Heart Lessons Podcast
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 282 ratingsInspiring and encouraging women to walk well in the story that God has written for them by interviewing amazing women who are doing that very thing. Real women. Real stories. Real faith.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Episode 88: God is Good No Matter What
May 06, 2019 11:36 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBToday’s episode features beavered mother Courtney Hughes. Courtney lost her sweet son, Will, after a fierce 96 day battle in the NICU. From Will’s life, Courtney and her family have created The Will King Foundation – a foundation that seeks to provide heart treatment for children in need in developing countries. They have had the opportunity to sponsor three little girls in developing countries and provide them life-saving heart treatment surgeries, and they hope to sponsor many more in the ...
Episode 87: From Broken to Brave
April 25, 2019 16:18 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBToday's guest is author, speaker, and single-mom of seven, Rachel Marie Martin. Today she opens up about living out her own story of bravery -- of doing things she never thought possible. She describes what it was like to develop this beautiful bravery from her most painful and broken places. Heart Lesson:We are not meant to walk this journey alone. We are stronger when we link arms with each other. Purchase Sarah's book:amazon//signed copies// WestBow Press// Barnes&Noble Connect wi...
Episode 86: How God Can Use Our Brokenness for Beauty
April 17, 2019 18:08 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMo Mydlo is an author and speaker with a passion to help women renew their minds in the word of God. Today we have a very open conversation on how God can use all manner of brokenness in our lives to bring beauty into our lives and to the lives of others. Connect with Mo:website// books// youtube// instagram// facebook Connect with Sarah:instagram// facebook// shop Heart Lesson:You are not alone. Mo is looking forward to: Being a MiMi! Son's first baseball game, family dinners, 7-wee...
Episode 85: Leaning on the God of All Comfort
April 11, 2019 11:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday's episode features Kaitlin Wernet, co-writer of the Book of All Comforts. She opens up her heart and shares about the pain of losing her brother unexpectedly and the comfort she found through God's word, the cross of Christ, and the love and care of others. Connect with Kaitlin:website// instagram// facebook Kaitlin is looking forward to:Seeing the influence of the Book of Comforts and visiting family. Connect with Sarah:instagram// facebook Purchase The Book of Comforts : Gen...
Episode 84: Blooming Beauty in a Desert Season
April 03, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEmail Sarah to join the launch team for Even Broken Can Be Beautiful!! Today's episode of Heart Lessons features author and speaker Allison Allen. She shares with us what it was like to go through a spiritually dry, desert season in her own life, and how God used that to bring about some much-needed growth and healing. She encourages us to see our own spiritual desert seasons as times to reveal, restore, and release our hearts. Heart Lesson:Make sure God is the one holding the pen. All...
Episode 83: Trusting God's Path and Promise
March 27, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBToday I am joined by 5x gestational surrogate, Tiffany Jo Baker. She shares her experience of carrying other women's babies to make their motherhood dreams come true. Today she shares such sweet encouragement about how we can trust the path God uses to lead us to His promises. Tiffany's heart lesson:If you trust that God has given you a promise, trust the path He will use to make it happen. Tiffany is looking forward to: Grandbabies! Connect with Tiffany:website// instagram// facebook/...
Episode 82: My Chic Obsession
March 20, 2019 18:09 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBToday's episode features fashion and lifestyle blogger Carolyn Arentson. We chat about fashion and faith and what we can expect to see this spring! She also talks about her favorite places to shop, how to build a wardrobe for you, and what should be your basic wardrobe staples. My prayer as you listen is that you will feel free to embrace your own sense of fashion – your style that reflects your Creator and who He uniquely designed you to be. Connect with Carolyn: blog// facebook// insta...
Episode 81: Loving Well Within Our Differences
March 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBToday I am joined by author Dorena Williamson. She offers biblical wisdom and insight into how we can love our sisters in Christ well, even when our differences might create obstacles to that goal. Heart Lesson:God is writing my story. Dorena is looking forward to: Hew newest book release!! Connect with Dorena:website// instagram// facebook Connect with Sarah:website// instagram// facebook
Episode 80: The Problem with Envy
March 06, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBToday's episode features Tilly Dillehay, author of Seeing Green: Don't Let Envy Color Your Joy, and today Tilly offers some very insightful wisdom when it comes to being envious of others. My prayer as you listen is that you will be able to identify what exactly you are envying in another woman so that you can confess it before the father and instead of feeling steeped in envy, move toward a relationship filled with praise – both for that woman and for God who crated her. Heart Lesson: The...
Episode 79: The Unaltered Grace of the Gospel
February 27, 2019 18:35 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week we hear from Rachel Lawrence, host of the Unaltered Grace Podcast. Rachel shares her story of coming to Christ and what it means to become more and more like Christ each day. We also talk about the foundations of the gospel and why it’s worth living your life for Jesus. My prayer as you listen is that you will understand the unaltered grace of the gospel – that God’s love never changes – and that it is freely available to all hearts, those committed to Jesus and those just beginn...
Episode 78: Marriage is Sanctifying
February 13, 2019 20:16Today I am joined by Ruth Chou Simons -- the artist, author, and speaker you might better know as Gracelaced. Today we have a very frank, honest, and open discussion about the realities of marriage, both the difficult reality of #marriageissanctifying, and the truth that marriage is designed to be a reflection of God’s love for His church. If you are not married, don’t tune out! This episode offers great encouragement that can really be applied to any relationship. My prayer as you liste...
Episode 78: Marriage is Sanctifying
February 13, 2019 20:16Today I am joined by Ruth Chou Simons -- the artist, author, and speaker you might better know as Gracelaced. Today we have a very frank, honest, and open discussion about the realities of marriage, both the difficult reality of #marriageissanctifying, and the truth that marriage is designed to be a reflection of God’s love for His church. If you are not married, don’t tune out! This episode offers great encouragement that can really be applied to any relationship. My prayer as you liste...
Episode 77: Responding To God's Love Through Worship
February 06, 2019 12:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBToday on Heart Lessons, singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb shares her thoughts on why God’s great love for us compels us to worship with song. My prayer as you listen is that you will see how worshipping the Lord is both our response to His love for us and our expression of love to Him, as well as a reflection of the song God sings over us as His beloved. Connect with Caroline:website// instagram// spotify// youtube Connect with Sarah: instagram
Episode 76: Imperfect Courage
January 30, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBCEO of Noonday Collection, Jessica Honegger, shares the truth that we don't have to have it all figured out before we step forward in faith to do big things for the Lord. We can leave behind our comfort and move forward despite our fears because we know the God who holds us, the God who calls us, and the God who uses imperfect people like us to accomplish big things for His kingdom. Connect with Jessica:website// instagram// NoonDay Collection// Imperfect Courage Connect with Sarah:inst...
Episode 75: Lose Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive
January 23, 2019 12:36 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast we continue our January heart focus of gracious new beginnings as we hear from Jessica Turner, author of The Fringe Hours and Stretched Too Thin. Today, Jessica is going to offer special encouragement to women on how to lose guilt, work smarter, and thrive in the place God created especially for you. My prayer as you listen to this episode is that you will identify the things in your life that are bringing unnecessary guilt, and also those thing...
Episode 74: Spending Time in God's Word Through Verse Mapping
January 16, 2019 15:26 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAuthor Kristy Cambron walks us through the verse mapping technique of studying scripture and encourages us all to foster a love for God's word and be in it daily. Connect with Kristy: website// verse mapping website// instagram Connect with Sarah: website// instagram
Episode 73: Permission to Live Like A Lazy Genius
January 09, 2019 15:27Kendra Adachi, aka The Lazy Genius, gives us permission to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. Connect with Kendra: The Lazy Genius Collective Heart Lesson: Sit with my friend Jesus and abide in His moment by moment presence. Kendra is looking forward to: The Popcast Bachelorette Recap Her book!! (coming summer 2020) Find complete show notes here
Episode 73: Permission to Live Like A Lazy Genius
January 09, 2019 15:27Kendra Adachi, aka The Lazy Genius, gives us permission to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. Connect with Kendra: The Lazy Genius Collective Heart Lesson: Sit with my friend Jesus and abide in His moment by moment presence. Kendra is looking forward to: The Popcast Bachelorette Recap Her book!! (coming summer 2020) Find complete show notes here
Episode 72: The Year of Living Happy
January 03, 2019 11:50 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBHappy New Year! In today's episode of Heart Lessons, Alli Worthington gives us permission to pursue the things which make us most happy, and let go of the things that don't including the tyranny of the urgent, toxic relationships, and a negative life outlook. She reminds us that nothing can shake the joy and happiness we have in Christ. Connect with Alli:website// The Year of Living Happy// podcast// Heart Lesson:God will take care of me. Alli is looking forward to:School starting up ...
Episode 71: Looking Ahead to 2019 + A *BIG* Announcement
December 31, 2018 15:45 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBLooking ahead to 2019 and what to expect from the Heart Lessons Podcast PLUS announcing something very exciting debuting next year. Thank you for all of your support for the show ... it means so much. Here's to a great 2019! Find out more at sarahrieke.com
Episode 70: Surviving the Holiday Hustle
December 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBSarah Bragg of the Surviving Sarah podcast joins me on Heart Lessons today and walks us through how to survive some of the major issues that arise over the holiday season. We talk about things like family plans, decorating, holiday eating, and gift giving. But we don't just talk survival -- Sarah takes our hearts one step further and gives us tools, tips, and tricks to not just survive, but find joy this Christmas season. Download Sarah's free holiday ebook here Connect with Sarah:podcas...
Episode 69: A Better Mom Holiday
December 11, 2018 12:22 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBRuth Schwenk of thebettermom.com encourages mothers to embrace the process of becoming better over striving for perfect by becoming more like Jesus. She also takes that grace-filled principle and applies it to our holiday seasons, encouraging us to celebrate in the way that is best for our own families. Connect with Ruth:website// instagram // facebook// pinterest Books: The Better Mom: Growing in Grace Between Perfection and the Mess The Better Mom Devotional: Shaping Our Hearts A...
Episode 68: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
December 04, 2018 13:22 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAsheritah Ciuciu ushers us into greater joy and wonder of the Christmas season by unwrapping the different names for our Savior, Jesus. Connect with Asheritah:blog// facebook// instagram// book Connect with Sarah this week on instagram for a giveaway of Asheritah's book! Complete show notes at sarahrieke.com/podcast
Episode 67: Finding Her Voice
November 27, 2018 11:23 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBChristian music icon Sandi Patty shares how some very formative experiences in her younger years caused her to feel silenced. In today's episode, she shares her journey of finding her voice again and encourages all of us to speak our stories out loud, to the glory of God the Father. Connect with Sandi: website// instagram// book // youtube // facebook Purchase Sandi's new book, The Voice: Listening for God's Voice and Finding Your Own
Episode 66: A Turquoise Table Thanksgiving
November 13, 2018 12:50 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday on Heart Lessons I chat with Kristin Schell, the wonderful heart behind the Turquoise Table/Front Yard People Movement. Our conversation centers on bringing the heart of the turquoise table--community and genuine connection-- to our Thanksgiving tables. Recipes, how to handle the workload, how to make a guest list -- you'll find it all and more in my conversation with Kristin. Connect with Kristin: pinterest// website// instagram// facebook// twitter Purchase The Turquoise Table: ...
Episode 65: How Brokenness Leads Us to Jesus
November 06, 2018 11:41 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn today's episode of Heart Lessons, recording artist Nichole Nordeman shares how she learned greater dependency on Jesus through the difficulty of a broken marriage. She shares how the pain of her divorce caused her to become more real with others, and develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus. Plus we talk about a line from her album, Every Mile Mattered, that reads, "And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus, but you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't suppose...
Lighthearted #6
November 02, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB"If you want to know all of my deepest, darkest secrets, listen to this episode." -Hayley Morgan Snickers+Diet Coke = breakfast, the value of the instant pot, and Hayley's longterm vision for women in the church. Connect with Hayley: instagram// website// book Purchase Preach To Yourself We Mention: Always Enough, Never Too Much Wild and Free Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker Enneagram Instant Pot Emily Henderson Elon Musk Happier by Marshmello Baby Shark Ever...
Episode 64: Ask Us Anything
October 30, 2018 10:19 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBToday's episode is the audio version of the FB Live: Ask Us Anything video I did with Holly Colonna and Kristin Hernandez of Through The Lens Podcast. We take the time to answer listener submitted questions regarding pregnancy and infant loss. We hope your heart feels heard <3 Connect with Through The Lens Podcast: facebook // itunes // instagram Connect with Holly: facebook // instagram // blog Connect with Kristin: instagram // blog Complete show notes at sarahrieke.com/podcast
Episode 63: Wholeness and Healing for Post-Abortive Women
October 23, 2018 12:11 - 1 hour - 62 MBToday's episode features Beautiful&Beloved founder, Amber Newberry. Amber opens up her heart and shares her story of infant loss through abortion, and how Jesus met her and redeemed and restored her. Amber's story is special and sacred and a perfect picture of God's matchless grace. My prayer is that this episode will open your heart to empathy, love, and compassion for post-abortive women so that they can know the truth of the Healer of all things. Connect with Amber: website // facebook ...
Episode 62: Perinatal Bereavement Support
October 16, 2018 09:47 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBToday's conversation features Deb Dougherty, the Perinatal Bereavement RN for the hospital system here in our local area. Today Deb shares her story of losing her precious baby boy, how she serves bereaved mothers, how to distinguish between depression and grief, and shares ideas for keeping your baby's memory alive. So thankful for women like Deb who compassionately serve the infant loss community. Heart Lesson: God is always there, and there is a reason why things happen. Stay close to H...
Episode 61: Wrestling is Still Holding On
October 09, 2018 12:12 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBToday's episode features Kristin Hernandez, co-host of Through The Lens Podcast. Today Kristin shares her stories of infant loss and multiple miscarriages. Her honesty and vulnerability in this episode are deeply encouraging for any of us who have had to wrestle with the Lord with the hardest questions of life. Connect with Kristin: blog // facebook // instagram // podcast // Heart Lesson: Rest in God's sufficiency. He gives us manna for every day, our daily bread. Find complete show...
Episode 60: Grace Like Scarlett
October 03, 2018 10:25 - 1 hour - 69 MBToday's episode features author, speaker, and loss mama Adriel Booker. Adriel shares her story of multiple miscarriages, encourages loss mothers that it is ok to grieve on a wide spectrum of emotions, and advocates to the world for how to tenderly care for bereaved mothers. She also challenges us to allow the Lord to remake our pain into something beautiful. Purchase Grace Like Scarlett Connect with Adriel: website // instagram // twitter // facebook // Our Scarlett Stories Heart Les...
Episode 59: Loving Outside of Your Comfort Zone
September 25, 2018 15:09 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOn today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast I have the privilege of chatting with Deidra Riggs. Deidra is an author and speaker passionate about showing God's love to the world. Today we talk about what it means to love outside of our comfort zones and how sometimes we have to push aside our own personal comforts in order to pursue real, authentic relationships with others. The world will know our God by our love. Connect with Deidra: website // instagram // twitter // facebook // book...
Episode 58: Love Defined
September 18, 2018 10:53 - 1 hour - 62 MBToday's episode features Bethany and Kristen of Girl Defined Ministries. Their passion is to help young women learn how scripture defines things like identity, relationships, beauty, etc. so that they can approach these topics in a way that pleases the Lord. Today we talk about pursuing godly relationships and being content in waiting. We also tackle questions like can we really be "just friends" with guys, and do Christian girls have to date only other Christian guys. Loved chatting with th...
Episode 57: Love Does for Kids
September 11, 2018 10:29 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast, I chat with Lindsey Goff Viducich. Lindsey is a teacher with a passion for showing kids how to love the world well. Today we talk about why kids should show love to the world and how to follow their lead in loving others. Lindsey shares some inspirational stories from her own childhood, as well as her life in the classroom, to sufficiently inspire us to empower our kids to love the world well. Connect with Lindsey: blog // facebook // instag...
Episode 56: You, Me, and the Enneagram
September 04, 2018 10:02 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBFor the month of September, our heart focus here on the podcast will be: living with and loving others well. Kicking off this series is my interview with Beth McCord. Today we chat about the Enneagram personality typing system, what it is, how we can use it to better understand ourselves and others, and how the Gospel redeems even the most challenging aspects of our personalities. My hope for this episode is that it will grow inside each one of us a greater compassion, understanding, and app...
Episode 55: Touched by God, Fully Restored
August 14, 2018 17:49 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBToday's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features author, speaker, podcaster, and radio show host, Autumn Miles. Passionate about bold truth and raw faith, she shares her testimony of abuse, and how the Lord has redeemed her story of domestic violence. Her story is full of God's love and His beautiful redemption. Connect with Autumn: website // facebook // instagram // twitter // books // youtube Click here for complete show notes Heart Lesson: God is for us even when we are not fo...
Episode 54: Helping Children Through Grief, Part II
August 08, 2018 01:07 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features my son, Micah, as he shares his heart and his experience in losing two infant siblings. He answers some of your questions and offers some sweet and encouraging words to other kids who may have lost siblings as well. Find complete show notes at sarahrieke.com/podcast
Episode 53: Helping Children Through Grief
July 31, 2018 10:49 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBSuch an honor to speak to Kathleen Fucci Ministries - Grief Resources for Kids and learn more about her wonderful ministry to help children process their grief. There was so much truth in this episode about God, who He is despite our suffering, and the realities of Heaven. A great listen for anyone who has lost a loved one and needs the hope Jesus provides. Connect with Kathleen: website // blog // books // instagram // facebook // twitter Heart Lesson: Look up, look up, look up. Fin...
Episode 52: Keep Going in God's Grace
July 24, 2018 10:17 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBToday's guest on the Heart Lessons Podcast is children's author, Amy Parker. Today we chat about Amy's books and her heart in developing great resources for Christian parents. We also talk about the importance of grace in parenting and grace in life and how, if we serve well where we are, we are reaching the very souls God intends for us to reach with His truth. Purchase Amy's latest book, Night Night Sleepytown Enter here or here for a giveaway of Night Night Sleepytown Find complete ...
Episode 51: Am I Enough
July 17, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBToday's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features Grace Valentine, a young woman with a heart for Jesus and a passion for helping other young women find their identity and sufficiency in Christ. Today we are celebrating the launch of Grace's first book, Am I Enough: Embracing the Truth About Who You Are. Connect with Grace: website // facebook // instagram // twitter Find complete show notes here
Episode 50: Unbridled Faith
July 10, 2018 13:45 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast, I chat with Cara Whitney, wife of Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). Cara shares her testimony of coming to trust Christ as her personal Savior and how caring for her horses gave her a unique glimpse into the heart of God. We also talk about how Christians can better support those who are just beginning to pursue a relationship with Christ and the importance of loving and disciplining those new to the Christian faith. Purchase Unbridled...
Episode 49: Out of the Blue
July 03, 2018 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn today's episode, I chat with Tracey Murtha, wife of the late Greg Murtha. We chat about what Greg's cancer journey was like from her perspective and some of the challenges of living without her beloved husband, but mostly we talk about how Greg's cancer diagnosis opened the Murtha's eyes to the needs of the people around them, and how Tracey continues to live with this same love and compassion for reaching others. Connect with Tracey: website // Out of the Blue book Heart Lesson: The...
Episode 48: Kind is the New Classy
June 26, 2018 10:43 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features actor, producer, and author Candace Cameron Bure. We chat about her newest book, Kind is the New Classy, and why kindness is so important. We also talk strategies for how to be kind when you don't feel like it, and why Christians sometimes have a hard time displaying kindness to those who hold viewpoints that are different from their own. More information on pursuing a personal relationship with Christ Connect with Candace: instagram // ...
The Father's Day Series: Fatherhood, Race, and Unity in the Gospel
June 12, 2018 09:10 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBOn this final part of the Father's Day series here on the Heart Lessons Podcast, Nigel Anderson shares his perspective on fatherhood, approaching racial issues with grace, and how we can all be unified under the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a very sensitive but very important topic, and I am so thankful for Nigel's willingness to share his heart and his wisdom and speak into these issues with such a spirit of grace. May you receive it with just as much love and grace. C...
The Father's Day Series Part II: Fatherhood and Infant Loss
June 12, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this second part of the Father's Day series here on the Heart Lessons podcast, Chris Tate shares his heart and his journey with infant loss. He shares the story of his two beautiful baby girls, Ellie and Elsie, and speaks openly about what it is like to be a loss father, to support your wife in grief, and how to trust the Lord even in the midst of such tragedy. Connect with Chris: instagram // blog Heart Lesson: Love God with all your heart and love people. Find complete show notes ...
The Father's Day Series Part I: Leading Your Family Well
June 12, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBIn Part I of the Father's Day Series here on the Heart Lessons Podcast, Jerrad Lopes from Dad Tired shares what it means for a husband and father to lead his family well, and to look to the perfect Father as the prime example of leadership and service to his family. Connect with Jerrad: blog // podcast // book // facebook // twitter // instagram Heart Lesson: Recognizing that God is a person with his own personality, thoughts, patterns, and preferences. Click here for complete show not...
Episode 47: Unexpected
May 29, 2018 10:14 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBChristine Caine, author, speaker, and founder of Propel Women and the A21 Campaign, talks about what it means to live a faith-filled life in the midst of unexpected and often unwelcome circumstances. Connect with Christine: website // instagram // facebook // twitter Purchase Unexpected (Christine's latest book) Click here for complete show notes Heart Lesson: He who promised is faithful. His mercies and grace are new every morning. Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 119:68 Luke 17:7-...
Even Broken Can Be Beautiful IV:
May 22, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, I share the part of my story where I was most angry at God. You might be surprised to hear that it was not when my unborn babies were diagnosed or in the grieving months that followed my losses but rather, a time when I felt like God owed something to me. Subscribe to The Heart Lessons Podcast Mentions: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey #189 Tova Sido find complete show notes at sarahrieke.com/podcast Scriptures Referenced: Romans 3:11-18 Romans 3:23 Acts ...
IV: The Mother's Day Series: Motherhood and Teenagers
May 11, 2018 18:12 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBSophie Hudson, aka Boo Mama, shares what it is like to mother a teenager. From what she tells me, it's actually pretty fantastic. Connect with Sophie: blog // facebook // instagram // twitter // books Heart Lesson: My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus's blood and righteousness. We Mention: Big Boo Cast Melanie Shankle Sophie's Books Takeaway Truths: The Lord is sweet in that just as He grows them up, He grows us too. I want to enjoy the stage I'm in and not dread ...