The statement that changed my perspective and gave me courage: “Sometimes God chooses to dig the well of joy with the spade of sorrow” (Pastor Johnny Hunt) I hope you will trust the God (that has allowed your pain) has a purpose and a plan. Genesis 26 Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility In Continue Reading

Summary: To live life in such a way that our faith is contagious and others are infected by our extraordinary love of Jesus takes an intentional walk that is not easily distracted by the noise of this world. Links: Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility Mark 12:30 In this final episode of the AUTHENTIC Continue Reading

Summary: Our Crisis is not for the purpose of comparing to what someone else has endured. Comparing leads to carelessness. Links: I TImothy 6:6 Numbers 11 Psalm 106:15 Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility This podcast will encourage you to: pursue contentment be aware of how complaining affects your soul and others

Summary: We are encouraged in Isaiah 52:7 to bring good news. It is up to us to look for every opportunity to encourage others with the hope of Jesus Christ. Links: American Association of Christian Counselors Leslie Vernick Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility In this episode you will be encouraged to 1. Speak Continue Reading

Summary: So far we have unpacked A-as I am; U-understanding God’s plan; T-total surrender and in this episode I encourage you to be HONEST. Honesty is the key ingredient to live the AUTHENTIC life. A life lived without complete honesty and openness cannot ever be fully authentic. Links: Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility Continue Reading

Summary: Only the courageous choose to surrender. The bravest thing you will ever do is surrender to the Almighty God! Links: Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego In this episode, you will be encouraged to surrender the outcome! God is present IN the fire with you. You are not forgotten. Continue Reading

Summary: Whether Jesus was walking on the water or in the boat with the disciples; He was in the storm with them. God’s position in our storms never determines His presence in our storm. He is with us! Continuing from the episode 011,Joy adds another letter in the acrostic AUTHENTIC: episode 011 – A: As Continue Reading

Summary: You were created with a purpose by the One who can be experienced and known. He is not distant! He is most known in our brokenness. The great I AM will give grace and mercy and love me as I am. Links: Luke 24 Invisible: How You Feel is Not Who You Are Identity Continue Reading

Summary:  I am excited to announce:  our adoption is final!  What a journey and what an experience of God’s restoration in our lives. Links: Identity Crisis: Moving From Crisis to Credibility https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+2%3A25-26&version=NKJV the Married Bachelor You will be encouraged: the Lord will restore in His time! Our story of adoption

Summary:  Jenna Spears is the Pastoral Care Counselor at North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA.  Her story of loss will bring you to tears.  Yet, it is her story of hope that will draw you to Jesus. In this segment, Jenna gently guides the listener to take hold of three tools that are practical and will Continue Reading