Light In Your Corner

Join Lauren and Monica as we answer 2 new questions pulled from the brown bag.   1.) What is one thing God is asking you to give up to follow Him? 2.) If you could combine 3 places to make your perfect place, where would you pick?

Sure, John the Baptist was a cool weird nomad who didn’t care what anyone thought of him–but how did his words impact his listeners and what do they mean for us today? Friends, they mean a LOT. Here are just some  of the things we discuss in today’s episode: The craziness of taking credit for things that are gifts. The importance of teaching our kids (and adults) to share. The blessings of living...

Who doesn't like to play "Truth?"   Join Lauren and Monica as we answer questions pulled out of the "Brown Bag." Send your answers to the questions to us!  Or post them on our Instagram page.

This week all signs point to LUKE! We are starting a new season in Light In Your Corner where we walk through the book of Luke, and today we spend some extra time with Doubting Zechariah who teaches us some good things about: - How NOT to respond to angels - The blessings behind our afflictions and limitations - The importance of feeding your mind the "good stuff" so you don't live...

What does it look like to be sheep under the care of our shepherd? It looks like: Having what you need for this day. Co-working with God. Mandatory and merciful resting. Feasting on God's love. And experiencing eternal goodness starting right now! Also, stick around after the episode for some BONUS opinions about HGTV stars, renovation shows, and comfort watching! Additional Light: You are al...

Trials–we all have them. And everyone has advice on how to handle them. But how do we know who to listen to? How do we know who is right? How do we keep our sanity and peace when things around us aren’t going well? Someone just tell us the right thing to do so we can fix this and move on to something more pleasant!! Well the book of James has some direction for us and it isn’t easy, but it is righ...

Today we are sharing just a taste of how Heidy paraphrases Bible stories as a means of digesting the Word and soothing her mind.  Naturally, she chooses a story of envy, deceit and murder from 1st Kings.  ENJOY! Scripture: 1 Kings 21

We have some very special guests with us today! What does it look like to make space for genuine converstaions with our kids?  Today it looks like inviting some of our children into the studio (read: Monica's kitchen) for some Q & A about the Bible in their lives, which streaming services they like best, something they each appreciate about their mom, and much more!  We hope you find it e...

Dreams are fun. It’s exciting to plan and contemplate a future where things just work out.  But what happens when the dream fails?  When the trip is canceled.  When the “sure thing” falls through. The relationship just won’t work. The loved one just won’t get better. The job isn’t what you thought it would be. What happens then?  Thanks for joining us today as we talk about a very dramatic passage...

“Follow me.” Easy enough instructions, until we forget, forsake, or fall flat on our face. What happens when the call to follow Jesus leads us into territories that cause us to question, to fear, and even to deny His love, wisdom, or power? Can He really use us when we have messed up too many times to count? Well we have good news for you–God already knows all this and He loves you anyway. Join us...

Lauren and Monica are more than excited to introduce Brant Hansen!  Join us as we talk with our new friend (bestselling author, award-winning radio personality, and well-intentioned gardener) Brant Hansen about what life in the kingdom looks like. Also: sabbath rest, what making space for ASD kids looks like in ministry, the burden of being cool, and the value of humility. There are no nobodies. E...

Let's start with a riddle: It can be our best friend or our worst enemy. It’s a tool used by corporate marketers and stay-at-home moms.  It guarantees job security for authors, influencers, and psychotherapists.  It mobilizes masses of people to perform in marching bands, and it weaponizes masses of people against each other. It was regularly utilized by Jesus in His teachings. And it is some...

Join Lauren and Monica as we go down a rabbit hole while talking about 2 little verses in 2nd John. Scripture: 2 John:10-11 "Abide" By Jen Wilkin We also briefly mention "The Office" TV show, Mario Cart video game, Angry Birds video game.  If you don't know what any of those are, please feel free to Google them!

Join us as we talk about structure and FUN this summer with our kids.    "Abide" by Jen Wilkin https://www.amazon.com/Abide-Bible-Study-Video-Access/dp/1087768802/ref=asc_df_1087768802/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598360918292&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3133955746647408858&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=901903...

What is your story?  Today we are going to talk about a woman whose encounter with Jesus changed the entire trajectory of her life, and the people who were witnesses to the fact.  You can have two different stories- one marked by grace, and one not.  But what does a life marked by grace look like?  How do we live like it matters in our life?  How does love lead to grace, and grace lead to love? It...

This one is for all the people who don't have everything figured out: What if your life seems like a mess?  Or what if you love someone whose life seems like a total mess?  We all have a lot to manage just to keep life moving forward, even if it isn't pretty or smooth.  Thankfully, Jesus steps right into our boat and blesses us with His presence and gifts before we even know we need them...

Whether it is prices on airline tickets or the ripeness of produce at the grocery store, or anything in between, we humans are born to compare. We must compare the importance of tasks on our to-do lists and how to spend our time. We compare schools and job opportunities. Comparing is, at its most basic level, good. But what happens when we misuse the tool of comparison? What if we use it to judge...

We are told to treat others like we want to be treated. We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves. But what if my neighbor is a jerk? What if their yard is littered with signs that endorse a candidate or an ideology I don’t agree with? Am I just supposed to ignore that? How do I love someone who is on the opposing side? How do I love someone who is unlovable? Sometimes we say that if God...

Of all the struggles in life, is there anything harder than change?  When we are called out of our comfort zone, when our small step looks like a giant leap, where can we turn for encouragement?   Verses: Joshua 3-4 "Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

What's your story?   Whether it's on Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, it is clear that human beings have a hunger to be known.  We want our story to matter.  What if we told you that your story absolutely matters, and for reasons that will last for eternity? Verses: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Books discussed: "The Action Bible (God's Redemptive Story)" by Sergio Cariello https://www....

There's old wisdom that tells us to consider the source.  Today we are going to talk about what that looks like practically in our everyday lives. Verses: John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and...