Beyond The Cover

What's the most important day of your life?  How would you answer this question?  We should say that TODAY is the most important day in my life because tomorrow is never promised and we have purpose today in this moment... it's a gift.  Believe it or not, my friend, Danielle, died and went to heaven... she was actually gone for five whole minutes.  In this episode Danielle talks about her experience in heaven and how this has completely changed her life.  She found herself in heaven... hence the title of her book "I Found Myself In Heaven".  What an incredible testimony she carries and shares within this recording and in her book.  Take a listen and be encouraged, charged, compelled and empowered to ACT LIKE YOU HAVE A SAVIOR! 

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Book available for purchase at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Found-Myself-Heaven-Finding-Identity/dp/1489738568/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655953738&sr=8-1

Book available for purchase at Barnes and Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-found-myself-in-heaven-danielle-royce/1140787670?ean=9781489738561

Book Signing Party - Saturday 6/25/22 @ Garden of Eden Tea Room, 10515 Spencer Hwy, La Porte @ 11am - 1pm

Have we missed the mark?  Have we over complicated the Gospel, the ministry, the church? On her quest to find a new church home in a new town, Priscilla began to record the "New Girl Chronicles" that in turn we share with you on this podcast.  It's not just about the revelation she received as she walked in and out of the front doors of several church buildings where it started to feel like she was an extra in the movie Groundhog Day.... it's more about the "For You I Will..." that she walks out now - the "Here I am, Send Me" mentality that compels her heart to shout from the roof tops what We The Church looks like and how each one of us are uniquely designed to be a part of the body and build the body. Fog machines are fun, but forgiveness is foundational!  Programs are good, but prayer is God!  Dedications are good, but discipleship is God! 

Where are you and where should you be?  Where is Jesus calling you?  To who is He calling you?

Misty Bacon Renner, published author of Hope Rising joins us with a glimpse of her newly published book. Yes this is a journey of a single Christian woman, all the ups and downs of dating while staying pure. A journey of faith, hope and healing! This shining star has so much wisdom and encouragement to offer all those around her. Giving God the glory all along the way! Contact Misty at [email protected] click the link below to purchase Hope Rising NOW: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hope+rising+misty+bacon&crid=30CN3CY3HSI7J&sprefix=hope+rising+misty+bacon%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_noss:

So how does God love? What is love?

Deep, wide, true, long suffering, strong, free, faithful, powerful, reckless, unselfish, never ending, overwhelming, simply complex, merciful, joyful, priceless, unfailing, mighty, made known, without regard for self.

Is this also a depiction of your love... the way you love?  Do you live love out loud?

Hopeful this episode challenges and excites you to live in a way that your love is a carbon copy of Jesus.

As we close out 2021, I am jumping into 2022 with a new perspective, a new direction... honestly it's just another day, another year - every day is an opportunity to start over because He's mercies are new every day but starting a new year does give the perfect jump start for new.  In this year I am not sitting back, riding the wave - I am making the waves!  Who's with me?!?!  

In this episode, I certainly hope that you can hear my heart, and get a glimpse of what the last year has looked like for me.  We are in this together, all of us, really!

While October was Domestic Violence Awareness month, we believe that every month should be Domestic Violence Awareness month. One out of every three women are victims of some sort of physical abuse by their partner and believe it or not one out of every four men are victims of physical abuse in their intimate relationships*... this is unbelievable to me.  What can you do if you are a victim, what can you do to help a victim?  We are all touched by DV in some form or fashion.  Sit with us as Debbie shares her experience and heart for victims of domestic violence and how you can be a part of the solution. 

www.tbotw.org / 3811 Allen Genoa Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504

713-472-0753 Main Line

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters 24 HR HOTLINE 713-473-2801

US Domestic Violence Crisis HOTLINE -  800.799.SAFE (7233).

*All Hands Magazine US Navy

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month... something I have never really spoke a lot about even having three family members lose babies in utero and/or as infants.  I suppose that is so, because it's hard... and hard things are... well... hard to talk about.  Allison Ortega Munoz gives us an inside look at loss, grief and redemption.  Honestly some of her story is graphic and hard to hear but these things have to be talked about.  People feel alone, isolated and we are standing on the side lines.  Did you know?? 1 in 4 (let me say that again)... 1 in 4 women will lose their baby during pregnancy, delivery or infancy.  This is a staggering reality that we can't overlook or discount.  Let their legacy live through you.  Take your time to listen, you might have to break this one up in a couple of sittings, share with a friend that needs to hear.

When you allow the Spirit to lead, there is no doubt there will be revelation and break through.  Is your God big enough to get the message to you?... the answer is YES!  Do you believe that? Everybody wants to be a PRO but very few want to go through the PROcess.  I am willing to go through the process, are you willing??  Let's do this together in partnership with Holy Spirit.  If we are so focused on what we are not we can't focus on what we ARE.  It's time that we move FROM prayer, rather than just being moved to pray.  Rise Up friends!!

There is no doubt that people will fail you... even you will fail people.  In those failures hurt is created, intentional or not.  Some of the deepest cuts come from other believers in our church.  People that we do life with, people that we serve with, people that we worship with... so why is it often so easy for us to give up on those people that hurt us, or leave the church, or even turn away from God?  Let's talk about the things that no one wants to talk about... like church hurt.  It's a real thing that needs to be brought out of the darkness.  

When we are in sync with the Lord, we synchronize with our reach - which is exactly what the enemy does not want.  If he can keep us hurt, offended, broken and angry then the Church is of no good to the Kingdom of God.  This runaway train stops with you and me! 

Join Lauren Sontag and me as we unpack some of Lauren's story and her journey through church hurt.