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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 Greenville, Ohio (home of Annie Oakley)
    I am 55
    I love to work in the garden, flower beds & yard, Faux painting, plus serving others who are in need.

  2. I am from New Jersey
    I am 40 years old
    I love crafts, tv, gardening, the computer and reading amongst many other things!

  3. I am from St.Louis Missouri. I have one son who is in the sixth grade. Been married for 17 years. I am 43 years old. What I like to do in my spare time is Bible study and cooking. I also play the piano for small church and it is such a joy to do it. I did it for 6 years before my husband and I got hitched. I have enjoyed this study and am getting a lot out of it. I took it the first time and decided to do again.

  5. 1. Gainesville, Florida! GO GATORS! 🙂
    2. 46 (Brain thinks I’m 25; Body feels closer to 55!)
    3. Single Mother Working Full time…I make it a priority to MAKE spare time for myself even thought is hard: time with friends, exercise, reading, traveling with my son when time and money allow!

  7. I am from Kansas (I don’t know Dorothy or Aunti Em). I am 39…for a few more months. I work full-time and am in graduate school full time, so there’s not much spare time, but my true passion is my 2.5 year old little boy and my 1 year old little girl!

  8. Where are you from (state or country), Ohio USA
    what is your age, 31
    what do you love to do in your free time? being a mom, wife and woman of god. i love to read , scrapbook and watch christian flims.

    i had the pleasure to meet renee at a speaking engagement and have a group photo taken with her with my women’s mistry group at church. she is a great speaker and i love reading the book , watching the videos and listening to the cds.

    i ahve heard renee speak at women of faith conferences as well. i can’t wait to see her back in the dayton oh. area so i can see her again.
    what a wonderfully kind woman of god living proverbs 31 for her family. god bless.

  10. Im in Mt Savage Maryland
    Im 43 years old
    In my spare time i enjoy reading and knitting and being with friends

  11. 1. I live in Northwest Florida.
    2. I am 41 years old.
    3. I spend most of my free time doing activities with my wonderful daughters. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, and ceramics.

  12. I live Mississippi. and I will celebrate the 7th anniversary of my 29th birthday in April 🙂 I have 4 children so I mainly sleep in my free time (2-4 in the morning). I also clean a lot, love to cook and bake, and have enjoyed sewing. I’m sure I will again someday.

  13. 1) I am 64, recently retired from teaching 7th graders. I lost my husband little over three months ago. Am in process of building a new life without him with God as my guide.
    2) I have two grown wonderful sons, two also wonderful daughter-in-laws, and 4 grandchildren (an extra blessing).
    3) I am volunteering in an animal shelter and love it.
    3) I live in SE TN, and it is beautiful this time of year here.

  14. I live in Portland, Oregon.

    I’m 50.

    I sing often for God’s glory and love to make my famly smile with handmade gifts for all occasions and none at all, just because they’re loved.

  15. I’m from Alberta Canada and am enjoying the winter in Phoenix
    60 years
    Enjoying this season of my life with family and friends

  16. I’m Beth, 58 years old, and live in my motorhome with my hubby of 37 years. so I guess you could say I’m from wherever the Motorhome is parked, currently in San Diego California.

    I love to craft and play with my grandkids!

  17. After reading your blog, I felt compelled to participate in roll call and represent the great state of WYOMING! I’m originally from California, but I have lived in Wyoming for the past 15 years.

    I will be turning 40 in March….yikes, how did that happen?

    I’m a mother of two beautiful daughters, ages 8 and 5. I have been a full time mom for the past 8 years and your book gave me the confidence to go out and get a part time job! THANK YOU!

    In my spare time (which is very limited), I love to volunteer in my daughters’ classrooms, take long walks with my husband and read.

  18. I live in a tiny town in western Colorado
    I am 46 yrs. old.
    When I have spare time, I enjoy gardening and canning, and playing my guitar and singing worship music.

  19. Hi! My name is Nathalie!

    I live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, but I am originally from San Diego, California, USA 🙂

    Hobbies: Photography, Reading, Dancing!

  20. I am turning 50 in March! Yikes!
    I am from & live in Rhode Island
    I love to spend time with family & scrapbook with my adult daughters as well as do crafts and baking/cooking!

  21. I am 38, live in North Carolina and In my spare time I love to read, exercise, cook healthy food and spend time with my sweet son.

  22. I’m from Wichita Ks. The Book is deep cleansing for me..I battle with depression and voices telling me “I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH” I need dental work done and that too is keeping me from GIVING THE BEST OF ME. Pray for me….thank you!

  23. Hi I am Andi.
    I am from Canada
    and I am 38 years old.
    I like to read, go for walks,
    make handmade cards, scrapbook,
    and spend time with my family.
    Thanks for the study. Some really deep stuff
    here, some stuff really difficult to deal with. Praying
    that God will see me through.

  25. I am Maria from Northwest Florida. In my limited spare time I love to read, spend time with family and friends, laugh,

  26. I am 33 and live in Apex, NC. Spare time is infrequent but when I get it I enjoy catching up with friends, reading and taking naps.

  29. 1. I live in East Peoria, Il
    2. I am 50 yr old
    3. I love to read, and spend time with my grandchildren.

  31. I live in Placentia, CA and I am 32 years old. I love taking little trips around Southern California with my family. I also love Pilates, reading, and finding treasures at thrift stores!

  32. 1. I live in Fort Worth, TX.

    2. I’m 43 years old.

    3. I like to go fun places with my kids or read something good.

  35. I live in Msn, WI; I’m 43 years young and enjoy spending time with my kids, running, reading and gardening

  36. Hi!!
    1. I live in Charlotte,NC!
    2.I am 27 years old.
    3. I love spending time cooking with my husband & going to coffee shops. I love art, reading & fashion! 🙂

  37. I am 35 years old living in Severn, Maryland. In my spare time I love to read, dance and be near the ocean.

  38. I live in Lodi, New Jersey. I am 56 years old and who has spare time with two teenagers at home, and two beautiful grandchildren 5 minutes away! Honestly, when I do have spare time I like to read, journal, spend time with friends, be outside in the fresh air (when its not freezing) and attend my Zumba classes 🙂

  39. I live in Abbeville, GA
    I am 59 soon to be 60
    I don’t have much free time but when I do I just love to play in the woods. I’m either with my husband or my granddaughter. I like to enjoy what God has provided for us in nature. We have a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors…its not a big spot but it is just right for us.

  40. I’m from Weimar, Texas a small town smack dab inbetween Houston and San Antonio Texas.

    I’m 32

    I love growing in Christ, spending time with family and sisters in kindred spirits, a great cup a joe, beautiful flowers (I believe all flowers in the earth is Gods way of sending us his beautiful thoughts, a reminder to me everytime I see a bloomed flower(s) Philliians 4-8

    King James Bible
    Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
    and any kind of gardening.

  42. My name is Lana S.
    I live in San Antonio, Texas originaly from Palmdale, California
    I am 58 years old and I have 6 children ages 34 to 12
    I have really enjoyed reading along with everyone and just seeing everyone comments has touched my heart.

    • Hey there Lana, I am a mom of six children too (11years-17 months)
      So excited to see other moms that are blessed and brave. God bless you!

  43. I live in a beautiful leafy suburb of Sydney, Australia.
    I am 58 years old.
    In my free time I enjoy researching topics for leading study groups at my church’s Women’s Ministry, and minding my 18mth old grandson!

  44. Hello,
    I live in Rochester, New York (originally from Alabama)
    I am 31 years old.
    I love to read, write, and play the hostess.

  45. Hi I am Lucille, and I live in upstate New York, in my free time I love to read; when I am not playing with our two year old son!

  46. I am from New York.
    I am 50 years young.
    In my free time I am usually still working on my lesson plans (I am a teacher)
    but what I love to do most in free time is having friends over for dinner or a game night. Our very best friends have moved away (three couples and they all went south) so if any of you are from New York and would like dinner or a game night, the more the merrier!

  47. Hey! I’m Ellie from NC and I’m barely in my 30’s! (I’ll turn 40 in a couple of months! LOL)
    In my spare time (???) I enjoy hanging out with my family!

  48. Hi! I am from Indiana and am 38 years old. I my free time I love to read and spend time with my kids!

  49. I am from Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    I am 40 – and having trouble with it 🙂
    I enjoy reading, quilting and being with friends and family in what little spare time i seem to have!
    Loving the book and the study!

  50. I am 49 years old and I live in Orlando, FL. I love taking long walks with my 3 kids, my husband and my dog. I also love to travel.