Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 863213
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.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Becky
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Celebrate by Cleaning Out, Giving Up, and Selling Off!
Greetings! I'd like to just say a few words before I post our final assignment for 2009. I trust that each of you have been able to celebrate this holiday season with a great sense of God's presence in your life. I hope you read the entire book of Luke as it is such a wonderful presentation of the entire life of Jesus, bringing His passion and purpose on earth into our daily lives even in the 21st century!
Final Assignment: Clean Out, Give Up, and Sell Off! This is a perfect weekend to clean out your closet! For every piece of clothing or kitchen utensil that you received, consider giving away the same piece or utensil to your local charity. For every unforgiveness or unmet expectation, consider journaling about it and giving it up for good. Clean the slate of your heart and start 2010 emotionally fresh and new. (Why not?) And finally, look around your home and office or even in the trunk of your car or storage unit and consider having a garage or Ebay sale! Books, coats, toys, and fitness equipment can make for a great "slush fund," donation, or college books fund.
This is the week to set aside 30, 60, or 90 minutes a day and clean out, give up and organize a sell off so that you can start 2010 with a no-junk-drawer, no excess in my closet/garage/storage unit/trunk/make-up drawer. This last assignment will cost you nothing but TIME! Give yourself the gift of clean, fresh, and ready!
Happy New Year!
Love you all,
Becky
Final Assignment: Clean Out, Give Up, and Sell Off! This is a perfect weekend to clean out your closet! For every piece of clothing or kitchen utensil that you received, consider giving away the same piece or utensil to your local charity. For every unforgiveness or unmet expectation, consider journaling about it and giving it up for good. Clean the slate of your heart and start 2010 emotionally fresh and new. (Why not?) And finally, look around your home and office or even in the trunk of your car or storage unit and consider having a garage or Ebay sale! Books, coats, toys, and fitness equipment can make for a great "slush fund," donation, or college books fund.
This is the week to set aside 30, 60, or 90 minutes a day and clean out, give up and organize a sell off so that you can start 2010 with a no-junk-drawer, no excess in my closet/garage/storage unit/trunk/make-up drawer. This last assignment will cost you nothing but TIME! Give yourself the gift of clean, fresh, and ready!
Happy New Year!
Love you all,
Becky
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas-- Dec 23 call info
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 201812
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
Playback Access Code: 201812
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, December 22, 2009
Week One: A Reflection and Time to Rejoice!
Saving money, calories, and time in 2009 has been a coaching series designed to encourage each of us to be more aware of what we fill our lives with.
Some of us, at the beginning of our series, might have (1) struggled to fill our lives with material things to make us feel more important to ourselves and others, or (2) eaten food to comfort us when we're feeling hurt or empty, or (3) wrestled with ourselves to be timely or productive, somehow wasting away precious minutes.
I believe that the first step in changing our lives is awareness. After awareness comes the step of admission--to acknowledge that we need help to save money, calories, or time. (So many of you have done that over the course of this year through your postings on the blog.) Though the admission step is humbling, it is also releases shame and guilt from our lives and allows us to put the past behind us (seeing how destructive it has been), no longer admiring or wanting those things that have ultimately kept us from being successful businesspersons, faithful partners or calm parents, and spirit-led children of God. When we're aware of our weaknesses, willing to admit that we have a problem and need help, we CAN CHANGE with an action plan. This is where your dreams turn into goals because you've given yourself specific deadlines. (Each week we've considered how we would save (or spend) money, count our calories (because they matter), and spend (or give) our time to people and projects. Finally, we can celebrate that we have connected weekly as accountability partners, knowing it is the only way to sustain change.
Now, as we come to this week of the year--when we celebrate the reason for this season--the birth of Jesus, son of God who came to earth to take away the sins of the world, we realize that we have been given a second, third, fourth, or fiftieth chance to start over. We have been given--through the person of Jesus Christ--the power to change, the passion to change, and the purpose to change.
God loves you--just the way you are and the way (and who) you are becoming.
God need you--to be His storytellers, the witnesses of His love to all who are searching for Him.
God wants you--He chose you to be His. He sent His beloved son to earth as a baby who grew to be man who would die for you and me.
Now is the time to stop chasing, stop wishing and wanting and simply worship Him.
This is the day and the week to bow down on your knees and with all sincerity tell Him that you love Him, need Him, and want Him. Dallas Willard, author of Hearing God said, "God wants to be wanted."
Take this challenge and I believe that the last few days of this year will be the best days of your life!
Some of us, at the beginning of our series, might have (1) struggled to fill our lives with material things to make us feel more important to ourselves and others, or (2) eaten food to comfort us when we're feeling hurt or empty, or (3) wrestled with ourselves to be timely or productive, somehow wasting away precious minutes.
I believe that the first step in changing our lives is awareness. After awareness comes the step of admission--to acknowledge that we need help to save money, calories, or time. (So many of you have done that over the course of this year through your postings on the blog.) Though the admission step is humbling, it is also releases shame and guilt from our lives and allows us to put the past behind us (seeing how destructive it has been), no longer admiring or wanting those things that have ultimately kept us from being successful businesspersons, faithful partners or calm parents, and spirit-led children of God. When we're aware of our weaknesses, willing to admit that we have a problem and need help, we CAN CHANGE with an action plan. This is where your dreams turn into goals because you've given yourself specific deadlines. (Each week we've considered how we would save (or spend) money, count our calories (because they matter), and spend (or give) our time to people and projects. Finally, we can celebrate that we have connected weekly as accountability partners, knowing it is the only way to sustain change.
Now, as we come to this week of the year--when we celebrate the reason for this season--the birth of Jesus, son of God who came to earth to take away the sins of the world, we realize that we have been given a second, third, fourth, or fiftieth chance to start over. We have been given--through the person of Jesus Christ--the power to change, the passion to change, and the purpose to change.
God loves you--just the way you are and the way (and who) you are becoming.
God need you--to be His storytellers, the witnesses of His love to all who are searching for Him.
God wants you--He chose you to be His. He sent His beloved son to earth as a baby who grew to be man who would die for you and me.
Now is the time to stop chasing, stop wishing and wanting and simply worship Him.
This is the day and the week to bow down on your knees and with all sincerity tell Him that you love Him, need Him, and want Him. Dallas Willard, author of Hearing God said, "God wants to be wanted."
Take this challenge and I believe that the last few days of this year will be the best days of your life!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Week Two: Call Info + Commencement Link
FYI -- On Saturday Dec 19 from 10:00 to noon EST, I will be giving the Commencement speech at my graduation ceremony. Here is the "live" streaming link that should be accessible real time or shortly thereafter. (Please pray for good travel weather!)
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/vp/commencement/
Today's call info:Midwest
Playback Access Code: 842323
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 (and thank you for encouraging me),
Becky
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/vp/commencement/
Today's call info:Midwest
Playback Access Code: 842323
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 (and thank you for encouraging me),
Becky
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Week Two: Fast from Fluff, Get off Your Duff!
If you recall, during Week 12, I asked you to prepare your "whole" self for the Christmas season by asking three questions:
1. What eating and exercise plan will you follow until January 1, 2010?
2. What amount of time will you spend with God through the holidays?
3. How much money do you plan to spend on gifts this Christmas?
One of the only ways I know to achieve long-term goals is to keep tabs on them daily and to keep them in front of you (in writing).
I chose this week's topic knowing that one week before Christmas, some of us will have to seriously re-evaluate how to achieve our goals--either fasting from stuff or finally getting off our duff! (I don't mean to offend, but coaching all these years reminds me that many people struggle to achieve their goals because they give up on them, stop charging after them, or fatigue when they get close to the finish line.)
Let's each review the three questions (above) and set our sights on the finish line of saving money, calories, and time in 2009!
Be encouraged,
Becky
1. What eating and exercise plan will you follow until January 1, 2010?
2. What amount of time will you spend with God through the holidays?
3. How much money do you plan to spend on gifts this Christmas?
One of the only ways I know to achieve long-term goals is to keep tabs on them daily and to keep them in front of you (in writing).
I chose this week's topic knowing that one week before Christmas, some of us will have to seriously re-evaluate how to achieve our goals--either fasting from stuff or finally getting off our duff! (I don't mean to offend, but coaching all these years reminds me that many people struggle to achieve their goals because they give up on them, stop charging after them, or fatigue when they get close to the finish line.)
Let's each review the three questions (above) and set our sights on the finish line of saving money, calories, and time in 2009!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Week Three: Call Corrected Info
Call Back Dial-In Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 592479
Be encouraged,
Becky
Playback Access Code: 592479
Be encouraged,
Becky
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Week Three: Call info NOTE--still waiting for info
The Playback #'s were not correct this time; as soon as FreeConference advises me of the correct numbers I will post! Sorry!
Be encouraged!
Becky
Be encouraged!
Becky
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Week Three: Deliver the Good News to the Desperate
Have you ever shared your testimony before--in public, with friends, family, or strangers?
This week, I'd like you to consider how you would share your God story in each of these situations.
Start with an outline: before I knew God, how I met Him, since I've known Him. Then imagine yourself in each place.
For example, if you were in a public setting, maybe you could share your God story at your church (in Sunday School class), at a neighborhood Christmas coffee (where you invite a few friends), or at work in a breakfast bible study. If you shared with friends and family, you could incorporate a spiritual sharing time and/or scripture reading before or after a traditional meal or gift giving. With strangers, you can be alert to opportunities God gives you with clerks, transportation agents, or by intentionally seeking out an opportunity at a homeless or food shelter.
Role play with someone what you would say, how it would feel to tell your story, your opening comments and a closing comment or prayer. Then get ready for God to use you.
As you prepare yourself to be used by God to share your story (and His story) with others, imagine that this is God's plan and He's inviting you to be a part of sharing the Good News with those who are desperate for change, hope, peace, and forgiveness. You have the answer that people are searching to find!
Be encouraged,
Becky
P.S. Saving money, calories and time update/evaluation is next week, so stay focused!
This week, I'd like you to consider how you would share your God story in each of these situations.
Start with an outline: before I knew God, how I met Him, since I've known Him. Then imagine yourself in each place.
For example, if you were in a public setting, maybe you could share your God story at your church (in Sunday School class), at a neighborhood Christmas coffee (where you invite a few friends), or at work in a breakfast bible study. If you shared with friends and family, you could incorporate a spiritual sharing time and/or scripture reading before or after a traditional meal or gift giving. With strangers, you can be alert to opportunities God gives you with clerks, transportation agents, or by intentionally seeking out an opportunity at a homeless or food shelter.
Role play with someone what you would say, how it would feel to tell your story, your opening comments and a closing comment or prayer. Then get ready for God to use you.
As you prepare yourself to be used by God to share your story (and His story) with others, imagine that this is God's plan and He's inviting you to be a part of sharing the Good News with those who are desperate for change, hope, peace, and forgiveness. You have the answer that people are searching to find!
Be encouraged,
Becky
P.S. Saving money, calories and time update/evaluation is next week, so stay focused!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Week Four: Call Info
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 910515
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
Playback Access Code: 910515
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, December 1, 2009
Week Four: No Dimdim option this week!
I will be making our call from Los Angeles, therefore, I can't rely on video connection. Hopefully, we'll try next time!
Becky
Becky
Week Four: Make Room for the King
This week, we continue the theme of making room in our HEART and our HOME for the King! (Hopefully you've been reading along in the book of Luke to prepare your heart for the meaning behind this Christmas season).
As for your home? How are you going to prepare it to embrace and exhibit the celebration of the birth of Jesus? Do you have a manger? Can you make one with friends? Do you have Christmas ornamentation that is primarily about Santa or Jesus? (I'm just asking...:)
Take this week to prepare your heart and your home with the foundation of saving money, calories, and time and please post any ideas that will be an encouragement for all of us!
Be encouraged,
Becky
As for your home? How are you going to prepare it to embrace and exhibit the celebration of the birth of Jesus? Do you have a manger? Can you make one with friends? Do you have Christmas ornamentation that is primarily about Santa or Jesus? (I'm just asking...:)
Take this week to prepare your heart and your home with the foundation of saving money, calories, and time and please post any ideas that will be an encouragement for all of us!
Be encouraged,
Becky
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