“Is Your Pain Unbearable?” It may seem you cannot bear the pain another moment, but the Lord promises otherwise, and so much more! This month Carin shares a personal struggle with physical pain, what she learns from it, and what promises the Lord provides. In this episode we discuss promises we can rely upon, so we can have hope and not give up. 1 Corinthians 10:13 shares the limits of our suffering, even that there is a means of escape. 2 Corinthians 4:17 encourages us not to give up - this sea...
Aug 09, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Carin’s Book Corner: “Healing From The Pain” Sharing from “A New Song Rises Up!” in the chapter, “How Can You Heal From The Pain?” We visit the author’s writing of past back surgery and healing. But also, the author shares her current journey with pain and healing. Like David as he faced Goliath, she looks at past times the Lord has brought her through; therefore, she has faith that this too will pass. This current struggle is only temporary and not more than she can bear. While in this journey ...
Aug 06, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Sword of the Spirit: “Is The Lord Your Shepherd?” Psalm 23 brings you security and comfort when you decide to lean on and depend upon the Lord. What is your stance with the Lord while experiencing a season of pain and suffering? Can you rely upon Him to carry you through, like He has likely already done before? As a treat, we read “Psalm Twenty-Three,” a poem written by Elvis “Raz” Stephens in his book, “Bible Poems: Selections Represent all 66 books.” Available on Video: https://youtu.be/rrSKrc...
Aug 04, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 40
“Can You Have Patient Faith?” While you are feeling desperate in your season of painful moments, not knowing when it may end, how can you still be patient and maintain your faith? This month Carin shares a personal struggle with physical pain, what she learns from it, and what promises the Lord provides. In this episode we concentrate on when the Lord hears our plea for help, and what is being done while we wait (see Daniel 10). What are your thoughts on this topic? I look forward to your feedba...
Aug 02, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Sword of the Spirit: “Will Justice Prevail?” In Psalm 11, David asks, “What can the righteous do?” As we examine this topic further, we see that our Heavenly Father is the God of Justice, the Spiritual Law of sowing and reaping is true, and where the enemy intends harm, God has a good plan. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/Pxp_ZoNvvCY Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube #swordofthespirit, #Turn2GodwCarin, #godisjustice,...
Jul 28, 2021•8 min
“Can You Walk Away From Toxicity?” Sometimes we may not recognize that we’re in the midst of a toxic environment, or that we have a choice to get out of it. Here we present discussion and scriptures to support gravitating toward those who are kind, loving, supportive, and positive rather than to remain in the company with those who are mean-spirited and easily offended or angry. What are your thoughts on this topic? I look forward to your feedback! Video: https://youtu.be/x-xpVbHVIZs Audio: http...
Jul 26, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Sword of the Spirit: “How Much Does He Love Me?” In Psalms 8:3-4 and 9:9-12 we have a picture of the Lord’s unfailing love. The Creator of the Universe sacrificed His only Son, Jesus, for our salvation! When we sincerely turn to our Heavenly Father, He forgives us, rescues us from our enemies, and redeems! Available on Video: https://youtu.be/1looA-Nrg9E Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube #swordofthespirit #Turn2GodwCarin...
Jul 21, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 38
“What Happens With Your Wounds?” Do you have a choice in it? We looked at the disabled man who laid by the Bethesda Pool. He had remained in his pitiful story for 38 years. But when he decided to take that first step of faith in the Lord, his pitiful story changed into a testimony of God’s healing. As we choose faith, our wounds are healed; as we share our testimony, we help others heal. It’s an awesome cycle of blessings. What are your thoughts on this topic? I look forward to your feedback! Vi...
Jul 19, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Carin’s Book Corner: “Can You Press On?” Sharing from the chapter, “Can You Run the Race?” in “A New Song Rises Up!” What might it look like when warriors gather, wearing their full armor of God? Here we capture a glimpse of what the author would imagine it to be like: believers full of faith, living the Word of God, full of godly praise, and sharing encouragement to one another. You can purchase your books at https://CarinJayneCasey.com Your feedback is always welcome! Video: https://youtu.be/u...
Jul 16, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Sword of the Spirit: “How Long Must I Wait?” We see David in Psalm 6 and 7, crying out to the Lord because of his enemies. In this we learn to have patient faith for His justice, and to praise Him with gratitude. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/eLsyvLuqpJs Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube #swordofthespirit, #Turn2GodwCarin, #faithinhim, #godisjustice, #praisehim, #standwithyourarmoron, #anewsongrisesup, #carinjaynec...
Jul 14, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Have you been offended, maybe repeatedly, and wondered how to respond? In Proverbs 25, we see kindness will heap coals on their head. What does that look like? After looking at several translations, it appears clear that while we practice The Golden Rule, we are offering our enemy opportunity to see themselves with shame, remorse, conviction. Positive change awaits them! What are your thoughts on this topic? I look forward to your feedback! Video: https://youtu.be/ew0-C4BP7ew Audio: https://buzz...
Jul 12, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Sword of the Spirit: “Are You Sleep Deprived?” This is a look at David’s quandary while he ran from his enemies (including his son) and resolution he found in the Lord. Specific verses: Psalm 3:5-6 and Psalm 4:8. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/rnKnVNYt88M Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube #swordofthespirit #Turn2GodwCarin...
Jul 07, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Can You Find Help While Grieving? Have you ever been so distressed with grieving over a loss that you needed help? Where did your help come from? Recently I shared a lesson I learned during the lowest point in my grief. It seemed to be helpful to others, so I want you to benefit from it, too! In my weakest moments, I remembered hearing that awesome things can happen when we praise the Lord. As I did this, my gratitude grew. I sincerely did find inner peace and joy while in the midst of my grief,...
Jul 05, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Carin’s Book Corner: “How Do Warriors Work?” Sharing a story from “STAND With Your Armor On” What might it look like when warriors gather, wearing their full armor of God? Here we capture a glimpse of what the author would imagine it to be like: believers full of faith, living the Word of God, full of godly praise, and sharing encouragement to one another. You can purchase your books at https://CarinJayneCasey.com Your feedback is always welcome! Video: https://youtu.be/cc15qFkxHz4 Audio: https:...
Jul 02, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Sword of the Spirit. Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 99 through Psalm 103. Please join me! Psalm 99 Is full of praising and exalting the Lord of love and justice, to the one who answers our prayers. Psalm 100 Again, is rejoicing in God our Creator, for He is good; His love is forever. Psalm 101 Is full of singing praises to the Lord and encouraging our faithfulness. Psalm 102 A Prayer of an afflicted person who is weak, lamenting to God of this condition. Psalm 103 Goes back to...
Jun 30, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 35
“How Much Will God Forgive?” You may believe you’ve fallen too far to be forgiven, but let’s look at the life of the Apostle Paul… Please join me! Saul persecuted Christians and had the authority to approve the stoning of the Apostle Stephen. What happened to change him? The Lord came to him while he traveled the Damascus Road, giving him opportunity to repent, and he did. From that moment on he became the Apostle Paul, serving the Lord zealously. If he had not walked away from his sinful life a...
Jun 28, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Sword of the Spirit. Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 94 through Psalm 98. Please join me! Psalm 94 Seeks for God to avenge and destroy the wicked because of His unfailing love to those who love Him. Psalm 95 Encourages we sing for Joy to the Lord with thanksgiving. Psalm 96 Again, this is about singing to the Lord and praising Him; and the heavens rejoice. Psalm 97 Is further praise, ‘His lightning lights up the world’ and we all see His glory. Psalm 98 We continue singing to t...
Jun 23, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 34
“Is There Hope After Failure?” Do you feel lost after making mistakes? Peter is an example of one who made many mistakes, yet he overcame. What is it Peter did to turn it around? Please join me! As we begin our study, we first find how impetuous Peter was; he was the one who would jump first and think later. Can anyone relate? Peter was the only one who jumped out of the boat to walk on water; he had faith, but it waned. He cut off a soldier’s ear, which Jesus then healed. He denied knowing Jesu...
Jun 21, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Carin’s Book Corner: Spiritual Warfare Readings from the new release, “STAND With Your Armor On” Please join me! Within this episode we touch on the concepts of wearing the full armor of God, sowing and reaping, and our choices- some may be with consequence. We also gain a snippet of intrigue from one of the five fictional stories… You can purchase your books at https://CarinJayneCasey.com Your feedback is always welcome! Video: https://youtu.be/_hlIWG6EEwk Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 ...
Jun 18, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Sword of the Spirit. Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 90 through Psalm 93. Please join me! Psalm 90 Is in request for the Lord’s compassion, favor, and His unfailing love forever. Psalm 91 Declares God as a shelter and refuge; we can hide under His wings. Psalm 92 Is full of praise with joy, knowing the righteous who love Him will flourish. Psalm 93 Is about the majesty of the Lord. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/TGamYbV8Wt8 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin ...
Jun 16, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 33
“Can You Bring It All To The Lord?” When we examine King David’s life, we can gain insights why he was ‘a man after God’s own heart.’ What are some key things we can emulate for our own lives? Please join me! In this episode, we not only take a glimpse of David’s life from shepherd boy to King, but also we look at Psalms he had written. David’s relationship with the Lord was close and intimate; he shared every facet of his life with the Lord, always maintaining a reverential fear and awe of God....
Jun 14, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Sword of the Spirit. Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 88 through Psalm 89. Please join me! Psalm 88 Is a cry out to the God who saves, for His rescue from the Pit. In contrast, Psalm 89 is singing to the Lord for His great love toward us forever. indicating in this, ‘blessed are those who walk in the light of His presence.’ Available on Video: https://youtu.be/hOxWx24LsVA Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572...
Jun 09, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 32
“Can You Remain Future Focused?” Whether you can keep pressing on may depend on the distractions around you. Let’s look at Joseph’s life to find what patient faith looks like. Please join me! As in Genesis 37 through 50, we see that Joseph faced many hardships, betrayals, and injustice along his journey. But through it all, he maintained patient faith in the Lord, knowing God had a good plan for him. In all that happened, he walked in favor wherever he resided. We too can press on through life c...
Jun 07, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Carin’s Book Corner: Premier “STAND With Your Armor On” Introducing author’s new release, and the relationship to her previous book released. Please join me! Within the pages of “ A New Song Rises Up! ” I share some testimony of my life filled with challenges and heartbreak, what I learned, and how the Lord rescued, delivered, and redeemed me through Jesus Christ. I share the Word of God relating to spiritual warfare, the spiritual law of sowing and reaping, and the hope for healing. In the Stud...
Jun 04, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Sword of the Spirit. Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 83 through Psalm 87. Please join me! In Psalm 83 , A prayer for God to go after the ungodly nations and defeat them. Psalm 84 , Expressing a yearning for a relationship, to be in His presence, and for strength and favor. Psalm 85 , A call for restoration and revival in light of His unfailing love with the promise of peace. Psalm 86 , Prayer for God’s mercy toward His servants, for those who trust in the Lord. Psalm 87 , About...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Have you ever felt in direct competition with someone? Was it hard not to compare? Please join me! Within the biblical story of Jacob’s family (found in Genesis) is also a cautionary tale relating to a legacy of lies, deceit, and jealousy. Two sisters are married to the same man! Rachel is beautiful and loved, while Leah is plain but fertile. How can they deal with the constant conflict? We see here how dreadful jealousy with comparisons can be. As you view their results, can you overcome jealou...
May 31, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 79 through Psalm 82. Please join me! The writer asks God how long he must suffer His wrath; asking for mercy and they ask for forgiveness. They cry out for restoration and revival; for His face to shine on us. God answered for them to listen, obey, and to be satisfied. In Psalm 82, the psalmist asks God to rise up and judge the nations. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/aS2gNTy_Ftk Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on...
May 26, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 30
What can we learn from Judge Deborah and Jael? Can you be brave and courageous when necessary? Please join me! This is an amazing and suspenseful story in Judges of the Old Testament. In addition to learning about Deborah and Jael’s bravery, we look at Barak, second-in-command as a cautionary tale. He refused to go to war unless Deborah went with him, even though he knew it was God’s command. Did he have consequence for his attitude? This story brings me to wonder how well I would respond. How b...
May 24, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Carin’s Book Corner on Friday: An Author’s Read by Carin Jayne Casey Today, An Exert from “A New Song Rises Up!” Please join me! We read a portion from Chapter 10, “Were You Oppressed?” Within these pages I give a brief testimony about the time I was forced by my abuser to allow something to happen to me. In this unwilling incident, I felt it was wrong and shameful, with lasting effects. But God transformed my outlook from pain and sorrow to joy and gladness. I share this so that you, too, can s...
May 21, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today I read with you from the Word of God, Psalm 78. Please join me! Telling of God’s mighty power and wonders with the Israelites so we should trust in the Lord. Even if we have sinned and brought consequence upon ourselves, we can repent; because God is merciful and God forgives. Available on Video: https://youtu.be/zl7cSCsyKEI Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Your feedback is welcome at https://carinjaynecasey.com #T...
May 19, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 29
