There are many places we can be pointing fingers, and rightfully so, but are we taking time to pray for the candidates without getting caught up in self-righteousness? Listen in as Heidi talks candidly about what's at stake in this year's historic election and why Christians should be actively participating in American democracy.
Do you know how much it can change your life when you really believe how much God loves you? I'm not talking about just a head knowledge, but a true heart knowledge where you believe deep down in your being that God. Loves. You. My friend, Steve Demme, is here today to share how learning and settling in to this deep heart knowledge changed his relationships with his wife and children. You don't want to miss it. There's something to learn here for all of us!
Did you know that God loves you? I'm assuming you said yes, because most of us do. But did you know God *likes* you too? That's a different question altogether, but it was life altering for my friend, Steve Demme. Today we're talking about how that changed Steve's life. Join me!
We live in an awfully angry society, and our children are noticing. Not surprisingly, the Bible has quite a bit to say about a heart of anger as well, and it's time we stop and notice. It matters that we check our own hearts, and it matters how we handle it when we see it in our children.
It's hard to discipline our kids in a culture that says it's not important, but it is important! And while teens need a different sort of discipline, they still need it from time to time. The Bible tells us that one way the Lord loves His children is by disciplining us, and we want to love our kids that way too. Join me today as I talk through creative ways to discipline these kids as they grow into adulthood.
It's hard to discipline our kids in a culture that says it's not important, but it is important! As much as we don't like to talk about it, the Bible tells us that one way the Lord loves His children is by disciplining us. The Bible says that discipline reaps righteousness and peace, but there are many creative ways to discipline your children as they grow. Join me today as I talk through 4 points toward creatively correcting your child.
Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 2 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation.
Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 1 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation.
Would you consider yourself Biblically literate? There are a few reasons we need to be grounded in the Word, but we're talking about two specific ones as we study the Word of God today and apply it to our present cultural situation. Join me as we wrap up week 4 of our 4 week Bible Study!
My husband and I are celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss - well, marriage - today! We've had some bliss and some really hard seasons, too, and we've learned quite a few things through all of it. Jay joins me today on the podcast as we're sharing some things we've learned through the years. Happy Anniversary to us!
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There are many issues in our culture today that can be argued or explained with emotional reasoning, but our emotions often don't lead us in a Biblical direction. It's critical that we know how to discern right and wrong through a Biblical lens, so we can pass that discernment on to our children as we nurture them in the ways of the Lord. Join me for week 3/4 in our podcast-led Bible Study as we search the Scripture for practical ways to do this.
The election, child-rearing, others' expectations, our own expectations and personal worries of these days are all enough to cause us to feel overwhelmed on a daily basis, but that's not at all what The Lord would have for us if He had His way! There are three practical things we can do to avoid being overwhelmed, and they're easy to implement. Don't miss the practical application in part 2 of this 2 part series.
The election, child-rearing, others' expectations, our own expectations and personal worries of these days are all enough to cause us to feel overwhelmed on a daily basis, but that's not at all what The Lord would have for us if He had His way! He has written notes in His word right to our overwhelmed hearts, and we're going through some specific scriptures about this today in part 1 of this series.
Today we're talking about discernment - what it means and how to learn to filter everything around us as it is filtered through the word of God. Are we different in our churches? In our parenting? In our daily walk? It matters, women. Let's talk about it today.
"In our highly filtered, unrealistically edited, perfection projecting social-media-driven world, women are feeling the pains of rejection more than ever before." That rejection can define us or spur us on to allow the Lord to fill our empty places. Join me in this 2 part series with guest Lysa Terkeurst as we talk about rejection and how we can let it define us if we're not careful. (Part 2)
"In our highly filtered, unrealistically edited, perfection projecting social-media-driven world, women are feeling the pains of rejection more than ever before." That rejection can define us or spur us on to allow the Lord to fill our empty places. Join me in this 2 part series with guest Lysa Terkeurst as we talk about rejection and how we can let it define us if we're not careful. (Part 1)
The election, child-rearing, others’ expectations, our own expectations and personal worries of these days are all enough to cause us to feel overwhelmed on a daily basis, but that’s not at all what The Lord would have for us if He had His way! He has written notes in His word right to our overwhelmed hearts, and we’re going through some specific scriptures about this today in part 1 of this series.
Our society has sanitized abortion and minimizes it to just a procedure, never considering the heartbreak that follows for the woman who makes this choice - heartache that lasts a lifetime. But there can be healing, and my friend Pam has been brave enough to come share her story with us in this three part series. It's a hard road, but one we need to be talking about. Please join me.
Our society has sanitized abortion and minimizes it to just a procedure, never considering the heartbreak that follows for the woman who makes this choice - heartache that lasts a lifetime. But there can be healing, and my friend Pam has been brave enough to come share her story with us in this three part series. It's a hard road, but one we need to be talking about. Please join me.
Our society has sanitized abortion and minimizes it to just a procedure, never considering the heartbreak that follows for the woman who makes this choice - heartache that lasts a lifetime. But there can be healing, and my friend Pam has been brave enough to come share her story with us in this three part series. It's a hard road, but one we need to be talking about. Please join me.
It's often a hard call to make, especially when peer pressure creeps in, but there are some instances in which it is wise to shelter your children. Today I'm joined by a Christian Marriage and Family Therapist who is going to talk to us specifically about one of those situations.
We are certainly a media driven society. Whether it's tv, computers or ipods, our kids are surrounded by a barrage of content. But does it *really* matter what they watch? If we watch it together and talk through what they see or we're going to church and teaching them a lot about the Bible, is that enough? What about what all their friends are watching? Let's talk about it today.
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Are you hurting? Do you know you're not alone? The world has plenty of help to offer, but it isn't a lasting solution - and it's often a horrible "solution." Please join me today as I talk about "aid in suffering" and the help the Lord offers instead.
Are you a gracious friend? Women can be so hard on each other, but we need relationships, and it's not glorifying to the Lord when we aren't kind to each other! Making a point to be a good friend can be a gift, and let's face it: we all need that from time to time!
Are you someone who enjoys drama or joins in conflict that doesn't concern you? Sometimes it can be entertaining to feed someone else's drama, but it's not what the Lord wants of us. Wise women make a choice to be "No Drama Mamas" in their relationships, and we're talking about some practical tips to do just that today!
Our children are involved every day in activities that can affect them for the long term. We can choose to worry about them, try to control it all ourselves or trust the God who made them and loves them more than we can possibly imagine. If you can learn to trust in God's timing for your children, you will trade your worry for the pleasure of a closer walk with Christ and be witness to the sovereignty of God in the lives of your children.
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The season of child rearing brings joy and happiness, but it brings angst and uncertainty as well, because our culture is embracing and applauding many behaviors that we know are contrary to God's best for us. There is a well of wisdom available to us as we walk this road. Are you asking God for it?
