What does it mean to share our testimony? It's a big word that can seem intimidating to many. But it simply means sharing with others about how God has been a part of our lives. Christianity.com provides a three-step outline that may be helpful in the process.  

1. Sharing what your life was like before knowing God 

2. How you knew you needed God and how that was acknowledged 

3. How your life is now with following Jesus

Acts 13:15 tells us, "If you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak."   

While Kaitlyn expresses that speaking in this way doesn't come naturally, she's encouraged by this verse to share her own testimony with others so they may be inspired to make God a part of their life.  

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins

And C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.  

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

Heather and Kaitlyn thank the Social Services department and volunteers that have packed over 800 backpacks filled with school supplies for children in our community!

Preparing for transition of any kind is important. As we look forward to the fall season, a beautiful verse to keep in mind is:  

"Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it?" -Isaiah 43:18-19  

From that verse, we can be reminded of 4 things:

1. Don't live in the past

2. Be present in the moment (focus on our breathing, checking in with how we're feeling) 

3. God always goes ahead of us, preparing our way  

4. We are to be looking and watching for what God is going to do and IS doing currently  

Check it Out: Get pumped up for your day with this song by Wande: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTt1A__Mq28 

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

The C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart  

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Until next time,

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what it means to "live a godly life." Ultimately, our goal as Christ followers is to aspire to live as Jesus lived. Some examples would be loving and serving others. A big word for this is: Sanctification. This simply means that we go through a process of growing in our faith journey.   

For questions/comments, please email us!

Heather: [email protected] 

Kaitlyn: [email protected]  

Check it Out: What does grace mean? Follow the link: https://peermag.org/articles/embracing-grace/   

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss how we can respond to insults and negativity from others. We may even receive backlash for our faith. A verse to keep in mind comes from John 15:18 where Jesus says: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."  

How people treat us matters. We have the right to stand up for ourselves if we're being treated unfairly. God wants us to live free from the bondages of anxiety and hurt. Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."   

Check it Out:  

Kaitlyn mentions a couple YouTube videos that are helpful to watch if you find yourself being treated unkindly by others. Follow the links: "What to Say When Someone Insults You (Live on Purpose TV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoaW0wck1Y 

and *God Said* Stand up for Yourself (Shaneika Byars United4Christ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM8v0mVyjHI 

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for your sins 

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.  

Until next time,  

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather's topic for this episode comes from last week's, "Check it Out" found in Peer Magazine. Together, they discuss what overthinking has looked like in their lives and provide tips on how to combat the negative spiral of caring too much of what others think of us. 

Two quotes to go along with the topic include one from author and motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis: "Other people's opinion of you is none of your business." And the second is from Sylvia Plath that states: "My mother said the cure for thinking too much about yourself was helping somebody who was worse off than you." 

A great way to get out of our own head is by serving others. We also have the opportunity to change the story we tell ourselves. Every day is a new opportunity to be who God has called us to be. We can choose to let go of the past by reminding ourselves of 2 Corinthians 5:17 "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation."

Today's verse to meditate on is Ephesians 2:19-22, "Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, remember to whom you belong to."

For more tips and further reading on this topic, the article titled, "8 Steps to Help You Stop Overthinking Everything" https://www.omaritani.com/blog/stop-overthinking is a great read.

Check it Out: Lauren Daigle not only has a beautiful voice but the messages in her songs are so powerful! When you're feeling down, put on her song, "Still Rolling Stones" for a fantastic reminder to keep rising up! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQZNcZcfo8E

https://peermag.org/articles/music-reviews-8/

ABC's of Salvation:

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.

Until next time,

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather begin with research that shows a drop in church attendance among young people. They discuss some reasons why teens and young adults may be avoiding going to church. They share their personal experience related to this topic. 

Another question that's addressed is what if someone was hurt by a bad experience related to going to church?  For more discussion on this topic, tune into the Jude 3 Project with Lisa Fields: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OqnW... 

Looking for a home church to be a part of? Join Heather and Kaitlyn for church service on Sundays at 11:00 am.   

Check it Out: Tired of overthinking about what others think of you? Check out this short article that offers practical tips to avoiding this common habit.   

ABC's of Salvation:  

A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior  

B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins   

C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart    

Until next time,  Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn shares about how her personal style is evolving and with that, a more modest outlook on swimwear. Heather and Kaitlyn also discuss the history of the bikini that was created in 1946 by Louis Reard.  

Coming from a faith perspective, it's noted that Jesus himself was plain looking and didn't want to draw attention to himself. We can ask ourselves if what we're wearing is for the right reasons.   

For a male perspective on the topic: Is Modest Hottest? Please visit the link: https://alovelycalling.com/2015/07/10/modest-hottest-from-a-guy/ 

Check it Out: To learn more about this topic, watch Jessica Rey's video, "The Evolution of the Swimsuit." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJVHRJbgLz8&t=117s 

ABC's of Salvation: A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior 

B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins  

C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart  

Until next time,  Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what it means to honor and respect our parents/caregivers. #4 of the 10 commandments is honoring your mother and father.   What does living a life of obedience look like? 

Having a relationship with God can help us navigate right and wrong choices. God also puts adults in our lives to help guide & teach us.  

Check it Out: https://peermag.org/articles/13-good-moms-bad-moms-more/

ABC's of Salvation: A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior 

B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins  

C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart  

Until next time,  

Ignite your life!

Heather and Major Tom discuss how anger can be an emotional response to anxiety. Often times we don't want to acknowledge what it really is that's causing us to feel a certain way. But it's a process to learn about what triggers our anxiety.  The Bible tells us not to worry. God wants us to cast our cares on Him. 

The antidote to worry is Jesus.

Kaitlyn and Heather talk about what mobilizing means within The Salvation Army. They discuss how having a sense of hope and joy found in Christ can lead others to God. And when that time comes when someone asks, "What's different about you?" You can say: It's because I've found Jesus.   

Check it out: There's no wrong way to pray! Learn more about how Jesus encourages us to pray by following the link: https://peermag.org/articles/why-pray/ 

ABC's of Salvation: The A stands for admit you've done wrong. We've all sinned.  The B stands for believe. Believe that Jesus is who He said He is and died on the cross to take away our sins. And the C stands for call on His name. Ask Jesus to come into your life today.  

Until next time, Ignite your life!