tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.comments2016-03-04T11:37:07.959-06:00The Blakeslee BannerStephanie Blakesleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624610019767870542noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-81806140734494165862015-07-15T10:08:18.782-05:002015-07-15T10:08:18.782-05:00"We've been SENT." I love this post..."We've been SENT." I love this post so much. To answer one of your questions, I have noticed that being with other Christians is uplifting and motivating (kind of like the pep rally), but it does not end there. I have since opened a bible study to those in my area that are actually NOT a part of my church sisterhood. The reason I did this was because so many other people need to hear about Jesus and the good news. No one is being saved when I'm hanging out with the already saved. I hope that made sense. Your blog inspires me. Thank you for writing. Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606700435305855983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-81933160277890826342015-06-30T15:41:36.270-05:002015-06-30T15:41:36.270-05:00Great post and beautiful reminder. Thank you. Great post and beautiful reminder. Thank you. Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606700435305855983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-28918927921386245232015-06-04T12:50:18.022-05:002015-06-04T12:50:18.022-05:00What a beautiful post and what a Godly reminder. ...What a beautiful post and what a Godly reminder. Thank you! Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606700435305855983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-58119856077990420752012-02-18T23:13:21.206-06:002012-02-18T23:13:21.206-06:00Loved this post Stephanie. It is so easy to get d...Loved this post Stephanie. It is so easy to get derailed, but I'm happy to get back on the track.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072294291748584773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-3994685540276258372012-01-03T13:36:58.841-06:002012-01-03T13:36:58.841-06:00Oh my!! I think I would have passed out!! But, I c...Oh my!! I think I would have passed out!! But, I can totally understand her!! To be so close to something she loves so much. I'm surprised it took her that long until she did it!! :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-80624329769990144242011-07-19T21:38:53.734-05:002011-07-19T21:38:53.734-05:00So encouraging!So encouraging!tchrmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306502316012807532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-24403643854570547492010-08-06T10:55:04.508-05:002010-08-06T10:55:04.508-05:00Love it!!!! Love it!!!!! Love it!!!!!
And I love ...Love it!!!! Love it!!!!! Love it!!!!!<br /><br />And I love YOU!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-30600160779606435162010-06-06T23:18:04.019-05:002010-06-06T23:18:04.019-05:00I love your blog. First of all, it's beautifu...I love your blog. First of all, it's beautiful! Second of all (not sure if that's grammatically correct or not)what great reminders of how God designed so many things for our good and protection!The Gray Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07518964178373797606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-87896928328228168862010-05-15T12:53:55.752-05:002010-05-15T12:53:55.752-05:00Love, love, love this post!!! Authentic love will...Love, love, love this post!!! Authentic love will burn our flesh, but it sure does glorify God!Manthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725468866685115669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-49717563956200717892010-04-29T21:29:18.138-05:002010-04-29T21:29:18.138-05:00Stephanie, I really enjoy reading your posts. The...Stephanie, I really enjoy reading your posts. They are SO uplifting and encouraging. Thanks and may God continue to bless you so that you may reach many more hearts!<br />TammyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512897757951313355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-91653064468630540522010-01-27T14:12:37.738-06:002010-01-27T14:12:37.738-06:00How awesome is that!!! And I'm going to bet th...How awesome is that!!! And I'm going to bet there were lots more winks that you weren't even aware of. Those were just the ones you saw!<br /><br />God is so good to us. All the time!!<br /><br />Love you!<br /><br />JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-60936531392314071812010-01-20T15:11:42.651-06:002010-01-20T15:11:42.651-06:00Hey Girlie!
Love these posts! I did this study in...Hey Girlie!<br /><br />Love these posts! I did this study in the fall. I actually didn't finish it, so I look forward to following you!<br /><br />I am thankful for YOU today!!<br /><br />Love you and praying for you!<br /><br />JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-85923894049172617062010-01-20T09:54:49.984-06:002010-01-20T09:54:49.984-06:00I have to laugh - I have received the following qu...I have to laugh - I have received the following quote several times in the past week - now I read it in our bible study workbook! <br /><br />"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~ Melodie Beattie<br /><br />Do you think God is working on me?<br />I've always been a thankful and grateful woman - or have I been? Have I been thankful deeply enough to my God from whom all blessings flow?<br /><br />I am truly grateful for you, Stephanie, for following God's nudging and dedicating your time and heart to this bible study. Thanks for inspiring me to move out of my comfort into change. Keep blogging sister!Southern Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632349576682864529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-1940564382762712712009-10-29T06:53:28.815-05:002009-10-29T06:53:28.815-05:00Stephanie, You've been sent the following arti...Stephanie, You've been sent the following article by Cheryl Mims (cheryl.mims@bxs.com). To check out this and other weekly columns, be sure to visit www.newlivingtranslation.com. -------------------------- <br /><br />Growing a Prayer Life<br />New technology amazes us, even though we may not be able to afford all the latest gadgets. The forefront of technology has a lot to do with communication. Cell phone developments and the use of G.P.S. and other satellite capabilities have created a world in which we are almost never out of touch. You may be browsing this website at a wi-fi café that would astonish your grandparents. You can't imagine living in a world without instant communication.<br />Yet all these modern advances have lessons to teach us. Take the theological mysteries of prayer, for example. How many of us have wondered about God's ability to give attention to the simultaneous prayers of millions of people around the globe. Yet communications satellites are regularly handling hundreds of thousands of cell conversations at the same time. The analogy isn't perfect, but it helps us appreciate God's much greater divine capacity and uniqueness.<br />More and more vehicles come equipped with an emergency call button. Press it and an operator is instantly available to answer questions, offer directions, and relay emergency calls. In certain emergencies, such as an airbag deployment, the system automatically signals a distress call and supplies your location to emergency personnel. It turns out that the satellite global positioning software has been tracking your every movement.<br />For anyone who has ever wondered if we are ever out-of-touch or out-of-mind when it comes to God, our own primitive technology points to the answer. It may be amazing, but God knows where we are, what we're up to, and what we need.<br />Prayer-simply talking with God-becomes a spiritual "emergency call button" that we are able to press at any moment to access our heavenly Father, knowing that he has been tracking us continuously. He loves you, and wants to hear from you. He is always available. Tell God your thoughts and concerns; praise him for who he is; thank him for his answers.<br />Prayer also involves listening-to hear God's still small voice. This is not an audible voice, but an impression in our heart or mind, a particular verse in the Bible that really hits home. As we develop our relationship with God, we become more and more comfortable with these quiet "interruptions" of God's counsel, direction, and help, even when we haven't asked for it.<br />That magic blue button on automobiles comes with a fee; the privilege of prayer comes free with our relationship to God. The ancient songwriter David may have known nothing about the G.P.S., but his words echo the truth that God is ever with us, ready to hear our prayers: <br />"O LORD, you have examined my heart<br />and know everything about me.<br />You know when I sit down or stand up.<br />You know my thoughts even when I'm far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.<br />You know everything I do.<br />You know what I am going to say<br />even before I say it, LORD.z<br />You go before me and follow me.<br />You place your hand of blessing on my head.<br />Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,<br />too great for me to understand!<br />I can never escape from your Spirit!<br />I can never get away from your presence!<br />If I go up to heaven, you are there;<br />if I go down to the grave, you are there.<br />If I ride the wings of the morning,<br />if I dwell by the farthest oceans,<br />even there your hand will guide me,<br />and your strength will support me."<br />(Psalm 139:1-11)Stephanie Blakesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624610019767870542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-64497966402563695792009-10-26T13:54:45.805-05:002009-10-26T13:54:45.805-05:00I've also been searching for increasing y pray...I've also been searching for increasing y prayer life. I have been directed toward a great book which has revealed a lot of insight to me regarding increasing the nature of my prayers and my relationship with God. The book is simply How to Pray by Ronnie Floyd.<br />I happened to also be doing the same bible study as you around the same time this past month. Anointed Transformed and Redeemed I loved the study of David and was greatly inspired by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur.<br />ps Bruce Mckee is my husbands google account I don't have a google account so I used his to post this message. My name is Beth and my email is Bethmckee1@mac.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13321280577255440953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-25192725568161514462009-08-06T08:19:07.048-05:002009-08-06T08:19:07.048-05:00I don't know if you get these blogs on older m...I don't know if you get these blogs on older messages but I'm finally catching up with my summer. It's tough getting Matt (and me ready) to send him off to college. Anyway, I've finally jumped into your blog and like to share what I got out of Romans 1 and 2. I do realize that my faith or lack thereof is fear based on my pitiful performance and inadequacies and then am re-encouraged when I allow God to take the reins back. I am so glad to know that He is God the Almighty, the powerful one, who does no wrong, who knows the plan, who is holy and that He is God and not me!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376873054513980688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-91760535075021982042009-08-04T11:01:36.442-05:002009-08-04T11:01:36.442-05:00A note from my mom:
Yes, the Lord has great plans...A note from my mom:<br /><br />Yes, the Lord has great plans for all of us! You know, at the end of the day our success and overcoming adversity is all about Him! I think of how He has blessed you and Dean with these wonderful Children after all those dark days of loss! I think of all the troubles and trials I have faced, as well, and truly know what "success" is all about and knowing that God helps you pull out and succeed or overcome that loss….why?.....So that you can make him known!Stephanie Blakesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624610019767870542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-7836707708713499402009-07-27T16:32:41.891-05:002009-07-27T16:32:41.891-05:00I think one of the biggest things that gets in the...I think one of the biggest things that gets in the way of our being a living sacrifice is our pride! When we are able to let go of our pride and humble ourselves before God and before man, it will free us to be a living sacrifice for Him! When you think about pride is most often the source of our sin; we get angry because our pride gets hurt, we give in to temptations because our pride is telling us it is justified because we are being mistreated or neglected or unloved. When we can get past our pride we can be free to have peace and love others and God more! Oh, and I too am so glad that I don't have to buy a farm :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-50145905148250531942009-07-27T16:20:02.322-05:002009-07-27T16:20:02.322-05:00Amen to that!Amen to that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-10131318803376640092009-07-23T10:54:31.360-05:002009-07-23T10:54:31.360-05:00Doesn't Romans 11:29 bring you great joy and p...Doesn't Romans 11:29 bring you great joy and peace? "God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choices." And we have been choosen!Martha H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04456755582043491653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-8160038484548038182009-07-07T09:05:31.981-05:002009-07-07T09:05:31.981-05:00Your comments are wonderful! I love seeing how th...Your comments are wonderful! I love seeing how the Lord is speaking to you guys through His Word. I also love learning from you guys! I see Jesus in all of you!Stephanie Blakesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624610019767870542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-87953441224472183122009-07-07T00:12:18.719-05:002009-07-07T00:12:18.719-05:00To me the most encouraging,uplifting part of this ...To me the most encouraging,uplifting part of this weeks reading was not so much that I'm royalty, but that even when I really don't feel royal at all- I can't lose! Even when I am so heartbroken all I can do is groan- the holy spirit steps in for me to pray. Even if everything I have on this earth were to be taken from me, I still can't be separated from the love of my Father. Even if things I can't even imagine were to happen to me, He says I'm still more than a conqueror!!! Wow. <br />Your mom is so right, though- we can't have this victorious life without loving him and surrendering to be 'called according to his purpose- something that you would think would be such a no-brainer to us all, but that many of us have to stop and remind ourselves to do every day. God, keep me focused on that conquering life!mdbarajazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261707717295072255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-74750911876077510592009-07-06T15:33:12.810-05:002009-07-06T15:33:12.810-05:00From my friend, Brenda B...
This blog was very ti...From my friend, Brenda B...<br /><br />This blog was very timely for me as my uncle, Ray, is going in for his 2nd round of chemo treatments this year. He has several active spots on his lung. It was in remission for about 3 or 4 months. Anyways, I have really been praying about him, and the scriptures that keep coming to me are Romans 8:16-17, Romans 6:23, and Psalm 73:23-26. I know His name is written in the Book of Life and that alone is worth everything. I just praise the Lord that my uncle is a heir of God and a co-heir with Christ. Please join me in praying that he will be given more time on this earth, that a complete healing will be done. I also ask that he be strengthened in the battle. And I also pray that he keep looking up, knowing that Our Heavenly Father knows best the length of our time in this temporary home. Above all else, "Thy will be done."<br /> <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They encouraged me!<br /> <br />Love and hugs,<br />BrendaStephanie Blakesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624610019767870542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-735728103270240912009-07-06T11:51:00.273-05:002009-07-06T11:51:00.273-05:00I love verse 8:31, "With God on our side who ...I love verse 8:31, "With God on our side who can be against us." It is so easy to focus on the negatives in our society - the economy, drugs, poverty, etc, etc. But, with God on our side, wow, the possiblies are endless - and eternal. I'm reminded of one of the songs where we sing, "You are on Your throne, You are God alone." What joy that brings to us.Martha H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04456755582043491653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4085858725947885310.post-54117142594949034402009-07-06T11:27:02.290-05:002009-07-06T11:27:02.290-05:00I can totally see your Crown Stephanie! The royal ...I can totally see your Crown Stephanie! The royal blood of Jesus runs through you my friend and it is quite evident!<br /><br />Oh, that we all would see what Jesus has done for us. Who wouldn't want to take part in being an heir to the King of Kings!? What an awesome God and Father we have, that He loves us this much, that He would desire to share His Kingdom with little 'ole us. He takes my breath away!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.com