Have you ever asked this question?

Are you angry at God for not doing something about your situation? 

When we are going through difficult situations, we want answers... to understand, to give meaning and purpose, and to somehow find comfort in them. 

Where do you go when you are in the midst of a challenging circumstance?

What or Who do you turn to?

I believe the real question behind the "why" of a storm is: “Lord, do you love me?” “If you love me, why don’t you do something about it?” 

We are called to live by faith and trust God, by believing His Word and knowing His nature and character, so we can become who He created us to be.

Romans 8:28-31  all things work together for our good…and the purpose is to be conformed to the image of Christ. To be imitators of Jesus.

Our faith will be tested so we know what has been deposited in us, to grow and mature. Circumstances will always appear bigger than you can handle. God is the answer and with Him, miracles happen.

In this episode, we will look at Jesus and the disciples in the boat in the storm, and what we can learn from this situation.

 Mark 4: 35-41

We must learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth. How to connect the dots of Scripture.

1. God’s Word is true. Jesus is the Word and He is Faithful and True! He is in your boat! 

• Isaiah 55:11-12

1. The enemy is opposing you and he is the accuser of God’s character, God’s love for you and who you are in Christ.  (John 10:10)

Practical example: I share what I learned in the biggest financial storm I went through while I was in the middle of God’s will for us.

John 6:68-69  

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Do you want to live by faith, where you trust God for provision, protection and to work it all out for your good. 

I want to guide you in being led by God’s Spirit and Truth, so that no matter your situation, you don’t have to feel helpless, hopeless or fearful. 

In this episode, I share some key Scriptures and ways to experience calmness, wisdom and peace in the midst of your circumstance.

Key Scriptures and 5 Ways

The answers are found in having a close, personal relationship with Jesus. All of God's promises are Yes! In Christ and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)

We must understand our New Covenant in Christ, and how to rightly divide the Word of Truth when reading the Bible. God is the answer to the way through our life's storms.

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 23, 56:3

John 14:27

Philippians 4:6-8

Isaiah 26:3

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Acts 16:25-34

Five Ways To Experience Peace In The Storm

1. Word

Listen to more about experiencing God’s Peace in Episode #30. “How To Let God’s Peace Rule In Your Heart”

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Have you ever blamed God for a crisis in your life? Most people have. 

We all face various storms and trials in life, whether it’s a relationship, job or financial situation, or health crisis. However, God doesn’t send a storm; He’s the answer to the storm! 

We just experienced a huge, devastation hurricane called Ian here in Florida. We had to suddenly evacuate our home as we were in the direct path of a category 3 hurricane. Only through Jesus could we have calmness, wisdom and peace to leave our home, not knowing what we would return to. 

In this episode, I share very important foundational truths about God’s nature so we can fully trust Him to be prepared for the various storms we will face: 

1. God is not the source of the storm. 

God’s character and nature have been misrepresented since Genesis 3 in the Garden of Eden.

It began with the serpent and is even being taught today in various religions and even the Christian pulpit. 

God does not send a storm to teach you something! 

He’s not trying to manipulate you into loving Him! That is not love!

He’s the answer to the storm! 

We live in a fallen world and people have free will and make choices that affect us. Sin altered God’s original creation. Life in general and people will tests us, our flesh and unrenewed mind will test us, but God has only provided for us through Jesus’ obedience in His death, burial and resurrection on our behalf. 

God gives us a way through to experience victory!

God will not put sickness on you to teach you something, God will not send a storm to humble you to depend upon him, and God will not only bless you if you are completely and immediately obedient to Him…!

1. Jesus is the exact expression of the Father. We look to Jesus to see the true nature of God. It’s the goodness and loving kindness that leads one to repentance —to turn towards God—not punishment, sickness, calamity. We live in a New Covenant of grace.

Key Scriptures mentioned:

James 1:13 

Hebrews 10:22-23

James 1:17 

John 10:10AMP 

John 16:33

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Did you know that your emotions can unveil the deep desires of your heart?

Do you want to learn how to identify your emotional needs, heart desires, and heal from trauma?

I am beginning a new series on how we can thrive mentally, emotionally and spiritually, with a biblical viewpoint. 

It's vital we learn how to be self-aware and have heart filling desires be met by God in order to live in His rest and peace.

Today, my good friend, Lisa Pinney is my guest. She is the owner and founder of Wholeness is Practice.

She is an expert in working with hurting people and those with unresolved trauma. Her desire is to make emotional healing, health, and wholeness a regular part of a believer's life everywhere. Lisa’s therapy is based upon scriptural principles and cognitive behavior therapy.

We discuss:

•God has put desires within us to accomplish His will

•How to become self-aware of our emotional needs and heart desires

•the importance of connecting deeply to God to get our emotional needs met

•how to avoid self-protection, condemning or devaluing yourself

•to be free to be the real you

•connecting to God to break patterns of unhealthy coping strategies

•how to live out of your heart and into your call

We would love to connect and help.

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Connect with Lori: https://loriksnyder.com

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Forgiveness is the third key to a lasting marriage.  This episode is a continuation of episode 53  as it ended abruptly.

My husband, Fred and I continue to share a third key to a successful, lasting marriage: the importance of forgiveness.

Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves, it’s a choice and a process.  

In the previous episode 53,we discuss

•what’s it look like to be the spiritual head of the household

•what is authentic spiritual leadership, where Jesus is the focus and model.  (Matthew 20:20)

•God is a God of order and why that’s important in marriage.

•How does Jesus relate to His Bride and how does that apply to marriage.

•How to walk in humility, and overcome pride, fear and control.

•What Ephesians 5:22-25 really looks like 

•Wow did Jesus related to women

•The power of forgiveness

Need help with forgiving someone. Listen to Ep. 41 Freedom and Healing Journey: How To Forgive Someone 

There is hope and healing for you today! Nothing is impossible with God!

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We know what it’s like to struggle in marriage and want to quit. 

After many very challenging years, we did. Seventeen years ago we separated and filed for divorce. 

Then God did a miracle in our hearts, and we chose to work through our pain, forgive and evaluate our beliefs.

He showed us how to heal, reconcile, and rebuild with the right biblical foundation and tools. God redeemed our dead marriage. 

Today, we are celebrating 30 years of marriage!

In this episode, my husband, Fred Snyder shares his perspective on what it takes to have a successful, fulfilling and God-led marriage. 

While they are many keys to unlock a fruitful marriage, we only focus on three today.

We discuss

•what’s it look like to be the spiritual head of the household

•what is authentic spiritual leadership, where Jesus is the focus and model.  (Matthew 20:20)

•God is a God of order and why that’s important in marriage.

•How does Jesus relate to His Bride and how does that apply to marriage.

•How to walk in humility, and overcome pride, fear and control.

•What Ephesians 5:22-25 really looks like 

•Wow did Jesus related to women

•The importance and power of forgiveness

There is hope and healing for you today! Nothing is impossible with God!

Have questions about anything we discuss today? 

We would love to connect and help.

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Hope For The Holidays: How We Overcame Marital Separation

Freedom and Healing Journey: How To Forgive Someone

Is Jeremiah 29:11 one of your favorite Bible verses?  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

I talk to people every day who want to know the plan God has for them. They say, if He would tell me what to do, then I would do it.

Can you relate?

For many years, I was a human "doer." I was trying to do things to become something, and to get God to bless me. Then one day, my eyes, ears and heart were opened to what was God’s original plan. What did He intend from the very beginning, and how did Jesus fit into that?

In episode 52, I am going to share five main things that God originally intended when He created mankind, and how Jesus restored that plan. I will connect Genesis 1:26-31 with John 3:16, John 17:3 and John 10:10. 

This is a segment from a live workshop I recently did called, “How To Live In God’s Best!” In the hour workshop, I share my biblical blueprint and have some activations where you can hear directly from the Lord yourself. 

In this 58 minute workshop, I go into more detail in discussing: 

• What is God’ Best for us?

God gave humans 5 key things to help them thrive, and how that is still His intention for today.

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Episode 18: Learn How God Sees You In Christ, Your True Identity

For too many years, I did all of the Christian disciplines: read the Bible, prayed, went to church and serve faithfully…but had no clue how to relate to God on an intimate level. I certainly didn’t know about the role of the Holy Spirit in my life. I knew “about” God, but not as a loving Father!

One day, in 2006, I heard "a benediction” at the end of a bible radio show, and my ears and eyes were opened. It was 2 Corinthians 13:14 in the Message translation:  “The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” 

I realized I didn’t know God in this way, yet I desired for a more meaningful relationship with Him. This began a journey of discovery for me, to understand how to relate to all three persons of the Godhead/Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

In today’s episode, I share a recent live teaching I did with my good friend, Chris Cree, of New CREEations Ministries, and we discuss some great insights and the importance of how God wants to relate to us.

Key take-aways:

•Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. We dive into the Greek meaning of “grace” and how understanding grace changes everything.

•We must receive the love of Father God. Faith works through love and we must take time to get rooted and grounded in His love for us in order to love others well. (Ephesians 3:14-20)

•What fellowship or communion with the Holy Spirit looks like.

**** As my gift to you, I am offering a FREE training that will help you in your journey of knowing God more intimately and experiencing the life He desires you to live—His Best! I want to help you remove lies, receive Truth, and release who your were created to be—His representative here on earth! It’s time to live in His fullness and thrive!

Teaching with some activations where you can easily hear from God for yourself. Here's the LINK.

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Previous podcast episodes with Chris Cree:

•Bonus: Receiving God’s Love For You - A Key To Transformation with Chris Cree

•Giving God Your “Yes” To Discover Your Purpose With New CREEations Ministries

•How To Let God's Peace Rule Your Heart with Chris Cree

Do you want to learn how to receive God’s Best for you?

Do you want to hear God more confidently and have a more productive prayer life?

Today, I am sharing one of my group mentoring sessions from 2021, to help you grow in receiving from the Lord, to walk in His fullness of life.

*I have prayer and activations towards the end, so make sure you listen to the entire teaching to receive what He wants to share with you.

Jesus said unless we are like children, we won’t see the kingdom of God—His blessings and way of truly living. Children receive gifts with joy and that is how God wants us to receive from Him – freely and with joy.  …Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:24)

If you struggle with unworthiness in receiving gifts, or think you haven’t done enough to deserve one, then listen up and participate in these activations and you will be blessed!

We are His children and He desires that we live in His fullness and are expressions of Him on the earth. We are all on a journey of growing and knowing God more intimately. I want to help you go to a higher level in your faith journey!

Here’s a FREE gift: I am offering a FREE live workshop on September 7th at 8PM EST (7CST/6/MST/5PST) and I invite you to join me.  I want to help you receive and activate God’s Best, so you can thrive personally, relationally and professionally. Click HERE 

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Need a reset or refocus for the remainder of this year?

With the new school year often brings more structure and routine so this is a perfect opportunity to reevaluate and refocus our goals both in every area of our life. Summer is coming to an end and the autumn season is approaching.

In episode 49, my close friend and guest, Frannie Foltz with Shine With Frannie, discuss the importance of taking time to reevaluate and refocus our lives, possibly restructure certain areas so we can grow and move forward in all aspects of our lives. 

•Rest is required to reset so you can reevaluate, refocus and pursue your goals and dreams.

Resting really is relying upon and partnering with the Lord to lead and guide you into the direction that is for your life, where you can thrive instead of strive. (Matthew 11:28-30)

•Reset. Perhaps this hasn’t been your best year so far. You can push reset and refocus on the remainder of this year to prepare you for growth and increase in the years to come. You don’t have to wait until the new year! We have 131 days left in 2022, so let’s make the most of them TODAY! Procrastination steals from you. “Tomorrow is a thief of today.” 

Key Scriptures mentioned (Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25 MSG)

•Redemption. Are there areas that you want the Lord to redeem? He is the God unlimited do-overs, so seek Him first and He will bring healing and restoration. (Isaiah 43:1, Joel 2:25-32)

Frannie and I want to help you grow in this season!  

Here are two ways:

1. Sign up for my Free Live Workshop, “How To Live In God’s Best For You” HERE. Learn how to partner with God to thrive! 

Podcast: Shine With Frannie Show

Follow Frannie on IG and FB @shinewithfrannie

Other episodes Frannie and I have been on together:

Ep. 28 Eliminating Weight: Spirit, soul and body

Ep. 19 Thriving In Faith, Fitness, and Fun 

Lori was a guest on Shine With Frannie Show:

Soul Care -Part 1 

Soul Care -part 2 

Activating Your Prayer Language  

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