Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart

Perhaps you feel like you are living in a season of loss right now.  Our calendars have changed, life doesn't look quite the way we imagined it would. We have all faced loss because of COVID 19. We want to be people who believe in God's goodness, no matter what. But what do we do when life doesn't feel good? When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we've asked or imagined? Or when we feel like...

"Do you find yourself surprised and overwhelmed by all of the emotions stuffed inside your house right now? Are you wrestling with your thoughts and feelings, while trying to help your kids cope with theirs? Do you long for space, where you can find some peace in God's presence? How can you handle all of the big emotions in your home right now?" God is bigger than all of the emotions in your house...

In this season of uncertainty and cancelations, we find comfort in knowing that God's gifts to us are not canceled. In this episode, I sit and talk to Deb Burma about the joy we have even in the midst of trials, in Jesus.  He is with us in all things. Click here if you would like to visit Deb's Website. Click here to visit Concordia Publishing House Facebook page to watch Deb's joy chat. 

God's promises to you are always true and will never be taken away.  COVID 19 has changed our lives and plans in ways that we could never have imagined. We are experiencing grief over all of the losses and sometimes we do not know what to do with all of our disappointments. Join Michelle as she takes a look at Psalm 27.  She will also share some ideas to help fill your days with more peace.

 In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, we watch the news and we feel the anxiety and it begins to churn in our minds.  We wonder if life will ever be normal again. Our lives have changed and there are so many things we do not know. How can we deal with the anxiety we feel?  Michelle talks to Doctor Kim Markhausen about how our brains handle anxiety.  Dr. Kim also gives us some great tips and idea...

As we stand at the foot of the cross, may we remember the precious gift we have been given, in Christ Jesus.  Your sins are forgiven, your debt has been paid in full.  

Journey with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane.  May you be reminded of His great love for you.

Life has changed. We are facing circumstances we cannot control and so much of life as we knew it feels uncertain and unsettled.   Maybe you are like me and your emotions resemble a roller coaster ride.  Join Michelle as she takes a look at Psalm 46.  God is our refuge and strength and in Him we can Be Still

In this episode talk to Donna Pyle about her Bible Study, Forgiveness: Received from God, Extended to Others.      

How do you forgive someone over and over again?  How do you forgive someone who isn't sorry?  Maybe you have a difficult relationship where you find yourself having to forgive over and over again.   I invited Kim Marxhausen who has her Ph. D. in Educational Psychology and has also studied positive psychology, to talk to us about how can we forgive someone over and over again.  You can visit her we...

Have you ever stayed away from church because you were hurt over something that happened?  Maybe you had to walk away from your church for a while.   What do we do when church hurts?  How do we forgive?  Can we come back to a church we have left? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Keith Speaks, to talk about forgiveness in the church.  He was our Pastor many years ago and he helped my husband...

Life in the church can be beautiful and broken at the same time.  In this episode, I sit down with Heidi Goehmann, who is a licensed social worker to talk about forgiveness and life in the church.  Please take some time to visit Heidi's website.

Loving our family and living with them can be complicated.  In this episode, I talk to Chistina Hergenrader to talk about her book Family Trees & Olive Branches Creating a Culture of Grace in our Families. Families are broken and beautiful.  How can we learn to live in the messiness that life brings with our families?  Please join us for this conversation.  Make sure to check out Christina's websi...

God loves you beyond measure. Sometimes we get stuck in feelings of guilt and shame and we wonder if God could really love and forgive us.  The answer is, YES!  

God's ways are not our ways.  We struggle with understanding God's grace because we do not think that way.  We place limits on God.  His love for you has no limits. Last week I interviewed Sharla Fritz, make sure to check out this blog post she wrote about forgiveness. 

Do you struggle with guilt and shame? Do you wonder how God could forgive you?  Sharla Fritz talks to us about looking at scripture to help us understand God's grace and forgiveness.  She gives us some very practical ways to sit with God while we read His Word.   Please visit Sharla's Website, she has wonderful resources and tools designed to help you draw closer to God.  

God is with you, right now, my friend.  In this moment, whatever you are facing, He gives you abundant grace.  His gifts for you are unending.  This day and every day He gives you joy, peace, hope, grace, and His unending love.  

Rejoice the Lord is near.  In His presence, there is fullness of joy.  As we wait for the coming of the Lord, we can rest in His presence and His promises.  

God will keep you in perfect peace in all situations.  Sometimes we might think we need to figure out peace like there is a five-step plan.  True peace comes from God and He gives it to us. In this second week in Advent, we will focus on peace.  

Advent is a time for reflection and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.  Michelle is re-releasing her advent series from last year. Have you ever sat in darkness? The Lord will be a light for you.  Whatever you might be facing during this advent season please know God holds you in His capable hands. Michelle's Newsletter Advent Wreath

Michelle talks to Dorina Gilmore about navigating loss during the holidays.  Dorina lost her husband to cancer and she talks about how God provided for her and her three daughters. God met her in each moment and strengthened her heart. She shares about the importance of making space for emotions and grief.  Your hearts will be encouraged as you listen to Dorina share about joy and gratitude.  Plea...

In this episode, Michelle continues the series on Joy and Gratitude by talking to Heidi Goehmann.  Life is beautiful and broken, we will have moments of joy and sorrow, but in the midst of all of it, God is with us.  The holidays and spending time with family can stir powerful emotions and Heidi gives some practical ideas to help us.  Here is the link to Heidi's Website.

Michelle and Deb Burma talk about the joy that is given to us in Jesus. It is a joy that never ends. Joy strengthens our hearts.  Michelle and Deb talk about anxiety and how God guards our hearts and give us peace and joy.  You can find out more about Deb at her website.  

Michelle talks to Kim Marxhausen in this episode about gratitude and how it changes our way of thinking.  Kim has studied Positive Psychology and how our brains work.  God has made our brains in an incredible way and you will be blessed as you listen and learn from this episode.  

Gratitude and Joy change the neural pathways in our brains.  In this episode, Michelle takes a look at Isaiah 61 and talks about the Garment of Praise.  Adoration List