Upstreamers

Working through the Bible with a focus on trust. I found some amazing insights into how I can trust God more! And, for those of you who are feeling down because you've already blown your New Year's Resolution - there's some encouragement for you at the end.

Many women try to impact the world, but we must remember that our best legacy is family. What will your kids remember your family was about? What are the values you are passing along in the way you schedule your time, and how you respond to kids and husband? I'm often so challenged when I remember that all the small moments of my life add up to a legacy.

In this episode I share a few areas I'm hopeful my kids will absorb from living under our roof for 18 years. What do you want to pass along?

Secular music can teach us and give us an idea of what the culture around us, the individual people in our midst believe. A recent song, Flowers by Miley Cyrus, speaks to something on women's hearts. Understanding her song's perspective on love can teach us a few things. Are you willing to listen?

The world, as usual has a wrong view of a holiday - Valentines Day. But is it wrong? Should we ignore it or downplay it? 

I want to talk about how we can respond to Valentines Day by preparing for it. As Christian wives, there are things we should and shouldn't do for this holiday of love. 

Sheltering - what does it mean? Is it negative or positive? And what is going on in my world as it pertains to growing in trust. God is really after me...

Many Christians are okay with their kids playing Pokemon, with going to Yoga classes themselves and claim that the Enneagram has done wonders for their marriage. Well, is that okay? I've decided to go out on a limb and share my own reasons for ditching these three things.

A great article on the inescapable link between Yoga and Hindu worship.
https://praisemoves.com/about-praisemoves/why-a-christian-alternative-to-yoga/yoga-postures-are-offerings-to-hindu-gods/

In this episode I talk about two things:

1. Needs vs Desires - What do we need to truly survive according to the world and according to the Kingdom of God? What differences are there?

2. M&Ms - Are you feeling represented as a woman in this cruel world? M&Ms have your back and have created an entire bag full of woman-inspired candies to promote, well I can't even type it, just go listen!

M&M wokie article:
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mm-s-goes-woke-offers-all-female-candy-package-featuring-new-purple-character-who-promotes-inclusivity

Want to become a follower of Christ?
https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-bridge-to-life/

Are you looking to start a Bible Reading Plan? A lot of people do this on January 1st. Well, it doesn't matter when you start. I want to give you some encouragement about when and how to begin. God can speak through His word to whatever is going on in our hearts and minds. 

I was recently amazed by how God showed me about "trust" using Genesis 1, which never uses the word. 

What do Luke 18 and Jerry Springer have to do with one another?

As moms, we struggle with many sin issues: worry, comparison, fear. Sure, we readily admit these faults. But what about pride? Although pride isn't something women usually share as a struggle, it really affects our relationships and our reactions to others. 

This week I saw my pride and comparison front and center. They played together like friends and I saw another side of pride in myself. Thankfully, our God is amazing and helps us to see ourselves in light of his nature, not just what the world calls good. 

It's so easy to take recommendations from a friend at church about books, movies, media etc. But what are we doing? We are responsible, not other parents for our kid's upbringing. Sure, ask your friends what they do, but don't stop there. Search out what God's Word says...develop your own convictions. We cannot afford to trust another person's word when our child's mind and spirit are at stake.

Who do you look to instead of God's Word to give you advice? Do you test everything by the Word?