Women of Faith - Imagine 2011

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Ephesians 3:20...This was the theme verse for the Women of Faith event that mom and I were blessed to attend last weekend in Atlanta. What a blessing it was to worship with thousands of sisters of Christ. We laughed and cried as we heard testimonies of God's faithfulness even in the midst of trials. The worship team was amazing along with Natalie Grant, Lisa Harper, Nicole Johnson, Mary Mary, Angie Smith, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Laura Story! God has done a mighty work in each of those ladies and I was so honored to listen to their testimonies and hear their beautiful voices praise His name! http://www.womenoffaith.com/
mom & I


Lisa Harper
I really want to read Lisa's new book, Stumbling into Grace. If you've read this book please leave a comment letting me know how you liked it.


Natalie Grant
Natalie's adorable twin daughters were there at Phillips Arena too:) My favorite song that Natalie sings is "Your Great Name".


Laura Story
Laura has an amazing testimony of what God is teaching her through the sickness of her husband that has a brain tumor. Through her trials she has penned the song "Blessings" that she sings so beautifully. Also she wrote "Indescribable" (recorded by Chris Tomlin) that has become the No.1 worship song! Her new album is named "Blessings".


Mary Mary
These two sisters- Tina & Erica- know how to rock it! They are famous for several songs, but mainly "Shackles".


Luci Swindoll (Chuck Swindoll's sister) has an amazing ministry traveling all around the world. She helps with World Vision to find and visit families that have children that need to be adopted.


Mom and I had to have a nice dinner while in Atlanta. Mom took me for the first time to one of her favorites, Nan's Thai (link below)! It was sooo yummy and the atmosphere is very relaxing and nice!



http://www.nanfinedining.com/#home

Kindergarten!

Sawyer started Kindergarten yesterday!

Olivia dancing with her baby doll

Book Review: Leading to the Bedroom

Leading to the Bedroom by: David and Katie Reid

This book is an extraordinary guide about intimacy in marriage! I like that David and Katie Reid don’t tip-toe around this important gift of intimacy in marriage. Instead, they focus on challenges of intimacy that all married couples face, but that most authors and teachers shy away from teaching. It was refreshing and very helpful to my marriage for both my husband and I to read the book, and discuss the subject matter. We were challenged in ways we had not been before.

As a woman, I greatly appreciated that at the end of each chapter there is “A Wife’s Take”, where Katie Reid writes about her perspective supporting her husband’s teaching throughout that chapter. The book is chalked full of scripture to back up the teaching as Biblical truth. I greatly appreciate that this book often reminds us that sex in marriage is nothing to be ashamed of. This book teaches that martial oneness through unashamed intimacy and living the gospel out is what God has planned for our marriages. It is a gift from Him!

This book is a very practical must read for every marriage! I highly recommend it!



To read more about this book, see the website http://www.leadingtothebedroom.com/ and read an additional review at http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-atlanta/leading-to-the-bedroom-the-couple-s-guide-to-soul-sex-review

Women of Faith

I'm getting pumped about the upcoming Women of Faith conference in Atlanta this Aug. 12th & 13th!

Cars 2

Sawyer's first theater movie was Cars 2. He liked it so much that he has already went to see the movie again! He enjoyed the popcorn and movie but not the long previews at the beginning.

Sawyer's Swimming Lessons

thumbs up with Miss Melanie (while Sawyer is enjoying his Starbust candy)



We are so proud of Sawyer! He has improved greatly in his swimming skills and is now at a level two: green fish!