Kairos Moments

"What do you do when you are unable to change the difficult situation you're in? Even if you can't change the circumstance, you are not a victim. Instead, you are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be victorious in the midst of your hard season." (Karen Harmon)  Karen's Kairos Moment: Karen's pastor CHALLENGED her to praise God FOR the hard season she was in. It felt like lip service, and it felt ridiculous to say out loud; however, the more she did, the more it took root and became her reality.  If we truly believe what Romans 8:28 says about all things working together for our good, then we can praise Him FOR the hardship and not just praise Him for the victory coming on the other side. God will use the situation as one of the steps to get you to the ultimate victory. She began to declare, “God, I praise you for this hip fracture! I know at the end of this, it will be for Your glory and for my good. I may not see it now, but I know You have victory on the other side of this obedience.” QUOTE: “The chains started to break when I started to praise.” (Karen) Karen's perspective changed as she began to see who God is instead of focusing on her pain. She decided to do what she could instead of focusing on what she couldn't (mentoring, writing, etc). So often, we want a quick fix or a checklist, but Karen says we put so much value in the final destination, but the beauty lies in the journey. I despise the message, “You are enough.” Because YOU'RE NOT, but He is MORE THAN ENOUGH. By aligning ourselves with that mantra, when we go through these hardships, we beat ourselves up. “If I'm enough, then why can't I do this? Why can't I conquer this? QUOTE: “YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO! He was meant to do that IN you, FOR you, and THROUGH you.” Shift your focus from wanting to be enough to: “God, you are more than enough!”

What do you do when you are angry at, disillusioned with and disappointed in God? How do you handle that crisis of faith? My guest today, Karen Harmon, went through a major plot twist in her life, and it sent her to a really dark place. Listen to today's episode to find out how Karen found her way through the suffering she experienced that left her questioning God.   QUOTES: "You can feel all those feelings. He's strong enough to handle them. But once you release them to Him, you'll discover He really is good. He really is still for you and not against you." (Karen) "You can't always find your way into His presence, especially when you are dealing with so many negative emotions. You need to surround yourself with people who will take you there when you can't find your way." (Karen) "Praise Him for the process of going through the hardship, not necessarily for the victory that's coming." (Karen)   SCRIPTURE: "I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13 NIV).   Let's Connect! Karen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenharmon360 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenharmon360 Website: https://www.karenharmon360.com Julie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.holmquist1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_e_holmquist Website: https://www.StuffofHeaven.com ********************************* RESOURCE: Do you wonder if the dream you feel like God's put in your heart is actually from Him? Do you question your ability to know if it's the right dream for you to steward? I've created a resource for you – "7 Ways to Know if Your Dream is From God or Not" By answering these seven questions, you'll have the needed confidence to pursue the RIGHT DREAM at the RIGHT TIME!        

REAL LIFE We're taking a deep dive into the woman behind the God-given dream. We can't compartmentalize our callings from the rest of our lives. They're all related, and each aspect has an influence on the other. This episode is for: The woman who feels called by God but has “stuff” going on in the background. Maybe your spouse isn't a believer, you have a health crisis going on, or you have a prodigal child who is just not living like the way they were raised. It's wearing on you, and you don't feel authentic.  Maybe you look at all the pretty pictures on Instagram and think to yourself, “How am I supposed to do this when I have "XYZ" going on? I must not be called to do this because I struggle in these areas, and they don't seem to struggle at all. Or maybe you just need someone to come alongside you and share some real practical tips on HOW to move forward even though you have "stuff" going on. WE TALK ABOUT: Kim shares an acronym to make sure we're taking care of ourselves in all the important areas – "S•P•I•C•E•S!" Kim shares a tip on how to deal with "stuff" that comes up as we move forward in our calling and how not to let it derail us. Everybody has "stuff" going on. We can't use that as an excuse any longer to not put action behind what God's called us to. ABOUT KIM: Kim Haar is a writer, speaker, podcaster, licensed professional counselor, and guest radio co-host. She has well over a decade of experience helping others find healing and wholeness in life.  Kim has a private practice, There's Hope! Counseling, in Tulsa, OK. where she sees couples, families, women, and adolescents. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kim's greatest joys are found in her roles of wife, mother, recent grandmother, and follower of Jesus! CONNECT WITH KIM: Podcast: “Keepin' it Real!” with Kim Haar and Kim Spence Mullin https://open.spotify.com/show/0kS2r4PR4TvkrmkIWIJZmL?si=c79e1e117735445c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyJHaar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.haar/ Website: https://www.KimberlyHaar.com Email: kim@thereshopehere.com    

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Dr. Jamie Morgan's new book – "Her Calling: A Woman's Guide to Fulfilling Her God-given Destiny. You can order it here! What to do in the waiting room of God's calling. Why this message is so needed right now. So many women are sitting on the sidelines for many different reasons: lack of support, fear, lack of mentoring, feeling unworthy, Church hurt, etc. The enemy wants to silence women's voices from proclaiming the Gospel. Living with no regrets. For every excuse we can come up with for not walking in the fullness of our calling, Jesus says, "I died for that!" The root of fear is SELF FOCUS! Emulating other people's ministries is not the goal. Jesus is the goal!   QUOTES: "If you look at people to launch you into the ministry, God will make sure you stay in the waiting room!" (Jamie) "God is always building our faith muscles for our future ministries." (Jamie) "The place of woundedness in your life acts as a glass ceiling to answering God's call."   GUEST BIO: Dr. Jamie Morgan is an ordained minister who has been in ministry for decades as a senior pastor, teacher of the Word, evangelist, revivalist, reformer, a prophetic voice, conference speaker, podcaster, TV show host, and mentor. She's the author of four books, and she currently writes for “Charisma” as well as other publications around the world. Her podcast, “Fire Starter,” is part of the Charisma Podcast Network and rates in the top one percent of podcasts globally. She is also a member of America's National Prayer Committee. Dr. Jamie is the founder of Trailblazer Mentoring Network, a mentoring movement for women in ministry. From her many years of ministry experience, she inspires, encourages, and challenges women in ministry to walk in the fullness of their callings.   CONNECT with DR. JAMIE: Instagram:       @jamiemorganministries Facebook:       Jamie Morgan Ministries Website:          https://JamieMorgan.com Podcast:          “Fire Starter”

The 5 tips I share to begin putting action behind your God-given dream are essential for the woman who wants to see that dream God has for her brought to fruition. You won't be able to move forward without them! QUOTES: Sometimes "we are in that cycle of planting the seeds and not being patient to see them through to the harvest. So we uproot them and transplant them somewhere else. The plant doesn't have a chance to put its roots down and grow." "There's nothing like being in the middle of God's plan." "Community is so important!"  LINKS: Because community is so important, I wanted to let you know that I belong to a membership community: Called Creatives. It is a community of likeminded women pursuing their own God-given dreams, whether that be writing, speaking, or podcasting. Women cheering on other women is a beautiful thing! You can join if you're interested by using my affiliate link here: https://www.calledcreatives.com/a/42629/nmDsseFv INSIDERS GROUP: If you are questioning if your dream is even from God or not, I have created a resource for you. Go to https://stuffofheaven.com and put your name and email address in the pop-up. You'll have instant access to the free download: "7 Questions to Ask if Your Dream is From God or Not." See you next time!

God chose you to speak, whether that's on a stage in front of thousands or in front of five middle school girls. Will you say "yes," or will you hide behind the wall of self-preservation? On today's episode, I have Amie Stockstill. Amie is the founder of "Let's Echo" – an intensive 4-day weekend for women communicators who want to effectively preach/teach the Gospel with CONFIDENCE. If you feel like you don't have anything to say, public speaking is not your gift, or like no one will listen to you, then listen in. Amie is in your corner cheering you on: "Your Voice Matters!" She and her husband, Joel, have been in ministry together for over 10 years. Through Joel's health struggles, Amie has developed a deep faith to overcome fear, doubts, and worry. On this Episode, WE TALK ABOUT: the 3 reasons women hold themselves back from speaking for God, how God wants to use your voice, qualifications to disciple someone, and MORE! IMPORTANT: We also talked about how we can move forward with what God's called us to even when we have "extra" things going on at home. For me, it's my special needs son and juggling all of his needs with this call on my life. For Amie, it is being a caregiver to her husband, Joel, whose health challenges are ongoing. With God, all things are possible! QUOTES: "You know it's the Lord when every time you pray, the vision keeps getting bigger" (Amie). "I don't have to be perfect or tweetable. I just have to be myself" (Amie). "Start somewhere. Start speaking to a small group" (Amie). "There's nothing wrong with a platform/stage, but discipleship happens one on one" (Amie). CONNECT: INSTAGRAM: @amiestockstill and @letsecho.co FACEBOOK: LetsEcho.co WEBSITE: https://letsecho.co/home >>> If you haven't already done so, I'd love it if you would leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This tells other people that this podcast is worth their investment of time to listen to it.  

Jenn Hand is the Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries, which she founded in 2012. She has the honor of traveling nationally and internationally, providing the invitation to come alive in Christ through conferences, retreats, written resources and counseling. With her Master's degree in trauma counseling, God has opened a unique door for Jenn to respond after natural disasters around the world, providing trauma counseling and the hope of Christ on the holy ground of suffering. Jenn would love to keep up with you in her cozy internet corner of the world at www.comingaliveministries.com or on social media @comingalivejenn or Jenn@comingaliveministries on facebook. QUOTES: "Our 'yes' is not a one and done" (Jenn). "Yes is a continual obedience" (Jenn). "When we're moving forward in our 'yes' to God, the kingdom of God is moving forward, too" (Jenn) How would you answer this question: "I want to say 'yes' to God, but I'm afraid of _____________." Listen in as we talk about our continual surrender to God's calling on our lives.

God's given you a dream, but you can't seem to gain any momentum with it. Why? Could it be because of procrastination. In this episode, I share: what procrastination is, 3 reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome each one. Links Mentioned in Episode:  Don't Confuse Motion with Activity  https://jamesclear.com/taking-action *************************** If you haven't already, go to https://stuffofheaven.com and become one of our INSIDERS. You'll get an instant download of my resource: "7 Ways to Know if Your Dream is From God." We all want to know we're pursuing what He wants us to do, right? These 7 questions will help you discern just that. You'll also stay in the know with upcoming news, events, and happenings around here!

Ambition always felt like a dirty word to me! I thought Christian women: are supposed to be meek and quiet, should be passive and content, and should stay as far away from ambition as possible. Have you felt like that before? I struggled with the ambition to do what God called me to do AND how I thought a Christian woman should be. In this episode, you'll learn: what ambition is and what it's not, what God said about ambition, and how and when God establishes our plans. I know this episode will set some of you free to wholeheartedly move forward in confidence with your God-given dream. ******* FREEBIE for YOU!!! So you do have a dream, but you are wondering if it's really from God or not. I've created a FREE downloadable called "7 Questions to Ask if Your Dream is From God." These 7 questions will help you discern if it's from God or not. You can download it  >>> HERE!   See you next time!  

Before venturing into a collaborating relationship with someone, here are seven questions you need to ask yourself. ***If you haven't already done so, would you mind taking a couple minutes to leave a RATING and REVIEW for the podcast. This helps others know if it's worth their time to listen.  This is your go-to podcast for helping you gain momentum in your God-given dream while becoming the woman God created you to be in the process.  

On Today's Episode: I'm talking to Tammy Whitehurst. Tammy is the co-director of the Christian Communicator's Conference, a training conference for speakers. However, to those who know her best she is simply Davis's wife, an empty nest mom, and a former middle school teacher. Tammy told me she's built her team around the premise of “collaboration over competition.” When I heard that, I knew she was my people, and I had to have her on the podcast. KEY TAKEAWAY POINTS: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset! Just because God blesses you with a gift, doesn't diminish His ability to bless me with my own unique gift. Collaborators know how to learn from others. Collaborators are inviters. Collaborators are includers. Usually, they've felt the sting of being on the outside. Collaborators have been underdogs. Collaborators want to see and applaud the gifts God's given other people. Collaborators are confident in the gifts God's given them. Collaborators are encouragers. Collaborators want to see other people succeed. Collaborators share. Collaboration is a Win-Win! QUOTES: “When you collaborate instead of compete with other people, you get MORE doors open to you!” (Tammy) “You do what God's called you to do, and we work together to do something really awesome” (Tammy) “When we compete ... we're ultimately going to end up alone” (Tammy) “Competition is lonely” (Julie) When people compete ... “Satan's like a buzzard. He just roams around picking people apart one painful piece at a time” (Tammy). “Collaboration is a happier place. You don't have jealousy and envy. You accept the call god's put on your life and do it well” (Tammy). “Don't die with buried treasure!” (Tammy) SCRIPTURE: “Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life" (Galatians 6:4-5, The MSG). "I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace" (Acts 20:24, NIV). ********************************************* For the woman who is discouraged from even trying because she feels like she can't compete: Step out on two-footed faith. One footed faith says, “Okay Jesus, I'm going to step out in faith, but just in case you don't come through for me, I'm going to have Plan B, C, D, E, F and G.” Believe that the impossible is possible. So many people stop before they even get started because they think they have to be perfect. Cemeteries are filled with stories that were never told, songs that were never sung, teachers that never taught. CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS CONFERENCE: Christian Communicators Conference: “It's a small conference where big things happen” (Tammy) If you would like to collaborate with other Christian speakers, this conference is the place to be no matter where you're at on your speaking journey. Don't Miss Out!!! Tammy has gracious offered $50 off the registration fee for my listeners. All you have to do is mention you heard about the conference on Kairos Moments podcast. What: Christian Communicators Conference Where: Fort Worth, TX When: July 27-31, 2022 ABOUT TAMMY: As an author, blogger, and full-time speaker, Tammy encourages and challenges audiences to live life kicked up a notch. Tammy has been featured in Lifeway magazines, Woman's World, Mature Living, Christianity Today and many other publications. She is the co-owner of the Christian Communicator's Conference, a training conference for speakers. However, to those who know her best she is simply Davis's wife, an empty nest mom, and a former middle school teacher. She struggles like the rest of us with dust, dishes, cellulite, junk drawers, and wrinkles. CONNECT W/ TAMMY: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TammyWhitehurstSpeaker/ WEBSITE: https://christiancommunicators.com www.TammyWhitehurst.com If you go to Tammy's website (above), you can sign up for a monthly Happy Mail Newsletter where she chooses a group of 10 women out of the 1,500 subscribers to be a part of a "Coffee & Conversation" Zoom chat. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/Joy4theJourney  

Kairos Moments is a place where we talk about FAITH, your GOD-GIVEN DREAM, and YOU – the woman behind the dream. You'll be: EMPOWERED to start living with bold faith, ACTIVATED to begin walking in your calling and bringing your God-given dream to life, and RELEASED to become the woman God has created you to be in the process. I'm so glad you're here! Let's do this, TOGETHER! ON TODAY'S EPISODE: I talk about "6 Benefits of Collaborating in Community." God created us in community for community! Not just to alleviate loneliness, but because He knows the power of synergy! QUOTE: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!" (African Proverb, author unknown). SCRIPTURE: "The LORD said, 'If as one people speaking the same language, they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them" (Genesis 11:6). "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). TO CONNECT W/ ME: Website: https://www.stuffofheaven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_e_holmquist Facebook: https://www.facebook/stuffofheaven Or join our Private Facebook Group over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582220752595603            

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALKED ABOUT: What a Fierce Calling is. Dreams becoming idols in our hearts Surrender is key to carrying out the dream God's given you Being an extrovert or introvert has nothing to do with confidence. We need to continually go back to God for a fresh filling At times we may feel like the anointing to walk in our calling has left us. But in reality, God may just have more preparation He wants to do in us. Serving in areas where we don't necessarily feel called Questions to ask yourself when you doubt your dream   QUOTES: “Your dream may not always come at a time when you want it to come, and it may not always look the way you think it's going to look.” (Doris)   CONNECTING w/ DORIS: Doris Swift is an author, speaker, and host of the Fierce Calling Podcast. In ministry for over 30 years, Doris is passionate about equipping women to walk deeper in God's Word, walk out of their doubt and into their calling, and use their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Her writing can be found on popular sites such as (in)courage, Just Between Us Magazine, Life Letter Café, Thrive Global, Purposeful Faith, and Arise Daily. She currently resides in Florida with her husband Brian and a curious cat named Oliver. She is mom to two extraordinary grown-ups and Gammy to six beautiful grandkids. Website: https://dorisswift.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorisSSwift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorissusanswift/   Dori's Book: Goodbye, Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Women struggle with a lot of the same things no matter what age you are. Having a community of women who stick around in the good and the bad. Life is busy, but it's important to find your group of intentional relationships. What it looks like to surrender our fears to God. How anxiety, needing control, and pride are connected. It feels so good to not have to carry the worry of the world. Amy discovered freedom when she was diagnosed with cancer. When you live with fear, you're not really living. There's so much freedom in letting go! What it looks like to surrender your fears to God The goal is not to get rid of fear completely. It's to let the Holy Spirit tame it so it doesn't rule our lives. Brave steps will always be a win! Book was written with the introvert in mind. Community is important on this journey of being emboldened. QUOTES: "You can't know your purpose until you deal with the fear.” (Amy) “When you are in a mode of fear, you are less apt to listen and you certainly aren't going to act on anything.” (Amy) “Fear is normal, but courage gets the final say.” (Amy) “Pride really plays a big factor into a woman's fear.” (Amy) “Your brave step will always be a win!” (Amy) CONNECT w/ AMY: Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of “Embolden.” She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie," health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids' sporting events and getting in weekly HIIT workouts with her friend Alice. “Embolden” Book https://www.amazon.com/em-bold-en-Amy-Blair-Debrucque/dp/1735632821/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Amy+debrucque&qid=1634603665&sr=8-1 “Life on Purpose” Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-on-purpose-podcast-with-amy-debrucque/id1498212623 Website: www.amydebrucque.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydebrucque/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surrenderyourfear    

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: We are God's masterpieces, and He created good works for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). God has a plan! Satan's Plot is to Keep You From It! Don't look at your calling as small because we won't know the impact of it this side of heaven. Cheri's newest Mini Course: "5 Steps to Create Your Spiritual Game Plan (How to Find Your Relevance and Worth in Seasons of Transition) QUOTES: “You can't sit at home and wait for Amazon to drop off your calling. So, look for the need in your community. Look for the need in your church.” (Cheri) “When we all do what we're called to do, it glorifies God.” (Julie) CONNECT w/ CHERI: Cheri Fletcher is a writer, speaker, singer and the host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help women develop a spiritual game plan so that they can live out the purpose God created for them. She wants to share the message of just how intentionally you were made to be a part of God's plan. Through writing, speaker and hosting her podcast, it is her desire to equip you with an understanding of the enemy's plot against that very plan. She and her husband Todd are empty nesters and have just moved from Seattle WA to Cleveland Tennessee. They have three grown children and 1 dog, Libby. Cheri enjoys running and walking with friends. She will also invite you in for coffee no matter what state her kitchen is in! WEBSITE: https://cherifletcher.com When you go to Cheri's website, she has a *FREE* mini course you can download. It's called "5 Steps to Create Your Spiritual Game Plan (How to Find Your Relevance and Worth in Seasons of Transition). Download it here. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CheriLFletcher INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cherifletcher TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cherilfletcher

The Bible says: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life" (Proverbs 13:12 NLT).   We know God is not a magic genie that exists simply to fulfill our every wish, desire or longing. But I also know that sometimes when our dreams (the ones we thought God gave us) don't come to fruition, our hearts can become hardened, cold, and unbelieving because we're left hurt and disillusioned.   We can't always pinpoint why those dreams never happened, but we can always trust that He knows the bigger picture. His ways are not our ways!   If we aren't careful, the disappointments, delays and detours with our dreams give the enemy an open door to build strongholds of doubt and unbelief.   A hard heart is not good soil to receive another dream from Him. A sick heart will cause you to: Second guess your ability to hear God. Not be able to dream again. Adopt a "que sera sera" attitude. Not pray. Pray safe prayers – you know the kind of prayers that if God doesn't come through, it's not that big of a deal Not trust God with your heart anymore Ask me how I know. I've been there!    

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference between the pressure of a dream and a weight of a dream. We prepare and show up, the outcome is up to God. (“Pressure's off!”) Faithful over Famous Prophetically speaking into someone's life. How you hold the tension between AMBITION and knowing this dream is God's dream. What God's definition of success is. Sometimes God calls you to be a dream supporter. Sanctification can be part of God's plan for you with the dream He's given you. Slow growth vs. instant gratification. How to know when God is asking you to quit or persevere. God's “Divine Strategic Plan” Sometimes a “failed” dream is really God building into you what you need for the dream. Moses' excuses with the dream God gave him. QUOTES: “Our act of obedience isn't really in pursuit of that dream, but our act of obedience is really in pursuit of Christ.” (Jenny) “Wanting success is fine, but wanting Jesus is greater!” (Jenny) “We yearn for maturity and slam dunks even before taking our first steps.” (Jenny) “It's not just one big dream we're pursuing; it a bunch of little dreams that make up the one big dream of pursuing Him.” (Jenny) CONNECT w/ JENNY: Jenny Randle went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book Dream Come True, where Jenny encourages readers to dream on for the glory of God and good of others. Website: www.jennyrandle.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/FreedomCreatives Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenny.randle

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What overwhelm is. The two different kinds of overwhelm in a calling. Practical steps in how to eliminate overwhelm. QUOTES: “Clarity comes from action, and action can be just one simple thing.” (Christa) “The longer you sit in overwhelm, the more overwhelming in gets. … The only way to make it stop growing is to do something.” (Christa) “It's very empowering to take one step at a time because you gain confidence with each step that you take.” (Julie) CONNECT w/ CHRISTA: Christa Hutchins equips busy Christian communicators and leaders with project management and problem solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical application of the Bible in their personal, professional and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest. FACEBOOK:  https://facebook.com/doanewthing INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/doanewthing WEBSITE: https://doanewthing.com    

IN THIS EPISODE: Heather graciously strips away all pretense and tells us what comparison really is and how to find freedom from it. We also answer the question: “Is it wrong to want more or better in life?“ Women are notorious for comparing ourselves with other women in our marriages, homes, jobs, children, body image. We can also fall into the comparison trap in our God-given dreams and in our calling. Comparison doesn't always include other people. We can also struggle when we spend our time comparing ourselves with who we feel we should be and who we used to be. QUOTES: “Comparison is the enemy's way of saying, ‘God cheated you!‘” (Heather) “Idols can be good things in the wrong spot.” (Heather) CONNECT W/ HEATHER: WEBSITE: https://comparedtowho.me/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherCreekmoreblog CONNECT W/ JULIE: WEBSITE: https://stuffofheaven.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/julie_e_holmquist FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/stuffofheaven

On today's episode, I talk with Melissa Dyer about: What a dormant dream is. What's happening behind the scenes of a dormant dream. Seasons of a dream. Things to do while waiting on God for the right season. The ONE quality a dreamer needs. And MORE.... Melissa C. Dyer is a wife, mother, business owner, and Champion of women. She's worked as a corporate executive, in Christian ministry, and as a homeschool mom. Her writing and teachings have inspired, challenged, and educated readers and listeners for more than 20 years. She's the Author of two books, Learning to Roar and Courageous Days. She's the host of the popular podcast The Cost Is Courage and she resides in sunny south Florida with her husband and fur baby Jill. She's now the mother of young adult children and an empty nester. CONNECT Website: www.MelissaCDyer.com Instagram: @melissacdyer_ HER BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Roar-lessons-courage-female/dp/1734785500/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=learning+to+roar&qid=1628529553&sr=8-3 WORKBOOKS This is the first in a set of three workbooks that will help you stay grounded and able to freely run your race with your God-given dream. DEFINED: Identity in Christ The other two workbooks are coming soon! They are: KNOWN: Intimacy with God CALLED: Impact for the Kingdom ***Go to https://stuffofheaven.com to become a Stuff of Heaven Insider. That way you'll stay up to date when the next two workbooks are released.

Do you feel like you know God the Father and God the Son, but you don't really know God the Holy Spirit? There are so many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit that can cause us to neglect His presence and to forfeit His power in our daily lives. That's why I'm excited for you to meet my guest today: Jeannie Cunnion. She and I talk about: How life is better with the Holy Spirit, How we can know ABOUT the Holy Spirit but actually not really KNOW Him, One of the Holy Spirit's strengths, and How the "go-getter" with a God-given dream needs to wait on Him. Jeannie recently published a book called "Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit." You can grab your copy here. You can grab your copy here! My hope for you in this episode is that you will learn something about Him that you didn't know before and that you will get to know Him even more intimately. Website: www.jeanniecunnion.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeanniecunnion ***She has another book coming out in December 2021 for parents called: "Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit."

What do you do when you've heard from God, you move forward with it, but you hit a roadblock? It requires us to shift our focus! My guest on the show today is Abby McDonald. Abby is a writer and speaker whose passion is to help women find the hope of Christ in the middle of life's messes. She is the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God, and her work has been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, (in)Courage, Crosswalk, and more. Abby lives with her husband and three children western Maryland. TALKING POINTS: The kind of expectant we should have. How we practically fix our eyes on Jesus What we do when we think we've heard God but hit a roadblock 3 ways we interpret God saying "no" How to shift to seeing what is unseen SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 4:18 QUOTES: “The problem is many of us live as though He's not there. We walk around and do life like we're orphans instead of like daughters and sons who have a helper.” (Abby) “Not seeing God showing up in my life the way I expected...I started second guessing the voice of God in my life and if I was hearing Him.” (Abby) “If I don't ever have any situations where I need Him, He doesn't even need to show up.” (Abby) CONNECT w/ ABBY: Website: abbymcdonald.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/fearfullymademom Instagram: http://instagram.com/abbymcd7  

Stephanie Rousselle's spiritual journey took her from French atheism to biblical Christianity. She is married to a Middle-Eastern North African, and they have two teenagers. She is a Bible teacher, coach, mentor, and podcast host to Gospel Spice. Stephanie thrives on Bible-centered, inspirational writing and speaking and dark chocolate. Her passion is to give God all the glory, because she's discovered that He promises to delight her with His very own presence. TALKING POINTS: Where our identity is found. What identity in Christ means. The difference between head knowledge and experiential knowledge of God. Self-sufficiency and utter weakness. Where true power and authority come from. How walking in our calling is like seeing the Eiffel Tower. QUOTES: "We don't choose weakness -- we are weak. We choose to accept the reality of our weakness." (Stephanie) "Calling is an outward manifestation of our purpose." "We have to sit in the heavenly places before we can walk in our callings." (Julie) "God is never more weak in my life than when I am strong in myself." (Stephanie) "True POWER and AUTHORITY comes from being WITH Christ and not working FOR Him." (Julie) CONNECT: Stephanie: Website: https://gospelspice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.rousselle.904 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanierousselle.us/  

Your God-given dream is not some cute little thing that would be fun to do one day. God planted that seed of a dream in your heart, and He wants to see a harvest. He wants you to be bold and courageous in bringing those dreams to life. It's time to stop playing it safe with your faith, to start leaning into your calling, and to begin bringing those God-given dreams to life. On this episode, Katie Reid and I talk about: One way to discern if your dream is God's will or not. How perfectionism keeps us stuck and paralyzed. How freedom in pursuing a dream can be scary for a perfectionist. What it means to pray bold and unedited prayers. A lot of times God requires us to take a step of faith BEFORE He does the miraculous. SCRIPTURES: "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:17) "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." (Colossians 3:15). "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it'" (Isaiah 30:21). QUOTES: "It doesn't depend on us, but God wants to partner with us" (Julie) "God is both POWERFUL and PERSONAL!" (Katie) "God's will is a not a tightrope." (Julie) CONNECT: You can connect with Katie at her website katiemreid.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram at @katie_m-reid and Facebook at KatieMReidWriter. NEXT STEPS: Join our growing Facebook community here!.

In this episode, I talk with Jan Greenwood about: How you learn to be a good leader. What Biblical leadership is. How success is a harder test than obscurity and why. How comparison is a counterfeit power. The grace to wait on God’s timing. Why the preparation season lasts longer than we want it to. How everything goes through a death, burial and resurrection. Listen to episode 10 here. You want to wait for God to open doors of public ministry. What you can expect with greater visibility and success. Jan is a pastor, teacher, and mentor. Her latest book The Grace Giving Leader is about how to lead well and develop people. She is also the author of Women at War and founder of Brave Strong Girl, an online mentoring community for women. Jan and her husband Mark have been married for more than 35 years and they have four children. They live in a suburb of Dallas. You can follow her on Instagram or Facebook. You can visit her website at bravestronggirl.org or her on Facebook @bravestronggirl or @jangreenwood.16. It's grace that empowers us to walk in our calling. It's also grace that empowers us to wait during a season of preparation.

We can learn three ways to be CONFIDENT and COURAGEOUS in our calling in 1 Samuel 17. I want each and every one of you to get these truths so deep in your heart that the enemy can't move you an inch from being in alignment with God's calling on your life. Looking forward to hearing from you how this message resonated with you and the specific steps you can take to be confident and courageous!

Season 2 Kick-off Episode! You are called, gifted and equipped for every good work! In 2021, we will be taking bold action on the dreams God's given us. Remember: God doesn't have any green lights! He's already told us to GO!

In January 2021, Kairos Moments celebrates its one year anniversary. We will be doing some really fun things! Keep an eye out for that. (Pssst....there might even be some giveaways!) But until then, let's take a look back at all that God did with Kairos Moments podcast in 2020! As we talk about this past year, go back and get caught up on any episodes you may have missed!

Mo Isom and Brittney Prazen are two parts of a six-part ministry team, BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE. BoldLife exists to challenge, encourage and equip Christ followers to relentlessly pursue a holy and bold life. Through timely Word-rooted and Spirit-led communication, they long to see a revival of depth and sanctification within the Bride of Christ as they point other towards YHWH's heart, will and power available to all of us through Yeshua (Jesus).

Mo Isom and Brittney Prazen are two parts of a six-part ministry team, BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE. BoldLife exists to challenge, encourage and equip Christ followers to relentlessly pursue a holy and bold life. Through timely Word-rooted and Spirit-led communication, they long to see a revival of depth and sanctification within the Bride of Christ as they point others towards YHWH's heart, will and power available to all of us through Yeshua (Jesus). Mo is an author, teacher of the Word, and a mouthpiece for the prophetic revelation God grants them. Brittney is a prophet for the Lord with incredible spiritual insight, a writer and a humble servant for the kingdom.

What does it mean to be buoyant? To be buoyant means to be able to stay afloat or rise to the top. In the midst of a difficult season in our lives with wave after wave of bad news, I learned at least six ways to become buoyant even though the waves continued to rage. 1. Recognize and acknowledge God as our only source of POWER, PROVISION, and PEACE. 2. Find JOY! 3. Wage SPIRITUAL WARFARE. 4. WORSHIP 5. SERVE someone else. 6. Do not be afraid to ASK FOR HELP. What other ways have you found to become buoyant in life's troubled waters? Let me know. Email me at Julie@StuffofHeaven.com.

Have you ever gotten whiplash from all the twists and turns and unexpected detours in life? I have. I've also felt like a kite flying around in the wind unsure if God had the other end of the string.  But this is what I know: God is good, and He can be trusted. Even when we are scratching our heads and not understanding what He's doing, God has plans and purposes we can't always see at first.  If we shift our eyes just a little, we will be able to see God if we look for Him. Listen in to this episode as Leah Lively shares her twists and turns and how she saw God through it all. Leah Lively is a wife and mother of four living in central Virginia. Through writing and speaking opportunities, she is passionate about encouraging others in learning more about the Bible and maturing in their faith. Leah writes on her blog at leahlivelyblog.com and just released her second Bible study, “30 Days in Acts – A Journey: Igniting the Flame of the Early Church”.  Her first study was released in 2019 “30 Days with John – A Journey with Jesus’ Most Beloved Disciple”.  Connect with Leah on Facebook and Instagram: @leahlivelyblog

Brian Walrond and his wife lead a ministry called RS1 Motivational Media. Their mission is to: Ignite Passion, Unlock Potential, Unleash Creativity, and Inspire Purpose With their passion and conviction, their message inspires people of all ages to step out of their comfort zones, pursue their Creator, and to engage this world with the love and power of Jesus Christ. QUOTES: "It’s not about man or a formula. It’s about people engaging God and God engaging people and people submitting their hearts and wills to the plans and purposes God’s given them and being courageous to step forward." "A divine appointment is a situation that comes about in our lies that wasn’t planned or premeditated. There’s a divine exchange — either for prayer, encouragement, salvation or something else that was not orchestrated by you, and both parties understand that it was something that was more than coincidence. It was something God put together. We aren’t always privy to the end result of our obedience. Brian says, “I’m of the opinion that we are on a need to know basis. We don’t need to know, and God’s not obligated to give us the whole story.” CONNECT: Websites: 2MuchtoLive4.com rs1motivationalmedia.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianWalrondRS1

Kicking the Confidence Killers to the Curb You were created on purpose for a purpose and that was for an intimate relationship with your Creator God. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God prepared good works in advance for us to do. It takes courage and confidence to do those good works. John 10:10 tells us that Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy. He doesn’t want you walking confidently in life or your calling. He much prefers you to be hesitant, doubting and paralyzed from fear. Was Jesus confident? Yes, and we can be, too! Merriam-Webster defines confidence as “great faith in one’s self or abilities.” I don’t really like that particular definition. I know my strengths and weaknesses, but I only have great faith in God accomplishing His purposes in and through me. He gives me the grace, strength, skill and ability to do His good work. I much prefer the second definition: a state of mind in which one is free from doubt.” God wants us to walk in confidence WITH Him.  You can be humble and confident at the same time! It’s walking WITH Him that allows us to be both humble and confident. Galatians 6:4-5 says, “Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” (The Message) Make a careful exploration of who you are. Make a careful exploration of the work you have been given. Sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What are my strengths and weaknesses? What are my skills and talents? What is my spiritual gift? What has God placed on my heart to do? Do I know what my calling is? Where am I not walking confidently in my life and in my calling? What blinders do I need to put on in order to not be distracted with comparison (eliminate social media, etc.)? What is one thing I can do this week to kick the 6 Confidence Killers to the Curb?

Confidence plays an important role in our lives and our calling. Misplaced confidence is pride and will only destroy us. True confidence comes from our right standing with God, our ability to hear Him, and to respond to what He's saying. Satan knows the enormity of what happens when a believer confidently walks in the good works God prepared in advance for them to do. He is threatened when we realize the high value of our calling (Philippians). There are 6 Confidence Killers I've seen the enemy use in my own life. They are: Comparison Perfectionism A Wounded Heart Fear of Man People Pleasing Our Thoughts and Words In the next episode, we talk about how to be confident in life and in our calling. Tell me what stood out to you in this episode. Maybe you have another Confidence Killer you would add to the list. Email me at julie@stuffofheaven.com.  

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully" (2 Co 9:7). There's a lot of vitriol surrounding what's going on right now in our world, especially as it pertains to the mistreatment and suffering of our black brothers and sisters. Our response should not be coerced but informed and from a heart of love -- His heart. I want to encourage you to listen to His voice and do what He says. He'll tell you. It's very much on His heart and mind.

Jenny Randle is my guest today. She went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book Getting to Know God's Voice: Discover the Holy Spirit in Your Everyday Life (A 31-Day Interactive Journey). In this book, Jenny encourages readers to discover how God designed them on purpose. Getting to Know God's Voice came about as Jenny wanted to know what it looked like to know God biblically, fully, and authentically. That started her on a journey of learning the giftings that Jenny has in her life and how they fit into the world around her and into the Church and Church culture. Getting to Know God's Voice is a guide for those in the Church who want to learn how to fully and authentically embrace the Holy Spirit with safeguards and boundaries in place so it's not manipulative but a really beautiful way to experience the Holy Spirit in our everyday and mundane moments. WE DISCUSSED: Intimacy with God (what it is and what it looks like) Spiritual Gifts (Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12). Power/Revelatory Gifts Her newest book is an interaction journey. In it, Jenny talks about the 8 different ways God speaks to us. A couple of them are: God's Word. She has the readers read a passage, work through some questions and write down what they feel God is saying. People. Jenny asks the readers to prayerfully ask God to put a person on their hearts and to ask God how they can encourage them. If it is an encouraging and comforting word, she asks them share it with that person and write down how they responded. It's not enough to RECOGNIZE the Kairos Moments and the promptings of the Holy Spirit. We have to RESPOND to them, and that's when EVERYTHING changes. CHALLENGE: God may give you a single sentence for someone that might not make any sense, but it might be a moment where they feel seen and known by a God Who loves them. They might want to develop a relationship with THAT God. God is inviting you to participate in what He's doing in the world! You are gifted. Don't let the enemy steal that from you. CONNECT WITH JENNY: Website: www.jennyrandle.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/FreedomCreatives Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenny.randle ORDER JENNY'S BOOKS HERE: You can preorder Getting to Know God's Voice here. You can order her previous book Courageous Creative here.  JOIN KAIROS MOMENTS FACEBOOK GROUP: We have a growing Facebook Group ("Kairos Moments"), and there are some pretty cool things that we will be announcing very soon. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582220752595603/    

Feeling stuck in life? There are 5 things God wants to do during this season. In Episode 11, we talk about how He wants to: 1. TEACH US ABOUT REST. 2. Help us TEND TO OUR HEARTS. In this episode, we will talk about how He wants to: 3. TRAIN US IN OUR WAITING SEASON. 4. UNTANGLE THE LIES WE BELIEVE so we can be free. 5. POSITION and PREPARE us for what's next. Join our growing Facebook Community here.

Have you ever felt stuck in life? Maybe you feel stuck right now. There are two kinds of seasons of being stuck: A God-Ordained Season of Being Stuck An Appointed Season of Growth in Being Stuck Sometimes when we feel stuck in life, it is actually God trying to get our attention. It is a God-Ordained Season.  God’s plan is NEVER to leave us in those places of feeling stuck. But by acknowledging them, we will be able to move forward in what His plan is for our lives. There are things He wants to do when we are feeling this way. He wants to: TEACH US ABOUT REST. Help us TEND TO OUR HEARTS. TRAIN US IN OUR WAITING SEASON. Waiting on the Lord is actively anticipating what He will do in and through our lives. The more we try to get unstuck in our own strength, the deeper and more entrenched we get. UNTANGLE THE LIES WE BELIEVE so we can be free. POSITION and PREPARE us for what’s next. In this episode, I talk about the first two: Teaching us about rest and help us tend to our hearts. 1. TEACH US ABOUT REST We see this emphasis on rest everywhere in the physical world: In writing, we pause at the commas and stop at the periods. In music, the rest note is just as important as the other notes. Without it, the music would be chaotic, blurred and unstructured noise. In farming, the farmer intentionally lets a piece of land lie unplanted for a season. He rests his land so the soil is replenished with nutrients and able to sustain future planting. 2. TENDING TO OUR HEARTS Just like idolatrous Israel was prone to wander and lose her way as she chased after anything and anyone but God to fill her, we too chase after other things–lesser loves. Lesser loves are those temporary things upon which we have set our affections.  They are anything we look to fill a hole in our hearts that only God can fill. Next episode we talk about the remaining 3 things God wants to do when we are feeling stuck. JOIN THE KAIROS MOMENTS FACEBOOK GROUP HERE!

It’s Part of the Process When God gives us a dream or a vision of what our lives will look like and the impact we will have on the world for Him, we go through a process before it becomes reality. The bad news is that process is not fun. Matter of fact, it can be a painful one, but God is all about the process. There is purpose in the process! The good news is God does so much more than we could ask or even think when we submit ourselves to that process. In this episode, I'm going to share the 3 Step Process I've seen God take someone through as their dream becomes a reality. QUOTES: “Why...would God go to the trouble to plant a garden that is forced to sprout rather than commanding it into existence?” She came to understand that “God delights in watching things grow.” (Beth Moore, “Chasing Vines” 2020) To connect with me: Website: https://www.stuffofheaven.com I'd love to hear from you! Tell me about your God-given dream!  

God's promises to us in Psalm 91: He will rescue. He will protect. He will answer. He will be with us in trouble. He will deliver us. He will honor us. He will satisfy us with long life. He will show us His salvation. ************************************ Psalm 91 as read by my 11-year-old son! To me, there is just something really powerful when I hear a child read a portion of Scripture. Hope this ministers hope, encouragement and faith to you! "For the word of God is alive and active." (Hebrews 4:12) "So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11).

Where are fear and doubt holding you back? Are you self-sabotaging the plans God has for you? God is inviting you to step out of that fear and to walk in faith toward His plans for you. It really is simple, but it isn’t easy. It takes courage. Don’t you want to leave the gray and dreary confining life of a fearful existence and step into the bright and exciting adventurous life God has planned? J.J. Gutierrez talks about her KAIROS MOMENT that came when God used her 6-year-old daughter to speak truth to her. She could have easily dismissed it, especially coming from such a young girl. But she RECOGNIZED it as coming from God and RESPONDED to it. From that moment on, J.J. knew what she had to do. It CHANGED everything. JJ Gutierrez is a corporate career woman turned homeschool mom, writer, speaker and soon to be podcaster. Married for 24 years with three girls...two adults daughters and 10-year-old Hope, the mastermind behind Chickening IN. JJ has a passion for seeing women grow in courage and faith, and often you can find her starting new small group ministries. Some groups include mother-daughter bible studies, workplace Bible studies, homeschool groups, and goal planning groups. JJ loves her German Shepherd- Bella and most days you'll find her sipping a glass of fresh brewed iced tea. To connect with J.J.:   Website:  http://www.chickeningin.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/chickening_in/  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/chickeningin/    

What do you do when fear is staring at you in the face? What is your go-to response when unimaginable tragedy strikes? Tiffany Johnson shares her story of when she was attacked by a shark while she and her husband were vacationing in the Bahamas. TODAY'S TAKEAWAYS MEMORABLE QUOTES: What you put in comes out! Even though they (God's promises) may not be for us today, we don't know what we're going to face in the future. You always want to think you have a strong faith, but honestly, you don't know until it's tested. The times I spent with the Lord before the attack, cultivated this closeness with Him that sustained me when I needed it the most. Tiffany has had the opportunity to share her testimony on many media outlets, including Animal Planet, CNN's Vital Signs, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, The Today Show, Inside Edition and the 700 Club. One man accused her of fabricating her story after seeing her picture the day she was released. She and her husband radiated the peace and joy of the Lord. He said the only reason why he even considered it a fake news story was because of the smiles on their faces. Tiffany was able to share with him the reason for her joy. She said, "The awesome thing about God's joy is that it is not dependent upon our circumstance. We can have joy despite the lowest of lows that we're in because that's what God's promises are to us." PRACTICAL WAYS TO TRUST THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF DIFFICULTIES: Spend time communicating with God daily. Journal. We can look back and see God's faithfulness in answering our prayers. Be intentional with our relationship with God. Build a history with Him. As we begin to know God's character through reading His Word, we have to tear down any false ideas of God our experiences might have told us. When you are able to grasp more of the truth of Who He is, we can start to see ourselves as He sees us. Our thoughts are extremely powerful! She shares how she's discovered this truth with the use of her new prosthetic. CONNECTING WITH TIFFANY and BE AN OVERCOMER MINISTRIES: Go to her website and then scroll to the bottom for social media platforms. http://www.beanovercomerministries.com

We are changing to a bi-weekly format, and here's why: Many of you have told me my podcasts are too short. It seems like we just get to the good stuff...and then it ends. That's a good problem to have. Am I right?! Going to a bi-weekly format will allow me to dive deeper in my interviews and pull more from my guests and to create richer content for you. This podcast is all about YOU! Subscribe to Kairos Moments so you don't miss a single episode!  

Which tree are you living in within your relationships? The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Sin-conscious ONLY looks at the actions of others (and not their heart) Seeks to EXPOSE sin and wrongdoing  in others Speaks truth in harsh, judgmental way "My RIGHTS!" The Tree of Life Love-conscious Looks at actions AND their intentions Seeks LOVE which covers over a multitude of sins Speaks truth in humility and love "Our RELATIONSHIP!"

What do you do when you are unable to change the difficult situation you’re in? Even if you can’t change the circumstance, you are not a victim. Instead, you are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be victorious in the midst of your hard season. Karen Harmon  Karen’s Kairos Moment: Karen’s pastor CHALLENGED her to praise God FOR the hard season she was in. It felt like lip service, and it felt ridiculous to say out loud; however, the more she did, the more it took root and became her reality.  If we truly believe what Romans 8:28 says about all things working together for our good, then we can praise Him FOR the hardship and not just praise Him for the victory coming on the other side. God will use the situation as one of the steps to get you to the ultimate victory. She began to declare, “God, I praise you for this hip fracture! I know at the end of this, it will be for Your glory and for my good. I may not see it now, but I know You have victory on the other side of this obedience.” QUOTE: “The chains started to break when I started to praise.” Karen’s perspective changed as she began to see who God is instead of focusing on her pain. She decided to do what she could instead of focusing on what she couldn’t (mentoring, writing, etc). So often, we want a quick fix or a checklist, but Karen says we put so much value in the final destination, but the beauty lies in the journey. I despise the message, “You are enough.” Because YOU’RE NOT, but He is MORE THAN ENOUGH. By aligning ourselves with that mantra, when we go through these hardships, we beat ourselves up. “If I’m enough, then why can’t I do this? Why can’t I conquer this? QUOTE: “YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO! He was meant to do that IN you, FOR you, and THROUGH you.” Shift your focus from wanting to be enough to: “God, you are more than enough!”

What do you do when you are angry at, disillusioned with and disappointed in God? How do you handle that crisis of faith? Karen Harmon went through a major plot twist in her life, but she came out the other side singing His praises. You can feel all those feelings. He's strong enough to handle them. But once you release them to Him, you'll discover He really is good. He really is still for you and not against you. "I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13 NIV).   You can't always find your way into His presence, especially when you are dealing with so many negative emotions. You need to surround yourself with people who will take you there when you can't find your way.   Praise Him for the process of going through the hardship, not necessarily for the victory that's coming.

This Kairos Moment happened while I was recording the episode with Pete and Jordan Jones. It will set you free, friends! Step out (even if it's not perfect), and do what will bring God glory. Make Him famous!

Spending time with God is not just dumping our prayer requests onto Him. It is creating space for us to also listen to what He has to say. He wants to talk to us. Journaling is one way we can be intentional. Be expectant in your time with Him. Words Surrounding Kairos Moments: Intentionality Focus Availability Expectancy Listening Kairos Moments: are big "aha" moments and small whispers. create room for God to speak/move. God always wants some kind of transformation to occur. happen all throughout the day. They aren't confined to our timetable. Often God interrupts our day and what we have planned to speak to us. Biggest Hindrances to Kairos Moments: Busyness Lack of focus. Not being fully present. Preconceived ideas. Unable to recognize them. Benefits of Journaling: It helps us focus. It is a tool to share things God is showing us with other people. God is constantly calling us to REMEMBER. Journaling helps facilitate remembering His goodness. Our wandering minds are forced to engage with what we are writing. If you are interested in purchasing the Daily Kairos Journal from Pete and Jordan, click here.

GUEST: On today's episode, I talk to Joel Muddamalle. He is the Director of Theology for Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a PhD student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with an emphasis in theology. Joel and I discuss God's original intent for Adam and Eve (and subsequently us) when He placed them in the Garden within the context of His Divine rest. WE ALSO DISCUSSED: The tension and mystery of trusting in the finished work of Christ as wholly sufficient AND as a result of that, we work. "Biblical Theology" ... what it is and why everybody should want to study it.  God's presence is rest! Rest and how it relates to our identity, our relationship with God, and our relationships with other people. (So freeing!) Progressive sanctification. The Gospel is like a river. Imago Dei: The image of God. It was not broken at the fall. What we need to discuss is the Status and Standard of the Imago Dei. QUOTES: "As we attempt to know God's Word, we will find it is knowing us." (Joel) "As a result of the fact that God has done the finishing work, I can partner with Him in the work He's assigned to me unto His glory that will ultimately be for my good." (Joel) "The Old Testament sets seeds for us to see come to fruition in the New Testament. Likewise, in the New Testament, we need to ask ourselves where are the echoes, allusions and development that has already been laid in the Old Testament." (Joel) "The mysteries of God are wrapped up in the special needs of my son." (Julie) CONNECT: To connect with Joel on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muddamalle/. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muddamalle/   To join the discussion about Kairos Moments, go to... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582220752595603/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairosmomentspodcast/

Today I discuss 5 Ways to Discern Your Own Kairos Moments. Scriptures mentioned in today's episode: Galatians 5:25 1 Kings 19:11-13 Psalm 27:13