It’s been a heavy week here at Without Wax with discussions on baggage and cheating. I thought it would be a great opportunity to resurrect our “let’s get to know each other” post.
So here’s the deal. Answer the question above your comment and then you get to leave the next question. If you’re a “lurker” who doesn’t normally comment, then this is your chance. Go ahead…jump in and feel free to play as many times as you want!
First Question: What do you think is your top spiritual gift?
loving our little community here,
Pete
I don’t think blogging is a spiritual gift…or haven’t found it in the Bible yet…
So…how about administration.
Now, my question…where were you when you first heard the news on 9/11?
I was in Lynchburg Va. (Liberty U.) packing to move to the church where I serve.
My question:
What is the one thing you are most afraid of?
losing my husband and children…..
What’s the one place on earth you’d like to visit in your lifetime?
I’d like to visit every major league baseball stadium in the country…
Where’s the best place you have ever visited?
I’d like to visit Israel
Q: what job would you have if you had to work for free?
Photography
Q. Do you feel like your life is to fast paced?
yes. with all the new things coming at us it is overwhelming.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Forgive and you will be set free.
Q. What is your morning get-ready-for-the-day routine?
Heidi Reed
Heidi…my get ready for the day routine is always to read your blog! TRUTH.
Q: What’s the last thing you do each day?
The last thing I do at night is talk to my husband…totally needed…he gives me much needed perspective.
What is one event that has changed your life?
Kiss my kids and husband good night!
My Question:
What is your favorite thing about Crosspoint?
The one event that changed my life is getting pregnant with my oldest son at 17. Being a single mom for 9 years before I met and married my husband Rick shaped me into the person I am today – the good and the bad, the broken and the healed, the lost and the redeemed.
My question: Who was your favorite teacher and why?
(I wanted to answer the Crosspoint question, but I don’t attend!)
My favorite teacher was my Spanish teacher in High School. I didn’t learn a lot of Spanish, but she believed in me and got me to believe in myself.
My Question: What is your favorite kind of coffee?
A: Yuck!!! I don’t drink coffee.
Q: What motivates you?
Well, pretty much anything from Starbucks…Iced White Mocha Latte…FTW!!
My Question: How do you feel this morning?
lol….ok next question. I would have to say my children motivate me.
My Question again: How do you feel?
I feel rested and non-stressed. Thanks for asking.
Do you prefer bacon or sausage?
My top spiritual gift has been :entering this body to complete my assigned task of taking few more towards enlightenment.
My question is how do the atheist score in the scheme of things with the Lord?
Atheist are some of God’s favorite children! He loves them very much! I’m glad he loves me too!
What’s your favorite thing to do for relaxation?
I see Pete’s question got skipped in the melee of blogosphere…
and the answer is – BACON ! It just goes so good with so many things. You can’t throw sausage on your BLT and you can’t wrap a piece of steak in it either. However, you can throw it in some milk gravy and come close to heaven… but its still BACON.
Q: What does LOVE look like?
I love to go to a local lake and read a book (alone!).
What’s the sweetest thing you’ve done recently for your spouse?
I have him a neck rub.
What is the last thing God told you to do?
God told me to stay where I’m at. Stick it out. Good things are coming.
If you had a day to yourself, what would you do?
I would read and crochet. Wow, that makes me sound a bit ancient…
What is your dream car?
take a motorcycle ride through the country
Q. who is the furthest from nashville on this blog?
I’m not the furthest…but I live in San Diego, Ca
Q. What is the best advice that you have recieved this week?
Paint I love to paint ! it is also my spirtual gift ,and I get to do it everyday thanks to God. Crosspoint has also given me the chance to bless the Lord and his people back with my talent.
If there is one thing you could change about yourself what would it be ?
I would take a long bath, put on my favorite pjs, and curl up on the couch and read/watch movies.
Question: If you had to choose between your child(ren) or your spouse, who would you choose?
well, i don’t have a husband or kids so that is an easy answer for me!
what is your favorite restaurant in nashville and why?
I would put my foot in my mouth less often!
Q. Kids? How many?
Yes,I am the mother to six children ages 22 -13.
What do you do for fun as a family?
I am going to answer the favorite restaraunt question since no one did.
MARCHE in east nashville for brunch…best Bloody Mary’s ever!
Most romantic Nashville date?
Drove up from B’ham with the Mrs…went to dinner at Brazils…then to an event at the Grand Ole Opry…
Q: Voting for Obama or McCain
We like to play Wii together, go on family bike rides, play at the park, and play board games. When we’re going to do something really special (like for a vacation), we go hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.
What is your favorite special dinner?
I am currently single and sadly just moved away from the ministry I was a part of for 6 years. I’m a product of the foster-care system so they were my family. Hopefully, in the months to come I will find a new church and begin to rebuild my social life.
“what are you actively doing to be Christ to the people outside of your church; in words or deeds?”
Eh…tough one …McCain, just cause he has more political experience.
If you had one day left to live, how would you spend it?
Folks…it might help, before you answer the question, to hit refresh…to make sure someone else hasn’t already answered the question and moved on…
I told you earlier, my gift was administration…sorry Pete…I know, the control is yours!
If you had one day left to live, how would you spend it?
I’d grab my kids and tell them of lifes importance, because I think maybe they’d listen to me this time….then I’d borrow my ex husbands credit cards and max it out…he’s actually nice about that. although I couldn’t pay him back this time.
If I had one day left on this earth, I would spend it holding my boys and my husband really close, and praying for God to watch over them.
What was your earliest childhood memory of going to church?
Kindergarten @ a catholic school. Never had so many penguins spank me.
What were your thoughts on Sarah Palin?
I was impressed.
Question: What annoyed you most about your mom or dad when you were young?
They were OLD! Oldest parents in my class.
Question: How do you ‘hear’ God?
I hear God through people, dreams, and usually just by being quiet.
If you could spend any amount of money on something materialistic, what would it be?
Triton TR-22 tournament ready bass boat w/ a new Toyota Tundra to pull my rig.
Mac or PC?
PC…
What is the most notorious used-out-of-context Bible verse?
I think that my spiritual gift is teaching… It brings me great joy… WHen I am teaching, I feel like I am right where God wants me!
I am so thrilled that God continues to use me…
Matthew 18:18.
Do you think Vince Young is finished in the NFL?
No, I do not.
Do you think hometown fans should boo any of their home team?
No.
Q: College football or NFL?
Neither … I prefer NBA
What is the one thing about your significant other that you LOVE every day?
her patience and smile.
Think the predators will have a successful season?
Preds could go all the way but it depends on B. Trotz. Like Jeff Fisher, I think he should be outta there.
Q. Best cure for a cold? I got one.
NFL – Go Titans!!
Who is your all time favorite athlete?
Theraflu – take them early and often and it will go away quick – get the cinnamon one.
What is your “comfort” food?
Jim Taylor/FB – Green Bay Packers…the “Ice Bowl”.
Wondering who style’s Pete’s hair?
My comfort food? Krisy Kreme. oh… Krispy Kreme, I love you so.
Innie or Outie?
lol…innie.
Sandals or flops?
Innie
Q: What is your favorite snack?
flops
what’s your favorite food?
ok…wrong one…
favorite snack…lay’s french onion did and ruffles
favorite food?
A: Pizza
Q: Your favorite blog to read?
Your wife’s
favorite childhood memory?
Twinkies!
Who, of your circle of friends lifts you up spiritually?
Playing with Breir horses then moving to Washington and getting my first pony.
What advice would you give to your children?
Your word is everything.
Q: What are your short term goals?
Never give up, life doesn’t care if you pout.
white or wheat?
Short term goals…eh…to get my civic put back together and running.
white or wheat?
Advice on children… Marry your best friend!
Short term… start working out again
Wheat…
Man the refresh button is killing me!!!
Q: Favorite color and why?
A: yellow! makes me happy!
Q: What was your favorite childhood cartoon?
Blue …it is a calming color…
If you could have lunch with anyone from history…who would you pick and why?
Favorite childhood cartoon:
Just one? Geez… Probably Voltron. We watched that every afternoon.
When you workout, do you remember to stretch afterwards?
saying I would have lunch with Jesus seems pretty obvious, although I’d really like to get his take on a few things. If not JC, then I’d like to have lunch with Harriet Tubman and talk about where she drew her tremendous courage.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
This is pretty sad, but a WAITRESS with five kids…LOL
Shy or Outgoing?
Depends on the situation.
Q: If you could do one thing over, what would it be?
I would have paid more attention to Bible teachings on the values of Marriage.
Favorite Cereal?
A: I wanted to be an elementary school teacher?
Q: What is your biggest fear?
Wow, sorry I refreshed, I really did!!!!
Losing my kids before they lose me.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
to meet some blogging friends
Q: First grade teacher’s name?
Fenway Park.
Think the Red Sox will make it to the World Series?
Mrs. Patterson
Chocolate or vanilla?
I’m i seeing things or did a post disappear?
Chocolate ..FTW!
CHOCOLATE!
Guilty pleasure?
cigars
Favorite country… not the us
Vanilla with some butterscotch.
Has God called you to something that you haven’t followed through with. If so, what is it?
Yes, it has something to do with administration, but I don’t know what it is yet.
What was the most recent Miracle you’ve encountered?
A: Watching my son Elias being born, not sure if it was an actual miracle, but certainly a beautiful event…
Q: There are two U.S. states that are bordered by 8 other states, Missouri is one of them, what is the other?
TENNESSEE???
Q: What’s your favorite gum??
I can’t chew gum because I broke my jaw 5 years ago.
What do you do in awkward silences?
I enjoy the silence if the silence is due to a natural pause in conversation. I try to mediate or move to a new topic if the silence is awkward because someone said something inappropriate.
Q: Why are people so uncomfortable with one another in elevators, i.e. looking down and avoiding eye contact?
i believe it’s the unwanted closeness.
Where were you when you found out about the terrorist attacks, seven years ago?
lying on my couch watching the news
Who is your spiritual mentor?
Right now? Dang, um….seriously, I am learning and growing from a wealth of different people. I know this might not be the “right” answer but I am for reals seeing Christ in everyone these days.
When was the last time you for reals were thankful for the meal you were about to eat? Like truly grateful for it?
I have an official mentor through a mentorship program at church. Her name is Tami, and she is spectacular. Also, my mom and my friends provide mentoring. They are wise on all sorts of issues.
How did you know the first time you fell in love?
Thankful for a meal? Last night. I eat the same thing every day and my friend came over with take out. I never get to eat out and it was AMAZINGLY good.
who is your favorite actor?
I forgot to ask a question, I did answer one above.
My daughter said when she was little that she would ask Jesus how many licks it would take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop. What would you ask Jesus?
Why did you make men and women so different?
What freaks you out?
1…anatomy, oh and that whole maternal instinct thing
2…unemployment
What do you make of the whole particle accelerator-black hole theory..
Old people driving.
Do you believe 9/11 attacks were conspired by the U.S government?
I read the black hole theory and got a little nervous. I love science, but I think somethings should be left alone.
@jamesftaylorjr – Go Indians
Q: How do you feel about cloning and/or stem cells?
I believe stem cell research can only benefit & needs more funding.
Do you believe 9/11 attacks were conspired by the U.S government?
no, I don’t.
Do you love shopping at Target?
Who doesn’t love shopping at Target???? Well, except Pete.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint chocolate chip
Question: Are your parents still married?
No, everyone in my family is divorced.
Q: how do you repair a failing marriage?
they are still married legally, but separated till they finally divorce…
are you a blogger? if so, what got you started?
I do blog.
I used to write professionally and I missed it. So I started writing unprofessionally and it’s been fun.
do you love where you live or would you like to move?
love it!
Favorite vacations spot?
Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
My question: Would you stay in an unsatisfactory relationship for the stability of your children’s upbringing?
Realistically – Seaside, FL. Unrealistically – Greek Isles.
What is your favorite worship song?
That’s a tie between The Tides Beach Club in North Reddington Beach, FL & the Herman Hill Inn Cottages in Herman, MO
Do you have trust issues?
Opps, must have posted right after Lillian. So let me play fairly.
Answer Lillian: Steps of Faith, Mark Roach
My question again: Do you have trust issues?
Just with cats.
Where is your favorite place to go for solitude?
I would say with new people and those that have shown me they are trust worthy no…how ever I do have trust problems with people who have violated my trust
What is the cry of your heart?
haha, i guess have to redo this….
my favorite place to go for solitude, would have to be my bedroom
again my question: what is the cry of your heart?
My heart tends to speak in whispers more than it cries out. It requires me to listen more carefully.
do you have regrets or do you simply move on?
I have regrets, but I also move on…eventually:)
What makes you smile?
I have regrets, but we still have to move on.
Speaking of regrets, have you ever tried to witness or study with someone and know you really flubbed it, and watched that person fall away?
Dont understand Aaron’s question, My wife makes me smile!!!!
One place you haven’t visited yet, that you want to?
bordeaux, france
website you must visit everyday (not counting this one)??
A: Ireland
Q: If you could do anything “professionally” (career) than what you already do, what would it be?
A:I would love to be an astronaut.
Q: If money was no object, what would you do with it?
A:Buy 10000 pairs of shoes from Soles for Souls
B:What is your favorite place to get a burger?
A: Steak and Shake – but the closest one to me is over 50 miles away so I don’t get one very often.
Q: Cat or Dog lover?
A: Maid Rites in Greenville, Ohio
Q: Snow Skiing or Water Skiing?
Water sking.
Who is your mentor?
Tom Tyndall is one of them.
How many siblings do you have?
I had one, she passed away in 1999.
Did you ever answer the hair question?
Three all with names that start with “T”…what is the happiest moment in your life?
The day I accepted Jesus into my life
Macdonald or Burger king.
McDonald’s definitely!
Favorite author?
God! Although I am currently reading Ayn Rand, “The Atlas Shrugged”
Favorite Cereal?
Cocoa Puffs.
Mexican or chinese for dinner?
Chinese!!!
Does anyone out there have a hobby?
painting canvases and writing my favorite sayings on them.
No one answered the earlier cat or dog question, so cat lover or dog lover? (says the woman with the dog icon…)
hobby? can blogging count as a hobby?
That was my answer, AND my question for the next person.
For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon
http://www.fredmckinnon.com
http://www.theworshipcommunity.com
yes and Collecting Baseball Cards…Boxers or briefs? I can’t believe no one has asked that questions yet..LOL!
I’m getting into photography!
What is the longest you have gone without sleep?
2 days after my son was born.
Whats for dinner tonight?
Mexican (says the girl who answered Chinese above)
What is your favorite time of year and why?
Fall – SEC football! Go Mississippi State! And i love wearing fall colors
Have you ever read a book that made you cry? Name it!
“The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom.
Ever been to another continent?
Yes, All but South America and Antarctica
Did you watch Oprah today?
No, I can’t stand her.
What is the most selfless thing you have ever done and why?
No – I’m not too huge of an Oprah fan……
Do you have more than one pet? What is it/what are they?
No I rarely watch it anymore. Not enough time.
Q: What do you do for a living?
No, but i did watch Steve Wilcos Show.
Do you think the U.S can achieve energy independence?