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Renee Swope

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

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(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. Where I’m from and where i live are two different places! I am from Hialeah, Florida and I live in Newport, Tennessee. I’m a transplant.
    When asked about my age i always say “Well i was born in the 1800’s 1859 to be a bit exact so that would make me 152!” Wow seeing it in print really looks old! It started out to be a joke and really still is so just take the 100 off and that would make me only 52. Now, that’s young! LOL
    In my spare time i really enjoy crocheting, however, my ultimate favorite thing to do is play my guitar and sing (mostly worship music). (though i really haven’t been doing that lately to be honest) Oh and I enjoy making people laugh because the bible tells us in Proverbs 17:22a “A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing…” (Amplified) So, when people laugh their heart doesn’t hurt as much and they don’t feel like they are going crazy (that’s the mind part) You’ve heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away” (that never worked for me) However, i have found that a scripture a day really keeps the devil away!!! ( if we read our bible everyday we can keep the devil at bay)

  2. Illinois
    45
    I like to talk on the radio about Jesus, His Word, the Holy Spirit, and what God wants to do in believers’ lives. I also love to spend time worshiping Him. So both of those stem from an intense craving for God’s presence. I can’t wait to see Him in eternity, forever! It’s going to be great!

    I love quality time with my children and husband too when it’s not rushed, busy, or demanding.

  3. I currently live in South Carolina. I am 58 years old. I love to watch game shows, like “Are You Smarter than Fifth Grader”, and Entertainment contests like “American Idol”, “The Voice”, etc. I also enjoy reading, but with a two year old grandson in the house I don’t get to do much of that until late at night.

  4. Blessing to you…I am from Charleston WV…Im 39 (shhh 6mths shy of the big 40 lol) and in my spare time I love to watch movies espically movies that are uplifting & funny. I love Proverbs 31 and all that women that share in it…may you all be richly blessed and given much wisdom to help all of us walk victoriously!! 🙂

  5. I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico
    I am 60 years old.
    I work two part time jobs…at my husband’s office, marketing/advertising and as an adm. for a non-profit organization.
    I love people, nature, taking long walks,Bible studies, music, dancing and enjoying life, one day at a time.

  6. I am 43 O live in Clinton New York We take in foster children plus we have five of our own children and two awesome grandchildren and two dogs ..I love spending timw with god and making everything by hand cause that means it comes from your heart…

  7. I’m 34 and I live in Ohio. In my spare time, I love to curl up with a good cup of coffee and a great book.

  8. 1. I live in Webster, NY
    2. I am 45 years old
    3. When I have free time, I love to read while sitting outside soaking in all of God’s creation or taking my dog for a walk.

  10. 1. I am from Parker, CO (a suburb of Denver)
    2. I am 46 years old
    3. In my free time, which is rare, I LOVE to workout and cook healthy delicious meals for my family.

  11. 1. I am also from Wisconsin! Mauston, WI
    2. I am 51
    3. In my free time, I love to scrapbook, read, travel with family, and try new recipes!

  12. I’m from Dallas, TX
    I am 29 years old …
    and love to read and enjoy my time with my 2 children.

  13. 1. I am from West Bend, Wisconsin

    2. I am 48

    3. When I have free time (and even when I don’t have “free” time) I love to do things with my youngest son – blaze trails through our woods, civil war re-enactment, just being with him. Having traveled through the horrible disease of cancer with him, I know that our time here may be short and we need to make “free” time for the people and things truly important to us!

  14. 1. I live in the Greater Denver, Colorado area

    2. I am 48

    3. At this moment in life I have been blessed with the enjoyment of loving and being loved by an incredible man. I am learning that had I listened long ago it was His intent all along, but I had lessons on what REAL love looked like first in God and then myself !
    I most enjoy spending my free time here in Colorado out on hikes/walks, looking forward to the wamer weather to be out camping, fishing and hiking our beautiful mountains sharing those times with the people I cherish!

  15. Hi Renee!

    I’m from the Northeastern coast of Mexico, but have lived in Tucson, AZ for the last 4.5 years
    I’m 30 years old
    In my free time I love to read, do some knitting and I’m trying to do some crafty stuff lately

    I thank God for all the wonderful ways you touch our lives with your work!

    Karina.

  16. Renee ,

    I forgot 🙂 I LOVE TO READ. I actually make time to read which I guess wouldn’t be counted as free time.

  17. Hi Renee,

    I’m from Sierra Vista, Az. Originally from Meyersdale, Pa.

    I am 39 turning 40 in August.

    I love to do crafts in free time. I can crochet and knit but I really excel at plastic canvas. I also like to play WII and watch movies esp when I’m with my friends.

  18. 1) I am from Michigan…
    2) I am 48
    3) In my spare time I love spending time with my grandchildren, crafting and helping others in the community..

  19. Franklin, TN; originally south jersey girl

    60 yrs. old

    I love, love, love to read; enjoy my 8 granchildren whenver I can

  20. 1. I am 31
    2. I live in Colorado.
    3. In my spare time….which too is rare, I like to go on hikes in this beautiful state! Hikes are are a quiet activity where I can worship and pray and get closer to God 🙂

    • !. I am 54 years old.
      2. I live in St.Peters, MO
      3. I love spending time with my Family especially my two beautiful Grand-daughters and my Small Group friends, I love to read and garden.

  22. I live in upstate New York. I am almost 37 years old. I love to read, spend time with family, and vacation at the beach. Needless to say, I enjoy reading a good book while vacationing at the beach with my family. I am so thankful God created the shore lines and beautiful beaches for our enjoyment! I find nothing more relaxing than hearing the waves crash against the beach and the background sound of the seagulls. God’s creation is so beautiful!

  23. I live in Visalia, CA in the San Joaquin Valley.
    I am 55 years old.
    I love reading and spending time with my five grandchildren.

  24. 1) I’m from Minneapolis, but live in Chicago now.

    2) Age 44

    3) I love dates w/my husband, spending “girl” time with my friends & the Kwando class I take at Bally’s because the instructor Tracie is dynamic & I get to work out with my Tuesday night Kwando friends!

  26. Vanessa Wynn from Virginia in the United States. Age 40. Spare time? What does that mean? I have five children, ages 18, 16, 12, 12, & 10, so my time is spent doing whatever the sport of the season is – football, basketball, track, and baseball. I work full time outside the home and run continuously with my young men. My daughter is 18, so she does not require as much as a college student, but still am there for her every step of the way. So that is my very blessed life. I do LOVE to read, walk in the woods, look at the stars, hear the trees sing, and water flowing when I do have a moment to myself.

  27. My name is Teresa. I am always a day or two behind in reading your weekly posts. I am so thankful that God has let me live an abundant life for 55 years. When I do get a little free time I love being with my family, cooking, and working in my church.

  28. I live in FL. I’m 37 and in my free time I love to hang out with my husband, read, take pictures, and run.

  29. I live in Minnesota about 45 minutes north of the twin cities.

    I am 49 and trying not to think about turning 50 later this year. I know I’ll be okay when it gets here.

    I don’t have a lot of spare time so I am way behind in this study, but I love what I have read so far. When I do have free time, I love to read, crochet, play with my cats (we foster for a rescue group), and be with my husband of almost 20 years (May 1st).

  30. I am from Spartanburg, SC and live in Hartsville, SC.
    I am 44 years old.
    I like playing bass guitar at my church and with my Christian Motorcycle band, riding motorcycles and scrapbooking.

    • You sound like someone I’d like to meet! Had to sell our motorcycle when my husband died last year. I see people riding, and I want to jump on! My brother is the president of his local CMA chapter, and we all play instruments here. Wish you could join us! Blessings, Kelly B.

      • Hi Kelly! I’m sorry for your loss. My husband and I both ride. He rides a little more than me. I don’t like riding in the cold! But with the weather in the 70’s this week, I’m going to get mine out and go for a spin! We were introduced to CMA back in Sept by my best friend and just completed the Basic Ministry course and became members (Florence, SC chapter). I don’t know if you are in SC are not, but it would be really cool to meet you! Your Sister in Christ, Marie

  32. I live in Cedarville, Ohio. I am 59. My two greatest loves are reading and music. I love to study and talk to my friends. when can we all get together????

  34. Hi,
    I grew up in Ohio, just recently moved to AZ.
    I’m 43
    I have a 6 y.o. boy so he occupies the majority of my time. But I love having “family” time.
    I usually workout in my spare time–can’t say I love it, but it makes me feel good!

  35. I have lived in Murfreesboro Tenneessee, since I graduated from college in 1995, but still consider myself a midwesterner, originally from Middletown OHIO! I am 38, and in my VERY little spare time, I love to read and watch movies, and just be outside. . .

  36. I live in Uniontown PA
    I am 32 years old
    I have 9 children so there is no spare time..lol but I do like to enjoy a strong coffee every day 😉

    • Hi, Lila: Just wanted to say I’m glad to see another 60-year-old on here. Actually, as I read over the posts, I have noticed a few more in my age range. Wishing you a Wonderful Day with many blessings.

      Sincerely,
      Cathy.

  38. Hi I’m Rachel

    I live in NE Iowa (a farmer’s wife), but grew up in midwestern Indiana (not on a farm!).

    I’m 35.

    I like to write, cook, resale shop and I love spending time with my fabulous family!

  39. 1) I live in Elk Grove, CA.
    2) I am 41.
    3) I love to scrapbook, read, and take walks while listening to praise music.

  42. From the Lone Star State, Texas
    57 yrs REALLY could that be right? YES!!!!!
    I love to read, study The Word, and play with my 6 grandbabies. God has blessed me so abundantly.

  44. I’m 44 years old

    I’m from Fort Wayne, IN

    I like to read in my free time, walk my dog, go to movies

    • I live in upstate ny too…Harriman ny. Now. we use to live in Warsaw , in. i went to Grace college and would drive to ft Wayne all the time. Good times!!!

  45. 1. I am from Prineville Oregon, but I have lived in Cottonwood CA for the last 25 years
    2. I am 52 and love to tell people, I have no gray hair
    3. In my spare time: I have no spare time. I am a college student, mom and intern (Global Information Systems), but I enjoy my Bible Study in my sunny window where I watch birds, enjoy my counted cross stitch that took 6 years to get on the wall and vintage stuff

  46. Sterling CO
    Just turned 44 last wkk
    I live in CO but love to scuba dive….I enjoy camping, reading and spending time with my family

  47. I’m from Midland, TX

    I’m 55 and am about to be a grandmother for the 1st time!

    I’m not sure what free time is as I work several jobs but I’d have to answer animals! I love animals and
    as a result started up my own pet sitting company taking care of other people’s animal family members when they are away!

  48. I live in Rockwell, NC, am 33 years young, and in my free time I enjoy my 2 children ages 9 and 2 and my wonderful husband of 14 years, spending time with my family I most importantly I enjoy reading and growing in a relationship with my heavenly father.

  49. I am from Indiana and lived here my entire life. Love it!!
    I am 33 years old.
    Free time? What is that? I have 3 boys, 8,5 and 2 and a farm full of animals. They are my time. Free or otherwise. I will leave it up to you to imagine the adventures we have. 🙂

    • I pass through WB about once a month Marjorie–my parents live in Port Wash. Glad to”see” you here!