Again, Ladies, I thank you in advance for helping Roger and me
compile data for this project we're working on together. Your input is
very valuable to us and will remain confidential.
In recent years, there have been numerous Christian films made that have caught the attention of Hollywood and movie-goers alike. Movies such as, Facing the Giants, Fireproof and God's Not Dead. Hollywood has even put their dramatic twists on movies such as Noah and Exodus, to name a few.
Question No. 2
If you had the power and resources to produce a Christian movie for women, what would it be about?
(You are welcome to email me your responses to my email address at: dawntwells@yahoo.com)
Be so blessed,
Dawn
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014
A Little Help from My (Lady) Friends. . .
Hi My Sweet Friends,
It's been way too long since my last post, and as usual, I have no excuse worth the effort to type here, so I won't. I will say, I have missed writing on here and look forward to doing this more often in the near future, so hang with me!
I do need a little help from my dear, women friends. A friend of mine, whom some of you may know, Roger Lindley, and I are partnering on a project and we need your thoughts, opinions and ideas to help further the project along. We are compiling data based on your feedback and we really do need your help with this!! So, I'm going to throw some thought-provoking questions out to you via my blog and link them to my Facebook page. I don't want this to feel like a burden in any way, yet I can't stress how important your feedback is! Your responses will remain confidential. If you don't want to respond on Facebook, I certainly understand that....so feel free to send me your response to my email address at:
dawntwells@yahoo.com
Question No. 1
Rate each of the following words on a scale from 1 - 10. 1 being- the word doesn't spark any emotion in you, and 10 being- the word sparks all kinds of emotions in you! Then, with your top THREE highest scoring words, tell why each one rated so highly with you.
GRACE
INTENTIONAL LIVING
PERFECTION
IMPERFECTION
ACCEPTANCE
REJECTION
RESPECT
LOVE
REDEMPTION
GUILT
It's been way too long since my last post, and as usual, I have no excuse worth the effort to type here, so I won't. I will say, I have missed writing on here and look forward to doing this more often in the near future, so hang with me!
I do need a little help from my dear, women friends. A friend of mine, whom some of you may know, Roger Lindley, and I are partnering on a project and we need your thoughts, opinions and ideas to help further the project along. We are compiling data based on your feedback and we really do need your help with this!! So, I'm going to throw some thought-provoking questions out to you via my blog and link them to my Facebook page. I don't want this to feel like a burden in any way, yet I can't stress how important your feedback is! Your responses will remain confidential. If you don't want to respond on Facebook, I certainly understand that....so feel free to send me your response to my email address at:
dawntwells@yahoo.com
Question No. 1
Rate each of the following words on a scale from 1 - 10. 1 being- the word doesn't spark any emotion in you, and 10 being- the word sparks all kinds of emotions in you! Then, with your top THREE highest scoring words, tell why each one rated so highly with you.
GRACE
INTENTIONAL LIVING
PERFECTION
IMPERFECTION
ACCEPTANCE
REJECTION
RESPECT
LOVE
REDEMPTION
GUILT
Friday, February 7, 2014
A Message from Death
Good morning, I say. Another day has dawned for you; but not for everyone. Most don't know the day I will come to snatch their life away. Some have an idea, but never the exact day or moment.
Some of you are deathly afraid of me, (no pun intended, really.) Some of you wish for me. Some of you cause me to visit you early by taking your own life....which, by the way, was never the plan.
In a blink of an eye, I'm there. When you least expect it. I take someone you took for granted. I take someone too young, you think. But I always come, don't I? There's no getting away from me, sad to say, but true. None of you will make it out of here alive. Either I will snatch your life, or Jesus will when He returns-IF you belong to Him.
Today is a significant day for you, Dawn, Terri and Tanya. 33 years ago I snatched up your dad's life in the blink of an eye. One minute he was alive, laughing and having a good time-the next he was gone. It can happen that quick. I am that hasty.
But I come to tell you to not be afraid of me. Be prepared for me. I am inevitable, I promise you that. You can't escape me here on Earth. Know that I am coming for you and all those around you. Do what you need to do now, don't wait. Write out your wishes, prepare you wills, get things in order; you will be amazed what a blessing that is for your loved ones. They are already distraught because of my untimely visit; they need not one more difficult task put upon them.
Got a bucket list? Get to it! Start doing all those things you wanted to do, aspired to accomplish or simply wanted to try for the first time. You think I'm kidding when I say, "I am inevitable" but oh, I'm very serious about that. In the blink of an eye, it might be you. I don't tell you that to scare you, I tell you that to prepare you.
Need to forgive someone? Go do it! Do not wait. Every day is one day closer to your D-Day or theirs. Say what you need to say before it's too late. If you don't, I promise, you'll regret it.
Not certain of life after Me? Read John 11:25-26-"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die."
Live your life as if today may be your last. It just might be.
Some of you are deathly afraid of me, (no pun intended, really.) Some of you wish for me. Some of you cause me to visit you early by taking your own life....which, by the way, was never the plan.
In a blink of an eye, I'm there. When you least expect it. I take someone you took for granted. I take someone too young, you think. But I always come, don't I? There's no getting away from me, sad to say, but true. None of you will make it out of here alive. Either I will snatch your life, or Jesus will when He returns-IF you belong to Him.
Today is a significant day for you, Dawn, Terri and Tanya. 33 years ago I snatched up your dad's life in the blink of an eye. One minute he was alive, laughing and having a good time-the next he was gone. It can happen that quick. I am that hasty.
But I come to tell you to not be afraid of me. Be prepared for me. I am inevitable, I promise you that. You can't escape me here on Earth. Know that I am coming for you and all those around you. Do what you need to do now, don't wait. Write out your wishes, prepare you wills, get things in order; you will be amazed what a blessing that is for your loved ones. They are already distraught because of my untimely visit; they need not one more difficult task put upon them.
Got a bucket list? Get to it! Start doing all those things you wanted to do, aspired to accomplish or simply wanted to try for the first time. You think I'm kidding when I say, "I am inevitable" but oh, I'm very serious about that. In the blink of an eye, it might be you. I don't tell you that to scare you, I tell you that to prepare you.
Need to forgive someone? Go do it! Do not wait. Every day is one day closer to your D-Day or theirs. Say what you need to say before it's too late. If you don't, I promise, you'll regret it.
Not certain of life after Me? Read John 11:25-26-"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die."
Live your life as if today may be your last. It just might be.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Accessory or Necessity?
Yesterday was one of those days that I could not figure out what I wanted to wear. Ever have those days? I knew which boots I wanted to wear, so I began to dress myself from my feet up...however, I changed clothes and "re-accessorized" three times before I was able to confidently leave my house. Then, there are other days, I know exactly what I want to wear, put it on, accessorize and I'm out the door in no time. (Hormones may have something to do with the difference in those days!)
For many years, Jesus was just an accessory to my life. Similar to a pair of earrings or a scarf or a belt. I didn't wear the same pair of earrings every day, nor the same scarf or even the same belt. I also didn't "put on" Jesus every day either. In that, He was an accessory to me, He was only visible in my life on particular days. Sometimes, if I was having an undoubtedly bad day, I'd certainly make sure to "put Him on;" other days, most days, I chose to "accessorize" with something else, such as, haughtiness, or pride or even self-reliance, in an effort to "dress myself up." Whatever the case, more days than not, Jesus remained the most underutilized accessory in my closet.
Things are different today; not perfect, but definitely different. Today, Jesus is not an accessory, but a Life-giving Necessity. I cannot walk out the door without "putting Him on." Shoes are a daily necessity, and Jesus is a daily necessity. I wouldn't leave my house without a pair of shoes, nor do I want to leave the house without Jesus.
The days and/or months that I have neglected to "put Him on" have been the days that sin slyly crept into my life . It is easily traceable and I know the culprit: Mornings got rushed; the "to-do" list grew longer and my flesh squealed louder. Before I knew it, I had temporarily put Jesus on a shelf in my closet as if He was an accessory, not a Necessity.
One of the many beautiful aspects of Jesus, is that, we are NEVER an accessory to Him. From the beginning of time, we have always been His necessities. We are so significant, that He died for us so we could have everlasting life, and an abundant life here on Earth!
Have you had days where you just couldn't figure out what to wear? Have you had seasons in your life that Jesus was an "accessory, not a Necessity? We all have. Remember this: Jesus looks good on us every day! Don't leave home without Him. :)
For many years, Jesus was just an accessory to my life. Similar to a pair of earrings or a scarf or a belt. I didn't wear the same pair of earrings every day, nor the same scarf or even the same belt. I also didn't "put on" Jesus every day either. In that, He was an accessory to me, He was only visible in my life on particular days. Sometimes, if I was having an undoubtedly bad day, I'd certainly make sure to "put Him on;" other days, most days, I chose to "accessorize" with something else, such as, haughtiness, or pride or even self-reliance, in an effort to "dress myself up." Whatever the case, more days than not, Jesus remained the most underutilized accessory in my closet.
Things are different today; not perfect, but definitely different. Today, Jesus is not an accessory, but a Life-giving Necessity. I cannot walk out the door without "putting Him on." Shoes are a daily necessity, and Jesus is a daily necessity. I wouldn't leave my house without a pair of shoes, nor do I want to leave the house without Jesus.
The days and/or months that I have neglected to "put Him on" have been the days that sin slyly crept into my life . It is easily traceable and I know the culprit: Mornings got rushed; the "to-do" list grew longer and my flesh squealed louder. Before I knew it, I had temporarily put Jesus on a shelf in my closet as if He was an accessory, not a Necessity.
One of the many beautiful aspects of Jesus, is that, we are NEVER an accessory to Him. From the beginning of time, we have always been His necessities. We are so significant, that He died for us so we could have everlasting life, and an abundant life here on Earth!
Have you had days where you just couldn't figure out what to wear? Have you had seasons in your life that Jesus was an "accessory, not a Necessity? We all have. Remember this: Jesus looks good on us every day! Don't leave home without Him. :)
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ,
and make no provision for the flesh,
to fulfill its lusts.
Romans 13:14 (NKJV)
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