The ”More” You’re Looking For

Today, we look at two well-known verses: "Be still and know that I am God" and the story of Martha and Mary. Like Martha, we can get so caught up in what "needs" to be done. We're living life constantly distracted, worried, and upset. But Jesus realigns her viewpoint from what her culture dictates to what really matters: the teacher sitting right there, in her home, in front of her.
 
What is distracting you from learning from sitting at the feet of the great rabbi himself? Is it really more important than listening to Jesus?
 
Take a moment to be still, know who God is, and listen to His voice. Because when He's in the room, nothing else matters.
 
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Today's Lesson: Check your fruit! What kind of fruit are you producing in your life? We default to gratifying the desires of the flesh, but when we walk by the Spirit, who is contrary to the flesh, then we will yield good fruit. That means experiencing peace, love, joy, self-control... 
If you need a little more joy and peace in your life, then this episode is for you!

Today's Life Lesson: Armor up with the shoes of peace and love your enemies. What?! Did you know that the Bible calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? We are so eager to take up the shield of faith and sword of the spirit, yet we march out to war without any shoes on!
Today, we take a look at the FULL armor of God, focusing on the Shoes of Peace, and take a look at what it actually means that we don't fight against flesh and blood. 
Jesus challenges us to live in peace with everyone, pray for them, and love even the people who hurt us.
Join me today as we delve into this countercultural command. 
 
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God is all about our hearts. Knowing God's heart helps keep us in line with His will. We look at Jesus' instructions for giving, praying, and fasting from his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6 and how Jesus is revealing the importance of checking our motives behind these spiritual practices.
 
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In part 2 of Hearing God's Voice (Listen to Episode 10, "Hearing Voices"), I discuss the gift of prophecy, stewarding a prophetic word, and a warning against false prophets.
 
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The biggest questions in Christianity are concerning God's voice. Is God speaking to me? Am I hearing God? What does His voice sound like? How do I know if I'm hearing the voice of God? 
 
God is speaking to you! But are you listening? Today, I break down one of the primary ways God actually speaks to us today and give you the tools to help you discern the voice of God for yourself. 
 
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We are called to be the hearts and hands behind the harvest, for "the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few" (Matthew 9:37). Today, we take a closer look at what it looks like to work in the field and how we are grafted in to the tree of life.
 
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I struggled with feeling like an outcast my whole life and yearned to fit in somewhere... anywhere. Yet, time and again, we see in scripture that we are NOT to conform to the pattern of this world (Romans 12:2), but to be set apart. In fact, the Word says we are to be holy just as your Father in Heaven is holy! So, what does it mean to be holy, and what does that have to do with feeling like you don't fit in?
Join me for part 2 of Lessons From The Mission Field!
 
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Having the right heart posture while serving means being as diligent in unseen moments as much as in the seen moments. Also, I dive into the lessons I learned on listening and seeking wise counsel. 
 
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The enemy will try to convince you that death is the only escape, but don't buy the lie! God has a purpose and a plan for your life, and I'm here to tell you that there is a way out, even where there seems to be no way. Whether the pain is emotional or physical, God does not author your pain, but He will repurpose it if you let Him. 
 
Join me this episode where I talk about how finding your purpose in the pain brings you through to the other side of it so you an step into your calling and purpose and walk in the abundant life God has for you!
 
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