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In this powerful episode, we dive into the urgent spiritual call to wake up, return to your first love, Jesus. This isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a biblical mandate to rise from spiritual lethargy and step into active, vibrant faith. Whether you’ve been running or spiritually asleep, this message is a call to return to your first love: Jesus.
Revelation 2:4–5 reminds us of the importance of returning to love for Christ again in your heart, and life. So we ask:
Where have you been spiritually asleep?
What do you need to say no to in order to wake up spiritually?
What must you say no to, to reignite your passion for winning souls for Christ?
What must you say no to, to get your fire back—your boldness, your calling?
We pray these questions stir your heart and move you to action. It’s time to stop running. It’s time to walk boldly with the Lord—awake, alive, and fully surrendered.

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How do we not run from hard things or hard times, that curve ball that life just threw at us? When all we want to do inside is take off and run? It’s all coming at us at one time. 

Look at how Jesus did it. Where was his focus when hard came into his life while he was on this earth. 

1st Pray-Jesus kept his focus on his father, God. Jesus many times went off by himself to pray, to be in the presence of his father to gain strength, gain power, God’s power for the ministry and for the cross, the battle that was ahead of him. 

2nd Jesus focused on his purpose. Jesus had blinders on.  We must have blinders on, keep our focus on our purpose. 

3rd Jesus focused on the victory. Jesus never lost sight of where he was headed, Jesus knew exactly why he was born, for the cross but he also knew the cross wasn’t the end, but he had to go through the hardship of the cross before he got to the resurrection, and to where he is now at the right hand of the throne of God. 

The next time life throws you a curve ball and you are facing hard things, & hard times. Ask yourself and be honest with yourself where is my focus? 

***Prayer God help me to redirect my focus to you, it’s not an easy thing to do when life is hard or we are going through something hard. Help me trust you God and trust that you are in control, and you have a plan. Help me draw closer to you, God. Help me have authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and overcome all the power of the enemy, because I am connected to you. It’s you that they submit to. Give me the victory in Jesus’ name we pray. 

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Genesis 19:26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

 This verse reminds us not to look back. It cost Lot’s wife everything, her very own life. Now, let’s look at examples of what Lot’s wife was possibly looking back on and maybe not wanting to let go of. The Bible does not provide exact details about her thoughts, but these possibilities can help us understand why she might have looked back and how it reflects our own tendencies to hold on to the past. 

Her home, her belongings, the things that filled her home. We get attached to material things, finding it hard to leave behind the comfort and familiarity of her environment. Community connections, leaving behind relationships, her friends, her best friend, strong social ties (well known in this community, well liked in this community). Maybe she feared, could I even build any friendships somewhere else or better friendships that I had there. The list can go on and on. 

              *If God tells you to get out, you better get out. If God tells you to go you better go. If it’s a home, if it’s a town, if it’s a job, if it’s a relationship, if it’s a church, if it’s a ministry, you better go, get out. And don't look back.

***Prayer-God I admit that I have looked back to places in my life because of cherished memories and experiences. I got stuck there, like a hamster wheel, going nowhere just looking back. I was thinking that was the best of the best. Thinking that’s all you had for me. That’s all I was going to have, were those memories and those experiences and there wasn’t anything better ahead for me and my family, but I was wrong. You have given me new memories, new experiences, a new beginning. Isaiah 43:18-19, See, I am doing a new thing!

Focus Forward my friend. 

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On today's episode Crystal ask an important question. What will you transfer over to the next generation this year 2025?

What will your children, your grandchildren, great grandchildren, be inheriting from you? They will inherit something from you, and do you know you get to choose what that will be. So, you have a decision to make. 

Will you transfer your fearful spirit OR a warrior spirit? Your doubt, your uncertainty OR your confidence, your certainty? Your worry OR your trust in God? Your lack of faith OR your growing faith? Your laziness, your lack of effort, your procrastination OR your determination, your focus, your drive? Your fight OR your fight? Your Running OR Your No More Running-I surrender to God, his presence, his voice, his purpose for your life. 

What will you choose, what will they inherit from you?

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#35 In this empowering episode, we explore the importance of Don't look back-focus forward. I know you want to be led by the Holy Spirit in 2025 and you can do that by 
First, Inviting the Holy Spirit to lead the way for 2025. What's the Plan today, Lord?
Second, Focus Forward, adjust your eyes, or your lens to focus forward.

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On today's episode Jen Brooks, Bible study teacher, author, and speaker joins us to share her wisdom on navigating these difficult times. Together, we explore why our result-driven society makes it challenging to remain still and how we can find a divine purpose hidden in the waiting. Jen offers practical advice for fighting impatience and the temptation to run away when facing uncertainty. By tuning in, you'll gain valuable insights on embracing these periods with faith and trust.
3 ways we’re tempted to run and what to do instead.  

1. Instead of devising  your own plan - submit to His 

2. Instead of resisting Him and turning away from Him - go to Him (Mt 11:28) 

3. Instead of letting your thoughts run into destructive places - take them captive to Christ.

Jen is offering a free gift-Spiritual Warfare Toolkit Spiritual Warfare Toolkit - (anchoredandassured.com), which can help you combat negative thoughts and doubts with God's truth. Whether you're currently in a season of waiting or supporting someone who is, this episode promises to leave you feeling encouraged, grounded, and hopeful. Don't miss out on this rich discussion on faith, trust, and spiritual warfare. 

Connect with Jen Brooks through her Website @ https://anchoredandassured.com and YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@anchoredandassured?si=S7aJfBo28nPlgvBh and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551900576964&mibextid=LQQJ4d and even Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anchoredandassured/#

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Embark on an intimate odyssey of resilience as Crystal Loyd welcomes the inspiring Robin Sachara, whose personal narrative of overcoming early trauma unveils the raw reality of a silenced child's world. Through our dialogue, Robin reveals her early struggles with abuse and the daunting path to her adolescent marriage, revealing the suffocating pressures from family and religious expectations. Her candid recollections expose a young spirit wrestling with voicelessness yet eventually finding solace in the transformative embrace of faith and self-awareness.

This episode not only recounts the agonizing moments of Robin's life but also celebrates the redemptive journey she undertook, from a harrowing assault at 19 to an unsupported abortion, further testing her self-worth. Robin's unshakeable belief in God emerges as a beacon of hope, guiding her toward a recognition of her intrinsic value and significance in His eyes.

Robin is now helping with the East Tennessee Pregnancy Resource Center https://www.youmakeherbrave.com/? and Deeper Still East Tennessee retreats http://www.deeperstilleasttn.com/? Robin shares her story in hopes to help other women who have been through what she has had to go through in her young childhood, as teenager and as a woman. 

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On today's episode Crystal helps us understand why hard things or hard times come into our life. We first talk about the ways we handle those times. She gives us 5 different reasons/possibilities we are facing those hard times or hard things that come into our life.  

First, We are in a spiritual battle. Second, God allows that hard thing to come in our life. We see this in Job's life. Third,  By our own doing, by own choices, Jonah is a perfect example. Fourth, We reap what others sowed. As children we reap what our parents sowed. Fifth, Life is just so darn hard. In this life we will have troubles. 

The next time something hard comes into your life or if you find yourself in a hard situation right now.  Ask God to reveal to you. 

·       God why has this hard thing, or hard time come into my life? 

·       God which of these 5 reasons is it? Is it any of these reasons at all?  

·       Write down what God reveals to you in your journal.

·       Pray over what God reveals to you.    

God loves us in our running days, and in our not so running days too. 

·       This too shall pass, & brighter days are ahead.

·       No Thing is too hard for God.

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I still remember the night I whispered a childish prayer for my future husband, never imagining the profound journey it would spark—a journey that led me to confront my deepest fears and finally say, 'No More Running.' In a candid sharing of my story, we walk through the transformative power of facing God's callings head-on, inspired by Mary the mother of Jesus. As I open up about once dreading the thought of marrying a preacher, you'll see how my tale weaves into the broader tapestry of embracing divine assignments with courage.

This episode is a heartfelt rally cry for those of us who've felt the pull to run when our purpose becomes clear. By examining how Mary's faith during her visitation and subsequent blessing from Elizabeth bolstered her resolve, we'll uncover the strength that comes from steadfast belief in God's plan. It's more than a personal narrative; it's a supportive guide for women wrestling with their potential, offering a glimpse into an exciting new venture designed to coach and uplift. Join me, Crystal Loyd, as we transition from avoidance to engagement, stepping confidently into the roles we're called to fulfill with trust and belief.

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When Chrystal Cuellar speaks, her words carry the weight of lived experience—a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with the grasp of alcohol. Her story, one of raw transformation and unwavering faith, shapes the core of our latest conversation. As an alcohol and accountability coach, Chrystal's mission is to guide women through the murky waters of binge drinking into a life of purpose and sobriety. Her own journey to freedom, deeply intertwined with her Christian faith, offers not just inspiration, but a tangible pathway for those seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction's hold.

Navigating the tumultuous journey to sobriety requires more than sheer willpower; it demands a heartfelt alignment of one's actions with their most profound beliefs and goals. In our heart-to-heart with Chrystal, we uncover the silent battles many face behind closed doors. Through her coaching, she offers a lifeline—grounded in Christ's teachings—by helping others build resilience, set boundaries, and create habits that nurture a sober mindset. Her approach is about transformation, not just abstinence, recognizing every individual's need for a personalized path to recovery.

As we wrap up our time with Chrystal, it's clear that her message isn't just about saying no to alcohol—it's an invitation to join a community dedicated to growth, accountability, and spiritual fulfillment.

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