5 Lies of the Devil - Update

Whassup, peeps?

I just dig you guys the most!! I just wanted to offer a little update on the study. I have had about twenty ladies express interest in participating, and I am out of my gourd with excitement! You guys have been asking some great questions too that I'll address here for everyone's benefit:

How much homework will there be? None :-) That goes against every teacher instinct in me, just so you know!

Is there a book or other materials to purchase? No :-) The Bible will be our text. We'll have a lesson and discuss as time allows. That's kinda the format we'll follow...

What if I cannot come to all of the sessions? That's not a problem at all! Each evening's lesson will be independent of the others. Please come even if you cannot come to all five.

Has a location been determined yet? No. Many of you have made GENEROUS offers of space (THANK YOU!), and I am not even ready to choose a place yet. If I had already secured a space for 10-15 people, I would be worried about it being too small at this point. My plan is to ride it out a little longer to get a fairly decent estimate. I am trusting God to bring every lady He wants and then trusting Him to provide the right space for His purposes. If you have emailed me your information, I will make sure you know where we will meet in plenty of time (which may be a very relative promise ;-) Please continue to send space ideas and offers. They are greatly appreciated!

How do I sign up? Just email me (secawthon@yahoo.com) your name, email address, and mailing address. I need that info from each lady planning to participate.

Is there a cut-off date for signing up? No, but. As soon as you know that you would like to be involved, please shoot me your info - purely to allow us to choose an appropriate space! Having said that, if you find out about the study two weeks after it has started and you want to come, please email me and for the love of Pete come on. Nothing would tickle me more!

I have always wanted to do an FAQ post. How exciting (and dorky)! I am souped-up hyper about this chance to pursue Him with you! Keep the questions coming, and TTFN...

MOVE THAT BUS!

Okay, have I annoyed you enough on FB and Twitter this week? Well, that's over and without further adieu - the big reveal :-)

I am tickled......I am beside myself......I am spazzing in a very big way! If you have been around these parts before, you may know that I love to teach. I am especially passionate about teaching women. Especially about what God has done for me.

So, there's no time like the present for grabbing the bull by the horns, right? I am going to be teaching/leading a 5-week study. Details are listed below:

FOR WOMEN ONLY!

All women. Every woman. Any women. Crazy female hormones preferred :-)

Tuesday nights @ 7:00-8:30

Sept. 8 - Oct. 6

Location: To Be Announced

(looking to partner with a business or restaurant with

a meeting space suited for the size of the group)

Lies We'll Dismantle:

1) God will not put more on you than you can handle.

2) Follow your heart and you'll find happiness.

3) You've got plenty of time.

4) Your faith is a private issue.

5) Sex - it's not that big of a deal.

So, how do you sign up? Anyone interested in participating should email me (secawthon@yahoo.com) her name, email address, and mailing address.

That's it!

I would greatly appreciate you helping me spread the word, and I am souped up hyper to see what God has in store...

PS - If you have any questions, you can leave them as comments, and I'll answer them for everyone. Or you can shoot me an email :-)

Final Clue: FOUR!

Full disclosure on Sunday :-)

Tres

You guys are super fabulous, and you are definitely on the right track!

Now to put to rest the FAQ of the week. The football player featured in Clue #1 is Jonathan Meeks, a freshman who will be playing for our beloved Clemson Tigers. And, you guessed it, he'll be wearing the #5 jersey for the team this season. That contribution came from the hubs, who can hardly wait until football begins.

On with the fun, Clue #3...

The Devil Went Down to Georgia - The Charlie Daniels Band

Clue #2

No, those jeans don't make your butt look big.

Momma, I didn't do it.

No, officer, I wasn't speeding.

Honey, I don't think she's attractive at all.

That ole' thing? I've had it in the closet for years. Don't you remember, sweetie?

This is just something I threw together really quickly. It was nothing.

What? I didn't go to Target this morning; that must have been someone with a truck just like mine.

Of course, I remember that today is our anniversary!

I'm fine.

Wow! You haven't changed a bit.

I was just kidding.

The check's in the mail.

She's just a friend.

This is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you.

A Lil' Somethin' Up My Sleeve: Clue #1

I got a lil' somethin' up my sleeve. Here's clue #1; stay tuned for more throughout the week and full disclosure on Sunday :-) I can hardly stand the suspense...

Who's That Girl?

Stress reliever #37 before the start of school: A 12-inch haircut.

Four ponytail elastics: free

My Sunshine's new do: $20

That smile. You guessed it - priceless!

She cracked me up when we were walking in FOR A BASIC TRIM!

"Momma, if my hair is long enough today to cut, can I get a do?"

"A do?"

"Yeah, you know. Grammie has a do."

Well, I do believe Fancy got herself a do now, huh?

Poll in the Wall

PLEASE HELP! I am doing a lil' research and would love some blogland assistance. Will you take a moment to visit my sidebar and vote in the poll question.

Just curious about something...

I hope to share soon.

Sundry

Right about now. At this stage of summer. I feel like I am in the movie Groundhog's Day.

I have been studying the Psalms this past month or so, and I have actually been fairly consistent in doing that. I am studying a chapter until I sense that the Lord is done with it before I move on. I am on Psalm 8 and will probably be in the Psalms until I outlive my teeth, but, hey, it's not a bad place to be! Here are some of my fave verses:

• Psalm 4:4- ..., when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.// I love to snuggle down in prayer, and I so treasure when I choose to be silent and He speaks.
• Psalm 4:6- ..., Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.// What a prayer!
• Psalm 6:3- ..., How long, O LORD, how long?// How many of us can ask Him that right this minute? And our queries would cover a multitude of issues. His masterpiece is alive because He can speak to me and you with that one verse and be addressing two totally different waits. Love that!

I really dug in on Psalm 5. Oh, my goodness. "Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing." When do we sigh? Frustrated. Tired. At wit's end. Exasperated. Don't know what to do next. He is even attentive to our sighs. Love that! And "[i]n the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." Certainly this is the verse that challenges me to shake off slumber to start my day with Him, and then I love the picture of waiting in expectation. That could be a definition of faith. To wait in expectation. I want to wait with great expectation! I want to be more reverent (v. 7) and for Him to lead me in His righteousness (v. 8). The imagery of His Word allows us to see Him act on our behalf; I have been praying recently that the Lord would spread His protection over my family and that He would surround us with His favor as with a shield (v. 11-12).

I am loving my new tee (beauty from ashes); you can check it out and preview the new kids' tees at http://www.wildolivetees.com/. Thank you to my dear friend Erika for introducing me!

Sacrifice = giving up something good for something better. Following Christ has a cost. He tells us that. If we are not sacrificing anything, we aren't getting God's best. And not even just sacrificing something to serve Him but rather sacrificing something to know Him. To love Him more. To just be more obedient. More submitted. What is He asking you to sacrifice to know Him more intimately? Do you believe that your sacrifice will make room for His best in your life?

NewSpring Church has moved to the Florence Civic Center. Sunday mornings @ 9:15 and 11:15. Would love to see your smiling face walking through the doors...