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   Number 1: Ep 82 Leaving a Trail to Jesus with Jennifer Dukes Lee

   Jennifer Dukes Lee, popular author, speaker, and blogger has learned much from the land. An Iowa farmer's wife, she's embraced deep lessons from God and about her walk with her "CEO" by observing the cycle of seasons, seeds planted, unruly weather, and all-in-all relying on God to bring the harvest. "There's always a harvest," she speaks from experience and confidence. You will love her practical ideas on how to leave "a trail of love of Jesus" as well as how she came to write her latest book— Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl Coming out this week. Can't wait! Lovely Jennifer is offering one free copy of this spanking new book. Comment on blog or instagram to be entered! About "Growing Slow": We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow. Jennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the never ending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting. Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you: Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps Comment on blog or insta to be entered. Extra entries when you tag a friend or six! Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control. She loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now he’s her CEO. Find Jennifer at www.JenniferDukesLee.com and on Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee. Available this week on Amazon! GROWING SLOW GROWING SLOW BIBLE STUDY Jennifer's earlier books: IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL BIBLE STUDY THE HAPPINESS DARE LOVE IDOL ______________ We were talking about the term "Hot Dish" this week on the Welcome Heart, Welcome Home Facebook group (you're invited, btw.) Jennifer's Iowan recipe qualifies as a Hot Dish! Jennifer's KETO TURKEY/CHICKEN CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS About 4 cups of leftover cooked turkey or chicken Veggies, such as mushrooms, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower. I've even taken a Normandy blend from the freezer and used that. 6 cloves garlic 4 T butter 1 cup of cheddar, or any other type of cheese you like KETO WHITE SAUCE 2 T butter 1 block cream cheese 1 1/2 c heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper nutmeg Dice/slice the veggies to your like. Shred the turkey/chicken. In a large pot, melt the 4 T butter. Add the garlic and veggies. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until veggies are cooked to your liking. Add the shredded meat and mix it all together. Set aside. Preheat over to 350. In a separate pot, melt the 2 T of butter. Add the cream cheese, cut into small cubes. Mix with whisk. Add heavy cream. Whisk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, parmesan. Heat until it starts to bubble. Pour sauce over meat and veggies in the other pot. Transfer to casserole dish. Sprinkle cheddar over all. Bake for 15 min or until cheese becomes golden. _____________ Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another. For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study. Check out the first chapter then BUY HERE. One for you and one for a friend. Learn to do hospitality with a friend. 12 recipes included. LEADER'S GUIDE AVAILABLE.

   May 09, 2021·32min
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   Number 2: Ep 81 Our Daily Mission From Jesus: An Expert With Bottom Lines

   Did you write your Manifesto after hearing my ziplining story? See Ep 79, if not. Companies and ministries alike know the significance of creating a great mission statement. I find them in the back of magazines, church bulletins, and online articles. People want others to know what they are about, and in the believer’s case, Who they are about. We know right away with Paul that His mission is about Someone, not something. Philippians 3:8 reads: “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.” Perhaps that’s the defining difference between religion and Christianity. God calls us to Himself through His Son, Jesus, and we need to clear out all things extraneous that keep us from relating well with Him. Here's your assignment today (or maybe tomorrow, but be sure to do it!) Loving God and others gives us something to do, and we all love a good To-Do List. Our daily mission is to figure out how to fill in the blanks: Lord, today I will love You by__________ and love others by __________. We know what to fill in by keeping our ears open and hearts pliable. ____________ Here's a great way to love God and others: Invite someone over! ____________ Are you looking for a new and fresh Bible study to do this summer? I'm offering the first chapter of Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, A 12-Week Bible Study FREE Sign up here and get a taste of God's hosting and how to pass along His welcoming heart. Twelve recipes included. Pray about who to invite to the study and to your table. You'll know God better. You'll love each other more. And, you can try a new recipe every week. ENJOY! PS With an order of three or more books, you can receive the Digital Leader's Guide FREE. Send me your Amazon order number and I'll email it to you! View all products on welcomeheart.com/shop __________________ How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe: Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there: For further thoughts on faith, food, and legacy--follow Sue at WelcomeHeart.com

   May 02, 2021·17min
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   Number 3: Ep 80 What Makes a Strong Woman Strong? with Marva Smith

   Marva Smith is a writer, speaker, coach and all-around encourager and hails from the British Virgin Islands. She began writing at her website Sun, Sparkle, Shine to help her through the grief of the loss of her father. More losses were to come, and she learned through each one that she found her true strength—not in herself, but in who God made her. She comes from a long line of Carribean strong women, and you will be strengthened as you hear her legacy of faith and dependence. Marva is a Caribbean-based management consultant, leadership trainer, work and life strategist, and author. Yet, her favorite titles are daughter of God, wife to her husband of 17 years, and mom to two teens. As a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach she is passionate about equipping, inspiring and empowering women to thrive beyond the nine to five, and does this through her courses, coaching and online community Free to Thrive. Her ideal day starts while it’s still dark with her Bible in one hand and coffee in the other. Connect with Marva on her website MarvaSmith.com and on social media using the handle @marvatsmith on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Subscribe to her YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarvaTSmith) where she hosts How She Does It – an interview series showcasing real women sharing real hope about work, life and faith. GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN "SHE WRITES FOR HIM: BLACK VOICES OF WISDOM" COMMENT BELOW TO BE ENTERED, OR ON INSTAGRAM OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS! EACH COMMENT PROVIDES ANOTHER ENTRY! (GIVEAWAY ends Wednesday at midnight) Marva is part of this beautiful new book: She Writes for Him: Black Voices Voices of Wisdom. Read about it here. Find out more at: Marva Smith: Thrive Beyond the Nine-to-Five. Life is too short to miss out on what matters. I get it. You’ve been giving your all to your work and career. But one day you turned around and something was missing. It’s not that you don’t love what you do. It’s just that you know there’s more to life than work — if only you could find a way to balance it all. There never seems to be enough time to fit in the things you love. You’re tired of striving and meeting everyone else’s expectations, only to leave the leftovers for the important people in your life. Or worse, you never have time to take care of you. You’re wondering what it would look like to thrive — not just in work but in life too. Well, guess what? It’s totally possible because here’s what I know… You were made for more. Follow Marva: Website is: https://www.marvasmith.com/ Shop can be found here: https://store.sunsparkleshine.com/ Newsletter sign-up is at: http://bit.ly/thrivesubscribe which gives subscribers access to my Thrive Insider Resource Library including: SMART Goals Setting Tips for the Purpose Driven Woman Make Space for Alone Time - Personal Retreat Guide Monthly Planning Pages My Mid-Year Review printable e-workbook So fun to get a taste of the Carribean with Marva's recipe for Jonny Cake: Fried Raised Johnny Cakes 1 package dry yeast 4 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons softened margarine or shortening 1 ¼ cups warm water 2 teaspoons salt Oil for frying In large bowl, combine dry yeast, 2 cups flour, sugar and salt. Add softened shortening. Pour in very warm water and beat for a few minutes. Add balance of flour to form dough that does not stick t the sides of bowl. Turn on lightly floured board and knead for about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape johnny cakes by forming balls and pressing into 3” rounds about ½ think. Let rest for about 2 minutes. Fry in shallow oil. Brown one side then turn to brown the other side. Remove from fat and drain. Serves 12. 12! Sounds like companys's coming! Let me know if you try it. ___________ Read about Sue’s topics and testimonials at womenspeakers.com How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe: Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there: OR Subscribe to Welcome Heart's weekly email newsletter, blog updates, and podcast notes, here!

   April 25, 2021·28min
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   Number 4: Ep 79 Is Ziplining Part of Your Mission Statement?

   I went ziplining once. Just once. To say I did. Today's episode is about what it means to create a "Mission Statement." Do you have a manifesto for life? Paul's mission rang out loud and clear in Philippians 1:21—"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" (I felt that dying part right before running off the ledge. Six times.) To write a mission statement is a great exercise. To base it on who we are in Christ—and then live out that mission statement—is greater yet. I'd love to hear what you come up with. Mine is my tagline on the blog: "To know and show the heart of God." Sometimes that can feel like ziplining. _____________ Have you gotten your new copy of The Joyful Life Magazine? It's all about creativity. For this we were born! So beautiful. Order yours today and one for a friend, HERE. I love their Mission Statement: "The Joyful Life inspires women to pursue joy and discover beauty in their daily lives by grounding their hearts in Christ and leading them to live and love well—for the purpose of glorifying God." There you go! Pursue joy, discover beauty, grounded in Christ, leading to live and love well. Now it's your turn! Subscribe here to receive weekly inspiration, including some recipes, not necessarily healthy. And a free first chapter of my Bible Study: Lessons From the Ultimate Host! (including 12 recipes.) Food does bring folks together and to God's table. I invited 32 or so this week but divided it up—friends will come Tuesday or Wednesday and we'll be in the side yard. Should be a blast. My mission statement (which doesn't include ziplining anymore) is all about the inviting heart of God. He calls out from Creation to the Cross til the Marriage Supper of the Lamb: "You are welcome here!" :::::::::: Read about Sue’s topics and testimonials at womenspeakers.com How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe: Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there: OR Subscribe to Welcome Heart's weekly email newsletter, blog updates, and podcast notes, here!

   April 18, 2021·14min
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   Number 5: Ep 78 Legacy of a Re-Purposed Life, with Michelle Rayburn

   Michelle Rayburn, host of Life Re-Purposed Podcast, wanted a transformed life, but as you know, we often need to admit we need transformation before change can begin. She reminds us that change is often slow and usually layered through the years. We can't hurry what God is doing; rather, trust that He is doing a good work inside our hearts and minds while we humbly draw closer to Him. Michelle's legacy of faith, humility, and fun shows through her desire to love others well, as Jesus does. Michelle Rayburn is a freelance writer and podcaster who appreciates how life’s difficulties can turn out to be opportunities to learn and grow. She loves dark chocolate, iced coffee, and a breezy afternoon in the hammock with a good book. She’s the author of several Christian living books, including Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs. She has been married to her husband, Phil, for 30 years and they have successfully launched two sons into adulthood. If lighthearted sarcasm were a course for credit, she could teach it as a second language. More books from Michelle: Life, Repurposed: Stories of Grace, Hope, and Restored Faith You’ll find comfort, inspiration, and wisdom in these 34 stories from women just like you. Every encouraging account shows hope and renewed faith as they have come through trials and tough times, including family struggles, infertility, health challenges, doubt, fear, human trafficking, depression, heartbreak, loss, and more. Plus, thought-provoking questions to use on your own for reflection or for group discussion. PS I'm one of those 34 stories - get your copy today! The Repurposed and Upcycled Life: When God Turns Trash to Treasure Are there experiences you'd rather toss in the dumpster? Discover the repurposed and upcycled life. With her laugh-out-loud way of looking at life, Michelle will help you see how some of your greatest disappointments, mistakes, and hurts can be beautiful treasures from God. Part memoir, part inspiration and self-help, this book will help you move forward with new purpose, even in the midst of the trashy stuff of life. A separate small group Bible study is also available. One of Michelle's favorite recipes: Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Bread This isn’t my recipe at all, but I am gluten-free currently, this has been my favorite thing to bake! I keep loaves on-hand in the freezer so I can be ready for any guests. https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-zucchini-bread-double-chocolate/ Thanks, Michelle. I love that you keep these loaves on-hand. I may just make back it to Wisconsin someday! _____________ Two Perfect Gift Ideas for Mother's Day: Life, Repurposed: Stories of Grace, Hope, and Restored Faith The Joyful Life Magazine _______________ Jesus said this about legacy: You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:16 Booking Now for 2022: Read about Sue’s topics and testimonials at womenspeakers.com How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe: Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there: OR Subscribe to Welcome Heart's weekly email newsletter, blog updates, and podcast notes, here!

   April 11, 2021·26min
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