Choose 2 Think: Renew Your Mind. Live with Purpose.

This episode is dedicated directly to the believer who has received God’s saving grace BUT who still struggles with the baggage and weight of shame.  Perhaps you’d call yourself a prodigal where you went off track, God helped you back, but the disgrace and dishonor of your actions still haunt you. Maybe even now you are trapped in the mire of addiction and the boat load of shame that creates a toxic cycle of goof ups.

Hearing that word “shame” may conjure up an avalanche of memories, lies you’ve believed or still believe. Maybe you hear the enemy knocking at the door of your mind and heart accusing you for your missteps. Or maybe you’re your own worst enemy, saying things to your soul that do not come from God.  Maybe the world, especially other Christians, remind you of your failures. Ouch.

This is the voice of shame. And we’re gonna face off with shame all right! Are you ready?

In this episode, I’ll tell you a story about my friend Sally. A while back she and I met to catch up at an outdoor café in Lexington. As we were sipping on iced tea she shared with me this huge skeleton in her closet that put a lump in my throat the size of Jumbo the elephant. Man, I watched the tears just roll down her face. Her eyes were racked with such pain and turmoil. And in her voice I heard the hatred that she was feeling for herself. It broke my heart.

I'll also share my 4-step process to kick shame out of your closet forever!

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Join me in this episode as we learn what it means to commit our way to the Lord, trust Him, and delight in Him.  I found inspiration for this teaching on a recent walk in the park with my 2-year-old granddaughter.  I hope you are encouraged as well!

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UPDATE:  This interview was conducted weeks ago.  I contacted Ken Glass for any comment on COVID-19 and he said that RR Drug "is here to take care of people when they need us!"  RR Drug also delivers meds right to your doorstep.  

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When you walk into RR Drug, it’s like walking into your grandma’s house. There are racks of candy, a fridge full of cold drinks, and ice cream! The atmosphere drips with nostalgia and warm vibes from the black and white checkered floor and red topped stools at the counter to the ancient and might I say giant apothecary records book on display in the back. Ken and his wife Amanda have created an ambiance that both welcomes and serves. It’s a delicious mix of past and present.  You may just walk out the door thinking you are the most important person in the world by the way you are treated. It is truly health CARE at its finest. 

The interview was conducted live in the store during business hours, so occasionally you may hear Ken greet a customer or two. You might just hear the phone ringing, someone being served at the soda fountain up front or the faint whistle of the train as it chugs down Main Street.  I loved everything about this interview. It’s been both the hardest and easiest to conduct! Easy, well, because it’s Ken. Hard because he shared so much awesomeness I had no idea what to cut. 

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Let’s talk corona-virus.

As Christians, how should we respond?

In 4 ways:

1) in obedience

2) by choosing to think

3) by serving others in gratitude

4) by prayer

Tune in for a bit of encouragement and inspiration.  Onward, Christian Soldier.  

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This is the concluding part 3 of our study on beauty. You’ll remember in part 1 we discovered just how intricately and intentionally we were formed in our mother’s womb as echoed in David’s beautiful song lyrics from Psalm 139. God is ever present and ever knowing and this offers us much comfort in our journey. In Part 2, we explored beauty in the physical sense and we learned that there are a few god-endorsed action items that we can do that can literally change our physical image and impression. Today we’re going deep to the very bones of who we are so to speak! We’ll discover what it means to outwardly display our inner beauty. This is an echo of last week, but a bit more focused. I offered 3 outer beauty tips and this week we’ll go for 3 inner beauty tips. And my lands! When you’ve got your outer beauty turned on and your inner beauty blaring, well, you will be sizzling! one hot mama or papa, I’d say! Stay connected: my website: https://startwithagratefulheart.weebly.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startwithagratefulheart/ instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/victoriadwalker/ If you like what you're hearing, please consider supporting this podcast.  Click the SUPPORT button here.  This would really encourage me to keep putting God's Word out there. :) 

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This episode is called Beauty and Her Beast because the quest for beauty and perfecting the outward appearance has generated quite the beast, if you will. Today we’re gonna face off with that beast. You might remember that our series on beauty started last week as we jumped into Psalm 139 and took a look at the time period in his life when David penned this lovely psalm.  We recognized God’s omniscience and omnipresence and were called to action to really examine our thoughts about God and about what He says about us. Let’s go a bit deeper and snapshot societal and trending views on beauty. Is it accurate to say that most folks have struggled or do struggle to some degree with their body image? And finally, is there anything we can do to become more physically attractive?  Tune in to get my 3 Beauty Tips to Become More Attractive! my website:  https://startwithagratefulheart.weebly.com/ Please subscribe to this show, rate and write a quick review.  Consider sponsoring this podcast to help others hear about the transformative power of God's Word. 

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Few folks really  believe just how beautiful they are.  I think it's safe to say that we all may find ourselves chasing beauty from time to time.  In Part 1 of this series on beauty, we will explore the historical backdrop to Psalm 139 and zoom out to see how the magnificent words of this song impact us today.    I'll leave you with a charge to examine your thoughts and beliefs about yourself, how you were created, as well as your beliefs about God. You can opt in to receive ministry updates, read the Start with a Grateful Heart blog among other tidbits and contact info at   https://startwithagratefulheart.weebly.com/ Join my facebook group A Grateful Heart at https://www.facebook.com/startwithagratefulheart/?modal=admin_todo_tour Please subscribe to this show, rate, and write a quick review for me!  I would truly appreciate it.  Also, if you would like to help me continue to encourage others with God's truths and practical application for 21st century Christian living, please consider supporting this podcast. Thank you!

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In today’s episode, we’ll shine a little light on the local entrepreneur Annette Grahl of the lovely, historical Scottwood Bed and Breakfast in Woodford County, Kentucky. I loved chatting with her. Grab a tall glass of sweet tea and meander alongside us as we chat about what it’s like to own a B&B, the importance of community, and how to foster gratitude despite life’s setbacks such as loss of job and difficult physical hindrances such as a stroke. Please support our local Kentucky artisans and small business owners.  They're an integral part of what makes Kentucky a great place to live and visit! Scottwood Bed & Breakfast website:  https://www.scottwoodbedandbreakfast.com/ Scottwood on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/innkeeperatscottwood/ Reach Victoria at [email protected] www.startwithagratefulheart.weebly.com

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This is the last episode in our series on rejection where we discover that the only thing we must do to overcome the toxicity that rejection leaves in its wake is to CHOOSE TO THINK. In Part 1, we were challenged to identify those times that we have been hurt, shunned, rejected and to double check to see if we were harboring a bitter root of rejection. In Part 2, we learned how the life of Christ, His example, can melt our hearts and give us a really good reason to desire to forgive those who have wronged us.  We looked at the issue of exactly where we go to find comfort and where we ought to go if we want lasting healing. Here in Part 3, we unpack a few toxic thoughts and learn how to replace them with Truth Leads instead.   Answer the question, friend:  Do you want to be healed?

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Let's dig a bit deeper into the topic of rejection and that root of bitterness that make be lodged in our hearts.   In Part 1, we were challenged to identify those times that we have been hurt, shunned, rejected and to double check to see if we were harboring a bitter root of rejection. Here in Part 2, we will learn how the life of Christ, His example, can melt our hearts and give us a really good reason to desire to forgive those who have wronged us.  We will also look at the issue of exactly where we go to find comfort and where we ought to go if we want lasting healing.

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