Break-out Session on Health & Nutrition with Sandie Parnell

Hi ladies, here's an overview from Sandie Parnell about the focus of the Break-Out Session she will be teaching at Shoes on the Move. If you would like to participate in this session, please send an email to let us know. We love you dearly and believe in the gift and call of God on your life! Debbie and Charlana

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Healthy 4 Him
by: Sandie Parnell

The purpose of this ministry is to inform, educate and empower the body of Christ to obtain, restore and maintain optimal health. This can be achieved through application of the Word of God as holy medicine, combined with natural provisions, and information about how to care for our physical temples.

Healthy 4 Him is based on four components, with the aim to achieve health in each of our three parts—spirit, soul and body. The fourth component is action, because as the Word tells us, “faith without works is dead”. We must take action in order to get and be healthy, and then we’ll be ready for action, to do whatever we are called to do.

We are three-part beings. We are spirits who live in physical bodies, with a soul, which is our intellect, personality, and emotions. Our bodies are an awesome and intricate creation of God, and with proper care and respect, we can live much longer than the current average life expectancy of 78 or so years! We could be enjoying our older years, able to move, work and play without pain, able to enjoy children and grandchildren without fatigue and disability. We should be able to work or enjoy hobbies as long as we want, with minds sharp and memory intact.

It is possible to live not just a long life, but one that is worth living, rich and rewarding, without the pain and disease the world seems to think is inevitable.

God has provided everything we need to obtain and preserve health and healing. He blessed us with an abundance of nutritious and delicious foods, packed with vital nutrients designed to make and keep us healthy. He gave us His Word, which when applied with faith, is truly medicine and health to the body. Lastly, Jesus, by way of the cross, provided the right for us to be healthy and whole (Isaiah 53:4-5).

We should do our best to be healthy, not just for own personal benefit, but to be able to serve God in our call. The physical body is what carries us from place to place, using the feet to go, the hands to touch and feed, the voice to comfort and teach.

When we are healthy it is easier to care for others, it's easier to go where God sends us, and it certainly sets an example for others who need support and encouragement. Paul encouraged believers to discipline their bodies both physically and spiritually, so that they would be able to obtain an incorruptible crown.

I Corinthians 9:27... “But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”

Our health is a precious gift, not to be taken for granted. It is our responsibility to keep our temple, our physical body, in the best shape possible to honor God. It is possible for us to live with abounding health, flourishing and thriving.

In Healthy 4 Him sessions, we’ll learn many interesting things about how our bodies work. Up-to-date information on nutrition, exercise, and beauty regimens will be provided. The effects of stress on the body and the soul will be addressed, and we’ll explore the spirit/mind/body connection. We’ll look at what the Word has to say about our health, longevity and aging, about our food, our bodies, and exercise. We’ll confess what the Word says over our bodies and pray for each other’s health issues. We’ll have lecture time, and we’ll enjoy teaching videos and group discussions. We might even sample some new nutritious foods that you might not have tried before!

Healthy 4 Him will make you enthusiastic about getting and staying healthy in every part of your being. Consider this quote: “Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” (Source unknown)

Break-out Session on Prayer with Barbara Michael

Hi ladies, here's an overview from Barbara Michael about the focus of the Break-Out Session she will be teaching at Shoes on the Move. If you would like to participate in this session, please send an email to let us know. We love you dearly and believe in the gift and call of God on your life! Debbie and Charlana

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Living Life from the Place of Prayer

Prayer brings the plans of God to the earth. As women, we have many responsibilities in life. Whether it’s our family, our business or work place, our ministry, church, etc, the plan and power of God must be released in those areas for them to be successful. Prayer is what makes that happen.

The question is how do we do all the things we need to do and at the same time keep everything covered in prayer?

During our time together, we will learn to live a life of prayer and not be overwhelmed with it all. For God said He would fill us with joy in His house of prayer (Isaiah 56:7 NLT). When done right, it is joyful.
I’m reminded of the following scripture.

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven's Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young at a place near your altar, O Lord of Heaven's Armies, my King and my God! What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises Psalm 84:1-4 (NLT).

Like the Sparrow, no matter what responsibilities we have we must first build a place near God’s altar and from there tend to those things. This is what I call the place of prayer. This is not a physical place, but a place developed in us from which all things flow out of.

The place of prayer is the place where we seek God and find Him, discovering who He is and how He loves us. It’s the place we learn to commune with the Holy Spirit so that we can walk with Him continually, receiving instruction and direction in all things. It’s a place where we are transformed, renewed and daily loaded with His benefits. It’s the place we live from.

The plan is to further develop this area of our lives by spending time together in God’s Presence and learning from His Word and His Spirit.

Written by Barbara Michael

Shoes on the Move Kicks off 2011 by encouraging Women to Become their Personal Best

Oh what a day! Shoes on the Move held its first monthly meeting of 2011 today with 98 ladies in attendance. Debbie and I were so excited to see our friends and some new faces. We believe this is YOUR year to shine and we intend to do everything we can to help you fulfill God’s plan for your life.

We kicked the meeting off with lunch. Soup and Salad was served as we all fellowshipped together. An array of door prizes was given away. Nancy Graham won the ultimate gift, an Aveda Mani/Pedi at Face the Day Spa.

Following a wonderful time of sharing, which I’ll give details on later, we went into the sanctuary of Grand View Church for our meeting. Debbie encouraged everyone to become their personal best this year, while staying focused on what God has put in their hearts.

Debbie and I have been planning break-out sessions, which will kick-off in our February 26 meeting. Six sessions are planned: Prayer with Barbara Michael; Movin’ On with Sylvia McCullars; Health & Wellness with Sandie Parnell; Public Speaking with Debbie; Growing in Vision with Veronica Dixon; and I will lead a session on Ministry Outreach.


Barbara, Sandie, and Sylvia shared about their topics and the ladies were asked to sign up for the session they were most interested in. More sessions will be added throughout the year.

2011 will be a year of opportunities for everyone to grow in Christ, and put their gifts and calling into action. The Gospel is not a matter of talk, but of doing. This will not only be a year of change for all of us, but a year when God will use us to advance the kingdom of God all around us.

Please share your thoughts and comments below. Shoes on the Move is all about you. Debbie and I want to make sure that we are giving you all that you need to be successful in this life.

If you happen to miss the meeting, go to www.grandvc.org and watch it online.

We love you dearly! Debbie and Charlana

Great Days are Ahead

Happy New Year Everyone! 2011 is going to be an amazing year!

Debbie and I are both so excited about what the Lord is going to do with Shoes on the Move in 2011. There is great momentum with the launch of Grand View Church and the vision for SOTM is ever increasing. We believe this is going to be a wonderful year of growth and fulfillment for each one of YOU and for all the women God will bring into our group.

There is no limit to the possibilities that 2011 will bring to you. Jesus said that ALL things are possible to him who believes (Mark 9:23). Let's get our vision and expectation out beyond our strength and abilities to trust God to do in our lives what seems today like an impossibility. When we put our hope, faith and trust in the Lord, He will not disappoint us. In fact, Ephesians 3:20 assures us that God is able to do exceedingly above and beyond what we can ask, think, dream, or imagine according to the power that works in us. The power in us is limitless; it's Holy Spirit power. This will be a year of empowerment!

T. S. Eliot said something interesting, he said, "For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice.” The voice this year's word is waiting on is yours. Job 22:28 says "you shall declare a thing and it will be established for you so that light will shine on your path." God is waiting on you to give voice to the thoughts or words of your heart; the desires and dreams that God Himself has placed within you.

God is waiting on us to give Him something to work with. He wants to release His power in our lives through the Holy Spirit, but we must believe. We must have faith and expect God to move. We must make declaration as to what we desire and believe God to do in every situation.

Check out this amazing video of a little boy from The Potter's House in Dallas Texas.

Now that is amazing... and he made everyone of those declarations right out of his heart. Lord I pray that we are all like this little boy in 2011 and beyond. I pray we, the Church, will rise up full of light and power to apprehend ALL that God has planned for us! Amen!

Debbie and I are excited to see you again and to hear all that is in your heart. We believe in your gifts and callings and we stand in faith with you expecting to see it brought to completion.

We love you and hope to see you on Saturday, January 22 at 11am at Grand View Church for our first meeting of 2011. See the sidebar for directions to Grand View Church, if you haven't been already. If you haven't attended a service yet, make plans to... the Holy Spirit is moving and we all are being encouraged and strengthened by the Word.

Debbie and I count it a joy to serve in the kingdom of God with you. We are here for you and stand the ready to pray, impart, and watch over your lives.

Our True Image In Christ

Our self-image and confidence must be rooted in Christ. Clear the Path was the title of the message Charlana Kelly and I taught on at the last Shoes on the Move meeting. This message had to do with "CLUTTER" both internally and externally. To walk the path God has for each of us, it requires that we remove the obstacles that are in our way.

I have found that the internal clutter determines the quality of my external existence. This is why Romans 12:2 is so vital for every Believer: "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

 

In Dr. Keith Johnson’s book, The Confidence Makeover, he says:

I can tell your level of confidence by your daily focus. Your focus reveals and determines your level of confidence. Losers focus on what they are going through. Champions focus on what they are going to.

Dr. Johnson continues:

You are motivated to become what you picture yourself to be. Your behavior is a mirror image revealing your self-portrait. If you see yourself as a champion in life, you will be motivated to develop all the positive qualities and actions of a winner. However, if you see yourself as a loser, you will continue to experience one failure after another in life. You will act and perform in direct response to your self-image. You can never outperform your inner self-image. A distorted photograph of yourself, created by your negative belief systems, will create a glass ceiling that limits you from achieving higher levels of success in life. A positive self-image enables you to set goals for your future that will reflect your true potential.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 NKJV)

 

I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]. (Philippians 4:13 AMP)

　
Excerpt from The Confidence Makeover (pg. 159-160):

Gunder Burke land was born in Norway. At the age of 2, Gunder contracted polio. His legs shriveled up and would not work. His parents would put him in a wooden box. They would tie a rope onto the box and pull him around in the box. In the winter time they had ski runners on the box, and in summer they put wheels on it. For several years he heard such things as: "You will never walk. You will never do anything or have anything. You will never amount to much. You will not live long. Can you imagine hearing all those negative words spoken about you? Maybe people have said the same thing about you. Can you imagine watching everyone walking around having fun, but there you are in a box? Do you fell like you have "legs" and great talents yet people around you keep trying to put you in a box and tell you that you will never amount to anything? If so, the rest of this story will encourage you.

One day his parents sat little 7-year-old Gunder Birkeland before a mirror. He looked into the mirror that day and say a new picture of himself. He did not see himself trapped in that old, ugly box. He saw himself standing up like every normal kid.

This new photograph transformed his life. After that vision, he would rock back and forth until he tipped the box over. Every now and then his parents would come in and scold him and spank him. They would say, "Get back in that box." But as soon as they left, he would rock back and forth again, and he would get out of the box. He kept saying to himself, "I’m getting out of this box. I’m getting out of this!" and eventually he did.

He started with a crawl as he dragged himself across the floor. Then he started getting up on his deformed little legs. Pretty soon he began to walk. What people said he could never do, he began to do.

Gunder Birkeland outlived ever one of his relatives and he died at the age of 75. He became one of the ten wealthiest men in Seattle, Washington, where he lived most of his life. The space shuttle was built on his property. Gonder left his testimony:

"I realized that I did not have to stay in the box. My mission in life is to tell people this: You don’t have to stay in the box either. You can get out. You can become what you see in your spirit, and in your dream. And you can obtain, you can abound in this life. You can get out of the box. You don’t have to be surrounded by adversity of circumstances. You can get out of the box!"

Joshua 1:8 NKJV
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Let God’s Word determine your self-portrait. You are a new creation in Christ! These Scriptures were taken from the SOTM Assignment for August 4 and August 5:

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

Colossians 1:13-14
13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,
14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

1 Peter 1:18-19
18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Galatians 3:13-14
13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"),
14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

We look forward to seeing you at the next SOTM meeting, Tuesday, August 17 at 7:00 PM.

Know that YOU are loved!

Clearing the Path

Last night's SOTM meeting was such a joy and a real God ordained time for all the women who attended. There were door prizes, new friends, and great thoughts shared from the group about how to remove clutter from our lives.

Who doesn't have clutter in their life? Whether internal or external, we need to clear the path in our life to make room for the plan of God to come to pass. External clutter keeps our minds busy and overwhelmed; like being distracted by that closet that needs to be purged or the mess that needs to be cleaned up in our home. Internal clutter pertains to spiritual matters that need our attention; like unforgiveness, soul ties, poor self image, past disappointments and wounds.

Either way, once the clutter is removed God's peace follows. When we are at peace and content in our ways, He has room to lead us and we have time to hear Him. Let's get organized so that we can be effective for the kingdom of God.

Get that clutter out of your way. External clutter is easy to remove, just make the decision, set aside the time and do it. It's amazing what we can accomplish in 20 minutes. On the other hand, removal of internal clutter takes discipline, by daily making a decision to forgive and let go of the things that are holding us back; like breaking soul ties and allowing God's Word to restore our self image.

Debbie and Charlana provided a handout with prayers for internal issues that hinder our spiritual growth and a homework assignment that will help restore our self image. Visit the WTM website to download and print the material to use throughout the month.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, same time, same place. Debbie will continue on with the message focusing on the brain/mind connection, so that we will be free to get our shoes moving and fulfill our God-given purpose.

Don't miss a moment... great things are going on at Shoes on the Move!

Your Holy Cause

“Supernatural thinking is imagining, planning, and doing things for God that would be impossible to accomplish by mere human effort. The vision comes from God, the service is for God, and the work can be done only by God through us.”
— Dr. Bill Bright, The Joy of Supernatural Thinking.

The point of Shoes on the Move is to offer a network of Christian women who can mentor others in fulfilling their God-given purpose in life.

Dr. Bright correctly points out that we can accomplish little without the supernatural aid of our loving Father. The Holy Spirit seeks to enable us to reach our goals in a supernatural fashion so that the Lord is the only One Who will receive the glory in our success.

Let’s think about Dr. Bright’s statement:

1. "Vision comes from God." This is so true. God knows what He designed you to do, and He will reveal vision to you by the Holy Spirit: “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12 NKJV).

2. "Service is for God." Man-made vision is usually self-serving. But vision that comes from God serves others and brings personal peace. Your “holy cause” is intended to touch many lives for Jesus. The Psalmist says the joy is in the serving: “Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing” (Psalms 100:2 NKJV).

3. "The work can be done only by God through us." We need God’s help. In fact, Jesus said: “. . . without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NKJV). Fortunately, with Christ we can bear much fruit.

Shoes on the Move will stir your faith and build your dreams. We’ll see you this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton.

Blessings,

Debbie