Elevate the Day®

Today, Karen and I are talking about what most people do 35,000 times each day. Making Decisions! Specifically, we are discussing: How to trust God to make the best decision every time. Why we should not regret past poor decisions. How not to be afraid if we "miss God." "I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known." (Isaiah 4...

Today, Karen and I are talking about what most people do 35,000 times each day. Making Decisions! Specifically, we are discussing: How to trust God to make the best decision every time. Why we should not regret past poor decisions. How not to be afraid if we "miss God." "I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known." (Isaiah 4...

Let’s welcome Rev. Tony Cooke of Tony Cooke Ministries to the show! In today's episode, we are talking about his latest book "The End of Spectator Church" and how as Christians, we need to adopt a mindset of servanthood as members of our church family. Specifically, we are discussing: How Jesus viewed the church and its role in "equipping the saints." Why we must share our...

Let’s welcome Rev. Tony Cooke of Tony Cooke Ministries to the show! In today's episode, we are talking about his latest book "The End of Spectator Church" and how as Christians, we need to adopt a mindset of servanthood as members of our church family. Specifically, we are discussing: How Jesus viewed the church and its role in "equipping the saints." Why we must share our...

Today, Karen and I are discussing what to do when we experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Specifically, we will talk about: Why we should not compare ourselves to others. How to avoid the "green-eyed monster" (jealousy) when others are being blessed. Why God's plan is always better than ours! "Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.&quo...

Today, Karen and I are discussing what to do when we experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Specifically, we will talk about: Why we should not compare ourselves to others. How to avoid the "green-eyed monster" (jealousy) when others are being blessed. Why God's plan is always better than ours! "Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.&quo...

Let’s welcome Colbert Courtois, author of "Save the Family: A Positive Difference in the World Starts at Home" to the show! Colbert talks about his book and why he believes that family must come first. Tune in as we discuss: The importance of a solid family unit.  How to strengthen family relationships.  Why we must speak life over our children and family members.  “Children, obey your p...

Let’s welcome Colbert Courtois, author of "Save the Family: A Positive Difference in the World Starts at Home" to the show! Colbert talks about his book and why he believes that family must come first. Tune in as we discuss: The importance of a solid family unit. How to strengthen family relationships. Why we must speak life over our children and family members. “Children, obey your pare...

Today, Karen and I are sharing our five tips to work smarter and have less stress. Specifically, we are discussing: Why asking for help is key to getting more done. How to divide and delegate tasks to lighten our loads. Why a little R&R is so important to calm the storms of stress. “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." (Psalm 54:4 NIV)

Today, Karen and I are sharing our five tips to work smarter and have less stress. Specifically, we are discussing: Why asking for help is key to getting more done. How to divide and delegate tasks to lighten our loads. Why a little R&R is so important to calm the storms of stress. “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." (Psalm 54:4 NIV) Click here to watch on YouTub...

Let's welcome Dr. Rev. Michele Romeo, Family and Marriage Counselor to the show! Michele is sharing how she is navigating a new season in her life - the care of her mother. Tune in as we discuss: How to embrace every season and learn from it. Why we need God in every season of our lives. How to plan, pray, and plant as we go from season to season. “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not cr...

Let's welcome Dr. Rev. Michele Romeo, Family and Marriage Counselor to the show! Michele is sharing how she is navigating a new season in her life - the care of her mother. Tune in as we discuss: How to embrace every season and learn from it. Why we need God in every season of our lives. How to plan, pray, and plant as we go from season to season. “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not cr...

Karen and I are sharing our fondest memories and lessons learned from our mothers in honor of Mother's Day. Specifically, we talk about:  Why we need to press into God for His plan to be the best parent we can be.  How to be a spiritual mom to a young person in need.  How to hold fast to God during difficult times.  “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  “Honor your fath...

Karen and I are sharing our fondest memories and lessons learned from our mothers in honor of Mother's Day. Specifically, we talk about: Why we need to press into God for His plan to be the best parent we can be. How to be a spiritual mom to a young person in need. How to hold fast to God during difficult times. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  “Honor your father a...

Please welcome Trena Thomas of  ⁠Finding Hope, a faith-based organization⁠  for loved ones of drug addicts and alcoholics. Trena shares the inspiring story of her son's recovery and restoration from addiction. Tune in to learn how to: Set healthy boundaries with those struggling with addiction. Overcome the shame and guilt of "not being enough." Discover wisdom and strength to overco...

Please welcome Trena Thomas of Finding Hope, a faith-based organization for loved ones of drug addicts and alcoholics. Trena shares the inspiring story of her son's recovery and restoration from addiction. Tune in to learn how to: Set healthy boundaries with those struggling with addiction. Overcome the shame and guilt of "not being enough." Discover wisdom and strength to overcome r...

Today, Karen and I are talking about how to be brave and launch out into God's plan for your life. Specifically, we are discussing: How to take small steps in faith as you hear from God. How to start with what you know how to do and let God steer you. If you stay still, you will miss God's great plan for your life. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be af...

Today, Karen and I are talking about how to be brave and launch out into God's plan for your life. Specifically, we are discussing: How to take small steps in faith as you hear from God. How to start with what you know how to do and let God steer you. If you stay still, you will miss God's great plan for your life. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be af...

Today, Karen and I are talking about how to view our work differently so that we do not become discouraged. Specifically, we discuss: What to do when we feel unappreciated on our jobs. Why we need to keep Jesus at the center of our work. How God can open doors for us when we "work unto Him. “For promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from God.” (Psalm 75:6-7 TLB) Today’s sho...

Today, Karen and I are talking about how to view our work differently so that we do not become discouraged. Specifically, we discuss: What to do when we feel unappreciated on our jobs. Why we need to keep Jesus at the center of our work. How God can open doors for us when we "work unto Him." “For promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from God.” (Psalm 75:6-7 TLB) Today...

Let's welcome Rev. Janice Kassimis, Co-Pastor of ⁠Word Alive Church in Norwalk, CT ⁠ and author of ⁠“Embracing His Love - Devotionals & Prayers"⁠ to the show today. Rev. Kassimis is sharing the inspiration behind her first book and how God's love healed her from childhood abuse. Tune in to learn: How God's love can heal us no matter how deep our wounds are. Why we can trust Go...

Let's welcome Rev. Janice Kassimis, Co-Pastor of Word Alive Church in Norwalk, CT and author of “Embracing His Love - Devotionals & Prayers" to the show today. Rev. Kassimis is sharing the inspiration behind her first book and how God's love healed her from childhood abuse. Tune in to learn: How God's love can heal us no matter how deep our wounds are. Why we can trust God to...

Today, Karen and I are talking about what Harvard researchers are calling the "epidemic of loneliness." Specifically, we discuss: Our God is not a faraway God but "God with us" (Emmanuel). No matter how we feel or what our circumstances are, we are never alone. The Holy Spirit will guide and comfort us whenever we need Him. “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But t...

Today, Karen and I are talking about what Harvard researchers are calling the "epidemic of loneliness." Specifically, we discuss: Our God is not a faraway God but "God with us" (Emmanuel). No matter how we feel or what our circumstances are, we are never alone. The Holy Spirit will guide and comfort us whenever we need Him. “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But t...

Karen and I are excited to welcome Suzette Tubi, co-author of "Destined to Win… It Crushed Me...But I Survived." In today's show, Suzette discusses how she was able to share her life message in her debut book and what God has done to transform her life. Tune in to find out:  Why a strong faith will help you to persevere through grief and loss. When we turn to God's Word, we can f...