Living from God's Center | How to Live with Confidence, Peace and Joy

Why is it that after you've given all you've got the response seems flat, as if you missed it? In this episode we examine reasons for this including the assumptions we make, our zeal and anxiety. Shownotes at http://claireannsmith.com/youve-given-all-youve-got

In today's episode, we talk about shepherds. We start with Psalm 23, then look at what Jesus said about himself, the Good Shepherd. We then have an opportunity to consider who we are. Are we like the shepherds God condemns in Ezekiel 34:1–10? Or, are we following in the footsteps of Jesus, the Good Shepherd? Shownotes at: http://claireannsmith.com/good-shepherd

In this episode, Rev Jeremy Vickers Lead Pastor at Grace UMC, Lees Summit shares how living from God's center for him is living a balanced life, how he got there, 3 aspects that you need to embrace to live with balance. He also shares resources that will help you on your journey of living from God's center, regardless of which season you are in. Shownotes at: http://claireannsmith.com/live-balanced-life-jeremy-vickers-grace

In this episode we will look at anxiety. There is anxiety all around. What are the factors that cause the level of your anxiety meter to rise? We'll look at that and we'll also talk about how to lower it and keep it low. Shownotes at https://claireannsmith.com/008-did-you-check-your-anxiety-meter-today/

God called Abraham and though he made mistakes he never lost sight of his call. You can avoid those mistakes of self-preservation and making your own way, finding your own solutions by patiently waiting on God and doing as God tells you, knowing that in G

There are different seasons in your life. How do you maintain your excitement through them all? What do we mean by excitement, anyway. We discuss this and zero in on the importance of God's call, purpose, and hope. These are important in ministry and li

You knew God when God called you. What about today? How well do you know God or has God been displaced by people, tools, and knowledge? Do you want to know God well? What difference does knowing God make to your call, ministry and life? There is a differe

In this episode Rev Molly Just Director of the Discipleship Program at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS shares with us how she lives from God's center and gives us tips on how to do so, how to support young adults in doing so as well as 3 great resources that you can use. You will find links to the resources in the shownotes. http://claireannsmith.com/podcast

In this episode, we will acknowledge that you know that chaos is real. You can start off with order and end up with chaos in spite of your best planning. Is it always external? Can you have clarity even if everything around you is chaotic? Join me as we explore what it means to seek and have clarity in the midst of chaos.

Now for your surprise: Here is a postcard in the shownotes that you can download to remind you to seek and get clarity in the midst of chaos. Contact me if you wish the hard copy.

In this episode we will break down what it means to put God first. Does it just happen or does it require more than wishing? We will reference the Wesleyan Covenant as we discuss this topic. http://claireannsmith.com