Dear Kathy

If you asked Rennie what my love language was, he would say Quality Time and WORDS- lot's of words!  It's a real challenge for him to listen to the incredible amount of words I have to say at the end of a day- especially if I haven't had clients or people contact through out the day.  Not to mention how difficult it is for him to use his words to answer the myriad of questions I ask to find out how his day went, who he talked to and what they said. Since Ren's love language is Physical touch and Acts of Service, my need for Words is just TOUGH LOVE- that's what it is! But the hard work of words, time, touch & service are all part of KNOWING each other.

One of the WORDS I've been studying this summer is the word Yada! It is an Old Testament Hebrew word that means "to know deeply".  Yada!  It is a word used for intimacy! 

In his book NOT A FAN, Kyle Idleman shares that it is

 knowing that goes much deeper than knowledge...The best way to define the word yada is "to know completely and to be completely known." 

However, when we look at the word for Yada in scripture, we see that it's the kind of knowing that is used in Genesis 4:1.  The King James Version says "Adam knew Eve his wife".  The New International Version puts it in context and says, "Adam lay with his wife Eve.." I think you get the idea!  This is an intimate knowing: to know completely and to be completely known.

Now, I'm sure that my single readers are saying, "Why put this in front of me?  I'm not married.  I'm trying to have a godly perspective of my sexuality.  Why do you write an article about intimacy and send it to all of your list.  Isn't this just for married couples?  

I ask you to just hang on!  This word is fascinating!  And it's for ALL of us. Married and single!

Linda Dillow and Dr Juli Slattery teach about Yada  in their women's study called PASSION PURSUIT.   They call it the The Theology of Intimate Knowing.  They write ...

 It (Yada) is an active form of

knowing,

pursuing,

and experiencing.  

You were created for a deep YADA knowing!  God has provided for each of us (married or single) to experience YADA through unity & intimacy with God through Jesus Christ and the fellowship of His Holy Spirit. And YES! we can also experience the deep YADA knowing through sexual expression in marriage.

Yes! The Gift of Yada- the act of Intimate Knowing is a powerful picture of the relationship between a husband and wife who share a deep knowledge of each other that they share with no one else. It describes one of the most intimate of connections. They yada each other. 

(We go into this in much more detail in some of the fall offerings: For men, for women, For locals, for far away friends,  For married or singles! See details below!)

However, the evil one would like nothing more than for us to think that we can fulfill the Holy Desire for YADA by taking a "shortcut"- a counterfeit that appears to meet the longings of our heart but end in hurt, rejection and shame. Everyone of us, married or single, is vulnerable to counterfeit intimacy.  Emotional affairs, fantasies about the "PERFECT" man or woman, sexual chat rooms, pornography are just a few ways that men and women fall into the traps of counterfeit intimacy. 

But if you remember YADA throughout the Old Testament is the same word that is used to describe God's relationship with us.  Consider Psalm 139:

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know (yada) everything about me.  You know (yada) when I sit down or stand up. You know (yada) my thoughts even when I am far away.  You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.  You know (yada) everything I do.  You know (yada) what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord!

That's a lot of knowing- deep knowing! That's called intimacy!  That's how God knows us!  No shortcuts!  No counterfeit!  Ponder that for a few minutes.  The God of the universe really knows you and wants to be really known by you as a man knows his wife. Deeply!  Completely! Authentic intimacy!

How are you knowing?  Who deeply knows you?  Do you know the Lord with that same kind of intimacy that He knows you? Or are you searching for shortcuts, looking for an easy way to get by! Appears easy- but always leaves us wanting.

Because of the core longings in each of our hearts to be completely known and know completely, here at GHC we are focusing our fall offerings to speak to this topic.  Below you will find more information about:

  • The NAKED TRUTH Event- October 3 & 4, a ministry conference for women exploring God's Word for the NAKED TRUTH about You: your identity, your sexuality and your relationship with him.

  • PASSION PURSUIT Groups-also for women, this 10 week study combines Bible Study and DVD teaching by authors, Linda Dillow and Dr Juli Slattery. These studies are designed for a woman to facilitate with other women in her world.  At GHC, I combine this already powerful study with coaching.  I will will have one live group for the locals. But in January we will host one ONLINE group. Yes, out of towners- this one is for you!

  • VALIANT MAN Study- for local MEN, of course! My husband, Rennie, will be facilitating this study. We are considering an ONLINE group next year also.  Let me know if you would be interested in this. 

Be sure to check out more information about each of these opportunities. I can promise with great certainty, that if you make an effort in any of these groups- even a little bit of hard work, you will experience some life changing health; emotionally, spiritually and physically. We are looking for & working toward the real deal. I look forward to hearing how your life is changed because of it. 

Intentionally designing hope by embracing sexual discipleship. 

Kathy Burrus
Green Hope Coaching
www.greenhopecoaching.com
 


Naked Truth conference

For Women of all ages and stages of life.

Single, Married, Single Again

The college kid
The mature high school girl
The 20 something
The newly married
The mother of preschoolers
The career woman
The busy mom who feels like a taxi driver
The ministry woman
The empty nester
The grandmother
This message is for all of us!

THE NAKED TRUTH Conference
Reclaiming God's design for intimacy

Speakers Linda Dillow and Dr Juli Slattery
of Authentic Intimacy dare to converse with us using God's Word
as we explore God's opinion

  • about YOU and your identity,
  • about SEX, and intimacy in marriage
  • about God, and his desire for intimacy with You.

Friday, October 3 at 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, October 4, 9:00am- 1:00pm

Shawnee Alliance Church, Lima, Ohio

Cost: Ticket price: $35, students $30.  

Effective 9/19 through 9/26, we are hosting a special offer.  You and your girlfriends go together and order 5 tickets and we will give you a sixth ticket free.  That is for one week only!  

To register and get more information, go to www.authenticintimacy.com/Lima. You can also go to The NAKED TRUTH event- Lima, Ohio Facebook page to be kept up to date about prayer needs and updates regarding the conference. 

Click here to view a digital copy of the brochure.

Questions?  Want printed brochures or promo pack for your church or organization? 
call or text Kathy at 419-306-8311 or email kathy@greenhopecoaching.com 


 

PASSION PURSUIT GROUP: 
This study is combined with group coaching.  PASSION PURSUIT

This is a  DVD & workbook Bible study for women called, Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?  This study, written by Linda Dillow and Dr Juli Slattery, is about pursuing passion – sexual passion in marriage. This is an excellent study for all women- married or single.  (Learn more here!)

This 10-week study let’s God Word speak about sex being holy and erotic. Using Song of Solomon (of course!) and Scripture throughout the Bible, you will discover answers to questions on topics as diverse as: what’s okay—and not okay—in the bedroom, temptation, forgiveness, a wife’s power, and how and why to pursue passion. You’ll be amazed how much God has to say on all these subjects and more. Satan has worked hard to twist God’s design for sex and now is the time for us to go on the offensive and reclaim that territory!

In the LIMA area: 

Beginning October 14th, Tuesday mornings at 10:00am- 12:00pm.
Crossroads Church, 775 S. Thayer Road, Lima, OH 

Cost: $100 total- includes coaching, and participants book.

TO REGISTER, Email PASSION PURSUIT in the subject line to Kathy@greenhopecoaching.com.

PLAN AHEAD for 2015
Especially for those of you who live at a distance, we will be hosting out first ONLINE Group: Beginning January 10, 2015, Saturday mornings at 9:00am-11:00am.  Call in details will be provided at registration. 
Cost: $145 total- includes coaching, $15 for participants book & mailing, plus $27 for online access to DVD material.

TO REGISTER, Email ONLINE GROUP in the subject line to Kathy@greenhopecoaching.com!

God created us to be sexual beings!  Learn His design for intimacy and sexuality whether we are single or married.

 


VALIANT MAN:  

YES GUYS!  This one is for you!  We have had a significant number of you ask us Valiant Manwhat we had to offer for men related to the area of spiritual & sexual discipleship. Here it is! 

 My husband, Rennie Burrus, will facilitate this course designed for every man’s battle – developing and maintaining a healthy sexuality in this sexualized world. Valiant Man gives men tools to fortify your spiritual integrity and understand your own brain chemistry. (Learn more here!)

 The Course includes:

  •  A Vision for Manhood
  • The Arena of Healing
  • The Sexual Man
  • The Origin, Power and Purpose of Sex
  • The Cycle of Addiction
  • The Understanding Man
  • Retraining Your Brain
  • Taking a Stand
  • Guarding Your Heart
  • Realistic Expectations

In the LIMA area:
Beginning October 11, 
Saturday mornings at 6:30-8:30am.  
At the Tom Ahl Dealership, 2525 Allentown Road, Lima, OH

Cost is $100 which includes coaching and the participants manual.

TO REGISTER, Email VALIANT MAN in the subject line to kathy@greenhopecoaching.com.

ONLINE class for 2015? We are considering one!If you would be interested in joining an online class after the first of the year- please let us know of your interest by emailing MEN ONLINE to kathy@greenhopecaoching.com.

Men, we think we know what we want! But what does God want for us! This is a time we step up and do the hard work of being the man God designed us to be.

 


We are all created by God as sexual beings, who crave intimacy!

to be completely known & loved!  

Married or single- men or women- Young or old- this is a message for all of us. 


  • kathy@greenhopecoaching.com  
  • 419-306-8311
  • www.greenhopecoaching.com

Intentionally Designing Hope
for life, love & loss.


Kathy Burrus
Green Hope Coaching with Kathy Burrus