Good morning!
I had a friend that sent the following video clip to me and I thought it was great and wanted to share. I hope you are inspired to keep moving forward and will never give up! We are CHOSEN! We are SPECIAL in HIS eyes! HE is with us every step of the way and we will live with Him forever in eternity! Wow! Don't give up!
http://www.charliephillips.net/Video/Theater3/NickVujicic/tabid/866/Default.aspx
I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
An Opportunity for a child/student in grades 5-10
This is an opportunity for a student or more to attend a great conference. If you are interested, please contact Nikki Green! The information below explains the conference!
Colleagues,Please consider taking advantage of an opportunity for your children. The 19th annual Expanding Your Horizons through Math, Science, and Technology conference will be held on the Illinois State University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2009. This is a one-day conference to encourage students in grades 5-10 to consider careers that involve skills in mathematics, science, and/or technology. While the focus is on recruitment of young women into these fields, male students are also welcome.Please check out our website: http://www.eyh.ilstu.edu and register your children for this worthwhile one-day conference that includes a keynote speaker, career mystery women, displays, and a choice of three hands-on workshops. Registration is being accepted through January 20th. Cost is only $25 and includes, t-shirts, bags, lunch and a full day of activities.
Colleagues,Please consider taking advantage of an opportunity for your children. The 19th annual Expanding Your Horizons through Math, Science, and Technology conference will be held on the Illinois State University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2009. This is a one-day conference to encourage students in grades 5-10 to consider careers that involve skills in mathematics, science, and/or technology. While the focus is on recruitment of young women into these fields, male students are also welcome.Please check out our website: http://www.eyh.ilstu.edu and register your children for this worthwhile one-day conference that includes a keynote speaker, career mystery women, displays, and a choice of three hands-on workshops. Registration is being accepted through January 20th. Cost is only $25 and includes, t-shirts, bags, lunch and a full day of activities.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bible Reading January 8th - January 21st!
Hey GEMS!
Wasn't tonight just awesome? I just love our nights together. You guys are my family and I so appreciate each one of you. I love you guys!
I am going to post the Bible Readings for the next two weeks and will also try and make a few posts during the two weeks.
Here you go!
Thursday, January 8th
Hebrews 13:5
Be content - enjoy the blessing that God will never leave you nor forsake you!
Friday, January 9th
Proverbs 10:4 and Ephesians 4:28
Plan to use your hands to do the work it takes to achieve your goals! In Ephesians, notice why the Bible says we should do something useful with our hands....
Saturday, January 10th
Malachi 3:6-12
A look at God's wrath when His people withhold from Him.
Sunday, January 11th
I Timothy 6:1-10
Look at the basic necessities - really we have what we need - thank God for those blessings.
Monday, January 12th
Proverbs 14:29 and 20:21
Make a plan and be patient to see it all the way through.
Tuesday, January 13th
Matthew 6:25-34
A great look at how we should trust God to meet our needs. Verse 33 is amazing if you really think about it - seek FIRST the Kingdom - then worry about the "stuff".
Wednesday, January 14th
Proverbs 30:8-9
Another reason being content is so important. If we "get" too much, we may turn our eyes away from God. Better to stay hungry for Him and dependent on Him!
Thursday, January 15th
Matthew 19:16-30
Here is a look at what Jesus sees when he sees us loving our treasure more than Him.
Friday, January 16th
I Timothy 6:17-19
Real treasures - according to the Bible.
Saturday, January 17th
Proverbs 16:8
Be a good manager of what you have - it's better to have a little and know that you stand righteous before God than to have a lot of "toys" but no good standing with God.
Sunday, January 18th
2 Corinthians 9:7-8
A cheerful giver....it's easy to do when you remember that God is the one you are giving to!
Monday, January 19th
Proverbs 22:9
Your "food" could be a lot of things...literally food, money, clothes. It's just the idea that God's children share!
Tuesday, January 20th
Psalm 37:7-16
Don't worry if other people are getting ahead of you - especially ones who are not committed to God. He sees it all and will administer justice.
Wednesday, January 21st
Luke 12:13-21
If you know that your heart is right toward God - then you're not a fool. Tonight, we'll look at how to grow in our financial security in God-honoring ways!
See you there!!
Have a great two weeks! I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Wasn't tonight just awesome? I just love our nights together. You guys are my family and I so appreciate each one of you. I love you guys!
I am going to post the Bible Readings for the next two weeks and will also try and make a few posts during the two weeks.
Here you go!
Thursday, January 8th
Hebrews 13:5
Be content - enjoy the blessing that God will never leave you nor forsake you!
Friday, January 9th
Proverbs 10:4 and Ephesians 4:28
Plan to use your hands to do the work it takes to achieve your goals! In Ephesians, notice why the Bible says we should do something useful with our hands....
Saturday, January 10th
Malachi 3:6-12
A look at God's wrath when His people withhold from Him.
Sunday, January 11th
I Timothy 6:1-10
Look at the basic necessities - really we have what we need - thank God for those blessings.
Monday, January 12th
Proverbs 14:29 and 20:21
Make a plan and be patient to see it all the way through.
Tuesday, January 13th
Matthew 6:25-34
A great look at how we should trust God to meet our needs. Verse 33 is amazing if you really think about it - seek FIRST the Kingdom - then worry about the "stuff".
Wednesday, January 14th
Proverbs 30:8-9
Another reason being content is so important. If we "get" too much, we may turn our eyes away from God. Better to stay hungry for Him and dependent on Him!
Thursday, January 15th
Matthew 19:16-30
Here is a look at what Jesus sees when he sees us loving our treasure more than Him.
Friday, January 16th
I Timothy 6:17-19
Real treasures - according to the Bible.
Saturday, January 17th
Proverbs 16:8
Be a good manager of what you have - it's better to have a little and know that you stand righteous before God than to have a lot of "toys" but no good standing with God.
Sunday, January 18th
2 Corinthians 9:7-8
A cheerful giver....it's easy to do when you remember that God is the one you are giving to!
Monday, January 19th
Proverbs 22:9
Your "food" could be a lot of things...literally food, money, clothes. It's just the idea that God's children share!
Tuesday, January 20th
Psalm 37:7-16
Don't worry if other people are getting ahead of you - especially ones who are not committed to God. He sees it all and will administer justice.
Wednesday, January 21st
Luke 12:13-21
If you know that your heart is right toward God - then you're not a fool. Tonight, we'll look at how to grow in our financial security in God-honoring ways!
See you there!!
Have a great two weeks! I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Bible Readings for next two weeks.......
Hey you beautiful GEMS......
Here are the Bible readings for the next two weeks! I will be praying for each of you and will see you in December! I will be with family in Missouri for Thanksgiving. Y'all enjoy the potluck and know that I am thinking of you! I love y'all!
Remember: God is good ALL the time and ALL the time God IS good!!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Thursday - Nov. 13
Matthew 7:1-5
We want God to judge others, but we cannot forget that we are sinners too. Look what Jesus says about us judging.
Friday - Nov. 14
Matt. 18:21-35
Read again about the parable of the wicked/ungrateful servant. God has forgiven you for all your sins against Him…He expects us to forgive those who sin against us.
Saturday - Nov. 15
Mark 11:25-26
Jesus is talking about having faith (in vs. 22-24). Notice what He says about how our attitude should be when we pray!
Sunday - Nov. 16
Eph. 4:29-32
A great list of good ways to live. Notice that, again, the Bible teaches us that we need to forgive because we are forgiven people!
Monday - Nov. 17
Col. 3:11-14
How can we forgive someone? Put on love!!
Tuesday - Nov. 18
Luke 6:37-38
The way we judge others is a measure of how God can judge us. Live like the redeemed woman you are! Choose forgiveness.
Wednesday - Nov. 19
Titus 2:11-14
Take a look here at what Jesus did for you – how He knew that you were wicked, but He loved you enough to forgive you.
Thursday - Nov. 20
Luke 17:1-4
This is so amazing to me. Jesus know that we are going to sin – and He teaches very practically about what we should do when someone sins against us.
Friday - Nov. 21
1 Cor. 13:4-7
Love conquers all. Even when we don’t have the strength to forgive, we think about the love God has for us and we find the strength to “keep no record of wrongs”
Saturday - Nov. 22
Matt. 5:43-48
Strong teaching from Jesus about how He expects us to love our enemies.
Sunday - Nov. 23
Luke 7:36-50
A beautiful story that shows how those who have been forgiven much – love much.
Monday - Nov. 24
2 Cor. 2:5-11
Paul writes to the Corinthians to instruct them about forgiveness.
Tuesday - Nov. 25
Hebrews 12:12-15
Do your best to live in harmony with everyone.
Wednesday - Nov. 26
Romans 12:17-21
Paul tells the Romans to do their best to live at peace with everyone.
Have a peaceful day – See you at GEMS tonight!
Here are the Bible readings for the next two weeks! I will be praying for each of you and will see you in December! I will be with family in Missouri for Thanksgiving. Y'all enjoy the potluck and know that I am thinking of you! I love y'all!
Remember: God is good ALL the time and ALL the time God IS good!!
Love and prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Thursday - Nov. 13
Matthew 7:1-5
We want God to judge others, but we cannot forget that we are sinners too. Look what Jesus says about us judging.
Friday - Nov. 14
Matt. 18:21-35
Read again about the parable of the wicked/ungrateful servant. God has forgiven you for all your sins against Him…He expects us to forgive those who sin against us.
Saturday - Nov. 15
Mark 11:25-26
Jesus is talking about having faith (in vs. 22-24). Notice what He says about how our attitude should be when we pray!
Sunday - Nov. 16
Eph. 4:29-32
A great list of good ways to live. Notice that, again, the Bible teaches us that we need to forgive because we are forgiven people!
Monday - Nov. 17
Col. 3:11-14
How can we forgive someone? Put on love!!
Tuesday - Nov. 18
Luke 6:37-38
The way we judge others is a measure of how God can judge us. Live like the redeemed woman you are! Choose forgiveness.
Wednesday - Nov. 19
Titus 2:11-14
Take a look here at what Jesus did for you – how He knew that you were wicked, but He loved you enough to forgive you.
Thursday - Nov. 20
Luke 17:1-4
This is so amazing to me. Jesus know that we are going to sin – and He teaches very practically about what we should do when someone sins against us.
Friday - Nov. 21
1 Cor. 13:4-7
Love conquers all. Even when we don’t have the strength to forgive, we think about the love God has for us and we find the strength to “keep no record of wrongs”
Saturday - Nov. 22
Matt. 5:43-48
Strong teaching from Jesus about how He expects us to love our enemies.
Sunday - Nov. 23
Luke 7:36-50
A beautiful story that shows how those who have been forgiven much – love much.
Monday - Nov. 24
2 Cor. 2:5-11
Paul writes to the Corinthians to instruct them about forgiveness.
Tuesday - Nov. 25
Hebrews 12:12-15
Do your best to live in harmony with everyone.
Wednesday - Nov. 26
Romans 12:17-21
Paul tells the Romans to do their best to live at peace with everyone.
Have a peaceful day – See you at GEMS tonight!
Various links from Lisa.......
Hey GEMS!
Here are the links and stuff that Lisa mentioned last night. I will get the rest of the Bible Study stuff on here after I get back from an errand. Hope y'all had a blessed day!
Love y'all! Cheri Lynn
In depth study about forgiveness – with worksheet:
www.biblestudytopics.com/FORGIVENESS.doc
Song: Something Heavenly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06AgY5Xoavw&feature=related
(Sanctus Real – Something Heavenly)
Video Interviews with Christians about forgiveness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5rPr3X-pb4
Forgive Others
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Here are the links and stuff that Lisa mentioned last night. I will get the rest of the Bible Study stuff on here after I get back from an errand. Hope y'all had a blessed day!
Love y'all! Cheri Lynn
In depth study about forgiveness – with worksheet:
www.biblestudytopics.com/FORGIVENESS.doc
Song: Something Heavenly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06AgY5Xoavw&feature=related
(Sanctus Real – Something Heavenly)
Video Interviews with Christians about forgiveness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5rPr3X-pb4
Forgive Others
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A note from Lisa.........
Hi GEMS!!!
It's a crisp fall day as I look out my window. I had a bit of rough start this morning with my kids (it is a rare thing for us, but I'm sure you can all relate that it was "one of those days"). We were all good by the time they left, but it wasn't an easy morning. Just as I was gearing up to get really irritated at my son, I dug deep and threw up a "Please enter in here Lord - because I'm about to get ugly". And He did -- kept my tongue for going silly. This week, I was reading Psalm 141 and verse 3 stuck out....maybe God was getting me ready for this morning.....?
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
I'm reminded that even when I want to put off ugly ways -- I have to replace that ugliness with the beauty of God's truth. It's not enough for me to "want" to be a good mom -- I need His help. When I am tempted to lose control of my tongue, I try to hold it -- but that's not enough. I put off the sin (hold my tongue) - but the Bible tells us that if we want victory over sin, we also have to "put on Christ" (Eph. 4:22-24, Romans 13:14)--in this case, I "put on" that Bible verse as my way of holding off losing my tongue. Because of His Holy Spirit living in me, we were able to navigate this morning with more victory than shame. That Bible verse running through my head was what I could focus on instead of getting wrapped up in my irritation. God is good - and He's an ever present help in time of need.
We need to know His Word so well that we can call up those verses we need when we need them! At GEMS next week, I'm going to outline something for those who want to have a structured way to read through the Bible in a year. I'm going to start on this journey again and I think it would be awesome if we did it together!
Last thing: Next week (Nov. 12) we will be talking about forgiveness. God has been leading me to some really wonderful teachings about forgiveness....and how we can walk in freedom from the burden that other people put on us. Every one of us has been hurt in some way in our lives. The Bible stands ready to teach us the way to live in freedom from those hurts.
I hope you'll be able to join us. I'm looking forward to our time together - please be praying for our next meeting. Lift up the message to God...for Him to communicate what He wants us to hear. Pray for your small group.
I daily pray for GEMS. It is a huge blessing!
Have a good rest of your week.
Blessings to you!
Lisa
It's a crisp fall day as I look out my window. I had a bit of rough start this morning with my kids (it is a rare thing for us, but I'm sure you can all relate that it was "one of those days"). We were all good by the time they left, but it wasn't an easy morning. Just as I was gearing up to get really irritated at my son, I dug deep and threw up a "Please enter in here Lord - because I'm about to get ugly". And He did -- kept my tongue for going silly. This week, I was reading Psalm 141 and verse 3 stuck out....maybe God was getting me ready for this morning.....?
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
I'm reminded that even when I want to put off ugly ways -- I have to replace that ugliness with the beauty of God's truth. It's not enough for me to "want" to be a good mom -- I need His help. When I am tempted to lose control of my tongue, I try to hold it -- but that's not enough. I put off the sin (hold my tongue) - but the Bible tells us that if we want victory over sin, we also have to "put on Christ" (Eph. 4:22-24, Romans 13:14)--in this case, I "put on" that Bible verse as my way of holding off losing my tongue. Because of His Holy Spirit living in me, we were able to navigate this morning with more victory than shame. That Bible verse running through my head was what I could focus on instead of getting wrapped up in my irritation. God is good - and He's an ever present help in time of need.
We need to know His Word so well that we can call up those verses we need when we need them! At GEMS next week, I'm going to outline something for those who want to have a structured way to read through the Bible in a year. I'm going to start on this journey again and I think it would be awesome if we did it together!
Last thing: Next week (Nov. 12) we will be talking about forgiveness. God has been leading me to some really wonderful teachings about forgiveness....and how we can walk in freedom from the burden that other people put on us. Every one of us has been hurt in some way in our lives. The Bible stands ready to teach us the way to live in freedom from those hurts.
I hope you'll be able to join us. I'm looking forward to our time together - please be praying for our next meeting. Lift up the message to God...for Him to communicate what He wants us to hear. Pray for your small group.
I daily pray for GEMS. It is a huge blessing!
Have a good rest of your week.
Blessings to you!
Lisa
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Bible Readings for the extra week.......
Hey GEMS!
Here are the readings for the next week before we meet on the 12th.
Thursday - November 6th
Acts 2: 44-47
This is a beautiful look at how the church in the first century "did community!"
Friday - November 7th
John 15:13-15
Jesus calls His disciples "friends" because he looks on them as the people He can trust to carry his message to the world.
Saturday - November 8th
2 Chronicles 20:7 James 2:23 Galatians 3:29
Abraham was one of God's faithful servants! Look what james says about how God viewed Abraham. Look at the promise in Galatians!
Sunday - November 9th
I Corinthians 12:12-27
We are part of the body. Every believer around you is part of the body. No one is more important than another - we need to build each other up! It brings all of us up when we do.
Monday - November 10th
Ephesians 3:14-21
This is a beautiful Scripture to pray for your small group at GEMS - and any other believers in your life! We are all one "family"! (vs.15)
Tuesday - November 11th
I Thessalonians 4:9
A simple verse - but one that I believe God expects from us.
Wednesday - November 12th
Hebrews 10:22-25
Reach out to your Small Group today - call them or email them to encourage each other to come to GEMS tongiht!! :o) "Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another." (vs. 25) See you tonight!!
Have a great week!
Love y'all!
Here are the readings for the next week before we meet on the 12th.
Thursday - November 6th
Acts 2: 44-47
This is a beautiful look at how the church in the first century "did community!"
Friday - November 7th
John 15:13-15
Jesus calls His disciples "friends" because he looks on them as the people He can trust to carry his message to the world.
Saturday - November 8th
2 Chronicles 20:7 James 2:23 Galatians 3:29
Abraham was one of God's faithful servants! Look what james says about how God viewed Abraham. Look at the promise in Galatians!
Sunday - November 9th
I Corinthians 12:12-27
We are part of the body. Every believer around you is part of the body. No one is more important than another - we need to build each other up! It brings all of us up when we do.
Monday - November 10th
Ephesians 3:14-21
This is a beautiful Scripture to pray for your small group at GEMS - and any other believers in your life! We are all one "family"! (vs.15)
Tuesday - November 11th
I Thessalonians 4:9
A simple verse - but one that I believe God expects from us.
Wednesday - November 12th
Hebrews 10:22-25
Reach out to your Small Group today - call them or email them to encourage each other to come to GEMS tongiht!! :o) "Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another." (vs. 25) See you tonight!!
Have a great week!
Love y'all!
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