Grace 809

You can’t control the weather. You aren’t in charge of the economy. You can’t un-wreck the car. But you can do this: you can map out a strategy. Remember, God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you a plan—two or three steps you can take today. Seek counsel from someone who’s faced a similar challenge. Ask friends to pray.  Look for resources. Reach out to a support group. Make a plan.

You’d prefer a miracle? You’d rather see the bread multiplied or the stormy sea turned to glassy calm in a finger snap? God may do this. Then again, he may tell you, “I’m with you. I can use this for good. Now, let’s make a plan.”

You see, God’s sovereignty doesn’t negate our responsibility. Just the opposite – it empowers it. So trust God to do what you can’t. Obey God and do what you can. You’ll get through this.

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Art by: Craig Weinberg

Credits

Executive Producers: Marco Frissen - Dave Jackson

Associate Executive Producer: Cole Dial

Salmon Yay: Katie Trimble

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Show Notes

Hello, my Queen

Tina's illness

The Anniversary

Bad Foodie time

Patriot Academy

God Shot

Question of the Week

Tasting Room Goodies

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Dr. Randy Schroeder describes how saying “yes” to your child’s request could actually help them to make better decisions as they mature.

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Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder returns to tackle the topic of parenting one more time, in two episodes about forming habits that will give you effective results in your parenting. Jim and Randy discuss the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. They discuss cultivating a good social and spiritual life, as well as providing a positive environment for your child to feel safe in.

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Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength? No wonder life’s tough. You’re assuming God isn’t in this crisis.

Isabel spent her first three and a half years in a Nicaraguan orphanage. As with all orphans, her odds of adoption diminished with time. And then the door slammed on her finger. Why would God permit this innocent girl to feel even more pain? Might he be calling the attention of Ryan Schnoke sitting in the playroom nearby? He and his wife had been trying to adopt a child for months. Ryan walked over, picked her up, and comforted her. Several months later, Ryan and Christina were close to giving up, and Ryan remembered Isabel. Little Isabel is growing up now in a happy, healthy home.

A finger in the door? God doesn’t manufacture pain, but he certainly puts it to use! Your crisis? You’ll get through this.

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Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder returns to tackle the topic of parenting one more time, in two episodes about forming habits that will give you effective results in your parenting. Jim and Randy discuss the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. They discuss cultivating a good social and spiritual life, as well as providing a positive environment for your child to feel safe in.

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God’s purpose from all eternity is to prepare a family to indwell the kingdom of God. “’For I know the plans I have for you’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV). God’s plotting for our good. In all the setbacks, he’s ordaining the best for our future. Every event of our day is designed to draw us toward our God and our destiny.

When people junk you in the pit, God can use it for good. When family members sell you out, God will recycle the pain. Falsely accused? Utterly abandoned? You may stumble, but you will not fall. You will get through this! Not because you’re strong, but because God is. Not because you’re big, but because God is. Not because you’re good, but because God is. He has a place prepared for you!

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Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make. 

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Russ Crosson encourages you to steward your money wisely.

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Seems too easy. Doesn’t mom need to experience what she gave? A few years wondering if she’ll see her daughter again, some pain-filled nights, a bit of justice. Isn’t some vengeance in order? Of course it is. God cares about justice more than we do. In Romans 12, Paul says, “Never pay back evil for evil. Leave that to God, for he has said that he will repay those who deserve it” (Romans 12:17, 19 TLB).

We fear the evildoer will slip into the night, unknown and unpunished. Not to worry. God will repay, not he might repay. God will execute justice on behalf of truth and fairness. Fix your enemies? That’s God’s job. Forgive your enemies? Ahh, that’s where you and I come in. We forgive.

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