Across the Kitchen Table

These two sons are a great example of just how different two children can be... One is by the book, a rule follower and hard worker. Everyone admires him and his father can count on him. The other is impulsive and larger than life, with little thought of consequences... not concerned with the weight of responsibility. Which son is most like you? Both of these boys have the same Dad... How will thi...

This life is full of opportunities to take offense... feel like we have been taken advantage of or our worth has been overlooked... we often allow offense to take hold of our thoughts and drive our decisions. Why is it important to live an unoffended life? Is it even possible to live without being offended? Listen in a we discuss the pitfalls that await us when we choose to stay offended.

Graduating and headed to college… Going from single tomarried… Becoming parents… Discovering the limits of aging… Single nest syndrome… Changing Careers… Are you at a transition time in your life? How do younavigate these changes with confidence… 1.     Feel the Emotions that go along with thetransition… 2.     List the Positives that will come… 3.    Look forward to the new phase in life… Seek Go...

Sometimes we find ourselves in circumstances we never thought we would be in... at times like this, we tend to look around and say "Where are you GOD?". The truth is that God uses circumstances and difficulties to position us right where we need to be to receive or do the very things God is wanting for us in life... build character, witness to others, provide for our family, grow our tes...

All of our decisions, and all of the activity in our daily lives boils down to this... are we feeding the darkness or the light. If we look at life through the GOD LENSE, are we giving life to our families, our friends, ourselves... or are we caught up in the self centered ways of this world? How do you build a perspective that will move you to be a LIFE GIVING agent? Join the conversation and exa...

What stands between you and a fulfilling prayer life? There are obstacles and distractions that affect all of us. Do you feel unworthy? Are you somewhat lazy or undisciplined? Do you find prayer boring? Your personality may give you insight as to how to set yourself up for successfully walking with the Lord in prayer every day!

In our lives, we find ourselves asking one question over and over... "God, what do you want from me?". In regards to relationships... habits... thoughts... how we spend our time... Just what is it that God expects us to do in each of these circumstances? Come along with Michelle and Lisa as they discuss one verse that could be the answer to every question...

Throughout life we find ourselves in the midst of transitions... moves from place to place... starting over... and when you are settling in to a new season in life, finding a church family is so important, but can be a challenge. What are the things to look for... What community will you commit to... How can you decide which church is for you?

Broken, dysfunction, blended... families look different now, than in any other time in history. People today are asking can love really last forever? The truth is that God made marriage with the intention of it being a lifelong relationship, therefore there must be a way for it to last. Listen in as we talk about practical ways to insure your love will last...

Sometimes it's hard to know what is most needed... when the paralytic man was brought to Jesus, he and his friends were seeking physical healing, but Jesus first gave him forgiveness of his sins. Which miracle did he need the most? When we look at the bigger picture we can see things more clearly... Join the discussion and decide for yourself!

"Some hope in the Elephant, Some hope in the Donkey, but I hope in the Lamb." In this climate of instability, what are you hoping in? Your family relationships, your Job, your Health? What can we hope in that will give us a firm and secure foundation?

HELPMATE - this has long been a definition of a wife's roll in marriage... but did you know that HELPER is a definition of the Holy Spirit's roll in a believer's life? Today we are taking a closer look at scripture that describes the characteristics of the Holy Spirit as the helper... can we learn from this, how to be a better helpmate???

The Marriage relationship poses many situations that leave you questioning exactly what is my roll here? The words submission, head, and leader have been tossed about without proper understanding and leave us with more questions than answers... listen in on the conversation and let's discover God's beautiful design for marriage.

I've heard that the measurement of maturity is found in the amount of time found between hearing an instruction from God, and actually doing what you heard. Ouch! Sometimes we hear a nudge from God but we respond by talking ourselves out of it. God is looking for followers with a mature heart and great response time... is that you?

Have you ever wondered what is your life's call... what were you made for... what is your purpose? Well maybe finding out what your call is, is as easy as 1-2-3. Listen in as we discuss the mystery that really isn't a mystery at all.

Have you ever heard the term "pray through to The Breakthrough"? Sometimes we hear terms that leave us with more questions than answers... Could it be that Breakthrough is within reach of us all? How do we find it? How do we know once we get there? Let's talk it out together and see if we can find the way...

We all share the same experiences in life... we all have Joys, we all have Disappointments, we all Struggle, and we all WAIT. What are you waiting for, and why is it so hard to wait for things? Did you know that the Lord WAITS too... Listen in to see what he is waiting for. It just might surprise you...

We all say we need rest, but do we ever make it a priority? We live busy lives, afraid that if we stop for one moment we will miss out... God introduces the concept of Rest for our good! When we prioritize the simple act of Rest we will function better and as we rest, we learn to Trust that God will do for us what we cannot accomplish alone. Our lives are richer when we REST, REFRESH, and REMEMBER...

Who wins when you have a disagree? In every relationship there will be times when you do not see eye to eye on an issue. How do you work through that and come to a place of resolution? It is always good to have a plan. Listen as we layout steps to solving conflict.

Personal Testimony of Steve Wilson, on how he came out of substance addiction, and how he stays out of addiction... The answer may surprise you.

You are entering the No Excuse Zone... an excuse is just a lie we tell ourselves to make way for bad behaviors. Let's live with our eyes open to truth, and be brave enough to make changes where they need to be made. It can be done, there is hope.

Real time testimony about our fasting experiences and the benefits we have seen as we enter into the discipline of Fasting... Listen in to see what God has been up to in our lives as we fast and pray.

We think we know the definition of Forgiveness, but we could be wrong. Forgiveness is not forgetting, Forgiveness is not saying it is ok, Forgiveness is not hitting the reset button and pretending that it never happened. Listen to hear what Forgiveness is... it might just surprise you.

What do you do when someone hurts you... do you hold a grudge? Do you build a wall? Do you stuff the pain or try to forget? Refusing to forgive is an option, but it is costly. Let's talk about the high price we pay if we choose not to forgive.

Everyone wants to be heard... so we all need to cultivate the skill of Listening. Listen in as we discuss how we can shift our focus and practice reflective listening. All of your relationships will benefit.