Dearest Friends, Fawns and Christmas Elves,
A little video announcement for the Christmas and New Year season.
But first I wanted to write a special thanks to those of you who are continually encouraging me and my work.
The movement of understanding Love and Respect cannot happen without us joining together and having belief and hope for successful marriages and relationships. Even with stories of heartache and “hope-less” situations, your stories of belief and encouragement are life-giving to me. So I just wanted to say…
I am so excited to see what this next year will hold. God is always up to something.
As I mentioned in the video, we’ll still be active during December and January on:
If you are unaware of the infamous Garth and Kat singing duo, check out a clip of them below. It is one of my favorite improv skits because “Kat” never knows what “Garth” is going to be singing and she just has to follow along. Stephanie killed me with her ability to follow my lead and not even look at me. She’s a one-take wonder.
Or maybe this means we spend too much time together and are morphing into one?
What is your Christmas wish?
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@Hannah, me too! I’ll be trying to keep track of the times I have to hold my hand over my mouth. (-:
That skit is one of my favorites. That and More Cowbell 😉 Really gonna miss the blog over the next couple months, but I can’t wait to see what’s up ahead!
Stephanie, excellent job. There is no way I could keep a straight face doing that!
Love the stress-free star decoration! Merry Christmas and Happy prosperous New Year. Blessings on the new excitement peeping over the horizon!
God gives us guidance even in our thought patterns b/c we are prone to the easy emotional response of: whining, complaining and murmuring about everything. The maturing faith response is: Philippians 4: 8-9 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
And then there is the active process of taking “captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Taming the thoughts and the tongue is an ongoing process. May the Spirit of God help us all! 😉
@lisa, may He help us all!! Amen!
Yeah, well, I’m one of those two people.
part 2. now that I’m done watching the video… can i just say thanks, to you from me, for this much needed challenge.
@Kaylene, You are welcome. Trust me. I’m challenging myself as much as you all. Thank you for your kind words.
hilarious garth and kat!! (done by you two…not SNL)
@Lisa, Stephanie is a champ. Seriously incredible that she doesn’t even look at me. Ying & Yang.
@JOY, I thought maybe there was some kind of reflection! wow. 🙂
This may be bad timing since you’re taking a break for couple of months (do it!), but I just wanted to share that the existence of this blog is encouraging to me. Thanks,
@Trevor, I never turn down encouragement! Seriously thank you. It means a ton.
Great challenge!! Will miss you, but I’m excited to see what all you will bring into 2012.
Have a fabulous holiday!!
Karen
@Karen Hammons, Thank you so much. And don’t worry – I’ll still be close. I’ll see you in twitterlandddd!
Hi Joy,
I’m also one of those “two people” who will be bummed that you won’t be posting for December and January. But I’m very much looking forward to what 2012 holds on here! Thank you–for your encouragement, wisdom, and humor. It has given me hope and comfort, as well as many smiles. Merry Christmas!
@Michelle, Thank you! All of the support from readers has also given me great hope and comfort. Merry Christmas to you.
Your blogs will be missed! But I can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2012! And maybe I can take the time that I read your blogs and put it into finishing reading Love and Respect. 🙂 I see what you’re doing. Thanks for everything you’re doing!
@Michaeleen, You’re on to me! All part of the plan! Muuuahahaha.
Joy, I like your messages and website!
I’m outside of the ages range for your survey, but I will pass it on to those who are.
I believe your unassuming, quirky, sincere, and open manner WILL/DOES appeal to Christian and searching age-rangers alike. I pray you are blessed with the perseverance and energy to maintain an up-to-date responsiveness to your fans, er, friends?!
Warren+
@Warren Ivey, Thank you Warren. I so appreciate the words – even from my “non-demographic” friends. (-:
I hope your 2 month challenge goes well!!
My Christmas wish is to experience some grand adventures while my friends are home from college!
Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!
– Jeremiah
@Jeremiah Dowling, Adventure away. Try not to get arrested. (-;
@JOY, Don’t worry I won’t bahaha!
Hannah thinks...
haha, oh my goodness. My Thursday morning just got 500 times better! Thanks for the challenge, can’t wait to see where it will lead.
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