Today's Heartlift with Janell

Send us a text "What we see and where we focus profoundly affects our lives. You've likely heard the adage that we become what we behold, and I believe there is much truth to that statement. When seasons of illness, diminishment, heartache, and disappointment loom large, it is a fight to hold on to hope. Why? Because what we see and what we focus on have a way of informing our thoughts,...

Send us a text "There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception. " - Aldous Huxley Have you ever felt nameless? You know, unseen, unknown, maybe even, invisible? Listen as Paige Allen, author of He Knows Your Name: How 7 Nameless Women of the Bible Reveal Christ's Love For You," shares how time spent in a wintering rose garden tra...

Send us a text "Have you ever felt you were not moving forward in your life, but were not sure what was holding you back? You knew something prevented you from growing emotionally and spiritually, but you couldn't put your finger on what. Uncovering what makes us stay stuck is vital because dwelling in a pit only allows us to watch and dream. We can't walk into the plans and purpose...

Send us a text "After twenty-four years of marriage, Tracy began a journey she’d never imagined—walking through a divorce. Overwhelmed by pain, rejection, and abandonment, she fell into a pit of despair and depression. A note from her daughter, pleading for her to survive, started Tracy on her healing journey, getting unstuck, and discovering her purpose." -Tracy Hester, "Get Up, Gi...

Send us a text "No matter what has hurt you, there is a simple, yet powerful, answer to your healing: forgiveness.: - Toni and Bruce Hebel *Be sure to check out Toni and Bruce's brand-new video course on FORGIVENESS and DOWNLOAD their 7 Protocols. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page. Forgiveness can be a hot topic. In Part 2 of this conversation, Toni and Bruce Hebel, authors...

Send us a text "No matter what has hurt you, there is a simple, yet powerful, answer to your healing: forgiveness.: - Toni and Bruce Hebel Forgiveness can be a hot topic. In Part 1 of this conversation, Toni and Bruce Hebel, authors of "Forgiving Forward: Unleashing the Forgiveness Revolution," help us understand the power of forgiveness. Season 15 is looking at perception and the p...

Send us a text "When we view (perceive) prayer as a call to duty or a responsibility, it also affects how we approach it. We feel obliged to pray and guilty when we don't do it. This perspective often leads us to believe that negative consequences may befall us if we neglect prayer and makes our prayer life driven by fear and guilt. But, 2 Timothy 1:7 states, 'For God has not given...

Send us a text "In our prayer lives, we cherish the continual chance to strengthen our faith through an active prayer routine, viewing it as a rare privilege . With sincere dedication, we approach each instance of prayer with reverence, recognizing the gravity of the bestowed privilege. Committed to fortifying our faith, we follow scriptural guidance by praying in the spirit on all occasions,...

Send us a text Easy defined (adj.), "Causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort; Requiring or indicating little effort, thought, or reflection." We all want easy, right? I know I've asked for it and even prayed for it.  Even if it is just for a short season. Yet, real spiritual and mental growth, often requires the opposite. In today's episode, I continue our conversa...

Send us a text "What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are" (C. S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew). Did you know that " your mindset plays a significant role in determining your life's outcomes? " We all have a mindset : expectations, assumptions, and perceptions that help us (or hurt us)...

Send us a text "When we are confined inside the dark house of suffering, that moonlight might find a window into our dark house of suffering." -John O'Donohue We spend our last Wisdom Wednesday revisiting the ancient wisdom of John O'Donohue's For Light, listening for truths we can apply to our lives. After re-listening, one sentence caught my attention: "May our thou...

Send us a text "When we look into our hearts, may our eyes have the kindness and reverence of candlelight." -John O'Donohue How is your glimmering going? I'm here in Belgium welcoming my third grandchild into this wintry, Christmas season. What a delightful light-filled time to be born. In this meditative lectio divina Advent Glimmer, I read the gentle words of Irish poet, John...

Send us a text "Joy levels are like the temperature of an oven. We can choose our ingredients carefully, but the oven temperature will determine what our careful preparations will yield. Consider the effect of angry or joyful parents on family prayer and Bible reading. As joy increases so does the chance that transformation will go in a positive direction. Joy levels greatly affect whether ou...

Send us a text "As we delve into the realm of positive psychology, we uncover a wealth of evidence supporting the notion that focusing on positive moments contributes significantly to our overall well-being. Psychologically, this emphasis on positivity is linked to the broaden-and-build theory proposed by Barbara Fredrickson. According to this theory, positive emotions broaden our awareness a...

Send us a text "In the tapestry of our busy lives, the art of mindful living emerges as a guiding thread, leading us toward a richer, more meaningful existence. Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancient traditions and now validated by modern science, serves as a gateway to heightened awareness of the present moment - a key element in the journey of discovering and appreciating glimmers."...

Send us a text "Glimmers are tiny micro-moments of joy that allow us to feel calm and give us a sense of inner peace" (Heather Alfonso, Glimmers: Cultivating Joy in Everyday Moments). What if I told you it is possible to find glimmers of grace in the possible grind of the holiday season? Would you believe me? I'm curious to hear your answer. Welcome to Season 14: Glimmers of Grace,...

Send us a text “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision.”  ―  Helen Keller Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Alan Wright, pastor and author of "Seeing as Jesus Sees." Together, we explore the importance of seeing things through Jesus's eyes and how it can bring a new perspective and awaken joy. Alan and I  discuss the process of pausing, connectin...

Send us a text "There's almost no limit to how much we can change when our eyes are opened." - Alan Wright Today, I speak to Alan Wright, Pastor, and Author of "Seeing as Jesus Sees: How a New Perspective Can Defeat the Darkness and Awaken Joy," about a little prayer that changed everything for him. When I received his book on my birthday, I was immediately drawn to the ti...

Send us a text "With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Our long to-do lists and full calendars leave little breathing room to hear from God. We know we need to slow down but we don't even know how to begin." Today's guest, Alan Fadling , has spent years coaching leaders and communities on how to live an unhurried life , teachi...

Send us a text "Jesus lives at the pace of his father's priorities." -Alan Fadling, A Year of Slowing Down In this episode, I am joined by guest Alan Fadling, the author of A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotionals for Unhurried Living.   Alan and I discuss the concept of unhurried living and the importance of slowing down to notice and prioritize what truly matters in life. Alan sh...

Send us a text Has self-doubt about your capabilities, giftings, or qualifications ever held you back from a job or service? Is low self-esteem or self-worth keeping you from shining your light in your spheres of influence? I sure have. This phenomenon is called Imposter Syndrome and in Part 2 of my conversation with Joanna Meyer, author of Women, Work, and Calling: Step Into  Your Place in God&ap...

Send us a text Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling: Step Into Your Place in God's World," is with us this week to share a vital message: The world needs who God made you to be!" Since 2015, Joanna has had the privilege of leading the Denver Institute for Faith & Work's programming for Christian women about work and calling. Her commitment flows from the b...

Send us a text This episode is a bit longer than our normal show, but it includes two meditative "A.W. E." Canvas Method exercises led by Jake Eagle, co-author of The Power of AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose In Less Than One Minute a Day."   Jake writes, "A.W.E. counters the busy, distressing ways we carry out our lives even wh...

Send us a text "We are called to extravagant action but that must be grounded in extravagant devotion." - Chris Rice, From Pandemic to Renewal Welcome to Part 2 of my riveting conversation with Chris Rice, author of From Pandemic to Renewal: Practices for a World Shaken by Crisis." We are in a world on fire. How do we handle living in the Pandemic Era? Today, Chris leads us to pract...

Send us a text "Love without truth lies. Truth without love kills." -Chris Rice, "From Pandemic to Renewal" What might happen in our world and the bigger world if we, as followers of the Jesus Way, release His power in our lives? As you know, I've been on a journey to learn more about the depths of God's love towards me. Real love. Unconditional love. Love without con...