October 2008
Posted on 10.31.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
Listen in as Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Holly Elliff, and her daughter, Bethany, respond to women’s questions on modesty.
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Posted on 10.30.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
If your children's hearts are to please the Lord and to make choices that are based on the Word of God, then they won't just conform to a list that you’ve come up with, but will become difference-makers in their culture and in their generation.
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Posted on 10.29.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
Training your children about modesty at age thirteen is too late. How about at age three? Learn why modeling modesty for young children is vital . . .
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Posted on 10.28.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
One of the killers of the faith of Christian young people is that they do not see that their parents’ faith has joy in it. Your kids will most likely reject your religion if it is a joyless religion.
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Posted on 10.27.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
If you attended the True Woman ’08 Conference, would you be willing to take a short survey? The Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau is interested in your experience . . .
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Posted on 10.27.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
Your outward appearance can reveal the inward desires of your heart. Do you want to glorify yourself or reflect God’s glory?
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Posted on 10.26.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
The greatest freedom in life comes when you're under the control of the Holy Spirit. That's when you can really enjoy life and healthy relationships in the Body of Christ.
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Posted on 10.25.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
To be modest is to know how to be appropriately embarrassed, to be discreet, to be reserved, to see yourself as you really are, to be ashamed if your attitudes or dress were ever to cause dishonor to Christ.
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Posted on 10.24.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
You don’t leave the house with your clothes on inside out, but when it comes to modesty, that’s what you need to do. First, work on the inside—on your heart—then let that be reflected on the outside.
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Posted on 10.23.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Sexuality
As women, we can be either a great blessing in the church, or we can do incredibly great damage. We can make the gospel believable, or we can cause people to turn away from Christ.
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Posted on 10.22.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
One trap we can fall into is thinking, “I’m going to be like that woman if it kills me.” The realization that you cannot do what God has called you to do by yourself is one of the greatest discoveries you’ll ever make . . .
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Posted on 10.21.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Marriage
You’re never more like Jesus than when you’re serving.
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Posted on 10.20.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
To say that the Gettys CDs were a hit at the conference would be an
understatement . . .
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Posted on 10.20.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Homefront
Through a repentant heart and a teachable, humble spirit, all of us can learn to acquire those skills and disciplines we need in order to be the women God wants us to be.
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Posted on 10.19.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
So often, we just say whatever we think, especially when we’re with
people we know really well. We just let down our hair, and we’re not so
conscious about what we’re saying . . .
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Posted on 10.18.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
This woman has a different attitude about work because she sees the
purpose, meaning, and motivation behind that work. It’s love—love for
others and love for God. Her love for God makes her willing to work
with her hands in providing food, clothing, and cleanup around her
house.
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Posted on 10.17.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Homefront
Your good works ought to first be done at home, ministering to the
needs of your family. Then as God gives you time, opportunity,
available resources—or in a different season of life—take those gifts
and abilities and expand them.
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Posted on 10.16.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Marriage
A godly wife inspires a man to be worthy of her devotion. He rises to
that because he knows he has a woman who is an asset, not a liability—a
woman who supports, encourages, and helps him in every way possible.
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Posted on 10.15.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Did you know that each Saturday from now through November 29, Moody Radio, American Family Network, and other Christian radio stations will air an hour-long special from the True Woman ’08 Conference? This Saturday’s program (October 18) will feature Pastor John Piper’s message on “The Ultimate Meaning of True Womanhood.”
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Posted on 10.15.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Womanhood
It's more important that you model humility than that you model perfection.
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Posted on 10.14.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
I can tell you this—the Proverbs 31 woman didn't get there overnight, and she hasn't yet arrived. She's a woman in process. She's a woman who, like most of us, often finds herself taking three steps forward and two steps back.
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Posted on 10.13.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: 30-Day Makeover, Womanhood
Many of you signed up—and should have received—the first day of the 30-day True Woman Make-Over. I thought it would be fun to post this “make-over” on the blog so that we can talk about what we're learning together . . .
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Posted on 10.11.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
After applauding for Jesus
Christ, approximately 6,000 women signed the True Woman Manifesto and flooded out of the conference
center—back to their homes, churches, and communities. We pray and believe this conference may be the catalyst
God uses to spark a counter-cultural revolution.
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Posted on 10.11.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Here’s a summary of this morning’s panel discussion, where Bob Lepine interviewed Carolyn McCulley, Mary Kassian, Holly Elliff, Karen Lorritts, and Barbara Rainey. I especially like Bob's last question, when he asked each woman to “mentor” the women in the audience for sixty seconds and tell them anything they wanted.
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Posted on 10.11.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Steve & Vikki Cook [“Before the Throne of God”] wrote a song especially for the True Woman ’08 Conference titled “Truly Yours.” We will introduce the song to the conference attendees in about twenty minutes, but wanted you to have the opportunity to listen to it ahead of time.
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
How I wish I could choose to trust God once and for all and never again have to wrestle with this. But Hannah’s life shows that dedication is tough, and surrender is ongoing. How could she pray this kind of a prayer? Because she was God-centered . . .
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
Topics: True Woman Conferences
We are concluding the second day here at True Woman with a passionate rendition of "It Is Well With My Soul." It is the appropriate song to sing after watching Joni Eareckson Tada speak...
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
Topics: True Woman Conferences
It's been a rich--and full--day here!
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
If you’re among the many who have been encouraged by Joni’s life, would you send her a birthday card as she celebrates another year of life this Wednesday, October 15?
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Who knew a lunch line could be so fun! The Gettys are performing a mini-concert for us with some of their new songs for kids, while we're trying to accomplish a miracle and . . .
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Tim Challies
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Nancy Leigh DeMoss took as her text
Romans 11:33-36. “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! ‘For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?’ ‘Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?’”
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
You can now view the True Woman Manifesto before the official signing on Saturday!
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Posted on 10.10.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
As far as we can figure, over 3,000 of you are streaming the LIVE video feed. If you’re listening with a group in a church, we’d love to hear from you!
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Nancy reveals a lifelong goal ...
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Tim Challies
Topics: Womanhood
True womanhood is a distinctive calling of God to display the glory
of his Son in ways that would not be displayed if there was no
womanhood...
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
Topics: 30-Day Makeover
One of the challenges of being part of a team of live-bloggers is figuring out how to avoid repetition. So I've decided to provide the "color commentary," as they say in journalism. For example, I'm here to report that when FamilyLife Today's Bob Lepine kicked off the conference with a word of welcome to the ladies, I couldn't help but notice his sartorial statement: a pink tie. Nice touch.
But I'll also tell you that if anyone was expecting a frilly, lacy, lightweight event, John Piper blew that idea out of the water in his opening message about true womanhood. This is going to be a meaty weekend, ladies! And I say, bring it on!
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Since I’ve been employed at
Revive Our Hearts, I’ve struggled to understand why, as an organization, we place such an emphasis on biblical womanhood. In light of eternity, what's the big deal? Well, I think I finally get it!
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
Topics: True Woman Conferences
The Schaumberg Convention Center is buzzing with girl talk. Thousands and thousands of women are here -- and a few
great men
who are here to serve the conference. Funny thing is, the men
inevitably bring up the fact that they are so outnumbered. It's one of
the great mysteries of life that men are self-conscious when surrounded
by women. I, for one, never mind being the only woman in a roomful of
men.
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Posted on 10.09.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
I’ve posted a couple pictures from this morning, and I wanted you to know that two guest bloggers will be joining me this weekend! You should start hearing from Tim Challies (blogger for www.Challies.com) and Carolyn McCulley (blogger for http://solofemininity.blogs.com/) in just a few short hours.
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Posted on 10.08.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
We can’t wait for you to arrive tomorrow, ladies! (We’re excited about the 750 of you who have already signed up to join us online for the LIVE feed, too!) If you think of it, pray for . . .
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Posted on 10.08.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
Tomorrow thousands of women will come together in what could be a historic moment among Christian women.
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Posted on 10.07.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Prepare for the conference ahead of time with this restaurant guide and area map, shuttle bus schedule, and breakout session options . . .
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Posted on 10.07.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
It's incredibly easy to participate . . .
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Posted on 10.07.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
Do you ever think about how you want others to remember you after you’re gone? Do you have a strong determination to finish well? Are you asking God to make you spiritually fruitful as long as you are alive?
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Posted on 10.06.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Knowing what to bring (and not bring) can be, well, daunting. I’m going to pack tomorrow night, and I thought I’d help you get started on your packing list . . .
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Posted on 10.06.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Just a reminder that we are not taking any walk-ins at the conference as we are over capacity. If you want to sell or get a conference ticket, you will need to do so before the conference on the True Woman ’08 Google group . . .
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Posted on 10.06.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Just a heads-up that the website will be unavailable for a couple of hours beginning at 6 a.m. ET tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7. Check back soon to see the new look and features!
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Posted on 10.06.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
The biblical model for learning the art of womanhood is this: those who have gone before gladly come alongside those who are following behind them. At almost any age, you are both older and younger than some of the women around you. So consider the women in your church body. If you are not currently investing in a woman who is younger in her faith, pray about who you should offer to disciple.
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Posted on 10.05.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Do you have a burden for the next generation of young women to know the truth, to live meaningful lives, to fulfill God’s purpose, to have healthy relationships, and to love their husbands and children well? Do you see it as your responsibility to pass on to them the wisdom you have gained from knowing God’s Word and learning to live it out in the laboratory of life?
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Posted on 10.04.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
How do we counteract our fears? How do we deal with life courageously? By being so familiar with God's character and His ways that His perfect love casts out all our fear. In other words, the key to overcoming fear is trust. It is not trust in a solution or a formula, but it is an abiding confidence in the character and faithfulness of God.
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Posted on 10.03.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
Learn how to pray specifically for True Woman ’08, and let us know how to pray for you!
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Posted on 10.03.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
When we finally learn to trust the Master Potter, our struggle will cease, anger and fear will flee, and we will find rest and tranquility in Him.
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Posted on 10.02.08 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: True Woman Conferences
If you're flying into O'Hare Airport and need a ride to Schaumburg, we've got an easy, inexpensive suggestion: the True Woman '08 Shuttle reserved exclusively for True Woman attendees. If you're thinking a taxi might be cheaper, I'll save you the trouble.
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Posted on 10.02.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
In every storm, every trial of affliction, there are hidden treasures waiting to be unearthed.
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Posted on 10.01.08 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Topics: 40-Day Heart Preparation
Rarely do we admit it, or are probably even aware of it, when we are attempting to play God or step into His position. But every time we choose to disobey Scripture, every time we take things into our own hands or decide to go our own way, we are dethroning God and stepping into that role ourselves.
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