In this episode I share the journey God has me on, in these unique days, to understand more deeply my scarcity mentality and His desire for my true abundance. You may be surprised, challenged, but I pray you are deeply encouraged. Listen in if you: Think more about what you don't have than what you DO have Feel you have more time in these days but aren't getting anywhere Believe God wants less than your abundance Need to be healed from pains of childhood lack Would like to spend time in lament o...
May 09, 2020•9 min
Welcome! In today's episode we go back to a messy story about my twin sister, a neighbor friend and I when we were about 8. It's something we can laugh about then but it was...YOU GUESSED IT...a BIG MESS then! Listen in if you: Need a bit of homespun joy found in childhood stories Want a jump start to remembering your own story Tend to forget about how much you have been loved in your life Have really hard childhood memories, but want to find God's love even there Would like to share a few minut...
Apr 25, 2020•10 min
On today's episode, I have the treat of interviewing my friend, who is a newly published author, Gina Butz (follow link for Gina's book on amazon). Gina's book and the wisdom she shares here are all about navigating messy transitions or changes. And don't we all need that! Listen in if you: are experiencing change or transition (hello, EVERYONE :) need the reminder that it is ok to be a mess want to hear a testimony of mighty love in messy life have ever gone through a big move or life change li...
Apr 18, 2020•17 min
I wanted to take the opportunity to do a special Easter Messy Life Mighty Love Podcast. The truth of Jesus' sacrifice and all that accomplished is the heart of MESSY LIFE MIGHT LOVE. This podcast would not exist if Jesus weren't real. Listen to this podcast if you: Need to look freshly at the death of Jesus Need to look freshly at the resurrection or ultimate victory of Jesus Want to take a few minutes to 'go there' on this weekend Are wondering how this Easter will be with all that's going on A...
Apr 11, 2020•9 min
Today, I share a little more deeply about the isolation which led me straight into the darkest, most gut-wrenching time of my life. My heart in today's podcast is to see the wilderness and desert of our isolation turn into the beautiful promises of Isaiah 51:3: " For the LORD comforts Zion, He comforts all of her waste places, And makes her wilderness like Eden, Her desert like the garden of God. Joy and gladness will be found in her, Thanksgiving and the voice of song." Listen in today: If you ...
Apr 04, 2020•11 min
Welcome to the Messy Life Mighty Love Podcast!! Special thanks to my niece for the re-brand! Love you! Today we talk about our messy homes, literally and figuratively. We also look at the purpose and gift that can be found in them in these incredibly unique days! Listen in if you: Wonder if these days of everyone at home, or nearly everyone, can be good or beautiful. Are thinking of your messy home more than mighty memories. Want to be thankful for health, but don't know how to show it. Need a r...
Mar 28, 2020•9 min
Today, I talk about something I spent 10 years doing--playing lacrosse goalie. As with many things, it isn't until you really look at these past experiences, often messy, that you see the mighty love of God breaking through, then and now. And, while there really are lessons for my own life, there are lessons for us all as we live out these uncertain days. Listen if you feel: you need to remember what God has taught you. you need to remember what God has brought you through. your story isn't some...
Mar 20, 2020•9 min
Today is a day where we just open it all up...my messy fear, and yours. I share with great compassion for you and your journey and just how hard it is to live in these days amidst a petrified world. Listen in if you: Have ever, even a little, struggled with fear (so, yes, this is for everyone) Have felt shame for your fear Feel fear right now, especially with Covid-19 (the coronavirus) Wonder how the Word of God truly helps us, especially with fear Want encouragement for your life as God's belov...
Mar 12, 2020•13 min
In this episode, I go deeply into the pain of our messes. I do this through sharing about my, at times, very strained relationship with my Mother, even while I seek to honor her beautiful legacy. Sound messy? Tune into this episode if you have ever felt: Strained in your own family relationships You were alone in your own unique mess You wanted to bury the messy and just move on You aren't sure you can trust God with the deep messes Like Jesus is far away I hope if you join me in this podcast, y...
Mar 05, 2020•10 min
Today, I make a sharp departure from using metaphors with yummy food. Instead I use metaphors related to manure, yep, manure. It has always been my 'smell of home' and of a love mightier than the thrones of many kingdoms. Listen in if... You are a farmer or appreciate farming ;) You think you have things in your life that just stink. You want to find perspective on these things. You are willing to hear from a gentle voice. You are struggling with mental illness or know someone who is. You have a...
Feb 20, 2020•7 min
Today I talk about two of my favorite meals my mama, now nearly 18 years since she went Home, used to make. Although it can by cheesy (haha) to talk about lasagna and baked ziti and what we can learn from them, I have found we truly can see a lot about ourselves. Truly, the messy things in our lives, on every level, have much to teach us about the nature of God's mighty love and all of the ways He chooses to reveal it. Listen if you need: encouragement around the homespun things in your life to ...
Feb 13, 2020•10 min
In this episode, we take a step back and look at 'messy' from the mouth and heart of a two year-old. In the end, we find how 'messy' describes us, and our first parents, well. We all lose our way and end up in some or many messes, yet there is a Mighty Love breaking through, with a plan to rescue us when we are helpless to clean ourselves up. It's a heartwarming, and yet so much more, kind of story. My favorite. Listen in!
Feb 07, 2020•8 min
Intro: “Messy Life. Mighty Love.” Podcast Hello, welcome to the ‘Messy Life. Mighty Love.’ Podcast. I am Abby, your host, storyteller, fellow journeyer and friend. Life is Messy. It’s like that scrumptious lasagna, whose pieces spill out and slide all over and possibly get on fingers and for a little, or not-so-little one, around the mouth, on the shirt and perhaps pants too. But this mess is also full of love. And it’s a mighty love like the one filling the hands and heart which made the lasagn...
Jan 28, 2020•5 min
