Abba, Father. 
Is that who God is to you? Or do you find that think of Him as your eternal Father is challenging in like of your experience with your earthly father. It's understandable, of course, when the very human that is supposed to model for us unconditional love and protection and provision fails in any regard.
Whether our daddy's ability fell short of our expectations and needs . . . Whether our daddy's intentions were marred by abuse, neglect, or abandonment . . . Whether our daddy's example conveyed Christ-with-skin-on love and grace and kindness.
One thing is true: Our earthly dad is not a full representation of our heavenly one.
God has a significant fatherly role to play in all our lives, when He adopts us into His family by our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is a role defined by His love and protection, provision and purpose.
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God is Our Abba, Father | Encounter God #27

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Would you love to be able to say YES to slowed-down life? Are you over the hurry and hustle? Maybe you are simply burned out. Maybe you are at the stage of life in which you've discovered the gift of sabbath and joy of stillness and don't want to live a life that doesn't value both.
No matter where you find yourself today, this episode is for you. Join me as I unpack the journey I've been on over the last ten years of leading More to Be, resulting in my decision to say YES to a slowed-down life and embrace this new season the Lord has ushered in. 
You won't want to miss hearing quite a few announcements about the future of More to Be and the More to Be Podcast. Plus, I share a pretty life-changing list of 10 Things I've Learned from Leading More to Be. If you are leading a ministry, launching a business, or laying the foundation for a future dream, you'll want to take note of these timeless biblically-steeped lessons. 
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Saying Yes to a Slowed-Down Life

Are you having trouble keeping it together? Does it feel like you're being overwhelmed by daily life, never mind facing unexpected circumstances with any kind of grace and poise?  Oh, sister, you're not alone. 
Life ain't easy. But that doesn't mean you have to live without hope. Nor do you have to face the daily and the unexpected from a place of overwhelm. 
There is more for you in Jesus. 
Join me for an honest and faith-inspiring conversation with bible study teacher and faith-in-the-trenches sister, Wendy Pope, as we unpack biblical principles that you can stand upon confidently. We chat about Wendy's latest book, Jesus Everlasting, and navigating through the trials of COVID, the grief that comes when we lose loved ones and discovering how to live life with confidence that God is still on His throne.  
Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, and SpotifyIf you’ve been blessed by this podcast, we hope you’ll show your support by sharing it with your friends and family as well as take a moment to rate and review it in your listening app! ﻿Helpful LinksConnect with Wendy PopeJesus Everlasting: Leaning on Our Counselor, Defender, Father, and Friend by Wendy Pope2 Corinthians 3:16-18
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When Daily Life Overwhelms

If you stopped for a moment and reflected on the last 24 hours, would you be able to recognize the hand of God moving in your life? Could you see the lessons He has for you in the mundane and chaos? His provisions in the hardships and abundance? His extravagant race and radical mercy in the middle of a life you didn't plan but know deeply that it is divinely ordained?
Maybe you can raise your hands in a hearty, "Absolutely!" knowing God is in the details of your life. Or maybe you find yourself in a season of suffering, and the pain clouds your vision of His work.
No matter where you find yourself today, this episode with Caitlin Henderson is bound to give you a fresh perspective on the presence of God in your story. Caitlin comes to us as an unexpected farmer's wife, who is still learning to trust God with "everything from wayward tractors to watching a marriage grow from surviving to flourishing." This time with Caitlin is precious as we explore timeless truths about God's faithfulness. she reminds us to see the redemption in our own stories. 
Helpful LinksFaith, Farming, and Family: Cultivating Hope and Harvesting Joy Wherever You Are by Caitlin HendersonEmbrace the benefits of Life Coaching, starting with a Discovery Session!James 1:2-3
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God Lessons in Everyday Life

What would your life look like if you were deeply rooted in your faith and equally established by the love of God?
Maybe you've not thought about these two aspects as it pertains to your emotional and relational health before, presuming that simply having faith is enough? Or that knowing God can be enough, evening if you don't personally feel a manifestation of His love. 
On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I am joined by Mazi Robison, a woman passionate about God's purposes and presence in our lives. She is equally committed to helping women uncover emotional wellness and the ability to grow relationally, with the confidence of the Lord and filling of His love as a guiding force. So if you're ready to grow as a woman of God, listen in to discover ways that you may be ready to experience wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation! 
Helpful LinksEmbrace the benefits of Life Coaching, starting with a Discovery Session!Meet Mazi Robinson Learn more about the Uncomplicating Love CourseCultivate AtlantaI Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough by Brene BrownAnatomy of the Soul by Dr. Curt ThompsonFind a Counselor OnlineListen to this episode on Debunking the Myths of CounselingBible References: Ephesians 3:17-19, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Rooted & Established

Do you remember where you were when you learned of the brutal terrorist attacks on 9/11? 
For Christina Ray Stanton, that day will forever be imprinted upon her heart and mind in a way that many of us could not even imagine. It is for that reason, I count it a privilege and honor to have Christina on the podcast during the 20th anniversary of 9/11.  Living only six blocks from the Twin Towers, Christina and her husband Brian, as well as their dog, felt and saw the attack first hand. Not only did they endure a harrowing escape from Manhattan by boat to New Jersey, they found themselves homeless and desperately in need of the kind of volunteerism and generosity in which they would have normally been on the other side.
Christina's testimony of God's provisions and faithfulness will not only encourage you but also challenge you to see life from a new perspective. Her accounts of the kindness of strangers and friends alike, will inspire you to live more intentionally, compassionately, and courageously. 
Christina Ray Stanton is an award-winning author and licensed NYC tour guide, and has been featured in print and TV many times in her 25-year career. For a decade she worked as Redeemer Presbyterian's short-term missions director, and she is the founder of the nonprofit organization Loving All Nations (lovingallnations.org). She and her husband, Brian, still live within blocks of the World Trade Center. To learn more about Christina, please visit christinaraystanton.com.
Helpful LinksOut of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation by Christina Ray StantonLoving All Nations Embrace the benefits of Life Coaching, starting with a Discovery Session!
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God is Our Abba, Father | Encounter God #27

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