Probably the Psalm that everyone knows, the 23rd.  You might be able to recite this psalm from memory, but do you really understand all that it says or means?  I was fascinated digging into this one and even found another psalm that was very similar in message, 138.  I made so many notes in my Bible that I can barely find the real text.  This is why it is so good to read scripture even when you think you already know what it says.  You never know what might be revealed to you in a new light.  I mean I was tempted to skip this one, too because … well you know.  Let’s see what you see for the first time today.

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Recommended Bibles (if you purchase via these affiliate links, you will support Bible Talk!): 

• NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover 
• NIV Life Application Study Bible 
• The Passion Translation New Testament 
• The Jesus Bible Artist Edition 
• NLT Wide Margin Bible 
• NET Full Notes Bible 
• NRSV CS Lewis Bible 
• NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible 
• Mr. Pen Highlighters 

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Let’s get one thing straight - there is a difference between a VACATION and a TRIP. The thing about a trip? There will be children, someone will get sick, expectations will not be met, and there may or may not be tears. But Emily and Helen walk you through ways to turn your TRIP into a VACATION….or at least let you know that you aren’t alone in all your feelings. 

Also, did you know, as Americans, we leave HALF A MILLION vacation days UNUSED every year? 

Emily introduces us to the idea of Anticipatory Savoring, aka imaging all the best things about an event. For Helen, that’s an outdoor shower. For Emily, the cabanas at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale. 

Also, is anyone up for a forest bathing retreat? 

References:

• Anticipatory Savorying Article
• Forest Bathing Retreat

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Psalm 22 is technically a lament, but there is such HOPE in it.  I almost skipped over it.  Let’s face it, we are all ready to be done with the laments of David.  Right?  I have made up a list of the Psalms to cover and working on getting a schedule down and I was so vulnerable and honest with you guys last week that I wanted to move on quickly and on a totally different track.  I don’t know what I thought 22 was not right or not worth getting into.  But as I started to look at 23 and I saw some of the notes I had previously made on 22 I realized how stupid I was being.  So here is 22.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Recommended Bibles (if you purchase via these affiliate links, you will support Bible Talk!): 

• NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover 
• NIV Life Application Study Bible 
• The Passion Translation New Testament 
• The Jesus Bible Artist Edition 
• NLT Wide Margin Bible 
• NET Full Notes Bible 
• NRSV CS Lewis Bible 
• NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible 
• Mr. Pen Highlighters 

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There is so much information out there about taking care of yourself.  The self-care movement is loud.  But what does it really mean?  Is there a one size fits all approach?  Helen and I don’t think so.  You have to find what calms you, what centers you.  We are going to give you some of our favorites and what works for us.  We both think you should get outside!

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This is a vulnerable one.  I was going to do it next month with the upcoming Let’s Talk episodes about Body Positivity and the conversation with Morgan Cheek of Winmo Fitness, but I felt like Holy Spirit nudged and said this is the time to do it.  That unexpected turn last week in Created With Purpose on Psalm 19 and 29 really made the connection too good to ignore.  So, this is a little different.  I wrote about two and a half pages about Psalm 139:14 and I am going to share it with you.

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• NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover 
• NIV Life Application Study Bible 
• The Passion Translation New Testament 
• The Jesus Bible Artist Edition 
• NLT Wide Margin Bible 
• NET Full Notes Bible 
• NRSV CS Lewis Bible 
• NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible 
• Mr. Pen Highlighters 

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It is so hard to watch our kids struggle or even *gasp* fail.  But, oh my goodness, it causes a real problem later on in life.  If we always rescue our children they don’t learn how to problem solve.  They don’t learn how to cope.  “Rescuing your children constantly is parenting for today, not tomorrow” (RCFamilies.com). This was a super hard episode to research because I think I do this a lot. 

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Psalms 19 and 29 are praises. Pure, unadulterated praise for the Creator of the universe.  I think I have mentioned before how astounded I am with the night sky.  I mean, holy moly.  All the things that are up there that we can’t even see.  They just exist out in space.  

Galaxies and galaxies, sparkly stars that twinkle, planets that orbit and stay in their own path.  The sun that gives us light that is the perfect distance from Earth, so we don’t burn slap up.  How in the world?  How does God do it?  I’ve never been one to believe that we are just here by chance.  Do people still talk about or believe the Big Bang Theory?  (I am not talking about the sitcom.) 

This lesson, this pairing of psalms really took a turn I wasn’t expecting.  I think Holy Spirit really wanted me to look at these two psalms a different way than I had intended.  They heavens might tell the story of Christ, but so do we.  We have a part in the creation story.  We were created with purpose.  We can tell the same story.  We must take care of ourselves. 

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• NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover 
• NIV Life Application Study Bible 
• The Passion Translation New Testament 
• The Jesus Bible Artist Edition 
• NLT Wide Margin Bible 
• NET Full Notes Bible 
• NRSV CS Lewis Bible 
• NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible 
• Mr. Pen Highlighters 

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I recently read an article about the business of commercial surrogacy.  It can cost up to $200K!  I get on my soapbox a little about this.  I am not opposed to women carrying and birthing children for other women or helping individuals have families, but I get a little riled up about the reasons you might choose it.  I am not for choosing a surrogate because you don't want to experience labor and delivery.  

Helen and Amy #1 are a little more calm about this aspect. They looked up some really cool facts.  It is referred to as Fertility Tourism. In Europe surrogacy is banned.  Russia is wide open.  China, don't even think about it.  In the United States it is allowed, but not every state has laws regarding it.  Georgia has none.  Mexico seems pretty lax.  Canada and Australia are only open for altruistic surrogacy, which means money cannot change hands.  The UK rule is that you must be related to your surrogate and only up to the second degree.  Sorry third cousin Beatrice, I really do appreciate the offer.

Helen has 2 cousins that have experienced both types of surrogacy respectively.  One cousin used a commercial surrogate through an agency in California.  The other cousin carried a child for her close friend.  They are both beautiful stories.  At one stage in my life I would have considered it, but now that window has closed.  

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This episode starts with Psalm 15, but then goes into Psalm 24, Psalm 25, Psalm 65 and even gets into Ezekiel with some New Testament cross-references in Romans, Titus, and Matthew!  It’s a whirlwind of a study.  It’s a longer episode, but I am proud that I kept it to under an hour.  

So, Psalm 15 really got me thinking.  Do you know where you are going when you die?  My Uncle Chris would say, “Do you know, that you know, that you know are going to heaven?’  It is a yes or no question.  I don’t know works, too.  But I hope that this helps you out.  

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Recommended Bibles (if you purchase via these affiliate links, you will support Bible Talk!): 

• NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover 
• NIV Life Application Study Bible 
• The Passion Translation New Testament 
• The Jesus Bible Artist Edition 
• NLT Wide Margin Bible 
• NET Full Notes Bible 
• NRSV CS Lewis Bible 
• NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible 
• Mr. Pen Highlighters 

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A lot of topics were covered in this one with guest, Heather Cannon!  We talked about being the wife of a resident, infertility, adoption, pregnancy, post-partum depression/anxiety, yoga, breathing . . . good grief!  You will learn something new I promise you!

Be sure to check out Heather Cannon's Yoga Studio: Yoga Redeemed
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