Hope ya'll enjoy part 2 of my conversation with Carrie Coley Beasley! Hope you found it as fun and uplifting as I did! This episode's something sweet is an Amy Grant song that often comforts me, Better Than a Hallelujah. Enjoy the video!
Carrie Coley Beasley is a dear friend to me, a professional trauma counselor and a mom to a specially abled son. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Carrie on finding hope and encouragement as a parent of a specially abled child. Something Sweet: Jon Acuff's Book Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
This first episode of Season 2 is devoted to a little catching up on what I've been doing and the changes happening in my life. I also share with you the Psalm that is currently on repeat in my mind and heart. Hope you enjoy the new theme music by Jonah Cabrera!! Here's another one of his lovely compositions: A January Night
In this episode, I share a story of a recent "no win" situation that I stressed over, to the point of frustration with God for not giving me direction. A few moments before the situation came to the decision point, the decision was taken out of my hands! I never needed that direction! Sometimes I take on too much responsibility, too much worry. I try too hard to make everything nice. It's ok if everything isn't always nice. Things will work out in the end, and even if the result isn't what I wan...
Kim's Something Sweet, the special song " Say I Won't " Kim Smith's podcast can be found here
All of us can use a reminder about how to help when someone we love is grieving. My friend, Kim Smith, joins me to discuss ways to help in times of loss. Kim's podcast can be found here. This week's Something Sweet, Keith and Kristyn Getty's Family Hymn Sing is a joy!
What a rough week being sick! But I learned a few things! Here's a link to the article about my coffee pot. Isaiah 40:26-31 Here's a link to a free printable word search puzzle , this week's something sweet!...
This is a conversation between me and Christy Sallee, my heart friend for life! We have spent most of our friendship separated from each other and sat down to chat about how we've kept it alive and well, even thought we aren't often together. Enjoy!
1 Kings 19. Elijah’s Breaking Point! After an epic battle, major political unrest, betrayal and a threat to his life, Elijah broke. What did he do? Spent some time alone Was HONEST with God and himself about how he felt Rested Ate Traveled FORTY DAYS AND NIGHTS. I had somehow missed this part. Everything had come to a climax. There was an emergency! An urgency! Shouldn’t he DO SOMETHING? But he went away, ALONE, told God all about it, rested, ate, and then he walked forty days and nights. He bas...
In reflection over 2020, even in that horrible year, I still found that the good outweighed the bad! I couldn't believe it! Psalm 27 is the scripture highlighted in this episode: Something Sweet: More Power To You , by Margaret Feinberg. I'm LOVING this book so far. Consider checking it out, maybe with a friend or two. It's something you can slowly digest, even one chapter a week through the year 2021, as I'm planning to do....
If you're in a dark place, just like the stars only shine at night, there are things we can see and learn about God only in the dark. In this episode, I share a story about my kids and me seeing the stars as never before. This Christmas, let's look for the STARS! Something Sweet: In the Valley , by Sovereign Grace Music.
The Scripture verses shared in this episode are: Matthew 1:1-23 , and Isaiah 9:6-7 . Check out these versions of The Messiah! Youtube Amazon Prime Video Love ya'll so much! Please share the podcast, leave a review on Apple or any other format, send me a message!!...
This episode is a conversation with my mom, a lady of amazing faith and strength. Within the first 3 minutes, she gives you an incredible way to remember God's love for you in the middle of the pandemic! Listen and enjoy. Know that we wish you were sitting in the living room enjoying coffee and conversation with us! Link to the song we mentioned " Three Times I Asked Him ." This is a YouTube video of the song performed beautifully. I was not able to find anything on the couple we originally hear...
This episode features my very first guest, my MOM, Shirley Jeffries! !! Please enjoy this conversation with my hero in the faith! Something Sweet: Look at the World , by John Rutter. Take some time to check out the gorgeous song and lovely scenery. Treat yourself to a relaxing moment of sweetness! Please share this podcast and leave me a message with any questions or suggestions. See you next time!...
This episode is inspired by Philippians 4:4-7 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." NIV This week's Something Sweet, Jan Karon's book Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good....
Just a few thoughts on solitude from a time of my own solitude. Something sweet is Evensong by Kristyn and Keith Getty. https://open.spotify.com/track/5YhpKakNhlU2dVBSqVJ8uS?si=aifYU4b-T3KW5OPWkjQefQ
In times of crisis and stress, we many times underestimate the importance of rest. Rest is not prioritized in our society. It’s even without priority in the church. Sunday, the day of “rest” is often so packed full of activities for church it is anything but restful. Years ago, when playing piano for two or three services a Sunday, plus teaching some kind of Bible study, I used to say MONDAY was my favorite day of the week! It was EASIER than Sunday!!! It’s not realistic to think that we can cra...
The Impossible When you are in the midst of a crisis, you often end up doing things you thought were impossible. This show includes a personal story of a wild day I butchered a cow, took my sister to chemo, helped plan a funeral, and had a sick kid, all at the same time! Click here to see the promised pictures! When you come through a crisis, you should take time to look back at what you have accomplished. Take a moment and think about what you’ve made it through. Think about your strength, your...
When something happens that causes you pain, it’s easy to panic or go into a tailspin. But pain does not equal powerlessness! Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Sometimes we feel like we are drowning in pain. But, You do not have to be overcome! So how do we overcome evil with good? What we do Sometimes in pain it’s hard to take action. The action you take may have nothing to do with the situation causing you pain. For me it’s just a matter of overcoming the ...
Forgiveness: The gift you give yourself. Forgiveness is one of the major keys to turning your pain into purpose. For some of us who’ve been hurt and betrayed beyond imagination, the very idea of forgiving the one who hurt you can seem like an insult. Forgiveness is NOT the same as saying the offense didn’t matter . Forgiveness does not justify the hurt or make it ok. Dictionary definition of Forgive: stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. Cancel a debt. ...
So why The Lemonade Stand? One day I was telling a dear friend about the latest development in the crazy stress that is my life and she remarked “You sure have had to make a lot of lemonade.” I joked back, “I’m about to open a lemonade STAND!” We giggled and went on. But the thought wouldn’t leave me alone. If when life hands us lemons, we are supposed to make lemonade, then a lemonade stand should be the place where life’s lemons actually turn into something that benefits us and other people. A...
