Forgiveness is the passive fruit of knowing your value in the place it came into question. These words rang in my heart for weeks after Jesus said it. In this week's episode, we talk about how living from our value empowers us to love and forgive everyone in our life. We look at how Jesus defined this reality in His life on earth. No matter what they did to Him, He loved. Be equipped to discover how forgiveness truly happens, and to no longer give control of your wellbeing to anyone other than God! Verses referenced in this week's episode: Luke 23:24For this episode's recipe and more visit www.rhythmsofhome.com

In the last topic in our self-care series, we explore something truly beautiful: our connection with God. Jesus Christ forever made us on right terms with God. Bonner shares about how Jesus brought him from a place of approaching God from obligation and guilt to a place of expectancy, joy, and desire. Be equipped to enjoy the connection with God that you already have because of Jesus and to set up a rhythm of special time with Him in your life. It’s what we were made for! Verses referenced in this week’s episode: Romans 5:10 || Galatians 4:6 For this week’s recipe and more visit www.rhythmsofhome.com

You weren’t made to run on empty. In life, we were made to live lightly and freely, without anything heavy or ill-fitting hindering us from a life of wholeness. In today’s episode, Bonner shares a few stories from his life about how listening to his capacity has enhanced his overall joy and peace in life. Be equipped to identify your capacity, value it, and to make changes in life that honor what you need. Verse referenced in today’s episode: Matthew 11:28-30For this episode's recipe and more visit www.rhythmsofhome.com

Enjoyment & celebration are trademarks of our new Home in God. In this week's episode, which just happens to be the 3rd episode in our self-care series, Bonner talks about the beautiful impact that celebration has on the heart, and how prioritizing our own enjoyment fills our soul. Be equipped to set rhythms of enjoyment and celebration in your own life! For this week's recipe and more visit www.rhythmsofhome.com

In the 2nd episode of our self-care series we talk about how vital and transformative it is to engage with our own hearts. It is far easier to ignore what’s going on inside and give in to the hustle and bustle of life than it is to explore and give our hearts air time! However, when we ignore and suppress what’s happening internally, we cause dissonance in our own selves. Being honest and real and exploring what we are feeling is a vital part of living the wholehearted life that God intended for us. You matter enough to give weight to what’s happening inside of you. Be equipped to give value to your own process and engage with what’s happening in your heart! For this week’s recipe and more visit rhythmsofhome.com Verses referenced in today's episode: Proverbs 4:23 || Psalm 62:8

You count. I remember the first time I heard Father whisper that to my heart. It was one of those times that cut directly to the core. In today’s episode, we lay the foundation for our 3 weeks on Valuing Yourself. I share a few stories about how God set me free from this lie: “you don’t matter.” Learning to value myself led me to be able to bestow greater value to others in my life. Be equipped to value yourself, your process, your journey, your emotions, and to love others with a more whole and full heart!

 

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Verses referenced in today’s episode:

Matthew 12:34 || Matthew 22:39

My hero, “Papa Ken” Helser, joined the show! He is the founder of A Place for the Heart in North Carolina, which is a ministry devoted to helping people live from the heart - moving from head knowledge about God to heart knowledge of Him and His goodness. He has devoted his life to chasing after the heart of God, and bringing others into the boundless goodness of God with him. He has travelled the world sharing the message of God’s heart for decades. In this episode, Ken talks about…

The effortlessness of being one with God (3:25)Living loved (5:15)The difference between information and experience (9:00)Having our very desires become indistinguishable from God’s (15:00)

Intimate relationship with God (21:00)

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My friend, world-renowned author and blogger, Sarah Bessey, joined me on the podcast and we had such a good time! In Part 2, we talked about:-Sarah's light touch with controversial topics. (0:25)-The glory that is hidden inside John chapters 13-17 (4:00)

-How her son encounters God in prayer (6:00)-The life-changing effect of abiding in God's love (9:00)-The amazingness of Jesus Christ (12:00)-She answers a few of your questions (14:00)

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In this episode, I may or may not share a story of a practical joke Jesus played on me some years ago...and it may or may not be embarrassing. It involves sap, shaving cream, and the mountains of Virginia. Also, we explore the humanity of Jesus and how He deeply enjoyed His time with His disciples and friends. Be equipped to enjoy a real friendship with God, where you can talk about anything and everything, or just enjoy each other's company in silence.For more information and this episode's recipe, visit rhythmsofhome.com.