Female in Motion

Last week, I took a little detour. I had planned to finish a three-part series on intimacy, but my body had other ideas, so I rested instead. Fatigue from chemotherapy affects your mind and creativity, as well as your muscles. This week, I'm " back on track ." Week 1: (January 21, 2013), I blogged about the intimacy of prayer . Week 2: (January 28, 2013), Intimacy with Christ is what I talked about.   Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is ; but exhorting one another : and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Today, I want to discuss how to build intimacy with other believers. The above scripture talks about getting together with other Christians, in order to exhort, or encourage, one another. That's one of the biggest objectives of a church: To encourage each other and to worship and glorify God. We are accountable, individually and as a group. Please note, that doesn't mean that ...

  (Song: Stand in the Rain by Superchick)   Ephesians 6:10-11 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. When young David in the Bible was preparing to go into battle against Goliath the giant, King Saul offered to loan him his own suit of armor. David tried it on, but it was the wrong fit. The brave lad chose instead to use what he was familiar with...a sling shot and five smooth stones. If you've seen the movie Iron Man, you know that Robert Downey Jr.'s character builds a powerful suit that fits him to a "t." This armor gives him the ability to shoot weapons, remain bulletproof and fly. Iron Man goes out and protects the fine citizens of his city from mayhem. When I was younger, I tried on girlie dresses, an athlete's uniform, a performer's costume, and hospital scrubs. Like King Saul's too-big suit ...