A Hike & the Beach

Hey ladies!


It's Summer Time! And time to get out there....to Stinson! It's gorgeous!
Bring a blanket, some snacks, lunch, picnic stuff....we'll eat together @ the beach after we hike. Or you can sign up on the items to bring (after you RSVP here, or @http://new.evite.com/#view_invite:eid=00AFAAQZXGK5ZYMDWEPAVSPNOHJ4YU).
If you'll like to carpool, let me know and we can arrange something. Otherwise, we'll all meet there at 9am, so we can get done with the hike in good time... :)

Date: August 6th
Time: 9am

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Location: Stinson Beach is located on Highway One, just north of San Francisco, California. The scenic highway is just one of the great reasons to visit Stinson Beach. Panoramic Highway also provides access.
Directions to Stinson Beach are shown below, whether you are traveling from the North, South, or East!
From San Francisco after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, take Hwy. 101 North approximately three miles to the "Hwy. One, Stinson Beach" exit. Follow the signs and enjoy your drive down one of the most scenic highways in the nation. Stinson Beach is approximately 20 miles from San Francisco.
From Sacramento take Interstate 80 West to 580 West to Highway 101 South. Take exit "Hwy. One, Stinson Beach", approximately three miles north of San Francisco. Follow the signs and enjoy your drive down one of the most scenic highways in the nation!

From Northern California follow Highway 101 South to exit "Hwy. One, Stinson Beach". Follow the signs and continue on Hwy. One which will bring you directly into Stinson Beach.

ALTERNATE TO HWY. ONE
While on Hwy. One traveling to Stinson Beach, you will come to a sign giving notice to Muir Woods and Mt. Tamalpais State Park. If you wish, you may turn right at this point and take Panoramic Hwy. through the park. It will take you back to Hwy. One and will end only blocks south of Stinson Beach.

However you choose to come, both highways are extremely scenic and extremely curvy. Vehicles over 35 feet are NOT recommended.

Strengthen Each Other

1 Corinthians 14:26 (New Living Translation) - Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.

I read this scripture a couple of days ago and it really ministered to me, in the sense that, it showed me once again how important it is for all of us to be good at what we do. And more importantly, how amazing it is for us to support each other in what we do; because every joint supplies.  That is, each and everyone of us plays a very important role in the big picture.

Ladies, let's continue to edify and encourage each other to step out into our giftings, so we can be full of strength as a team!

Strength Builders:

• Have you identified your role in life?
• Do you know someone who needs a little help in functioning in their calling?

The Measure

Forwarded by Treva...

Let the grace of the Lord be the measure of your sufficiency;
Let the peace of the Lord be the measure of your quietness;
Let the power of the Lord be the measure of your strength;
Let the goodness of the Lord be the measure of your contentment;
Let the love of the Lord be the measure of your service;
Let the faithfulness of the Lord be the measure of your trust;
Let the beauty of the Lord be the measure of your worship;
Let the fullness of the Lord be the measure of your joy;
Let the sovereignty of the Lord be the measure of your confidence;
Let the promises of the Lord be the measure of your expectations;
Let the coming of the Lord be the measure of hope.
You are my portion, O Lord. Psalm 119:57 AMP

by Roy Lessin

The Weird Conversation

Ever had to have a weird conversation with a friend?  And because of it weirdness, you do everything you can to put it off, and push it out.

Whether it's confronting an issue or having to ask for forgiveness about something YOU did, or whether it is approaching a friend/sister about a path that they are taking and its clear that they are heading towards a disaster....whatever it is, it's a weird conversation BUT one that must be had.

Depending on the situation of the need for the conversation, one day, you'll both be thankful to each other for having that talk. 

Weird conversations are hard to start off, hard to listen to, hard to process, hard to reflect upon and hard to respond to.  This is why it's called "weird" :)

If your relationship/friendship is built on a strong foundation, then the other person will really appreciate your feedback. 

Ladies, don't get scared or intimidated by the imaginary outcome of these types of conversations. Listen, if a weird conversation must be had, then let it be! 

The intention behind the conversation is all that matters!

Conversation builders: 

• When have you ever had to have a "weird conversation?"
• What kind of strengths or weaknesses did it create for your relationship afterwards?