In the words of Jesus, It is finished! The In The Name of Love summer series has come to end and I am so honored to have served those who have joined in on the journey. Six weeks of challenging our heart, soul, and mind, leads to a revolution of the entirety of our being.
[At least that was the goal. :)]
For those who joined in, thank you. I’m humbled you trusted me and honored by your commitment. For those who paid and supported by attending live, I’m extra thankful for you. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to have our amazing bands and facility. I know some people couldn’t pay because of financial restraints and others couldn’t come because of distance, but my heart’s desire was to give the word of God freely to ANYONE. I hope discussing His word has brought healing and life to you.
And just to make sure this blog doesn’t get all mushy, I need to let you know how crushed I am. There were roughly (give or take some) 715 people who joined in live and online, and you want to know how many homework assignments I got turned in? Do you really want to know?
THREE. Three?! And two of them were from DIFFERENT countries. So, basically y’all made me feel like a loser.
If you learned anything at all, please share it with the world. Because remember, if you don’t write it down, you’ll forget 92% of what you learned in as little as 14 days. The end.
ok – a couple of points (or a few, I'll see how I feel as I go)
1, I send ONE parcel, ONE, to your place of work and you leave? Drama queen!
2, love the outfit – not the point of anything, but just felt the need to say it, you looked great
3, I have loved the series and wish I could have made a financial contribution because it was more than worth it
4, I haven't received my grades.
5, I hope this isn't the last series…..
5.2 (because more than 5 points is ridiculous) seriously praying for you the next few months
5.6 – the one thing that has TOTALLY wrecked me from week 6, I think was actually a throw away comment, but I find myself wondering – am I willing to serve if it means staying exactly where I am? http://sphysick.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/send-me/ – the effect you have on me, Olthoff. Honestly.
And I'm done. Thank you and goodnight!
1. YOU gave the best homework packet I've gotten to date! PS The glitter stickers of the English flag were my favs!
2. Thank you for your compliment. I was feeling insecure with how matronly I looked. Typical women's ministry. You made it better!
3. Honored by you.
4. I coudn't mail your homework back. Hello?! I loved it. Your grade? A+++++
5. I'm already dreaming of my next one!
5.2 Yes!!! Please pray.
5.6 I can't wait to read it!
Psh, I have no shame in my game claiming that one Bianca. I totally didn't turn in any homework 🙁 Sowwy! haha BUT God did teach me alot through this series so it's all good! 😉 xoxo
i didn't start this series from day one. but my bible study is currently doing it including the homework we are on week 3 this week. i can honestly say i am growing daily from this teaching. thanks for being an amazing woman of God!
Oh Mere! You are a gem. Will you PLEASE take a picture and send it to me of your group? This stuff just blesses my heart!!!
Isaiah 58 cut so deep into my heart that I will never be the same. I was totally that Christian meaning to do well, but self-absorbed. The freedom and passion in investing in others, and truly pleasing God by doing so changed my life, literally. God keeps reminding me of the word, "invest." Invest in people, invest in relationships, invest in God's kingdom. I even ate before I prayed…I know, I know. GOd is so much bigger than petty routines, and my heart will forever be marked by Isaiah 58. Thanks, Bianca!! Seriously, thank you for serving up the truth:) God Bless you!!
Okay Bianca~Im guilty for not turning in my homework~but one thing for sure I learned so much from this SERIES~ I learned how much junk I was holding on to n how much I needed to let go of sooooooooooooo much drama I had hidden deep down inside~when I thought I had it so together WRONG~ lol
May you know that i loved the fact that ur real as they come I felt as if I was hanging out with one of my girls~lol not just a church girl but a women that knows whats up not afraid to express how imperfect u r~ so many times I have ran into lots of women who do speek the truth just judge n say I will prey for u sister~ lol I didnt feel that way @ all i felt like I was in the right place @ the right time~ No Judges On Duty! lol Thanks a millon for all your hard work! It shows~ god bless you on ur journey~ dont trip I will send in my homework!
I will have to mark down your grade because it's late. Hahahahahaha! Just kidding.I'm glad you heard from the Lord! When you do your homework, just make sure you keep it in a journal somewhere. It's not for me more than it is for you 🙂
Week 1 was my favorite! I am super hyper and can’t sit still for most of the time but the Samaritan woman came alive to me that night. I never applied her background to me but when you hit on being religious, I had to stop and evaluate why I do the things I do.
Week 2 I think Isaiah 58 had me on my knees in my living room when I watched online.
So much more but trying to keep this short.
Love You and a BIG THank You!
Praying for you as you make the transition to a less flexible vocation! Will definitely miss hearing you speak-love your teaching style. 🙂
Bianca, I was on time every week and I am known for always running 10 minutes late, but for the study I was 15 minutes early and enjoyed the DJ every week! I have my homework ready and was so excited and ready to walk to the front and turn in but was never given the word what to do with it on the final night. I was had prayed all week working up courage to walk to the prayer group and ask for prayer but that didn't happen on the final night. I don't think after hearing the news that you are moving on I would have been able to either way. It rocked me to the core, I cried like a baby!! I have been to all of your studies and have learned so much from you. I appreciate YOU!! I was sad the next day and a co-worker asked me if I was okay, I told them about you and that you were transitioning they asked if you were my friend…I replied in my heart she is one of my BFF, Lol!! The Marked by Love has transformed me! It made me look at me and ask the hard questions WHO WHAT and WHERE I am and where am I going!! Blessings to you, I know you are going to BLESS many others that you are going out to touch and share their stories…Anybody reading…Please invest in watching the 6 weeks and keep a journal…leave a page or two between each week to go back in 6 weeks and add to see the work God is doing. You are NOT a loser by far the opposite you ARE a WINNER!!! In more ways than you realize.
Seven is the numer of completion so you have 1 more to go.
That is exactly my thoughts she has to compete 7!!
I remember Taylor Ranch, I remember Schurr high school. I'll even go back one further to CC West Covina and the Mexico Outreach. (Okay, I am dating myself here!) I remember the sacrifice and I remember the love, imperfect but true! I see that love and that passion in you. I understand the pain, the sacrifice and the hard work that it took. I understand the fear and uncertainty of letting go and moving on into the unknown. I understand having a strong will to pursue all of your hearts desires. Desires to have made it, to not only have survived but to have Arrived! I understand how scary it is to then let all of that go. To surrender your will so that you may pursue God's will. Because your passion and desire for Him supercede any of your own desires. As you empty yourself out He will fill you and all will be able to give Him praise and glory for the work he has done in and through you! Blessings upon blessings to you Bianca. May your cup be filled to overflowing and out of that abundance may you bless those around you! ~AMEN and Amen!