Today I wrap our conversation on Boundaries. I talk about relationships with those you work with, spiritual leaders/mentors and friendships. Learning how to navigate all of our relationships properly can help us to have healthy relationships. We all know the significance that relationships can add to our lives. Every relationship needs work, my desire is that every relationship are healthy ones.

On this podcast I talk about setting boundaries in ALL the different family relationships. Yep, that's right! I talk about parents, spouse, in-laws, sibling relationships etc. What I share is my own experience but I do think there are some practical and healthy things you can do in these relationships in your life. Remember, all relationships are different and everyone needs to SET, KEEP, and RESPECT boundaries in all relationships. I believe some of our dysfunctional relationships are that way simply because we haven't set healthy boundaries! I hope you enjoy!

We all desire to have relationships, but are those relationships healthy? Part of having healthy relationships starts with setting healthy boundaries. I believe the first relationship we start with is the relationship we have with ourself. How healthy are you as an individual? We will bring into every relationship what we have inside of us.

Do you have people in your life that can help guide you spiritually? These type of relationships will look different in all of our lives, but we all need people who can influence and impact our lives concerning spiritual things. We have life coaches, health coaches, and mentors to help us in natural things, but how much do we neglect our spiritual growth? Do you have a pastor you are submitted to? They watch and pray over your souls. Do you have spiritual mentors who can challenge and correct you when your being squirrelly? These “humans” are NOT to replace God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit’s role in your life, but they can definitely add to it. These men and women aren’t your best friends and their heart in the purest form is to see you be the best version of your Jesus self than you can be.

Did you know that God won't advance us past our last act of obedience? I know there have been times in my life where I knew God was asking me to do something and for whatever reason I didn't obey. Delayed obedience is still disobedience. In today's podcast I share with you what our disobedience can cost us. If disobedience can cause us to miss out on things, what would our lives look like if we lived in obedience? I hope this conversation challenges and encourages you. I know it did for me.

Today I want to talk to you about Distractions. We all struggle with being distracted. Distractions will discourage you & get you off course. How many times do we set a goal to do something and then we distracted and we don't complete what we originally set out to do? Distractions can be small or big. What distractions are holding you back from DOING what you need to be doing? What distractions are holding you back from BEING who God wants you to be? Distractions can come in many forms. They can come through things, circumstances, and even people. I hope this podcast encourages you to stay focused on what you need to focus on!

Today I talk about disappointments. We all have had them. Disappointments come to everyone in all kinds of ways. We can choose to deal with them or not. If we choose not to deal with these things we can hinder what God wants to bring into our lives. I share out of my own experiences and trust me, I have lived in disappointments and its a miserable place to be. I hope this conversation encourages you.

In today's podcast I share with you somethings that I have been going through during this crazy time we are all facing. Everyone deals with challenges and unknowns differently. I believe it's important for us as individuals to learn how to pull away and just breathe. I share with you some of my personal struggles I have had with all that has been happening in our nation. I hope you're encouraged to do what you can by pulling yourself away and just have some time where you can disconnect for a little bit. People are hurting and I just needed some time to get my thoughts and heart together so I can help make a difference in ways that I can. I pray you do the same too.

Today I am wrapping up our "What is Ministry?" series by answering some questions that were sent in! Here a few questions I'll be answering:

What are some practical ways we can be practicing, growing in or doing everyday ministry? How do we become more people focused and less “us” focused or even less “mission” focused? How similar should you & your spouse’s ministries look? Or should they look the same at all? When it comes to ministry, if your calling looks different than your spouse is that okay? Why do people compare gifts? I had a lot of fun recording this one! I hope these will help you! Thank you for listening!

In today's podcast I talk about the fruit of the spirit and how WE are responsible for cultivating these kingdom fruits in our lives. Could it be that kingdom fruit is harder for us to develop than the development of our gifts? It doesn't matter how gifted and talented we are if we don't have the character to keep us. If you have any questions about this topic or if you just want to write me you can [email protected] Thank you for listening! I hope you're learning and being encouraged!