Thursday, December 29, 2011

From Julia and Kaci

At PiNK we have had many exciting things happen. The Sunday before Bible study launched, we had our first leaders meeting ever. I cannot express the sweet time we got to have and I feel like we became even closer as sisters in Christ. Then we kicked off our first Bible study for Winter 2011 and it was incredible!! God moved in His beautiful, glorious ways and brought change to each and every heart! I was so excited to see all of the girls there and studying God’s Word with them! There was such joy left in my heart after having the opportunity to worship together and really seek God together! I love coming to a better understanding with fellow believers of what God is calling us to be and do! I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for the rest of winter Bible Study!


- Julia












Wow. That is the only word that comes to my head when I think of the first week of winter Bible Study - The Difference. Let me just say that our leaders are impeccable! Every single one of them has such a servant’s heart and is so willing to serve no matter what area! I had leaders who possessed such joy while cleaning out the fondue pot! Now that is beautiful! I am so blessed to be part of PiNK! This is the first Bible study where we have worship and let me say, tears were flowing! I love this passage in James, “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (1:22-23). I feel like this is the theme for my life this winter. Not to only hear and receive the word but spread it, like wildfire! I also love the first part when James writes to receive the word with meekness. Oh, how beautiful it is to see the girls come and just grow in their faith and truly receive the word in pure, genuine, meekness. Having girls from different ages and all stages of life come together as one and worship our Lord and Savior is something that is so unique, genuine, and pure! Bible study could not happen without obviously, Jesus Christ, but also the leaders. I know that I am so grateful for them and their constant love for the girls and for the ministry. This winter is totally rockin' my world and I absolutely love it!


- Kaci


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Questions!

During PiNK's winter Bible study, girls have submitted questions they'd like to have answered. Here are the answers to the questions asked so far:

1. When you try to stop surrounding yourself with people how do you not hurt their feelings and what if they keep coming back?

I'm thinking you are speaking about surrounding yourself with people who do not live for Christ....

Unfortunately, sometimes feelings do get hurt when you decide to sell out and live for Christ. It's not something you intentionally do, but your decision to live for Christ will draw boundaries your friends will not understand. Maybe if they keep coming back they are looking for Christ. Here are some things to do to help you work through this...

a. Spend personal prayer time daily with God.... actually the Bible says, "to pray without ceasing", meaning to pray all day long. I find myself asking Him questions daily, so I talk to Him all day long.
b. Learn the Word of God. Study the Word daily. Ask God to show you things in the Word which can make you stronger and apply them daily.
c. Ask God to help you find at least one or two good friends who love Him.
d. Seek God for direction on how to handle them. Sometimes you have to make a stand and say, "I'm no longer doing those things, I'm living my life for Christ now, and I like you as a person, but I can't do the things we used to do anymore."

2. What are some self-esteem building verses in the Bible?

Self-esteem issues can come from many different factors in our lives, but believing God's perspective helps us keep a healthy self-esteem.

Biblical self esteem consist in seeing ourselves as God sees us, and accepting ourselves as God accepts us. This is founded on the humble acknowledgment that God is responsible for every positive attribute we possess. "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who has made us." Psalm 100:3. See 1 Corinthians 4:7. This foundation enables us to enjoy and use every good quality, without trace of pride or false humility, because God receives the glory. A biblical perspective on our self esteem enables us to see ourselves realistically and accept ourselves as we are both in our human condition and as we are in Christ--- a new creation.

Self esteem includes many specific areas. Nine key areas are addressed below and are from a biblical perspective. The first five areas have been especially distorted by our cultural values. We struggle with self esteem to the degree that we accept society's value rather than God's in these areas. See Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 10:12.

1. Appearance - God values the inner beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit over physical attractiveness. See 1 Peter 3:3,4 and Proverbs 31:30

2. Competence - "Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God" (2 Corinthians 3:5). See Philippians 4:13 and Exodus 31:3. God gives true competence as we abide in Christ. See John 15:4,5. God values yieldedness above competence. See Exodus 4:10-14 and John 15:9,10.

3. Intelligence - God made each of us with sufficient intelligence to accomplish His purposes through us. "Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand" (Isaiah 64:8). Mark 12:30 commands us to love God with all our mind. It is difficult to love him with a mind which we reject as created inferior by Him. God does not value man's intelligence when it is exalted apart from him. "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate" (1 Corinthians 1:19). God values wisdom, knowledge, insight, and understanding above intelligence. And he gives these to us as we seek and ask. See Proverbs 2:2-6 and James 1:5.

4. Personality - God is responsible for the basic foundation of our personality, and to reject it is to reject His creative ability. "Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker. Does the clay say to the potter, 'What are you making'?" (Isaiah 45:9). Paul readily acknowledges weaknesses in his personality. "I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with demonstration of the Spirit's power" (1 Corinthians 2:3,4). "I am unskilled in speaking" (2 Corinthians 11:6). Even though Paul could admit personality problems, he didn't reject himself because of them. God values the fruit of the Spirit in our lives above personality. And as each fruit becomes evident, our personality becomes more Christlike.

5. Success - God's view of success contradicts the world's view. In Philippians 3:4-6 Paul listed his successes and then counted them as rubbish in order to gain Christ. God promises two kinds of success through Christ.

1) Unconditional success, based solely on Christ's work. See 2 Corinthians 2:14 and Romans 8:37.
2) Conditional success, based on both Christ's work and on conditions which we must fulfill e.g. meditation on the Word and obedience. See Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2,3; and abiding in Christ (John 15:4,5). God values faithfulness above success (in the world's terms). See Luke 16:10 and Revelation 2:10.

6. Unconditional Worth - As God's beloved children, we are of inestimable worth to Him on an unconditional basis (Ephesians 5:1, 1 John 3:1,2). We were "bought at a [very high] price" (1 Corinthians 6:20), "chosen" (Ephesians 1:4), a "dwelling place in which God lives (Ephesians 2:22), and much, much more. In fact more than 200 descriptions of us in the New Testamentattest to our unconditional worth because of Christ's work. Let's not deny his grace by giving into untrue feelings of worthlessness.

7. Acceptance of Weakness - Scripture never commands us to be critical of our weaknesses. In fact, we have a High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:14). Yet most of us can't tolerate weakness, and so we can't accept ourselves as God does, with our weaknesses. The Lord said to Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Paul's healthy response was, "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses... For when I am weak, them I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). This attitude centers our thoughts on Christ rather than on self, enabling his power to flow through ourweaknesses. See 1 Corinthians 1:25-31.

8. Self-Love - God expects us to love ourselves (as He does), with agape. The only negative reference to self love in Scripture is 2 Timothy 3:2, where philautos means to be selfish or self-centered. God's view is "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:39); "He who gets wisdom loves himself" (Proverbs 19:8); "He who loves his own wife loves himself" (Ephesians 5:28). To love ourselves in a biblical way is to seek the ultimate, eternal good for ourselves, and this motivates us to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness" (Matthew 6:33).

9. Freedom from Guilt - Guilt can be satan's "flaming arrows" sent to wound our sense of self esteem. But God has already dealt with all our guilt; we only need to appropriate His solution for it. To fail to do so is to fall into satan's hands. True guilt is resolved only through Christ's blood, according to 1 John 1:7,9. False guilt (feeling guilty when we aren't) is common among Christians. But it has no legitimate place in the Christian life, for in Christ we are described as holy, blameless, beyond reproach, consecrated, reconciled, righteous, justified, and more. Study, claim, and meditate on Colossians 1:22 and 3:12; Ephesians 1:4; John 17:19; Romans 5:9,10,19 and Romans 8:1,30.

Self-condemnation not only destroys healthy self esteem; it places personal feelings and judgments above God's own testimony to the effective sacrifice of his Son. Meditate on 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Summary - A healthy perspective on self esteem depends on heart-level integration of God's Word, which corrects distorted cultural values and internal judgments that destroy a biblical sense of our value in God's sight. We are not worthy, but we are of great worth. God has said so much in his Word about our worth to him that is must be very important to him that we integrate this truth into our hearts. Let's consciously work on growing in our understanding and acceptance of who we are, as His creation and beloved children.

TEN AREAS OF SELF ESTEEM IN THE SCRIPTURES
Ken Williams, Ph.D.

3. I have a boyfriend who says he has a personal relationship with God, but I don't see it. What do I say to him to get him to start a relationship with God?

For you to see your boyfriend's lack of personal relationship with God says a lot - it means you have very good spiritual discernment. You can encourage him to get in a guy's Bible study, but actually he has to want the relationship with God, and nothing you say or do can change his heart.

Here's some things you should be concerned about:

a. Is he drawing you closer to God, or away from God.
b. Is his mind more on making-out and doing ungodly things, than godly things?
c. Does he want to do and go places you know are not right?
d. Has he ever suggested to you to do things you know your parents would be upset about?

If you answered "yes' to any of the above questions, then I would caution you about him. If he is not really living for God now, he may not actually ever live for God later. There are no guarantees. You need to ask yourself if he is really worth risking your relationship with God.

4. I know God music is AMAZING! but why can't we listen to other music too?

God allows us to do whatever we want, but it doesn't mean because we can all things are good for us. Paul writes in
1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV - "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive." Listening to music that does not edify Christ only adds things to your life which could affect your life in ways you don't need. Why open a door to something which could negatively affect you? There is enough in life to deal with without adding more to it. There is all kinds of Christian music to choose from - hip hop (Tobymac), rock (Skillet), worship (United). Why fill your mind with junk from people who don't care one thing about your God, when you have an opportunity to fill your mind with things that edify the God you serve?

Often I hear that "music doesn't affect me". I'm quick to respond by saying a few things:
- If hearing things does not affect you, then when someone gossips about you and you "hear" about it, you wouldn't care.
- If hearing things does not affect you, then when you tell someone you love them, it shouldn't bring comfort or security.
- If hearing doesn't affect you, then when the enemy tells you a lie, you wouldn't ever believe it.
- If hearing doesn't affect you, then when someone says something mean or rude to you, you wouldn't react.
- Here is another example: Ever hang around someone who is sarcastic or gossips too much? Then you find yourself doing the same thing?

All music carries a message. Therefore, if you are listening to lyrics that are sexual, cussing, or down right dirty, then it will affect you.

Matthew 15:13-20 - He replied, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." Peter said, "Explain the parable to us." "Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. "Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.'"


Because music is such a huge issue, PiNK Ministries has a portion of this blog dedicated to this topic called Music Monday. We highlight Christian artists from various genres of music. Check in on Mondays for some good suggestions.

5. I have been praying for my friend who goes to church and has been going her whole life but she doesn't believe. Her Mom forces her to go! I have been talking to her but she refuses to listen. What more can I do?

Pray, and be cautious. Prayer changes things. Sometimes we don't see the results from our prayers for some time, but pray for her and continue to encourage her to read her Bible and pray. The "cautious" was added because sometimes when our friends will not listen, even those who go to church, they can make bad decisions. Be cautious not to be a part of her decisions should they go into a direction which is not godly. Protect yourself by not following her if she goes down the wrong road, but never quit loving her and praying for her.

6. How do you get back to Jesus after being apart from Him for a very long period of time?

Ask Him to forgive you for leaving Him out of your life, and then start praying daily & studying the Word. The Word will show you some things you need to change. Don't run from it, embrace what God is telling you to do and allow Him to change you to be more like Him. The more you walk with Him daily, the harder it is to get away from Him.

7. I don't feel like I've reflected God so much, but if I decide to, I'm afraid that kids will be freaked out by what I'm saying. I just want to know how to get a good start on telling others about God. I'm asking how to overcome my fear to glorify Christ.

First, start with your personal relationship with God. Start with praying first thing every day. Before you go to school and take time to read your Bible. As you get stronger in Christ then it will be much easier to overcome your fear. Just start having a great relationship with Jesus and He will give you the wisdom on how to handle each situation.

8. Have you ever had a day where you didn't feel like you reflected God? How did you overcome that?

Yes. I repented, picked myself back up, and asked God to help me overcome whatever caused me to feel like I didn't reflect Him. Learning scriptures on the subject and memorizing them, saying them several times a day, helps me overcome specific areas in my life.

Also, if you are looking for specific verses for topics I love the site: epictrek. It has great scriptures broken down into topics.

9. I want to be more like God and make a difference but I don't understand how.

Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If not, then ask Him to come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. Then, start reading the Word beginning at Matthew (in the New Testament) and get a notebook and write down things He shows you in His Word. Study those things and learn them. Start praying every morning and throughout the day for God to show you things. Ask Him to give you wisdom and understanding of things in His Word. He will open doors you never expected. It's the greatest life!

10. I was in a relationship, and called it off, because he didn't have the same values as me, 2 different personalities. I miss him. What do I do?

Don't go back. If you called it off because of the differences, then God showed you something. Missing him is normal, but time and God will heal that area. I have always found when I get involved in helping at church, serving with children, or assisting a ministry it's easier for me not to dwell on the issue. Maybe there is a young girl you can mentor or tutor, or befriend, and encourage in Christ.

11. I go to Bible study and I go to church and I say, "Amen" and I feel like I'm acting and I'm sick of it but I go back to the something when I leave and I have always had trouble with that I feel like I can't keep Jesus and sometimes like I don't even know Him?

Have you asked Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of your life? If so, then how much time do you spend praying and reading the Word of God? If you want to know Him you have to do it His way, which is through prayer and reading the Bible. Plan a time where it's just you and God. I can guarantee your life will become amazing! But, you have to do it His way, not yours. You need to make a choice, my friend. The only way to know Jesus is by making Him a part of your everyday life, and when you do, He will open doors and do great things in your life!

12. How should I reach out to non-Christians without being their friend without falling with them?

Jesus was the master at doing just that.....He hung around with sinners but they never affected Him. Why? Because of four things He constantly did:

a. He spent time every day praying. Several times a day.
b. He taught the Word. Which means He knew the Word - learn the Word
c. He spent more time around Believers than He did sinners.
d. He selected the places in which to meet with sinners.

If you will spend time praying and studying the Word of God on a daily basis, surround yourself with strong godly friends, then God will open the door for you to reach non-Christians. First get yourself into a secure place with God, then God can use you to do amazing things.....

13. Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? Seriously though.... nobody gave birth to them....right?

The Bible doesn't specifically say if they did or didn't have belly buttons, so we will have to wait and see when we get to heaven....

But if you look at Genesis 2:7, you'll see that God "formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." So Adam was made from dirt.

Then in Genesis 2:21-22, the "LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the LoRD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man." So Eve was made out of Adam's rib.

Personally, I don't think they do have belly buttons since neither was born the traditional way... but that's just an opinion.

14. I love your scarfs, where do you get them?

Sam Moon a lot, but from all over.

Meet PiNK's Leaders!

I want you to meet the ladies who are serving and excited to see Jesus move through PiNK Ministries. These are PiNK's winter Bible study student leaders:

Soyo Awosika-Olumo












School: Senior at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: Blue and Purple
Favorite Verse: Psalm 73:25, Joshua 1:9, and Psalm 45:11
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Cinnamon Dolce Latte & Sweet Passion Tea

Soyo wants to study computer engineering; after that, she wants to see what direction God leads her.

Leah Cangelose


















(No, that is not a real tattoo on her arm)
School: Junior at Texas A&M University
Favorite Color: Pink and Turquoise
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Soy Latte

Leah isn't 100% sure what she is going to do when she graduates. She is thinking a couple of different things: work with girls, teach fitness, maybe be a teacher, but where the Lord leads her; she will serve Him in anything.

Faith Fugar












School: Junior at Cypress Ranch High School
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Verse: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Double Chocolate Chip Mocha

Faith wants to be a fashion designer or a pharmacy technician and to be on fire for Jesus in everything she does throughout life.

Lindsey Hardin












School: Senior at Cy-Fair
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite Starbucks Drink: SWEET Passion Ice Tea

Lindsey wants to attend A&M (Rachelle has to add in a "whoop" here) or UT. Major in marketing and travel the world or live in London for awhile.

Stephanie Harris












School: Sophomore at Mary Hardin Baylor
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Verse: Psalm 139:13-14
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Double Chocolate Frappuccino

Stephanie wants to get her degree in physical therapy and serve the Lord by helping people recover and witness to them. She also likes to help girls/women draw closer to the Lord and leave their insecurities behind them. Also, she would like to travel and do missions.

Julia Higdon
(You've met her and she is interning again at PiNK this winter)












School: Junior at Sam Houston State University
Favorite Color: Pink (WHAT'S UP)
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 43 and Habakkuk 3:19
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Caramel Latte

Julia wants to work for the Lord and His Kingdom!

Erika Holum













School: Junior at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Verse: Romans (the whole thang)
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

Erika wants to start an assistance ministries (like CAM) and lead Bible studies for females.


Lorena Madera












School: Senior at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: Black, White, Silver, and Blue :)
Favorite Verse: Psalm 39:4-5
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Hot Chocolate :)

Lorena strives to follow what God has planned for her; finish college and apply to a chiropractic school. God willing, she wants to take her chiropractic knowledge into the mission field.

Damaris Mendoza












School: Freshman at Lone Star College
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40:30-31
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Marble Mocha

Damaris wants to become a pharmacist, have a family, and love God in and through everything.

Kaci Millay
(You've met her and she is interning again at PiNK this winter)












School: Junior at Abilene Christian School
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Verse: 1 Peter 5:7
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Soy Green Tea Latte

Kaci wants to work in youth ministry or whatever God takes her - she loves youth and everything about them - especially Girl's Ministry.

Kylie Millay












School: Freshman at Cy-Creek High School
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Verse: Romans 10:13
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Raspberry Passion Tea

Kylie wants to go to ACU, graduate with a bachelor's in social work, become a CPS agent, work to find children homes, and teach a Sunday school class.

Bethany Pipkin












School: Freshman at Texas State University
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 1:9 and 1 Timothy 4:12
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Passion Fruit Tea

Bethany wants to serve God through the athletic and medical fields, as well as missions.

Maddie Rains












School: Senior at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Chai Tea Latte

Maddie wants to be an interior designer and start her own business.

CiCi Sumpter












School: Junior at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: PINK
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

CiCi wants to be either a teacher or a Youth Pastor.

Emily Taylor












School: Sophomore at Cy-Fair High School
Favorite Color: Bright Blue
Favorite Verse: Romans 5 (whole chapter) but love verses 8-10
Favorite Starbucks Drink: White Chocolate Mocha

Emily is not exactly sure what she wants to do, but would love to be either a teacher or a physical therapist.

Hailey Townley












School: Sophomore at Sam Houston State University
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Hazelnut White Mocha

Hailey wants to simply proclaim the saving power in the Gospel and display Him in her life the best that she can. She hopes to go into women's ministry, too.

Samantha Villarreal












School: Freshman at Sam Houston State University
Favorite Color: Purple and Turquoise
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 4:1
Favorite Starbucks Drink: Cinnamon Dulce Frappuccino

Samantha wants to reach out to as many people as possible - whether that's through radio, news, television, etc. She just wants to make people HAPPY!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

From PiNK's Interns

Julia and Kaci will be interning again this winter at PiNK. I just heard a heavenly choir of angles sing HALLELUJAH! They are amazing.

Julia and Kaci wrote some goodness to share about the upcoming winter study! If you weren't able to read about them before - check out their previous post here: Julia's: Intro to summer and about the summer.

From Julia:

I can’t seem to find enough words to describe how excited I am for the upcomingwinter Bible Study! My heart soars when I think about seeing each of the beautiful girls that I have missed so dearly over the semester. My heart soars even higher when I think about the ways we are going to grow together in the Lord over this Bible Study! God is good and I know He is going to show up and be absolutely glorified during this winter break! He is SO good and His ways are perfect! Get excited with me about the life change that will happen this winter! If you’re coming to Bible Study- I can’t wait to see you there!! If you're reading this and are unable to come- THANK YOU so much for the countless prayers you have prayed! We are a united body of believers and we could not do this without God and His grace. We are thankful for you!
With love,
Julia

From Kaci:

As I was getting ready the other morning it dawned on me how close Winter Bible Study actually is! I thought back to the first time I ever attended a PiNK Bible Study and it brought me back to a little over two and a half years ago. There were about twelve of us that met in Rachelle’s home, and I did not even know Rachelle at that point. Throughout the summer we bonded and formed a close friendship that continues today! With Bible study growing, it would be easy to assume the close knit family of girls that come to Bible Study would be hard to maintain, but you know what? It hasn't. Even with the amount of girls that attend Bible Study and that we will have attend Bible Study in December, the Holy Spirit allows us to bond in ways I honestly never even imagined! This semester at school has been crazy and I cannot tell you how excited I am to be back in Houston with my second family! God has been working to make this Bible Study “one for the books” and I am so excited to see the crazy things He has planned!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Things are crazy...

Whew. Life has been... well, hectic. Dividing my attention between several big things right now creates some serious fun in our home. I'm not even going to tell you what my laundry pile looked like before I conquered that mountain last weekend. I was so thankful for last week's break with Thanksgiving. I needed some good rest and family time. Oh, how I am blessed with the family I have... Love my people.

Just recently, we wrapped up Living Free at the ladies Bible study. I just loved the study. Jesus has shown and taught me so much. These ladies I get to study with make Wednesday mornings so fun.

And as you know with PiNK's winter study just two weeks away, that is getting my attention daily. Oh, Jesus, show up BIG and just blow us away with You this winter. Ok, I'm back. I'm taking every second to pray for winter's study. Please join me in praying for God to speak so clearly, to move in and through us during the 3 weeks, and for Him to be the only obvious one seen. I would so love and appreciate each prayer.

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Kelli and I hosted a table at a women's holiday dinner for our Bible study class. It was so much fun. I just love those ladies like crazy. They bless me each week beyond belief. They love Jesus and it's so obvious they tap into Him daily.










































The season I'm in right now, God is bringing some of the sweetest and most amazing friends into my life. I have gone through several different seasons with friendships. But this one I'm loving who God is bringing - they are the most amazing Jesus-lover friends. I'm so thankful for each of them - they are such a true answer to prayer in every way. I appreciate the most how understanding they are - they know my life is insane right now with PiNK and everything and they are just precious and supporting, praying, and loving me through it all. Oh, how I love them.

Let me tell you, my friend, I so wish we could just stop and go grap a pumpkin spiced latte together and talk about what's going on with you right now.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Christmas Pictures

Here are a few pics from our Christmas pictures this year...

























I love this man...












This is the one we chose for the cards...
















Monday, November 28, 2011

Music Monday!!

If you are new to the blog and want to know what Music Monday is all about...check it out here: Music Monday!

Coming off of Thanksgiving week, reflecting on all Christ has done for us, and what we as Christians really have to be thankful for - well, there just aren't any words. I have been listening to this song for the past week and wanted to share it with y'all...

This week I'm highlighting:
Artist: Hillsong United
Song: Thank You

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Girl's Winter Bible Study!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!

PiNK Ministries will be doing a winter study on THE DIFFERENCE!

This winter is going to be an exciting time digging into the Word
and seeing how God has called YOU to be THE DIFFERENCE.
You won't want to miss it!!

When: Tuesdays, December 20th, 27th and January 3rd at 6:00 - 8:00p.

Where: TheMET Family Center
11403 Regency Green Dr
Cypress, Texas 77429

Questions? Please feel free to email us at: pinkministries@yahoo.com

If you're a girl or know a girl in junior high-college, join PiNK as we seek God this winter season.
Hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thankful...

I thought it would be fun to do a list of some random/fun things I'm thankful for... even though it's after Thanksgiving, technically it's still Thanksgiving week. I had every intention of posting this on Thanksgiving day, but time just got away from me between: baking, cooking, visiting with family, and watching football (more like yelling at the TV).

I don't want you to be mistaken. I'm crazy thankful for Jesus, His Word, my man, family (including the dogs), my church, my blog readers/blog friends, and people I get to do life with, but this time around I thought we could have some randomness thrown into the mix.

Thankful "Fun" List!
1. Oh my gracious - Hobby Lobby! At this point you know I love crafts, making goodness, and decorating anything. Therefore, Hobby Lobby is my place.














2. My Burts Bees tinted Lip Shimmer and my Sephora Lip Gloss. Blessed Assurance, yes!
























3. My Southern Living magazine subscription. My sweet Grandaddy gives all the ladies in my family a subscription every year - and I tell you each month I can't wait to read and go through mine. I'm not a big magazine reader besides Southern Living and Travel and Leisure, but oh how I love the decorating tips, travel advice, and recipes contained in the monthly 100+ page magazine.


















I love, love, love my scentsy. If you have not experienced the joy of owning one of these then stop reading and go now. I do need to clarify something. Just because I love Scentsy does not in any way take away my love for an actual candle. There is just something about the warmth and richness only a candle can bring. BUT few of my favs about scentsy: the fact I just can turn on my scentsy and not worry about anything if I step out to the store, the amazing scents they have you can switch out, and the best one - you don't have that horrible wick smell to take away all the goodness in the air after you turn it off.

















I know I talked about her not long ago, so I won't be lengthy about her again. But I do love my planner... and all things by erin condren!








6. Seasonal decorations. I love breaking out seasonal decor for each holiday. If you have been around the blog for a while, you already know this but for those new friends - I just have a blast with it.
(Our Christmas Tree - that is already up)


















7. Accessories in general. I couldn't have a more obvious love language than accessories. It's completely lame and maybe I should consider starting a club. Kidding. Kinda. But from hats, scarves, jackets, to earrings, purses, and you name it, I love to spruce up any outfit with accessories. I'm so thankful for them!















8. Books! I'm just thankful for books in general. Apparently I'm old school by liking to actually HOLD a book. I love the idea and concept of having all my books on a iPad or what-not, but to me there is just something about holding the actual book. Save the bookstores! Laughing. But with that I just love the library. When I really started getting into God's Word and doing a lot of research I just fell in love reading commentaries and such (and have been hooked ever since).











9. HAIR PRODUCT. Let me tell ya... if this hair of mine didn't have product in it, we would definitley be in serious trouble. In Texas we have major humidity which creates a very challenging time for hair, but since I have long hair, it just becomes bigger than most. Praise Jesus for product: Big Sexy Hair: Root Pump Plus, Hair Spray, Moroccain Oil, and Bumble and Bumble's Defrizz



























The most addicting website for anything and everything. Love the ideas it brings together for: cooking, parties, decorating seasonally or everyday. Just a great site. Completely addicted!
What is Pinterest? Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.