Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Happy 6 Month Anniversary JOY Blog!
JUNE IS ANNIVERSARY MONTH for JOY Blog! Can you believe it has been 6 months already? Well it has been!
We are expanding and growing. This month we are introducing you to US, the authors! And not only do we have two authors, but we have added another one! So check out the NEW author page.
Also, we are starting a new column called (drum roll, please), “Add Your Comment Here”. In this we are asking you to respond! Once a month, we will post an unfinished sentence…and you, the readers, get to respond by answering it!
One more thing we are doing is a SURVEY! We want to know what YOU want. It will help us know what to write for you!
Lots of new things this month and we hope you will help us out by participating.
Have a fantastic summer!
Joy to you,
The JOY Blog Authors,
Mandy, Heather, and Rachel
Author Interview - Mandy H.
Hey all you girls out there! My name is Mandy Joy! Yes my middle name is Joy and Joy is the theme of my life! I love life and all the people around me. I am an auntie of 10. Yes, TEN! I have 5 siblings. So my family is big! It is a lot of fun. When I am not spending time with my family, I am reading, knitting, blogging, swimming, biking, crafting, making jewelry, etc… I love doing crafty stuff when I have time. Recently I started memorizing scripture. I memorized Isaiah 6:1-8. Great verses. I found that if I put the verses on an index card and carrying them with me, I can memorize them in my spare time. I am looking for ways to grow in my relationship with Christ and how I can reach other for Him! I pray that JOY will help you, too, grow in your relationship with Christ!
*What is your favorite passage of the Bible (right now anyway)?
Well, my life verse is 1Thessalonians 5:16-18. Some of my favorite Bible verses right now are Isaiah 6:1-8. These verses are helping me to rely on God and have Him lead me!
*What is your favorite season? Why?
Summer is my favorite season. I love when it's warm out and I love swimming and boating and just being in the water. Next is fall because it is kind of part of summer and it is cool and you can still do things outside.
*What kind of a person is your role model?
Moms are my kind of role models. My mom is one of my role models because I want to be a mom someday and there are a few other “moms” that are my role models. I want to be someone who has such an open home just like my mom!
*What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
My Purse…and maybe a bag. My purse or sometimes it is more of a bag that has everything I could ever need. And in that purse or bag, I have to have a book. Always be prepared. There has been too many times when I haven’t had anything to do with me and had to wait for something. I now am always prepared with a well-stocked purse and a book!
*What is your weakness snack?
POPCORN. I love popcorn. And popcorn balls. It is a comfort food. And if my snack was a drink, then I would want a coke icee. I like smoothies and icees!
*What is your favorite quiet place with God?
Outside. I love being surrounded by His glory and creation, sitting under a tree or somewhere close to one. Being by anything that God created.
*What is your favorite type of book to read for fun?
I like chick lits! I like the whole princesses and princes and knights and ladies and even pirates. I like modern day, historical, and some mystery (if it is not too much). If it is a good Christian book and has a good “hook”, it has to really “catch” me!
*What do you think God is teaching you right now?
Right now God is teaching me to wait on Him and His timing. I recently graduated from high school and also with two years of college. I do not know what I am doing next. All I know is that I have to wait on Him and let him lead me. Isaiah 6:8 says, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"” I am learning to say, “Here am I, Send me!”. ¬
*Tell one silly quirk you have.
Tell I have many. One is that I love purses and bags. There are very few people who know how many bags I truly have. To show you just how much I love them, I have bought two in the last month. I love bags!
*What is your favorite passage of the Bible (right now anyway)?
Well, my life verse is 1Thessalonians 5:16-18. Some of my favorite Bible verses right now are Isaiah 6:1-8. These verses are helping me to rely on God and have Him lead me!
*What is your favorite season? Why?
Summer is my favorite season. I love when it's warm out and I love swimming and boating and just being in the water. Next is fall because it is kind of part of summer and it is cool and you can still do things outside.
*What kind of a person is your role model?
Moms are my kind of role models. My mom is one of my role models because I want to be a mom someday and there are a few other “moms” that are my role models. I want to be someone who has such an open home just like my mom!
*What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
My Purse…and maybe a bag. My purse or sometimes it is more of a bag that has everything I could ever need. And in that purse or bag, I have to have a book. Always be prepared. There has been too many times when I haven’t had anything to do with me and had to wait for something. I now am always prepared with a well-stocked purse and a book!
*What is your weakness snack?
POPCORN. I love popcorn. And popcorn balls. It is a comfort food. And if my snack was a drink, then I would want a coke icee. I like smoothies and icees!
*What is your favorite quiet place with God?
Outside. I love being surrounded by His glory and creation, sitting under a tree or somewhere close to one. Being by anything that God created.
*What is your favorite type of book to read for fun?
I like chick lits! I like the whole princesses and princes and knights and ladies and even pirates. I like modern day, historical, and some mystery (if it is not too much). If it is a good Christian book and has a good “hook”, it has to really “catch” me!
*What do you think God is teaching you right now?
Right now God is teaching me to wait on Him and His timing. I recently graduated from high school and also with two years of college. I do not know what I am doing next. All I know is that I have to wait on Him and let him lead me. Isaiah 6:8 says, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"” I am learning to say, “Here am I, Send me!”. ¬
*Tell one silly quirk you have.
Tell I have many. One is that I love purses and bags. There are very few people who know how many bags I truly have. To show you just how much I love them, I have bought two in the last month. I love bags!
Author Interview-Heather Grace
Hello, Ladies! My name is Heather Grace. I’m a daughter, sister, go-getter, and princess of the King! I currently live in southern Minnesota. I spent four months living in gorgeous southern England working as a teacher. I am a Winona State graduate with a degree in elementary education. I’m currently enrolled in St. Mary’s University pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. I’m passionate about growing in my relationship with Father God, learning, family, world traveling, and chocolate. I’m so thrilled to be a part of your lives! Thank you for welcoming JOY into your life!
*What is your favorite passage of the Bible (right now anyway)?
Sweet! I love questions! My favorite passage of the Bible has always been Jude 1:24-25. “To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy- to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen!” This verse says beautifully the majesty our Father God possesses. And to think that He loves me with His entirety? How can I not stand on tip-toe to worship and bring Him honor!
*What is your favorite season? Why?
Winter. I’m a snow-bunny and ski fanatic!
*What kind of a person is your role model?
I have several role models. The one thing they all have in common is passion. They have a passion in life that is evident by simply talking to them. I find that intense passion inspiring.
*What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
Music! I can’t even drive my car without having music playing. It soothes me.
*What is your weakness snack?
Oh gosh…probably chips. It’s a tie between chips and chocolate. Depends on my mood….
*What is your favorite quiet place with God?
In my car listening to worship music.
*What is your favorite type book of to read for fun?
Ok, so I’m a nerd. I really like reading psychology books. Exciting, ay?
*What do you think God is teaching you right now?
I think God is teaching me right now to have an ongoing relationship with Him. It’s great making time for quiet time with God during the day, but right now He is teaching me that He is the most important of the day. It’s been a wonderful learning journey.
*Tell one silly quirk you have.
(Big sigh) Confession: I’m a bit of a germ freak. Don’t ask if I’ve got hand sanitizer. I’ve got it in liquid form, foam form, spray form, with scent, without scent, with moisturizer, with extra germ killin’ action, etc….. Oh, yes, not a germ survives around me! bwahahaha
JOY AUTHOR INTERVIEW
*What is your favorite passage of the Bible (right now anyway)?
Sweet! I love questions! My favorite passage of the Bible has always been Jude 1:24-25. “To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy- to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen!” This verse says beautifully the majesty our Father God possesses. And to think that He loves me with His entirety? How can I not stand on tip-toe to worship and bring Him honor!
*What is your favorite season? Why?
Winter. I’m a snow-bunny and ski fanatic!
*What kind of a person is your role model?
I have several role models. The one thing they all have in common is passion. They have a passion in life that is evident by simply talking to them. I find that intense passion inspiring.
*What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
Music! I can’t even drive my car without having music playing. It soothes me.
*What is your weakness snack?
Oh gosh…probably chips. It’s a tie between chips and chocolate. Depends on my mood….
*What is your favorite quiet place with God?
In my car listening to worship music.
*What is your favorite type book of to read for fun?
Ok, so I’m a nerd. I really like reading psychology books. Exciting, ay?
*What do you think God is teaching you right now?
I think God is teaching me right now to have an ongoing relationship with Him. It’s great making time for quiet time with God during the day, but right now He is teaching me that He is the most important of the day. It’s been a wonderful learning journey.
*Tell one silly quirk you have.
(Big sigh) Confession: I’m a bit of a germ freak. Don’t ask if I’ve got hand sanitizer. I’ve got it in liquid form, foam form, spray form, with scent, without scent, with moisturizer, with extra germ killin’ action, etc….. Oh, yes, not a germ survives around me! bwahahaha
Author Interview- Rachel R.
Hi! I’m Rachel, the newest author here at JOY. I am looking forward to writing each month and hopefully encouraging you girls out there! Aside from writing for JOY, I also have my own blog (homeschoolblogger.com/read). I just finished my freshman year of high school and can’t wait for another good homeschool year. For now, though, I will enjoy my summer break with my family. Life with twin brothers and two sisters is quite an adventure! Well that’s it for now, but I know I’ll talk to you again soon!
What is your favorite Bible passage?
I don't really have a favorite, but I like to read 1st and 2nd Timothy because they were written to Timothy as a young person, like me. I try to follow 2 Timothy 2:22, "Flee from the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call out to the Lord out of a pure heart."
What is your favorite season? Why?
Fall. I love the cool air and brilliant colors, plus it means my birthday is near!
What kind of a person is your role model?
My mom is the biggest role model in my life. She loves God so much; it often overflows and makes me want to love God even more too! That is the kind of person I have as my role model.
What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
A pad of paper to write down any ideas for stories that comes to me. They always pop into my head at unexpected times and I forget about them unless I write them down!
What is your weakness snack?
Anything chocolate!
What is your favorite quiet place with God?
A "prayer chair" that my grandmother and mother used to pray in.
What is your favorite type of book to read for fun?
I love to read historical fiction. One of my favorite series is about Elsie Dinsmore. She is an inspiration even though she isn't real! I love to learn about real people too.
What do you think God is teaching you right now?
To trust that He will provide. I moved recently, away from family and friends, so I am learning to rely on Him for new friends. He's providing!
Tell one silly quirk you have:
I dance around my house. A LOT. I can barely take two steps without doing a little pirouette or arabesque (I used to take ballet). And the basement just happens to be the perfect spot for doing a grand jete...
What is your favorite Bible passage?
I don't really have a favorite, but I like to read 1st and 2nd Timothy because they were written to Timothy as a young person, like me. I try to follow 2 Timothy 2:22, "Flee from the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call out to the Lord out of a pure heart."
What is your favorite season? Why?
Fall. I love the cool air and brilliant colors, plus it means my birthday is near!
What kind of a person is your role model?
My mom is the biggest role model in my life. She loves God so much; it often overflows and makes me want to love God even more too! That is the kind of person I have as my role model.
What is the one thing you couldn't leave the house without?
A pad of paper to write down any ideas for stories that comes to me. They always pop into my head at unexpected times and I forget about them unless I write them down!
What is your weakness snack?
Anything chocolate!
What is your favorite quiet place with God?
A "prayer chair" that my grandmother and mother used to pray in.
What is your favorite type of book to read for fun?
I love to read historical fiction. One of my favorite series is about Elsie Dinsmore. She is an inspiration even though she isn't real! I love to learn about real people too.
What do you think God is teaching you right now?
To trust that He will provide. I moved recently, away from family and friends, so I am learning to rely on Him for new friends. He's providing!
Tell one silly quirk you have:
I dance around my house. A LOT. I can barely take two steps without doing a little pirouette or arabesque (I used to take ballet). And the basement just happens to be the perfect spot for doing a grand jete...
Honoring our Father
June rolls around and here comes Father’s Day. A day to honor our fathers. But have you ever thought of honoring your heavenly Father on that day. I am not saying that it is the only day to honor our Father in Heaven, but it is another day where we have the opportunity to honor Him. We can start today by honoring our Father. And we can do it everyday…because everyday that we are alive, we have breath. And every day that we have breath…we have the opportunity to honor, thank, praise, obey, and follow Him. He is a GREAT God and we need to worship Him. So let’s start today celebrating Father’s day…and let’s not stop. Every day is a great day, provided by Him, to worship Him.
Go Forth and Do!
Go Forth and Do!
Add Your Comment Here...June
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