Authenticity is hard to come by in our culture today. If you are looking for more “real-ness” in your life, this is the podcast for you. Join Karmen as she shares short devotionals that may be just what you need to be real in this thing we call life.
“The Go-To Piece”. The 2nd piece of The Armor of God is the breastplate of righteousness. After the belt is securely in place, we clothe ourselves, we sink into this piece of armor. This strong and impenetrable piece is made to protect our vital organs (most importantly the heart).
“The Foundational Accessory”. Description: The first piece of armor is the foundation of the full armor. It’s certainly not just an accessory. Without it, the rest of the armor would fall off. Join Karmen as she discusses the Belt of Truth in today’s episode.
The Armor of God is effective to our spiritual victories. In this episode, Karmen describes four fundamental points about applying this armor to your life.
If we think of our spiritual self as a backpack, today’s verse reassures us that all we need to live a victorious life, we already possess! Praise God that it is sealed inside of us as well! All that we need, all the tools are “in the bag”!
This promise has been most evident in the pro-life line of work I am in. Our team at pregnancy resource center has experienced time and time again the attacks of the enemy on this very important work of caring for mommas and seeing babies saved from the horrors of abortions. Whether that’s internal attacks in our own camp or external attacks, God comes through every time.
As we continue with God’s promises, this is one that I have heard all my life, but He has just recently shone new light and application for me. This promise in my life has been super practical and holds a measure of accountability for me. I pray this verse often.
Episode 9: Have you ever needed God’s comfort? Of course. Have you ever looked at him as you do your mother? Your mother is the nourisher, constant cheerleader, and comforter. God is the ultimate version of all of those things. Rely on him.
I don’t want to return to normal. Normal was not my best. I want to return to God. That’s the only option for me.
Today’s topic is one that is not widely talked about but many have experienced. It’s a message about miscarriage and the promise from God’s word that best helped me during my miscarriage and in the years after as my heart hurt for the child I did not get to hold, love and raise.
God is always there for us even during the hard times. In today’s episode, I look back on a time in my life that from the human standpoint was a dark time but from a spiritual standpoint it was where I grew the most spiritually.
Join Karmen and her friend Aisha for a real conversation about how each decision in life can take a believer away from God or closer to Him. Aisha has a compelling story of how one decision after another took her away from God, further than she ever thought…but God!
Join Karmen and her friend Aisha for a real conversation about how each decision in life can take a believer away from God or closer to Him. Aisha has a compelling story of how one decision after another took her away from God, further than she ever thought…but God!
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parables of the lost things” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being found. Scripture: Luke 15:5-6, 9, 31-32, Acts 4:12, Philippians 3:1-11
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:25-30
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 6:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:11-19
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15: 1-7, John 10:7-16, Psalm 23:1-4, Colossians 3:11
Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Coin” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Isaiah 49:15-161
Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of Euthanasia. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12, Proverbs 16:31, 20:29, Romans 12:12, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-3
Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of disability bias. Scripture References: 2 Samuel 9, Mark 2:1-12, John 5:1-15, Colossians 3:11, James 2:1-12
Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Modern Day Slavery Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of modern day slavery and human trafficking. Scripture References: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 146:7, Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18-21, 2 Peter 2:19 How can you Help? Movies to watch- “Sound of Freedom” and “Priceless” End it Movement Organizations to support-A21, Hope for Justice, House of Cherish, Wellspring Living, Frontline Response
“Sanctity of Life: the Threat of Transgender Ideology ” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of transgender ideologies.
“Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Abortion” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of abortion
“Sanctity of Life” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. Scripture References: Gen 1:26-28, 2:7, 22-23, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:1-5, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Colossians 3:10
The last characteristic of the series- Joy v. Anger...success (in the Christian life) is characterized by joy, failure is characterized by anger. Which one will you choose?
Join Karmen as she discusses the 5th characteristic of a growing Christian life. A “success” in the Christian life is having an ability to embrace change. Where a Christian trips up and fails is when change is feared. Fear does not have to be the story, faith can!
Success is characterized by having an attitude of gratitude. Failure is characterized by having a sense of entitlement. Which one describes you? Join Karmen as she discusses that God’s way is gratitude and it’s his desire for our lives-not entitlement.
The third characteristic of “success” in the Christian life is forgiving others v. holding a grudge. Are we quick to forgive or are we quick to hold a grudge? When you have been wronged, mistreated, abused and persecuted, what is your gut “knee-jerk” response? Join Karmen on this episode as she describes a time where she chose forgiveness and she will look at a Biblical figure who chose a lifestyle of forgiveness.
Last week, Karmen began a series on what qualities make a person a “successful Christian v. a failure”. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s quality: taking responsibility v. blaming others
Join Karmen as she begins a new series looking at 6 patterns of a “successful” Christian. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s topic: Being Teachable v. Being a “Know-it-All”.
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our All Wheel Drive. When activated, the 4 “tires” of spiritual disciplines can help us gain traction to get out of icy or muddy situations.
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our Blind Spot Monitor by indicating to us little sins that are hard to see as they try and overtake us.
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit shines a bright light to direct us and bring salvation to a dark world. He is the believers Automatic High Beams.
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Lane Departure Alert, helping us stay in the “lanes” God has called us to and helping us to change lanes when it is time. s.
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Pre-collision System helping us brake and be aware of objects or people are on our spiritual paths.
In this series, Karmen will be looking at the Holy Spirit as our “Safety Sense”. He is our security guard. He is with us and in us to get us home to Heaven safely. God has him in place to keep the most precious thing about us safe, our spirits.
The pro-life world is thriving and there is room for you! While this topic is usually discussed in the political arena, it’s more than something you cast a vote…it’s a lifestyle! It’s a mindset! Life is precious from the very beginning and the preborn need voices in this world to speak on their behalf! Is that you?”
Join Karmen and Kelly as they discuss real life issues and testimonies that are sure to brighten your day.
Happy New Year!!! Join Karmen as she concludes with week 5 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all eternity. It was a birthplace of Royalty! Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 72, 103:19, Daniel 2:44-45, Matthew 13, John 18:36, Hebrews 12:28, James 2:5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Revelation 1:6, 22:5
Merry Christmas!!! Join Karmen as she continues with week 4 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all eternity. It was a birthplace of Good News! Scripture References: Luke 2:8-20, Romans 1:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 14:6
Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2
Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2
The heart of the believer should be thankful every day not just on Thanksgiving Day. Karmen encourages us in today’s episode to begin being thankful with looking at the character of God described in Psalm 103
God can and does answer prayers. What have you prayed for? How has he answered? He is faithful to answer those. Join Karmen today as she looks at Psalm 138 to answer these questions.
All of our lives bear fruit. The question we must ask is it “good” fruit or “bad” fruit? Don’t you see that the fruit of our lives is a reflection of who we trust in and rely on...is it Good or evil? God or sin? Walking in the Spirit or walking with myself? Join Karmen on this last discuss on Irresistible Faith.
Sacrifice and Worship are not easy, but it is simple. When we offer ourselves as a sacrifice back to God, we can see clearer than ever what His will for our lives will be...then just as spring brings flower blossoms, our faith will begin to blossom.
You are joining Karmen on Week 2 of a series we are calling “Irresistible Faith”! Do you want a faith that compels someone to ask what is going on in your life and the hope you have? It’s possible! Today’s focus-a fully surrendered life is irresistible.
Join Karmen as she begins a 4 week discussion on what it looks like to have an irresistible faith. Based on the command in 1Peter 3:15, she will look at what aspects of our faith in God would compel a friend to ask us about the hope we have in Jesus.
Join Karmen for the 8th and final week of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 23-24 and discuss how a “Known” child of God will pray bold prayers and have great faith.
Join Karmen for week 7 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 19-22 and discuss how a “Known” child of God should respond to evil and wickedness.
Join Karmen for week 6 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 17-18 and discuss how God’s thoughts for each person is vast and numerous and too many to count.”
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