Hey, I hope you’re having a beautiful blessed day. Happy Tuesday! What are you looking forward to today?
Today is my first @rollettes_la dance class of the year! I’m so excited! Bring it on @connerlundius
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Author: Marie Nicole Zimmerle
Hi I’m Marie Nicole. I’m 43 and I have cerebral palsy. I love sharing the story of what God has done in my Life and I hope I can use my story to inspire and encourage you to follow him and his plans for you and your life.
My first book of 2022. I was honored to be in her first group of students in her course communication on Camera, as well as a member of her Facebook group #becomingamastercommunicatorthroughimperfectactiom for seven months
The most valuable lesson I learned is, if you want something, you have to ask for it. Great work Renee
The Three Steps to a grounded faith
He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
John 1:10-13
1. The Requirements for a grounded Faith
Receiving God’s gift of salvation
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:12
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not die but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
What am I expecting God to do in my life in this next year?
2. The Roots of a grounded Faith
Building a life on Jesus Christ
“Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me. “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.
John 15:4-8
3. The result of a grounded faith
Growing strong and overflowing with thankfulness.
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:13-14
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
2 Corinthians 4:17
Memory Verse
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7 NIV
This is it! The last episode of Encouragement Notes for 2021. In this episode, I share the answers to two questions asked by my social media friend, mentor, and fellow podcast creator, Amy Landino. The questions are 1. What are you proud of? And 2. What is your theme for 2022? I hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to leave a review. Also, check out Amy Landino on social media. See you in a few days for the start of our new sermon series called Faith for the future
This time of reflection is based on a podcast episode of #Detailtherapy by my friend and mentor, Amy Landino
1. What Am I most proud of?
I’m proud of myself for realizing that it’s ok to be a wheelchair user. It has opened up so many. opportunities for me. Because I decided to become a wheelchair user again, that led me want to use Access service and go out on my own. Even though my outings are simple, I have felt so much freedom, and I feel like a brand new woman. I’m also proud that I chose to attend Rollettes Experience 2021 in July virtually and that I’ve continued to take dance classes.
2. When did I have the most fun?
I’ve had fun with everything that I’ve been able to do this year. I love hanging out with my life group at church. I love my solo coffee dates with myself because they help me brainstorm new podcast ideas and get clear-headed in general. I also have had fun going to see my favorite singers perform, and I am grateful to call them my friends.
3. Where did you fail?
I have not used my handcycle at all, and I said I would get strong arms to push myself. The second place I feel like I failed was that I didn’t spend that much time with my cousin while she was sick. I also am still kicking myself for second-guessing her pain and her faith. She had more faith in Christ Jesus than I had ever imagined.
4. Did my theme ring true for 2021?
If I had to name my theme, it would be a new attitude, and yes, I think it rang true even more than I expected.
5. What lessons did I learn in 2021?
- My relationship with Jesus defines who I am; I don’t have to search for my identity.
- Spend time with family and friends and tell them how you feel about them.
- It’s important to know what you think about life and how to explain it respectfully if asked to.
- It’s fantastic to find a community of people like you who share similar experiences to yours.
- The things that I use in my daily life do not define me as a person.
6. Where do I wish I had spent more time?
With my cousins
What will I start?
I will start spending.time with my cousins.
7. What Will I start?
I’ll start using my handcycle, and I’l start creating dance videos.
8. What will I stop?
I’ve done pretty well with this already, but I want to stop judging myself for having a hard day.
9. What do I want to continue?
I want to continue being part of the Rollettes community. I’ve had so much fun getting to know the ladies. I also want to continue being independent and growing friendships with women like me. I also will continue this website and podcast. I can’t wait for the new year.
10. What is my theme for 2022
Marie Nicole Is A Boundless Babe!
This is not only because I’m going to be a member of the Boundless Babe Society but also because I want to experience more in life.
Talking about West Side Story and making an announcement Listen now
The Set List:
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year
- Christmas waltz
- Oh, Come to All ye Faithful
- The First Noel
- Joy to the world
- Christmas time is here
- Silent Night
- Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jacquelyn Schreber ( John’s pianist for the evening)
- Quartet 405 performed What Child is this, and we wish you a Merry Christmas
- White Christmas
- Blue Christmas
- It came upon a midnight clear
- Oh Holy Night
- Baby, it’s cold outside
- The Christmas Song
- Silent Night
The show, as usual, was wonderful and for the first time in the seven years that I’ve known John, I was able to sit in a.front row seat.
John always does beautiful work, but this particular performance was something very special.
I sang along to every song, and I even knew the words to it came upon a midnight clear, which is a challenging song!
Our friendship Story
I met John on October 13th, 2014, at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in North Hollywood. During the show, he strolled the audience while singing Hey There Lonely Girl, and when he got to where I was, he reached out to hold my hand, and I didn’t go for it.
After the show, I was the first person in line for the meet and greet. We took a picture, and I asked for a hug, to which he said
How can I say no!
He hugged me, and we said goodbye. I honestly thought that meeting John would be a one-time event in my life.
There was a one and a half year period that we did not see each other due to a lack of accessibility at a new venue, but I’m grateful to once again be in his audience again.
To date, I’ve seen John over 40 times in Los Angeles alone. Each time I see him, not only am I elated fan, but I feel like I’m a student ready to learn something new.
I would love for the tables to turn someday and have him see me perform.
John Lloyd Young
Jacqueline Schreber
Quartet 405
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:1-5
A Cosmic Christmas- What we need to know about Jesus Christ
1. The Word of God is a Person, not a principle
2. The word expresses God’s innermost desires.
3. The word speaks authoritatively because the word is God
4. Despite all the signs to the contrary the word still shines.
5. The Word defines the purpose of all he created
Here is what is to come for Encouragement Notes in the near future.
There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby. It was night, and they were taking care of their sheep. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. And the glory of the Lord shone around them. They were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. Here is how you will know I am telling you the truth. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven also appeared. They were praising God. They said, “May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!” The angels left and went into heaven. Then the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem. Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby. The baby was lying in the manger. After the shepherds had seen him, they told everyone. They reported what the angel had said about this child. All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary kept all these things like a secret treasure in her heart. She thought about them over and over. The shepherds returned. They gave glory and praise to God. Everything they had seen and heard was just as they had been told.
Luke 2:8-20
The Good News of Christmas Deals with…
1. Real sin
2. Is dealt with by a savior who is really God.
3. He really Loves us.
4. Requires a real response
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
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