Hey all! Angie here 🙂
I so hope you all are loving this book the way that we love it. Isn’t Kelly fun? She’s the perfect combination of brilliant and just a total blast to be around. It’s really hard to find those in equal measure in a person, and we are grateful she fit the bill.
Up until this point in the book, we have been laying the foundation, and at this point we are getting ready to kick it into gear as we get into the virtues themselves. I know that for me, there were several that I knew I had a hard time “putting on,” but as I read on I was convicted that even the ones I felt fairly good about needed some tweaking. I doubt that anyone doesn’t feel the same way, but it was great to walk through it with Jessica and Kelly because they added so much to my processing.
Forgiveness and Peace are each broken into two chapters (thank you, Jesus) and then the others have one chapter each. I am going to re-read and watch the videos along with you because no matter how much time you spend getting ready, you always feel like you could go back and get yourself looking a little (or, ahem, a lot) better. It’s going to be an awesome rest-of-the-journey and I so hope you will be riding along with us as we jump in and hit our first virtue…it’s a doozy.
Forgiveness.
Come on ladies…get yourself ready for some serious introspection, and take our word for it…
You’ll be so glad you took the time to do it.
Stick with it, girls! The result is worth the time and effort…all for Jesus…
Love,
Ang
P.S. Please be praying for Jess and her hubby Matthew and son Elias as they prepare to welcome sweet baby Adeline this week!!!! We will keep you all posted, so check back for updates 🙂
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I’m so sad that I had to miss this book this time at Bloom. I’m going to be able to read it later this summer and will be sure to use the videos and discussion then. Thanks so much for introducing me to Kelly through this.
I love this book. Kelly does such a great job expressing ideas. I also grew up in a Christian, loving environment and I think that sometimes we just forget what a personal relationship with Christ is all about. Kelly reminds us of this and how we can grow in that relationship. Can’t wait to dress in the virtues.
Ready to learn about forgiveness! Not sure if I have anyone to forgive, but I probably have people to ask for forgiveness…
I am really enjoying this book, though I am about a week behind – finished Chapter 4 last night. It is quite a heavy read – though well worth it. Definitely going to be a re-read, I can see it now! Prayers and best wishes to Jess and her family at this special time xo
I am about halfway through the material on forgiveness. Enjoying the book so much. Praying for Jessica to have a safe and beautiful delivery. 🙂
I just want to take the time to say thank you Angie, and Jessica and of course Kelly!! I am one of the humbled recipients of a “gifted” book. Because of the generosity of so many of you ladies who are doing this study too, I was able to take part even though finances are tight. It’s a humiliating way of life, yet I know many understand. What I should focus on instead is the outpouring of love and support that comes with the Body. We are not to feel guilt or inadequacy – but we are to be bathed in the light of the Spirit, knowing was are ALREADY holy, ALREADY dearly loved, ALREADY justified. Thank you Kelly for these words we are reading, and for walking through it with us through this special video series.
I am so joyful to be able to take part in this. Let’s keep diving!
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