Faith with Friends

Part Three: How To Follow Through With Boundaries Setting boundaries and following through to ensure your family and friends respect them can take a lot of time and communication to work. It also calls for a lot of patience, understanding, and maturity to straighten things up. People we love and care about will step into our boundaries from time to time. But gently restoring them to the...

We are like the paralyzed man carried to Jesus. We are helpless to do get to Heaven. There is nothing we can do to help ourselves. That is what the paralytic man felt. The Bible tells us to take our burdens to the Lord. But sometimes, we just need a human hand to help carry the load. God places people in our lives to help us make our way to Jesus. Join today’s conversation with me, Lisa, and my fr...

Psalm 27 with Cross References Psalm 27’s theme is: God offers help for today and hope for tomorrow. Our strong confidence in God will help us in moments of fear, anxiety and loneliness. Listen in to a reading of Psalm 27 and each of it’s cross references. Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your e...

Lisa shares truths about why God's Word is so important to believers. Psalm 46's theme is God is always there. He provides refuge, strength and help. He grants us peace and He is ever present/ always present. God's power is there to help us in times or trial and trouble. We find peace in knowing the ultimate victory belongs to Him. He is our rescuer. He is a personal God who calls us to trust Him,...

Charlotte shares on Isaiah 40 and finds comfort for God's people. God using the words: comfort, speak tenderly, has been paid for. These are the words that God is speaking to your heart. If you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, or doubting who God is then we hope you will find hope by taking a look at God's faithful Word. Romans reminds us that. "If God is for us then who can be against us" Follow...

Part Two: Healthy Boundaries Create Healthy Relationships The best kind of dependency in a relationship with others starts with a healthy dependency on God. This is not self-dependence, other dependence, or co-dependence. It’s complete dependence on God. Recognizing God as the sovereignty in your life, the one who created you and has authority in your life makes it easier to have a healthy relatio...

Becky Capogreco shares Psalm 46:10 with an encouraging Word from scripture. What do you do when you don't know what to do? Do you feel the need to control every circumstance that comes your way? Feeling unsure and afraid of your future? This verse can help you learn to trust God and be still so that you can watch God. Draw near to God, trust Him with your situation. Learning to be still can be dif...

Monica shares Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Meditating on this passage should be very meaningful for Christians. It reminds us that we die to the flesh and everything that is of this Earth. It's a continual battle for all Chri...

Shaunda shares Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you;     do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Fear can take root in our heart. This verse reminds us that fear and worry are not from God. When those things start to take root it...

Stress and how we can Mitigate it Stress can be good for us when we use it well, but that is not always the case. Sometimes things don't go our way, leading to internal or external reactions to them and creating harmful stress. Stress is not a bad thing when viewed with positivity. It is divinely built in us by God to chase us from the zones of comfort or discomfort. Stress can also be a reaction...

The only person we are called to depend on with all our hearts in God. When we take our eyes off of Jesus and place them on another it can really hurt relationships, others, and ourselves. Understanding healthy dependency is important because we can refocus and do better when we learn about what we do wrong in relationships. Join me with Lidia Martinez as we dive into the different forms of depend...

Help for Hurting Marriages Today’s conversation is about how toxicity can leak into marriage and the help you need to work through it. We will be referencing Dr. John Gottman's works to learn about divorce and how we can prevent it. You will also get some tips on how to rescue marriage from mistakes you may have made already.   Dr. Gottman wrote a book, the seven principles of making your mar...

Trusting Jesus as A Husband and Friend with Charlotte DePaula Losing a husband is a difficult experience for any woman. In such moments, we can find ourselves questioning God's plans for us and wondering if there is something more we should be doing. Sometimes we may feel like God’s hand is absent, but having faith in Him can help us get through this difficult time. God can fill any void or lack i...

Part Two: Overcoming Toxic Emotions Toxic emotions can be overwhelming, but there are ways to overcome them if we have the right tools in place. When you are experiencing toxic emotions or relationships, it is important to take a step back and start with prayer first, then follow through with the POINT acronym. This will help you find clarity, wisdom, and guidance from the Lord. It will also help...

How to Make Your Home a Sanctuary with Melinda Everybody likes a peaceful, beautiful, and loving home. The woman in the house is the secret to that peace because God designed them to be at its center. A cliche saying goes, “happy wife, happy life.” This is because God gave women the responsibility of being caretakers in the family, as much as they have careers and jobs. Learn tips and hacks on how...

Part One: Processing Toxic Emotions Any emotion can become toxic if it is not handled properly. Emotions can trigger a negative response in our body's chemical system, which leads to physical symptoms such as headaches, high blood pressure, ulcers, or heart palpitations. They can also lead us down a path of self-destruction, such as substance abuse or eating disorders. However, we can overcome tox...

Daniel chapter 3 is a story of faith and hope in the midst of challenges and tribulations. God is always in the mix, setting the table before us in the presence of our enemies, as he did with the three Jewish boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They refused to worship an idol. They were thrown into a fiery furnace after refusing to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar's statue. God met them in the furnac...

The Book of Esther- Sovereignty and Love of God. The story of Esther is one of the most known in the Bible. But why? What is so special about it? The story revolves around bravery, trust, and loyalty. It's a story of hope, and it illustrates how God can use anyone for His plans. Esther is a beautiful yet humble girl raised by a cousin, and she allowed the Lord to step into the situation to use her...

The Book of Ruth- Redemption, and Restoration Do you struggle reading and applying God’s word, especially when reading the Old Testament? Well, you are not alone. It can be hard to apply what you learn from the ancient text. We are here to help you because God's word is the foundation of the Christian faith. We must study and understand God's word in order to live a life that pleases Him. This thr...

Have you ever experienced low self-esteem? Do you feel that you really don’t know your value, and do you get into a self-negative talk? Well, today’s episode could help you or somebody that you love. I hope you will know your value; you will know that God is with you, He is for you, and desires an intimate relationship with you. Do not compare your value with another person’s because you are beaut...

Spiritual Warfare Satan is referred to as the "prince of this world." The Bible says that he will have power until Jesus Christ returns. He has deceived much of humanity with the power of his lies and schemes. But there is hope because we have access to God's Word, which is the most powerful weapon in any spiritual battle. We have a way of defeating the enemy by recognizing the strategies he emplo...

Overcoming Bad Habits It is not always easy to break bad habits. There are many reasons why we form these habits in the first place. But there are some ways to overcome them and live a life that glorifies God. This episode with my friend, Lidia Martinez, will help you do this by providing helpful tips and tricks that can be used to break bad habits and live a more productive, healthy, and fulfilli...

The Why and How to Seeking God Seeking God is the process of developing a relationship with God and striving to become more like him. It can be done through prayer, meditation, worship, fasting, service, and more. The purpose of seeking God can be different for everyone. Some people may seek spiritual guidance or find peace in their lives. Others may have a specific goal, such as finding direction...

Setting Goals with Eternal Value Part 2 Toxic people and social media can be a major source of negativity. Toxic people are everywhere. They can be found in our homes, workplaces, and even on social media. These people can bring negativity into our lives and often make it difficult for us to move forward with our goals. Learning how you can limit the negativity from social media and other people b...

Setting goals with eternal value (Part 1)  Setting goals is an important part of personal development. It helps you set your priorities, prioritize your time, and measure your progress in life. Knowing how to set goals for yourself can make or break your success in many areas of life. There are many ways to set goals using the word of God. It can be helpful, for example, to pray about your go...