I'm wrapping up the confidence in Christ series by talking about God's Call. Jesus wants you to know him as father first and he wants intimacy with you. He wants you to know who you are and what he has called you to do in Christ! 

Bible Verses mentioned: 

Romans 8:28

Psalm 119:105

James 1:2-5

Romans 2:6-8

Luke 11:28

Malachi 3:3

Proverbs 8:17

Jeremiah 29:13

I'm so excited to talk to you guys today about having confidence in Christ's authority. I think it is so easy to look around our world and doubt and lack belief that God is the most high God and that he has all authority. And so I want to just encourage you guys today. 

Christ holds all the confidence you need! Don't let the wounds of your past hold you back from seeing God's protection. In this episode I'm reminding you of God's amazing promises of protection for those who follow him! 

Scriptures: 

Psalm 23

2 Samuel 22:3-4

Proverbs 19:23

Psalm 46:1

Psalm 138:7

Psalm 103

Psalm 32:7

1 John 5:18

Isaiah 41:10

Psalm 91:1-6

2 Timothy 4:18

2 Thessalonians 3:3

You are a daughter of the highest God. It’s imperative you start walking confident in Christ. In this series, I’m encouraging you from the truth of God’s word.

I’m going to remind you how to be confident in Christ’s love, protection, authority, provision, peace, and plan. You were made on purpose for a purpose and it’s time to shine!

• Genesis 1:27
• John 3:16
• 1John 3:1
• Romans 5:8
• 1John 4 :9-12
• Romans 5:5
• Galatians 2:20
• Colossians 3:12
• 1John 4:7
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Dear God, Please reveal your love to me. Heal the places of hurt in my heart that block me from receiving your love! Please show me the areas where I need to be filled with your love so I can extend that same love to others. Give me the confidence to love others in truth. I receive your love by faith in Jesus Name, Amen

In this episode Mental Health Counselor Melissa Clark joins me on a discussion about Anxiety. Melissa has a passion for helping women through Anxiety. She shares parts of her story and struggles with anxiety and why she is so passionate about helping walk others through the effects of it. She highlights some of the symptoms of anxiety and gives us some practical tips to overcome anxiety.

Today’s Guest Monika Kirkland is a wife, mother of four, author and blogger. She lives with her family in Southern California where her and her husband work in full time ministry at Mountain View Church. She is passionate about following Jesus and encouraging others to walk in the freedom and peace found in Christ! You can connect with her on instagram @monikakirkland and on her websitewww.monikakirkland.com!

Today we are talking about connecting to the heart of God. Monika shares how encountering God changed her life. She shares how in surrendering her heart to God she was able to in return gain so much goodness. Peace isthe strongest fruit she gained after a gradual surrender of her heart. She shares how she was able to encounter God’s love and acceptance even after years of struggling with roots of rejection! We talk about the adventure of walking with God and how everything good and fruitful comes from him! We talk about practical steps you can take to grow closer to God! I know this episode will encourage you!

In this episode I interview Nicole Rowan.

Nicole Is a Wife, Mom, Author and traveling minister. She is the founder of the Orange County Women’s Conference. Nicole is passionate about equipping and encouraging people in their true potential and place in the kingdom of God. In this episode we talk about how to live bold for Christ and have a strong faith! 

This is the last episode in the Family First Series!

Cultivating a Christian environment in your personal life and home is key. I stress the importance of modeling your walk with Christ in order for your children to learn and grow in their own Christlike character. I talk about the how the effectiveness of spiritual disciplines, avoiding hypocrisy, and putting your family first all contribute to instilling Christlike character in your kids. This episode is packed with scripture and nuggets of wisdom to help you on your journey!!! 

• Galatians 6:9
• Mark 7
• Proverbs 4:23
• Deuteronomy 11:19
• Jeremiah 17:9-10
• Matthew 12:34
• Romans 12:2
• 1 Peter 5
• Hebrews 4:12
• Ephesians 1
• Colossians 3:21
• 1 John 2:16
• John 15
• 2 Corinthians 5
• Deuteronomy 5:16
• Proverbs 13:1
• Ephesians 6:1
• Colossians 3:20
• James 3:2
• 1 John 1:8

We are in the middle of the Family First Series and today I am so excited to talk to you about maintaining marriage in the midst of motherhood. It is so important and yet, I also know how hard it is and how it takes intentional work to pour into your marriage. 

*Although this episode is not explicit I do discuss sex and the role it plays within marriage. 

In this episode I talk about the balance between motivation and destruction that comparison can cause. I give you practical tips to overcome the negative side of comparison. I stress the importance of being intentional in your motherhood and how that can help you fight comparison. I give you tips and ideas for creating your own culture in your motherhood.

Reflection questions:

Who are you?

What are your values?

What are your priorities for motherhood?

You will have to listen to get the rest!

Scriptures:

James 3:16

Romans 12:10

Titus 2: 3-5

Ephesians 2:10

1 Timothy 6-8