Bountiful Living

Have you sought the Lord this year for your vision, your word, and your resolutions?  If we go with God in 2023, we will not fail or falter, He is a firm foundation.  We do this through:  1. Reading your Bible  2. Pray  3. Rest in Him. You've got this because God has got you! Discover life in Christ at bountifulliving.net Sharpen your faith on Instagram at @Bountiful_Living  

For the JOY of YOU, Christ endured the suffering of the cross! This week on the podcast we discuss the JOY of knowing Jesus as well as His JOY of knowing you. "We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith's perfection. His example is this: Because His heart was focused on the JOY...

"For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NASB Christ is our peace. The Apostle Paul shows us how to receive the gift of peace Christ offers in Philippians chapter four. He writes to the church at Philippi from prison....

This is the final installment of our Advent series on faith. Join us as we read the Christmas Story in Luke chapter two.   "And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrappe...

We continue in part 2 of Luke chapter 1 starting in verse 39 when Mary, the mother of Jesus visits her cousin Elisabeth. What faith these two ladies have! "And when Elisabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why...

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1   My children join me this week as we compare the faith of Abraham, Zachariah and Mary, the mother of Jesus.  This is part 1 of our discussion on Luke chapter 1. Discover life in Christ at bountifulliving.net Sharpen your faith on Instagram at @Bountiful_Living  

This is part three of God is our Hope. Today we discuss, God is our hope for tomorrow. “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its lea...

Because of Christ, our HOPE can never be taken away. Whether it was that recent medical diagnosis, an empty bank account, or yet one more betrayal. Whatever it is today that is making you feel hopeless, I want to tell you my friend you do not have to STAY in that place of hopelessness.  Because of Christ , we have a Bountiful Life including HOPE. We know that “the thief comes to steal, to kill and...

This week we are looking at the first week of ADVENT, God is our HOPE. In the first part of this series on HOPE, we look at how God gave HOPE to humanity throughout all of history. Hebrews 11:1 from the KJV says “Now faith (complete trust, confidence) is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence (indication, proof) of things not seen.” God stood beside the men and women in the Old Testament...

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 Advent isn't a legalistic thing, but a love thing to make Jesus a priority not just at Christmas, but always. HOPE: The Old Testament prophets foretell the coming of a Savior. FAITH: Mary and Joseph's faith journey JOY: Celebrating the JOY of the Savior's birth. PEACE: Because of Christ, we experienc...

Are you encountering JOY and PEACE for the holidays or does it leave you feeling stressed and pennyless?   This episode is designed to reflect on how we celebrate the holidays as a culture. RESOURCES: "To Hell with the Hustle" by Jefferson Bethke Discover life in Christ at bountifulliving.net Sharpen your faith on Instagram at @Bountiful_Living  

I am coining the label of this generation to be "Everyone Gets a Goody Bag". I come from the "Everyone Gets a Trophy" generation and just like that wasn't always in the best interest of children, neither is having this generation live with the burden of too much. As parents, we can be counter-cultural and shift to a Kingdom Perspective. Not all of our stuff is bad, but our...

There is more to come in our study on the Book of Job, but while I continue my research, we are going to begin discussing the concept of Kingdom Living. What does Kingdom Living look like in 2022 in our homes, traditions, priorities, celebrations and finances? Coming Soon on the Podcast Time for Truth - When to speak God's truth in love History of Job Burden of Too Much: Kingdom Living Bounti...

Do you ever struggle to respond appropriately in a crisis? 2 Timothy 2:4 tells us to "be ready in season and out of season." When we face a trial, we must get out of "crazy mode" and get into "ready mode" so we can respond readily to whatever comes our way. Step 1 is to live a life of surrender.   When we surrender our lives to God we are giving up control. When we ch...

How do we respond to a friend or even an enemy who is suffering? Jesus shows us that the key to showing mercy is loving the Lord with all of our hearts, minds, soul, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves through the Parable of The Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Mercy is defined, as compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within our power to punish or harm. It is an act m...

Jesus says in John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have tribulation. But take heart ; I have overcome the world." How do we respond to suffering, take heart and find confidence in Jesus' words that we have overcome because He has overcome? In our tenth episode, I share my personal testimony of how the Lord brought me th...

In Part 1 we discussed, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and that in John 10:10, "The thief comes to steal, to kill and to destroy, but I (Christ) have come for you to have life and have it to the full." Part 2 covers Peter's redemption story and the call to "Follow Christ", but what exactly does it mean? How do we lay down our lives to follow after Him? In this episode, we follo...

What does it mean to be a follower of Christ, to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Him? Connect with us today at bountifulliving.net Discover life in Christ at bountifulliving.net Sharpen your faith on Instagram at @Bountiful_Living  

Today we will take an in-depth look at the key verse for Bountiful Living from John 10:10, "The thief comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy, but I  (Christ) have come so that you may have life and have it to the full." We have all had disappointments or hurt from some of the leaders in our lives.  Maybe it was a parent who was abusive and was not a good shepherd to you.  Maybe someone...

If you missed the introduction to this series, Psalm 23: Praying God's Word, check it out here . Prayer is an essential way we connect with God and go to Him first with our worries. God cares about us, He listens and responds to our cries for help. The scriptures today are prayers of protection, physically and spiritually. I encourage you to pray these scriptures daily and never start your da...

A Bountiful Life puts God first in all things. Prayer is an essential way we connect with God and go to Him first with our worries. When we pray God's Word we are agreeing with Him and discovering His will for our lives. Today we start our series on "Praying God's Word" by praying Psalm 23 together. The intro ends at 5:09 Prayer begins at 5:10 We would love to hear from you! Te...

Back to School Shopping Simplified   Whether you enjoy Back to school shopping or it fills you with dread I hope these tips and encouragement will help you find joy and purpose in filling your wardrobe.  Time and money are two of our most precious resources. We will discuss how to steward our time and money when we shop. While you probably never considered Kingdom Living in regards to your closet,...

Unprecedented; a word that only begins to describe the collaborative storm we have endured over the last several years. Storms have the ability to annihilate anything not standing on a firm foundation. Would you say that everything in your life falls apart when the storm comes, or when the raging subsides do you stand firm?  Storms can make us or break us. Today on the podcast we will discuss how...

Do you ever wonder how to make time for God amid your busy life? Avoiding major burnout and making time for God starts with proper priorities. In this episode, we will discuss how to prioritize God and persevere through whatever life or our schedule throws at us through: 1. Prayer - It's just a conversation 2. Worship - This is where we express our gratitude and adoration. 3.  The Word  - The...

Bountiful Living was born out of the tragedy, suffering, and the heartache we all experience in life. It's what we do with that suffering; how we choose to journey through and whom we journey alongside will determine if trials make us or break us. A Bountiful Life is within reach, find out more at bountifulliving.net This episode is dedicated to all the ones who encouraged me over the years t...