Category Archives: Aside

Side notes from Shelly Johns.

To Our Newbies!

By Shelly Johns | Published: February 10, 2010
 Hello! Every now and then I like to welcome our new readers.  So, if this is your first time to the women’s ministry blog, I say, “welcome newbies.”  It is our desire to have you read, laugh (some times), cry (at times), be encouraged to share Christ as you go (at all times) and walk closer with [...]
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Listening

By Shelly Johns | Published: May 2, 2009
 Growing up, one of the most popular phrases used was, “daddy (or mommy) I didn’t hear you.”  I was either distracted by play time, TV, or just caught up in the moment of childhood freedom.  (Between you and me…sometimes I heard him or her and just pretended otherwise.) Years later, I am learning that as my Heavenly [...]
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To the King of Glory

By Shelly Johns | Published: March 29, 2009
  Ladies, “the grace of our Lord was poured out on (us) abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 1:14).  Let’s remember this in the upcoming days leading to Resurrection Day.  Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.  [...]
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My prayer for you

By Shelly Johns | Published: March 15, 2009
 Hello friends!  Thank you for joining us again.  Here is my prayer for you this week: “May you experience God’s presence in a fresh and powerful way.  As you meditate on His Word, talk to and listen to Him, and look for ways to share Him, I ask that He renew the faith of one who needs [...]
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10 things not to do during worship

By Shelly Johns | Published: March 8, 2009
  Hello ladies.  As I sit to “pen” my thoughts, for some reason, I am thinking about worship this morning.  It was awesome!  God’s presence was felt, and I was moved to another realm in my spirit, as I got lost in the music.  Then it happened…the pop pop pop of someone’s gum.  Maybe it had [...]
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Month of March

By Shelly Johns | Published: March 1, 2009
 Hello ladies.  It’s March and spring is just around the corner.  (If you are like many of my friends, you are wondering which corner so that you can go meet it!) March has been slated as Women’s History month in which contributions of women to events in history are highlighted.  This has caused me to think of [...]
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The “Every Day Thing”

By Shelly Johns | Published: February 15, 2009
 Hello ladies!  I hope that your Valentine’s weekend was spectacular.  If it wasn’t…well, as someone said, “it’s over! Now it’s on with the next thing.” As you consider the “next thing,” I trust that you will allow the Holy Spirit to direct your steps.  Let’s take in the moments, not rushing through life, to build relationships.  If [...]
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By Shelly Johns | Published: February 1, 2009
 Thank you for joining us again.  It is always a pleasure to have you blog with us.  May your week be filled with touches of God’s love, reminders of how important you are in His plans, and the awesome privilege of serving Him through touches you give as you go. Remember, it’s all about Jesus Christ! [...]
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Kentucky Evangelism Conference: women’s emphasis

By Shelly Johns | Published: January 25, 2009
 Hello ladies!  I’m excited about Kentucky-wide events.  God is providing various opportunties for us to come together.  Please take a look at the calendar in the left-hand side bar for details. As you make plans, I invite you to attend Kentucky Evangelism Conference, which will be held at Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, KY, February [...]
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New to the blog?

By Shelly Johns | Published: January 11, 2009
 Hello!  Last week I offered information regarding responding to a post or “commenting” on a post that you have read here. I left out one important detail:  you will need to register, creating a password, before you can comment.  In addition to commenting privileges, if you register, each time a new post is added, you will [...]
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