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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

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{Week 2} Word of the Week, Roll Call & a Giveaway!

 

This graphic is part of our verse for the week.
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Our Verse for the Week: “Satisfy [me] in the morning with your unfailing love, that [I] may sing for joy and be glad all [my] days…for I have put my trust in you.” Psalm 90:14, 143:8b, NIV

Our Word for the Week: SATISFIED (Download in a PDF or download in MSWord). Please print it and post it everywhere so you can remember that God’s love can satisfy the thirst of your soul!

Roll Call!! {and a giveaway!}
Let’s  get to know each other this week! All who participate will be entered to win a $15 gift certificate to our Proverbs 31 Ministries Online Store.

Just answer these 3 simple questions: Where are you from (state or country), what is your age, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I’ll go first: I’m 46 and live in North Carolina. In my free time (which I wish I had more of) I love to sit on our back porch and read, and relax or play games with my family. I also love to watch a movie with my husband.

Click on “Share Your Thoughts” below to give your answers. {If you are reading this via email, click here to return to my website to participate}.

Comments

  1. Hi! I’m 42 and live in MD. I like to read, pick berries(eat them too!), and have adventures with my family. We go to the beach, hike, fish, canoe, ride bikes, etc.

  3. Hi, I am 61, from Florida, in my spare time love to sit in our backyard overlooking the lake and pray for my family.

  4. Hi. I am 61 and live in Washington. In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking and visiting with friends.

  5. Good morning! I’m 29 and live in Oregon. In my spare time I enjoy singing, playing piano, video games and spending time with my husband.

  6. Hi, I’m 56. I live in Wild Wonderful West Virginia. I like to read, sing, be outside on cool, sunny days, spend time with my Father God, Lord Jesus, and Holy Spirit. I like water – rivers, the ocean, waterfalls. God bless you all!

  7. I am 62 and live in Minnesota. In my free time I love to read, travel, spend time with my grandkids, and watch the sunrise and sunset.

  8. Hi I’m 69, live in Alberta, Canada and love to sew and crochet. I am caregiver for my aging mom, so fun time is limited, but I love her so much.

  9. Hi! I’m 32 and from Kansas. In my spare time I enjoy spending time outside with my husband and two boys.

  10. I am 54 and live in the mountains of Arizona where it snows (some people don’t know this about AZ Lol) In my free time I love to be with my horses but if it’s too snowy out, I’m content to stay inside and quilt.

  11. Hello, I’m 52, I live in IL and I love to spend my spare time with my kids and grandkids.

  12. Hi! I’m from Lihue Hawaii on the island of Kauai. I’m 54 years ol. I love to travel, spend time with my granddaughter, and watch romantic, comedy and anime movies ;))))

  13. I am 42, live in Napa, CA (northern California) and I teach Kindergarten, have two teenage daughters-one graduating high school soon, and a firefighter husband. I love to quilt, read and garden when I have time.

  14. Hello y’all , I’m 37 and from clarksville, TN. I spend most of my time volunteering my time singing in the choir, helping at my church and leading a Christian fitness class. I also love to sew, ride horses, work in the yard and do 15-16th century dance.

    • I am 29 and from Kentucky, I wish we had a Christian Fitness Class, but, I am always afraid I will be judged

  15. Hello, I amm 66 years old. I live in Florida. I lke to spend time with me husband, reas, and walk

  16. Hola all. I’m 60 and live in El Paso, TX; far, far west Texas on the Mexican border. In my spare time, (what is that exactly?) I love to swim, run with my dog, watch TV and read….. A Confident Heart, of course and the Bible, and non fiction suspense thrillers.

  17. Hi, I’m from Sibley,Iowa and I am 49 years old. On my spare time I like to spend time with my 03 children,family and friends; travel; ride bicycle and walk. 🙂

  18. I am 42 and live in Illinois. In my free time I like to read or spend with my family, talking, watching a movie together, playing games or traveling.

  19. I am 33 and live in Texas. In my spare time I enjoy watching my children play and sew clothes for my girls.

  20. I’m 53 and live in Maryland.
    I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking,baking and walking.

  21. Hi… My name is Amelinda. I am from San Antonio
    Texas. I am 44 years old. I enjoy relaxing by reading a good book
    and drinking coffee. I enjoy my time spent with my son
    by watching a good movie and working in the garden.

  22. Hi. I’m Joan and I’m 47 years old. I live in Lincoln, Nebraska. In my free time, I like to spend time with my daughters and grandsons, read and write.

  23. Hi! I’m 43 years old and live on 33 acres about 30 min. west of Salem, Oregon. Besides hanging with my 4 kids, weekend movies with my hubby, and hikes with my big dog, I love all things artsy and craftsy…knitting, crocheting, art quilting, mixed media.

    • Oh wow! It sounds like you are living in my dream. On my bucket list is visiting the f.ar northwest US. I know you live in a beautiful place; God’s country

  24. Hi! I’m 54 and live in Florida. In my free time I like to be with family. If that is not an option, I love to read and garden!

  26. Good afternoon!! I just turned 43 years old and I live in Illinois is the south suburbs of Chicago. If the Illinois weather would cooperate, I love to ride my bicycle on the trails. I also enjoying reading and riding in the car on warm summer days with my hubby.

  27. I am 47 years old from Virginia. I enjoy reading and working with my animals (chickens, cows, and donkeys) on my small hobby farm.

  29. Hello! I am 55 years old and I live in Michigan. I enjoy watching movies w/ my husband or relaxing and reading a good book.

  30. I am 61 and live in Kentucky. In my spare time I enjoy reading, knitting, going for walks in the woods, appreciating nature and spending time with my daughter and grandchildren.

  32. Hi, I am Karen, 57, and live in Southern California. I am a director of child nutrition for a school district and culinary arts teacher. I love to cook, scrapbook and play with my seven grandkids. Two months ago, started aqua aeobics and love it.

  34. Hi, my name is Susan. I live in Michigan in the United States of America. I’m 56 years young and love watching OLD black & white style movies.

    • Hi, Susan: I like how you phrased your age – “56 years young.” I am that age, too. 🙂 God bless you!

  35. Hi, I am 40 years old and live in Louisville, Kentucky. I love just spending time with my family and friends either relaxing at home or traveling to new places.

    • Saw u were from Louisville, I am from Stanford, Ky. Have u ever did a hydrocephalus walk in Louisville? Do u like basketball?

  36. I’m 60. Live in Washington. I love to spend time with my husband who just retired. I write poetry and read as well as play games.

  37. Hi! I am 68 years old and live in Michigan. In my spare time I enjoying being with my grandchildren and going to all their events.

  38. Hello! I am 43 and from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. When I can take a little time I enjoy playing piano, relaxing with my family, gardening or doing some knitting. It’s a huge blessing to be a part of this group!

  39. Hi! I’m 40 and live in Michigan. In my free time I love to spend quality time with my family.

  40. Hello, I’m 37 and I live in Rock Hill, SC. In my free time I enjoying taking long country rides with my husband on our Harley Davidson motorcycle.

  41. I’m 44 and live in southeast South Carolina. I have a lot of spare time right now and have been really enjoying getting into the Word of God and forming a closer relationship to Him. I also like spending time with my family and with my little kitty.

  42. Good Morning!

    I am 59 ( I can’t believe it!!), I live in Northern California. In my free time, I LOVE to spend time with my grandchildren. I love to travel, but don’t get to much.

  43. Howdy …I live in Texas 🙂 I am 39. In my “free” time I am a volunteer court child advocate. I also enjoy volunteering with my church and spending time with my family and friends.

  44. Hi! I’m from Indiana. Born here, raised here, raising my 2 kids here, never left & probably never will. 🙂 I am 42. In my free time, what little I have, I like to hang out at our lake cottage with my husband & kids. I love to read as well. I’m really looking forward to this study as I truly need help in this area.

  45. I am 42 years old, I am trapped in Omaha, NE still and I love dancing, reading, writing, trying new things (as long as I can pronounce them an my feet stay on the ground) hanging out with my kids (what a privilege to have young adults and a teen that want to hang with their mama!) cooking, watching movies and photography.

  46. I am 49 years old and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. I love to hang out with my three sons (twins that are 19, and a 22 yr old) and my husband of 25 years. Being outdoors is my favorite way to spend my free time. Hiking, camping, or just listening to Christian music on the porch are great ways for me to recharge. I also enjoy board games with my family, watching movies with my hubby, and reading.

    • Ahhhh Texas!!! I’ve never been hiking but would love to go sometime! Camping is always fun!!

    • Hey Dian,
      I am from that area as well:) I lived in Carrollton until my husband joined the Air Force. We are living in Minot, North Dakota now…a loooong way away from home! lol Anyway, thought I would say hi!

  47. I had no idea there were so many people who were a part of this great site. It is so amazing to see people from every place across the country. I am 33 years old, and I live in the Poconos. I recently moved back up here with my parents from Philadelphia. I began writing as this is God’s call on my life for the moment. I’m in Grad School at Liberty University, so these 2 things take up most of my time. I love spending time watching movies with my husband and NASCAR weekends we spend watching the races. I love going out with him. We are going to see the 76’ers this Weds in Philly I can’t wait.

  48. HI all. I’m 57 and live in Los Alamos, New Mexico. I love the outdoors (especially my garden), crafts, skiiing, hiking, reading a good book, and just about anything.

  49. Hi! I’m 41, live outside Auburn, Alabama and I love to read and spend time with my family.

  50. Ok, so perhaps this might be a good time to ask for a little help. This is the first time that I have participated in an online study. I am not sure if anyone is replying to my posts & if someone is, I do not know how to see them. Is there someone who can help me?

    • Denise,I believe there is a place to check that you want to notified of follow up comments underneath the “post comment” button.