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In light of the recent turn of a new year, I took a moment to reflect on what I was personally most grateful for in 2013.  While I could list many of the ministry accomplishments God made possible (which I did in yesterday’s blog post), the overwhelming sense of gratitude, for me, came through increased time with family.

Not only am I living with family, but my ministry schedule has afforded me the opportunity to spend more time with family in 2013 than I have been able to in years past.  And for that, I am very grateful.

Some of you may not share in the blessing that is family and, for that, I am sorry.  Either way, I encourage you to take an extra moment to spend quality time with family and friends – a decision we will never regret in the future.

2013 was quite a year for Iron Rose Sister Ministries and for me personally as well.  On this first Throwback Thursday of the New Year, I would like to take a moment to list, in no particular order, many things for which I was thankful in 2013, specifically related to Iron Rose Sister Ministries.

• A blessed transition out of local ministry and a move to Denver, Colorado, for the launch of this new bilingual global ministry!
• The books Human AND Holy, Humano Y Santo written, published, and distributed in 10 US states and 11 countries (not counting the US)
• A supportive and prayerful Board of Directors (Katie, Kim, Cynthia, Daniel & Ron)
• Iron Rose Sister examples being lived out with the women on the Board of Directors and many other Iron Rose Sister friends and supporters across the world
• The opportunity to answer God's calling that He use a humble servant like myself to touch lives across two continents through writing, teaching, and serving - all in an effort to equip, inspire, and empower each of you to do as He has called you to do through His Spirit
• IRSM conferences, retreats, or seminars in Baton Rouge, Houston, Venezuela, and Denver with plans for many more in 2014
• Completing all the paperwork as a registered non-profit business in Colorado (no small feat!)
• Seeing God use Human AND Holy to speak His truth and message of hope to others
• Women connecting more deeply to God and one another through Human AND Holy studies
• God speaking through me to challenge and encourage women at the various conferences
• Prayerful and financial supporters like you!

The process of typing this list is a humbling exercise in perspective and God's provision.  May we all continue to trust Him to work in and through us as individuals, as a body, and as Iron Rose Sister Ministries.

What are you thankful for in 2013?