Living in bitterness will eat you alive from the inside, and there are times when we need to emotionally disentangle ourselves. But doing that without forgiving and letting go of your bitterness is still giving them power that will rob you of your joy. Let’s talk a little bit about this today. We can learn to move on! Galatians 5:15,19 Hebrews 12:15 Genesis 37 Genesis 4 1 John 2:9-11 Proverbs 10:12 More Like This From The Busy Mom Living in Freedom after Forgiveness The Power of Forgiveness Reso...
Mar 19, 2018•20 min•Ep. 584
God is the source of all good things, and it’s critical that we pass this concept on to our children. Join me with my new friend, Katie Bennett as we spend our second podcast talking about living simply in light of eternity. It’s another way we can join in #becomingmomstrong ! Katie Bennett is the creator of the Embracing a Simpler Life blog and podcast , and the author of Heavenly Minded Mom , through each of which she encourages women stop loving the world and instead follow Jesus with everyth...
Mar 16, 2018•15 min•Ep. 582
A false teacher is going to reject what his heart knows to be true, yet they are accountable to their Creator. He will downplay or make light of God’s commands on how we are to live, yet the Bible says that we are without excuse. We want to live the way God wants us to live, and learn how to have a discerning spirit so we can guard ourselves. It’s exactly why we need to know the word of God! 2 Peter 2:1 2 Peter 3:8-9...
Mar 14, 2018•12 min•Ep. 581
Sometimes we like to use Harry Potter reading as a measuring rod, right? A reader writes in today about whether or not we should let our kids read Harry Potter. Let’s talk about it! Firmly Planted Resource Center 11100 NE 34th Circle Vancouver, WA 98682
Mar 12, 2018•13 min•Ep. 580
God is the source of all good things, and it’s critical that we pass this concept on to our children. Join me with my new friend, Katie Bennett as we talk about living simply in light of eternity. It’s another way we can join in #becomingmomstrong ! Katie Bennett is the creator of the Embracing a Simpler Life blog and podcast , and the author of Heavenly Minded Mom , through each of which she encourages women stop loving the world and instead follow Jesus with everything they’ve got. She and her...
Mar 09, 2018•17 min•Ep. 579
It is critical that we learn to discern the word of the Lord so we can measure everything up to it. This month at MomStrong International we’re focusing on false teachers, #sothat we can know what we need to be watching for. Join me! Join us this month as we dig in to 2 Peter 2!
Mar 07, 2018•22 min•Ep. 578
God designed sex as a really good thing, and the world has perverted it. It’s really important that we talk to our kids about God’s design for sex, so they learn from us rather than the world. Someone will teach them! Today I’m talking through several practical tips for how to talk to your kids about sex. I promise, you can survive it.
Mar 05, 2018•13 min•Ep. 577
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Mar 02, 2018•17 min•Ep. 576
How do I help my kids live in this worldly culture? Today I’m looking at what the Bible says about loving others, separating truth from lies, the gender discussion, what to do about cell phones and more. Scriptures Psalm 58:3 Genesis 8:21 2 Timothy 3:15 Deuteronomy 6:6-7,9 Isaiah 53:13 Psalm 119:9-11, 105 Colossians 3:21 Ephesians 6:4 Proverbs 22:6 More Like This From the Busy Mom Dare to Be A Daniel – Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lord – This is startlingly new territory for paren...
Feb 28, 2018•22 min•Ep. 575
My friend Ann Dunagan from MissionMindedFamilies.org is joining me today and next week to encourage you! We’re talking about some practical things we can do to point our arrows in the right direction. And here’s a hint: it’s not a formula! Scriptures Psalm 144:12 Ephesians 3:16 Ann Dunagan is a missions leader with Harvest Ministry, director of Daring Daughters, mobilizer with Mission-Minded Families , and global-mom with 7 kids (and a growing number of married-in-spouses and grandchildren). Sin...
Feb 26, 2018•26 min•Ep. 574
My friend Ann Dunagan is joining me today and next week to encourage you! We’re talking about how easy it is to desire accolades and credit from the world as we share Jesus with the world around us, but truly, it’s not about us. It’s all about Jesus. Let’s get on the battlefield! Ann Dunagan is a missions leader with Harvest Ministry, director of Daring Daughters, mobilizer with Mission-Minded Families , and global-mom with 7 kids (and a growing number of married-in-spouses and grandchildren). S...
Feb 23, 2018•27 min•Ep. 573
There is a cause and effect happening in the culture today between the removal of God from almost every aspect of our national discourse and the evil that is filling the vacuum where God once was. This will continue to play out until we turn our hearts back to Him. Scripture John 8:1-11
Feb 21, 2018•18 min•Ep. 572
Christians are getting less and less discerning and in turn, giving false teachers greater audiences to share their twisted versions of the Gospel. It matters, men and women, who we are listening to. Today we’re looking at three specific traits of false teachers, because learning how to recognize them is the first wise move we make to stand firm against them! Scriptures 1 Peter 1:6, 2:3 Micah 6:8 More Like this from The Busy Mom The Truth About False Teachers – God’s Word warns us against false ...
Feb 19, 2018•22 min•Ep. 571
When you are truly *for* something, everyone will know what you are against. Jesus stood for us, and made it clear that there is a force of evil in the world today. He stood against that evil IN love and FOR love. We can learn to walk and live in the tension between truth and love as we seek His wisdom and apply it in our lives today. More like this from The Busy Mom Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for The Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining ...
Feb 16, 2018•14 min•Ep. 570
It would appear that in Hawaii the future of homeschooling is in jeopardy, which will tempt many of us to wring our hands in fear as we wonder what precedent will be set for our own states. But our other topic for today speaks to this one, and that is that we serve a God who can do anything. So before we surrender in fear, let’s do what we can and trust the Lord to work – just like He did when He fed a crowd of 5000 with a few loaves and fish all those years ago. He is still our all powerful God...
Feb 14, 2018•26 min•Ep. 569
Shepherding teens is an opportunity to see the blessing of the Lord’s fruit in their lives. Your teens will let you down – and you’ll let them down, too! But it is worth it is actively stay in the fight as you prepare to launch them into the world. Ultimately, they belong to the Lord, and at the end of our parenting journey, we want to be able to say that we have shepherded them well. Scriptures Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 Dr. James Dobson on Amazon -Founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on t...
Feb 12, 2018•22 min•Ep. 568
The feminists in our world today are fighting for freedom to reject God as the ultimate authority in our life. I am 100% pro-woman and believe 100% that men and women are equal, but we are different, and that is GOOD. God has a beautiful design for the women He created, and we rob ourselves of the joy He offers if we reject that design for our lives. I’m encouraging you to walk in the way the Lord has laid out for His people, one that fully recognizes the beauty in His creation, uniquely and ind...
Feb 09, 2018•16 min•Ep. 567
Jesus is the Son of God, but why do we struggle with belief? It’s so important for us to remember that we are to find our answers in the Word of God – we go no other place. We must begin to know God’s Word for ourselves, so that we can defend the truth contained in it and recognize the false teaching that is rampant in our culture today. We’re going back to the basics, and calling out a false teaching being taught by the Episcopalian church as we speak. We want to pass the truth of God’s Word on...
Feb 07, 2018•20 min•Ep. 566
Scriptures Psalm 90:12 Ephesians 5:15-18 Psalm 139:4 More Like This from The Busy Mom Busy Seasons and Weary Souls – God doesn’t clearly tell us in his Word what is too much or too little when it comes to busyness. That’s something we each have to walk out with him. What He does tell us though, is that He wants us to be about HIS business…His agenda. In other words, to be led by the Holy Spirit. Being too busy is only okay if it’s what He wants us to do. Balance for Busy Moms – So what does this...
Feb 05, 2018•18 min•Ep. 565
A California family is in the news for abusing their 13 children, and the fact that they were registered homeschoolers seems to be the focus of the conversation among those who believe that homeschooling is a privilege that should be more closely monitored or taken away. But is homeschooling the heart of the issue? California Children News Article Are you frustrated with homeschooling? It’s hard to balance all we have to do as moms, and then you throw in homeschooling? Come on! But listen, you c...
Feb 02, 2018•17 min•Ep. 564
This world affords us opportunities to gain affection and pleasure from many sources, but none of them is as valuable as the only truly filling source: the Son of God. Today we’re touching on one subject in our MomStrong International Bible Study, and how we may be a little more like her than we might like to think. Join me! Scripture: John 14
Jan 31, 2018•16 min•Ep. 563
I’m answering a reader’s question about how to live with an unbelieving spouse in what has become a silent, lonely relationship, which is a scenario that plays out more often than we might think. I know this mama is not alone, and I know the Bible speaks to her situation. Let’s go see what the Bible says! Titus 2:11-14 Romans 12:18 World Magazine Article (Subscription Only) Loving Your Unsaved Husband {Even More} Recommended Resources How do I live as a Christian When My Spouse is Unsaved? What ...
Jan 29, 2018•22 min•Ep. 562
My friend Dr. Edie Wadsworth is back today and we’re talking about her journey from practicing modern medicine to a natural way of living, including using food and essential oils as “medicine” in her every day life SO THAT we can learn to live a joyful life and walk in the best life the Lord has for us to walk! In Becoming MomStrong, I talk about our Spiritual health, but I also talk about not neglecting our physical health either. Dr. Edie sponsors a closed group on Facebook for her team, so be...
Jan 26, 2018•29 min•Ep. 562
A true transformation will manifest by us rejoicing in the goodness of the Lord in every area of our lives. Because we know that the God of the Universe keeps His promises, we can be at peace, because we are going to see the Lord at the end of our lives! We’re learning what a true transformation meant in the life of Nicodemus, a Pharisee ruler, who was told by Jesus that he needed to be born again. Nicodemus had quite a pedigree, but he didn’t have what really mattered – a belief in Jesus Christ...
Jan 24, 2018•22 min•Ep. 561
God has invited us to come into His presence, and when we do that, we’re submitting that we can’t do this life without Him. The power of the spoken word can encourage others, it is an opportunity to proclaim promises and can increase our faith. We can speak His promises right back to Him! It’s a powerful way to communicate with the Lord, but not everyone likes praying out loud. Listen in while I talk about that today. Romans 10:7 Daniel 6:10 Psalm 42:1-2 Isaiah 25:1 More from The Busy Mom: Teach...
Jan 22, 2018•22 min•Ep. 560
I have a friend joining me today, and we’re talking about God making beauty out of ashes in our lives. Edie and I have similar stories, and thankfully, we both have similar redemption to share as well! We’re also talking about never giving up, so if you’re someone who has tried and tried and just can’t stick to something, I know you’ll be encouraged! All the Pretty Things – “I don’t know how old I was the night the trailer burned down, or if the rumor was true that Daddy was the one who set it o...
Jan 19, 2018•34 min•Ep. 558
In John 2, Jesus saved the best wine – for last. The gospel of John gives a brief description of the first miracle performed by Jesus – changing water into wine at a wedding in Cana (John1:1-10). Keep in mind, this was not a Christian wedding: for one thing—no one believed in Him yet, including His own brothers (John 7:1-50). This was the first of many miracles performed by Jesus when He walked on earth, a sort of precursor to what He was capable of doing, an “opening act,” if you will. But wait...
Jan 17, 2018•22 min•Ep. 557
Today we’re talking about education and your children torturing you. Don’t miss it! More Like this from The Busy Mom Homeschooling Held Hostage – We’ve gone from a few brave moms who, without access to mainstream “curriculum”, managed to give their children an excellent education—but we’ve forgotten what made it excellent. It was excellent because these moms had a vision for homeschooling—they weren’t trying to re-create school at home. They were simply being obedient to the One who had called t...
Jan 15, 2018•22 min•Ep. 556
We’ve been given an opportunity to be ambassadors for Christ and to represent Him to a world that’s watching. Hope and change are never found apart from Jesus, and no one can make America great again apart from Christ. We are seeking the redemptive power of the cross, whether or not we know it. 1 Peter 5:8-9 End of Year Giving? Invest in the gospel and support Firmly Planted
Jan 12, 2018•22 min•Ep. 555
Join us in John as we begin our new Bible Study at MomStrong International! Scripture John 2:1-5 Find the Scripture Writing and Bible Study at MomStrongInternational.com !
Jan 10, 2018•18 min•Ep. 554
