Food for Thought (Spiritually Speaking)

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a conversation with someone who is distracted? It's hard. Imagine what it's like for God when He tries speaking to us. How can we listen better and learn to recognize God's voice?  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail In marriage we are called to give ourselves fully to our spouse. It's the same with God. True union with God demands that I give everything to Him. This episode explores how we can do just that - give "All of Me" to God.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail They say we get wiser as we age, but sometimes that's not true. How can we grow older and wiser in the spiritual life? That's the focus of today's episode.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Most of us have secrets - personal facts about ourselves that we don't want others to know. The enemy loves when we have secrets and uses them in the spiritual battle, creating fear.  We don't have to be prisoners to our secrets. Fight the battle and win!  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail God is very patient. He waited for me when I was far from him, and he waits for me now and I stumble through this journey of faith. How is God waiting for you? Are you able to wait on Him - on His perfect timing?   ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail We are in a spiritual battle, so how do we fight the good fight? What is the devil doing and how can we resist? This episode suggests 8 tactics of the enemy and strategies to manage each of those tactics.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail God made us to need each other. He brings people into our lives for a purpose. Who has he brought into your life? How do they help you grow in faith, hope and love?  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 78 talks about a rebellious generation. Sometimes I wonder if I am part of that. Rebellion started in the Garden of Eden and continues to this day. We can rebel against the world, authorities, and God.  This episode addresses good and bad rebellion.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail St. Augustine said, "Self-knowledge is the crucial first step towards knowledge of God." How can we grow in self-knowledge so that we can know God? That is the subject of today's episode.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Has someone ever told you to "Take it to prayer?" We hear it often - but what does it mean? What do I take to prayer? How do I actually do that? This episode will give you some ideas.   ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Surely you have loved ones who don't seem to know God. We can never give up on them; never surrender to the lie that the situation is hopeless. But what exactly can we do to draw them closer to a relationship with God? I have eight ideas in this episode. ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail We are the body of Christ - all of us together.  Fr. Mike Schmitz said that Christianity is a team sport. What does that mean for us? How can we be great team players in this journey with our brothers and sisters in the faith? That's the topic for this episode.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Curiosity can lead us closer to God or distract us from the path of holiness. How can we hold on to the good curiosity and stifle the bad?  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail God rested on the seventh day. How about you? Do you make time for holy rest? What does that even mean? How can you make it a reality in the chaos of your life? It is possible. Listen for some ideas.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Some people are able to create treasure out of what others might see as useless. They see something and think, "I can work with that." God sees us that way. He sees our faults and says, "I can work with that." And so He does. Listen for more! ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail God calls us to witness to our faith - in both words and deeds. What does that actually look like? Sound like? How can I overcome the fears that keep me from giving bold witness to the world about my faith in Jesus Christ? Lots of ideas here to ponder!  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail In my attempts to be helpful, sometimes I do too much - I do what is not my job. We all have a job as believers. What's in our job responsibilities and what isn't? When we know the difference, we can have greater peace and be a more effective worker in God's vineyard.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the spiritual battle? Do you feel all alone against the evil of the world? You want to fight the enemy but he mocks you saying, "You and what army?" This episode reminds you of the great army behind you in the spiritual battles we face. You are not alone!  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian...

Send us Fan Mail Like Troy Polamalu in the commercial, God is Never Not Working in our lives. When we are the prodigal child, when we are suffering, when we are broken, when we are desiring His presence, God is always there - Never Not Working.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes it seems like the world wants us to live in fear.  Scripture is filled with verses that say, "Do not be afraid." But we are human and so we fear. The good thing is that the Holy Spirit has given us the gift of courage if only we embrace it. Where do you need courage? Listen and see how to embrace this gift of the Holy Spirit.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. C...

Send us Fan Mail We often hear "Glory to God!" What does that mean? How can I give glory to God? And how can I avoid diverting that glory to myself or another human person?  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail God is always wooing us, trying to gain our love so that we (both men and women) can be wed to Him. How has God wooed you? How are you responding? Say YES! Be one with God as a husband and wife are joined together. ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Remember Sgt. Schultz from Hogan's Heroes who used to say "I know nothing!" Sometimes we have to remember that we know nothing. I can be so full of myself that I think I can read minds and judge others, but that's a lie. There are things that I know and things I cannot know. This episode touches on what fits into each of those categories.  ColleenOrchanian@gmai...

Send us Fan Mail Our God is an awesome God! What does that mean? How can you see that awesomeness in every moment of your day? Praise God for all that He is and all that He does.  ColleenOrchanian@gmail.com  www. ColleenOrchanian.com  Facebook: Colleen Orchanian, Author

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever hear people say, "I know I shouldn't do that, but..." I've heard it and I've said it. We often seek an exception to the rules for our "unique situation" in life. Those are the big buts addressed in this episode. How often do we use the big but excuse? How can we stop seeking excuses and follow God's law with our whole heart?  Col...