Friday, August 28, 2009

Let's Meet...and Practice Posting Comments

So I thought it would be a good idea for us to meet....even though it's online. AND it would give everyone the chance to view and comment on the blog before we get started with the study.

Here's what I had in mind.....your name, age, where you live, what you do, and a little about yourself. Feel free to be brief...or write as much as you like. If you don't want too write anything about yourself.....or leave out any details (like your age : ).....that's ok too!!

If you have any questions, you can email me at......

livingtopraisehim@hotmail.com

Mel
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13 comments:

  1. Cindy CrissmanAugust 28, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I am Cindy Crissman, Melanie's sister. I have two children, Nathan who is 4 and Sarah who is 2. I am a full time Mom and a part time nurse. I work work about 12 hours a week as a Mother/Baby nurse at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. I am married to John, we will be married 15 years in December. We live in Lexington, Ky. I am really looking forward to this study. I have been wanting to join a Bible Study recently, but just haven't found the time or the right group.

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  2. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    My name is Sharon Dimberu. I live in Ashburn, VA. I have been married for 6 years and we have 2 kids. Naomi is turning 6 and Caleb is 3. I work full time as a mom and preschool teacher. I have never done an online bible study so I am excited to give this a try!

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  3. MelanieAugust 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Melanie Smith...a 33 year old Wife to Scott for 5 years and a Mommy to Isaac-4, Eric-2, & Lauren-6 months. We live in Leesburg, VA.

    I have participated in several Bible studies, however I haven't been able to attend one in the last 2 years....seems being a Wife and Mom of 3 have kept me so busy. But I have missed not only doing the study, but also the interaction with other ladies.

    So, the idea of doing an online study came to me one evening. I think it should work with just about anyones schedule...since you can participate any time of the day you want!! AND it should be great being able to interact w/ all of you from all over the world!! I guess we will see how it goes :) this is new for me as well, so we will learn as we go.

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  4. Angela BiggsAugust 30, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    HI! I am Angela Biggs. Melanie is my daugher. My other daughter is Cindy Crissman, who has posted her comments. I am so very excited to be able to participate in a Bible study with my 2 daughters. Would not have thought this possible since we do not live in the same city!!!

    I am retired from 26 years of teaching high school. I am staying quite busy with being able to visit back & forth between Lex, KY & Leesburg, VA! I live in Greenup, KY with my husband of 40 years.

    I have done one Beth Moore Bible study & was so challegened by it. I like the idea of the online study as I can sit down anytime & read what others have posted and/or posts thoughts & questions I have.

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  5. JoAugust 31, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Hi, I'm Josephine Taylor. I just turned 36 last Friday andam still basking in the glow of a great weekend in Paris. I'm just so thankful everyday for what GOD is doing in my life. I'm able to experience things I never thought I would, like climbing to he top of the Eiffel tower. Things are just awesome right now. I'm so grateful that Melanie had the foresight to start this Bible study as I've been looking for one for years but scheduling has been tough. Daily I realize that all it takes is a whisper in HIS ear, asking for something and he will fulfill the need. I hope my book gets here this week. :>)

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  6. shellcbeachAugust 31, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Hi, I am Michelle Beach, 37. I live in Flemingsburg, KY and am a mother of 2 precious girls who are turning 4 and 2 in Sept. I have been married for 14 years to a wonderful man, Lynn. I am a stay-at-home mom, and feel very blessed to be able to do so. I so looking forward to this study, as I cannot remember the last time I was in a study and miss it so much. Thanks you again Melanie for the invite.

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  7. ChelsaSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Hi, I am Chelsa Peters,..will be 33 in a couple of weeks. I am a proud mom of an 11 year old boy who keeps me on my toes. I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend Bobby for 8 years this month. I work full time and try to keep all my patience for when I am at home. I am excited to do this bible study and thankful that Melanie invited me. This is my first online women's study so I am looking forward to it!!! Thanks Melanie

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  8. ChantelSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Hey!

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  9. ChantelSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I forgot my password and had typed 2 post so this time I was short and sweet until I seen if it worked...lol Anyways 3rd time is a charm:)I am Chantel Spears. I am a 33 year old wife,mother, and RN.I work at SOMC in Portsmouth. I work 7 12 hour night shifts/2weeks in the nursery:)I have been married to Ed for 11 years and we have two of the most sweetest, beautiful boys God ever gave to anyone:)Zachary will be 8 this month, he is in 3rd grade at Wheelersburg,OH he is a mini me-poor thing. Hayden is my wild 4 year old, he keeps us on our toes and is absolutely hilarious. One minute you want to turn your head and laugh(instaed of spanking him), then the next he is so humble and sweet you want to cry at the lessons he just taught you:) I have never done a Beth Moore bible study, but have heard nothing except GOOD about them. My schedule does not allow me to do weekly meetings, so I am so excited about this online bible study! it has been too long since I have done one. I am a slow typer and mess up frequently so look over me:)I am the teen quiz coach,co-director of the new Caravan children's program that starts this morning:),I am Zacahry's den leader in cubscouts,I am co-director of the EKD Nazarene Teen Bible Quizzing, I am in transistion of becoming the EKD Children's Quiz Director. I am determined to fight Satan when he is telling me I don't have time for this:) I will show and remind him that our God has already defeated him on our behalf! I am looking forward to this! Pray for me! It only took me an hour and a half to get this accomplished...lol...seriously:)

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  10. GayleSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Hello!

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  11. WenDeeSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Hi~~my name is Wendy Riffe from South Shore KY. I am a 39 year old woman who is working thru a difficult health problem. Most importantly~~I have a 16 year old son and another child--my husband of 20 years!!!LOL!!! He is wonderful and very helpful when I am having problems!!! I have taught 2nd grade for 12 years but will be off for a short time--so I am going to use this time to help me rebuild my relationship with GOD and give my mind a spiritual boost!!! And---I am 1st cousins with Melanie and Cindy and Angela is my Aunt--so I think this is kinda a family affair!!!Sorry that I am behind~~but I will work hard to catch up--and~oh yeah~~ thanks Mel!!!!!

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  12. teresaSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Hey!

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  13. teresaSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I wrote probably more than anyone cares to read last night and did something wrong so I'll try again, this time. Short, to the point and figure out if I know what I'm doing. I'm in a little town, Argillite, KY near Greenbo Lake State Park. I am married 35 years. I don't tell my age but I was married very very young:) I enjoy Bible studies above all my interests. Getting together with women of same mind and talking about these issues I'm in my element. I love talking to women and talking about the things a study brings about. I love getting close to women that way. But I do even better with writing what I'm thinking rather than talking. I've just begun the study. Late getting started. Very busy. I love my church, I love working in it. I attend the Nazarene church that Chantel does and we are friends working together often in the ministries. I help her with our teen quizzing, the Caravan program that our children seem to really love, and we do too. Chantel has been instrumental in doing so much of the work that it took to get the program off the ground. It takes work but the rewards are already seen. I also am missionary director at our church. Educating and keeping people aware of our missionaries and the needs around the world are at the heart of my service to God. We have no children, but I feel like all children that are in my presence are my responsibility. I have a preteen niece and nephew that I help their mother guide through this life and spend much time in prayer for their future. I apppreciate the jobs that God's called me to do. He doesn't need me to do them, someone else could, but I need them to grow and mature in his service. I am looking forward to the study and pray that God changes lives through it as I've seen him do with so many of Beth's studies.

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