MUSIC - I like to listen to a little bit of the old school hip hop, just about any worship, and even some classic rock from time to time.
BOOKS - I read a variety of books that help build my faith and leadership. My favorite authors are Mark Batterson, Francis Chan, Erwin McManus, Max Lucado and John Maxwell.
HOBBIES - I love to watch football, harass my wife and kids, play sports, fish, and ride a bicycle on my free time.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY - something funny - Not the statement "something funny" but actually something funny
THE VERSE I LIVE BY - Philippians 2:5-7 - (5)Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: (6)Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, (7) but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
MY FAVORITE DESSERT - cheesecake and pecan pie.
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME - I can be shy when I first meet someone.
MUSIC – I enjoy listening to 70s and 80s soul and R&B, you know old school music. Also throw in some Elevation Worship and Maverick City to round things off.
BOOKS – I’m a huge John Maxwell fan. I love his books on leadership!
HOBBIES – I love all types of sports and I played 5 in high school……can you name them? I enjoy playing cornhole and golf. I’m much better at cornhole than golf.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY – When I get to know you, I WILL crack a joke in your presence to make you laugh. Don’t take offense if it’s directed at you!
THE VERSE I LIVE BY – Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
MY FAVORITE DESSERT – Desserts are my jam. I enjoy baking cakes and pies……oh yeah and cobblers. My favorite changes with the season so, if I must choose it’s my 7-Up Pound cake from scratch.
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME – I’m an introvert when I’m around people that I don’t know very well. However, I’m very outgoing when I get to know you so look out!
MUSIC- I love most any type of music,except screamo haha, but my absolute favorite type is folk music. My current favorites are People & Songs, NeedtoBreathe, Kacey Musgraves, Coldplay and Johnnyswim.
BOOKS- I'm not a huge reader, but love reading the Bible and I enjoy a good mystery novel every now and then.
HOBBIES- I enjoy going hiking, playing card games and board games, spending time with my family and going to the movies.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY- "Good night Irene!" Or you will hear me ask a dumb question at some point.
THE VERSE I LIVE BY- Isaiah 55:8&9 has been my absolute favorite verse for a long time. 8 "For my thoughtsare not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways,” declares theLord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
MY FAVORITE DESSERT- Anything lemon flavored! My current favorite is the lemon drop cookie from Panera. It blesses my life!
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME- I love to smile and get to know people. I have a cat named Lola who acts like a dog and I thoroughly enjoy going thrifting (especially Goodwill).
MUSIC - I love worship music (Lauren Daigle, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, and the list goes on) I also like country, pop, and a little rap. I hate rock…well I’ve never actually given it a chance.
BOOKS - I will be honest…I don’t like reading, but I do read the Bible every day (even if it’s just a verse or two). I did recently order an Andy Stanley leadership book and a devotional (maybe I will be turning into a bookworm soon).
HOBBIES - I love bird watching, I dabble with photography, and could spend forever in an antique shop.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY - I tend to say “glory” or sing the word “gloria” at the most random times. I like to make people smile so instead of saying “it was nice to see you” I say “it was nice to see me”, and if you are leaving and say “see you later” I usually say “thanks for the warning”. “Hey girl hey” is another one.
THE VERSE I LIVE BY - I feel like my verses tend to change through different stages in life. Right now I proclaim 1Timothy 4:12 over our youth ministry “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”
MY FAVORITE DESSERT - Cheesecake!
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME - I love to laugh/giggle. I am terrified of heights, I have a black Lab named Pete, an evil cat named Rose, and I am married to the most wonderful man in the world.
MUSIC - I love a little bit of everything thanks to the influence of my husband. Most of the time I've got kids music going though!
BOOKS - Draw the Circle, Outlander, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables
HOBBIES - I love spending time with my husband and our 2 crazy kiddos. I love party planning & can always be found listening to my audiobook.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY - something awkward..... Actually you probably don't need to know me for too long before that happens.
THE VERSE I LIVE BY - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
MY FAVORITE DESSERT - Chocolate chip bread pudding with vanilla ice cream.
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME - Kids are literally my favorite people in the planet to talk to and I way prefer talking to them than to adults so just ignore it if I'm awkward.
MUSIC - I switch between Christian Music, fan favorites, and 90s Country on pandora when it’s my time; however, it’s usually on KIDZ BOP kids or Toddler Radio.
BOOKS - I own all of Nicholas Sparks’ books; they are my favorite.
HOBBIES - When I have time, I love painting, reading books, repotting my plants (I have plants all over my house) and journaling in my Bible. With my family, we love camping (ok it’s glamping now), but we love being outside at the river or lake.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY - “What in this world…” haha. I say this all the time in so many different situations or “Mind ya business” hahahaha
THE VERSE I LIVE BY - “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7
MY FAVORITE DESSERT - cheesecake (yes plain) sometimes with a strawberry!
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME - I’m not really that shy, actually I can be quite outgoing most of the time. I tend to draw closer to those who are on the quiet side(my husband and a few of my greatest friends).
MUSIC - I like all kinds of music except bluegrass, hard rock, and definitely no head banging music. I love worship songs, and songs that are uplifting and encouraging.
BOOKS - I like reading books that are about real life stories with happy endings. And I love reading the Bible.
HOBBIES - I like spending time with my children and grandchildren, old school friends, and current friends and looking at old antiques online or in antique shops.
IF YOU KNOW ME LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL HEAR ME SAY - Jesus! It always seems to come out when I’m excited or fearful. And if you know me long enough, you’re going to hear me say something stupid, funny, or sarcastic.
THE VERSE I LIVE BY - I actually have two favorites: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God, is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of the soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and the intents of the heart.
MY FAVORITE DESSERT - Cheesecake with cherries on top and coconut cake.
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME -I am an introvert and shy in certain situations. I love one on one conversations. I get kind of nervous in crowds of people I don’t know very well.
