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Today is Part 5 in the Well through the Word series where we are talking about OBEYING God.  

Today is Part 4 in the Well through the Word series where we are talking about TRUST and the importance of trusting in God, instead of trying and relying on ourselves or others.    OTHER VERSES ABOUT TRUSTING GOD AND GOD'S FAITHFULNESS Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 8:28 James 1:6 Isaiah 25:1 Lamentations 3:23 Psalm 100:5 John 14:1 Matthew 28:20 Isaiah 26:3-4 Hebrews 11 Psalm 56:3  

Today I have Teresa Shields Parker on the podcast sharing her journey through weight loss and breaking strongholds. Teresa is a Christian weight loss coach and author who has lost 250 pounds and kept it off since 2013. Today her goal is with God's help to teach women how to transform their lifestyles, lose weight and live healthy.    Teresa offers her insights weekly on Sweet Grace for Your Journey podcast which is also on Charisma Podcast Network. She has published six books and two study guides all of which are on Amazon and her website.   Her first book, Sweet Grace: How I Lost 250 Pounds and Stopped Trying to Earn God's Favor was number one in Christian weight loss memoirs for five years. Her most recent memoir, Sweet Surrender: Breaking Strongholds is quickly moving up in the rankings. She has also written: Sweet Change: True Stories of Transformation Sweet Freedom: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off With God's Help Sweet Hunger: Developing an Appetite for God Sweet Journey to Transformation: Practical Steps to Lose Weight and Live Healthy Sweet Grace Study Guide and Sweet Freedom Study Guide   She and her husband, Roy, live in Columbia, MO. They have two grown children and a son-in-law. They are active in their local church and enjoy traveling. Teresa has been a guest on numerous Christian television and radio programs, summits and podcasts. Many of these are available on her website and her YouTube channel.   Here is a link to Teresa's free e-book all about Strongholds.  Teresa also has a ton of other amazing, free resources on her website.   Stay in touch with Teresa: Teresa's Facebook  Teresa's Instagram Teresa's Pinterest Teresa's YouTube    

But I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father.  John 14:31  

Today we are talking about PRAYER. Some find it mysterious. Some find it hard. Does it even work? Why do I need to pray? Let's dive in!!   My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.    If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6   My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.    If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Ginger Stache is joining me on the podcast today to talk about her new book, Chasing Wonder. I LOVED this conversation and am so inspired to chase more wonder in my day to day life and with my kids. We truly can get so stuck in our routines that we lose our spark and joy in life. In Chasing Wonder, Ginger encourages us to find that joy and adventure again, in the small and big things!   Ginger firmly believes that we are at our best when we live with an attitude that life is an adventure--an outlook that sets the stage by believing that every moment has the potential to bring something amazing, a sight to behold, or a lesson to be learned. By walking you through her own adventures in Chasing Wonder, you will find the inspiration to begin your own. And what's more, you'll make space for God to move in marvelous and unexpected ways.   Ginger is the Chief Creative Officer of Joyce Meyer Ministries. She has worked in television for over 35 years, and, in that time, has interviewed Joyce and many influential Christian figures. Ginger hosts Joyce Meyer's Talk It Out podcast, and is one of Joyce's closest friends and confidants.    Get Ginger's book! Chasing Wonder   Connect with Ginger: Ginger's website Instagram 

Today I have The Sleep Coach Lana Tomkinson on the podcast talking all things sleep! Lana lived with insomnia, anxiety, depression and chronic disease, and she learned how to beat them ALL and sleep well. She is training in health and sleep, and created a step by step personalized program to help women overcome insomnia for good and live a happier and healthier life. Lana gives some incredibly practical tips on how to get better sleep.   Connect with Lana Get her free ebook 5 Ways to Overcome Insomnia at The Sleep Coach  Join the Insomnia Support Group for Women     My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.    If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14   How beautiful is it that we can approach God our Father with confidence? If you don't approach Him with confidence, today I encourage you to dive into why? Why don't you believe that? Don't you know how much He loves YOU? You are His Child. The other beautiful truth here is that He hears us! I do believe that as we grow our relationship with God our will naturally shifts toward His will. That's where the beauty and growth truly happens.    My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.    If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Get the 40 day Bible reading plan here.   My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.    If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Today Megan DeJarnett is on the podcast sharing her testimony with us! Megan was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects motor neurons in the spinal cord causing progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. The life challenges that Megan has faced with a neuromuscular disease are more difficult than more people. With a tremendous faith in God and the love and support of her family, Megan lives life determined to experience life to the fullest and choose joy over despair.   Megan's passion is motivating others to approach life with an ‘I can do this' attitude. Her ability to share her story and encourage others to look at life through a new lens is only one of her tremendous gifts.   Megan's proudest personal accomplishments are as a wife and a mother. Megan, along with her husband Jake, are raising two sons in Nashville, TN. Jake is a professional musician and when either of them travel, the entire family goes alone. Their sons, Bronx and Shai, are always in tow and part of everything they do. For Megan, life is providing amazing family, friends, and an inspiring story about overcoming improbabilities.    Megan shares about her book, No Such Thing As Normal, which speaks to the curiosities and difficult questions that arise in a world full of diversity. Equipped with discussion questions, this story provides a creative, honest and interactive way to instill dignity and respect for all people.    Enjoy this wonderful episode!   To celebrate my 100th episode

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10   My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God's Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That's exactly what I'll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you're ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com/getwell.   If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Today we are talking about seeking God's face. What does that mean? Why do we need to do it? How do we do it?   PLUS, listen in for a big announcement

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING FRIDAY! Don't miss Friday's episode!    But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34   Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Today I have the sweet, amazing and wise Erica Wiggenhorn on the podcast! Erica writes Bible studies and teaches biblical principles for life change. She's passionate about God's Word and its ability to transform us personally, along with our relationships. Her latest release by Moody Publishers: Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets Your Free examines our fear of inadequacy and how God points His people on a path to freedom by defining their identity and resting in His sufficiency. Instead of leaning on self-reliance and remaining shackled by self doubt, we begin to grasp the goodness and faithfulness of God.   We talked about SO MUCH GOODNESS: imposter syndrome how we tend to strive instead of surrender believing God and demolishing the lies of the enemy with God's truth self-doubt and the tie between self-doubt and self-sufficiency trusting God how God equips us and we don't get the glory - it's about Him and His power, not ours how we wrestle with the goodness of God's character   Wanna win Erica's new book? Take a screenshot of this episode and share to your stories or feed and tag me and Erica @ryannechannell and @ericawiggenhorn! Winner will be chosen next Wednesday, July 14!

Today I have Kelsey Joy Rinker on the podcast sharing her testimony. Kelsey is a Kingdom Speaker and Breakthrough Identity Coach. Her passion is to equip and encourage women to step into their God given identity, go from limiting beliefs to limitless ones, and partner with Holy Spirit to live a more joy-filled and abundant life. Kelsey is a wife, mom of 2, and the host of the Kingdom Dreamers Podcast where her mission is to help women develop a deep intimacy with God and create a life they thrive in!   Get your FREE copy of "Renew Your Spirit & Soul" Devotional here: bit.ly/FiveDayDevotional Kingdom Dreamers Podcast: bit.ly/KingdomDreamersPodcast Fb community: bit.ly/KingdomDreamersGroup IG: @kelseyjoyco

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17   If you haven't yet, join our Moms in the Middle Talks LIVE every Monday evening. We are 6 real moms coming together for real talk about real life - we keep it fun, honest and respectful! We are covering topics like motherhood, marriage, communication, sex, addiction, joy, faith and wellness. We are all believers in Jesus, grateful to share what He's done in our lives.    Get the details for our Moms in the Middle Talks in the Facebook group: Wellness and The Word Community

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4    As I continue to grow forward in my own faith journey and helping others do the same, I would love to get some feedback from you. Please take a quick minute to fill out my survey: Wellness and The Word Survey

Today I'm sharing our first Moms in the Middle Round Table Talk! I've partnered with 5 other incredible, Kingdom-focused female entrepreneurs: Ashley Carroll of the So She Grows podcast Kristin Chadwick of the Wholistic Hearts podcast Katie Mae of Marriage Empowered Michelle Porterfield of the Set Free Sisterhood podcast Katie Lynn Hedrick of the Stepping into a Joy-Filled Life podcast We will be doing weekly lives on many topics ranging from marraige, motherhood, organization, sex, drinking, addiction, faith - to name just a few! This group is real, raw, fun and we share the truth in love. Our missions are all different but at the core we all want the same thing: we want Jesus to get all the glory and for Him to shine through in our lives. God has changed each of our lives and we want the same for you!    This week we each shared a bit of our testimony and talked about our desire to know God deeper, to obey Him and just what a good good Father He is! Enjoy

Today I am sharing an episode from the Real Happy Mom podcast where I was a guest a few weeks ago. It was such an awesome conversation that I had to share it here! We talk about why you should be a good steward of the body you were given. 

    “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

The answer lies in Matthew 22:34-40 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”   Love God. Love People.   Also: Have a willing and teachable heart (Proverbs 8:32-36) Believe you are forgiven Fast (from social media, food, music, gossip, shopping - anything that creates noise or turns your attention from God)   It’s hard to get in shape spiritually when you only work out on Sunday’s. 

Candace Advent is a wife and mom of two girls, and lives with her family in Pennsylvania. She is a nail technician and also a passionate business owner. Candace left religion as a Jehovah's Witness for a relationship with Jesus. She is an alcoholic and has been sober for 7.5 years.    Candace is a fun, incredible woman and I've loved getting to know more about her journey and how God has been there all along. Enjoy

We all have a God-shaped hole in our hearts We are called to share the good news: the Great Commission tells us to make disciples of all nations We have to know what we believe, we can't take other people's word for it, we get a personal relationship with God to know His character We will learn that God loves us SO much, no matter where we've been, what we've done or what's been done to us   Tune in next week for HOW to cultivate a deeper relationship with our Good Father!

Thanks for joining me for this Meditation Monday!   The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10   I'll be off social media for the next couple of months but if you want to stay connected, I'll still be popping into my Facebook group, the Wellness and The Word Community, at least once a week so be sure to join us over there! 

Happy Faith Friday! Here's a little catch up on my life these days and where I'm at in my own faith journey. I'll tell ya God is really calling me to be still and I'm here for it

Wow, friends. You are in for a treat today. The beautiful and amazing daughter of the King, Katie Thornhill, is sharing her love story with God. It's incredible, to say the least.   Katie has walked through the toughest situations that any human can face... Marriage infidelity Drug and alcohol abuse of a loved one The loss of a child to cancer less than a year ago ...and her faith and family is stronger than ever.   You already know the why and how: Jesus. She has anchored into Jesus and always will.  I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and then go binge Katie's podcast: Anchored in Always

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Today's testimony with Heidi Bramm was absolutely beautiful. I loved hearing about Heidi's family and her relationship with Jesus. Heidi has a sweet and gentle spirit that just captivated me and I am so grateful for the work she is doing in the world!    She also left me with a beautiful message at the end that took my breath away

Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1

Happy #WellnessWednesday! Here's the conclusion to that cliffhanger I left ya with yesterday

Hey friends! I am so excited for you to meet another one of my sweet sisters in Christ, Katie Hedrick. Katie and I connected through our podcast community and became fast friends! We both have the heart for sharing God's Word and teaching others.   Katie's podcast is called Stepping into a Joy Filled Life and oh does this woman ooze JOY! I love chatting with her and having her as part of my sisterhood now. She is such a light and God is the best because He brought us together

Holy Spirit is all over this one friends! I'm pumped about this episode. Hang tight, it's time for a dose of conviction

The Morning Meditation starts at 10:40

Happy Meditation Monday! Have you ever heard of The Great Commission? We hear about this in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus calls us to be His disciples and spread the good news of the Gospel. WE ARE ALL CALLED to share His love with others.   I hope you're enjoying these meditations and pray that they're helping saturate your mind with God's truth! If you want to continue getting into the Bible, come join our group where we are always reading through new books of the Bible together!  Wellness and The Word Community

It's Holy Week. What is that?  It's Good Friday. Why is it good? What is Passover?  Let's break down the foundation of the Christian faith which is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.    Scriptures to read: Matthew 21:1-27, 26-28 Mark 11, 14, 15, 16 Luke 19:28-48, 22-24   A deeper look into Jesus as the Lamb of God and The Last Supper from Sun Valley Community Church.  Jesus as the Lamb of God  

Loved hearing today's testimony from Michelle Porterfield! Michelle shares her journey from daily drinking to being alcohol free, and why she's passionate about sharing that with women and helping them be set free from that same cycle.    Michelle Porterfield is the Host of Set Free Sisterhood podcast and a Certified NeuroTransformational Coach. She specializes in helping women live free from alcohol, get control back, reignite their faith, and thrive in their next steps. She's a Southern girl, born and raised in SC and has 3 cool kids - 2 amazing daughters and a son who was their “bonus kid” through adoption at the age of 5. She's been married to her big strong hubs for almost 19 years.    Michelle has overcome self-doubt, broken promises, daily drinking, and feeling stuck in reaction mode for almost a decade. Her mission is to help women learn that they have control of their thoughts and actions. She wants them to be able to see their value and strength and believe that they can commit to the hard stuff and overcome. Her desire is that they elevate their awareness around the things that they go to when they are stressed, frustrated, angry, uncomfortable, embarrassed, and sometimes even happy. These things keep us small and in captivity. They blur our minds and hearts so that we stay the same. Then women can learn to master their mindset, control their choices, set needed boundaries, and create meaningful relationships with others. They become truly SET FREE.   Set Free Sisterhood Podcast   Set Free Sisterhood Facebook Group

Hi sweet friends, it's Holy Week. This is the week that changed everything. Jesus was betrayed by one of his dearest friends and delivered into the hands of those who would kill him. But none of this was a surprise to Him - He knew it would happen and He was willing, obedient to His Father's plan. It had to happen to save us.    Take some extra time this week to spend time with God, thanking Him for giving us His one and only Son and praising Jesus for His sacrifice. The one who was sinless died for all of the sinners. He died for you and for me.    Today's meditation: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6-7

Today we are meditating on James 1:19-20. Friends, if you struggle with anger, you are not alone. I am with you and this is one verse that I'll be memorizing and turning back to often!    My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20

Hey friend, happy Faith Friday! What does it mean that we can boast about our weaknesses? Why would we want to do that? Today we are digging into 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. Paul’s Vision and His Thorn I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Today I have an awesome testimony to share with you from Katie Mae Webb. She is super open and vulnerable in her testimony.   We talk about: How we can get distracted in our walk with God How her marriage became an idol The eventual separation and reunification of her marriage How we can fall into the victim mentality The power of taking ownership of our own dysfunctions The awesome fact that she is now a Marriage Empowerment Coach because GOD   Katie Mae Webb was born and raised in Arizona and has a background in Human and Family Development from Arizona State University. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years and they are the proud parents of two beautiful kiddos. From her work in the foster care system to High Performance Consulting, she has always had a true passion for supporting families and their success. She discovered her love and purpose for Marriage Coaching when she and her husband encountered their worst years together which eventually led into a trial separation. After reunifying and experiencing  a true transformation of their relationship, Katie has made it her personal mission to support others' in creating the vibrant marriage they've always desired to have.    Also a heads up if you’re not in our Wellness and The Word Community over on Facebook make sure you join us because Katie is coming in the group very soon to chat about all things marriage!  Wellness and The Word Community      Connect with Katie  Marriage Empowered Facebook Group Katie Mae Marriage Empowerment Coach katiemaecoaching@gmail.com

Happy Meditation Monday friends

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

Join our 40-day challenge to put God first! Get the details at the Wellness and The Word Community Facebook Group, or message me on Instagram or email me.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessandtheword https://www.instagram.com/ryannechannell/  wellnessandtheword@gmail.com      Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. 1 Chronicles 16:11  Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you  Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 1 Peter 5:7 cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 119:57-60  The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.

Hey friends, it's Testimony Tuesday! Today we get the pleasure of hearing Shannon Hansen's love story with God and how her mom set the stage for her strong faith. We also cover the topic of talking to your kids about sex which I think is so important and often overlooked! I loved hearing how Shannon's mom set the foundation of faith so strongly in their home, even normalizing a taboo topic.    Shannon Hansen is a Christian entrepreneur, as well as a wife and mother of 3 beautiful girls. She enjoys gardening and working on her mini farm, with her goats, chickens, turkeys and cows. Shannon is a leader of Holistic Nutrition - she has certificates as a Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Life Coach. She has co-authored a book and passionately educates women with thyroid imbalances to gain freedom from fatigue by removing chronic triggers and replenish their body so that they can restore their health quickly and stop sleeping their way through life. Shannon has witnessed firsthand how real nutrition changes lives and is excited and anxious to share this information with women withy thyroid imbalances. She knows the need women have to gain access to knowledge, education and tools to restore thyroid function.    If you have any issues with your thyroid, I highly recommend checking out Shannon's podcast the Thriving Thyroid and connecting with her on Instagram or her website! Links below!    ENJOY

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.  Psalm 94:18-19

Today we are so busy, jumping from one task to the next, that we become burned out.  We are short tempered with others, we are too busy to actually live, we are running on empty. We charge our phones, we fill up our cars. What about us?   We need to be recharged and filled up too. But not in the world's way. Not with Netflix and alcohol, food and sex. It’s that God-shaped hole friends.    Take care of yourself by filling up with God’s truth. That truly is how you can take care of others. Connect with God and refresh your spirit.  Slow down so you can hear from Him. Turn your eyes and heart to Jesus. I want Jesus to overflow from me so that means I have to fill myself up with Jesus.   It’s so important to take care of yourself in the care of God. That’s what Jesus was doing. He wasn’t alone. He was with His Father.    Take the 40 day challenge! Put your time with God first for 40 days. 40 represents a time of testing in the Bible. Every day for 40 days, have your quiet time with God. Be intentional about it. Don’t just check it off the list.  Two requirements: Pray, just talk to God. God I’m here, I’m willing to listen to your voice.  Read your Bible. I have a 40-day Bible reading plan for you that will take you through the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Get your 40-Day Bible Reading Plan here: https://www.wellnessandtheword.com/bible-reading-plans.html    Scriptures mentioned: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Matthew 12:34  the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. John 14:6  I am the way and the truth and the life. Genesis 2:2  By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.  Luke 5:16  But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 6:12  One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Luke 22:41-42  He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”  Mark 1:35  Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 6: 31  Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Matthew 14:13  When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.

Happy Meditation Monday friends

Scripture mentioned:Proverbs 4:14–15  Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. 1 Corinthians 15:33  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Hebrews 10:24-25  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another. 2 Timothy 3:15-17  All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.  Psalm 119:105  Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Matthew 7:24-27  “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”  Proverbs 27:17  As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.  Mark 13:31  Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Friends - today I have my Spiritual Coach, Miranda Wendler, on the podcast sharing her testimony! I just recently met Miranda and I knew instantly that I had to work with her (#HolySpiritMoment). This woman is walking in her calling and doing God's work! I absolutely adore her and her mission to help women go deeper in their intimacy with Christ. We were meant to have a relationship with Him as Daughters of the King!  Miranda is so amazing and I loved hearing her love story with Papa God! Enjoy

Happy Monday friends! Today we are meditating on John 15:5. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.