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Renee Swope

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

Read An Excerpt: Chapter 1 & 2

(Week 6) Chosen & Online Study “Roll-call”

Our word for the week: CHOSEN
Download in a PDF or in MSWord. Be sure to print it and post it everywhere so you can remember YOU ARE a CHOSEN child of  God!!

God’s WORD for us this week:
“You are a chosen [woman], a royal priesthood, a holy [daughter], a [woman] belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of HIM who has called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9, NIV

Today’s Assignments:
Please print and post your word and verse for the week. Continue reading chapter 6 and asswer questions 1-3 at the end of the chapter. We’ll chat about them here soon.

Roll Call!! {and a giveaway!}
Let’s  get to know each other better! All who participate will be entered into a fun GIVEAWAY for year’s subscription to the P31 Woman magazine, an exclusive P31 radio CD with 40 0f our favorite shows, and a $10 gift card to Target or Starbucks {you choose!}

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

UPDATE:  This is SO much FUN reading about  you and reading your comments to one another. Ya’ll make my heart smile so big!! {And just in case you wanted to know – I’m 45, live in North Carolina and in my spare time (which I rarely have), I love to watch a movie with my family, read a good book or be outside soaking up the beauty of God’s creation.} I wish I loved to cook and be crafty like so many of you!!

Click on “Share Your Thoughts” below to give your answers.

Comments

  1. I live in Omaha, Nebraska.
    I am 37 years old.
    In my spare time I like to spend time with my friends & family and go on mini adventures with my husband.

  2. I live in Grand Junction, Colorado.
    I am 38 years old.
    What free time?? LOL I spend time with my husband and 2 kids. I love to read and keep intouch with the few friends that I have.

  3. I live in Ohio.
    I am 33 years old.
    I have 3 precious children under the age of 3, so I don’t have much spare time…but when I do, I enjoy photography, crafts and spending time with my husband.

  4. I am from Texas. I am 40 years old and I love spending time with my two daughters and I love to cook for people.

  5. Good morning ladies any one from New Jersey? I look Like I am the only one? I am approaching the “50’s yuck, do not like that. Have 3 daughters have sent this book to 2 of them have one more to send. Married now for over 25 years. I am currently un-employed so if anyone has a minute pray I find a job please? Love to watch those “tear-jerker movies (as my daughters call them) the romantic ones. Am enjoying reading this book so much.

  7. I am 44 years old, I live in Elburn Illinois, and in my spare time I enjoy reading, movies, walks, and time with my family and friends. I am really enjoying this bible study.

    Thanks for all you do!
    Sandra

  8. Iam 44 years old

    I live in Oregon

    I love to photograph my 3 precious children , garden ,hike, scrapbook, meet with friends for Starbucks
    coffee dates , and wirte letters the old fashioned way .{wax seals and all !}

  9. I am from Michigan.
    I am 45 years old.
    I love to work in the yard (but haven’t been able to do this since moving to MIchigan in the winter). I enjoy logging onto Proverbs 31 everyday, I was referred by a friend who knew I was going through a terrible time in my life. God has used it to lift me up and give me hope over the past 2 years. When I need an extra boost, I go through the archives.

  13. I live in New York
    Im 33
    In my spare time, I volunteer at a virtual library, hunt recipes and every now and then I write things.

  15. I am from the Mid South Earle, Arkansas. A small town near Memphis,Tn. I enjoy classical music in my spare time. I love art and love to scrapbook. I love history and interior design. I love the Viictorican design
    of architecture. I love California and the beach,

  16. Good Morning to all!

    I am blessed to live in Cedar Rapids, IA and I am 34 years old…but very near 35.

    I love spending time with my family, shopping, and spending time with God. This study has gotten me through 2011 – one of the toughest years I have ever had, but God is doing a great work in my heart.

  17. 1. Winona, Texas

    2. 42 years old

    3. Hot bubble bath , tea, while reading my devotionals Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragment for Today 🙂 Daily reading the devo’s have given me hope, courage, and a new heart . and mother. Thank you so Blessings !

  19. Hi All,

    I am from Windermere Florida
    I am 54 years young
    I enjoy reading, shopping, and going to the beach.
    Blessings to all in this wonderful study.

  20. I am really enjoying your book and this Bible study it is very encouraging and uplifting.

    1. I am from Athens, GA
    2. I am 35 years old
    3. In my spare time I like to read and I love photography so I get out and take pictures every chance I get.

  21. I live in California & I am 56 years young. I love to garden. Something wonderful always happens to make me feel God’s presence. From the birds chirping, to the little seedlings poking their heads out of the dirt…He is there all around me. My heaven on earth.

  23. My name is Ann J. I live in Meridian, MS. I love being able to help people who are often forgotten. My passion is loving them and helping them find God. We serve in our local food pantries, blankets for the homeless and missions team in Venezuela.

  24. I am from Madison Wisconsin, excited to see a few other Wi here too. We have been blessed with a mild winter here in the midwest but I think March will still give us one big storm.
    I will soon be 52
    I enjoy the Packers, sleeping(work nights as RN), miss my granddaughter in richland hills TX, but stayin young with my 7 yr old son. Don’t seem to have the energy of youth but still enjoy reading.

  25. Sioux Falls, SD – glad to see there are a couple other SD sisters on board!

    46, married, and raising two boys (18 and 13).

    I enjoy volunteering to support our sons’ extracurriculars (marching band and orchestra), and meeting and working with other parents. When work is done, I like having some time on my comfy couch, watching a movie, having conversation with my family or enjoying a good book. I also like to cook and bake and try new recipes. In the summer months, I love to be outdoors and soaking up some vitamin D – walking, gardening, traveling and exploring God’s beautiful creation. We’ve had a mild winter this year, and it’s been so wonderful that we can go for Sunday afternoon walks in the middle of February!

      • Hey Delene!
        Yes, Go Band! It has been wonderful fun for us these past 4 years, to get to know the other kids and parents and to watch the students perform. It will be a new adventure this fall when our oldest heads to college, but our younger son is in band/orchestra too, so we’ll get another round. In April I get to chaperone the HS band to San Antonio for their rotational band trip, and I’m looking forward to that. I work from home, so it will be a real treat for me to travel and get away, even if it means a REALLY long bus ride and not much sleep! For you TX gals, I’m looking forward to visiting your state! I’ve never been there before.

  26. Hello! I am now residing in Kettering Ohio. I am on the edge of 45 and happy with that.

    In my free time . . . kids, dogs, walking, reading, gardening, new to knitting, following blogs! Wish my free time was my full time!

    Thank you for such nice package and many thanks for encouraging our growth and confidence – best gift ever to find a willing mentor. Thank you – Thank you!

  27. I am 40 years old and live in Vicksburg, MS. My favorite free time spent is cooking and/or baking. Being a military wife, I spend a lot of time with other wives. We are not located at a “post” so we have a small, but strong, support group. Our newest endeavor is to do a book study, that is Christain/faith based, on preparing our hearts for deployment. I also more than enjoy time spent with family when they come to visit.

  28. I live in Tennessee.
    I am 40 years old.
    In my spare time I like to ride my horse, read, and cross-stitch.

  30. I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    I am 62 years old
    I love cooking , readings books like yours , driving around nearby and going to touristic places around the world.
    I praise and thank our Lord for you Renee , you are a blessing to me and for giving me the privilege of joining your Bible study.

  31. 1. I am from Eastern Washington (state).
    2. I am 46 years old.
    3. I like to craft, cook, read, and play with my grandson!

  32. I was raised in Independence, Missouri but have lived in Berea, Kentucky for 25 years. Berea is the Arts and Crafts capitol of Kentucky.
    I’m 51 years old.
    In my spare time I love reading and searching the internet for book bargains I can read and resale.
    This is my first on-line study and I love it. I will definitely continue to participate in on-line studies like this one.

  33. 1. I live in Tickfaw LA.
    2. I am 56
    3. I love spending time with God, my family, and camping with our many friends from our church.

  34. Hi Sisters in Christ,

    Renee this study has been such a blessing for me! God’s timing is perfect always. I am originally from NY, and have lived in MD, WV, PA, US VI and PR currently living on the eastern shore of MD. I am 53 soon to be 54 and enjoy reading, cooking, sewing, knitting and having my hands in the dirt:)

  36. I live where the stars at night are big and bright…deep in the heart of Texas. I just turned 34 this month, am a single mom of a 10yr old little girl. I like spending time with my daughter, watching her play soccer, bake and do crafts.

  37. I am 42 years old & from Gray Court, South Carolina. I love to go camping with my husband and children, hang out with my Bible study group, and shop & hang out with my best friend!

  38. Hi Renee!

    1) I’m from South Carolina, but currently live in Shorewood, IL
    2) I am 43 years old
    3) In my spare time I love to read, and have started running (Couch to 5k – a couple wks in)

  39. I live in Southeast Texas

    I am 36 years old

    I try to spend every moment of my free time with my two young sons, since I am away from them so much during the week for work.

  40. I am originally from West Virginia but I live in Houston, Texas

    I am 41 years old

    In my spare time, i like to spend time with my family.

  41. I live in Thornton, Colorado…been in Colorado my whole life!

    I’m 50 years ‘young’!

    Since I just finished raising/homeschooling triplets…I’m still in this ‘in between’ stage of figuring out what
    to do next…not easy going from EVERYTHING to barely anything but I’m making progress. I live to worship God and go to Church every Sunday. I also like to read and watch movies and recently started a very intense workout/weigt training program but my most favorite thing is bird watching…love them little and BIG birdies God made!

  43. 1. I’m from Wisconsin, the winter has been very mild. Praise God!!!

    2. I am 23 years old, recently married with a 6 year old daughter and a son on the way.

    3. In my free time I love spending time with my family, scrapbooking, cross stitching, reading and studying the Scriptures and cooking!

  44. I live in Ohio and I am 61 years old. My favorite things to do are read and be with my grandchildren (NOT necessarily in that order!) ☺

  45. I live in Oklahoma. I am 44 years old. My husband and I have two children and we love spending time together at the barn riding and taking care of our horses. We have a special needs child so we use our daughter’s show horse for therapy for my son. The unconditional love of my children and animals is what warms my heart the most. I also love to read, bake, travel, bible studies and having fun with friends and family.

  46. Hi Renee! I live in Greenville, SC and have lived here for the last 21 years and absolutely love that I am close the mountains and only a few hours from the beach! 🙂

    I turned a very young and beautiful 50 last month and in my spare time I love to watch romantic movies, read, decorate, be with family, friends, and my list could go on and on with all the things I love to do!

    May the Lord continue to bless your ministry!

  47. I am from Pennsylvania
    I will say I’m in my thirties
    And right now, in what I call “me” time, I am learning Hebrew.

  48. I am from Beckley, WV
    Iam 39 years old
    In my spare time I like to read, and I just discovered the iPad. I have 3 kids. I teach a Wednesday night youth group and I prepare for that. I read everything I can to encourage me in my faith and I love searching for great Christian music.

  49. I live 50 miles east of Kansas City. I am 52, recently widowed. I am trying to learn what I really enjoy now since my world is upside down. I love the country life I live, and I enjoy reading!

    • Hi Kelly,
      I was born and raised in Independence, Missouri and have family around Kansas City. I also lived in Mission Kansas for a while and worked at an inner city church in Kansas City. What’s the name of your town? I now live in Berea, KY and I also love the country life. I’m 51 years old and just wanted you to know I’ll be praying for you as you grieve and begin new things in your life.

  50. I live in Durham, North Carolina. I have lived here all of my life.

    I am 35 years old.

    With 2 little kids there’s not much spare time but when I get a chance I enjoy running and gardening.