Hey ya’ll! Obviously I am WORD-EEEE because this is my 500th post!! Woo-hoo. God has blessed me so much with so many readers and wonderful blog friends. I remember when the Lord made it crystal clear to me that I was to take The Point from a weekly email to a blog. BLOG?? What in the sam-hill is a blog, I thought? Can I even do a blog?
Apparently I learned and have done it 500 times. It has been a blessing and a blast. Thank you all for stopping by and visiting with me over these past 500 posts. I’m praying for God’s anointing for at least another 500!!!!
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I wanted to share some pictures from my weekend with you. Whew! It was an intense weekend, but one where God showed up in huge and amazing ways.
On Thursday last week I had the privilege of speaking at North Metro FBC in Lawrenceville, Georgia for their spring ladies Bible study brunch. There were about 50-60 beautiful ladies there and my topic was the importance of Bible study in my life. This message is really my testimony. In it I talk about specific Bible studies that I have done and how they impacted me.
My dear friends Cindy and Kristin accompanied me for prayer support and a bit of retail therapy. We had a wonderful day, although I dragged them out of the bed very early that morning in order to make the brunch.
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| Cindy, me, and Kristin |
Peeps, this is one beautiful young lady that you need to check out. Her name is Ele Gilliland and she has the voice of an angel. She is only 13 years old, but already has recorded songs written for her by Cindy Morgan. Yes, I said Cindy Morgan, from Point of Grace. She is every bit as sweet as she is beautiful. God has incredible things in store for her!
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| Ele singing for us at the brunch |
I have been friends with Mary Cox, first lady of North Metro FBC, for several years. She and her husband, Frank, are a dynamic couple who love the Lord with all their hearts. I am blessed to call them friends. Brook and Shannon were the co-coordinators of the brunch and they did a fantastic job!!
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| Mary, me, Brook and Shannon |
On Friday, my ministry partner, Kristin Adams and I packed up my car and headed to Lake Guntersville State Park to serve the ladies of Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church from Birmingham, Alabama. This was a stunningly beautiful location and I only wish we had had more time to explore.
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| The view from the balcony of my room at Lake Guntersville State Park |
Nancy Owen, director of Women’s Ministries at Mountain Chapel UMC, is a precious woman who knows how to put on a retreat. She was amazing to work with for both Kristin and myself. Thanks Nancy for all your support and prayer.
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| Kristin, Nancy and me |
For those who have never heard Kristin sing….well, there just are no words. She took us before the throne of God so many times over the weekend! Her voice is INCREDIBLE and her heart of love for Jesus shines through her singing. I count it an honor to have her as my ministry partner for the events where I speak. She is the real talent….I just ride in on her coattails.
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| Kristin leading us in worship |
The ladies at this retreat ranged in age from 20’s to 90’s. In this picture you see me with three ladies who kept us all on our toes. Esther and Janet, on the left are sisters. Esther is 90 and Janet is 92. Mary, on the right, is the spring chicken of this trio at the tender age of 80.
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| Esther, me, Janet and Mary |
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| Group pic outside on the terrace at Lake Guntersville |
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| Talking to the group about the importance of legacy |
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| Kristin and Holly visiting |
Everyone had nametags with designs on the back. The designs assigned the ladies to certain groups. Here the ladies are showing me their nametags.
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| Stones of unforgiveness left at what symbolized the mercy seat of Christ |
Following my message on forgiveness, Kristin sang “Mercy Seat” for the invitation time. No kidding, I thought the rapture might happen in that moment. It was an incredibly moving and special time and one that I will ponder and cherish for years to come. Ladies came from all over the banquet room to drop their stones of unforgiveness at the Mercy Seat of Jesus.
After months of prayer, preparation and planning, Jesus showed up and just did the thing. He softened hearts and drew them closer to Him. He flat out humbled me as I was reminded how far He has brought me in my walk with Him. I still have such a long way to go, but every day I seek Him with all my heart. I am so honored that He would allow me to do His work in this generation.
It would be my honor to speak at your next event. Interested to learn more? Go to my Speaking Info page here.
