Turn to God with Carin

This episode “Faith over Fears” relates to a topic within the pages of Mystery at Candice Bay. The community was faced with a series of mysterious crimes. Would they succumb to fear in the unknown?  Casey shares how she relates to this quandary with a personal mystery she faced. She encourages us to always choose faith over fears.  Video https://youtu.be/WeEGZbczXWM Audio https://buzzsprout.com/12...

In today’s episode, the “Unforgiving” servant, we study the parable in Matthew 18:23-35 that Jesus taught His disciples.   We probably all know from experience that withholding forgiveness hurts ourselves more than our offenders. But also, we hurt our relationship with the Lord when we are not forgiving. We look at additional passages and information to support the decision to forgive, regardless...

This episode “Keeping Secrets” is the last episode this month addressing facets of domestic violence. Casey’s first novel, My Dear Rosa Jean, is a valuable resource relating to this pervasive problem in today’s world.   Casey candidly shares the downside to keeping the family secrets in the closet, that it merely perpetuates the problem. She highlights spiritual support and suggests preventive mea...

In today’s episode, the “Lost Sheep,” we study the parable in Matthew 18:10-14 that Jesus taught His disciples. He is the good shepherd, and believers are His sheep.  How comforting it is to know He willingly laid down His life for His sheep, and they will enjoy eternity with Him. They know His voice when called and follow Him. We each have free will to acknowledge and believe in Jesus.    Was thi...

This episode “Down But Not Out” is the third of four episodes addressing facets of domestic violence. Casey’s first novel, My Dear Rosa Jean, is a valuable resource relating to this pervasive problem in today’s world.   Casey provides scriptures and testimony to attest that for those who believe, they may fall seven times, but will get up again. With the Lord’s help, they can move on, and learn to...

In today’s episode, “The Heart” of man, we study the parable in Matthew 15:10-20 that Jesus taught His disciples. What matters is what resides within us, and it will eventually become evident.   A believer has power to overcome. Every evil thought can be held captive since we’re well equipped with the armor of God (as in Eph. 6) and the Fruit of the Spirit. We’re never alone!  Was this episode hel...

This episode “Shattered,” is the second of four episodes addressing facets of domestic violence. Casey’s first novel, My Dear Rosa Jean, is a valuable resource relating to this pervasive problem in today’s world.   When a person’s life is bombarded with abuses of any kind, they may feel shattered. But with the Lord’s help, they can get up, move on, and learn to enjoy life in Christ. Casey shares h...

In today’s episode, “The Net,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:47-50 that Jesus taught His disciples.  The sea may represent the world while storms happen, with the fish as people. When the net or the gospel is cast, sinners and believers alike will be gathered for that day.  Will we be ready?  Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback!  Video https://youtu.be/nkG...

This episode is the first of four episodes addressing facets of domestic violence, beginning with “The Cycle.” Casey’s first novel, My Dear Rosa Jean, is a valuable resource relating to this pervasive problem in today’s world.   The Cycle or stages of abuse is described (www.verywellhealth.com), sprinkled with Casey’s testimony, which is a cautionary tale with lessons she’s learned. She is a domes...

In today’s episode, “Pearl of Great Price,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:45-46 that Jesus taught His disciples.  I believe an unbeliever is like a pearl of great price to Jesus, because He gave it all, even to suffer and die for them. Once a person realizes the true value of Jesus Christ, they will seek after Him and give all of themself for Jesus, becoming a believer who will be with Him th...

In this episode is “JOY in the Valley” Finding Treasures Through Trials, an introduction to this newly published book.  Casey has suffered intermittently and long-term debilitating nerve pain during last year and this, finding that it all stems from a terribly injured neck. While she believes she’s in the process of healing, she realizes God also heals through surgery.   Valuable lessons have been...

Today we talk about the book, “Life Choices” by the artist, GE Hayob. With use of paintings, words, and scriptures she describes the choices we have relating to several serious topics in today’s world.   She boldly addresses materialism, modesty, good vs. evil, marriage, and many other issues. She ends with the question, “Where will you spend eternity?” and she provides the salvation message. I hi...

In today’s episode, “Hidden Treasure,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:44 that Jesus taught His disciples.  Can you imagine the discovery of a hidden treasure, so valuable that you’d give all that you have for it?     Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback!  Video https://youtu.be/dbChAksHKLU Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube...

In this episode “Family Legacy,” Casey shares portions of the fourth story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.”  Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a child witnesses domestic violence happening within the home and the eventual isolation from a parent. All too often children are within a toxic and volatile environment, with one or both parties oblivi...

In today’s episode, “Kingdom of Heaven,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:33-34 that Jesus taught His disciples, also called the Parable of Leaven or Yeast.  A little Leaven or Yeast mixed with flour makes a whole loaf rise enormously. This parable closely relates to last week’s episode of the tiny mustard seed.    Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback!  Video...

In this episode “Relationship Issues,” Casey shares portions of the third story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.”  Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a young girl finds herself in trouble. One parent supports her while the other refuses to believe the awful secret of her uncle’s attacks that led to present behavioral problems. All too often this...

Today we talk about the book, “Woman with the Alabaster Jar,” a life poured out by Mary O. Moss.  This book was filled with raw emotion along her grief journey. The author provides poetry along eloquent stories with spiritual flavor.   I’ve attended one of Mary’s workshops where she depicted biblical characters as she spoke. It was awesome! I highly recommend you get this book!   Video https://you...

In today’s episode, “Faith of a Mustard Seed,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:31-32 that Jesus taught His disciples about the faith of a mustard seed. How powerful can that be?   Matthew 17:20, NIV shares that Jesus said “… Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for yo...

In this episode “Temptation,” Casey shares portions of the second story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.”  Casey tells the story highlights, showing how two women, coming from different lives meet on a train. Both are tempted toward greed and envy, possibly even collusion. What will prevail?  Will there be consequences? This story brings each of us to consi...

In today’s episode, “Sabotage,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:24-30 that Jesus taught His disciples about the weeds among the wheat planted.  The enemy sneaked in and planted the weeds and the roots intertwined with the wheat, just like the world has both good and evil within it. Separation will happen at harvest time. The sabotage happens when we think all is wheat (or good) but the lot is f...

In this episode “Mimic,” Casey shares portions of the first story in the fictional anthology, “STAND With Your Armor On.”  Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a young adult faced consequences for a crime. He came to realize he’d followed or mimicked his father all his life. Within that epiphany, he had opportunity for decisive action. The story brings each of us to consider our own influ...

Today we talk about the book, “Mary Tells Her Story,” The True Founder of Yeshua’s House , by Mary Faletic Bollman. In this story we learn of a volatile domestic violence situation that came to a head in 1917.  As one review says, it is “a moving story of resilience and generosity born of hardship and concern for others. The youngest child eventually provided the funding needed for her granddaught...

In today’s episode, “Listen and Learn,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:1-23 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers), about the farmer’s seeds planted.  Some were snatched away by the enemy; some were without deep roots so problems and persecution tore them away; some hearts were crowded with worries and lures by this world; and yet some did fall upon good soil and produced a har...

In this episode “Run the Race,” Casey shares portions of chapter thirteen in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “Can You Run the Race?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. As she reads, Casey encourages that God created each person for a unique purpose and He has good plans for us, His Creation. It’s our decision whether to pursue our purpose zealously, taking faith-filled s...

In today’s episode, “Fighting Spirit,” we study the parable in Matthew 12:24-30 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers).  Jesus addressed the accusation He cast out demons because He was evil, so He explained about a kingdom divided. He brought home that we’re either for Him or against. We choose the enemy (darkness) or the Lord (light). The undecided default to the enemy. There’re...