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2016 WORD FOR THE YEAR - ABOUND

1/6/2016

 
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…abound in everything - in faith, in words, in knowledge, in diligence, in love toward one another - also remembering to abound in grace.  2 Corinthians 8:7

​To abound means “to be overflowing with” or “to be packed with”.  Webster defines this action word as to be present in large numbers or in great quantity.  And the Bible uses these phrases to describe the abounding process:  to be abundant, to have an abundance of, to be richly blessed, to prevail, and  to obtain.  This brings us to our first "ABOUND IN..." of the year.


ABOUND IN…FRUIT-FILLED FAITH

Faith is...the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see.  Hebrews 11:1 The Message

Or,  as the Complete Jewish Bible puts it -

Faith is…being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see!  Hebrews 11:1 CJB

Athletes are known for their confidence as well as their coaches.  They are able to come off of a severe loss and expect the greatest win ever in the next game.  My husband said today as he left for a game following some a heart-wrenching tournament losses, “Tonight we’re gonna have the best game of our season yet!”  This faith-filled confidence in something yet to be seen coupled with preparation, commitment, and persistence is what paves the way for his team to ABOUND in blessings!

"You can't have confidence unless you are prepared. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail." Coach John Wooden, UCLA

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.  Proverbs 28:20  KJV

Or, as The Message puts it – Committed and persistent work pays off; get-rich-quick schemes are ripoffs.

PRAYER:  Just as your ever-abounding purpose is poured upon me, I will ABOUND in my faith and trust in you and do what you have called me to do.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

     TO BE PACKED WITH FRUIT-FILLED FAITH…BE CONFIDENTLY PERSISTENT!

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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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