Unquenchable Hope

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The bad news? The Bible says, “All we like sheep have gone astray.” The very, very good news? We have a Good Shepherd who takes care of us, comes looking for us if we go astray, and  leads us to some very green pastures if we follow Him. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about all things sheep and about Jehovah Rohi, the name of God that means “The Lord My Shepherd.” 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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At your lowest, your highest, and during all the moments in between, God sees you. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about El Roi, the name of God that means “The God Who Sees.” (And if you get the Jetson’s theme song stuck in your head when you read or hear this name, you’re not alone.) Whether this reality distresses or delights you, it’s just a fact: God never takes His eyes off of you. In fact, you’re tattooed on the palm of His hands! 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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When you’re feeling bad, who do you call first? In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about a healer who’s on call 24/7, never gets a diagnosis wrong and get this—never sends you a bill. His name is Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. Since God calls Himself by that name, so can we, and He should be our first call, every time, no matter what ails us.

Here are the two books Mary Ann mentions in this podcast:
 “Emotional Healing in 3 Easy Steps” by Praying Medic 
 “Winning the War In Your Mind” by Craig Groeschel
 (Both of these books are available on amazon.com.)

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Whether it comes as a just-in-the-nick-of-time “mailbox miracle” or a steady, constant supply, God promises to meet our needs. The hard part? He meets it His way, in His timing. And sometimes that can make us uncomfy. In this episode Mary Ann and Luanne talk about Jehovah Jireh (the Lord will provide), the name of God revealed in the epic story of Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah. And as the ladies discuss, God's provision goes way beyond just our financial needs. If you don't feel like God has provided for you, open your eyes—there might just be a ram  coming up the other side of the mountain for you.

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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So, let’s slap the very best version of our resumés (no embellishing, you Millennials) down on the table and compare them to God’s. Did we create the stars and name them all? Did we carve out the Grand Canyon or build the Alps? Do we know the number of hairs on every human being’s head? Uh, no. So why do we think we can do a better job running our lives than He can? In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about El Shaddai, the name of God with an interesting literal meaning (many-breasted one) and a powerful practical meaning (the Almighty, All-Sufficient God). He’s the God who wants us to lean upon His chest and hear His heartbeat as He pours out love, wisdom and other good stuff on us. Got a situation that seems impossible? Call on El Shaddai. Nothing’s too hard for Him!

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Most of us have probably done it. With our mouths we say to Jesus, “You are my Lord,” but our actions say, “You’re not the boss of me!” In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about Adonai, the name of God that means “master and lord.” Parting with earthly possessions, forgoing Caribbean vacations, choosing to do what is almost everyone’s greatest fear (public speaking)—the ladies share lots of personal stories that illustrate what it means to call Jesus “Adonai,” and the blessings and hope that come from obeying and trusting Him.

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Most of us realize that real life isn’t a Hallmark movie, and that means Christmas can sometimes feel more like something to conquer or survive than the warm, fuzzy, joyous, oozing-with-love holiday we want and expect it to be. If we focus on that gap between our lofty expectations and reality, we’re likely to wrestle with some tough emotions. But in this episode Mary Ann and Luanne offer some practical advice about navigating this season and keeping the focus where it should be. If you want to dial up your joy meter, dial down your holiday-hoopla expectations, determine you’re going to be all about blessing and serving others, and take some time to think about and praise God for how He  orchestrated the events of your life to bring you to Himself and rescue you from sin. THAT’s how you can have yourself a merry Christmas … and a merry life. 

 Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's "Live. Learn. Laugh!." 

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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What kind of God would volunteer to be tempted like we are and to feel what we feel—the good, the bad and the ugly? Our God, that’s Who! As the ladies kick off a series on the names of God in the Bible, each of which gives us a glimpse of His amazing character, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about Immanuel--"God with us.” God has always wanted to be with His people and when Jesus came to live as a man on this fallen planet—Immanuel—He demonstrated that desire in a beautiful, glorious way.

Here are some of the Scripture references Mary Ann mentioned in this episode: Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 124:8 and 9:10; Isaiah 50:10 and 7:14; and Luke 1:78-79.

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com. 

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

(Music Title:  “Makani” by Scandinavianz & AXM https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz/scandinavianz-axm-makani. Released by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic.)

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Boy, can Satan be very creative when he wants to mess up the life-giving, life-changing time we want and need to spend alone with God. He can—and we’re not making this up—even use a barking deer to distract and disturb us. Just ask Mary Ann about that. If you think you’re the only one who finds it hard to carve out time to spend with God in prayer and Bible reading, or to focus on God while you’re trying to commune with Him, you’re not. But since it’s essential for our spiritual health, former coaches Luanne (volleyball) and Mary Ann (tennis) will summon their old coaching skills to get you fired up about connecting with the One who promises that in His presence, we can find fullness of joy. 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is out and available for order through her website (see below) and amazon.com. 

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

(Music Title:  “Makani” by Scandinavianz & AXM https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz/scandinavianz-axm-makani. Released by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic.)

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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If the CREATOR OF EVERYTHING called you up, you’d probably answer (after you regained consciousness … and unless, like Mary Ann, you don’t answer calls from strange area codes). Well, guess what? God IS calling—all day, every day—because He wants to share His heart with you and for you to pour out your heart to Him. That time alone with God  is essential if we’re going to grow and flourish in our faith, so why’s it such a struggle? Mary Ann says her house is quiet but her brain is noisy; Luanne says she desperately wants to get back to the days of yore when God regularly woke her up in the wee hours to spend time with Him. How about you? Is this a discipline you’ve mastered or a struggle? Either way, we all need to be reminded of this one amazing truth: God wants to spend time with us.

As promised, here’s the quote Mary Ann read from Bill Gaultiere:
 “Continually Jesus withdrew from people, daily life activities, and the demands of his ministry to be alone with the Father and pray. Jesus’ solitude and silence is a major theme in the Gospels. His ongoing, intimate relationship with His Abba was the source of His compassion, wisdom, and power that we see on every page of the Gospels. ….. It’s how He began his ministry. It’s how He made important decisions. It’s how He dealt with troubling emotions like grief. It’s how He dealt with the constant demands of His ministry and cared for His soul. It’s how He taught His disciples. It’s how He prepared for important ministry events. It’s how He prepared for His death on the cross.”

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is out and available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com. 

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns, on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

(Music Title:  “Makani” by Scandinavianz & AXM https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz/scandinavianz-axm-makani. Released by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic.)

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .