Pastors need encouragement?

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25).

I just wanted to give you a quick shout to remind you to encourage your pastors. This is the day that they pour much out of themselves for us. They are just human, following after God's call on their life. No one would just chose this job because it is not a job for wimps! Please do not forget to pray for our pastors and other spiritual leaders.

This is my pastor, Ken Duggan. He is a huge blessing to us and our family. We are in a large church where we have other pastors too that do not need to be forgotten. Every person needs encouragement. When you pray for your pastors please do not forget to pray for their families. Do not forget to pray for your Sunday school leaders and teachers.

Many times the body of Christ does not function the way God intended. One of the things God tells us to do is encourage one another. Let us focus on that this week. If you would like to read my pastor's blog you can find the link on my sidebar.

Have a happy Sunday. Much love-Angela

A Modern Day Job Part Two

If you are interested in reading the next on the topic of suffering then you can read the next installment here on our ministry page.

Great Quote

I have been doing a lot of study on Job-stay tuned for the next post. If you missed the first it was here. Until then....

I found this quote on Mariel's blog.
"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." C.S. Lewis
I have been really enjoying her blog lately. Go and check it out.

Also, another great treasure is Kathy's Blog. I always get encouragement there. She is doing a wonderful series on Jesus. Well worth checking out.

Okay well you all are such a blessing to me. I am lifting up prayers for you my siestas!

Wellness Wednesday

Well, I am happy to report that things have been going well. We were out of town last week which can be a disaster for me but I did incredibly well with my eating. I do believe it is because I am more focused on this temple. With that said, I did work out in the hotel gym but did not weigh in because it was a different scale. I will check that all out when I get back to my normal gym scale this week.

My time with the Lord has been great. I am praying that everyone has a good week and experiences God in a new and more personal way this week. I cannot wait to see how everyone else is doing. To track progress click on the Pear above.

What Hen are You? and a Contest

What type of Mother Hen Are You?
by Montessorimom.com: Educational Resource

Connie is hosting a contest here. It is a writing contest and the subject is Do you have a sister or a mentor who has made a difference in your life?

Happy Writing!

Tiny Talk Tuesday

This is most of what I am hearing this week.

It is my turn to be Hannah Montana and Miley.
No, it is my turn. You did not keep your promise.
Yes I did. It is my turn.
Moooommmmmm, it is my turn to be Hannah Montana.

Boy oh boy! Seriously guys there is two of them. You be one and you be the other then switch. I guess I need to be teaching more about our identity in Christ! :)
To see what others are saying click here.

I had to add this too. In our praise time this am (and no we don't get this in every am although I would like to) I was teaching the girls this song that I have grown to love. It is basically the words to Zephaniah 3:17-one of my favorite verses!

The words are, The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing, He will rejoice over you with His song.

We sang it and I asked them what song they thought God was singing over them right now. It was so sweet to hear their songs to their own melodies.
Hannah's was-Get better, Get better, please get better. -Because she has had this allergic reaction that she has been dealing with lately. :)

Kaitlyn's was-I am your daddy, I am your daddy. I love you. I love you.-How precious. Maybe she does know who she is in Him! :)

Opinions on my Speaker Bio Please

I Realize it is squished on this format but what are your thoughts on the basics of it?

	ANGELA Parsley	Angela’s Topic’s Include: Topics for Girls and Young Adults: God’s Girl-How Can You Be God’s Girl in a Not-So-God-Centered World? I Am A Princess, Shut Up! Lessons from the Princess Diaries. Be REAL-Radically Effective and Authentic for Christ. True Beauty Set Apart-Straight Talk about Modesty and Purity. Girl Talk-Straight Talk about Relationships. You Hold The Power of Life And Death-The Truth About Words Whatever-Thoughts on Your Thought Life. Getting Through To God In A Text Message World. Deeply Loved. Topics for Women: Faith Forward-Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation. Silent Suffering and God’s Restoration. A Retreat of Prayer. Value of Motherhood. A Wife of Valor?
Angela has a passion for teaching women God’s word. She is Absolutely in love with Jesus and has an authentic faith and passion that is contagious to those around her. Angela has been married to Tony, her high school sweetheart for 13 years. They have two children, Kaitlyn, and Hannah. Angela home schools her children and loves it. Angela and her family are located in Chattanooga, TN. Angela and her husband are co-founders of the international ministry Refresh My Soul Ministries where Angela writes weekly devotionals to encourage others in their walk with Christ. Angela and her husband are Bible teachers where they have lead and built their college ministry in their home church for the last four years. Angela is also very active in her women’s ministry and teaches middle school girls in their local Awana program.