Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 218399
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Week Five: Encounter with the Living, Loving God through Luke
(Note: I've moved all remaining weeks up one week since we combined two weeks during Week Six: Assess, review and be grateful!)
This week I'm giving you an assignment that will last at least 24 days! Are you ready? I am asking ALL 100+ in our group to read the book of Luke over the next 24 days (give or take a few) AND to keep a separate, ongoing LUKE journal.
I did this last year with a few college girls and we each circled or underlined the verse EACH DAY that stood out to/for us. We were amazed at how timely, or personal, or inspirational each chapter became to us. I'm giving you the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend as a headstart BECAUSE it takes up to 15 minutes a day to read one chapter! But my hope is that reading through the book of LUKE during the next few weeks will inspire you afresh to know and love Jesus!
Be encouraged,
Becky
This week I'm giving you an assignment that will last at least 24 days! Are you ready? I am asking ALL 100+ in our group to read the book of Luke over the next 24 days (give or take a few) AND to keep a separate, ongoing LUKE journal.
I did this last year with a few college girls and we each circled or underlined the verse EACH DAY that stood out to/for us. We were amazed at how timely, or personal, or inspirational each chapter became to us. I'm giving you the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend as a headstart BECAUSE it takes up to 15 minutes a day to read one chapter! But my hope is that reading through the book of LUKE during the next few weeks will inspire you afresh to know and love Jesus!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Week Six: Call Info Plus
Please read Week Six assignment below. Take this week as a serious challenge to review your original goals by writing a letter to yourself, recommitting to the ways you desire to SAVE MONEY CALORIES AND TIME this year. Weigh in weekly until the end of the year. Be honest with your plan. Be intentional. Be encouraged that you are not alone--post your progress.
If you want to be a part of the 2010 Online (or personal) coaching Groups--click here for more information or register by clicking here.
This week's call info is as follows:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703 Midwest
Playback Access Code: 319098
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
If you want to be a part of the 2010 Online (or personal) coaching Groups--click here for more information or register by clicking here.
This week's call info is as follows:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703 Midwest
Playback Access Code: 319098
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week Six: Give Thanks with Money, Calories, and Time
This is the week we take the opportunity to evaluate and refocus how far we've come toward reaching our money, calories, and time goals since the beginning of this quarter.
The way we're going to do this is to look back and write down one or two (or more) small or big strides we've made in each area. Then we're going to honestly assess where we need to go to make/meet our goals.
As we get closer to the holidays, I've noticed that the number of blog comments have lessened. And it happens about 1/2 way through each quarter--we get busier, overwhelmed, even fatigued...we lose endurance. T
I want to encourage you to take time to review what goals you set 6 weeks ago. Ask yourself, "Did I mean them? Did I really want to do them?" If so, now is the time to evaluate what is (or is not working) and what it will take to stay focused (or get refocused).
Begin with a thankful reflection and an honest review of what it will take to accomplish the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the quarter. What will it take for you to spend your time and money this holiday season being grateful, sacred, and rested?
Be encouraged,
Becky
The way we're going to do this is to look back and write down one or two (or more) small or big strides we've made in each area. Then we're going to honestly assess where we need to go to make/meet our goals.
As we get closer to the holidays, I've noticed that the number of blog comments have lessened. And it happens about 1/2 way through each quarter--we get busier, overwhelmed, even fatigued...we lose endurance. T
I want to encourage you to take time to review what goals you set 6 weeks ago. Ask yourself, "Did I mean them? Did I really want to do them?" If so, now is the time to evaluate what is (or is not working) and what it will take to stay focused (or get refocused).
Begin with a thankful reflection and an honest review of what it will take to accomplish the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the quarter. What will it take for you to spend your time and money this holiday season being grateful, sacred, and rested?
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Week Seven: Call Info Plus...
This week's call details the story of my detention center visit--in the hope it inspires you to think out of the box and ask God to give you a specific "service" plan for giving of your time (and money) during the two upcoming holidays. (The story can be found on the October 18 column of the Little Changes Big Results blogor on page 83-84 of Let God Talk to You.
Also, if you are interested in the new coaching programs for individuals being provided along with the 2010 Online Series, click here and download the 2-page document.
Today's call info is as follows:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 143493
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Also, if you are interested in the new coaching programs for individuals being provided along with the 2010 Online Series, click here and download the 2-page document.
Today's call info is as follows:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 143493
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Week Seven: Execute your Service Plan
As an individual or a family member, you and I have 2 weeks until Thanksgiving and 6 weeks until Christmas to design and implement a GIVING plan for either or both holidays. Very often churches, offices, and or communities offer a myriad of ways to get involved--from shopping and packaging a dinner for a needy family to visiting a family with wrapped gifts. Now is the time to check into the possibilities that will work best with your family dinner, travels, and commitments.
Why now? Because if you wait (and procrastinate) until the last minute, you might not have the money or time or energy to engage in the ministry to those in need.
Make a phone call, visit the church website, or call a local homeless or food shelter and ask about "shifts" for serving meals, etc. over the upcoming holiday weekends. Then report on the blog what you and/or your family has decided to do.
***Note: posting comments requires a little persistence. Please hit "enter" or "post comment" twice. It ALMOST ALWAYS rejects your first post for no reason. And it ALMOST ALWAYS accepts your second post of no reason!
***Plus: I'm hoping to use the DIMDIM webinar feature for the first 20 who can join me on the call who have a camera/computer on their desktop or laptop. You'll be able to see and hear me, but you cannot be heard. If I can arrange it as I did last time, your "link" will appear on our/this blog with instructions on how to sign up and enter the call at noon PST.
Be encouraged,
Why now? Because if you wait (and procrastinate) until the last minute, you might not have the money or time or energy to engage in the ministry to those in need.
Make a phone call, visit the church website, or call a local homeless or food shelter and ask about "shifts" for serving meals, etc. over the upcoming holiday weekends. Then report on the blog what you and/or your family has decided to do.
***Note: posting comments requires a little persistence. Please hit "enter" or "post comment" twice. It ALMOST ALWAYS rejects your first post for no reason. And it ALMOST ALWAYS accepts your second post of no reason!
***Plus: I'm hoping to use the DIMDIM webinar feature for the first 20 who can join me on the call who have a camera/computer on their desktop or laptop. You'll be able to see and hear me, but you cannot be heard. If I can arrange it as I did last time, your "link" will appear on our/this blog with instructions on how to sign up and enter the call at noon PST.
Be encouraged,
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Week Eight: Call Info PLUS 15 Rules for Effective Communication
Below is this week's call info, but as detailed on today's phone call is a list of the 15 Rules for Effective Communication (taken from Roger's Seriously Dating or Engaged Premarital Workbook and reshaped for our purposes to communicate our "SMCT" goals with our family and friends).
Note: This is copyrighted material.
1. Don't use Never and Always
2. Don't Blame or Shame
3. Don't Name call or Belittle
4. Don't Use "You" statements, use I statements
5. Don't tell others you're angry at them
6. Don't lose control
7. Don't withdraw
8. Don't speak until you've listened
9. Don't make demands
10. Don't use threats, such as..."If..."
11. Don't criticize.
12. Don't interrupt (ouch).
13. Don't use hateful words or phrases.
14. Don't use generalizations--be specific.
15. Don't tell others they've broken a rule.
Also, click here to link to the 2010 Life Coaching Series Options.
Call Info for Week 8:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 606222
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be VERY encouraged,
Becky
Note: This is copyrighted material.
1. Don't use Never and Always
2. Don't Blame or Shame
3. Don't Name call or Belittle
4. Don't Use "You" statements, use I statements
5. Don't tell others you're angry at them
6. Don't lose control
7. Don't withdraw
8. Don't speak until you've listened
9. Don't make demands
10. Don't use threats, such as..."If..."
11. Don't criticize.
12. Don't interrupt (ouch).
13. Don't use hateful words or phrases.
14. Don't use generalizations--be specific.
15. Don't tell others they've broken a rule.
Also, click here to link to the 2010 Life Coaching Series Options.
Call Info for Week 8:
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 606222
Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.
Be VERY encouraged,
Becky
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week Eight: Express Yourself (Communicate Effectively)
Timely for this week's group meeting, Express Yourself, I'm adding a free Webinar option to this week's call/blog.
Note: On the Blog (immediately below this post is the DimDim sign up/sign in) with an opportunity for the first 20 people who can attend the Live Call to also attend a webinar. To join the webinar, you will need to have access (at the time of the call--noon PST) to a camera/computer. We normally have about 20 on the Live call, so everyone should be able to access the video of me during this week's call. I will still be on the phone conference call as usual (meaning--I will be wearing head/ear phones so all can hear or see the call) and it will be audio taped as usual--though the video is recorded for viewing after the meeting. (I'm trying this company's webinar system as a test for the 2010 Online Group to include video and audio--so your feedback will be welcome.)
This week, your assignment is to communicate effectively with your family, friends, and co-workers how you are celebrating this holiday season. For example, if you are saving money, then it is important to communicate IN ADVANCE of gift lists and party favors to discuss what/when/where and how much everyone is planning to spend, eat, and give in your "spheres." For example, by suggesting a "draw one name out of the hat" for office or extended family gift giving (or drawing for adults, giving to children only) and/or setting a dollar value weeks in advance, everyone can get on the same page and no one will feel as if they are surprised. Communicating with family, especially, includes BRAINSTORMING, not telling people what to do.
As for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, meals, snacks, and desserts...unless you plan who is bringing what, you might not have healthy options. Magazines, such as Prevention, always have healthy, organic, or vegetarian recipes. Be sure to offer to bring healthy options to parties and shared meals.
As for time, planning your quiet time and workouts IN ADVANCE when you are scheduled to be with family and/or traveling for full days takes skill. Having an ipod or music to drown out crowds is helpful. Awaking early, or traveling late at night instead of during the day can provide quiet time in the car--but you'll need a travel lamp for reading.
Once again, communicating your plan with your closest friends and family, brainstorming "win-win" ideas for food and gift-giving, and even creating a family exercise walk after a big meal will help everyone experience a healthy and more meaningful holiday season.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Note: On the Blog (immediately below this post is the DimDim sign up/sign in) with an opportunity for the first 20 people who can attend the Live Call to also attend a webinar. To join the webinar, you will need to have access (at the time of the call--noon PST) to a camera/computer. We normally have about 20 on the Live call, so everyone should be able to access the video of me during this week's call. I will still be on the phone conference call as usual (meaning--I will be wearing head/ear phones so all can hear or see the call) and it will be audio taped as usual--though the video is recorded for viewing after the meeting. (I'm trying this company's webinar system as a test for the 2010 Online Group to include video and audio--so your feedback will be welcome.)
This week, your assignment is to communicate effectively with your family, friends, and co-workers how you are celebrating this holiday season. For example, if you are saving money, then it is important to communicate IN ADVANCE of gift lists and party favors to discuss what/when/where and how much everyone is planning to spend, eat, and give in your "spheres." For example, by suggesting a "draw one name out of the hat" for office or extended family gift giving (or drawing for adults, giving to children only) and/or setting a dollar value weeks in advance, everyone can get on the same page and no one will feel as if they are surprised. Communicating with family, especially, includes BRAINSTORMING, not telling people what to do.
As for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, meals, snacks, and desserts...unless you plan who is bringing what, you might not have healthy options. Magazines, such as Prevention, always have healthy, organic, or vegetarian recipes. Be sure to offer to bring healthy options to parties and shared meals.
As for time, planning your quiet time and workouts IN ADVANCE when you are scheduled to be with family and/or traveling for full days takes skill. Having an ipod or music to drown out crowds is helpful. Awaking early, or traveling late at night instead of during the day can provide quiet time in the car--but you'll need a travel lamp for reading.
Once again, communicating your plan with your closest friends and family, brainstorming "win-win" ideas for food and gift-giving, and even creating a family exercise walk after a big meal will help everyone experience a healthy and more meaningful holiday season.
Be encouraged,
Becky
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