You might have heard a bit about deliverance in the past year. You may have even seen that there was a movie in theaters supposing to deliver people from demons. I talk about what I discern there, and move on to the fact that our deliverance is done. We only need to stay close to Jesus and be transformed by His truth and love.

More on the topic, Is Deliverance Ministry Biblical?

My dear old blog: Bittersweet Farm Gift Shop

Ann Voskamp's Amazing book: WayMaker

In our world, we do everything we can to avoid suffering. What if we are actually avoiding the biggest blessing God intends to give us? When I heard a Pastor say that we need to prepare our minds to embrace suffering, I realized something powerful. Somehow, having someone state the truth plainly resonates and firms up the truths that are waiting to be called out of our hearts. That is the aim of today's show. So you know. :)

Links mentioned:

Blog Post on Suffering

Alliance Bible Church

Pr. Brian Dainsberg's podcast

Sermon on Suffering

S2 Ep4 On the heels of our AWAKEN retreat, I found the stories of the speakers dovetailed with the Bible stories of Hannah and Esther in not only awakening to their calling, but in enduring suffering, in waiting for God to turn things around (which He always does for those who LOOK to Him!), and in pursuing hope and joy.

I mention Michael Card's song HOPE

And Corrie Stanway's ministry: Integrity and Grace

Here are photos of our retreat: AWAKEN and CROWNED

It usually happens to me when circumstances are bearing down upon me from many directions, and I’m so busy taking care of things that I fail to mind my mind and I end up feeling like I might lose my mind. Can you relate? In today's show, I tell the story of the day I felt like the sky was falling and how the Lord rescued me from the ditch of fear and unbelief.

S2 EP 2

Based on the similar words of two Psalms: 57:8 and Psalm 108:2 which say, "Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!" I did a little study on the value of singing. Then, I tested it. Listen for what I found. And then you will try it too! Here is the article I referenced on THE VALUE OF SINGING:

Thank you for joining me for SEASON 2 of Whole and Free! This season, I'm going to talk about awakening. Who couldn't use an ongoing revival? I believe God's plan for what we've been through--with the crown virus, political unrest, relational conflict and so much more--has always been to revive His Bride. In this episode, I talk about the first thing that needs awakening in every soul. The song I mentioned is AWAKEN by Natalie Grant

In this episode, I talk about the blessing of our pain when it brings us closer to Jesus.

DISCLAIMER: When I talk about the blessing of our pain, and when I use the word "battering" I don't in any way believe God condones anything that harms people. What I want to convey is the fact that God is always near when people sin against us, and He is able to not only comfort us, build us up, encourage us, heal us, and reveal His love to us, but to work it for our good and His glory. (You will see this in Romans 8) This theme is ALL THROUGH Scripture-most notably in the story of Joseph's betrayal and false accusation as well as our Savior's betrayal and false accusation. God makes it clear that all unconfessed sin will ultimately be judged.

I suggest you spend some time reading and digesting Romans 8.

Also, I announce that I am taking the month of July off and will resume with Season 2 of Whole and Free in August.

God created each of us in His image with certain needs which reflect Him. Every need we have is meant to be filled by Him. In this episode I give a contrast of the two ways to get our needs met: by leaning on our own understanding which leads to conflict, or by trusting in the Lord with all our hearts which leads to living a satisfying and fruitful life both here and in eternity. You can find my Bible study, Divine Conversations here.

Mentioned: Freedom In Christ Ministries

On this episode we dig into subtle lies and their power to steal from us.

Freedom's foundation is TRUTH. And the truth is ... If we believe truth is relative and that everyone can have their own truth, we will see (we are seeing this) people in bondage. Because, friends, there is no getting around this–lies lead to prison. 

Whether a literal jail cell or a soul-wasting disease of the heart and mind.