The self-care gurus face a dilemma. On the one hand, they suggest we find videos of fluffy animals to make us forget our troubles or watch a comedian to laugh again. On the other hand, it’s hard to avoid the statistics of just how much we're on our phones and screens. Amber asks: What if we quit scrolling? Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant dur...
May 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 8
Most of us in America have lived the majority of our lives having plenty. But has that brought us more joy? Has that led to a closer walk with Jesus or to dedicating our lives to kingdom work? Or has it kept us from more important things? Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your copy at timeofgrace.org! ...
May 23, 2023•11 min•Ep. 7
As women, we have tremendous impact on our households. An encouraging, joy-filled attitude will be a blessing to those around us, but a critical, ungrateful spirit will tear our houses down. A simple change of perspective can change everything. You can also request a copy of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant! Visit timeofgrace.org! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bibl...
May 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 147
If our attitudes are based on our expectations of people making the choices we want them to make, we will be disappointed. Instead, we learn to put our desires in the capable hands of God, remembering he doesn’t answer prayer according to our whims. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your copy at timeof...
May 18, 2023•13 min•Ep. 6
To work nonstop leads to physical exhaustion, but the spiritual consequences may be more dire—especially if they point to a heart that refuses to trust God to provide. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your copy at timeofgrace.org! Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a...
May 17, 2023•15 min•Ep. 5
Why do we feel like we need more things in life to be happy and fulfilled? Unfortunately, that often leads us to playing the comparison game. But remember: God never intended that we become attached to this world or this life. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your copy at timeofgrace.org! Amber wants t...
May 16, 2023•14 min•Ep. 4
I'm not sure about you, but worry was a big problem for me. It didn't just affect me. It also impeded my parenting journey. We'll talk about why worry is something to deal with rather than embrace. You can also request a copy of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant! Visit timeofgrace.org! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That'...
May 14, 2023•19 min•Ep. 146
The world has plenty of advice for us when it comes to worrying. But the world's advice doesn't really address the heart of the issue. Because problem number one when it comes to worry is that we don’t seek God. Or look for him. Or even give him a passing glance. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your ...
May 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 3
It’s a super-easy trap to fall into. We have good intentions. We think we’ll have time. But day after day passes, and we’ve failed to open the Bible, failed to go to God in prayer. It’s easy for our priorities to get out of whack, not just with the big things but the little, everyday choices too. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the mo...
May 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 2
What exactly is "self-care"? And how should we view it when the world gives us so many conflicting messages? Self-care God’s way is necessary and good. Self-care the world’s way is not. And the best kind of self-care is soul care. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant during the month of May. Give and request your copy at timeofgrace.org ! Referenc...
May 09, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1
Today we'll look at my brand-new book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness . Why soul care? And why should you care? Catch the first audio chapters of Soul Care this week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Watch for it here! You can also request a copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant! Visit timeofgrace.org! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is...
May 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 145
Do you struggle to pray about little things? Have you ever not prayed because a situation is so big it seems overwhelming? What are some good habits to make prayer a bigger part of your life? We'll talk about it all in this episode. Come back next week to hear Amber's exciting announcement! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Ti...
Apr 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 144
Mark 5 gives us three key lessons we can learn about going to God in prayer. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on our Time of Grace YouTube channel! Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a l...
Apr 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 143
We'll dive into 1 John and Charles Spurgeon's book Prayer & Spiritual Warfare for some takeaways that may change our prayer lives. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on our Time of Grace YouTube channel! Amber wants to ...
Apr 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 142
Easter is all but an afterthought in our society. We'll explore why we should take it seriously and make sure it's not just another day. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on our Time of Grace YouTube channel! Amber wants t...
Apr 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 141
These commandments remind us to look straight ahead. Don't worry about what someone else has. If we'd like a better relationship with our spouse or children, this is our reminder to work on it! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your a...
Apr 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 140
This commandment might be convicting. How easy it is to grumble about others instead of building them up! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788) or listen to it as a podcast wherev...
Mar 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 139
"Don't steal" might be a little more involved than you think. This is our reminder to care for others' possessions as we would our own. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788) or li...
Mar 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 138
The Sixth Commandment covers marriage. What does it forbid; what does it encourage? Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788) or listen to it as a podcast where...
Mar 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 137
Most of us don't have to worry about murdering anyone, but that doesn't mean we're off the hook. This command, more than anything, is about learning to love our enemies. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your ap...
Mar 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 136
This commandment is all about how we treat our parents, government officials, and spiritual leaders. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788) or listen to it a...
Feb 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 135
What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? Do we have to go to church on a certain day? We'll get to the heart of this command and what it means for our faith journey. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your ...
Feb 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 134
This commandment teaches us how to use the name of God properly. It also warns us against misusing God's name. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788) or list...
Feb 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 133
Today we're starting a nine-week study of the Ten Commandments. The First Commandment really addresses what we love most. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for it on your app store), on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY7...
Feb 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 132
Becoming a mother means there will be significant sacrifices ahead. But they pale in comparison to the payoffs! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on our Time of Grace YouTube channel! Amber wants to hear from you! If you h...
Jan 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 131
This is a reminder not to compare siblings, to let go of expectations, and not to worry about what any other child is doing. Love your child and appreciate all God has done for him or her. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch...
Jan 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 130
You are establishing what your children consider normal: the language you use, the way you respond to adversity and stress, the amount of sleep you get. Make sure the "normals" you give your children are the ones that will serve them well as children of God. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgra...
Jan 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 129
This is the first episode in a four-part series on motherhood. Today's takeaway: your children are not a mistake. This role you've been given is more than just a hobby or a job. It's a calling. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or ...
Jan 08, 2023•29 min•Ep. 128
We fall into bad habits, but good habits only come about with deliberate effort (unfortunately). I'll tell you which habits I've been trying to break, and we'll go through the verse I chose for this year. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your d...
Jan 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 127
Many of us know the Christmas story by memory (I thought I did, but I forgot a whole line . . . can you find it?). What does the Christmas story teach us two thousand years after Jesus' birth? Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or w...
Dec 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 126
