Living It Up

TGI Friday! When the storms of life come, you don't have to be concerned about getting drenched or even drowning! That's because as a child of God, you have this! We remind you today what "this" is and that YOU will make it through! Luke 6:47-48

Has your world been shaken? How about your faith? If your answers are "yes" then our answer is God wants to re-gain your trust! So if hopelessness has caused you to feel rejected by The Lord, then today, let us re-introduce you to Him as the "LOVING" Father that He IS so you can learn to trust in Jesus! Inspired by John 14:1

Jesus is alive and proved a fresh start is possible for you at any stage in life. WITH God, nothing is impossible. Genesis 15

Having a humble, teachable spirit is absent of pride and paves the way for answers. It doesn't sound too glamorous and not much fun. BUT if you are tired of doing the same things over and getting the same results you gotta have one. Having a humble, teachable spirit it is what brought the changes in our life that we were praying for! We discuss why it is so important and how to have one too!

If your thoughts of this new week are overwhelming and you feel despair take it to The Lord in prayer! He loves you, He is standing by, and He has the power to set the course for you to stay in peace no matter how stressful your week may be!! Philippians 4:6

We've discovered that when we feel like we need to be in control it's really us that is out of control. Can you relate? Jeremiah 2:24-25

There is fear brewing in the world throughout social media but don't let that cause you to teeter between hope and despair or give up on God! Keep hoping! Be patient in waiting! Hope is everything! It brings you JOY and JOY brings you God's strength and feelings of relief and contentment even from a wrong decision that's causing you to loose hope. Today we suggest ways to understand God better in it all and how to go easy on yourself thru it! Psalm 42

Think about it! God, the creator of the universe is hopelessly devoted to and relentlessly pursuing you!!

Are you finding yourself going around the same mountain even tho you have given your life to Christ? Are you still experiencing the same struggles that's causing you to believe that you have failed in your relationship with Him? In this episode you'll discover that it's all a signal of something more that we want to help you with. Inspired by Philippians 2:13

Being taken for granted is hurtful. If you have experienced being taken for granted or have the tendency to take others for granted this podcast is for you. John 16:33

Do you know the difference between an apology and an amends? Today we discuss God's heart of restoring broken relationships. Matthew 25:40

Are you a mover? A shaker? How about a planner? It's okay to make plans but don't plan the outcome. Pray and do all you know to do and trust that whatever the outcome will be God's will. "We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps." Proverbs 16:9

Resist delaying your destiny! Discipline your mind by not spending any more time thinking about who or what you have no power to change. It's time to get on with what God has for you! Let's talk about how. Habakkuk 2:3

Someone once said, "if only I could Monday as a gift from God instead of a gag gift I dread opening maybe I would stop wanting to exchange Monday for another day." Today, we discuss how to trust to God when we don't get it and love others when it's hard because we have no idea what a new week is going to bring. Proverbs 27:1

If it's important to you to say it's important to God to hear it. He loves you and wants to hear everything you want and need to say to Him! But are your prayers making demands on God or declaring the truth about yourself? Today, we discuss why communicating in humility to The Lord is crucial to His intervention in our lives. James 4:10

Have you ever been told you are the queen or king of your own river called, Denial? That is NOT who you are! A lifetime of habits and wounds from denying need your attention NOW! So if you're ready to begin living a healthy, truthful life this is the episode for it! You'll hear how freedom and relief come and fear goes from acknowledging the truth about what's going. Inspired by Romans 11:9

Ready for a situation to stop getting worse? Try not forcing a solution. It's God who is large and in charge! Today we discuss how when you're tempted to force a solution that others aren't ready for STOP and focus on what God has for you to be doing instead whether they do the same or not. Matthew 19:36

It's a long holiday weekend so we are here to remind you that if you choose to stand alone in what's troubling you, you run the risk of being attacked and defeated. But with "supportive" relationships, scripture reminds you that...."a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Most things in life are learned and according to scripture that includes contentment. So that means you can do something about your happiness instead of settling and just going through life with no joy. It begins by asking God where you lack contentment? Discontentment is usually at the root of unhappiness. Today, we help you learn contentment. Philippians 4:11-12

Why not just keep it simple? God's help is available to you. He's just waiting for you to say to Him, "Not my will but yours be done." Luke 22:42

There are good, truth-filled thoughts to dwell on in spite of what's going on in the world in the world like "this too shall pass" and "no problem lasts forever"! Remember that difficult days and things can bring out qualities in you that otherwise might not have surfaced, like courage, faith and your need for others. We are all in this together and we are here to encourage you! II Corinthians 4:8-9

Remember, people don't care what you know until they know that you care. So if it seems others aren't really interested in what you have to say, we have some suggestions that can help. Inspired by Romans 12:15

Do you feel cut off from God? Frozen in your feelings? According to Romans 8:38-39 nothing can separate you from His "love" but one thing will frustrate your "walk" with Him. Inspired by Amos 3:3

Have you lost your spirit of joy? Does living in a troubled world make life seem like a game of survival filled with hard work and a daily grind of fear? Maybe it's because you are trying to do it all yourself. God is there for you and wants to help you gain your sense of purpose by re-connecting with Him. Psalm 121:1-3

Want to re-gain your courage? How about your self esteem? When you choose to avoid difficult situations, people or bad news due to fear, little by little you begin to feel small. After listening today you will hear how to overcome and that the root of fear usually originates from 2 things. Inspired by Psalm 27

It's Monday and attitudes are not always loving, kind or good. So don't forget that no matter who aggravates you or who you encounter today, they too are a child of God and He loves you both! 1John 3:1

Running the race in life can be difficult if you don't know what the point is or the prize. Today, find out what the prize is from running the race in faith. I Cor 9:24-25

What in the world is "incomplete forgiveness?" Today we discuss it and how God caused a squeeze on Scott's hand to give him the peace he needed to go on when he thought it was too late to receive it. Luke 6:36-37

Need a miracle this week? God is the God of the impossible with the power to do miracles. But it requires more than our "positive mental attitude." Once we admit we need Him and give Him our life, it requires our BELIEF that He wants to do miracles and our FAITH that He can. Mark 11:23

If you feel like the real you is buried under layers of issues like disappointments, unforgiveness or even unmet expectations then you have come to the right episode. Today, we discuss how to discover your true self so you can begin the journey of getting your life on track and in line with what God has for you to do. Colossians 3:12

The word, NO is a complete sentence and setting boundaries is difficult just like saying "no" is. If you have a tendency to be overly responsible saying that two letter word can be tough! In today's podcast, we look at setting boundaries with a different twist from the ten commandments. You'll learn how to say no so you can gain a healthy self-respect for yourself while giving the same respect to others. Exodus 20:12-17

One of the greatest reliefs but hardest thing to do is to forgive yourself. Memories of how we've hurt others are some of the greatest sufferings there is. BUT you are never without hope of restoration. God is ALWAYS willing to restore EVERYTHING back to you including the chance to begin again and your joy. I John 1:9

Joy isn't lost in our hard and unpredictable days. Today we remind you that if you will remember the good things God has done for you in the past, you'll discover that it's possible to have joy and courage to face the challenges you are up against today! Leviticus 22:31-33

TGI Friday!... ".....become as a little child." Matthew 18:3 What a great way to be in the summertime! But this scripture has a different meaning. Today we discuss it and how it will help you experience God and grow closer to Him not just in the summertime but all the time!

Have you overthought something so much that you don't even want to do it anymore? Wish your overthinking would just stop so your brain and body could be in the same room? We have some suggestions to help you take back your thoughts when excessive thinking tries to take over you! Philippians 4:8

Your job is to quit working at it. God's job is to do the work in you. That's how you're freed from addictions, greed & despair. So if experiencing His healing presence & full-filling your destiny is your desire, then that's what you have to look forward to! He's by your side today waiting to show you the way. Jeremiah 1:8 "I will be with you and will see you through."

Are you feeling stressed due to lack of balance in your life? Who doesn't feel pressure from family, over-commitments, work, finances, health, or lack of fun? It's been said that balance is something we are to strive for. But how? It starts WHEN we get our priorities in order. Scripture even says that God is a God of order so prioritizing is obviously the place to start. We look in the Word and discuss how.

Single or married this one is for you! Before we met we were blessed with wise, married folks who spoke priceless wisdom regarding what NOT to do in marriage! In fact, that wisdom applied to all our relationships. Our part was to ask for their help. It's tough living in a world that promotes marriage and families so today we discuss the importance of preparing for marriage FIRST in order to have the blessed marriage you long for or hope for the one you are already in! Colossians 3:15

We all want the same thing.To be loved and accepted as we are, right? It can be a challenge because everyone is different. But possible with God's help! So ask Him to grace you to see others and yourself as He does so there can be peace. Matthew 10

Hope. We can never hear enough about NOT losing it. How about you? We hope to give you revelation about hope not just more information. HOPE is not a "feeling." Feelings are fickle and they change with your circumstances. Hope is a "knowing" that gives you reason to keep going regardless of what you may not see! I Peter 3:6-7

You may not believe it or "FEEL" it but The Lord is with you and He sees your potential! Today we discuss why seeing yourself as God does is the 1st step toward your success, having hope, and believing in the possibility of freedom.

Do you have a difficult time asking for and accepting help from people? What about from God? Today we discuss the misconception attached to the reluctance. Not asking for help isn't always about not being a burden. John 4:10

Are you lacking self-control? It is a fruit, it's not willpower, and it isn't something you get by gritting your teeth and just saying "no." Today we discuss the fruit of self-control and how to receive it from God. Galatians 5:16-23

Can you not win for loosing? Are you in a dilemma? How bout an impasse? Does it seem like no matter what decision you make it will be a bad one? Stay encouraged. God can make a way even though there seems to be none. I Chronicles 21:13

Live and let live doesn't mean we condone someone else's choices. It tells us that everyone has the right to choose. Can you choose to show acceptance of others rooted in God's love in spite of their choices? Inspired by I Peter 4:8 and Romans 14:1-4

Because of the responsibility to important things in life like your marriage, family, job, or even drama have you always had trouble staying focused and even feeling guilty for wanting to pursue your gifts and calling? If God's plan for YOUR life is important then we have some suggestions as to why you remaining focused on it may be such a challenge and what you can do about it. Inspired by I Peter 4:10

We grieve because we loved and with others we can have hope from grief & despair. Love experiences the pain with those who are grieving. Today we discuss why “expressed grief” to God and to others is necessary in order to accept reality and enjoy life again. Job 2

Peace with God and yourself equals peace with everybody else! So if you find that the way other people live their lives dictates your mood and steals your joy peace may be what you're missing. Today we discuss Romans 12:18 which tells us that living at peace with each others is one of God's greatest desires.