Solution Sunday--On a Personal Note Tonight

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I want to apologize to my readers first of all--I know I have not been as consistent the past week.  I have been a very busy person.  School is getting ready to be done.  A couple more weeks, and my daughter and I are both out.  Things have been quiet, but I have been trying so hard to keep up with everything--giveaways, meals, e-mails, etc.  I will try to do better, but I am glad to know if I am unable to blog one night, you will understand.

Secondly, I am in the middle of a wonderful study right now:
  It has been years since I have done a women's Bible study.  I am  a trained Precept leader (Kay Arthur study, precept upon precept), and I have led one study.  I was always active in women's Bible studies--from the time I was a teenager.  But in recent times, I have tried to do it, and I have always run out of steam.

This study is through Proverbs 31 Ministries.   While I have not gone through the horror described in the book nor anything similar to it, I believe that all of us have gone through trials and tribulations that have left some kind of scarring.  Over 3,000 women have signed up for this study, and Melissa Taylor is the leader.  You can click on her name in the previous sentence to be connected with her blog.  And by the way, it is not too late to sign up.  I was fortunate to receive my book before the study.  Some are just getting theirs.  And the author of the book autographs each book personally if you order it directly through Proverbs 31.

What I have discovered recently is that I am learning to keep my mouth shut.  Anyone who really knows me knows that I do speak out--sometimes without thinking.  If you meet me the first time, you probably would think I am quiet and shy.  However, it doesn't take long, and I become rather talkative if you get me on the right subject.  I have discovered that my mouth is what often has gotten me into trouble around here.  I get involved in situations between my mom and dad which cause the situation to escalate.  I discovered that Martin often would get me going about my dad, and I became rather negative.  My speech has not always been what it should.  Yes, I have been known to say a few words here and there not becoming to a Christian woman. And God's  Word got through to me loud and clear today in church.  By the grace of God, my mouth will not get the better of me.  After all, isn't it true that if a man can tame his tongue, the whole body can be brought under control?  That is what the book of James says.

And finally, once school it out, I am going to get caught up on recording my various challenge updates.  I will be able to figure out then how well I am or am not doing.  I have read a load of books, and many of those books do figure into my challenges.  I just need to officially enter them.

I want to also thank everyone who has been faithfully following my blog.  I am excited to realize that I am well over the 400 followers mark, and that is all with not even a year of active blogging.  I have to look up when my exact "blogoversary" would be.

Thanks again!