Learning to sit still

A young Starbucks barista took the time to notice someone's tears and decided to do something about it. This is national random acts of kindness week so I am going to share a couple of stories that remind us why it is important to look for opportunities to be kind. As children of God, we are called to stand out, to make a difference in the world and one way is to be known as a people who are kind.

Did you know that it is National No One Eats Alone Day? Hear my interview with Nancy Hillman, founder of Common Ground Cafe, a unique place that provides food to those in need. We will discuss how important family dinner time is and the role it can play in your child’s development.

To learn more about Common Ground Cafe visit their facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundCafeShelby

One world everyone eats

https://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.org

Nancy has written for both the Winter and Spring edition of the magazine, grab your copy here

https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/c4/Print_Magazine.html

Did you have a picture of what you thought your life would be? Are you struggling with the disappointment of still being single while all your friends are married? Do you wonder why you can’t have children while so many can? Do you not understand why a loved one was taken so early? These are all valid questions, we all have why moments. Today I want to unpack a little story that I heard long ago, one about a little girl who had a paper dream of what she wanted her life to look like but the reality was so much different. Dreams are not a bad thing but when they take precedent over God they have become a stumbling block. Today I want to talk about our paper dreams and what we need to do with them.

If you want to see the story that is referenced in the episode just follow this link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gD8LW4HXiY

Miriam is a woman remembered for several things. Standing by her baby brother and restoring him to the family and for speaking out against that same brother many decades later and suffering the consequences. She has a lot to teach us including the fact that God can always use us even if we are over the age of 90 and single like Miriam. Let’s unpack her story using four words, words that have a valuable lesson to teach us.

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A woman buys a little girl's outfit each year in remembrance of her daughter and shares the beauty and sacrifice of adoption. Learn why it is important for us to become an ambassador of love. For those who have gone through an abortion visit here for help and healing.

https://ramahsvoice.com

For those who want to find their local Pregnancy Care Center.

https://optionline.org/center-locator

What does a simple jar filled with slips of paper have to do with Phillippians 4:6-8? How can we overcome our battle with anxiety? What does it mean to look for the good? Find out in today’s episode.

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This is the word I have chosen for the year 2021, a word that seems fitting in so many ways. I wanted to take a moment and unpack it a little, to talk about it with you and share some encouragement as we prepare to head into a new year.

I also am including links to two free Bible reading plans.

On my website

https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-studies.html

On Pinterest

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Learning to Sit Still Podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary! What an amazing year and in honor of that we are returning to the topic of sitting still plus there is a special giveaway taking place for you listeners.

How would you have announced the birth of Jesus? Lots of fanfare? A marching band? A parade? No doubt we would have made it a big deal and made sure that all the important people knew about it, but not God. He announced the greatest news to mankind to lowly shepherds quietly keeping their flock. What lesson can these outcasts of Christmas teach us?

We all know that the holidays can be stressful but it can be more so when you are pregnant. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Eliza Cait, shares some practical tips that can help you stay calm during this busy season and focus on what truly is important, our relationship with God.

Connect with Eliza via her Instagram @elizacaitdpt or via her website www.elizacait.com

You can read her article in the Winter 2020 Sit Still my Daughter magazine by visiting www.sitstillmydaughter.com and purchasing your copy.