BE THANKFUL
B e thankful for everything ]
E xpressing our gratitutde ]
T o God who has given us Jesus Christ, Saviour ] 2x
*H elp us to stop grumbling, complaining
A ppreciate the positive
N ow
K now, recognize Satan's schemes & wiles
F ree us from our anxieties, Lord
U nto Him bring our petitions
L et us with thanksgiving present to God
GIVE THANKS!
Sing to the tune of "Give Thanks"
devotional by Lysa TerKeurst
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
LOVING WELL
LOVING WELL
L ove is patient, kind
O h envieth not
V aunteth not itself &
I s not puffed up
N ever rude & never self-seeking
G racious always, not easily angered
W ith the Truth rejoices, delight not in evil
E ver protects, always trusts, always hopes, perseveres
L ove never fails for Love is God
L et us obey - love one another!
Sing to the tune of "And Can It Be"
===============================================================
Loving Well
Glynnis Whitwer
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)
Was I overly sensitive? Or was he simply being rude? For months I struggled with these questions, and repeatedly gave him the benefit of the doubt. He was busy, I thought. Or pre-occupied.
His ability to perform the job wasn’t in question. His talent and gifting at his craft were obvious. Yet in pursuit of the goal of excellence, people were collateral. Maybe not everybody, but I was.
It didn’t take long for God to place a mirror between us. Instead of him, I saw my own reflected tendency to do the same. In fact, years ago God pulled me out of ministry for a time to address my love of the job over love of people. I was definitely like Linus in the Peanuts® comic strip when he declared, “I love humanity, it’s people I can’t stand.”
Interestingly, that attitude is not an option for a follower of Jesus. More than being a recommendation on how to act, loving others defines us. How we love others makes us who we are. Without love, we are an empty, but beautifully wrapped package.
I learned this lesson during a season of leadership in children’s ministry. I loved the children and work, but the volunteers got on my nerves. Resentment grew when they cancelled at the last moment for flimsy reasons, or came unprepared. Instead of cultivating a heart of love and compassion, I dismissed them mentally and continued working. No one ever knew … except God.
At the same time, God addressed my love for my family. In my devotion to serve Him, there were many times when my family paid the price with my snippy attitude or harried schedule. Reining me in, God used today’s key verse in First Corinthians 13 to teach me what mattered most to Him: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Was that how God saw my service? Was it a loud but empty offering? It seemed He was saying, Glynnis, I appreciate what you are doing, but I really want you to love those around you more than I want you to lead children’s ministry.
The lesson to love others was hard learned. Sadly, I still find myself slipping into project-over-people mentality. Because of my internal make-up it may always be a struggle. Yet God has truly changed me with this question: How am I loving others? It’s a question I try to ask myself every day, and often make adjustments in my attitude and behavior.
Being on the receiving end of a project-over-people situation was painful. Yet it was a good exercise to practice loving others. And thanks to the imaginary mirror God hung, I took a look at my current areas of responsibility. Apparently, I needed a refresher course in loving well.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your gracious and loving kindness toward me. I’m so thankful You see my potential, in spite of the times I choose to go my own way. Help me to set aside my need to accomplish a task, and choose to love others as You desire. Forgive my self-focus, even as I label it “service.” I long to be more than a clanging cymbal, I want to be a woman who loves well. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/2011/02/loving-well.html
L ove is patient, kind
O h envieth not
V aunteth not itself &
I s not puffed up
N ever rude & never self-seeking
G racious always, not easily angered
W ith the Truth rejoices, delight not in evil
E ver protects, always trusts, always hopes, perseveres
L ove never fails for Love is God
L et us obey - love one another!
Sing to the tune of "And Can It Be"
===============================================================
Loving Well
Glynnis Whitwer
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)
Was I overly sensitive? Or was he simply being rude? For months I struggled with these questions, and repeatedly gave him the benefit of the doubt. He was busy, I thought. Or pre-occupied.
His ability to perform the job wasn’t in question. His talent and gifting at his craft were obvious. Yet in pursuit of the goal of excellence, people were collateral. Maybe not everybody, but I was.
It didn’t take long for God to place a mirror between us. Instead of him, I saw my own reflected tendency to do the same. In fact, years ago God pulled me out of ministry for a time to address my love of the job over love of people. I was definitely like Linus in the Peanuts® comic strip when he declared, “I love humanity, it’s people I can’t stand.”
Interestingly, that attitude is not an option for a follower of Jesus. More than being a recommendation on how to act, loving others defines us. How we love others makes us who we are. Without love, we are an empty, but beautifully wrapped package.
I learned this lesson during a season of leadership in children’s ministry. I loved the children and work, but the volunteers got on my nerves. Resentment grew when they cancelled at the last moment for flimsy reasons, or came unprepared. Instead of cultivating a heart of love and compassion, I dismissed them mentally and continued working. No one ever knew … except God.
At the same time, God addressed my love for my family. In my devotion to serve Him, there were many times when my family paid the price with my snippy attitude or harried schedule. Reining me in, God used today’s key verse in First Corinthians 13 to teach me what mattered most to Him: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Was that how God saw my service? Was it a loud but empty offering? It seemed He was saying, Glynnis, I appreciate what you are doing, but I really want you to love those around you more than I want you to lead children’s ministry.
The lesson to love others was hard learned. Sadly, I still find myself slipping into project-over-people mentality. Because of my internal make-up it may always be a struggle. Yet God has truly changed me with this question: How am I loving others? It’s a question I try to ask myself every day, and often make adjustments in my attitude and behavior.
Being on the receiving end of a project-over-people situation was painful. Yet it was a good exercise to practice loving others. And thanks to the imaginary mirror God hung, I took a look at my current areas of responsibility. Apparently, I needed a refresher course in loving well.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your gracious and loving kindness toward me. I’m so thankful You see my potential, in spite of the times I choose to go my own way. Help me to set aside my need to accomplish a task, and choose to love others as You desire. Forgive my self-focus, even as I label it “service.” I long to be more than a clanging cymbal, I want to be a woman who loves well. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/2011/02/loving-well.html
Teach Me Oh Lord
Teach Me Oh Lord :
Lyrics
Teach me oh Lord the ways of thy statues
And I shall keep them until the end
Just give me understanding and I will keep thy law
Hey, I shall observe them with my whole heart
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Ooooh Lord, Ooooooh Lord
Teach me master; teach me how to love
Teach me master; teach me how to pray
Teach me how to walk everyday
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Oooh, Lord, oooh Lord
Teach me master; teach me how to love
Teach me master, I wanna know how to get down on my knees and pray
Teach me how to walk everyday
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yes, I do
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yeah, Lord,
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
INTERLUDE
Teach me lord; teach me Lord, teach me, teach me Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory to the highest
Hey, I wanna learn
I wanna learn
All I want You to do is teach me, teach me Lord
I'm willing to learn, I'm willing to learn; I want to know Your blessed will
I wanna walk upright!
(Thanks to George for these lyrics)
[ These are Teach Me Oh Lord Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]
http://www.musictory.com/music/Vanessa+Bell+Amstrong/Teach+Me+Oh+Lord
Lyrics
Teach me oh Lord the ways of thy statues
And I shall keep them until the end
Just give me understanding and I will keep thy law
Hey, I shall observe them with my whole heart
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Ooooh Lord, Ooooooh Lord
Teach me master; teach me how to love
Teach me master; teach me how to pray
Teach me how to walk everyday
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Teach me Oh Lord
Oooh, Lord, oooh Lord
Teach me master; teach me how to love
Teach me master, I wanna know how to get down on my knees and pray
Teach me how to walk everyday
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yes, I do
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yeah, Lord,
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(I shall observe them with my whole heart)
INTERLUDE
Teach me lord; teach me Lord, teach me, teach me Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory to the highest
Hey, I wanna learn
I wanna learn
All I want You to do is teach me, teach me Lord
I'm willing to learn, I'm willing to learn; I want to know Your blessed will
I wanna walk upright!
(Thanks to George for these lyrics)
[ These are Teach Me Oh Lord Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]
http://www.musictory.com/music/Vanessa+Bell+Amstrong/Teach+Me+Oh+Lord
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
GLYNNIS WHITWER
GLYNNIS WHITWER
G low with His love
L ight of the world
Y ield to His Spirit
N ow shine forth!
N othing to fear
I n Christ our peace
S pread His Gospel &
W itness be!
H e's our Shepherd
I n Him no lack
T rust His promise
W alking in faith
E xalt the Lord
R ender our praise - sing SOLI DEO GLORIA !
Tune to "In Christ Alone" (Townsend & Getty Version)
Proverbs31.0rg
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This is wonderful!!! Please thank your husband. I’m printing it out and putting it by my computer as a reminder of my calling. Your husband has quite a gift of encouragement and inspiration.
In His Love,
Glynnis
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor
P31 Woman
www.Proverbs31.org
www.GlynnisWhitwer.com
G low with His love
L ight of the world
Y ield to His Spirit
N ow shine forth!
N othing to fear
I n Christ our peace
S pread His Gospel &
W itness be!
H e's our Shepherd
I n Him no lack
T rust His promise
W alking in faith
E xalt the Lord
R ender our praise - sing SOLI DEO GLORIA !
Tune to "In Christ Alone" (Townsend & Getty Version)
Proverbs31.0rg
=========================================================================
This is wonderful!!! Please thank your husband. I’m printing it out and putting it by my computer as a reminder of my calling. Your husband has quite a gift of encouragement and inspiration.
In His Love,
Glynnis
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor
P31 Woman
www.Proverbs31.org
www.GlynnisWhitwer.com
Monday, August 29, 2011
LORI HARTLINE in Acrostic
LORI HARTLINE
L ive a life of purpose, making a difference
O thers appreciate and make their day
R each out to someone, give a smile, encourage
I n quality time or tangible gifts
H ave words of affirmation
A cts of service
R ender appropriate physical touch
T hese five languages
L et us all practise
I mprove daily
N ow
E xcellent team have!
Sing to “You Raise Me Up” tune
L ive a life of purpose, making a difference
O thers appreciate and make their day
R each out to someone, give a smile, encourage
I n quality time or tangible gifts
H ave words of affirmation
A cts of service
R ender appropriate physical touch
T hese five languages
L et us all practise
I mprove daily
N ow
E xcellent team have!
Sing to “You Raise Me Up” tune
PAUL WHITE in acrostic
PAUL WHITE =
Purpose to make a real difference in our world
A positive workplace envir'nment create
U nleash the best in others & raise them up
L ift to higher level of achievement
W ith deep appreciation let us enhance
H igher employee performance & trust
I nspiring &
T ransforming the workplace
Empowering people to greater heights!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
==========================================================================
Agung,
My assistant forwarded me your email with the Acrostic you created. Thank you so much! This is very touching to my heart. I will have to have my daughter (who is a fan of Josh Groban’s) help me sing the words to that tune.
Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness!
Warmly,
Paul White, PhD
“Making Work Relationships Work”
paul@drpaulwhite.com
Purpose to make a real difference in our world
A positive workplace envir'nment create
U nleash the best in others & raise them up
L ift to higher level of achievement
W ith deep appreciation let us enhance
H igher employee performance & trust
I nspiring &
T ransforming the workplace
Empowering people to greater heights!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
==========================================================================
Agung,
My assistant forwarded me your email with the Acrostic you created. Thank you so much! This is very touching to my heart. I will have to have my daughter (who is a fan of Josh Groban’s) help me sing the words to that tune.
Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness!
Warmly,
Paul White, PhD
“Making Work Relationships Work”
paul@drpaulwhite.com
The Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman
The Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman
PROVERBS 31 WOMAN
P ursues ongoing relationship with God
R eally loves, honours, greatly enriches
O h encourages & supports her husband
V ictorious children nurtures, shapes & molds
*E nvir'nment warm, loving create for family
R esponsible, faithful steward of the time [and money]
B oldly with wisdom faithful instruction speaks
S hares the love of Christ with the poor, needy
Sing to "You Raise Me Up"
-------------------------------------------
Hi Queentina,
What an amazing husband you have. We might call him the Proverbs 31 man. J
Thank you for sharing this with me. Although it’s not a good fit for our magazine, it was a blessing to read.
In His Service,
Glynnis
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor
P31 Woman
www.Proverbs31.org
www.GlynnisWhitwer.com
==========================================================================
An Invitation to be a Part of the P31 Woman Magazine
Proverbs 31 Ministries is dedicated to glorifying God by "Bringing God's peace, perspective, and purpose to today's busy woman." Through Jesus Christ, we shed light on God's distinct design for women and great responsibilities we have been given. With Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide, we encourage and equip women to practice the Seven Principles of a Proverbs 31 woman.
We invite you to review our topic list and submit an article this year. Our primary guideline for accepting articles is that they are written from a Christian perspective and encourage and inspire women to live out their faith in the variety of arenas they may find themselves.
In addition to the topics listed, we encourage you to use the Seven Principles as a guide. We welcome items appropriate for the holidays and other seasonal topics such as back-to-school, summer vacation tips, etc. We also appreciate articles that address needs of women such as: single motherhood, raising an adopted child(ren), dealing with adolescence and teenagers, and taking care of parents, just to mention a few ideas.
Our mission is to glorify God in all we do and to encourage and inspire His beloved daughters. We pray you will be a part of this exciting and life-changing ministry.
In His Service,
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor, P31 Woman
editor@proverbs31.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Writer's Guidelines
We consider the production of each monthly magazine issue a ministry. Contributors are not paid, but they do retain the rights to their work. Additionally, we are pleased to send each contributor three copies of the issue featuring his or her article.
Proverbs 31 Ministries is always seeking articles that support our mission of encouraging and equipping women in the Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
Here are some things you can do to maximize the chances that your submissions will be printed:
Read the magazine to familiarize yourself with the kinds of articles we publish. (However, don't be afraid to submit something just because it's different from anything we have published before.)
Watch the length of what you submit. Suggested length is between 200 and 1,000 words. If you have a longer piece, consider dividing it into Part I and Part II.
Please e-mail your article to Assistant Editor Janet Burke at: Janet@proverbs31.org.
Please submit one article at a time.
If you use Scripture quotations, please indicate which Bible version used.
We reserve the right to edit all contributions for style, clarity and length.
Certify the originality of what you have written, and let us know if it has been published before.
Give us permission to use what you have written in the magazine and its promotion, as well as in other facets of our ministry, including radio programs and on our website.
Be patient. Each issue is produced a few months before it reaches your mailbox, and issues are taking shape many months before that.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Proverbs 31 Woman...
Pursues an ongoing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Loves, honors, and greatly enriches the life of her husband, encouraging and supporting his leadership within his family and his church.
Nurtures the next generation, shaping and molding the children who will one day define who we are as a community and as a nation.
Creates a warm and loving environment for family and friends.
Is a faithful steward of the time and money God has entrusted to her.
Speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction as she encourages others and develops godly friendships.
Shares the love of Christ by extending her hands to help the poor and opening her arms to the needy.
Our History
What began in 1992 as a monthly newsletter has grown into a multifaceted ministry that touches and transforms the lives of women around the world. Through God’s direction, Proverbs 31 Ministries has gone from a couple of volunteers folding newsletters in a garage to an international women’s ministry. Below is a timeline of key events:1992 P31 Homemaker Newsletter began
1993 Radio segments aired in Charlotte, NC
1995 Interview with the 700 Club, and Faith and Family article ran nationwide
1995 Interview with BBC in England
1996 Published our first book
1996 P31 on-line ministry began
1996 Established the first Board of Directors
1996 Became a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
1998 Radio program became nationally syndicated
1999 Moved into first office
2000 Lysa TerKeurst was a guest on Focus on the Family radio
2000 The first She Speaks Conference was held
2001 P31 Woman magazine was created
2002 Created a Do You Know Jesus page on our web site and started tracking salvations
2003 Spanish Ministry began
2004 Encouragement for Today email devotions began
2007 Lysa TerKeurst was on the Oprah Show and Focus on the Family radio program again
2007 Lysa TerKeurst, Glynnis Whitwer, and Karen Ehman each appeared on the 700 Club during the year
2007 P31 devotion book, God’s Purpose for Every Woman, published by Harvest House
2007 Forever 31 - Gather & Grow Groups were established
2007 Living with Purpose: A Radical Revolution, a branch of the ministry for teen girls was established
2008 Luann Prater appeared on the 700 Club
=====================================================
Meet Our Staff
About Proverbs 31 | Meet Our Staff | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Lysa TerKeurst
President
lysa1@proverbs31.org
LeAnn Rice
Executive Director of Operations
LeAnn@proverbs31.org
Renee Swope
Executive Director of Radio, Speaking and Devotions
renee@proverbs31.org
Holly Good
Executive Assistant
to Lysa TerKeurst
holly@proverbs31.org
Samantha Reed
Executive Assistant and Radio Ministry Assistant
samantha@proverbs31.org
radio@proverbs31.org
Leah DiPascal
Executive Assistant to
Renee Swope
leah.proverbs31@gmail.com
Barb Spencer
Speaking Services Coordinator
barb@proverbs31.org
Kelly Langston
Speaking Services Coordinator
Kelly@proverbs31.org
Melissa Taylor
Administrative Assistant
adminassistant@proverbs31.org
Karen Ehman
Director of Speaking Team
karen@proverbs31.org
Teri Bucholtz
Resource Coordinator
resources@proverbs31.org
Glynnis Whitwer
Director of Writing Team
Senior Editor of P31 Woman Magazine
editor@proverbs31.org
Terri McCall
Project Assistant
office@proverbs31.org
Wendy Blight
Project Assistant
wendyb@proverbs31.org
Micca Campbell
Director of Outreach
micca@proverbs31.org
Janet Burke
Assistant Editor of P31 Woman Magazine
janet@proverbs31.org
Wendy Pope
Development Coordinator
wendy@proverbs31.org
Van Walton
Director of Spanish Ministries
van@proverbs31.org
Rachel Olsen
Senior Editor of Online Devotions
rachel@proverbs31.org
Lisa Whittle
She Seeks Coordinator
sheseeks@proverbs31.org
Laurie Webster
Director of Online Communities
online@proverbs31.org
Bonnie Schulte
Director of International Ministries
bonnie@proverbs31.org
PROVERBS 31 WOMAN
P ursues ongoing relationship with God
R eally loves, honours, greatly enriches
O h encourages & supports her husband
V ictorious children nurtures, shapes & molds
*E nvir'nment warm, loving create for family
R esponsible, faithful steward of the time [and money]
B oldly with wisdom faithful instruction speaks
S hares the love of Christ with the poor, needy
Sing to "You Raise Me Up"
-------------------------------------------
Hi Queentina,
What an amazing husband you have. We might call him the Proverbs 31 man. J
Thank you for sharing this with me. Although it’s not a good fit for our magazine, it was a blessing to read.
In His Service,
Glynnis
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor
P31 Woman
www.Proverbs31.org
www.GlynnisWhitwer.com
==========================================================================
An Invitation to be a Part of the P31 Woman Magazine
Proverbs 31 Ministries is dedicated to glorifying God by "Bringing God's peace, perspective, and purpose to today's busy woman." Through Jesus Christ, we shed light on God's distinct design for women and great responsibilities we have been given. With Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide, we encourage and equip women to practice the Seven Principles of a Proverbs 31 woman.
We invite you to review our topic list and submit an article this year. Our primary guideline for accepting articles is that they are written from a Christian perspective and encourage and inspire women to live out their faith in the variety of arenas they may find themselves.
In addition to the topics listed, we encourage you to use the Seven Principles as a guide. We welcome items appropriate for the holidays and other seasonal topics such as back-to-school, summer vacation tips, etc. We also appreciate articles that address needs of women such as: single motherhood, raising an adopted child(ren), dealing with adolescence and teenagers, and taking care of parents, just to mention a few ideas.
Our mission is to glorify God in all we do and to encourage and inspire His beloved daughters. We pray you will be a part of this exciting and life-changing ministry.
In His Service,
Glynnis Whitwer
Editor, P31 Woman
editor@proverbs31.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Writer's Guidelines
We consider the production of each monthly magazine issue a ministry. Contributors are not paid, but they do retain the rights to their work. Additionally, we are pleased to send each contributor three copies of the issue featuring his or her article.
Proverbs 31 Ministries is always seeking articles that support our mission of encouraging and equipping women in the Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
Here are some things you can do to maximize the chances that your submissions will be printed:
Read the magazine to familiarize yourself with the kinds of articles we publish. (However, don't be afraid to submit something just because it's different from anything we have published before.)
Watch the length of what you submit. Suggested length is between 200 and 1,000 words. If you have a longer piece, consider dividing it into Part I and Part II.
Please e-mail your article to Assistant Editor Janet Burke at: Janet@proverbs31.org.
Please submit one article at a time.
If you use Scripture quotations, please indicate which Bible version used.
We reserve the right to edit all contributions for style, clarity and length.
Certify the originality of what you have written, and let us know if it has been published before.
Give us permission to use what you have written in the magazine and its promotion, as well as in other facets of our ministry, including radio programs and on our website.
Be patient. Each issue is produced a few months before it reaches your mailbox, and issues are taking shape many months before that.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Proverbs 31 Woman...
Pursues an ongoing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Loves, honors, and greatly enriches the life of her husband, encouraging and supporting his leadership within his family and his church.
Nurtures the next generation, shaping and molding the children who will one day define who we are as a community and as a nation.
Creates a warm and loving environment for family and friends.
Is a faithful steward of the time and money God has entrusted to her.
Speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction as she encourages others and develops godly friendships.
Shares the love of Christ by extending her hands to help the poor and opening her arms to the needy.
Our History
What began in 1992 as a monthly newsletter has grown into a multifaceted ministry that touches and transforms the lives of women around the world. Through God’s direction, Proverbs 31 Ministries has gone from a couple of volunteers folding newsletters in a garage to an international women’s ministry. Below is a timeline of key events:1992 P31 Homemaker Newsletter began
1993 Radio segments aired in Charlotte, NC
1995 Interview with the 700 Club, and Faith and Family article ran nationwide
1995 Interview with BBC in England
1996 Published our first book
1996 P31 on-line ministry began
1996 Established the first Board of Directors
1996 Became a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
1998 Radio program became nationally syndicated
1999 Moved into first office
2000 Lysa TerKeurst was a guest on Focus on the Family radio
2000 The first She Speaks Conference was held
2001 P31 Woman magazine was created
2002 Created a Do You Know Jesus page on our web site and started tracking salvations
2003 Spanish Ministry began
2004 Encouragement for Today email devotions began
2007 Lysa TerKeurst was on the Oprah Show and Focus on the Family radio program again
2007 Lysa TerKeurst, Glynnis Whitwer, and Karen Ehman each appeared on the 700 Club during the year
2007 P31 devotion book, God’s Purpose for Every Woman, published by Harvest House
2007 Forever 31 - Gather & Grow Groups were established
2007 Living with Purpose: A Radical Revolution, a branch of the ministry for teen girls was established
2008 Luann Prater appeared on the 700 Club
=====================================================
Meet Our Staff
About Proverbs 31 | Meet Our Staff | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Lysa TerKeurst
President
lysa1@proverbs31.org
LeAnn Rice
Executive Director of Operations
LeAnn@proverbs31.org
Renee Swope
Executive Director of Radio, Speaking and Devotions
renee@proverbs31.org
Holly Good
Executive Assistant
to Lysa TerKeurst
holly@proverbs31.org
Samantha Reed
Executive Assistant and Radio Ministry Assistant
samantha@proverbs31.org
radio@proverbs31.org
Leah DiPascal
Executive Assistant to
Renee Swope
leah.proverbs31@gmail.com
Barb Spencer
Speaking Services Coordinator
barb@proverbs31.org
Kelly Langston
Speaking Services Coordinator
Kelly@proverbs31.org
Melissa Taylor
Administrative Assistant
adminassistant@proverbs31.org
Karen Ehman
Director of Speaking Team
karen@proverbs31.org
Teri Bucholtz
Resource Coordinator
resources@proverbs31.org
Glynnis Whitwer
Director of Writing Team
Senior Editor of P31 Woman Magazine
editor@proverbs31.org
Terri McCall
Project Assistant
office@proverbs31.org
Wendy Blight
Project Assistant
wendyb@proverbs31.org
Micca Campbell
Director of Outreach
micca@proverbs31.org
Janet Burke
Assistant Editor of P31 Woman Magazine
janet@proverbs31.org
Wendy Pope
Development Coordinator
wendy@proverbs31.org
Van Walton
Director of Spanish Ministries
van@proverbs31.org
Rachel Olsen
Senior Editor of Online Devotions
rachel@proverbs31.org
Lisa Whittle
She Seeks Coordinator
sheseeks@proverbs31.org
Laurie Webster
Director of Online Communities
online@proverbs31.org
Bonnie Schulte
Director of International Ministries
bonnie@proverbs31.org
Saturday, August 27, 2011
PAUL WHITE
PAUL WHITE
PAUL WHITE =
P urpose to make a real difference in our world
A positive workplace envir'nment create
U nleash the best in others & raise them up
L ift to higher level of achievement
W ith deep appreciation let us enhance
H igher employee performance & trust
I nspiring &
T ransforming the workplace
E mpowering people to greater heights!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
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Create positive workplace relationships and environments.
Raise the level of job satisfaction for both employees and volunteers.
Eliminate tension around family business issues.
Successfully transfer families’ wealth to the next generation.
Guide confused individuals into a satisfying career path.
PAUL WHITE =
P urpose to make a real difference in our world
A positive workplace envir'nment create
U nleash the best in others & raise them up
L ift to higher level of achievement
W ith deep appreciation let us enhance
H igher employee performance & trust
I nspiring &
T ransforming the workplace
E mpowering people to greater heights!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
=========================================================
Create positive workplace relationships and environments.
Raise the level of job satisfaction for both employees and volunteers.
Eliminate tension around family business issues.
Successfully transfer families’ wealth to the next generation.
Guide confused individuals into a satisfying career path.
Friday, August 26, 2011
DO NOT BOAST
DO NOT BOAST
D o not boast about tomorrow
O h be wise, redeem the time
N ow understand what God's will is
O bey Him &
T rust His Word
B old & courageous in the Lord
O ur El-Shadai Almighty - He will never fail nor forsake us
A lways to the end with us
S eek His Kingdom & righteousness - and all these things He will add
T o Him let us praise & honour - SOLI DEO GLORIA!
Tune to "I Don't Know About Tomorrow"
Title from Prov.27:1
D o not boast about tomorrow
O h be wise, redeem the time
N ow understand what God's will is
O bey Him &
T rust His Word
B old & courageous in the Lord
O ur El-Shadai Almighty - He will never fail nor forsake us
A lways to the end with us
S eek His Kingdom & righteousness - and all these things He will add
T o Him let us praise & honour - SOLI DEO GLORIA!
Tune to "I Don't Know About Tomorrow"
Title from Prov.27:1
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
LYDIA ROBERTS
LYDIA ROBERTS
L ive to please the Lord
Y ielding to His will
D o mighty things with His power
I n Christ be
A s light of the world
R eflecting His love
O ur world reached for Him
B oldly proclaim His Gospel
E nds of the earths spreading
*R ejoicing, giving thanks
T rusting and obeying the Lord in everything we do
S eek His face, abide in His presence - SOLI DEO GLORIA let us praise!
sing to below:
S'MUA BAIK
Tommy Widodo & Budi
A=Do
A E/G#
DARI SEMULA
F#m C#m
T'LAH KAU TETAPKAN
D A/C#
HIDUPKU DALAM TANGAN-MU
Bm E
DALAM RENCANA-MU TUHAN
A E/G#
RENCANA INDAH
F#m C#m
T'LAH KAU SIAPKAN
D A/C#
BAGI MASA DEPANKU
Bm E
YANG PENUH HARAPAN
REFF :
A E/G# F#m C#m
S'MUA BAIK, S'MUA BAIK
D A/C# B E
APA YANG T'LAH KAU PERBUAT DI DALAM HIDUPKU
A E/G# F#m C#m
S'MUA BAIK, SUNGGUH TERAMAT BAIK
D A/C# Bm E A
KAU JADIKAN HIDUPKU BERARTI
L ive to please the Lord
Y ielding to His will
D o mighty things with His power
I n Christ be
A s light of the world
R eflecting His love
O ur world reached for Him
B oldly proclaim His Gospel
E nds of the earths spreading
*R ejoicing, giving thanks
T rusting and obeying the Lord in everything we do
S eek His face, abide in His presence - SOLI DEO GLORIA let us praise!
sing to below:
S'MUA BAIK
Tommy Widodo & Budi
A=Do
A E/G#
DARI SEMULA
F#m C#m
T'LAH KAU TETAPKAN
D A/C#
HIDUPKU DALAM TANGAN-MU
Bm E
DALAM RENCANA-MU TUHAN
A E/G#
RENCANA INDAH
F#m C#m
T'LAH KAU SIAPKAN
D A/C#
BAGI MASA DEPANKU
Bm E
YANG PENUH HARAPAN
REFF :
A E/G# F#m C#m
S'MUA BAIK, S'MUA BAIK
D A/C# B E
APA YANG T'LAH KAU PERBUAT DI DALAM HIDUPKU
A E/G# F#m C#m
S'MUA BAIK, SUNGGUH TERAMAT BAIK
D A/C# Bm E A
KAU JADIKAN HIDUPKU BERARTI
JESSICA = Birthday
Happy Birthday JESSICA =
J ust do your best
E xcel!
S oar high as the eagle
S eek to:
I mpact
C hange your world
A new vision inspire!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
J ust do your best
E xcel!
S oar high as the eagle
S eek to:
I mpact
C hange your world
A new vision inspire!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
EDWARD CHEN
Happy Birthday EDWARD =
E xalt the Lord - He is worthy of our praise
D well, abide in Christ and you will surely bear much fruit
W alk in faith, not by sight
A lways trust His Word
R ejoice in Him always
D elight the Lord and glorify Him!
Sing to Ye Di de Hua
Birthday = 24 Aug
E xalt the Lord - He is worthy of our praise
D well, abide in Christ and you will surely bear much fruit
W alk in faith, not by sight
A lways trust His Word
R ejoice in Him always
D elight the Lord and glorify Him!
Sing to Ye Di de Hua
Birthday = 24 Aug
Monday, August 22, 2011
VIRA
Happy Birthday VIRA =
V ision of better world
I nspire with passion
R est not on your past laurels
A im for the Star, Success!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
FB
V ision of better world
I nspire with passion
R est not on your past laurels
A im for the Star, Success!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
FB
Sunday, August 21, 2011
HANIEL
Happy Birthday HANIEL
H ave passion for the Lord
A lways rejoice, give thanks
N ever fear
I n God trusting
E xalt
L ift up His Name!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
Nissin
21 Aug 2011
H ave passion for the Lord
A lways rejoice, give thanks
N ever fear
I n God trusting
E xalt
L ift up His Name!
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
Nissin
21 Aug 2011
WINSTON
Happy Birthday WINSTON =
W alk with God
I n faith step
N ever fear
S eek His face
T rust &
O bey Him always
N ever doubt - He's with you
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
Winston Huang
ACS
21 Aug. 2011
W alk with God
I n faith step
N ever fear
S eek His face
T rust &
O bey Him always
N ever doubt - He's with you
Sing to "Happy Birthday" tune
Winston Huang
ACS
21 Aug. 2011
THE BIG MOO
THE BIG MOO
T o be truly remarkable,
H ave passion;
E entrepreneurial, innovative
B e authentic, driven and impact create!
I nspiring and transforming for better!
G et into the Purple Cow and Big Moo League!
M aking a real significant difference,
O ffer our very best and nothing less;
O h be not an unheard voice in a crowd!
Tune to the song “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
I hope this has caught the essence of what the book is
all about!
THANK YOU for being a Purple Cow with a BIG MOO!
Emailed to Seth Godin the writer of the book
Seth Godin
Do You Zoom, Inc.
3 West Main Street, Suite 103
Irvington NY 10533
Sabtu, 29 Juli, 2006 22:29
T o be truly remarkable,
H ave passion;
E entrepreneurial, innovative
B e authentic, driven and impact create!
I nspiring and transforming for better!
G et into the Purple Cow and Big Moo League!
M aking a real significant difference,
O ffer our very best and nothing less;
O h be not an unheard voice in a crowd!
Tune to the song “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
I hope this has caught the essence of what the book is
all about!
THANK YOU for being a Purple Cow with a BIG MOO!
Emailed to Seth Godin the writer of the book
Seth Godin
Do You Zoom, Inc.
3 West Main Street, Suite 103
Irvington NY 10533
Sabtu, 29 Juli, 2006 22:29
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Do you ever search your heart
Do you ever search your heart
Do you ever search your heart
as you watch the day depart?
Is there something way down deep you try to hide?
If this day should be the end
and eternity begin,
when the book is open wide,
would the Lord be satisfied?
Is He satisfied?
Is He satisfied?
Is He satisfied with me?
Have I done my best?
Have I stood the test?
Is He satisfied with me?
When my Lord shall come again,
when He walks and talks with men
What if every friend He had
were just like me?
Would He feel a welcome here?
Or would He go away in tears?
Am I all that I should be?
Is He satisfied with me?
Feeble is the lamp of fame
by which man inscribes his name,
On the wall of time
for other men to see
Though he boasts of
wealth and power,
none can help him in that hour
When the angels hear his plea
Is He satisfied with me?
Look up Matthew 25:31-46 for parable that Jesus told about this.
(Lyrics taken from a Sing Along book, published by the Scripture Union, probably around 1975)
Do you ever search your heart
as you watch the day depart?
Is there something way down deep you try to hide?
If this day should be the end
and eternity begin,
when the book is open wide,
would the Lord be satisfied?
Is He satisfied?
Is He satisfied?
Is He satisfied with me?
Have I done my best?
Have I stood the test?
Is He satisfied with me?
When my Lord shall come again,
when He walks and talks with men
What if every friend He had
were just like me?
Would He feel a welcome here?
Or would He go away in tears?
Am I all that I should be?
Is He satisfied with me?
Feeble is the lamp of fame
by which man inscribes his name,
On the wall of time
for other men to see
Though he boasts of
wealth and power,
none can help him in that hour
When the angels hear his plea
Is He satisfied with me?
Look up Matthew 25:31-46 for parable that Jesus told about this.
(Lyrics taken from a Sing Along book, published by the Scripture Union, probably around 1975)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
PURSUING CHRIST CREATING ART
PURSUING CHRIST CREATING ART
P ursuing Christ
U ltimate Lord
R ender our all
S eek first His Kingdom
U ntil the earth
I s fully covered
N ow with His grace
G lory, honour
C ommit our heart, our mind and our soul
H e is the Potter, we are the Clay
R eflect His image
I n all we do
S alt of the earth
[T he] light of the world
C raft our days, nights
R etell His Story
E xpress our unique voice - be free
A rt is missional - telling He saves
T o create art -
I n response to God
* N ow make visible
G od who's not seen
A rt proclaiming He is present
R edeeming us as the Saviour
T o God be the glory let's praise!
Tune To "Take my Life and Let It Be"
P ursuing Christ
U ltimate Lord
R ender our all
S eek first His Kingdom
U ntil the earth
I s fully covered
N ow with His grace
G lory, honour
C ommit our heart, our mind and our soul
H e is the Potter, we are the Clay
R eflect His image
I n all we do
S alt of the earth
[T he] light of the world
C raft our days, nights
R etell His Story
E xpress our unique voice - be free
A rt is missional - telling He saves
T o create art -
I n response to God
* N ow make visible
G od who's not seen
A rt proclaiming He is present
R edeeming us as the Saviour
T o God be the glory let's praise!
Tune To "Take my Life and Let It Be"
TEACHERS
Acrostic of TEACHERS =
T ruly commit to students & their learning
E xpert in the subjects, know how to teach
A ct responsibly – manage student learning
C ommunities of learning be a part
*H ave systematic thinking of their practice
E nsure knowledge, skills & dispositions
R ich in diversity, field experience
S eek qualification and performance
Sing to "You Raise Me Up"
T ruly commit to students & their learning
E xpert in the subjects, know how to teach
A ct responsibly – manage student learning
C ommunities of learning be a part
*H ave systematic thinking of their practice
E nsure knowledge, skills & dispositions
R ich in diversity, field experience
S eek qualification and performance
Sing to "You Raise Me Up"
Saturday, August 13, 2011
THE MISSION in acrostic
THE MISSION
T o Christ alone
H ighest praise be
E xalt &
M agnify His great Name
I mpact our world
S ave our nation
S trengthen the family, destroy not
I n His Spirit & wisdom guide
O h difference make, a blessing be
N ow obey His Great Commission, make disciples of all nations! Go!
Tune to "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
_____________________________________
THE MISSION:
T he Word of God obey and do
H is Great Commission fulfill
E mpowered by His Spirit
M ake disciples of all nations
I n faith His Gospel sharing
S eek and save one more soul
S aviour and Lord - let's make known
I n Christ eternal life
O ur world impact and transform
N ow in His love and grace touch
To God alone be the Glory - Soli Deo Gloria!
Sing to "I Love to Tell the Story" hymn
T o Christ alone
H ighest praise be
E xalt &
M agnify His great Name
I mpact our world
S ave our nation
S trengthen the family, destroy not
I n His Spirit & wisdom guide
O h difference make, a blessing be
N ow obey His Great Commission, make disciples of all nations! Go!
Tune to "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
_____________________________________
THE MISSION:
T he Word of God obey and do
H is Great Commission fulfill
E mpowered by His Spirit
M ake disciples of all nations
I n faith His Gospel sharing
S eek and save one more soul
S aviour and Lord - let's make known
I n Christ eternal life
O ur world impact and transform
N ow in His love and grace touch
To God alone be the Glory - Soli Deo Gloria!
Sing to "I Love to Tell the Story" hymn
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
LOVING WIFE FAITHFUL HUSBAND
LOVING HUSBAND HAPPY WIFE
L et us
O bey God's commandment
V iew our roles
I n God's perspective
N ow be like Christ in all our ways
G iving and forgiving as He showed
H ave the mind of Christ
U se our tongues &
S peak sweet words
B e patient & kind
A lways trusts & not selfish
N ot envious nor arrogant nor easily provoked
D o bear all, believe all, endure all
H umiliate not, be gentle
A void criticism that hurts
P urpose to listen & show care
P eace & harmony
Y es - when Christ rules!
W isely let us overlook shortcomings
I n faith see that in His time He will make things beautiful
F or more precious than rubies & nothing can compare
E xcellent wife - perfect gift of God
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
____________________
LOVING WIFE FAITHFUL HUSBAND
L et us
O bey God's commandment
V iew our roles
I n God's perspective
N ow be like Christ in all our ways
G iving and forgiving as He showed
W isely let us overlook shortcomings
I n faith see that in His time He will make things beautiful
F or more precious than rubies & nothing can compare
E xcellent wife - perfect gift of God
F or God has made two
A s one flesh
I n His design
T rue perfection
H ope, love &
F aith
U nite us
L ike sweet aroma His grace permeate
H ave the mind of Christ
U se our tongues
S peak gracious words
B e patient & kind
A lways trusts & not selfish
N ot envious nor arrogant nor easily provoked
D o bear all, believe all, endure all
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
L et us
O bey God's commandment
V iew our roles
I n God's perspective
N ow be like Christ in all our ways
G iving and forgiving as He showed
H ave the mind of Christ
U se our tongues &
S peak sweet words
B e patient & kind
A lways trusts & not selfish
N ot envious nor arrogant nor easily provoked
D o bear all, believe all, endure all
H umiliate not, be gentle
A void criticism that hurts
P urpose to listen & show care
P eace & harmony
Y es - when Christ rules!
W isely let us overlook shortcomings
I n faith see that in His time He will make things beautiful
F or more precious than rubies & nothing can compare
E xcellent wife - perfect gift of God
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
____________________
LOVING WIFE FAITHFUL HUSBAND
L et us
O bey God's commandment
V iew our roles
I n God's perspective
N ow be like Christ in all our ways
G iving and forgiving as He showed
W isely let us overlook shortcomings
I n faith see that in His time He will make things beautiful
F or more precious than rubies & nothing can compare
E xcellent wife - perfect gift of God
F or God has made two
A s one flesh
I n His design
T rue perfection
H ope, love &
F aith
U nite us
L ike sweet aroma His grace permeate
H ave the mind of Christ
U se our tongues
S peak gracious words
B e patient & kind
A lways trusts & not selfish
N ot envious nor arrogant nor easily provoked
D o bear all, believe all, endure all
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
The Greatest Love Story
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY
T rue love:
H as no bounds
E mpowers
G iving
R espects &
E nvies not
A lways patient
T rusting
E rases wrongs
S peaks kindly
'T is not proud, does not boast
L et us
O verlook mistakes &
V anquish all fears
E xpect the best
S eek righteousness
T ruly believe all things
O h bear all things
R eally hope all things
Y es! Love never fails! Love is the greatest for Love is God!
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
_________________________________
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY
T he love of God
H e on Calvary Cross died
E rased our sins &
G ave us eternal life
R estored to Him
E xperience His grace
A mazing & so free
T hrough Christ our Lord
E mmanuel -
S howed us
T hrough Hosea & Gomer
L ove is forgiving
O h it's kind
V aunteth not itself
E nvieth not
S eeks not its own
T rusts
O h
R est in Him
Y es! Love ne'er fails!
Tune to "How Can It Be"
T rue love:
H as no bounds
E mpowers
G iving
R espects &
E nvies not
A lways patient
T rusting
E rases wrongs
S peaks kindly
'T is not proud, does not boast
L et us
O verlook mistakes &
V anquish all fears
E xpect the best
S eek righteousness
T ruly believe all things
O h bear all things
R eally hope all things
Y es! Love never fails! Love is the greatest for Love is God!
Tune to "Kasih Pasti Lemah Lembut"
_________________________________
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY
T he love of God
H e on Calvary Cross died
E rased our sins &
G ave us eternal life
R estored to Him
E xperience His grace
A mazing & so free
T hrough Christ our Lord
E mmanuel -
S howed us
T hrough Hosea & Gomer
L ove is forgiving
O h it's kind
V aunteth not itself
E nvieth not
S eeks not its own
T rusts
O h
R est in Him
Y es! Love ne'er fails!
Tune to "How Can It Be"
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