Courageous Radiance

I have so many plans, maybe you can relate.

When your schedule is full, work is busy, life and family demand a lot from you, what do you prioritize as “non-negotiable”?

Have you guarded your time with God? Are there any time blocks that are centered around your listening for the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

Our connection with Christ is a two-lane highway. We have a big part in managing the consistency and showing up. Do you show up? With no agenda.

Simple obedience was modeled in the life of Christ. Abraham sacrificed his plan and comforts when God told him to kill Isaac; I’m the name of obedience.

Application:
1) When can you time block and carve out time for God? Consistently.

2) Are you willing to listen and obey whatever He invites you to do?

Thank you for listening! 💜

This week we are reading in 1 Samuel 15 to understand and apply to our current everyday mishaps of faithfulness to our rational rather than trusting God’s plan and direction.

In the chaos of today. With the fear based, anxiety driving conversations and in discomfort, I pray that you will double and triple check with the leading of the Holy Spirit.

God honors obedience. No matter what time or money sacrifices have been made, if it is not in His leading, therefore His empowerment…you’re sailing to your own island, on a boat with one paddle.

The safest place, in every season, circumstance and difficult valley and high mountain top is His will. Obey when it’s the hardest. Trust when you feel like you can’t anymore.

He will strengthen you. He helps us in our weakness when our devotion is undeniably written over our hearts, even when we do not get it right all the time.

Thank you for listening!

Mark 9:14-29 is a powerful message through the storyline of a father who is overcome with desperation for the healing of his son. The lingering of an unanswered prayer has caused his hope to dim. The disciples were arguing with the scribes (verse 14-15) because they were giving the disciples push back due to the unsuccessful healing of a boy possessed with a demonic spirit. Jesus came along and the boy’s father pleaded for Him to intervene “IF” Jesus was even capable and willing. Jesus, in all of His glory and yet kindness shot down the doubt and confirmed His willingness.

In our inability God’s ability is elevated. The disciples were not able to heal the boy because they needed a Divine intervention for that kind of demon. The father had to endure countless moments of despair and disappointment which ultimately lead him to a crossroads with Divine healing.

Thanks for listening!

As an extension from the week prior, further discussion on our marriage testimony, but this is not without application for many life topics.

Don’t give up, Paul encourages in 2 Corinthians 4:16, but the why is vital to know the basis on not throwing in the towel.

Let’s talk about it on yet another week on the podcast! Thanks for joining.

My husband joins me to share our marriage redemption testimony.

When the reality of love as an action word rubs against emotions that don’t align, how do you deal with that?

Or, when a difficult spouse and overall challenging marriage has brought you to the point of no return, what’s the next step?

In 2 Corinthians 2 Paul reminds us that we should be aware of the plans and schemes of your enemy; satan has a target not only on you both individually but even more so on your marriage. Satan hates God’s plans for your marriage making Kingdom wins.

The aroma of our marriages 2 Corinthians 2:15 should be overpowering not only within the company of other believers, but even moreover for non-believers. In our marriages we get the opportunity to be a model that reps Gods love all of us.

There is a problem, this is not easy! Sin entangles us all and that shows up in our marriages in some way. How do you pull this off then?

Join us as we talk through scripture and see what God has to say about this.

Thanks for listening!

Jesus promises us a life in Him that opens the door for eternal security and fulfillment in Him in this current life. In Christ, we have satisfaction and completion, as He promised that He is our Bread of Life in a detailed passage in John 6:35-58.

Our life may be difficult or have seasons that are more pressing, or there may feel like needs, expectations and desires may not align with what is presenting. But, even still, He promises that a heart filled by Him can still manifest the fruits of the Spirit because our completion is in Him.

Idols not only cloud our vision, but they tie up the heart to temporary pleasures here on earth. Our anchor in Christ cannot be substituted by relationships, possessions, status, health, wealth, etc. God is our all! If God is our Source, we are more free to let go, if called or forced to, of something.

So, is there any area in your life that is tying up your heart affections? Does God possibly need to use whatever is in your grip, but that He cannot access because you rely on that more than Him?

This week we are talking about idols. We are calling out the areas that have bumped God from number 1 to the background.
Thanks for listening!

Imagine you are at your annual eye check-up, you’re given choices “1 or 2”. Option 1 is a consistent heartbeat or heart posture towards God. Option 2 is self-reliance & me-centered empowerment. Which do you choose?🤷🏾‍♀️ The prescription eyeglasses, the lens by which you will see the world through, is molded by your consistent choices.

Life comes into focus through the lens of surrender & humility. None of this is culture derived or going to win awards and a following. But, in exchange there is far more value because power is made available to empower you through any circumstance.

Thanks for listening! I pray that this encourages you along the way today.

Proverbs 4 and Mark 10 are up for discussion.

Rather than chasing the following and the platform, or the status that may or may not be meant for you, what about considering your posture?

There may not appear to be much to the concept, yet it is not an easy spiritual discipline to assess your heart and the outflow from it.

We are raising a teenager and the rebellion is real! Through this tough parenting season, I myself am learning to plant myself at the feet of Christ. I am quickly learning to not overlook the root issues within my own heart that may bleed out as self-reliance and pride.

Thanks for listening!

There are songs I have memorized, and haven’t payed attention that I had committed to memory until the song comes on the radio and I start to sing along. Reciting scripture or certain Biblical passages, likewise studying the Bible is vital to the success of circumstantial victories. Many times, reflection on applicable scripture reframes my situation to not be on the level field as God, encourages me, and it gives me peace in spite of what I am dealing with. Psalm 62 chants more than once that God is our Rock and therefore we are not be be shaken. That is good news in light of reality, and it is hope in spite of what is uncertain.