Accountability

Lately, that's what it has been about... accountability.  So our church is doing a study that has daily readings.  I always set out to read studies like this every day but usually I'll fall behind a few days and before I know it, I've quit all together!  So this time, on the day before our first reading, I set up an accountability group and a few people from my church joined it.  I was hoping for everyone to post when they read it for accountability and a few have here and there but it has really worked for me!  I have not missed a day yet of reading because I started this group and feel it really does hold me accountable and I'm so glad.  I'm enjoying this time every day.

Recently, DH (the wonderful man he is) bought me a Kindle Fire and I have become a huge a fan.  I have signed up for a few alerts to free books and yesterday there was a great find!   It's No Secret: Revealing Divine Truths for Women by Rachel Olsen.

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It's free on Kindle and Nook this week only. (update:  it's no longer free but still a good read!) So, I decided to use this study when we finish the one from church in about 2 weeks.  I am very excited about it. So much so that I just started another group for this one on Facebook where I can hold myself accountable again.  So, if any of you would like to join me here is the link to the group on Facebook.  I'd love to have you join me!  If not, I'll just hold myself accountable. :o)

Here's what amazon says about this book:

It's No Secret: Revealing Divine Truths Every Woman Should Know

Are you ready to trade your everyday issues and emotional hang-ups for a life of greater intimacy and fulfillment in Christ? Then it's time to discover some God-sized secrets to living the Christian life. Rachel Olsen's writing is lighthearted and fun but she packs a true spiritual punch.  She's serious about helping you: 

* Handle petty conflicts and criticism with grace
* Overcome the competitive urges that keep you striving
* Grow spiritually despite life's setbacks
* Relax unrealistic expectations in favor of emotional stability

* Uncover a surprising means to worshiping God amidst your busy schedule
* Discover how to make what you give away ultimately return to you
* Find adventure as you yield wholeheartedly to God

Explore twelve principals straight from scripture with Rachel, and then delve into the Bible yourself with end-of-chapter studies. Grab your coffee cup and a copy of It's No Secret and come discover twelve secrets the world doesn't know that every woman should.

I'm ready!  Are you?

Happy Dance!

I am so very excited about the In-home Bible Study I'm starting!  We are going to brown bag it during the lunch hour on Mondays at my home.  We are starting with the book "Made To Crave" by Lysa Terkeurst.  I'm just excited about reading the book again but this time with others!  

So far I've had 3 friends tell me they are interested in being a part of it.  AND they don't know each other so they will be getting to make new friends!  FUN!

I am hoping it will be a very comfortable, laid back lunch with lots of fellowshipping about our readings.  The first Monday we'll just have our lunch and get to know each other better.

I am very excited.  So excited that I already have planned what will be in my brown bag for lunch next week!  :o)

You can read about the book here.  And you can RSVP for it here.

Imagine me doing a happy dance!  :o) :o)

In Home Bible Study

Hello my friends,

Well, I've been thinking about this a lot lately and so I would like to invite you to join me in an in-home Bible Study at my home.  Very casual in my living room. I'm thinking it would be neat to have it during the lunch hour and Mondays are a good for me so...

How about a Brown Bag Bible Study at my house?  Bring your lunch and we'll talk about what we read during the week and share our thoughts.  Great fellowship!  Let's say we'll start Monday, Aug. 8. 

Right now "Made to Crave" is on sale at the Kindle store for $2.99 so I thought this would be a good one to start with.  I read it last winter and really enjoyed it.  I am starting it again and would love to do this with others.  It's not a diet book.  It's really about realizing that we are made to crave God.  We don't seem to recognize this craving for what it is though and we use food, tobacco, alcohol, facebook, work, and so on and so on as a substitution. What we really crave a relationship with God.

So, if you would like to join me, I'd love to have you!  Just comment here or email me or facebook me!  I can't wait!

P.S.  If you don't have a Kindle (I don't), you can download the Kindle App for FREE to your computer or phone or ipod.  Or you can just buy the book.

P.P.S  We could even do this over Skype for those not local so let me know!