Heal, Equip, and Release Podcast: Women set free

You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, say to the Lord, "My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust."  Psalm 91:1-2 Over the last six months or so my family has felt called to memorize and recite together Psalm 91 every night before bed.  Today's verse comes from the very beginning of this beautiful and powerful declaration of the protection we...

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.  If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.  These things I have spoken to you, that my joy maybe in you, and that your joy may be full."  John 15: 9-11 As we walk through this Enter His Rest challenge and continue contemplating how to remain  united...

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances.  But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;  abstain from everyform of evil. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, witho...

Lord, my allotted portion and my cup,you have made my destiny secure. Pleasant places were measured out for me; fair to me indeed is my inheritance. I bless the Lord who counsels me; even at night my heart exhorts me. I keep the Lord always before me; with him at my right hand, I shall never be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure, for you will not aband...

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with t...

“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single mom...

And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say,“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”  And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.”  Jesus stop...

Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it. But he should ask in faith, n...

Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire.  Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will act... Ps 37:4-5 What are the desires of your heart?  When is the last time you stopped to take look at and NAME those desires? What are you aching for? Are you afraid to look at your desire? Do you feel like you have asked so much for the fulfillment of this desire that you...

A woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse—  after hearing about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.  For she thought, “If I just touch His garments, I will get well.”  Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up; and sh...

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.  Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you," declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel."  Isaiah 41:13-14. Questions for journaling: 1.  When you read and/or listened to the meditation for today, did you allow yourself to close yo...

In this parable the elder brother lived as a servant more than a son of his Father.  He was unable to receive the fullness of life that his dad wanted to give him because it seems that he had not cultivated his relationship with his father.  He didn't know his father's heart... To get the full meditation, don't forget to sign up for the complete challenge experience at https://twoheart...

“Lord you have probed me you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. My travels and my rest you mark; with all my ways you are familiar. Even before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you know it all. Behind and before you encircle me and rest your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me….” Ps 139:1-6 Today’s scripture calls us to contemplate being kno...

He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, *  in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. 2 Cor 12:9 Please do not allow your times of brokenness and weakness be an obstacles to you receiving my love. They aren’t an obstacle for me, so don’t allow them to be an obstacle for you… C...

Do you not know that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Rom 2:4 Over these past 10 days we have been meditating on God’s kindness, his goodness, his unchanging and unfailing love because this is an ESSENTIAL foundation that will enable us to embrace vulnerability with God, receive his love and experience true and deep repentance.  Our hearts need that firm resting place in God’s lo...

But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through waters, I will be with you; through rivers, you shall not be swept away. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, nor will flames consume you... You are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you. (Is 43:1...

Today’s meditation leads us into an encounter with the love of God, who speaks our identity over us in the same way he did over Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan River. Even before there was ever a recorded miracle, sign, or eloquent preaching from Jesus, God spoke His love and pleasure over Him. Jesus began His ministry FROM the place of security in His Father’s love. He didn’t go out...

Get into a quiet and comfortable place to listen to today's mediation via the links below. It will take about 15 minutes from beginning to end. It's a bit longer than usual, but I wanted to help you dive a little deeper as we wrap up week 1 of this challenge. I know that you will be blessed as you set aside this time to commune with the Lord.  In the meditation you will be guided in...

Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 My child, I see the fear and hesitation that have been rising up in your heart lately. Do you not remember that I am with you? I see you moving toward hopes, dreams and goals in your life that you long for, and I watch you pause and hesitate instead of moving toward them wi...

Tune in to explore with Karen and Erin why you should choose to PURSUE vulnerability (with the right people!) as a KEY PATH to transformation and healing.  We can't become the person God made us to be without allowing ourselves to be truly seen.  You can learn more about you can benefit from the amazing work Erin does with her husband Matt at Metanoia Catholic here .  And don't forg...

When the just cry out, the Lord hears and rescues them from all distress. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. Many are the troubles of the just, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Ps 34:18-20 As you read this scripture, close your eyes and envision yourself bringing those places of brokenness in your heart before the Lord. Name the places where you f...

God is calling you to present your life to Him and receive the words of truth and freedom He speaks over you. He accepts you where you are, and it is His kindness that leads you to repentance (Rom 2:4). You don’t have to “fix yourself up” for God to come and meet you. Present yourself to Him AS YOU ARE… Don't forget to sign up for the full challenge experience at https://twoheartsforher.newzen...

Today's verse for meditation: I waited, waited for the Lord; who bent down and heard my cry, drew me out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp, set my feet upon rock, steadied my steps, and put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God. Many shall look on in awe and they shall trust in the Lord. Ps 40:1-4 Meditate on this verse. Repeat it softly to yourself over and over. Try...

The first step in the healing journey is quite simply  awareness . It is about paying attention to what we are paying attention to. The deepest reality that you can choose to turn your attention to is the very presence of God with you at every moment. Frequently we get so caught up in our day that the awareness of God’s presence is lost to us.  In this episode learn some tips for connecting with G...

Tune in to day one of this 24 day Enter His Rest prayer challenge. This is being released during Advent of 2021 but you can go through this challenge at any time to help you grow in intimacy with God and develop a new habit of daily prayer and meditation.  To join the online community and have free access to all the materials for the challenge, go to https://twoheartsforher.newzenler.com/courses/e...