About Me
I usually don't like to talk about myself unless it is for testimony purposes. So with testimonies to highlight herein, lets start with my simple childhood where I was born to young parents who I know loved me very much, my mother a staunch Catholic to this day, and my grandmother a rigid Catholic more-so as I gathered over the years. I loved my grandmother who probably died with the rosary in her hands as she breathed her last breath. My dad was in the Air Force, gone a lot, and when he was home he played with us kids, mowed and cared for our large frond and back lawns, and loved the newspaper as I vividly recall. He was a specialist fixing those old tube t.v's. He came from a protestant background which later in life his dad, my grandpa had remarried to a wonderful woman, grandma "Pauline." She was highly instrumental in changing my grandfather - for the better as I understand.
As could be expected, I was raised a Catholic, went to Catholic school for my full 12 years plus, kindergarten also. It was in the days the nuns wore the black/white garb, were strict as ever but I do remember one nun, Sister Maria, who was different like "human" maybe. I recall she was friendly and more gentle than most, related on a more personable level than any of the others I ever knew. Maybe she had a relationship with Jesus I am thinking, maybe she was one that truly had a relationship with Jesus and possibly - I'm speculating here, she was one of those behind-the-scenes making some much-needed changes as a "protester" in her own way, with the church. I may never know, but when she asked once what we wanted to be when we grew up and as she went down the line with all the students, I said I wanted to be "a nun." She then she asked "why?" I said "because you are." Of course, that never happened, but the part where I think she had a relationship with Jesus, did happen.
I will never forget the many Thanksgivings they came to visit and he prayed for us as my mom asked him to if I recall correctly, this strange language we kids thought "funny" and strange, nevertheless, He prayed and it was by The Holy Spirit as I see now. We did feel and somehow know God was definitely in the mix. So did "grandpa" have some influence on my life many years later, adulthood and even my love for God's Word now which then, growing up, the bible was forbidden to be read by anyone except the Pope? I have no doubt he did and his prayers which I do remember was Holy Spirit Inspired, although then, I could not have given it a clear definition.
I grew up as the oldest of nine kids, my parents having kids every year and a half. So my special time with my mom or dad was very limited, though I do recall my mom - my dad was working much of the time, trying to create this time but it never failed it was always cut short and how could it not. There were kids fighting or bickering, someone who fell and hurt them self, food cooking then burning while mom tried to make me feel "special" with special alone time with her, but hard as she tried all I can say in summary of my child hood having very little if any space for myself, is I love my quiet time to this day, and while others might often feel lonely for being alone, I never do or ever have. Did all of that pave the way for me to fall into The Arms of Jesus? I believe so. But can I be a "social butterfly" and love social activity? No question about it, however, I am very selective with who I spend these times with.
I have spent hours and years with clients as a hairstylist, and salon owner the past 18 plus years, and some of these times even becoming a little "social" while making them look and feel good about themselves. Social interactions have never lacked in my life, but selectivity in this way has changed quite a bit over the years as I have changed - The Word of God and being "transformed" which every believer is called to (Rom. 12:1,2), will find this happening. If it's not, it's questionable you are a true christian as defined by the bible, not by the "opinionated" noisy voices in the crowds of protesters that try to reinvent True Christianity.
Today, I continue to be that business owner that many know me as, while growing in my real passion and that is my love for The Word of God. The more I have studied the more of God's Word I want. It's like an Artisan Well that never quits. And the deeper I go with reading listening, and studying - word studies and more, the more I want to master my understanding of God's Word like a "Special Opp" for The Truth. STANDING on solid ground, gaining uncharted territory yet to be discovered, immersed sometimes in the battles and wars of The Bible to see some amazing tactics and strategies used for the different warfare scenarios that'd arise, the taking and capturing of cities not merely to defeat these but to conquer like "down for the count" kind of conquering," captures my attention as to WHY our military today - The Special Opp ever-so-skilled military specifically, should also deserves our respect for what they do. Their rigorous, even "death-defying" kind of training at times like that dreaded "Week of Hell", makes these specialists ever-so-worthy of the title: "Special Opp Forces."
We who value God's Word should be so focused and well-trained in study and understanding of what we hear and read. To become that "Special Opp Force" of teachers and preachers that are also unmatched in our skill and excellence of handling The Sword of The Spirit, wins The Favor of God as well.
Sincerely,
Christine Dymek
As could be expected, I was raised a Catholic, went to Catholic school for my full 12 years plus, kindergarten also. It was in the days the nuns wore the black/white garb, were strict as ever but I do remember one nun, Sister Maria, who was different like "human" maybe. I recall she was friendly and more gentle than most, related on a more personable level than any of the others I ever knew. Maybe she had a relationship with Jesus I am thinking, maybe she was one that truly had a relationship with Jesus and possibly - I'm speculating here, she was one of those behind-the-scenes making some much-needed changes as a "protester" in her own way, with the church. I may never know, but when she asked once what we wanted to be when we grew up and as she went down the line with all the students, I said I wanted to be "a nun." She then she asked "why?" I said "because you are." Of course, that never happened, but the part where I think she had a relationship with Jesus, did happen.
I will never forget the many Thanksgivings they came to visit and he prayed for us as my mom asked him to if I recall correctly, this strange language we kids thought "funny" and strange, nevertheless, He prayed and it was by The Holy Spirit as I see now. We did feel and somehow know God was definitely in the mix. So did "grandpa" have some influence on my life many years later, adulthood and even my love for God's Word now which then, growing up, the bible was forbidden to be read by anyone except the Pope? I have no doubt he did and his prayers which I do remember was Holy Spirit Inspired, although then, I could not have given it a clear definition.
I grew up as the oldest of nine kids, my parents having kids every year and a half. So my special time with my mom or dad was very limited, though I do recall my mom - my dad was working much of the time, trying to create this time but it never failed it was always cut short and how could it not. There were kids fighting or bickering, someone who fell and hurt them self, food cooking then burning while mom tried to make me feel "special" with special alone time with her, but hard as she tried all I can say in summary of my child hood having very little if any space for myself, is I love my quiet time to this day, and while others might often feel lonely for being alone, I never do or ever have. Did all of that pave the way for me to fall into The Arms of Jesus? I believe so. But can I be a "social butterfly" and love social activity? No question about it, however, I am very selective with who I spend these times with.
I have spent hours and years with clients as a hairstylist, and salon owner the past 18 plus years, and some of these times even becoming a little "social" while making them look and feel good about themselves. Social interactions have never lacked in my life, but selectivity in this way has changed quite a bit over the years as I have changed - The Word of God and being "transformed" which every believer is called to (Rom. 12:1,2), will find this happening. If it's not, it's questionable you are a true christian as defined by the bible, not by the "opinionated" noisy voices in the crowds of protesters that try to reinvent True Christianity.
Today, I continue to be that business owner that many know me as, while growing in my real passion and that is my love for The Word of God. The more I have studied the more of God's Word I want. It's like an Artisan Well that never quits. And the deeper I go with reading listening, and studying - word studies and more, the more I want to master my understanding of God's Word like a "Special Opp" for The Truth. STANDING on solid ground, gaining uncharted territory yet to be discovered, immersed sometimes in the battles and wars of The Bible to see some amazing tactics and strategies used for the different warfare scenarios that'd arise, the taking and capturing of cities not merely to defeat these but to conquer like "down for the count" kind of conquering," captures my attention as to WHY our military today - The Special Opp ever-so-skilled military specifically, should also deserves our respect for what they do. Their rigorous, even "death-defying" kind of training at times like that dreaded "Week of Hell", makes these specialists ever-so-worthy of the title: "Special Opp Forces."
We who value God's Word should be so focused and well-trained in study and understanding of what we hear and read. To become that "Special Opp Force" of teachers and preachers that are also unmatched in our skill and excellence of handling The Sword of The Spirit, wins The Favor of God as well.
Sincerely,
Christine Dymek
