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We Are Building Hello Friends! We had an excellent time of goal-setting at our Olympia meeting last week, as well as welcoming new people.  Take a look at some of the amazing faith board projects that were created - CLICK HERE! If you made a board on your own, please send us a picture and it will be added to the site. We are also gearing up for & excited about the new KBWomen Radio show starting this Thursday the 29th. Please listen in, or listen to the recorded show later!  We'll be announcing new group opportunities for people, no matter where you live, so stay tuned.  Blessings to you.

Krista Dunk & Tammy Redmon Co-Founders

Thank you for reading today. Do you know someone else who would enjoy reading this? Please feel free to forward this e-zine to anyone who'd be interested.  ~ Tammy & Krista

  It's Time to Be Heard

Networking Opportunity:  Join us in Seattle on March 27th at Qwest Field Event Center at the "Total Networking" event for women. You won't want to miss this! Koinonia Business Women has been officially requested to attend & bring members. This is the Friday night part of the annual NW Women's Show.  Overall attendance is limited to 300 women - mingle with some of the most interesting women in the NW! That includes you!  Registration - $44. Get More Info Now

New Groups:  If you are a business owner who needs other business owners to strategize with or if you want to find & define your God-given purpose & calling, we have upcoming groups for you. These groups will meet via webinar or conference call, so you can call in and participate from anywhere. More to come...

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Thursday, January 29th, 9:30-10am - Listen to KBWomen Radio's live broadcast! Web: blogtalkradio.com/KBWomen or by phone at 347-202-0747.

     What Does God Expect of Me? by Tammy Redmon

Recently, I had a conversation with an individual who was assessing their own personal expectations for their life. They were digging deep, uncovering self-imposed expectations that may be working either for or against them. They were looking closely at their own personal choices around what they do for others and what they want out of life. I noticed they were being tough on themselves as they dove into the 'what more can I do' part of their dialogue. It was an interesting process to witness, as it reminded me of how hard I can be on myself. I often place awfully high expectations on what I can do or accomplish, yet end up feeling cheated in the long run because of over-promising to others and leaving self out on a limb. Not the best way to take care of myself!

Well as God does, he placed a new perspective about this in front of me this weekend. I heard someone share about making the most out of opportunities and to start with the inquiry of, "What does God expect of me?"  Yes, not a coincidence that this came on the heels of the robust conversations I was having with myself and with others. What I noticed is that I am really good about sowing into the lives of others and yet I shorten the seeds I sow for myself. Although my willingness to give abundantly to the most current cause is good, it doesn't mean I am always aligned with God's expectations, or what He wants of me, my time, money, or talents. He simply expects me to understand His will for my life. Right.... Wow that sounds so easy. So why then, do I find myself (as do others that I know) in precarious situations that remove us from the will of our father?

Bottom-line - When we are not clear enough on our appointed purpose. When we are working to continually push that boulder up the proverbial hill, we are pushing into something that may not be from God. The situation is man-made not kingdom raised.

I have learned that distractions will catch me when I am not closely aligned with God's will. The roadblocks seem bigger and stronger when I am walking against the tide. I know the feelings of being cheated out of time and energy are coming from over-committing myself in the world. In the future, my intention is to be disciplined and serve in a way that is pleasing unto the Lord. Therefore, the expectation I should have for myself should simply be to please my father. When I am aligned with that purpose, I believe I am meeting what God expects of me.

Volume 7, 1-09

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