The Husband Project Challenge

Ladies, thank you for joining in on The Husband Project Challenge!  Chantel and I are super excited about this study and beginning the ministry that God has placed in our hearts. We are passionate about marriages and helping others experience all the blessings that God has called for marriages.

So what is this project? Do you feel like your marriage has gone from "I do" to "What did I do?" Recapture the romance that made you and your husband fall in love in the first place. The Husband Project provides 21 days of fun activities to show love and honor to your husband.  Kathi Lipp will help you discover:

*Proven ways to return fun and flirting to your marriage.
*Inner assurance to meet your husband’s unspoken emotional needs.
*Increased confidence when it comes to meeting your husbands sexual needs.
*New levels of warmth and tenderness in your relationship.
*A deeper sense of security with your husband.
*A greater ability to boost your husband’s belief in himself.

As part of the challenge, we would like to make this experience fun and exciting!  Throughout the challenge, we will tasks you all to complete various tasks.  For each completed task, you will get your name added to the giveaway drawing.  That's right...the more you complete...the more chances you have!  Chamel's Creations and Chantel Jones Photography are sponsoring a giveaway that includes a Sequoia Large Clutch from Chamel's Creations, $25 gift card, "The Respect Dare" by Nina Roesner , and a surprise gift!

So here are the rules and guidelines:
*This is a group challenge, so we all will hold each other accountable during this experience!
*Strive to be transparent...the best way to learn and grow in Christ!
*We will use this blog for challenge interaction. (Posts will be filed under Empowering through God's Word --> Marriage - God's Way!)
*Strive to check and leave comments at least 1 - 2x weekly. (Participation is key to success!)
(Encourage you to use email account, but use Name/URL feature to post your name with each contact)
*You can also utilize "Subscribe by email" feature on each post to receive updates on follow-up comments

READY | SET | GO ........CHALLENGE #1
1)Email Chantel Jones at chantelmjones@yahoo.com to confirm participation. (Email used as backup communication)
2)Week 1 (April 1 - 7): Read at least to page 57 and review covenant (page 33).  Once completed, leave a comment to this post acknowledging completion and acceptance of covenant. (ex. "Let's expect greater for our marriages!  Challenge #1 completed!")
**Complete all tasks and name will be added to drawing!**

Remember, "The Husband Project is as much about changing our attitudes as it is about blessing our husbands."

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Encourage Yourself!

Have you been struggling this week to stay positive and encouraged?  I can honestly say that this past week has been a challenge for me as well! I had to step aside and really ask...."Are you trusting God completely?...Are you activating your faith?" With this being the time period to celebrate Easter, I also reflected on God's sacrifice and love!  How he gave his only son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins!  What are our struggles in comparison to what Jesus did for us?

I am thankful that I have a blessed support group that I can turn to in times of need and prayer!  However, I have to acknowledge that during the hard times I have to also encourage myself and stay motivated.  First, I re-acknowledge that God is there and that he will never leave or forsake us!  Second, believe and put all faith in him and lastly to activate that faith!  There's nothing wrong with going to your support group, but do realize that we have to continue to press towards the mark...even on our own.

My prayer for you today is that you trust and continue to allow God to order your steps.  Reflect on his goodness and remember why we celebrate Easter!  That is enough to encourage yourself! [Amen Saints] No matter what circumstances you are dealing with, please give it to God and during your waiting time, continue to speak victory during the test.  Check out Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers "Be Encourage" video below and allow this song to minister to you.  I love you and keep pressing!  Happy Easter!

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Update: Tupelo Furniture Market Spring Show

Hello everyone!  So I wanted to update you all on my first experience at the Tupelo Furniture Market's Spring Show in Tupelo, MS.  Overall, I had a good time at the event and the personnel was very friendly and setup of the event was very professional.  I'm thankful for my parents for watching my boys and my grandmother and sister Jasmine for helping me with setup and working my booth.  I must say that I was a little disappointed in the traffic flow of the show, but this is the second year that they have included a home/gift show with the event.  However, I didn't let the traffic expectation get me down and I enjoyed the experience.

I was able to meet and share my faith with many customers and other vendors.  It was an amazing experience to be able to share and encourage people with my products and personal testimony.  I kept encouraging myself that no matter the outcome of the show, I was happy to be doing God's will...sharing my faith and His word!

Much thanks and gratitude goes out to Patti Yancey of Kindred Spirit Style.  She has such a warm and friendly spirit and I'm so thankful for her advice and encouragement....it meant so much!  Please check out her website, she has some awesome and unique bags and accessories!  The other exciting news is that I was able to network with other shops and boutiques about selling my products in their stores.  Look out...there are some exciting and future updates to come!  (Can't wait to share!)

I was also surprised at the event by my good friend, Kay Nelson, who I keep in touch with all the time and I help with her ministry (I Can Fly Ministry), but we haven't seen one another in years!  What an amazing surprise!  Just to see and catch up with her was worth the event!  I was also able to see a high school classmate, Latonya, and it was great to see her. (Thanks for the support!)

At this event, I had my first giveaway to promote my mailing list and allow attendees to connect with Chamel's Creations. This giveaway included a large sequoia clutch, one large and one mini inspirational journals, colorful faith wooden cross, and Chamel's Creations' mission card.  The winner of the giveaway is.......Deanna Dabbs (So please check your email to redeem giveaway!)

The market had some great gifts for the home, jewelry, clothing, food, etc. and I was able to pickup some great gifts for myself and family! (Of course I have to treat myself from time to time.. :)

{Giveaway Basket | Fiestaware sold by Margo Brooks | Cross Leather Bracelet by Mandy Norsworthy of Delta Designs}
(Please email if you are interested in Fiestaware ....will forward contact information)

I must say that overall I was pleased with the event and outcome!  I truly believe that God is aligning and ordering my steps and I'm trusting and believing that he has great things for Chamel's Creations.  I look forward to sharing!

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Chamel's Creations at Tupelo Furniture Market/Gift Show

Chamel's Creations will make its first appearance at the Annual Tupelo Furniture Market Spring Show (http://tupelofurnituremarket.com/) on Thursday, February 28 - Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Tupelo, MS.  I was invited by one of the market's representatives who saw my booth at the 2012 Starkville Holiday Bazaar.  To be honest, I was excited and nervous all at the same time because this is the biggest event thus far that I've participated in.  However, I put aside all fear and nervousness because I knew that this was a blessing from God and that He works everything out for my good.  I'm excited about showcasing my products...especially my Sequoia collection.  It is truly about spreading and empowering others through God's word and I believe and know that this will be a great and blessed event!  If you are in the area, I would love for you to stop by my booth (Building 1, booth 1615).  I look forward to sharing the successful outcome!

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What are you depositing in your "Spiritual Piggy Bank"?

There are so many people today dealing with so much from health issues, struggling marriages/relationships, financial bondage, jobs/careers, family crises, etc.  What we all fail to realize is that Satan is on his job to "only steal, kill, and destroy" but what does the rest of the scripture John 10:10 state? Jesus came so that you "may have life and more abundantly."

So I'm asking you today, "What are you depositing in your 'Spiritual Piggy Bank' in order to receive the abundance of God?  In the picture below, are you depositing change only or are you putting in some green?
Remember that you will only get out of the word what you are willing to put in!  Let me clarify, it is nothing wrong with putting change in a piggy bank and over time you will see growth, but do realize that if you start adding bigger amounts ("some green") you will see growth quicker!

So I encourage each of you to start spending more time ("some green") meditating and pondering on God's Word.  You will begin to see the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2) and spiritual growth!  We have to learn how to fight these worldly circumstances not with physical weapons but with spiritual weapons: God's Word, Praise, and Prayer! When you do so, you will start to see God's abundance because his word promised it!

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