Mathetes Award - Excellence in Discipleship

I started this blog to have an avenue to write which is something I love. I tend to work through things better by either talking it out loud or writing, so it is also a way for me to work through what God is currently teaching me in my walk with Him.

I feel blessed that God has chosen to use this blog to touch the lives of others. Thank you Rebecca for the nomination for the Mathetes Award and thank you Melly for your mention of my blog in your post as well. I find it amazing that God has led to me such great blogger buddies.

Mathetes is the Greek word for disciple, and the role of the disciple (per the Great Commission) it to make more disciples.

The Rules: In the spirit of this award, the rules are simple. Winners of this award must pick five other “disciples” to pass it on to. As you pass it on, mention and provide links for:

(1) Dan King of Management by God as the originator of the award.
(2) The person that awarded it to you.
(3) Name and sites of the five that you believe are fulfilling the role of a disciple of Christ.

I've not been online lately as much as I used to be or as much as I'd like. I've nominated many of the same individuals for various awards in the past so this time I'm nominating five blogs that are new to me or ones that I've found awhile back, but have not been visiting regularly until recently.

Holy Experience - I was recently introduced to this blog by a good friend of mine and have already found it full of inspiration. Ann's posts are an amazing testimony of how living a life with God as your focus can be fulfilling through everything that comes your way. She is a great example to others, an inspiration and definitely loves the Lord.

Praise Fiddler - This is a blog I've not visited as often as I should. She speaks of her beliefs and the Lord without shame. I believe this is a blog that touches anyone who reads it.

Titus 2 Heart - This is another blog I've recently found. From what I've read thus far I can see the heart of God in this blog. This is a blog I will continue to read and I recommend it to you as well.

Christian Working Mom - This is a blog I find very helpful in my walk. I myself am a Christian mother who works full time outside the home and this blog is one that I believe is touching many women who are in this situation. I know firsthand how sometimes the church (most times unintentionally) can be discouraging and cause guilt for women working outside the home. I find this blog inspiring.

An Help Meet for Him - This is another blog I recently discovered. I am constantly seeking to better understand God's view of my role as a wife to my wonderful husband. Especially in light of the fact that he is not a believer. This blog encourages me with ideas of how I can be a better wife to my husband and a better example of Christ's love.

Top Momma

Okay, so I know I don't usually post this stuff here, but in case you don't normally visit my Ang4him-My Life blog, I figured I would post it here too. (And I just wanted everyone to know that I am still alive and kicking although I've not posted a lot lately.)





I'm a Top Momma! Visit this link and click on the picture of Austin that looks like this. . .

That will keep me on top at Top Mommas!

Other Updates:

I have been going through the rest of the seven churches and will post my remaining notes soon.

Awesome things are happening at work in regards to prayer and I'm in the middle of it. That is definitely God, as He is having me totally step out of my comfort zone. I'll fill you all in soon. Right now I need to get some rest so I can get myself up to go to RHOP in the morning.

Love ya'll and hang in there with me. I have a lot on the way!

Thinking Blogger Again!

I want the focus of this blog to be on the Lord, but I'd be lying if I did not admit being nominated for the Thinking Blogger award again, is a good feeling. So I'm going to graciously say thank you and give credit to Him, my greatest inspiration.

I want to say thank you to Becki at A Walk through the Valley for another nomination. I don't think anyone from my last nomination has carried this award forward yet so I'm going to nominate each of them again.


1. Flock's Diner - Jonathan has great posts about Christianity's Jewish roots and whether you agree with what he has posted or not, it will get you to thinking! He is always up for a good discussion.


2. Angela's Right to Free Speech - Angela is not afraid to tell it from her point of view. She definitely thinks for herself and is not afraid to share her thoughts!


3. Nutter's Notes - This blog belongs to one of the few bloggers I actually know outside of cyberspace. His Happy Ups definitely get you thinking. First, we should all practice this and second, reading some of the reasons he is happy/thankful each day makes you realize how much we take for granted.


4. Work at Home Mom Revolution - Great blog with wonderful ideas. This blog gives me great ideas as to how someday I may be able to be a work at home mom. At least part time if not full time!


5. Faith Filled Wives - This is a great blog for all wives. MJS4Him tackles that "ugly" word of submission that so many Christian women avoid. Thank you for the courage to write about what we all need to hear, but many are afraid to talk about. It is a very misunderstood subject and she has great things that make you think about how you can become the wife God wants you to be for your husband.

In addition to these I have to give credit to Becki on all three of her blogs (which have all deservedly received the Thinking Blogger award already)

Blogging Obsession

A Walk through the Valley

BlogMommas

I have some more I've found recently that I'll definitely be adding soon. Maybe I can list those the third time! :)

So here are the rules (I know I did not stick to them this time very well!)

Should you choose to participate, please be sure to pass this list of rules to the blogs you are tagging. The participation rules are simple:

1. If and only if you are tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think.

2. Link to this post so that people can find the exact origin of the meme.

3. Optional: Proudly display the Thinking Blogger Award with a link to the post that you wrote.

Thinking Blogger

What do you know! Someone actually finds my ramblings to be intellectually stimulating.


Seriously though, I want to say thank you to Rebecca at Blogging Obession for nominating me for the Thinking Blogger award. It really means alot to know that my writing has inspired someone. My goal is to honor the Lord and I acknowledge the best things that come from my blogs are of Him! If it is not very inspiring, it was probably my own efforts!


I started this blog a little over a year ago because I felt the Lord wanted me to write for Him. So this has been my journey and I believe I've actually helped myself more than others. I have grown so much in the past year and my relationship with Him has deepened because of this blog. I want to thank all my readers, but especially Rebecca for the nomination. I would nominate her, but I think that is against the rules for this award!


Here's how this award works, I now get to nominate five blogs which I believe are "Thinking Blogs". Blogs which are truely original and make you think of things in a new way instead of just regurgitating the most current news.


Here are my five top picks (besides Blogging Obsession, of course!)


1. Flock's Diner - Jonathan has great posts about Christianity's Jewish roots and whether you agree with what he has posted or not, it will get you to thinking! He is always up for a good discussion.


2. Angela's Right to Free Speech - Angela is not afraid to tell it from her point of view. She definitely thinks for herself and is not afraid to share her thoughts!


3. Nutter's Notes - This blog belongs to one of the few bloggers I actually know outside of cyberspace. His Happy Ups definitely get you thinking. First, we should all practice this and second, reading some of the reasons he is happy/thankful each day makes you realize how much we take for granted.


4. Work at Home Mom Revolution - Great blog with wonderful ideas. This blog gives me great ideas as to how someday I may be able to be a work at home mom. At least part time if not full time!


5. Faith Filled Wives - This is a great blog for all wives. MJS4Him tackles that "ugly" word of submission that so many Christian women avoid. Thank you for the courage to write about what we all need to hear, but many are afraid to talk about. It is a very misunderstood subject and she has great things that make you think about how you can become the wife God wants you to be for your husband.



If I have nominated you and you choose to participate, here is how it works:


1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think.



2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.



3. Optional: Proudly display the “Thinking Blogger Award” with a link to the post that you wrote.