Courageous~Radiance

I Will Never Be Shaken

There are songs I have memorized, and haven’t payed attention that I had committed to memory until the song comes on the radio and I start to sing along. Reciting scripture or certain Biblical passages, likewise studying the Bible is vital to the success of circumstantial victories. Many times, reflection on applicable scripture reframes my situation to not be on the level field as God, encourages me, and it gives me peace in spite of what I am dealing with. Psalm 62 chants more than once tha...

Activate-Move Forward

God’s disclosure statement is written from cover to cover in the Bible, and no different than those before us, He wants us to believe and trust Him. In the face of adversity or difficulty we can either activate our fears or our faith; the former pulls us back and the other moves us forward. In Exodus 13-14, we will read and discuss God’s big picture overarching our circumstances, which is what we can use to activate step by step, moving us ahead. Thanks for listening!

Weatherproofing for the Storms

In life there are not many certainties, but one thing that can be agreed on is that if you keep living it is inevitable that life dishes out problems. In John 16:33, Christ removes any false assumptions and guarantees that life will, in some way, be disappointing or frustrating. But, our hope is in Him we have peace through any difficulties and shortcomings. The disciples of Jesus hit some chopping waters and storms in Mark 4, in which Christ further illustrates that He is present with us in ...

Are You Making Time For God?

If I asked you what are the 2 most important things that you commit to for your physical wellness, would the health of your teeth make the cut? I don’t know about you, but I want the report the dentist gives to reflect no cavities and improvement of my gums, without the dedication. When I short cut discipline, I try to makeup for lost time and get the same results as though I have been committed. Similar to dental visits, and other areas that you could stand to improve, where does God rank i...

How Do you Balance God and Money-Advise From a Financial Advisor

There was a song in mid 1990s called “Mo Money Mo Problems”, and it resonates when I think about money. From childhood on, we are trained to run after money, even if not directly said, it can be inferred by way of our laser focus on our career. I associated money with security, and I did a horrible job, for decades, to understand my relationship to money.  As we wrap up the prior weeks discussion regarding mind transformation and becoming the “new me” or better version of ourselves, it woul...

How Do you Balance God and Money-Advice From a Financial Advisor

There was a song in mid 1990s called “Mo Money Mo Problems”, and it resonates when I think about money. From childhood on, we are trained to run after money, even if not directly said, it can be inferred by way of our laser focus on our career. I associated money with security, and I did a horrible job, for decades, to understand my relationship to money.  As we wrap up the prior weeks discussion regarding mind transformation and becoming the “new me” or better version of ourselves, it would ...

How to Combat Insecurities-Transforming My Life

Becoming the better version of ourselves comes with the prerequisite course named “Anchoring in Certainty.”God’s unchanging personhood is that foundation we can latch into for our stability within the constant changing circumstances of life. We can turn on the TV, visit the doctor, or receive a phone call to find out life altering information; nothing is certain. Furthermore, the fickleness of our relationships and interactions with others disqualifies this area as being our go to for securit...

Taming Your Anxiety-A “New Me”

I believe that we all are diligently striving to develop into the better version of ourselves. The beginning of change can be initiated as long as you are ready to shed light and recognize that some areas in your life need tending to. It is rewarding and challenging to transition into a stronger “me”! I pray that you are ready to throw out your anchor in this mind transformation process, in order to latch onto the only certainty of your peace and success in this process. Christ is waiting for...

Embracing the “New Me” (Life Transformation): Forgiveness

Real quick, in 10 seconds, tell me one person that you have a difficult relationship with? Who pushes the buttons for you? Are you easily offended? Can you recall past relational pain that has severed your ability to maintain healthy relationships? In Romans 12:2, we are encouraged to embrace the sacrificial life that Christ has ahead of us, but only by first taking ahold of your thinking and establishing healthy habits centered around mind renewal processes.  On this episode let's discus...

Align Your Thinking

I’m so glad you’re here!! Are you subscribed to weekly podcast?  Have you ever, or do you regularly reassess your view of Christ? Who do you believe He is (Luke 9)? What we think about God aligns with our faithfulness to obey and stay the unique path that He has given us. We are discussing King Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29-32) again from the vantage point of both his success and pride. Is Christ at the forefront of our lives or do our thoughts and values get in the way? Who ranks first: you o...

How to Excel (In Him)-More Connection

Thanks for landing here!  We are discussing the life of King Hezekiah; his running start and his success in a BIG way.  What was his secret? Not only is it noted in 2 Chronicles 29 that he was a king in alignment with God, but that he was consumed with his life being deeply rooted into his "hub".    God, as the center of our lives, will align us and therefore He will empower us to have success in the purposes that He has planned for our lives. Success and prosperity were given to King Hez...

How to Win in Marriage-Love and Submission

Thank you for landing here!  I hope you will stay for this 2nd part of "And they Lived Happily NEVER after."  We are discussing for another week the difficult topic of mastering love from a Biblical view. Love is the first listed Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, and it can be very challenging, yet the Bible talks about how much hinges on us exhibiting this fruit in our daily lives.  Our marriages are no different from the importance of knowing how to flesh out love in a dynamic way. My...

And They Lived....Happily NEVER After (Part 1)

I am SO grateful that you have found your way here!  Did you get married and say to yourself "Life is going to be better because of (insert your spouse's name)"?  If you don't want to own the idea that, your life has arrived or get's better as a result of your boo, I will raise both my hands and take FULL credit for this false assumption for you!  Almost 14 years later, we have swam through years of infidelity, anger, unforgiveness, and strife. Not to mention, we had to deal with combined...

Girl, Have a Seat

Raise or wave your hand if you can relate to this; I do not like to wait.  If you have mastered this art, then I am impressed, this remains an area that needs stretching and testing.  It's up for debate if the difficulty in waiting on God, or a career, change in relationship status, or even if in the back of the Chipotle line is hard because I am productive and feel as if I am wasting time, or if I can attribute it to the influence of the culture around me. Maybe it is a blended version of ...

How to Anchor and Maximize Joy

If you are asked to rank your happiness, what would your score be from 1-10?  If you were then asked to rank your joy, 1-10, how would that score compare to "happy"? Joy and happy, is it the same? How can you elevate your joy to the point that it is overflowing not only within your life, but it also pours out into anything and anyone that you impact? I am so grateful for you to listen to another episode! We are talking about the second Biblically accounted Fruit of the Spirit within this ...

Get your Peace Flowing

I hope you will join me for the next Fruit of the Spirit up for discussion; we are talking all things peace! On the hamster wheel...off...back on the wheel...and off again. Have you spent all your time running after the #peace? If you are dropping the hashtag, is it sustaining in every situation no matter the season that lies ahead? Your peace implant is waiting for expansion and stretching if only you would realize both where it comes from and Who controls it. Thanks for listening!!

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Success in the Middle

A sought out characteristic of faithfulness is not one that is without a cost or inconvenience, yet it brings greatness!The ability to be faithful in every circumstance, life season and relationship is a challenge that I have accepted and I pray you are tugged to develop. God wants us to be our best in the middle, for the purpose of working on our heart and to sharpen who we were made to become.There is a cost, but with it comes a promise of God's providing for all that we need to press throu...

Authority in Christ

2021! Happy New Year! I army crawled my way out of 2020 into both excitement and hesitation of what this year will bring. As usual, I started off with a prior year(s) assessment and goal planning, but with a new specificity. Do you experience any discouragement when you review that prior goals are unmet and prayer requests remain unanswered? Is your rebound response to keep believing and standing in unwavering faith or doubt that God is working in your life? In positive energy and hopefulness...

Wonder Woman Submission along with Intimacy

CAUTION: Some of this discussion includes sexual content.My family and I recently watched Wonder Woman and I am inspired. I think of the act of submission to our spouses as needing a "super" strength to pull it off. Your "super" power is your anchor to Christ not your willpower. Unfortunately, your strength and powers will weaken if you compromise your relationship with God; He has to be the unmovable tool by which this hinges on.Why we submit to our spouse, boss, parents, etc is not a waste....

Destructing Your Giants

I am so grateful you have stopped by!Briefly think of an area of your life that is associated with a sense of frustration, negativity and failure. Whatever or whoever is connected to the the term "always" or "never", may point to the need of some destruction and reframing of the perceived insurmountable giant ahead of you. Join me in this discussion, and bring with you the high hurdle goal(s) or unchanging circumstances as we explore what God has to say about the impossible task or resistant ...

Faith in the Blindspots

Faith can be such a vague concept and statement, yet it is at the core essence of what we ladies need to exercise and develop if we are to be obedient to God in all that we do. He loves us so much, and He wants our trust in His love and in His strength to both comfort and guide is through the times of life that there is only blindness and uncertainty of what comes next.Please join me!

Anchored Hope

In the certainty of uncertainty occurring, and in the very normal tidal wave ups and downs of life, what is the key for your keeping it all above water? Who or what is your go to in the cascade of events after facing a problem? Ladies, God loves YOU!! He is crazy about you. He created a crazy rescue plan for the world, with you in mind, all because He loved you from the beginning of He and Christ constructing the earth. Let that be your reminder, and your anchor in any situation. He is our s...

Position and Posture

Are you ready for the first step towards a relationship with God? Are you ready to experience Him more deeply? We wrap up Psalm 23 today, and discussing the necessary topic of your heart. We want to be ladies who are walking in the purpose designed for our lives and thriving in any circumstance and amongst the list of perceived failures or unanswered prayers. We want to experience Christ's abundance in our day-to-day, but to do so authentically and passionately. I want for myself, and you...

Distinct Empowerment

God has an amazing plan and purpose for your life, to include using the circumstances that have hindered and clipped our wings. The low seasons and difficult trials are scary and frustrating! Our fear, however, is met with encouragement in the truth that God is our Shepherd and our Provider through and through. Thank you for listening!

Achieving No Lack

You may have heard the verse "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want" in Psalms 23. Today, I am discussing this along with the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4. There is no greater time than now to retire your hamster wheel efforts and substitute wells that do not completely provide constant and dependable restoration for your physical, emotional, and mental gaps. I hope you can join and listen, I would love you to virtually hang out with me.

Achieving: No Lack

You may have heard the verse "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want" in Psalms 23. Today, I am discussing this along with the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4. There is no greater time than now to retire your hamster wheel efforts and substitute wells that do not completely provide constant and dependable restoration for your physical, emotional, and mental gaps. I hope you can join and listen, I would love you to virtually hang out with me.

Secret Strength

Psalm 91:1-3 encourages us to remain hidden under God's comforting and weighty wing of protection. How we navigate through the seasons of our lives, with joy, hope and peace is directly connected to our reliance on Him. How well do you trust His plan for your life? Please join me as I discuss Hannah's brick wall (1 Samuel 1), and the substantial development of her hope and joy in the Almighty.

6 Steps-A Wife Winning the "Amazing Race"

My husband joins me to talk through both Colossians 3 and Hebrews 12. As a recovering wife from many forms of marriage disaster and failed expectations, I continue to find my freedom in Christ and set my hope in Him. If the goal is anywhere but God's glory in your marriage, you could potentially battle the wrong enemy. Equally detrimental is the possibility of being so distracted with your life and comforts, that growing the Kingdom through your marriage and children has lost first place. W...

Guaranteed Outcome (That Branch Life)

If you want to enjoy your favorite meal, you need a recipe of ingredients and steps to follow before you can bask in the fruits of your labor. Did you know that Christ has just ONE contingency step in the life of a flourishing disciple? Be careful in how you define "flourish" because you must submit the process and end results. Nonetheless, your peace, joy and ability will be incomplete and impossible without Him. In Mark 5, let's talk through the failed life recipe attempts for a woman t...

Are you Connected? (That Branch Life)

Do you ever wish your daily choices, what to wear, which restaurant for dinner, and then what to buy off the menu, could be more simple? Life can be complicated! I have a secret to share with you! In John 15, Jesus explains a way to navigate through your life hurdles..in a SIMPLE way!! Get off your hamster wheel for a moment and join me for the powerful message Christ has outlined. Thanks for listening in!

Stand Out and Step Out

God has invited YOU, yes YOU to an amazing plan that He has for your life. The catch is, you have to be willing to surrender your own plan, and be willing to trust Him as you bump through disappointments, hurt and failures. Your resilience is under construction and His glory is the goal underway. You are set apart. In order to get to that next level and that deeper foundation, you have to trust and let go. Keep your eyes focused on the courageous mission ahead!

A Courageous Love

We all need help on the road to the better version of ourselves. When regret lingers from prior decisions that have not gone well, how do you pick yourself up to keep going? In 2 Corinthians 5:14-19, the apostle Paul outlines the need to be first reconciled to Christ, ourselves and then others. Christ's love for us was displayed in His death for our sins. If He is Lord of our life, then there is a requirement that we too have to leave the old behind and find our renewal in Christ. Thank y...

A Courageous Relationship Conversation

My husband joined me today for a conversation about relationships, specifically about marriage. This was a tough conversation, but such a great one to have with him! Thank you for listening!

A Courageous Marriage

I continue another episode about courage, but specifically through the lens of marriage. Similar to our individual lives, our marriages are called to be divergent of the culture and to established in love. Operating in love ground wires us to walk more courageously, and to be powered by Christ our Source.

A Courageous "Yes"

Let's discuss courageous decisions in your day by day! How do you make difficult choices and what compass helps you navigate the pathways of your life? Saying "yes" to God means we have to first submit our plan and know how to Him. It takes courage to plow through uncharted waters, but our faith and trust in Him is our secret sauce to success.

A Courageous "But"

What is your definition courage? In 2 Chronicles 22, let's deep dive into the life of a courageous woman who had a part, a call, at shaping history. She was background player in God's glory on display. Your daily decisions are opportunities to unleash your "brave" as you say "yes" to God's plan for your life. Your denial of self, and "yes" to God, will position you to be an influence as you are postured at the feet of the One and only Influencer.

Pulse Check

Our heart health, is imperative both in the physical and the spiritual. How often do you take a deep dive inside to ensure that you are walking in alignment with the gospel. I am revisiting 2 Chronicles, talking about how King Hezekiah fleshed out following God with a whole heart. It is freeing to know that we are fully known and fully loved by God! Our hearts are wicked, no matter how good we believe ourselves to be. We all need a Savior. Even in wholehearted following Jesus, we will fal...

Who Are You Rolling With

Real fast, tell me your top five people who are your "roll out with" people. We all have our go to crew who will love us, fight for us, pray and support us no matter what. No matter the strength of your line up, have you tried God and allowed Him to be your Ace in the deck? He is your unshakable foundation in every battle that is coming your way. Let's talk about the strong arm of our God who is the real MVP of your team. I am discussing King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29-32, and how he walked...

Marvelously Helped

In 2 Chronicles 26, I am sharing an inspiring story through the life of King Uzziah. He prospered in every way possible. Why? The Bible makes it clear that King Uzziah depended fully on God, and his life was better for it because of this trust in the Lord. Is there any situation in YOUR life, right now, that you need God's clarity, and certainly His help? Well, listen in to understand how you can better set up your life for continuous success and peace in the journey ahead.

Winning the Battle

I hope you will listen in today while I share a battle strategy that you may not have been planning for. Your win is not tied to your knowledge, power and connections, but rather your heart posture towards God.