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How To Change Your Husband (Part 2) It seems for us wives, fulfilling our Biblical role as marriage partners might be a lot easier if our husbands could just fulfill their duties. If they devoted more time to prayer and Scripture, it would make us more comfortable with following their lead. If they continued to grow in their relationship with Christ daily, we would gladly submit ourselves for thei...

Conchi shares Biblical truths and a prayer from Psalm 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you...

Notes coming soon...We dive in the topic about changing others. The Bible teaches us that real change is possible with the Holy Spirit but it's not about changing others, it is you God wants to change. Darys & Shaunda joined me to talk about the struggle that most women (controlling women) face when we set out on the task of changing the people around us.

Communication 101: Red Flags in Relationships Red flags are common in conversations and relationships with our friends and family. That is why we must learn how to listen and speak as Jesus Christ taught us. We should love each other, forgive one another, and care for others by doing what He has done for us. In this Therapy Thursday episode with Lidia Martinez, we talk about three red flags in com...

Today I want to share, one of my favorite Bible verses on David even though there are so many. I love David’s story because through all his trials,  love, and his mistakes, David always returned to God. He knew God’s love would always be there.  Act 13:22- After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after...

Dr Lidia Martinez shares with us the importance of loving kindness, seasoning your words with salt and speaking the truth in love. Communication 101 Speech, Part 2 When someone is communicating with you, it's important to have room for undeserved forgiveness. You may never know what they are going through, and you may judge them unfairly. Also, it’s always important to be considerate and use good...

The Power of Prayer Partners with Charlotte Do you struggle with faithfulness in prayer? Do you wish you had somebody to help carry the load? Join me, Lisa, your host, and my prayer partner Charlotte as we discuss who prayer partners are, how to make one, their importance, and what the Bible says about having them.  Prayer partners are an integral part of spiritual growth and development. A p...

Melissa shares from Psalm 34  I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2  My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3  O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4  I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5 ...

Communication 101 Series: Speaking Truth in Love Honesty is an important virtue that needs to be practised consistently. It is a necessary component of building trust and relationships with others. Honesty is also essential for self-respect and humility. Instead of lying and deceit, we should speak the truth with love. Ephesians 4:15 counsels us to speak the truth in love with these five guideline...

Faith-filled Friday: Maria Strand shared truths from Micah 6:8. Ever wonder what God wants you to do or what God’s plan is for your life? The Bible is where you can find those answers Learn about God and what He asks of all believers in Micah We encourage you to read chapter 6 and listen in to what Maria has learned from it “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require...

Betty Miller shares how this chapter reminds her who God is and who fights her battles. Do you struggle with fear and doubt? Find out how God supports us, draws us out of the dangerous waters and delivers us from our strong enemy. God is our lamp and enlightens our darkness. With God we can leap over a wall because He is our shield and rock. If you are in distress we can cry out to God and He will...

Learning How to Forgive and Build Better Relationships Sometimes, we feel so hurt by someone that we become blinded by our anger and refuse to forgive. We want justice for what was done to us, and the only way to get it is to hold on to unforgiveness and let the pain eat away at our souls. However, the longer you hang on to anger and resentment, the more it will hurt you because your unforgiveness...

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: JOCY’S STORY, PART 3 Sometimes God may allow us to experience a horrible situation in our life to use it to guide other people. Through these moments of pain, we learn how much God loves us and how much we can endure through his grace. However, it's easy to get discouraged and think there is no hope. But it's important to remember God is in control, and there is always a reas...

Darys shares her life verse: John 11:40. She encourages you to dig into God's Word and find a passage that speaks to your life and heart and claim it for you own. John 11:40 reads " Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”. Follow Faith with Friends on Website: https://faith-with-friends.captivate.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithw...

Communication 101 Listening, Part 1 Listening is part of communication, and it’s an act of love. Paying attention shows you care, which is important in building relationships and helping others feel heard and freed. It’s through active listening that we feel someone else heart, emotions, and intentions. We all want to be heard and understood, and this is what fosters deep connections. Learnin...

Jocy's Story, Part 2: Finding Strength And Comfort Through The Storm Life can keep us busy that we forget to stop and hear from God. It is important to take a pause to seek and see God for who he is, even when going through so much in life. Sometimes we feel paralyzed by crises, but pausing to seek God and find comfort in him is the way to overcome. It's okay to have your days. It's okay to feel d...

Tatiana Linares Pino shares Psalm 121 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all ha...

Therapy Thursday Building Better Relationships-Part 3 It can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships with other people. We are imperfect, and it is easy to hurt others' feelings and make mistakes. However, with God's help, we can strive to have better relationships with others. Starting by practicing the Fruit of the Spirit, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control will help us maintain p...

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: JOCY’S STORY, PART 1 Sometimes, it can be overwhelming when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, with finances, or with a very hard diagnosis. We may feel like we are not able to cope with the situation, and this is where the strength in God comes in. God is good even when our circumstances are not and will lead us on our path to healing. The moments of despair can...

Melinda shares why Psalm 138:8 is one of her favorite verse. The LORD will vindicate me; your love, LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8 God cannot abandon the work of His hands.

Building Better Relationships- Part 2 A solid foundation relationship with God is very important in building healthier relationships. Coming to God in prayer, seeking information in the bible, and slowing down our reactions can help us build our relationship with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness. Incorporating these qualities into our relationship will help us to show love to tho...

Isaiah 43: Fear Not The Lord Is With You Isaiah 43 is a long chapter, but it’s such a deep chapter that every believer resonates with. The book opens up by talking about why we should not fear nor get dismayed. The God of the universe says that we are His. He formed us and redeemed us. He has authority over our lives because he created us, and when we were lost, he set out to find us. He redeemed...

Galatians 5:22-23 -  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Building Better Relationships- Part 1 The best way to build better, healthier, and stronger relationships is through the scripture, and Galatians 5:22 has all the tools you need to succeed. As believers, we have Jesus as a role model and the Holy Spirit guiding us. Jesus perfectly modeled all the attributes of the Holy Spirit to give us a baseline to build our lives as believers. We all know...

Come away for a few minutes away from the hectic world and listen in to a reading from Hebrews 4:12-16. For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.    Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything...