The Art of a Messy HouseWhere Faith Meets Real Life, and There’s Always Room AT THE TABLE

In this episode, I chat with one of my very best friends about friendship, faith and life. It is not only a loving conversation between friends; it also discusses many relatable topics including the importance of community. In life, people are put in our paths for a reason, season or lifetime. However, often we need to turn from the distractions around us to see the opportunities and people before...

In this episode, I discuss not getting caught up in the wrong cycles and what to do when it happens. It is all about breaking those negative “whirlpools” in life and leaning into the Holy Spirit to do so. Lord, tame my tongue but fuel my heart . May life not become so busy that we fail to see or even do what is before us to do. There are opportunities all around us each day to be upstanders and le...

You know those “elephants in the room” or worse yet, ever experience them? In this episode, we not only talk about them, we crush them, along with the seeds of doubt, confusion or whatever is not good. Because like John 10:10 reminds us, while the enemy “comes only to steal and kill and destroy; Jesus came so that we may have life and have it to the full.” Still, our faith journey will not be easy...

In continuing on the topic of last week's episode, let’s look back to those who have left a spiritual inheritance in our own lives. Let’s celebrate and praise God for those people who poured into our faith. In addition to this, I will be discussing the rocking chair test and how to use it to reflect, repent and make decisions. This episode will dive into recognizing and developing our “non-neg...

Let’s live to leave a spiritual inheritance. In this episode, Jessica and I chat about communicating with our kids and practical ways to do this in our everyday lives. We discuss how intentionally investing in our youth includes being faithful and intentional with our time, conversations and words. Our children are not just to replace us when we are gone, they are to come walk beside and alongside...

If we are not careful, it can be easy to fall into the traps and lies of comparison and competition. Even if we don’t see it or if it is not done consciously, we live in a world that encourages competition, the race against time, the “if you don’t, someone will beat you to it.” BUT GOD. He created each of us with a distinct and uniquely beautiful purpose. Therefore, we never need to compete for so...

In this episode, we will discuss the topic of fighting with faith against jealousy. We will chat about comparison and how to fix our focus on the lifting instead. Let’s pray against competition and turn our eyes to rejoicing with others. In a world that needs to hear of hope, may we all do our part to use our God-given gifts and beautifully distinct purposes to shine God’s light. So come join me i...

It is not the time to be silent but it matters how we get loud. In this short episode, we reflect on questions such as, What is louder right now in our lives: God’s Word or the world? We can’t turn down the volume of God’s Word for our own comfort. Instead, we are called to be the salt of the Earth right here right now. Can we faithfully be that in our silence or dimming? There is an anchored Hope...

Life is full of these “small” moments that teach us huge lessons. It is often in the messes and through the mistakes that God can teach and transform us, if we are open to receiving it. In this episode, I share about one of those times and how humbly beautiful it was. So come join me in making some lemonade, as life sure does deal the lemons. However, let's be careful not to depend on even tha...

In this episode, Vanessa and I chat about slowing down and practical ways to do this in our everyday lives. Vanessa also shares part of her testimony and how God turned her prayer for help into a beautiful and inspiring testimony.  Meet Vanessa Luu: Vanessa is a wife, mother, and faith-based writer with a fire burning in her soul to reach the world for Jesus. She was born and raised in sunny Calif...

How will I do it all? Chances are, we have probably all found ourselves thinking this or even saying it. There is so much that this world throws at us each day. However, here’s the thing: we do NOT need to do it all. God never asks us to do that. He asks us to turn to Him for it all though. Still, there is so much on our plates and some days are hard. In those seasons and all seasons, we must reme...

What makes a moment worthy of remembering? Let’s reflect on those times and how often some of the best memories are not the ones we planned. However, there can also be so many factors like guilt and shame that try to block us from them or from being present for them. Let’s recognize that the lies of guilt and shame are not from God but an abundant life of hope is. So what does that have to do with...

What do you notice? Have you had moments where it feels like no one else sees what you are seeing, or even cares? Our mindset in and for those moments matter. Do we entertain the bitter taste or turn to the Lord who writes a better testimony? So let’s talk about it. Let’s chat bitter versus better. Let’s dive into what our eyes see and what to do with it in a way that honors the Lord, walking fait...

Join Michele Bowman and me in this episode as we chat about common lies we face in this world in a relatable conversation about body image, health and faith. Meet Michele: Michele Bowman is an empty nest wife, mom, and grandma that lives full time in an RV. She loves encouraging women to put their confidence in Christ and not things of this world. She helps women break free from the lies they have...

What do I do now? We all know that we have days, weeks and seasons that can send us spinning. In this episode, I chat about having one of those days but also about how we can bounce back. In it, we will discuss using a team mentality. So get ready to huddle up with the Lord as our guide on how to regroup, reset and refocus. Because while we were never promised an easy path, we can lean into God wh...

Join my dear friend Jeanne and I in this episode as we chat about motherhood, faith and friendship in a relatable conversation about life.  Meet Jeanne Vuchenich: She is a wife and mom of two. Prior to becoming a mama, she spent years in the hotel/hospitality industry. Her passion for people and helping others in any way, led her to become an entrepreneur with Rodan+Fields skincare and most recent...

In this bonus episode, I chat about pet peeves including one of mine. I discuss how sometimes those annoyances, or even differences, can divide us, or provide us an opportunity to lean in and love. Jesus commanded us to love. But, how do we do that when we have parts of our hearts hardened, or when we simply do not understand why someone we love, loves “that thing” so much… like their lawn. What a...

How will I find the time? Many of us have probably found ourselves asking that question at some point in our lives. In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of being intentional with our time and how it connects with pray-stepping. While we won’t always get it right, we can be encouraged that every moment holds a chance to turn it around. Therefore, join me in turning time from an excuse int...

Have you ever asked the question, What is my purpose? Or what about, Why did this happen? While there is so much in this world we will not understand, God loves us and wants the best for us. So how can we turn our focus from the past, even the parts that are painful, and fix it on the Lord and His greater purpose? Join me in this episode as I explore that because “What happened happened but I pray...

In this episode, Leah shares how God turned a challenging time and trial into a powerful and inspiring testimony.  Meet Leah Bryant: Owner of Leah Bryant Co She's a fraud investigator turned podcast producer. She went from fighting crime to conquering “ums” and “uhs” - which is basically the same thing, right??? She's a strategic podcast producer helping coaches and course creators launch...

How do I regroup when life gets messy? Join me in this episode as I share about how to recover from the clutter or after a week where the “laundry,” or whatever it may be, piles up.  How do we recover? How do we regroup and refocus? We are not meant to do everything. We are not capable of doing everything. Success is not how much we cross off the list, instead it is doing what the Lord has called...

Meet Angela Lawley: Founder of Giving Hope Ministries Angela is a 2007 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, where she graduated in Helps Ministry. Angela and her husband have been married for 23 years, have two children and own their own business together. Eight years ago Angela decided to start a home ministry where women from all backgrounds could come and hear the Word of God. Her heart is...

Why is it that often the first step is the hardest? I mean on so many levels it is the most challenging because it’s unknown territory. New territories can feel intimidating, uncomfortable, and even confusing. As a teacher, I find that many battle writing that beginning thesis, or piecing together the delicate balance of an introduction, unsure of how the start will lead to the end. I feel the sam...

How do we fight with faith through the challenges? This episode is packed with helpful tips and practical ways to immerse our lives with God’s Word and encouragement. It provides tips that I have found useful in my own life when silencing the lies. We don’t need to fight for God’s Word, instead we can fight from it. Just some reasons to listen to the entire episode: Reflect on the importance on st...

How can I set up my days to be full of opportunities, instead of excuses? Join me in this episode as I share about setting up days in God’s presence, turning every care into prayer, renewing our minds, carrying on in love, praying to be present and smiling at that list that awaits. The days are often how we set them up to be, but they are also in what we choose to see. God unfolds opportunities fo...