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Lisa Harper is a favorite Bible teacher of mine. She has a great sense of humor, a very quick wit, and an unbelievable grasp of God's Word. She has written several books. You can find all of her books by clicking here. "A Perfect Mess" is her newest one. I have not read it yet but I know I will love it just by the title alone. Lisa is a great writer and Bible teacher with the ability to use her storytelling skills to apply God's Word.
Lisa is also a speaker in Women of Faith. So you know she is great. They don't invite just anybody to speak in those, don't you know!
I have gotten to meet Lisa through the ministry and she is one of my all-time favorite people. Ray-Ray and I drove to Nashville just to meet her for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. We shared candidly about the intricacies of ministry. I hung on her every word and she quickly became a forever friend! Seriously sisters, do yourself a favor, and read Lisa Harper's stuff. You will be blessed beyond measure.
Friends, she is the REAL DEAL. And guess what? Kim Hill is her best buddy. Click here to go to Kim's website. Order you up some great Christian music to listen to while you are reading Lisa's books!
And while I am wildly dropping names and claiming to be bffs (best friends forever) of these women because-after all-who is gonna challenge me, let me encourage you to read "When God's Woman Wants to Give Up". Like Lisa, Diane is the REAL DEAL. Ray-Ray and I have recently met Diane Nix, and like Lisa, we became fast friends.
Diane is married to Preston Nix who teaches at the Southern Baptist seminary in New Orleans. Diane writes about the grace of God as it applies to the hard places of life using the Old Testament story of Job's wife. Diane has suffered the loss of a child, a painful church experience, the death of her dad, and the loss of everything in Hurricane Katrina (she and Preston moved to New Orleans 2 days before Katrina). This is one lady who has walked through the crisis of a broken life only to emerge as God's masterpiece! You will love her book and you will get a fresh glimpse of Jesus and His unmerited favor.
Happy reading! Now I have told you my favorite books. What are yours?
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Today on the Blog Hop we are asking a simple question. Here is mine:
What is your favorite holiday?
I dearly love all the wonderful traditions of the Christmas season. As a time set aside to celebrate the glorious birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I rejoice in the truth that God became a man and was born in a manger in order to redeem lost humanity. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
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I recently spoke to the mommas at First Baptist Collierville. These sweet mommas have done 6 of my Bible studies and we have a very special bond. They were the first church outside Bellevue Baptist to do one of my studies, which is why I refer to them as my first-born and make it a point to visit with them as often as I can. When I finished speaking, this was given to me.
It is made from driftwood from the Mississippi River by 2 girls who described themselves like this: "We are two girls raised near the Mississippi River, we were molded and shaped not only by the area and culture, but most importantly our faith in Christ, through the LIving Water, much like the driftwood from the river that we use to make our crosses.
"But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through
which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
Galatians 6:14
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This week's Blog Hop theme is "REMEMBERING 9/11". Lets honor those who lost their lives on that day, and since then, because of 9/11 by posting our thoughts.
I cannot believe we are coming up on another anniversary of September 11th. The images of that day are burned into the memory of America. We were plunged into national grief and terror.
I got up and turned on the Today Show. I had dressed and had my tennis shoes in hand. I dropped into my husband's leather chair and propped my feet on the ottoman. As I slipped on my tennis shoes I heard Katie Couric giving the news report. As she and Matt Lauer bantered about the day's news Katie said she had just received word that a plane had struck the World Trade Center. Matt said they could only assume it was a small plane that had strayed off-course and had a tragic accident.
Within moments we all found out that it was much more.
We will not forget . . .
For all you lost loved ones, our hearts ache for you. For all who bravely rushed in to rescue and save, our hearts burst with pride and we applaud your bravery and courage. For all who gave their lives that day, we salute your heroic actions. For all you still bear scars - physical ones or emotional ones - we sympathize with you. For all who served in any capacity, we are thankful for you.
We will not forget . . .
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Again, my internet connection is "iffy" due to the damaging storms that swept through Memphis on Saturday. We personally did not suffer any great damage but a lightening strike very near the house took out 2 computers, the phones, and the internet connection. DId I mention, it was very near the house.
Today's Blog Hop is your favorite verse or saying. That is easy. My life verse is:
"For I have determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified."
1 Corinthians 2:2
The only thing that matters in this life and in the next, is do you know Jesus Christ? I received the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of 24 when I heard that God loved me and had a wonderful plan for my life. But sin separated me (and all mankind) from God. God loves us (all of sinful humanity) that He sent His Son to die in our place and pay our sin debt.The only way I (and sinful men, women, boys, or girls) could be reconciled with Holy God was by receiving Jesus Christ by grace through faith. I met God on His terms, repentance and faith, and prayerfully asked Him to forgive me of my sins and come into my life. From that moment nothing has ever been the same!! Because of what He has done for me, I have determined to know nothing . . . except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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Oh Yummo! Here is a favorite of mine!
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This week, on Tuesday, 7.7.09 the theme is FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPH. Now for my grandmother's heart, that is a tough one. To limit myself to one picture would be impossible. So I will post both of the Baby Grands.
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