This morning I had my final zoom call with the ladies of The Boundless Babe Society stage one. If you had asked me a year ago if being connected to a group of women who use wheelchairs sounded like a good idea, I would have called you crazy, but my life has changed a lot in the past year, and I recognize the importance of living and not sitting around doing nothing.
Since I have been part of BBS. I have gained the ability to go out independently using a van service called access service. I have enjoyed meeting friends for lunch, hanging out with my family at life group, and having time to myself at cute coffee shops.
I can’t wait to see where God takes me next on this Boundless Journey.
1. Your graduation day is the beginning of your adult life.
2. You can do anything; choose to do something instead of nothing.
3. Know that keeping up your education does not mean that you have to sit in a classroom.
4. If you feel stuck in life, help someone else
5. Go out on your own often, even if you choose to live at home. Time away from your protective bubble will help you understand what you want in your life.
6. You’ve got this! Keep God at the center of your life, and all will work out.
Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. Proverbs 18:21 MSG
What is confrontation?
A confrontation is a meeting between two friends for the purpose of restoring Godliness.
How does God call us to have a confrontation?
We need to follow God’s leading carefully; if you’re excited to confront someone, it’s not from God.
2. Meet privately
“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend. If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. If he still won’t listen, tell the church. If he won’t listen to the church, you’ll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God’s forgiving love. “Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.” Matthew 18:15-20 MSG
3. Prepare tactfully and compassionately to confront.
The way to prepare:
Check your own heart first
Written prep
Approach with a story
Once you share the truth, be quiet and let God take over and do the convicting.
4. Offer grace and support
Questions to ask yourself and God:
Is the sin dishonoring to God?
Are others being hurt?
Is the person being hurt
Challenge: I will compassionately confront if needed.
1. Can’t take my eyes off of you 2. Oh what a Night 3. What a difference a day makes 4. Con Tigo la Distancia 5. Show and Tell 6.Annie’s song in Spanish 7. Usted 8. Hold Me thrill me Kiss Me 9. California Dreaming 10. Theme from Crazy Rich Asian 11. Mi RI tenia 12. You are everything 13.Theme from scar face 14. Working my way back 15 Sherry 16 Cara Mia
My favorite songs of the set:
Usted
Con Tigo la distancia
You are everything
Annie’s song
Hold me, thrill me , kiss me
Can’t take my eyes off of you
Fun fact
John serenaded me with Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, and Usted when I went to his shows by myself, and he felt the need to check on me
UstedJohn and I 2016
Our friendship Story
I met John at his concert at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal on October 13th, 2014. During the show, he strolled through the audience, singing Hey There Lonely Girl. He made his way to my table in the back of the room, and he tried to hold my hand, but I wouldn’t let him.
After the show, there was a meet and greet! After taking a picture with him, I asked him if I could have a hug and he said,
How could I say no?!
He hugged me, and I left. I thought that would be the only time I would see him but to date I have seen John over forty times in Los Angeles alone.
In the past eight years, I have come to consider John, a true friend. During the pre-pandemic era, he always made time for all his fans and asked them about their lives. I loved the time I got to spend with him for a chat and a walker free photo
So they left the mountain called Olives and returned to Jerusalem. It was a little over half a mile. They went to the upper room they had been using as a meeting place: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas, son of James. They agreed they were in this for good, completely together in prayer, the women included. Also Jesus’ mother, Mary, and his brothers. During this time, Peter stood up in the company—there were about 120 of them in the room at the time—and said, “Friends, long ago the Holy Spirit spoke through David regarding Judas, who became the guide to those who arrested Jesus. That Scripture had to be fulfilled, and now has been. Judas was one of us and had his assigned place in this ministry. “As you know, he took the evil bribe money and bought a small farm. There he came to a bad end, rupturing his belly and spilling his guts. Everybody in Jerusalem knows this by now; they call the place Murder Meadow. It’s exactly what we find written in the Psalms: Let his farm become haunted So no one can ever live there. “And also what was written later: Let someone else take over his post. “Judas must now be replaced. The replacement must come from the company of men who stayed together with us from the time Jesus was baptized by John up to the day of his ascension, designated along with us as a witness to his resurrection.” They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed, “You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose to take the place in this ministry and leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way.” They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles. Acts 1:12-26 MSG
How the first Christians made a difficult decision
They were obedient
They applied scripture
They sought wise counsel
They connected with God through prayer.
They rolled the dice
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you, and he will show you which path to take.
Today I have my final #boundlessbabesociety check in call of stage one with my dear friend and mentor, Renee. For me, being part of BBS for me has been one of the best types of therapy both physical and mental. When a woman is part of BBS, she has the ability to set her own goals without the word should. She has the accountability of a monthly meeting with other women who 100% understand the frustration and joy of this life that looks different from the average woman can bring. I am thrilled that I have met my goals of getting out on the town independently using access service to meet up with friends, and I have been using my walker basket to carry things by myself. I haven’t been perfect, but I love the feeling of independence when I do stick with my goals. I’m grateful for this community and I can’t wait to see what chapter two of my BBS journey brings
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:1-11
Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus, Luke 1:3
The proof- Jesus appeared to his disciples
The promise
The purpose
Memory Verse
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts of the Apostles 1:8 NLT
The tongue can bring death or life those who love to talk will reap the consequences
Proverbs 18:21
The mouth speaks what the heart is full of
A verse from the Bible in the Book of Matthew
Let no unwholesome word come from your lips but only what is beneficial for building each other up
Ephesians 4:29
What are Toxic words?
Lying
Slander
Gossip
Any speech that would tear someone down and dehumanize them.
Gossip is not only about the person spreading it or the person being spoken about it is also about the listener. when you hear gossip, it should stop with you.
Toxic language; defaces the image of God and us and in other people.
I once again had the pleasure of seeing my.friend John in concert
I’m watching this gentleman again in the name of research As a podcast host; I must get my information right. The Around the world with John Lloyd Young review Aka, the gush episode is coming soon. Stay Tuned
Hi, I hope you’re having a blessed day. I need to clarify something that I said on the podcast yesterday. My pastor’s barber asked him what a pastor does, and Andrew said it’s the job of a pastor to help people see the love of Jesus. The barber then took out his phone and showed him the photo that he found online with the hateful words that I told you about and asked Andrew, how would you explain this photo? Andrew told his barber that that is not a picture of who Jesus Christ is.
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