The Grace Narrative

The idea of wholeness really resonates with me. Christ's absolute delight is that we connect with Him in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode we explore a frequently misunderstood saying of Jesus in hopes that it helps us more freely receive grace when we understand what Jesus really meant by being perfect like our God our Father.

Comparing ourselves to others out of our fear and insecurity is like carrying a heavy weight of defeat and discontentment. In this episode we will learn three habits that can release us from the harmful consequences of comparison and help us experience joy, gratitude and security as we embrace God's way in the everyday.

Missing out on the beauty of today is the result of wishing for the past or longing for the future. A big part of rejoicing in the day that the Lord has made is intentionally observing, being attentive, as well as seizing and savoring the moment. We esteem each day as the gift that it is. When we choose awareness over distractedness we are able to appreciate the becoming that is happening right now. The practice of living in gratitude cultivates the joy of being fully present and embracing the abundant life Christ gives us.

We all know how valuable closure is when we are ending a chapter in life and beginning a new one. Sometimes the circumstances surrounding closure are less than ideal. When we leave it up to others to give us closure, we can become disappointed when our expectations are not met. What if instead of depending on societal norms to provide us with closure, we leaned into our creative nature and generated that for ourselves? It is possible and you are capable. Listen in for the details that will empower you to create your own closure.

From time to time we all get distracted from what is most important. This happened to me a few years ago when I realized I was putting more time into entertaining my kids at Easter than making sure that they understood the spiritual significance of it. In this episode, we learn how observing the Seder meal helps us keep the main thing the main thing when it comes to celebrating Easter.

Transformation begins with dying to the old life and results in becoming new in Christ. But oftentimes we fail to acknowledge the importance of the struggle in between- the "messy middle". This episode reflects on the trial and error and the perseverance that are part of the struggle and how God's grace is in the midst of it all.

At one time or another, we all long for transformation - dramatic change. Transformation involves different stages and if we want to experience life-altering and long-lasting change, then we have to embrace all stages. In today's episode we will talk about the crucial first step of letting the old fall away so that the new has a place to live.

One way to experience less stress, more peace and more freedom in your life is to release others from your expectations and judgments. This is the principle of separate realities and the result is the miracle of grace. When we extend grace to others, we reap a blessing as well.

Even when clarity alludes us, we can still be creative within our calling and follow arrows over answers. This means we choose to live in the present and take the very next microstep on our journey, remember that faith means I can do what I am called to do even when fear is whispering in my ear. This episode describes how we are free to create without needing the clarity of every detail found in the end result because we know that "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

In this episode, we finish the two part series of "How to Live with Vision" by learning about The Focus Factor. The secret to understanding how to keep your vision in the forefront of your mind is embracing the truth that your energy follows your focus. We will share three strategies that, when implemented with intention, result in vision becoming reality.