Hello ladies...
Compel 2012 is starting to shape up and look pretty exciting. We are already praying for each of you and will open registration in the Fall.
Save the date... January 20 & 21, 2012 marks our 10th Anniversary!!!
We are excited to have our first speaker, and great friend Carla Marroquen join us again this year. You can find out more about the ministry that Carla is actively involved in at the link below.
http://www.ijamtraffic.com/trafficJAM/home.html
In addition, we are excited to have international speaker Stephanie Fast with us as well. Stephanie has an incredible testimony and redemption story! Check her out at
http://www.stephaniefast.org/
Can you imagine these two paired together??? WOW is it going to be a blessing! We'd encourage you to begin praying into Isaiah 43 today... You'll find our theme verse nestled in verse 1.
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
She Speaks Conference
So... Lysa did an awesome job at this years conference! I mentioned at the conference that I first saw Lysa at her "She Speaks" conference for speakers, writers, and women's ministry leaders. Well.... registration for that conference is just now open. I have had some of you mention that you would like to attend and I thought that it would be good to put a blog post out there to see if we could get a group from the Siouxland Area to attend together. The year I attended, I went alone and stayed with someone I didn't know. That was fun, and I formed a lifelong friendship, but I also think it would be great to go with a group of ladies.
Perhaps God has been moving in you. Perhaps he spoke to you during your "Be Still" time at the conference. Whatever it is, feel free to get in touch with me or post a reply. It will be fun to see what God has in store for this!
If you want to check out the conference, the website is http://shespeaksconference.com/.
Looking forward to hearing your reply's!
If you want to check out the conference, the website is http://shespeaksconference.com/.
Looking forward to hearing your reply's!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Diamond Trees...
The LORD their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock.
They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.
Zechariah 9:16
I was just in awe at the beauty of the trees this week. From gloomy, drizzly, dangerous ice storm, transforms beautiful sparkling trees. As I drove to and fro, I couldn't help but notice them. I decided to call them diamond trees. With the sun glistening, it looked like the harvest of diamonds was ripe and you could just reach up and pluck one from the trees.
Each day I pray for God to show me glimpses of himself. As I watched the beauty of this nature, I couldn't help but feel like that glowing from the trees was the pure presence of God. I don't believe we can ever truly "get" how beautiful he is. That his Glory will be so magnificant that we can't imagine it. Shekinah Glory! That's what I thought of and saw in scattered bits and pieces all over the trees.
A camera can't really capture the beauty of it, but I tried:-)
Last night we were able to have a follow up meeting to discuss this years conference and begin praying over next years! God has been so good to us through these conferences and as we shared stories of lives changed, it was hard not to get emotional at his goodness. He truly loves it when we are obedient to him! It feels like each act of obedience is like plucking just one small diamond of his tree! He blesses us so much!
Yesterday as I was praying for the meeting last night, he revealed next years theme to me! I am so blown away at how he orchestrates everything! WOW!!!! (But more to come on that later!)
Today, as you do your day to day routine, take time to look for God's glory. Where is he revealing himself to you if you just slow down and watch for him! I'd love to hear stories!!!!
It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.
Revelation 21:11
They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.
Zechariah 9:16
I was just in awe at the beauty of the trees this week. From gloomy, drizzly, dangerous ice storm, transforms beautiful sparkling trees. As I drove to and fro, I couldn't help but notice them. I decided to call them diamond trees. With the sun glistening, it looked like the harvest of diamonds was ripe and you could just reach up and pluck one from the trees.
Each day I pray for God to show me glimpses of himself. As I watched the beauty of this nature, I couldn't help but feel like that glowing from the trees was the pure presence of God. I don't believe we can ever truly "get" how beautiful he is. That his Glory will be so magnificant that we can't imagine it. Shekinah Glory! That's what I thought of and saw in scattered bits and pieces all over the trees.
A camera can't really capture the beauty of it, but I tried:-)
Last night we were able to have a follow up meeting to discuss this years conference and begin praying over next years! God has been so good to us through these conferences and as we shared stories of lives changed, it was hard not to get emotional at his goodness. He truly loves it when we are obedient to him! It feels like each act of obedience is like plucking just one small diamond of his tree! He blesses us so much!
Yesterday as I was praying for the meeting last night, he revealed next years theme to me! I am so blown away at how he orchestrates everything! WOW!!!! (But more to come on that later!)
Today, as you do your day to day routine, take time to look for God's glory. Where is he revealing himself to you if you just slow down and watch for him! I'd love to hear stories!!!!
It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.
Revelation 21:11
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Still holding on...
Does anyone else find it amazing how quickly we move on with life. It seems like just yesterday when we were all together listening to Lysa. And then life takes control again.... UGH!
The Compel Team has already started looking forward to next year, and we are excited! BUT.... I want to make sure that we take time to savor the time we had being still before the Lord.
I'm going to ask a favor. I'm wanting to send to Holly (Lysa's very trustworthy assistant) some comments from our group. I've seen several things on facebook and had some great posts here. What I'd love is if each of you would be willing to post a comment on how the conference impacted your life. Especially a couple of weeks out.
Many times, it's easy to say great things about an awesome speaker like Lysa (She was really awesome!) but then not follow where God has led us. If we continue to keep our eyes fixed on how he moved in us and where he is taking us, it's easier to maintain our focus.
SO... look at this is a little opportunity to re-focus. (Did I mention sales is not my forte! hee-hee!)
Seriously though.... Something dawned on me last week while reading on Lysa's blog about her computer issues. She is out doing the Lord's work so often... and now her Made to Crave Book is going gang busters.... (it's number 7 on the best seller list now!) Anytime someone is that all out for God, you have to know that the evil one will mess with whatever he can. SO... I'd love it if you would pray a shield of protection over Lysa and her family. AND... I'd love to have a list of real sincere feedback items to give to Holly for Lysa.
(Have I begged enough yet?)
The Compel Team has already started looking forward to next year, and we are excited! BUT.... I want to make sure that we take time to savor the time we had being still before the Lord.
I'm going to ask a favor. I'm wanting to send to Holly (Lysa's very trustworthy assistant) some comments from our group. I've seen several things on facebook and had some great posts here. What I'd love is if each of you would be willing to post a comment on how the conference impacted your life. Especially a couple of weeks out.
Many times, it's easy to say great things about an awesome speaker like Lysa (She was really awesome!) but then not follow where God has led us. If we continue to keep our eyes fixed on how he moved in us and where he is taking us, it's easier to maintain our focus.
SO... look at this is a little opportunity to re-focus. (Did I mention sales is not my forte! hee-hee!)
Seriously though.... Something dawned on me last week while reading on Lysa's blog about her computer issues. She is out doing the Lord's work so often... and now her Made to Crave Book is going gang busters.... (it's number 7 on the best seller list now!) Anytime someone is that all out for God, you have to know that the evil one will mess with whatever he can. SO... I'd love it if you would pray a shield of protection over Lysa and her family. AND... I'd love to have a list of real sincere feedback items to give to Holly for Lysa.
(Have I begged enough yet?)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
We want more.... a craving!
Sweet heaven. My 4 year old little girl and I just got dancing to a teriffic song called Shekina Glory by Corey Russell. It's a favorite at our house, and the chorus goes something like this...
You move and we want more, more of your presence. Can't get enough, can't get enough.
After a weekend of being bathed in His holiness, it seemed so fitting. She was the princess and I was her prince and together we were dancing and spinning and shouting out the song. (Good thing it's winter and the windows are shut:-) Seriously, her little voice crying out to God was Soooo.... moving.
I imagine God in heaven looking down at us and just giving a little chuckle. As I watched her and joined in (when I wasn't regrouping from the diziness from spinning her - lol) I could almost feel the Lord joining us and being all silly and crazy.
Lysa left many of us this weekend with a craving for more of "Him" As the week progresses, it's my prayer for each of you that you find more of Him in your everyday. One thing that she said that really stuck out to me was..
Start right where you are! God will use you and bless you, and let you praise him. Right where you are today. He knows your yesterday, your today, and your tomorrow. All he wants is for you to know him. Let down the walls and the doubt and the fears, and just let him come near. When he touches us, we aer never the same. We'll never know him completely, but if we let him, he'll reveal himself more and more.
Be Still.... wait quietly, and let him move. and then Know... know him, and that HE is God. Let him show you what that means right where you are today, and possilby nudge you to where you are headed tomorrow!
I'd love to continue to hear how He is working in your life and moving in you when you are still....
You move and we want more, more of your presence. Can't get enough, can't get enough.
After a weekend of being bathed in His holiness, it seemed so fitting. She was the princess and I was her prince and together we were dancing and spinning and shouting out the song. (Good thing it's winter and the windows are shut:-) Seriously, her little voice crying out to God was Soooo.... moving.
I imagine God in heaven looking down at us and just giving a little chuckle. As I watched her and joined in (when I wasn't regrouping from the diziness from spinning her - lol) I could almost feel the Lord joining us and being all silly and crazy.
Lysa left many of us this weekend with a craving for more of "Him" As the week progresses, it's my prayer for each of you that you find more of Him in your everyday. One thing that she said that really stuck out to me was..
Start right where you are! God will use you and bless you, and let you praise him. Right where you are today. He knows your yesterday, your today, and your tomorrow. All he wants is for you to know him. Let down the walls and the doubt and the fears, and just let him come near. When he touches us, we aer never the same. We'll never know him completely, but if we let him, he'll reveal himself more and more.
Be Still.... wait quietly, and let him move. and then Know... know him, and that HE is God. Let him show you what that means right where you are today, and possilby nudge you to where you are headed tomorrow!
I'd love to continue to hear how He is working in your life and moving in you when you are still....
Monday, January 24, 2011
Remembering and soaking....
We have had SEVERAL of you ask for the songs on the play list from our Saturday morning "Soaking" prayer. Several of these are favorites for me, but Shawn Lohry actually put them together.
I believe most of this is available on I-tunes...
As you download and listen to these songs, Be Still, and let the Lord speak to you through them. The words that are on them will touch your heart.
I'm thinking of how much music helps me feel close to God. He so wants us to press into him. As your week of "life" catches up with, it's my prayer that you'll be able to rest in some stillness and reflect on how he is speaking to you!
1. Wake Me Up: From album Ancient Paths by Corey Russell
2. I Knew What I Was Getting Into: From album Joy (Live) by Misty Edwards
3. I Will Waste My Life: From album Relentless by Misty Edwards
4. A Little Longer (Live): From album Where You Go, I Go by Brian and Jenn Johnson
5. I Surrender: From album Hungry by Vineyard UK
6. How He Loves: From album We Cry Out by Kim Walker (Live from Jesus Culture)
7. My Soul Longs for You: From album Relentless by Misty Edwards
I believe most of this is available on I-tunes...
As you download and listen to these songs, Be Still, and let the Lord speak to you through them. The words that are on them will touch your heart.
I'm thinking of how much music helps me feel close to God. He so wants us to press into him. As your week of "life" catches up with, it's my prayer that you'll be able to rest in some stillness and reflect on how he is speaking to you!
1. Wake Me Up: From album Ancient Paths by Corey Russell
2. I Knew What I Was Getting Into: From album Joy (Live) by Misty Edwards
3. I Will Waste My Life: From album Relentless by Misty Edwards
4. A Little Longer (Live): From album Where You Go, I Go by Brian and Jenn Johnson
5. I Surrender: From album Hungry by Vineyard UK
6. How He Loves: From album We Cry Out by Kim Walker (Live from Jesus Culture)
7. My Soul Longs for You: From album Relentless by Misty Edwards
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Better than Christmas??
Better than Christmas!
Compel 2011 is complete. The boxes packed away. I told someone today that it feels like the end of Christmas. All the anticipation, all the preparation and meal planning....
And then... it's over.
The good thing is, with Compel, there are so many sweet new Jesus Sisters sending notes and messages that I feel like it will live on forever! I don't have words tonight to express how I feel. Between a horrible cold finally catching up with me, and a night of basically no sleep on Friday, and the emotional high wearing off, I'm kaput. (In a very good way!)
Just know for tonight that "It is well with my soul." I'm sitting and absorbing His fullness, and wanting to just Be Still and soak it all in. Oh, how I love Jesus!
More thoughts will definately follow! Can't wait to share some of my processing with each of you!
Compel 2011 is complete. The boxes packed away. I told someone today that it feels like the end of Christmas. All the anticipation, all the preparation and meal planning....
And then... it's over.
The good thing is, with Compel, there are so many sweet new Jesus Sisters sending notes and messages that I feel like it will live on forever! I don't have words tonight to express how I feel. Between a horrible cold finally catching up with me, and a night of basically no sleep on Friday, and the emotional high wearing off, I'm kaput. (In a very good way!)
Just know for tonight that "It is well with my soul." I'm sitting and absorbing His fullness, and wanting to just Be Still and soak it all in. Oh, how I love Jesus!
More thoughts will definately follow! Can't wait to share some of my processing with each of you!
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