Women - we are Esthers! We have been created for "such a time as this." (Esther 4:14) It is time that we step out of our comfort zones and come together in prayer and action to make a difference in our nation.

Join me on October 12th in praying for the US either in person in DC or via livestream. Go to www.amillionwomen.org to register and get the link.

Scriptures in this episode:

2 Chronicles 7:14

As women, we often feel like we have to be the hero and make it happen. Sometimes we secretly like being the hero. :) Other times we want someone to come rescue us! When we surrender things to God, we find out who our ultimate hero is.

Scriptures used in this episode:

Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:21

This is part of the Keys to Healthy Relationships Series

Whether it's fighting or disagreeing or other trials of life, there is a place to start to find healing. This key is intimacy with Jesus. Going to Jesus and allowing Him to work in our own hearts, will begin to turn things around in our relationships. I've seen it work in my own life and the lives of others.

Scriptures used in this episode:

Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 11:28, Romans 12:1-2

It's so easy for relationships to slip into "work" mode and talk mostly of logistics. To have a "GREAT" marriage, there needs to be a deep friendship which includes intimate heart talk.

Creating safe spaces is the key.

Scriptures used in this episode:

Genesis 2:24, 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Another key to healthy relationships is cultivating a culture of honor in your home. We don't talk about honor much anymore. We don't always know how to show it. In this episode we look at a few ways to create a culture of honor.

Scriptures in this episode:

Romans 12:10, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 18:12, Proverbs 22:4, Proverbs 29:23

Five Principles of Honor:

1 - Honoring someone is respecting their position.

2 - Honoring someone is not speaking ill of them or to them.

3 - Honoring someone is fighting against selfishness.

4 - Honoring someone is listening to their thoughts and feelings and taking them into

5 – Humility fosters honor.

Scriptures in this episode:

Romans 12:17-19, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:15

Sometimes I act like an undercover Christian. Why? I don't know. Jesus calls us to be salt and light. Are we making others thirsty for what we have?

Scriptures in this episode:

Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:12

Do you have negative voices in your mind that keep you discouraged? Good news - You have power over your thoughts! Learn how to choose what to think.

Scriptures used in this episode:

1 Kings 19:11-13, John 10:10, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Isaiah 55:8