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We’re in the second of five episodes in our  Jesus in the Love Languages mini series  where we look deeper at the ministry of Jesus. Tune in to hear ways Jesus showed words of affirmation, quality time, giving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Today’s episode 26 is 4 Ways Jesus Prioritizes Time. Learn how love looks through quality time with scripture reading, prayer, Christian community...

We’re in the first of five episodes in our  Jesus in the Loves Language mini series  where we look deeper at the ministry of Jesus. Tune in to hear ways Jesus showed words of affirmation, quality time, giving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Today’s episode 25 is 8 Encouragements from Jesus in the Beatitudes. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Show Pinterest: Brooke Collier BCM Bu...

Have you taken a moment to think about all the benefits of having the word of God memorized? Don't let this question intimidate you! Let it inspire you instead. When we have Bible verses committed to memory, we can capture thoughts better, notice worldly red flags quicker, and guide those we love. The list of happy byproducts goes on. This is why I created 4 Tips to Memorizing Scripture. CLICK FOR...

Bible studies are a great way to dive deeper into God's word. If you are looking for a way to spend time reading and understanding scripture, this list of my top 10 newly released Bible studies of 2024 is the place to start. There is a healthy mix of brand new studies, revamped studies, and a couple from 2023 that snuck onto the 2024 list. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Show Priscilla Sh...

If you’ve ever felt like the Bible is overwhelming, or that it doesn’t make sense when you read it, you’re not alone! I felt the same way a while back, so I started looking into how I can begin to understand the Bible, and build my confidence of knowing what the scripture is actually saying. Today is about 4 Apps to help you understand the Bible better. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Sho...

As Christians, we know that reading our Bible is one of the most important things we can be doing in on a regular basis. Along with being in God’s word, we know that prayer is also vital for our relationship growth with God. But, have you ever thought about combining the two? This is where my 4 prayers for during Bible study come into use. I use to think that reading the Bible was separate from pr...

As Christians, we know that reading our Bible is one of the most important things we can be doing on a regular basis. But, life can get in the way. We can get caught up in the busyness, hustle culture, and skip over this spiritual discipline. I can be guilty of this from time to time, and I know I’m not alone in this struggle. This is why I’ve come up with 5 elements to a consistent Bible study. I...

Can’t spell Christmas without l-o-v-e! That’s right! As we celebrate the advent season, we know that God loves us because He sent His one and only son to die on the cross to save us from our sins. He came down to do this for us, and He’s coming back again. Hallelujah! This week’s focus of our 20 Advent ideas for the busy Christian mom is the love of Jesus. If you’re looking for a not-so-secret sau...

Fa la la la la le lujah! Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, and it's special because of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians call this time of anticipation "Advent", and it's a time to focus on the birth of Jesus as well as look forward to the second coming of Christ. Tune in for ideas 11-15 of our 20 Advent ideas for the busy Christian mom. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Ser...

What is advent, and what does it mean for Christians? We see the cute countdown calendars from stores, but we know that there’s something more to the season than 15 pairs of themed socks. Advent is a time to anticipate the second coming of Christ as well as celebrating the birth of Jesus. Today, we’re discussing ideas 6-10 of our 20 Advent ideas for the busy Christian mom. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTE...

Tis the season to be stressed…wait…that’s not right, but are you feeling it? As Christians, we know the deep, true meaning of Christmas, and we want to keep that the focus while still enjoying the most wonderful time of year with hot chocolate, caroling, and all the Hallmark movies. This is why I’m giving you 20 Advent ideas for the Busy Christian Mom. How to intentionally celebrate the birth of J...

If you’ve listened to episodes 2-14, congratulations! You’ve completed the in depth learning of the Busy Christian Mom credo, the biblical truths it stands on, and now you’re equipped and ready to carry this wisdom into your everyday life. Here are 4 ways to put the Busy Christian Mom Credo to good use. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Show: Brooke Collier Instagram Busy Christian Mom Etsy...

There are verses and stories all in the Bible about how God protects, and will continue to protect His children, but there is a clear tension here. How are we protected by God, and still experience bad things happening to us as followers of Christ? Today, we're addressing this tension, and covering 7 ways to embrace God's protection for us. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Links from the Show: Brooke Col...

In a world full of social media comparison traps, internet worm holes, and impractical standards we hold ourselves to, it's easy to get caught up in feeling unqualified, unable, and unsatisfied with our progress. When God sets us up with a task, these toxic feelings can creep in. Good news, listener, today we're talking about 6 ways to stop imposter syndrome from sabotaging your life, and embrace...

Research shows that the average adults makes about 35,000 decisions in a day. It goes on to say that the average parent makes “many more than the average adult”. I can only deduce that this means that moms make roughly 1,783,542 decisions in a day. Today, we’re talking about the most important decision of your life and the generational impact it has. I’ll pose six questions to ask yourself that he...

What if I told you that there is someone who fully knows you, fully sees you, and in spite of your flaws, fully loves you no matter what? That person is Jesus. When you take a moment to recognize that being truly seen by Jesus will change your life, you can walk confidently in your identity in Christ as being seen. We’ll cover 5 truths as we look into the story of the Samaritan woman. CLICK FOR FU...

In a world that prides itself on being strong and independent as labels of success, I’d like to challenge you with a different perspective. What if, instead, we humble ourselves, and admit that we’re weak and dependent on a higher power? The ugly truth about being independent is that we actually can’t do anything on our own. Today, we’re talking about 4 ways that God’s strength manifests in our li...

It's no breaking news to you of the fact that all humans have felt fear. The interesting thing about fear is that it comes in all shapes and sizes and has no discrimination. Here's the question: If we're to experience fear, what are we going to do about it? We can't just ignore the feeling, trust me, that never works out well. Instead, we must choose to face it. Don't let fear poison your mind by...

There are a ton of popular Pinterest quotes about courage, bravery, and "doing it scared." Those are encouraging, yes, but how can we back these fluffy quotes with actual Biblical action? Sure, a leap of faith is great, but have you done one lately? There's a lot to lose sometimes! Learn how to face your fears and boldly step into what God is calling you to do. Today, we're covering 4 decisions fo...

Let’s face it. We all have this common humanity experience here on Earth: Sometimes we feel like an outsider. This feeling can arise from a situation that happened, or maybe just being different than the people you’re around. If feeling like an outcast happens with worldly things, then it can certainly creep into our spiritual lives if we let it. This is why I’m giving you 4 mistakes that keep you...

If you’re a human, congratulations! God loves you! It’s no mystery that you are made in His image, and you are loved big by a big God. As we experience the highs and lows of life, it can be hard to wrap our minds around the fact that God loves us no matter what. Here are 3 tips for feeling loved based on the disciple John from the Bible. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES + BLOG Links from the Show: Brooke...

Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Mini Series! So far, we've covered three of thirteen attributes from the Busy Christian Mom Credo. These attributes are part of our identity in Christ once we become believers. Today, we're talking about our redemption through the lens of humility. Humility is the mindset shift you need to feel worthy of redemption if you are swinging on the pendulum of undeserv...

Have an ugly past that you'd like to forget? Do those former sins creep in your mind, and you think, "Wow, I can't believe I did that." We've all been there, but if you consider yourself a follower of Christ, your identity is not in your sin, it's in your savior. Here are 3 choices to make so your sins don't haunt you. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES + BLOG Links from the Show: Brooke Collier Instagram...

Like any adult, you’ve felt the blur of monotonous tasks that make it feel like you’re going everywhere and nowhere all at the same time. Chores around the house, running errands, and soccer Saturdays eat up your non working hours, and the repetition week after week can make it feel meaningless sometimes. Today, I’m giving you 6 Bible verses that prove what you’re doing isn’t meaningless. Au contr...

If you are a follower of God, congratulations! You, my friend, are a daughter of the King. Yep, bust out that tiara and call your mama because this is great news for you! If you’ve lived some life, you know that you can easily lose your identity in what you do and what role you play. Sister, there is so much more for you and your identity than being the the CEO of the company or the CEO of your ho...