Complete each of the following as succinctly as possible. Lindsee and I will LOVE bringing these in. Let’s do this today for the pure Jesus-joy of celebrating community!
1. Your name and where you live.
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if you’re in school, tell us where and what line of work you’re steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us you’re a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
5. What is your #1 hobby?
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind.
8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am ___________________________________________________________________.
1. Vanessa/ Tampa, FL
2. 29, soon to be 30 in November *Tear
3. I was 5 yrs old. I accepted Christ on my parentâs bed. My mother led me and my two cousins to Christ.
4. AML (Anti Money Laundering) Analyst at big bank đ
5. The beach (anything to do with it)
6. Yes, Grace Family Church.
7. YES! His name is Chico and he is a mini dachshund
8. Biggest disappointment happened almost two yrs ago now. Biggest elation..I am starting a new position at work this upcoming Tuesday.
9. Sleeping in, getting a late lunch somewhere on the water (you can get a view of the bay without going all the way to the beach here in Tampa), and watching the sunset at the beach…this would all be done with friends or family of course đ
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am a softy at heart.
1. Hilarie Howard – I live in Alexandria, AL.
2. 41
3. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at youth camp when I was in 8th grade.
4. I am a high school science teacher.
5. I love to read Christian fiction – especially scientific stuff.
6. I am a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Alexandria, AL.
7. I have an 18 year old cat named Boomer.
8. My biggest disappointment lately is not being able to go to Puerto Rico next week on a mission trip with my church. Elation – watching God move and answer prayers in the life of one of my former students.
9. A perfect Saturday would be hanging out with my friends – cooking out and playing games.
10. Only those close to me realize that while I am loud and outgoing I am very insecure and unsure of myself.
1. Your name and where you live. Heather Gerard, Bellingham WA
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 40
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? Accepted Christ at a very young ageâŠ.came into a relationship with Christ at 20 years old after some difficult life circumstances.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I worked in public schools as a para-educator and school secretary. I am currently not working outside the home, but wrangleing my two middle schoolerâs full time!
5. What is your #1 hobby? Food/Nutrition
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes. Cornwall Church in Bellingham, WA.
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. YesâŠan adorable, sweet, couch potato shih tzu named Daisy.
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Health issues/quitting my job!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Alone time with God, coffee in bed, breakfast with the family, trip up to the mountains, stop at an apple farm for fresh cider and apples, out for dinner to my favorite pizza place, come home to a cozy fireplace and a dramatic, tear-jerker movieâŠall with my husband and kids.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am an open book about the areas of struggle in my life.
1. Your name and where you live.
Elise – Coastal Georgia
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
55
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
8 years old in bible school
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I am a graphic artist by trade but starting school to get my masters in couseling to be an addiction counselor.
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Just being outside doing anything… but I love antiquing or “junking”
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yes – Methodist – The Chapel
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
Yes – 2 cats… one independent and one codependent
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
My boyfriend of 4 years diagnosed with brain disease/my first grandchild
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Outside working in yard or walking or “junking” and then watching college football on my HiDef TV!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am completely committed to helping and loving addicts and the imprisoned addicts in my town and also those going through divorce.
Hey! Beth,
A busy day here for me but I will try and whistle this off!!!!
1. Betty Marschner I live in rural ND I am a wife of a farmer/rancher.
2. 60 ish!!!!
3. Evangelistic services at age 10!
4. Retired was a lab/tech and also worked as a res agent for a leading hotel chain for 7 yrs.
5. Reading
6. Yes LCMS (Lutheran Missouri Synod).
7. Yes,I just lost my beloved minischanauzer of 12 yrs just a month ago still in grief. Also have a corgi and 10 Morgan horses!
8. Mediocre crop and wondering how we are gona make it financially. Ecstatic that our Mon eve Bible studyis bursting at the seams this year.
9. Women’s ministry outtings like retreats etc.
10. Miraculously delivered from serious mood swings but at times suffer from a mild depression especailly when encountering losses or disappointments. On very minimal medication though compared to how I once was PTL!
This has been a fun week with LPM!!!
Love Ya,
Betty M
1. Kadie- Tinley Park, IL
2. 38
3. When I was 5, at night with my mother..
4. Stay-at home mom. Maddie(9) Jake(6) Luke & Lilly (3 yr old twins)
5. What’s that? See #4
6. Yes! Harvest- Palos
7. We had to put our 10 yr. old boxer down last year. Promised Maddie a puppy when she turned
11- couldn’t imagine puppy training and potty training happening simultaneously!
8. Failure to see complete victory over a stronghold/seeing small signs of victory to come!
9. An uninterrupted day away with my husband!
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am still grieving the loss of my dad and both grandfathers. ( lost all 3 within 6 months)
1. Emma Servies
Greenback, TN (40 minutes outside of Knoxville, TN)
2. I am 17 years old.
3. At age 12, in a wednesday night youth group.
4. I am graduating from high school this year. My ultimate career goal is to help people in some way. Whatever that way is, though, God has not revealed yet.
5. Baking and photography are tied.
6. Yes, First Baptist Church of Friendsville (and my youth group is at Two Rivers Church)
7. I have a Lemon Spotted Beagle and I named her Lemon Lime (I was six years old, at the time. haha)
8. My severe anxiety coming back/God working through that fear in ways I have never seen before.
9. Spending time with friends and family and my goddaughter.
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am sensitive and easily heartbroken.
1. Ruth Anne, Jacksonville NC
2. 30 yrs.
3. 5 1/2 yrs, God was drawing my heart even then and I accepted Christ with my mom present.
4. I’m grateful to be a stay at home mom.
5. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
6. Yes, FBC Jacksonville
7. Our soft coated wheaton terrier, Izzy.
8. I’ve been training with a group to run my first 5k tomorrow, and I injured my hip and I’m not sure I can run now/Greatest elation is hearing my son pronouce new words. It is so precious and hilarious. (he is almost 3yrs)
9. Sleeping in! (I miss those days) Then spending time with my husband and son outdoors on a beautiful day.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am doing some hard emotional work right now.
1. Corley in Conway, Arkansas
2. 29 years old
3. I was 14 and part of a vibrant youth group when Jesus took hold of me.
4. Iâm a recruiter for a small Baptist college and a campus minister with the local Baptist Collegiate Ministry
5. This time of year, my #1 hobby is traveling for work. ï But other times I love to read, write and be crafty.
6. Iâm involved in the awesome Oasis Church in North Little Rock, AR.
7. No pets. They would surely die from a lack of me being at home.
8. My recent biggest elation was hearing from a dear spiritual mother that God had given the two of us the exact same scripture (within the same 24 hour period) for our mutual encouragement. I wrote in my journal, âARE YOU KIDDING ME JESUS?!â It means the world to me.
9. The perfect Saturday would consist of the trifecta of having a sleepover with my favorite people while eating my favorite foods and getting a pedicure. And shopping. Okay a four-fecta.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am a hot mess. But a fun one. ï
1. Hannah – Louisville, KY
2. 25
3. I accepted Christ at 16 at a youth conference that was held annually at my church.
4. I work in financial aid at seminary where my husband attends. I help students with scholarships.
5. I love to craft: sewing, painting, etc. Hot glue guns are the best! đ
6. Yes. We are members at Highview Baptist Church, however, my husband fills the pulpit whenever he can at area churches.
7. Yes. We have a 3 yr old (large) cat, Derby, and a 2 yr old yorkie, Rupp. (we love UK basketball) đ
8. disappointment: interacting with a nonbeliever who was hurt by a believer. elation: seeing the Lord’s provision, not just in our lives, but friend’s and family’s lives.
9. sleeping in. big farm style brunch. college football (although our UK wildcats are kind of sad at football). dinner and games with our friends/family.
10. a crier: i bust into tears over sad things, happy things, sweet things, God things… doesn’t take much. đ
1. Jenny, Yukon, OK
2. 39
3. 10, VBS
4. stay at home mama to 4 kids
5. hobby? taking care of kids, women’s ministry
6. Yes, Covenant Community Church
7. no pets. Oh, except a betta fish named Peter
8. disappointment is related to hubby’s job, elation is how well my kid #3 is enjoying school (i was worried!)
9. Perfect Saturday…. soccer games, relaxing afternoon puttering around house, date night with hubby at end!
10. messy. (:
1. Your name and where you live. Sandy Bowers, Bryan, Ohio
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 54 years (old or young depending on the day.)
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? For me, I don’t have a specific date…..it’s been an ongoing acceptance and is still happening.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I am a part-time kindergarten aide…..wears me out EVERYDAY!
5. What is your #1 hobby? Scrapbooking!
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? This is a tough one. We were at a United Methodist church for 14 years until my husband got a new appointment this past June. My teenage kids still go there. My husband travels to different churches in a supervisory capacity. I tried going with him since we have never been able to worship together, but it does not feel right to me. I need a church home….. It’s been several months, so I have been going back to the church we left (with the OK from the new pastors.) It’s still weird. đ
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. NO PETS for me. Never had them growing up, so never really wanted any. (I know you are shaking your head in bewilderment!)
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Not being able to go to Reading, Pennsylvania for LPL simulcast (or any other LPL due to distances!) Biggest recent elation: My daughter’s election as sophomore homecoming attendant….and my son’s awesome ACT score.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Sleeping in (if there is no Cross Country Meet that morning!) Laying around. Checking Facebook, Twitter. Curling up with a good book. Gotta do laundry but I don’t really mind. Doing my Bible Study homework. Having a nice dinner that I don’t have to prepare (like that ever happens) Ice Cream. Bed early.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am INSECURE. I try to hide it.
OK! What do you say we do a survey? Complete each of the following as succinctly as possible. Lindsee and I will LOVE bringing these in. Letâs do this today for the pure Jesus-joy of celebrating
1. Jennifer, Danville Il
2. 32
3. 12, traditional church setting – walked down the center aisle during “Just as I Am”
4. Nurse
5. Playing piano or singing or cookingâŠmaybe a tie!
6. Ridgeview baptist church (husband is one of the pastors)
7. No pets, but I do have a 2 & 5 year old đ
8. Disappointment ~ best friend left our church
Elation ~ we are still best friends
9. 70 degree weather, clean house, laundry don, no plans, just me my husband & kids!
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am sarcastic & witty đ
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1. Natalie, living in Seattle, Washington
2. 19! College sophomore.
3. I accepted Jesus as my savior when I was a little girl in preschool
4. I’m a college student at Northwest University studying Psychology. I also nanny for two families- an 11 yr old girl, 9 year old boy, and a 14 month old boy
5. Spending time with my family
6. Yes! I love attending The City Church, pastored by Pastor Judah Smith.
7. My family at home as a dog named Ezekiel Deacon. He and I are not that great of friends (grin)
8. My first year of college I was in Dallas Texas and it was really rough, but I just got home a few months ago and it has been a hard transition at times. My biggest elation has been loving my new school, as well as getting to work at a cupcake shop over the summer!
9. Sleeping in! Lunch with friends, swimming at my lake, watching movies with my family.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am a lover of stories! I love hearing about people and getting to know their story.
1. Beth, Omaha, NE
2. 34
3. Went to church all my life and baptized as baby, so always have accepted Him.
4. I am a stay at home mom
5. Reading
6. Yes, St. Stephen the Martyr church
7. No
8. Disappointment–Bible study ending abruptly
Elation–Sponsoring a child through Compassion.
9. At home, hanging out with my kids and husband, making a hot meal
10. Fearful
1. Your name and where you live.
Megan Hood
Mickey Mouse is my neighbor, here in sunny Orlando, FL
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
28…just too darn close to 30!
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
Accepted Christ as a young girl probably about 5 or 6
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
A few months ago I called myself a PDC (professional diaper changer) but I recently just potty trained my youngest child. Guess I’ll have to revert back to stay-at-home-mom? I am also a youth pastor alongside of my husband.
5. What is your #1 hobby?
writing
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
I attend Church On The Living Edge in Longwood, Fl. Mrs. Beth you would LOVE it!
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
No pets. My son has severe allergies/asthma to cats and dogs and a few other furry animals. We are believing his healing is coming!
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
My biggest disappointment – taking several steps back in a situation I had placed at the alter long ago. Sometimes, I just want to be in control đ
My biggest elation-realizing this month we will celebrate 10 years since my husband received Christ, 10 years since we began dating, and being able to travel together to minister the gospel twice this month.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Perfect Saturday…a day so hot and humid we have no choice but to splash around in the pool all day. No cell phones, no tv, no computers – just an old school camera snapping pictures of my kids, husband and me. Now, THAT kinda sounds like a country song!
10 Complete this sentence:
Only people who really know me realize that I am loyal at all cost, love peace, speak the truth because I believe somewhere deep inside God’s allotted us enough strength to deal with it.
Thanks for your ministry Beth! ____________________________
1. Daniell Mt. Juliet, TN
2. 27
3. I was probably 7-8 in Vacation Bible School.
4. Stay at home mom or as I like to call it CEO of Domestic Affairs
5. LOVE TO READ!
6. Silver Spring Baptist Church
7. 2 cats
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â not losing weight like I had planned to… starting again today â your biggest recent elation. knowing that I can homeschool my little one and she exceed!
9. A perfect Saturday is spent with my husband and kids going on a hike, playing outside, watching some football, and then a movie with popcorn.
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am trying really hard to grow in Christ and rebuild to keep me from spreading it to my kiddos.
Jill. Bryant Arkansas. (go astAte!!)
34 yrs young
Accepted Christ at 9yrs old. Southern baptist church. Preacher preached on tithing, đ
LCSW turned stay at home mom
Learning guitar!
Very involved at Midtowne Church in our city.
Had an English springer spaniel named Weldon, until this summer đ
Biggest disappointment: family just lets you down sometimes
Biggest elation: my sweet firstborn loving kindergarten and God answering prayer for a wonderful teacher.
A cold Saturday filled with football and relaxing!
Only people who really know me know that I’m most insecure in areas where you’d least expect it, yet I won’t put up with people’s crap.
1. Your name and where you live. Heidi Worthey, Moreland,GA
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)I am 44.
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I was 14 years old, and our church choir had gone to a local church revival to sing, at this point I thought I was saved, but during the revival the Holy Spirit began to convict me. I did not go forward because I thought I was saved, I called my Youth Sunday School teacher when I got home and told him how I was feeling, he immediately came to my grandmother’s house that night and we prayed together and I accepted Jesus as my Savior!
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I worked for Delta Airlines for over 7 years before I was married, but I have been a stay at home mom for over 16 years now! I thank God and my wonderful husband for the privilege to be able to be home with my kids! (I did work for a couple of years as a Receptionist in a doctor’s office while my husband was in Seminary)
5. What is your #1 hobby? Ummm, that’s a tough one! I love technology…I have a blog that I love to keep up, though right now it’s about a year behind! I spend alot of time with my daughter and her activities.
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes, My husband is the Senior Pastor of Luthersville Baptist Church, Luthersville, GA
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. My daughter is allergic, but we do have two goldfish…Annie and Auggie
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. My biggest recent disappointment would have to be that I have given up on Weight Watchers, my husband was losing fast and mine was slow going and it became very discouraging, so I canceled my membership/ my biggest recent elation is my 16 year old daughter, Chase, was inducted in the National Honor Society last night. I am so proud of her! It was a great night!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. I have two…I love cold rainy days were we all (me, my husband, and daughter) snuggle on the couch and watch movies or a perfect Saturday could also be a long drive in the car, not particular destination just driving!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am not myself, and not happy with life as it is at this time!
Oh my! I am very sorry to hear that u r unhappy! I felt that way b4 and had a hard time losing weight. It was my thyroid. Have u had that checked? I hope u can find ur happiness. Sometimes just a little part time job that gets u out in public and talking to other adults can help. Sending good wishes and prayers
1. Christy – lived in Houston all my life, but just moved to Nashville
2. 43
3. I was led to the Lord by my fabulous father at the age of 4. I remember the whole thing.
4. I am a teacher by education and was the elementary children’s director at our church until our move.
5. Shopping (I admit it…)
6. Tough finding a new group of girlfriends, but we joined a church and then my neighbor invited me to a Bible study doing the James study. It makes my heart happy to see the Houston skyline at the beginning of the video
7. One dog, named Charlotte Hope Brown or “Charlie” for short. She is a mutt, but a good dog.
8. Moving away from my family and friends and having our possessions flood in a warehouse there/my oldest daughter was cast in her first play as a freshman at college.
9. Sleeping late/breakfast in bed/playing as a family/date night with hubby
10 Only people who really know me realize that I really want to be a Christian stand-up comedian.
1. Tori, Round Rock, TX
2. 45
3. 10 yrs. old at Vacation Bible School
4. Wife/Stay-at-home mom
5. Watching Kids’ sports & activities
6. yes, the Fellowship Round Rock
7. an Australian Shepherd dog named ROCKET and the world famous orange tabby cat named FIREBALL
8. Disappointment – close friend’s 3rd cancer diagnosis; Elation – spent last weekend in Canton, TX shopping with my 4 SISTERS!
9. Sleeping late, staying at home with the family, hanging by the pool with a good book, and making some fabulous dinner
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am a gooey center inside a hard candy shell.
1. Your name and where you live.
Pam Woods – Hotchkiss, Colorado (western slope of Colorado)
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) – 58
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
I was running HARD away from Jesus but He finally caught up to me – about 23 years ago, I was living in the Washington, DC area, and a friend was inviting me to her church, blah, blah, blah – it actully happened on the eastern shore of Maryland… beautiful sunset, heart full, falling for HIM!
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I work at a bank in Paonia, CO, as a loan processor.
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Reading, reading, reading – then sewing by hand (counted crossstitch) or machine
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Paonia Friends Church
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
YES, 16 year old back lab-Katie, my best buddy; 3 indoor cats, Meow-meow (the white long-haired cat[please don’t hate me because I’m beautiful], Gracie (the best cat in the world-knows what I’m thinking, watches me put on makeup in the morning, & helps me in the morning with devotions by laying on my Bible) and Bob (black cat boy that is ALL boy but very sweet when he lays on my chest and purrs); 3 outdoor cats (Mommy and 2 sisters – half wild that I feed)
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
My 86-year-old mother who is getting her affairs in order and doesn’t know Jesus (at least no that I know of)/becoming more involved in my church – AMAZING!!!!!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
breakfast with the girlfriends, taking a drive in the country, sewing, definitely staying home and pottering (I love that word!! -someone else used it from the UK!!!)
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I …
cry at the drop of a hat – doesn’t take much!!!
92 year old woman was just baptized at Applegate Christian Fellowship in Oregon, quoted as saying, ‘I get it, I really get it.’
Its never over!
1. Lauren Gross. Louisiana originally. Currently Kampala, Uganda
2. 24
3. When I was 16 years old at a youth group worship night.
4. I am a missionary ministering to orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda
5. reading anything and everything
6. Yes, Watoto Community Church in Kampala. The River Community Church in Natchitoches, LA
7. No pets
8. God steering me away from adoption for this season. / getting to see some kids this past week that I met and fell in love with on my last trip to Uganda
9. Hanging out at home with my family, playing games or watching movies.
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am completely clueless about what God is doing in and through me most of the time.
1. Melinda Smith Fowler from Arkadelphia, AR
2. 54
3. I was 8 years old when I went to my parents and told them that I had accepted Christ and asked to visit with our pastor and be baptized.
4. I am a Computer Programmer with Ouachita Baptist University.
5. I love spending time with my family.
6. First Baptist Church, Arkadelphia
7. Madeline â a full blood Chihuahua and Pepito â a PomChi mix (our girls named them from the Madeline books)
8. I love being the Mom of 2 college aged girls. They keep life interesting and exciting.
9. Spending time with family and having time for a long walk with much reflecting.
10 I am uncomfortable breaking out of my routine.
1. Your name and where you live. Anna, Georgia
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 40ish
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? at 8 in church.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I’m an economic developer who works to recruit industry into my county & works with existing industry to assist it to grow.
5. What is your #1 hobby? Honestly, at the moment it’s probably Braves baseball.
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? First Baptist Elberton!
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. Two horses – Lady & Gracie
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. losing an industry that was considering us/my mom coming through surgery really well.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. In pajamas till noon, being outside with the horses.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am…..outgoing. When I first meet people, I am not.
1. Your name and where you live. Shelly Judy, North Webster, IN
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin): 51
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? Friends home, praying for an upcoming church revival
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) Principals’ secretary at Wawasee High School.
5. What is your #1 hobby? Scrap booking (especially our grandson!!!!!)
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Warsaw Community Church, Warsaw IN
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. One Dog – Miniture Snauzer
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. My husband being released from his job/the birth of our first grandchild.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Breakfast out and then sitting on a warm beach.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am a lot of fun!
1. Karla – Waco, TX
2. 47
3. Age 15, sitting in the church pew.
4. Stay-at-home-mom, help hubs with his business (home builder).
5. I love to feed the birds and want a garden.
6. Yes, First Baptist Church of Woodway.
7. I have a Border Collie named Angel. Smartest dog I know.
8. Disappointment: myself in dealing with repeating patterns from my past / elation: finding a great pair of jeans. Just sayin’, it’s a hard thing to do! đ
9. A foot rub, a big breakfast, organizing a junky closet, skipping lunch and eating a big dinner cooked on the grill by my husband.
10. I am…someone without a passion.
1. Your name and where you live. Tara Hollingsworth, Loganville, GA
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 36
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I was 9 yrs. Old & it was after reading a childrenâs book about a little boy who accepts Jesus as his Savior. I so wish I could remember the exact name of that book & find it today!!
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I work for Gwinnett County Tax Assessors office as an Admin. Assistant
5. What is your #1 hobby? READING & Zumba (sorry I love them both so much equally)
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? I am so in love with my church family at GUMC (Grayson United Methodist Church)!! I especially DEARLY love my group of gorgeous women on Saturday mornings for our Beth Moore studies!!! ï
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. Yes!! Yes!! We have my (girly) indoor dog that is a Carnie Terrier (looks JUST like Toto on Wizard of Oz) and her name is Zoey. We have our (manly) dog outside that is a full blood gorgeous black lab named Onyx and then we have our newest little babiesâŠMax & KatâŠbrother and sister kittens (axp 2 â 3 months old).
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Recent disappointment would be failing once again to stick with a regular workout/recent elation is getting our mortgage caught up and started tithing regularly!! (Praise you, Lord!!)
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Nice gorgeous fall weather started out with some quiet time on my back porch and cup of coffee then snuggle time with my two little girls and their daddy and then off to somewhere fun for the day with my little bunch! ï
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am one FABULOUS mess! ï and FIERCELY love & am loyal to those Iâm closest with!!
Now this is the kind of pop quiz I ENJOY!
1.Yanna Westmoreland Bryan, Texas
2.The LORD willing I will be 54 Oct 21
3.When I was 9 at church camp in Pennsylvania
4.I am a personal assistant to a sweet lady
5.#1 Hobby; Bible Studies!!! I could do “homework” 24/7
6.A&M Church of Christ College Station
7.SWARLEY! a 4mth old beagle, my first grandpuppychild he belongs to our 19yr old son, and needless to say we babysit alot and love it.
8.Best moment when someone signed my Bible and used the same verse (Ps 27:4)I wrote on the Siesta Scripture Memory wall. I am certain God and Jesus did a high five when I read the note and they gave me a flood of happy tears.
9.Perfect Saturday cool temps, hot tea, Bible study, then antique, flea market, garage sale excursion with my hubby and if he’s not game the same day solo, or with anyone!
10.Only people who really know me realize that I am not the same since I gave God complete control of Yanna.
1. Hilary – West Michigan
2. 32
3. As a young child, at home with my mom.
4. Director of Children’s Ministries at our church. Also, Wife and Mom and School Volunteer. đ
5. Probably reading. Followed closely by volunteering, writing, and social networking.
6. Yep! I work there! đ Grace Community Church, Hudsonville, MI.
7. An ancient collie dog named Brady, a German shepherd pup named Sophie, and a fat old maine coon cat named Tiger. We could make a fortune if there was a viable market for domestic pet hair.
8. Having to wait for something God’s promised me/Getting to go to Nashville for a LifeWay Kids Ministry training conference last April, all expenses paid. đ
9. Time at home with my family in a clean house that I didn’t clean! đ
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am profoundly called.
1. Your name and where you live. Lisa â Pittsburgh, PA
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 39!
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? About 5 years ago in my upstairs hallway with my face to the floor â He had just delivered me from a severe stronghold.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) Full-time online English teacher â I work 3 days home and 2 in office so I get the best of both worlds. (Husband and I work for the same company and have an amazing boss.)
5. What is your #1 hobby? Shopping! Less superficially, writing.
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? No. Praying mightily to find one.
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. Yes! Two cats and four fish.
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Realizing God wanted me to stop hiding from myself and from Him./Realizing God wanted me to stop hiding from myself and from Him. (Iâm sensing a theme in my life!)
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Waking early for quiet time with a cup of tea, snuggling my husband and babies and watching cartoons until lunch, then playing outside all day until dinner.
10. Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am⊠terrified of change.
LPM Siesta’s and Mama Beth add yours too! đ
Gail Morris, Cowtown, Tejas
54 and proud of it!
I accepted Jesus during Vacation Bible School when I was 9. I’m still His child.
I’m a writer, trying to glorify God with each written word.
I chase rare birds. There’s a large contingent of us around the world.
Absolutely invested in a local body. Can’t thrive as a Believer without a body of sisters & brothers! Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX
No time for pets cause I’m chasing birds.
My most recent elation? Joining a group of God loving women at BSF.
Waking with God on my heart. Breakfast in my PJs with my binoculars focused on a bird. Getting a phone call to go chase a rare bird. Chasing it. Arriving home happy and content after seeing said rare bird. Lying down with God on my heart.
Only people who really know me realize that I could eat Mexican food for all 3 meals, every day, any day.
Gail!
We are so close, Siesta! đ Cowtown… đ Well, anyway… Just good to see a Fort Worth gal on the roster. Loved your answers!
Bless you,
Michelle
1. Your name and where you live.
Danielle, new to Chicago, IL
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
27
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
When I was 7 at VBS
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
Moody Theological Seminary, not sure what I’m steering toward yet!
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Reading
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yes, Uptown Baptist Church
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
Yes, a dalmatian dog named Domino!
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
Leaving my Family behind in Atlanta / Starting Grad School at Moody
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Fall Weather, a Leisurely Walk, a Good Book, Coffee, Scripture Study, and Family
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am… not as independent as I appear to be.
1. Your name and where you live. Debbie Hill, Auckland New Zealand
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 43
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I was 8 years old, with my mom in the home I grew up in the UK. Was raised in a Christian God loving home, one night was afraid of the storm outside, my mom asked me if I wanted to give my heart to Jesus, I said yes and the rest as they say is history.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) I work part time for a Life Insurance company 3 days a week and then use the other 2 days during the week to run the teaching ministry of my local church, run a life group and connect with some fabulous girls 1-2-1.
5. What is your #1 hobby? watching movies; music and hanging with friends but probably about to be DIY and gardening (just bought a house)
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes, The Life Church, Penrose, Auckland, NZ
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. No
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. biggest elation is buying my first home and the amazing miracles God did to make it happen. Biggest disappointment is unintentionally hurting a friend.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Sleep in, lounging around in PJ’s for the morning, shopping and lunch with friend, dinner with friends,
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am very soft on the inside.
1. Your name and where you live. Janet Worthy, Odessa, TX
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 59 for 3 more monthsï
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? 5th grade, youth group at FBC, Jackson, MS
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) Degreedï and careeredï in Accounting before staying home to raise 3 daughters. Now I work for my hubby (we own an oil-field related business) as his Purchasing Agent.
5. What is your #1 hobby? SCRAPBOOKING!!!
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? FBC, Odessa, TX
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. Chin, our beloved Chou, and Charli, our precious mutt!
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. 2 Âœ years ago, we lost our only grandchild to SIDS at 7 months old. That daughter is now pregnant again, due in May, 2013!!!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Tomorrow!!! The high temps here will be in the 50âs! Hallelujah!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am continuously battling a terrible temperï and struggle to control my tongue.
1. Your name and where you live. Montague, CA (very north of the state on Oregon border)
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)- 39
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? As a child but grew away from the faith. Re-accepted about 3 years ago.
4. What line of work are you in? College Counselor
5. What is your #1 hobby? job, 3 daughters, cattle ranch…hobbies? LOL, I wish.
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes, Grenada Community Berean Church
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. A golden lab and a chihuahua, plus 4 horses and about 120 cattle (yes, cows can be “pets” too đ
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Seeing people I love being treated unkindly. Elation…our recent trip for the first time with all 3 girls to Disneyland and watching the pure joy in our children’s eyes.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Having a relaxing day at home with friedns and family, just laughing and enjoying each other.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I …have my struggles and insecurities like everyone else.
1. Your name and where you live.
Mindy Jones – Sugar Land, TX
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
34
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
I was 9 years old – it was at my old church in the baptismal. There is only one thing I remember very well about that day: I looked at my, then step-mom, and said, “I just feel really clean” and I rubbed my left arm. I will never forget that feeling. I surely didn’t understand it at the time but I have never felt it since.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I am a stay-at-home-mom of two amazingly crazy and wild children – a boy and a girl, 2 and 4 respectively. I also love to serve on the worship ministry team at church;-)
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Singing – writing – playing guitar
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yep – Bayou City Fellowship;-)
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
1 dog – Japanese Chin and 5, yes 5 cats;-)
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
God showing me that I was not all that and a bag of chips. Seriously. An aost everyday of parenting – ha! I could constantly do better. Recent elation: helping my sister’s fiancĂ© realize that the best place he could propose to her was when she arrived at the airport from a month long school-study in Europe. She knew he had a ring and was going to propose and you know how girls’ minds work! We all knew she was wondering if he would propose at the airport when he saw her. All his guys friends told him she would be too tired and not want that – but me and my mom made sure he knew it was the perfect proposal. And it was! Absolutely beautiful! With 1 hour notice, we all rushed to the airport and got it all on video;-) Sorry that was long!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Hanging with my hubby and kiddos – napping while they play around us;-)
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am a total goofball and love to make everyone laugh – and I might use bodily functions to do that! Ha! Now you know too much;-)___________________________________________________________________.
1. Heather Petal, MS
2. 37
3. 13, Youth retreat with the church I still call home today
4. Accountant
5. Studying
6. Macedonia Baptist Church
7. No pets
8. Disappointment – My dad being stuck at MD Anderson in Houston for soooo long
Elation – Encouraging test results for the first time in a couple months!!
9. The perfect Saturday would be sleeping in until about 7:00, then waking up to an empty house. I would spend the morning studying and drinking coffee. Around lunch I would want my people to show back up and spend the rest of the day enjoying each other…college football, movies, lake, park, shopping, anything without sibling rivalries.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am scared to death right now.
1. Cara Koski -Fridley, MN
2. Age: 31
3. I accepted Jesus in middle school but gave my life to Him @ 19. Feeling hypocritical about yrs of anxiety & worry as a believer, I resolved to finish reading a book I was initially intimidated by (The Mind of Christ)In it He made the pieces fit.
4. I’m getting a Masters of Divinity(Greek/Hebrew)AND actually God prophetically called me 2.5 yrs couple years ago to have a teaching ministry & gave YOU Beth, as an example!:)But it was much to my shock & amazement, so I was very uncertain for a long time. Then when I met you with the other siestas at the LPL in Lincoln last yr, He gave you a word to give me that confirmed the calling!!!
5. #1 hobby: Painting pictures while listening to praise music.
6. Church: Yes, Substance- Roseville,MN
7. Pets: Since I’m at my parents house I’ll say yes. We have a yellow lab & my Grandma’s beagle.
8. Recent disappointment: not being able to find a permanent part time job yet that works with my class schedule. Recent elation: Giggling with my 5 month old niece & her 3 yr old brother calling me a princess out of the blue đ
9. Perfect Saturday: sleep in somewhat, God time, workout, opportunities to meet with friends for deep convos, reading for fun or maybe a movie. I’ll stop this could get long!
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am…a rare balance of of artistic and concrete. (INFJ/ISFJ) My BFF teases me that it’s like she’s has 2 BFFs đ
1. Heather Jackson-Harrogate, TN
2. 38 yrs old
3. I was 5 years old when I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior. It was a Sunday night and our pastor was preaching on hell. I knew that I didn’t want to ever go there! When he asked if there was anyone in the crowd who didn’t know if they would make heaven if they died to come forward for prayer, I went to the alter. His son, who is now our senior pastor, talked to me and then led me in the sinner’s prayer. I was baptized soon after.
4. I am a stay at home Mom and full time caretaker to our 8 year old special needs son, Cooper, who requires around the clock care.
5. My #1 hobby is reading.
6. I am a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY. I have been a member for 33 years, since becoming a Christian.
7. We have a boxer named Rocky who is a huge baby, a blue heeler mix named Mylie who is an absolute mess, a female Muscovy duck named Shaq (named after Shaquille ONeal-I have no idea why), who I believe has had a nervous breakdown if such a thing is possible for a duck, and a Red-eared slider turtle who is over 10 years old, well outliving his life expectancy but not his ability to make an entire room smelly.
8. A. My most recent biggest disappointment is that a new medication for Cooper’s seizures did not work-he continues to have them despite all our efforts and prayers. They are awful, he stops breathing and it feels every time like I am watching him die. I continue to trust that God has a purpose for this, because I know our loving Father would not allow our son to suffer in vain.
B. My most recent biggest elation was definitely getting to attend Living Proof Live in Knoxville, TN with my sister-in-law and a few other precious ladies from our church! We had a blast!
9. My idea of a perfect Saturday? My whole immediate family is home. It is snowing outside, enough to completely blanket the woods behind our house and the open fields around us. Every branch on every tree is coated with snow but, miraculously, we have not lost power. A fire is roaring in our gas fire place. All four of us are watching a movie together after eating a delicious supper, something wonderful is baking in the oven and my husband has cleaned up the mess. The house is spotless clean and cozy and everyone is happy.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am not very confident in myself or my abilities. I have a lot of aquaintances who think I am happy and funny and am a strong person. They would say I am pretty and might even say I am an inspiration to them because despite caring for a special needs child I seem to have peace and joy and seem to have it all together. The people who “do life” with me know that I have low self-esteem, constantly struggle with eating/weight issues, and anxiety and depression. I think I am, at best, average looking, I talk too much and too loud and often review things I have said and then really beat myself up for Them. I have a fear of failure, I struggle with pride and jealousy and I blow it daily as a wife and mother. I feel unworthy of God’s love because of past sins, even though I have confessed them and know God has forgiven me. I desire to have a consistent, intimate, personal relationship and walk with Christ, but most days I blow that too. I am thankful that God’s mercy is new every morning and that he loves me despite all of this.
Oh Heather, your disappointment breaks my heart! Praying for you and your son. May God provide meds/healing for him soon. And may He also show you that you are so much more than question #10, He loves you so.
Melene, Chesapeake VA
45
I grew up going to church and can’t remember a day when I didn’t believe in Jesus. In my late 30’s, I began to understand that it is more about believing, but also having a relationship with Him and I gave my heart to him and also got baptized.
I am a wife, mom to two teenage girls, a piano teacher and a Military Wife.
Cooking-experimenting with new recipes and making up my own.
Yes, Bethel Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA
A 2 year old male Golden Retriever named Winston
Seeing prayers answered through my daughter’s low self esteem and anxiety issues getting better and also the peace God has given me even though I don’t know what will be happening with our family next summer. A move, a retirement for my husband from the Air Force?
Perfect Saturday-either shopping and going out to lunch with my family or friends, OR-at home with good football games on the TV and no where in particular we have to be.
Only people that know me realize I don’t completely open up to others.
1. Heather, Nederland TX
2. 32
3. During vacation bible school when I was in 5th grade! Really rededicated myself in high school and have been going to the same church since!
4. I am a chemical engineer, a new mommy and a wife. I have many, many jobs on my plate and I wouldnât trade any for the world!
5. Right now itâs photography and photoshop! Iâm going to figure it out if it kills me! I also like to read.
6. Yes. I attend Happy Valley church in my hometown. We classify ourselves not by a denomination, but as sinners saved by grace.
7. No pets, we just had a baby so I wanted to wait on getting a pet!
8. Becoming a mom has been my biggest elation. He is the sweetest thing and shows me a glimpse of Godâs love every day. I canât think of a major disappointment right now. God has me on top of the mountain right now, and I am so thankful for that!
9. Laying on the couch, reading or playing with the baby. Itâs hard to find a weekend we donât have something going on, so staying home, not doing anything sounds amazing to me.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am pretty funny. I tend to be shy around people I donât know, so once I get to know someone, I open up more.
1. Cathy. Mobile al
51
At Age 11 in a southern baptist church
Dental hygienist
Beach
South Coast Church in Mobile Al
No pets
Struggling financially. Never seem to get ahead
Perfect Saturday would be surround by friends and family doing anything. Being single includes a lot of alone time in which I do not enjoy
Fight insecurity
1. Heidi. Franklin, Tennessee
2. 32
3.  21, quietly in the back row of a Calvary church in Monterey, California.  Following Him began slowly- but has been building MUCH steam! Praise God! đÂ
4. Stay at home mom to my BEAUTIFUL gift from the Lord, JJ- 8 months old.Â
5. So many things.. But cooking wins out!Â
6. Yes, Grace Chapel in Leipers Fork, TN.  My husband and I are challenged and growing and I am SO grateful to God! đÂ
7. Yes! Our FIRST baby, Cheyanne, an almost 9 year old lab-mix.  She is SO gracious with our son- she really tolerates more than she should! đÂ
8. I actually got online just now to find a way to write THANK you! I am on week one, day five of James, Mercy Triumphs- my heart is beating wildly as I do my homework (I chose to over-achieve and do level 5) I just want to be one of the MANY voices saying THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!  I could go on & on & on…really! Thank you will just have to do for now.Â
9. An afternoon of discovering some new museum, or park, or cute little town with my husband, son and our dog. (LOVE to see new places and take photos!)
10. Only people who really know me…. Know that I am a very serious person.  I enjoy deep conversation, education, and change! I am pretty bubbly and light hearted with most people so they may not see the quieter side of me. đÂ
1. Cathy, Lebanon, OH
2. 55 and happy to be alive!
3. I’ve been in church all my life almost and I tried to live a christian life but found I didn’t really understand it. I was always doubting because I didn’t feel anything. I finally settled it with the Lord when I was about 32 and it was at a revival service at the church I was attending at the time.
4. I’m an Administrative Assistant for our local police department and have worked here for 36 years, the 1st 25 years as a dispatcher.
5. Blogging (is that a hobby), if not then reading.
6. Yes. My husband is pastor of our local First Church of God.
7. I have 1 beautiful dog named Lily who is 10 years old.
8. disappointment – didn’t get much beach time on our vacation // elation – had a great time at Disney World on vacation.
9. Lunch with my husband (and daughters if they are home), running errands (which means go to Walmart) & visit with my family (parents & brothers & sisters) in the evening.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am not very confident.
1. Your name and where you live.
Sharon Frederick, MD
2. Your age or general age grouping 60
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I was 12. Truth is I did isn’t learn about relationship or a real walk with Christ until I was 50ish
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
retired Hairdresser who is getting the itch to go back to work
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Scrapbook, knitting, crochet
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yes. Damascus Road Community Church
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
A cat named Tabitha
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
This is tough . My grandchildren always delight me.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Spending time on the golf course in 70 degree weather with my husband and other couples, dinner out, come home, hot shower, pj’s, popcorn, and tv
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize __when I speak in front of people I feel really inadequate, nervous, but they also know how far I have come in the past 5 years._________________________________________________________________.
1. Paula Rhoades, El Salvador
2. 45 đ
3. I asked Christ into my heart in a small church in Arkansas when I was 13, but didn’t
truly make Him Lord until I was 20.
4. I am a missionary serving alongside my amazing husband, Jeff
5. My number one hobby is skyping with my two amazing kids who live in the States.
6. We are church planters that come alongside national pastor’s. We are currently working
with Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva (New Life Baptist Church) in Lourdes, El Salvador.
7. No pets…but there is a small lizard that would like to come in…he lives in the garden.
8. Honestly can’t think of any big disappointments, LOVE seeing God move in the hearts
of those around me…I just want it for them so bad and they are getting it!!!!
9. My perfect “anyway” would be to have Jeff and the kids all under the same roof…sigh.
We are going to be together this Christmas đ
10. Just like anyone else…sometimes as a missionary people tend to think I’m more
spiritual than they are…wrong!! I have to deny my flesh and feed my Spirit just like
everyone else. If it were not for grace…
ps – Just want you to know Beth, that there is a small group of ladies down here that absolutely love and adore you!! We are so blessed to have to come and teach us each week in my small living room. We are currently “Believing God!”
1. Linda Bartelso,IL
2. 55
3. In the backyard with Mom at 6,after a big fight with brothers.
4. homeworker
5.Quilting and walking
6.Faith baptist Breese
7. 2 little dogs, 7 cats
8. disappointment not able to see grandkids very much, see the weight keep coming off
9. A Saturday would be free of things that have to be done.
10.Only people who realy know me realize that I am not as brave as I let on.
1. Your name and where you live. Kathy Wilshire, Mansfield, TX
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)50 (I can actually say it now after 9 months!)
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? age 7, Vacation Bible School
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) Wife of 31 years to my high school sweet heart, mom of 4, including twins as the youngest, school nurse at intermediate school (5-6 grade)
5. What is your #1 hobby? Texas Rangers Baseball!!
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? FBC Mansfield, since 7th grade, except for a few years interspersed while in college, etc
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. Max 3yo Yorkie
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Elation-I got a new wheelchair at my office! (I know, I’m a nerd!)Disappointment- Rangers pitiful game on Wednesday to lose the AL West.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Sleep in; catch up on tv shows on DVR; Texas Rangers baseball game
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am Really soft-hearted, despite what the kids at my school think!