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Factor of 7: How Sweet It Is

July 31, 2012 by Sharita

I’ve always heard that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

Honestly, I think that is only half correct for a couple of reasons. First of all, I am woman and I love food– so someone can sure win my heart via something deep-fried and covered in chocolate. (Although I try to avoid that… most of the time. Something about healthy foods and maintaining a healthy weight. Sigh.)

The second reason that I believe that old saying is only partially correct is due to the fact that while I don’t know how easy it is to reach someone’s heart with food, I do know that if you show them unexpected kindness (especially in the form of a sweet treat) they sure do open up their heart in a hurry. [Read more…]

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Bravocado, Jesus! (Factor of 7)

June 14, 2012 by Sharita

Few things in this life make my heart overflow with joy more than when God turns a trial into a blessing.

That was certainly the case in our latest “Factor of 7” for the month of June.

My beloved and I were in Fort Stewart for his eye surgery. We were doing our best to enjoy ourselves—but when you are dealing with army hospitals and/or their plans and/or the fact that we were traveling/fasting/ eating only 7 foods for a month, it can prove to be a bit challenging. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessings, challenge, Christ, Courage, evangelism, Factor of 7 Tagged With: blessing, Factor of 7, fast, food, generosity

Real Time Warriors for Christ (Vlog: Factor of 7)

May 30, 2012 by Sharita

It has finally happened. I have finally gotten the guts to take a leap in to the “Vlogging” world.

For all of you newbies to the techie world (don’t worry, I only learned the term “vlog” about a month ago) “Vlog” is a simply a video plus a blog. Get it? Vlog. (I think Blideo would have been an interesting choice as a close second for techie terminology.) [Read more…]

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Filed Under: adventure, blessings, Factor of 7, fight, generosity, prayer, servant evangelism Tagged With: Factor of 7, faith, fight, love, service, video, vlog

Thirst No More (Factor of 7)

May 22, 2012 by Sharita

Ever been thirsty?

I don’t mean a smidge thirsty like “Yeah, I could use a drink (of water.)” I mean, “Holy cow, I am so thirsty my throat feels like the Sahara desert.”

We’ve probably all been there. At least a little bit. (I experience this phenomenon anytime I do a long run without a Camelbak water pack strapped on myself. Or when I talk too much. Either way.)

When you get that thirsty, soda pop (oh, I mean Coke for my southern readers) won’t suffice. Water. H2o. That’s the remedy. [Read more…]

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One is Enough

May 3, 2012 by Sharita

You never know… your ONE act of love might be more than ENOUGH to change someone’s life.

Husbands can be pretty useful creatures. They are great jar-openers, heavy lifters, huggers, patience-builders, grillers, laugh-inducers, Jesus-leaders, eye-roll-causers… You can probably add a few of your own to this list.

Mine, in particular, is a great perspective-keeper.

My beloved helps me to keep things in perspective. He is a great big-picture thinker. (A skill that I sometimes lack.) My type-A firstborn personality lends to me wanting to do BIG things… but He always keeps me grounded and encourages me to keep a clear focus. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessings, challenge, change, Christ, Factor of 7, faith, husband, Lesson, little things, ministry, obedience, servant evangelism, serving Tagged With: acts of kindness, Christ, Factor of 7, faith, God, love, obedience

Helping Hands & Burgers for Babies (Factor of 7)

April 26, 2012 by Sharita

Did everyone see the awesome article in The Bayonet yesterday documenting our latest “Factor of 7: Latte Love?” If you read it and were inspired, I have some GREAT news for you… You can share the love of Jesus RIGHT NOW!

Mandy Gramkow is a friend of mine from college, a fellow blogger, a wife, a mama to two precious little ones and a daughter of Christ. She ran across 7 Days time and realized that she was actually in the middle of her own Factor of 7. Team Gramkow’s journey of faith will simply blow you away, so please check out her message below to answer her call of sharing the love of Christ! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessing, challenge, Christ, Factor of 7, faith, Family, generosity, God, Love Tagged With: donation, Factor of 7, faith, God, love, NICU, premature baby, support, testimony

A Latte Love from Fort Benning Bayonet

April 25, 2012 by Sharita

It’s the big day, folks! The story about our latest “Factor of 7” (Latte Love) where we bought $107 worth of coffee for unsuspecting customers at Starbucks has appeared in the Fort Benning Bayonet. This is truly a blessing from God. AMERICA! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: accomplishment, America, army, blessing, Factor of 7, faith, freedom, Love, mission, servant evangelism Tagged With: actions, coffee, faith, God, message, newspaper, starbucks, story

A Latte Love (Factor of 7)

April 18, 2012 by Sharita

Yesterday at 5:45am, my phone alarm went off. But unlike other days as of late, I had NO problem bounding out of bed.

It was time for third month of Factor of 7. I was so excited about it, I woke up three times throughout the night to make sure I hadn’t overslept for our Jesus adventure.

As I write this, I can’t tell if my excited jitters are from the skinny caramel macchiato I had or the remnants of our Starbucks Factor of 7. (Talk about some legit Jesus Caffeine!) [Read more…]

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Filed Under: army, blessing, Drill Sergeant, evangelism, excited, Factor of 7, generosity, giveaway, God, husband, Love Tagged With: coffee, evangelism, faith, generosity, giveaway, God, love, starbucks

Factor of 7: “Chill” with Jesus

March 21, 2012 by Sharita

I love frozen yogurt. And I love Jesus.

So what happens when you put the two together? A dang good, heart-healing, God glorifying experience.

Last night my husband, my cousin Hailey from Oklahoma and I had the chance to do our 2nd official monthly “Factor of 7.” (For more information on this movement, click here.) In addition to blogging daily for this ministry, God has laid on my heart to DO something at least once a month. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Factor of 7, generosity, gifts, glory, God Tagged With: Chill, Factor of 7, Frozen yogurt, generosity, Jesus, love

Factor of 7: Barrett Keene & Go Walk America

February 20, 2012 by Sharita

I remember when I first met Barrett Keene.

It was May 2002. (UG. That was nearly 10 years ago. HOW did we get this old?) I had just finished my sophomore year of high school My friend Melissa and I were sitting in McCain Auditorium in Manhattan, Kansas at State FFA convention. Some dude poked his head into our row and started a conversation. [Read more…]

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