tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post8597005934742284420..comments2024-01-02T08:47:44.178-05:00Comments on Smart + Strong = Sexy: What Have I Gotten Myself Into?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-44661100121126115912011-02-01T17:04:55.474-05:002011-02-01T17:04:55.474-05:00You will do AMAZING!! You have already done amazin...You will do AMAZING!! You have already done amazingly at this and talking about something you know a lot about and are passionate about is easy peasy! YOU'RE GONNA DO GREAT!!! Just think of it as sharing your wisdom to get everyone on the same path you are!Christie O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16119774914469200174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-79669049853996513392011-02-01T08:44:03.978-05:002011-02-01T08:44:03.978-05:00You'll do GREAT!!! Brent and I had to give a t...You'll do GREAT!!! Brent and I had to give a testimony about tithing in front of the church and I was terrified!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919984352585438345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-81349256189971224062011-01-31T21:36:35.066-05:002011-01-31T21:36:35.066-05:00You'll do great! This is perfect for you - yo...You'll do great! This is perfect for you - you really have something to offer everyone there.<br />I'll be praying for you on Sunday,for no nervousness!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-84085871893769343002011-01-31T21:10:57.939-05:002011-01-31T21:10:57.939-05:00that is so cool!!! you are going to do great. Just...that is so cool!!! you are going to do great. Just speak truth, and speak from the heart. You can do it!!!Live Simply- Live Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383356777633081642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-6611579448818242052011-01-31T20:21:26.665-05:002011-01-31T20:21:26.665-05:00See, and this is totally not fair of me to say, bu...See, and this is totally not fair of me to say, but I have to say it anyway - the "women shouldn't speak in church" mentality is exactly what keeps me away from church. The God I believe in didn't give me a brain so that I could sit on my hands and tape my mouth shut when people need help. And I don't believe He did you, either, which is exactly why I think you should do this.<br /> <br />And I don't think it's ever conceited to think you can help someone. Has there ever been a time in your life where you said, "Man, if one more person tries to pitch in and help I'm going to scream?" Because I haven't - I can always find something for willing hands and a willing heart to do!<br /><br />It is ultimately your decision. But I think you have a message that might really help some folks who are struggling, financially. And I hope you decide to share it.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934176006773916798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-52959559104629077402011-01-31T18:34:42.516-05:002011-01-31T18:34:42.516-05:00I'm with everyone else... you can and should d...I'm with everyone else... you can and should do this!!<br /><br />You have a gift with writing words - so I agree that writing them down first would be a big help.<br /><br />I have to say, I also cringed at the "women can't speak in church" comment.... is that really how it is in your church? I didn't think there was any churches like that anymore.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807379587473251820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-86981410461599121802011-01-31T16:48:12.042-05:002011-01-31T16:48:12.042-05:00What an awesome opportunity! If it were me, I woul...What an awesome opportunity! If it were me, I would write a blog that says what you want to say since you are comfortable with that process... make some notes from it and speak from the heart! Whether or not you publish the blog is up to you! :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15010269323143894602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-22178511848438698052011-01-31T15:37:30.857-05:002011-01-31T15:37:30.857-05:00that's awesome! what a blessing you'll be...that's awesome! what a blessing you'll be to the congregation :)Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440537885057746046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-56425790498982156832011-01-31T14:50:20.800-05:002011-01-31T14:50:20.800-05:00Wow, Brooke! What a great opportunity to share yo...Wow, Brooke! What a great opportunity to share your knowledge and passion in a way that could make a difference for people. Looks like a Certain Someone really grabbed on to your humble offer to serve. ;-) <br /><br />And I don't see why thinking you could have something to contribute to the class would be considered "conceited." Maybe I'm off base here, but Jay's comments puzzled me and sounded kind of not typical of how you describe him - is there something about your wanting to do this that makes him feel uncomfortable? I'm not saying you should NOT do it - heck, you're the best person I can think of to share something like this - but maybe find out what about it makes him uncomfortable, and address that. (Somehow, I don't think it's your church's interpretation of the "let your women keep silent in the churches" Bible passage that is the issue with him.)<br /><br />So...maybe follow up with the coordinator and find out about how long he would like you to speak, and ask if you can rehearse it over the phone ahead of time to make sure it works? I think if you prepare an outline on some note cards (and take them with you in case you get nervous) and practice, that will help a lot of with avoiding the urge to ramble, if that's something that worries you. I know you'll do great!!!Pubsgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636089392777186992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-87134003780545780072011-01-31T14:01:46.284-05:002011-01-31T14:01:46.284-05:00YOu can do it Brooke!!!! And I bet you will blow ...YOu can do it Brooke!!!! And I bet you will blow it out of the water.<br /><br />I'm with Kirsten- why can't women speak at church? Just wondering, that's all : ).Mommy Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253085170545717474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-34822832759761692502011-01-31T13:00:08.973-05:002011-01-31T13:00:08.973-05:00First of all I will repeat what everyone else has ...First of all I will repeat what everyone else has said. You'll do great. <br /><br />But I have a question for you because it peaked my curiosity. Women aren't supposed to speak during a service? The feminist in me cringed at that. Can I ask why this is a "policy" (for lack of a better word)?Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304497617228725441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-82409682665967801392011-01-31T12:54:06.734-05:002011-01-31T12:54:06.734-05:00You are going to do great. You know so much about ...You are going to do great. You know so much about FPU you will blow everyone away. I know you will.The Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097207610999986460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-78093470583395389692011-01-31T12:44:08.606-05:002011-01-31T12:44:08.606-05:00just pray about it and He will give you the right ...just pray about it and He will give you the right words! that is so amazing that you get to do this, it is an honor! i will be praying for you too!gmontalvo13https://www.blogger.com/profile/02640206575497803630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-46444308943230258962011-01-31T12:32:49.156-05:002011-01-31T12:32:49.156-05:00You can do it!! You're doing such a great job ...You can do it!! You're doing such a great job ~ just speak your heart!! I'm sure the congregation will see how much FPU has helped you, and they'll know that THEY can do it, too!{amy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09363848196111335782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-63609309315454023332011-01-31T12:13:25.286-05:002011-01-31T12:13:25.286-05:00Wow! You will be great!Wow! You will be great!Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677387733194492488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-46247389017930822602011-01-31T11:10:46.145-05:002011-01-31T11:10:46.145-05:00I think this is awesome and something you are more...I think this is awesome and something you are more than capable of doing. Way to go! :)Roohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634529124909618588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-39066982902499659122011-01-31T10:02:51.405-05:002011-01-31T10:02:51.405-05:00You're going to be so awesome at this, Brooke!...You're going to be so awesome at this, Brooke! I'll be praying for you, though, because I know it'll be scary. But YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! =D And you will be AWESOME at it and will offer such great, REAL-LIFE advice for people.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16791257181990955117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-71526840030648569002011-01-31T09:18:39.874-05:002011-01-31T09:18:39.874-05:00YOU CAN DO THIS! THIS IS YOU!!! I have every faith...YOU CAN DO THIS! THIS IS YOU!!! I have every faith in you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329566601461112910noreply@blogger.com