Monday, October 13, 2008

Infinite Grace

"And God is able to make grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed" II Corinthians 9:8

The day after Scott returned from hunting, Mom & I took off to the Rose Gardens to enjoy the Women of Faith Conference. I know I say this every year, but it was fantastic! Over 6,000 women attended the Pre-conference on Friday & over 11,000 showed up Friday night & Saturday. God was large & in charge in that place! Women from many different walks of life attend this conference. All looking for encouragement during these difficult times. I pray that each one them went home feeling the love of Christ a little more. Each WOF speaker offers love & support. They've all went through seasons of hurt & hardships and are coming out to tell their stories, so other may know Christ loves them, too.

Sandi Patty & The Worship Team

Sandi spoke of God's Grace and how He so much wants to give to each of us. We just need to ask. She knows what it's like to cover pain with layers of not-so-great behaviors... She wants us to learn how to peel back those layers as she is still learning to let go & trust God.
Nichole Johnson is WoF's fantastic dramatist! She was acting like what every woman must feel like; the leader of the circus!

Patsy Clairmont has got to be one of my most favorite! She is this tiny fireball of a lady. She tells it like it is. We are far from perfect, but our God is and He will bring us through anything, if we keep our eyes on Him!
Her newest book is called "I Second That Emotion". Here is an example of what every woman's emotions must be like. A huge ball of tied up rubber bands going every which way...


Aww, Sheila Walsh! What can I say about this fantastic woman? She is Amazing!!! Her message is always so real, so down to earth, so touching. God is doing so many fantastic things through her. I just love her!


Marilyn Meberg... Hilariously funny! She takes God's Word to each of us so that we may understand & know just how much He loves us.

Louise DuArt!
Oh My Gosh, She is SOO funny! That old time, fantastic clean humor. She impersonates actors we grew up loving; Carol Burnett, Vicky Lawrence, Cher, George Burns... God has given her an amazing talent & such a beautiful story of struggle and strength through Him.

Jan Silvious!
Let's get straight to the point in Jesus' Name!
There are times that we don't need the fluff or warm fuzzy thoughts to be a Christian. Jan tells it like it is. We don't have to be anywhere near perfect to be loved by our Creator. He loves you more than the stars He holds in space. We need to control our emotions, not let our emotions control us. Yes, I was taking notes!!! Ppppbbbbtttthhhhh!!!!

Anita Renfroe
One of the FUNNIEST women on this planet!
There is no subject off limits with Mrs. Anita. So down to earth. Her new song is "Think about, what you think about, cuz your thinking about something all day long". What does that mean? Keep your eyes on the Lord and your thoughts will be more meaningful... Kind of like thinking before speaking.

American Idol Season #5's MANDISA! WOW!!!
This woman is amazing. Her love of our God is awesome. She has a powerhouse voice! She loves the Lord with all of her heart & she didn't have second thoughts telling old Simon just that on National TV. She shared what Hollyweird is really like. Her life as a contestant was not all positive. Her faith is stronger because of it. May God bless her for standing on The Rock of Faith!!

Anthony is Nicole C Mullen's Nephew.
He sung on Oscar Meyer commercials as a little boy.
He is also a NCM Dancer

Nicole C Mullen was in the HOUSE!
Besides her AMAZING arms, Nicole is an awe inspiring soul! Not only does she have an amazing voice, she gives so much of her time & love to fantastic projects like Baby Girls Club & working to free the Trokosi slaves in Ghana, West Africa. She sings, writes her own music, designs her own clothing... and check out her shoes!! Alexandra was telling me about these really cool knee high Converse she wanted for Christmas. Until I saw them on Nicole, I had no idea what she was talking about...

Nicole's young dancers travel around the world with her. Which includes her daughter, Jasmine & nephew, Anthony.
If you found anything I just shared interesting I urge you to check out the Women of Faith website: http://www.womenoffaith.com/. These awesome women are changing thousands of lives each year by sharing their love of Jesus Christ. Please pray for each of them. May they continue to be blessed for their good works.

2 comments:

Valorie Leonard said...

awh, Kim, I am a little jealous! You go every year and I still haven't gone :) It will be a few more years until I do now! Looks like it was an amazing time.

Anonymous said...

Hi, Kim..I just read your blog...I loved this....renewed our whole weekend again. You are such an awesome daughter...love you very much...MOM