Podcast Episode 234 - What’s Weighing You Down?

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Podcast Episode 234 - What’s Weighing You Down?

Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down?

Or maybe the pressures feel like a pair of Spanx two sizes too small?

How do you keep going when you don’t feel like you can take another step?

We’re talking about how to rest when life is weighing you down.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired…like you’re tired of constantly feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.

  • If you desire to release what’s bothering you so you can feel free again.

  • If you’re ready to enjoy more of your life on the way to where you’re going.

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Podcast Episode 169 - Growing Closer to God pt 4 - Rest in Father’s Presence

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Podcast Episode 169 - Growing Closer to God pt 4 - Rest in Father’s Presence

Have you ever been afraid to come to God? 

Some days do you want to crawl under a rug and hide from the hurt and pain in your life or the world?

Do you need a place to get refreshed, where your heart feels full?

Today, I’m sharing secret #3, so you can grow closer to God!

So today is for you if.

  • If you’re tired of being tired, whether physically, emotionally or spiritually.

  • If you desire to follow God better but aren’t sure how.

  • If you’re ready to feel full and satisfied with your relationship with God and life.

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Podcast Episode 167 - Growing Closer to God pt 2 - Rest in Father's Love

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Podcast Episode 167 - Growing Closer to God pt 2 - Rest in Father's Love

Do you ever struggle to receive love? Or maybe you don't feel lovable?

When you think of God, do you feel like He's waiting to punish you?

Do you run to Him or away from Him when you make a mistake?

It's part 2 of Growing Closer to God. Today, we're learning Secret 1 to grow closer to God. 

So, today is for you if…

  • If you ever feel unloveable.

  • If you struggle to think, you have to earn God's love. 

  • If your heart desires to crawl up in your Heavenly Father's lap, but religion makes you feel like you're not worthy.

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Podcast Episode 166 - Growing Closer to God pt 1 - Discover the Lens You Experience God Through

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Podcast Episode 166 - Growing Closer to God pt 1 - Discover the Lens You Experience God Through

Do you do all the Christian things, pray, read Bible, and go to church, yet you don’t feel close to God?

When you approach God, do you feel not enough? Not good enough, haven’t done enough, not holy enough? Not as good as so-and-so?

Or do you feel like you’re too much for God to love you? Too much sin? Too many issues? Too many mistakes? Too much drama?

We’re starting a new series–Growing closer to God. As Christians, that’s our goal, right? But how many of you feel like you’re doing all the things but still feel far from Him most days?

Today is for you if…

  • If you desire a closer relationship with God but aren’t sure how.

  • If you’re tired of trying everything you’re supposed to do as a Christian, but it’s not creating that intimacy with God you desperately crave.

  • If you’re ready to finally enjoy your relationship with God instead of feeling like not enough or too much.

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Podcast Episode 107 - Every day can be a fresh start

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Podcast Episode 107 - Every day can be a fresh start

Have you ever had a bad day?

Do you feel heavy or sad?

Ever had a day that didn't go as planned?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to turn your day around and give yourself the gift of a fresh start.

Today for you:

  • If you've had a bad day but don't want it to have you.

  • If your day didn't go as planned and you don't want to repeat it.

  • If you're struggling with heaviness, sadness or just plain down and need help feeling better.

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Podcast Episode 099 - How to practice the presence of God – meditation

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Podcast Episode 099 - How to practice the presence of God – meditation

Do you desire to grow closer to God?

Have you ever found yourself overreacting to situations?

Does your mind go a million miles a minute?

We’re concluding our series on practicing the presence of God with meditation.

Today is for you:

  • If you want to grow closer to God.

  • If you need a way to slow down your overthinking mind.

  • If you want to turn your over-reacting into godly responding.

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Podcast Episode 098 - How to practice the presence of God – the journaling connection

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Podcast Episode 098 - How to practice the presence of God – the journaling connection

Have you ever been praying, and your mind starts wandering? Yea, me too!

Do you want to grow closer to God?

Have you ever forgotten how God came through for you in the past and worried He won’t this time?

We’re continuing our series on practicing the presence of God so you can not just know about God, but you can experience Him on a deep and intimate level.

So today is for you:

  • If you want to add to your tool belt to practice God’s presence.

  • If you need help corralling your mind to the present moment.

  • If you deeply desire to know God, not just about Him.

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Podcast Episode 096 - How to practice the presence of God - Lectio Divina

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Podcast Episode 096 - How to practice the presence of God - Lectio Divina

Do you desire to feel close to God?

Have you ever thought, “I do all the things I’m suppose to do, but something is missing from my relationship with my Heavenly Father.”

Do you read your Bible and you’re learning but wonder if there’s more to it?

Today we’re talking about how to grow your relationship with God and practice His presence.

Today is for you:

  • If you’re ready to go to another level with God.

  • If you desire to feel closer to your Heavenly Father.

  • If you want to hear God’s voice speaking to you.

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How can you approach a Holy God when you failed again?

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How can you approach a Holy God when you failed again?

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? Like you don’t do enough? You give, you serve, you read your Bible, but you still fail. Somehow you’re still haunted with the thought that you won’t ever get it right.

You pray, yet when you’re standing there in His presence you feel unworthy. Some days you won’t even approach God because of what you did the day before.

How could you a “sinner” stand in the presence of a Holy God?

I know I felt this way for years–decades.

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Why Don’t See Answers To Some Prayers?

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Why Don’t See Answers To Some Prayers?

Have you ever prayed for something and didn't see the answer and you've wondered why?

Unanswered prayer one is tough for most people.

I know I’ve waited a long time on some prayers. And, I’ve had others that didn’t seem like they were answered. 

There’s a lot of factors involved. And some things we just won’t know this side of heaven.

But, I am certain of this...

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How To Wait For The Answer To Prayer With Peace, Hope And Confidence

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How To Wait For The Answer To Prayer With Peace, Hope And Confidence

Once you’ve prayed, have you ever wondered, “what do I do now”? How long will it take to get my answer? Is there a right way to wait? Can I do it wrong?

Well, I believe there’s a proper way to wait and a poor way to wait. So, let’s delve into “how to wait for the answer to our prayer.”

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How to pray and be heard

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How to pray and be heard

Last time we talked about going to God in prayer with everything, in every circumstance and every situation. We worked on making it a habit so that whenever something comes up, we go to our Heavenly Father first.

Some of you may be wondering, “What should I say when I go to God in prayer?” “Does He really hear me?” “Is He going to actually answer my prayer?”

Let’s address some of those questions shall we?

Before we begin, I’d like to share a key scripture with you that changed the way I thought about prayer.

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Can I go to God about everything? Or, can I only pray about things He cares about?

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Can I go to God about everything? Or, can I only pray about things He cares about?

Are you anxious right now? Are you worrying about something or lots of “somethings”?

Our Heavenly Father doesn’t want us to be worried and anxious. In fact, He’s instructed on how we can handle that anxiety or worry.

Philippians 4:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Where's My Murphy's Repellant? Living The Life We We're Meant To Live Part 2

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Where's My Murphy's Repellant? Living The Life We We're Meant To Live Part 2

Last post we learned that, “joy is an outward sign of inward faith in the promises of God.” (Tommy Newberry– The 4:8 Principle) and that joy is not an emotional phantom floating in and out of our lives. We can choose to be joyful because joy is not based on our circumstances.

Well, if that’s the case, how do we go about walking out this joy filled life – this walk of faith in God’s promises? How do we change our marriages, relationships, or feelings of hopelessness? How do we tell Murphy's Law to take a hike? How do you walk by faith?

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Where's My Murphy's Repellant? Living The Life We We're Meant To Live

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Where's My Murphy's Repellant? Living The Life We We're Meant To Live

Seems like one of the society's favorite things to do is complain.

When was the last time you heard the news anchor tell about the wonderful things happening in the world today, the lives being changed? How about our weather reports? Or, when was the last time your heard there was going to be a 70% chance of sunshine instead of a 30% chance of rain? 

Did you know complaining is an activity just as listening to the radio or turning on the TV is an activity? 

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