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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. I live in Ladysmith, WI and last summer I turned the big 50!
    In my spare time I enjoy reading blogs, a little sewing knitting, and reading.

  2. I am a 61 years young woman from Lake Charles, Louisiana. I work in the deli at Wal-mart and spend my free time on my computer and studying the Bible. I also am teaching myself Spanish and Calculius.

      • Just wanted to say Hi. Thought I was the only one from La. I live in West
        Baton Rouge We are neighbors.

    • Hi My name is Mel I live in Port Allen , La.. Coming to Lake Charles on March 29, 2012. Any suggestion for site seeing. I’m 45 In my spare time I love to cook and spend time with my family. It gives me no greater joy than to cook and feed people.

  3. I live in Halifax, PA
    Just turned 58
    I love doing Bible Studies with women, baking fancy cakes, and reading, reading, reading!!!

  5. I grew up in IL, moved to AZ for 12 years, and have been in TN for the past 7 years and plan to stay here. I am 38 years old. When I have free time, I like to be outside!

  6. I am 71 years old, a widow for 4 years and believe I have the best of both worlds thanks to my husband of 47 years! He provided very well for our family.

    Snowbird for 7 months in Bonita Springs, FL and the other 5 months I live in Muskego, WI (suburb of Milwaukee)

    I love to golf, read, play bridge, knit, sing in the choir, serve on altar guild and am a Stephen Minister.

    I have 6 beautiful grandchildren who keep me very busy in the summer months.

  7. Hello!
    I live in Seattle, Washington.
    I am 41 years old.
    I love reading, running, hiking, camping, and playing with my nieces and nephews.

  8. I am from High Point, NC
    I am 42 years old-whew so glad we didnt have to list our weight too lol
    In my free time, if there is any free time i love to read and have a big honkin cup of Starbucks

  9. Hi everyone…so cool seeing all the different places God is at work! I am a Navy brat…origianally from Norfolk,va. Moved all over….made me really rely on the Lord and value friendship. Have 2 wonderful childreb and one baby grandaughter, great daughter in law that loves the Lord. Volunteering with sea turtles at the Ga Sea Turtle Center is a passion. I love to spend time with my 6 dogs, 2 cats, 11 horses some beautiful nesting eagles in se Ga. I enjoy quiet time on the river with a manger that a friend made me because of Renee’s “Manger in my Heart” poem.I love life and love the Lord. Thankyou Renee for all you have shared…..I learn so much from you.

  10. 1. I am from Williamsburg, VA.

    2. I am 34 and will be 35 in April.

    3. My favorite thing to do in my free time is to be with my two boys. The youngest has a major medical illness and his lifespan for his condition is around 20. I value every minute that I have with them and cherish the time that I have been given.

  12. I’m from Fort Wirth Texas, 44 yrs old, and in my spare time (what is that anyways?!) I love to read all the books I start and don’t finish, watch movies, walk, and just plain catch up on my forever growing to-do list!! Lol

  13. 1. I live in beautiful West Michigan
    2. I’m 34 years old
    3. I love reading, playing piano, scrap-booking/card making, cross-stitching, baking, cooking, and most of all, being a mom!

  14. I was born in MD and now live in Pa. I am 60 and when I am not running after my
    2 yr grandson which i have full custody, I.like to read scrapbook and spend time with friends.

  15. I am from Iowa-have lived here most of my life but my favorite state to live in over the years was Virginia!
    I am 60 years old young! I don’t feel 60 nor look 60..I live by what my dad used to say :you are a young as you feel!!”
    My favorite pasttime in free time is to read books…I love Christian authored fictional romances (esp. historical romances) and I love a good mystery book too.

    AND I love being in Bible Studies with other women, especially to guide them and encourage other Christian women in their journey with Jesus Christ, letting Him write their story further.

    God bless your day………isn’t this book A Confident Heart just the best? Renee, Chapter Six just hit it right on the nail for me and my life! This chapter nailed it dead on, sister. Thank you for listening to God and allowing Him to speak through your story to help us understand and find freedom in our own story!!

  17. 1.) I live in Arkansas
    2.) I’m about to turn the big 40 in two weeks.
    3.) In my free time I enjoy studying the word and gardening.

  18. 1. I live in Uvalde, TX
    2. I’m 31
    3. I love to read my bible and exercise and of course spend time with my family. God Bless

  22. I live in Royse City, TX which is east of Dallas. I am 41 years young. In my spare time, I love to read.

  23. I live in Michigan and I am 51 years old. I love to spend time with my husband and family, especially my 3 year old granddaughter. I also like to cross-stitch when I can.

  25. I live in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. I have lived here most of my life!
    I am 51 years old.
    In my spare time(when I get any) I enjoy embroidery, crosstitching, reading, gardening and best of all these I enjoy time spent with my grandaughters! I have 3 of them…no grand sons, yet! And being in God’s house and hanging out with His people whenever possible!

  27. I was raised in Fairbanks, Alaska but currently live in Orange, CA and moving to Alabama in 2 weeks.
    I am soon to be 47.
    I like to pray, sing, organize and be with my family.

    • Brenda-I love to stamp cards too! I have been hooked on it ever since I saw that stamp go from the ink pad to the cardstock back about 11-12 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  29. Hi….my name is Jenny

    1. I live in Virginia but I am originally from Pennsylvania.
    2. I will be 40 on March 2nd. (my daughter was also born on March 2nd and she will be 8)
    3. In my free time I like to read, listen to music, or crochet. Spending time with my kids, too!

  30. I am originally from the East Coast but have lived in Oklahoma 26 years now. Some days I ask myself “How did a nice girl from the East end up in Oklahoma?!” Only God!

    AND… amazingly I’m as old as Carol H. @#)~!!!!!

    I don’t have a condition called “free time” but if I ever did I’d be doing things around the house, baking, gardening, having lots of company over, laughing a whole lot more than I do now and planning my next trip. Right now I dream of lying in a hammock between two tall palm trees on a white sandy beach with crystal clear blue water to look at and a most gentle breeze blowing over me. These days that is my “happy place”! 🙂

  31. Good afternoon! My name is Meyana, i live in Oregon & i love to go to the river and i also enjoy camping, hiking, etc.

    • Hi, Mom! 🙂 I’m so glad we’re doing this together…..I can’t believe I found you on here again! 🙂

      • Well hello Kar! It is very exciting to see how God leads through this study AND the Karen Kingsbury book you are reading!

        I could REALLY relate to Renee’s story of distorted body image related to porn as I grew up with it too. I have always struggled with that. Renee is very relatable! Remember….YOU are CHOSEN by the ONE who matters most!!!

  34. I am 34 and live in indianapolis, indiana i love traveling and reading in my free time a mother three young children

  35. I am from South Texas and I am 29 years old. I like to read, croquet, watch movies and spend time with my family.

  36. I live in Indiana, I am 45 years old. I love to take hikes, practice yoga, make stained glass & jewelry and hang out with my family 🙂

  37. I live in Seminole, FL (near Largo and St. Pete) with my daughter & son-inlaw.

    I am 71 years old; had polio at age 4 which disabled me about 20 yrs ago.

    I enjoy reading. And the “Made to Crave” book is enabling me to draw closer and closer to my LORD through the Scriptures I am memorizing and the stories that are shared.

  38. I am 37, and I am from Va but live in Az for the last 4 years. I love to spend my free time on the computer or playing with my two cats, Pumpkin and Rainbow.

  39. I live in Michigan.
    I am 53 years old.
    I am a retired homeschool mom, current Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and I enjoy reading and making cards.

  40. I live in Parker CO
    I am 52 or 53 – can’t remember! Don’t really want to know!
    I love to go to plays, concerts, read, spend time with my boys, husband, friends.

  41. I live in Ohio, I’m 56 years old, and in my free time, I like to study the Bible, spend time with my family, read, play the piano, cross-stitch, piece quilts on sewing machine – in other words, I have NO problem with boredom!!!!

  42. Live in AZ which has always been home even when lived elsewhere.
    39 almost 40
    Spending time with family & friends, reading, crafts — plastic canvas, beads, simple crochet.

  43. I live near Hertford, NC.
    I am 55 years old.
    I like to read Francine Rivers books, crochet when the mood hits me and mow grass . Since our climate is so temperate, I get to mow grass a lot and it is very relaxing to me.

  44. I live just outside of Raleigh, NC.
    I’m 33 yrs old.
    And, free time? I’m a homeschooling mama of two young boys.
    I do like to read though. 🙂

  45. I live in Michigan
    I am 53 years old.
    I am a retired homeschool mom, a SU demonstrator, and I enjoy reading and making cards.

  46. 1. I live in Palm Harbor, Florida

    2: I’m 39…

    3. In my spare time, I like to read, scrapbook, and play on facebook : )

  49. I live in Canada but am originally from Pennsylvania. I am 39 years old. I LOVE to knit in my free time.

  50. Hi Everyone!
    1. I live in Hereford, TX.
    2. I am 54 years old
    3. I love to read, take walks and listen to all kinds of music!