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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 am from Phoenix, Louisiana (Plaquemines Parish).
    I am 70 years old.
    I like to read.
    Hi, Renee and Sister in Christ ,just a note to say hi and I love during
    this study online. I am planning to order some of your other books,
    Blessed in the Lord.

  2. I am from Nebraska – western part
    I have 34
    I love to sleep and read if I get free time. With 4 kids, homeschooling, and Awana among being a housewife – I get busy. But I really am enjoying this book. I’m trying to also read a classic book (to keep up with my husband – haha) so I’m reading Jane Eyre. 1000 Gifts & Resolution for Women for our church Bible study. Taking on too much?? Yes I think so, but I’m not pushing myself in the other books for now, just read when I can. & of course God’s word.

    Has anyone read the Bible straight through before? That is one of my goals, I’m in 2 Chronicles. I love it – it is God’s love story and it’s exciting too.

    • I’ve lived in Western Nebraska too, in the Sidney area! Jane Eyre is great and 1,000 Gifts is amazing too. Best wishes on reading your Bible straight through! 🙂

  3. Hello,

    I’m from Chicago, IL but we live in Joliet, IL

    I’m 35 years old.

    When I do have time I would like to read I haven’t been able to catch up on all of my reading.

  7. I live in Kooskia, Idaho, and am 51 years old. I love to read and sew when I have some time to do so.

  8. 1. Raised in Ft St John, British Columbia, Canada but now live in Suwanee, Ga.

    2. I’m 45 yrs old

    3. In my spare time I like to ride my bike. I rode 50 miles on my 40th birthday. Hoping to ride 100 miles on or before my 50th. (Two failed attempts at my goal—100 mile Century ride, 1. After a training ride of 65 miles, I discovered I was pregnant. Naturally I stopped training 2. My 2nd attempt last spring failed due to back injury.

  11. I live in Kentucky
    I’m 51
    I love to quilt, read, and go to the gym…and spend way too much time on the internet!

  13. I am from Michigan. I am 32 and in my spare time, I love to read! 🙂 Having a fantastic time with all of you ladies!! 🙂

    • Awesome, Bev!!! GO, girl! We NEED more nurses!!! phew. . .that truly doesn’t leave you any spare time,’eh? ; -)

  15. Friendswood, TX
    32 yrs old
    Spend free time with my hubby and 3 kids (mostly cleaning the house)

  16. Hello to all 🙂

    1) Raleigh, NC
    2) I am 28 years old
    3) I love to write, travel, and plan random adventures/road trips. I also love hiking, kayaking, reading, and working in youth (teens) ministry!

    I am really enjoying this bible study as well!
    Nina

  17. 1. I am from Atwater, Ca
    2. I am 36
    3. I love being outside doing the lawn and my garden

  18. I live in Hartsville IN, I am 41 and in my spare time I like to play words with friends….i’m considering a support group:)
    Loving this study!

  19. I am 57 years on this earth. I reside in Chicago and in Waterford michigan. Whenever I can be outside in Gods creation enjoying running, walking, hiking and being on the water that is where my family finds me!

  21. Hi. I’m a South Jersey Girl transplanted to Tidewater, VA after spending 10 years in NC. Still considered by my local Virginia friends, though as “the Jersey Girl”. Even at the age of 55 and no longer sounding like South Jersey. 🙂 In my free time I love to go boating, reading on the beach, and singing praise songs along with the radio or iPod.

  22. I’m from KY, and I’m 54 years old. In my spare time I love to read or listen to or sing worship music.

  23. Hi, my name is Lori and I’m from South Carolina. I am 54 years old and have lost interest in almost everything I used to do in my spare time (bc of stress and depression) Doing this study has given me something positive to do.

    • Hi Lori, Dont give up. I suffered from severe depression and anxiety for 15 years after I had my babies. I have been completely healed. I know this becusae I was sitting on the couch one day and that hopless, helpless, no interest in anything feeling just lifted off me like a heavy blanket being taken off and I knew. I have been free for 3 years now. I am going to pray for the same complete healing for you.

      God has given me a word for you Lori. please read it every day and memorise it until it becomes part of your daily thinking and vocabulary. most of all remember especially that His strength is made perfect in your weakness.

      Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

      8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  24. Live in NW Arkansas. Originally from Pennsylvania. I am 46 ( just had a birthday on the 15th)! Love spending time with my kiddos! However, If I am missing in action, you can usually find me with my fingers in the dirt nurturing my plants and probably telling the bugs to hit the highway. Otherwise I might be consuming a good book in a quiet corner or grabbing the sneakers for a short run!

  25. Hi, I’m Debbie from Lewisport, Ky. Lewisport is a small one stop-light town on the Ohio River.
    I’m 58 years old, recently retired from corporate America as an IT professional. I still work part-time but enjoy the less stress.
    In my free time, I weave baskets, make quilts and love to work in my flower and vegetable garden.

  26. 1) I am from Midland, Virginia (Fauquier County) and now living in Culpeper, Virginia.
    2) I am 32.
    3) Free time is spent reading books, chasing my two little beautiful girls, seeking God in those quiet moments and organizing just about anything.

    Thanks Renee for yet another awesome opportunity.

  27. I live in Belmont North Carolina. Grew up in Mt. Holly right across the interstate. I’m 56 years old. In my spare time I love to hang out with my husband or my family and maybe travel or read or make jewelry or do photography – anything relaxing or creative is great.

  28. Hi everyone: I am Cathy, 60, from St. Catherine’s, Prince Edward Island — Canada’s Smallest Province; Home to “Anne Of Green Gables”; and Birthplace Of Canada (Charlottetown Conference 1864).

    In my free time, I love reading (History as you can see is one of my favourite subjects) but, spending time with my family (two-legged and four-legged) comes first and crocheting afghans would vie with reading.

    Sending blessings to every one here.

    Sincerely,
    Cathy.

    • I had to go back over an hour to find someone my age and that someone is YOU! So happy to have found you. Thanks for the blessings and blessings back to you.

      • Hi Carol: Thanks for the note and thanks for taking the time to find me!! This question/blog is the first one I have participated in and I am fascinated by all the different ages, locations, and people who are in this study. Didn’t quite know what to expect but am so glad I signed up as I am thoroughly enjoying it.

        Well, that’s about it on this snowy Island Day. Wishing you a great day and a great week.

        Sincerely,
        Cathy.

  30. Live in: Alabama
    From: Texas
    Age: 47
    Spare time: learning to become God’s servant due to health issues, which no longer allow me to be a servant of this world. Your blog and bible study are helping immensely. Thank you for what you are doing for the rest of us 🙂

    • I understand. I am learning to become God’s servant also due to my health issues. This study has been helping me too. I pray that you will continue to grow in God’s love.

  31. I live in Afton, TX but I am originally from WY. I am 42 years old. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends and family. I also enjoy quilting.

  33. I’m from Sharpsburg GA, I am 26 years old. In my free time I love to spend time with family and read.

  34. 1. Grand Rapids, MI
    2. 36
    3. games & scrapbooking
    It is interesting to see where all these people are from!

  36. I am a 49-year-old Charlotte, NC native who lives in Raleigh. I run, write and (w/my husband of almost 10 years) love on our 7-year-old son. We are looking forward to bringing Elevation Church to our city.

  38. 1. Raleigh, NC
    2. I’m 40 years young 🙂
    3. Love Friday family nights with my husband, 6 yr old son, and 2 yr old daughter. Also love watching Carolina basketball 🙂

  42. 1. I am from Midlothian, Virginia but now live in Roanoke, Virginia

    2. I am 31yrs. old

    3. In my spare time (by myself) I Love to READ, work with Pictures (scrapbooking) and want to play the piano again!

  44. I was born and raised in South Georgia. I am 52 years old. I love in work in my flower garden and read in my spare time.

  45. Hi to eveyone!
    I live in Hay, Wa.
    I am a young 61:)
    I enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, spending time with my 6 grandchildren, (sometimes they hike & bike with me) I also love a good book while sunning somewhere on a beach…I am sooo growing from this Bible Study…Thank you Renee for caring so much for your fellow sisters to nuture & inspire us along the way!!!

    • Oh, to have a beach! I enjoy a park with a body of water BUT nothing compared to a beach. You are BLESSED!

  46. I am not from anywhere really. I currently live in Southern Indiana, and have been here the longest. But my dad was military and we moved every few years. So I can’t say I am from anywhere.

    I am 42.

    In my “spare time”, I love to laugh with my kids and husband, read, sew counted cross stitch, and play on the Wii with my husband. But I don’t get much spare time with younger kids that keep me moving with school and sports.

  47. I grew up in central Mississippi and now live in Memphis, TN.
    I’m 52.
    In my free time, I love to read and bake.

  49. 1. I originally from Hong Kong but I have lived in America for 22 years . I am living in Lexington , SC
    2. I am 44 years old….OLD
    3. In my spare time, I love to read (mostly bible study or anything christiian related) or just go outside be close to the nature. If I have a lot of spare time, I love to travel around the world.

  50. Hi~ I’m from Iowa
    fabulously 40
    I have a wonderful husband and teenage son and daughter I like to spent time with!
    I love children, so I try to volunteer where I can. I also have a very passionate heart for orphans, and Africa. I’ve been on a couple mission trips, haven’t had the opportunity to though in the past year, and it tugs on my heart almost daily… been praying for God to reveal His plans for me.