Walking in Faith and Freedom with Frances Vela

As we grow in our relationship with God, He will no doubt call us into a deeper trust walk with Him and even ask us to believe Him for something that by human-standards seems illogical.  In today's episode I share some encouraging words about how God will bless our obedience, looking at Luke chapter 3. We are also reminded that when we seek His will first, He will take care of everything else...

Hello Friend,  In this episode we take a look at the story of Gideon, whom God called a "Mighty Warrior", some translation's say "Mighty Man of Valor" ... but Gideon came from the weakest clan in Manasseh and was the "least" in his family... and yet God saw something else. I share how it is so important that our identity be rooted in who God says we are.  Send us...

In today's episode we are looking again at part of Elijah's story, after he had gone into hiding where the Lord had told him...he found himself hiding in a cave. We pick up this story in 1 Kings 19:9-15 and we hone into how God speaks to him.  I hope this message encourages you to make space to hear what God may be  wanting to say to you today,  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thank yo...

In today's episode we are looking at the story of the twelve spies that went to spy out the promised land. This story is found in Numbers chapters 13-14 if you'd like to take a deeper look, but what I want to focus your attention to is that ten of the spies had a negative report, and only two (Caleb and Joshua) were confident in taking the land that God had already promised them. So many...

In today’s episode we look at John 10:11-15, where Jesus is saying that he is the good shepherd…  What does that mean for us? We look at four things that a shepherd does for his sheep, and what we could expect for Jesus to do for us. I hope you are encouraged with today’s message!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thank you for listening today. If this episode has encouraged you, please like and...

We have all been there.. The season is uncomfortable.. Maybe we're being stretched.. Maybe you're in a dry place.. Maybe we don't know which way to turn.. If you aren't loving the season you are in right now, this episode is for you. Be blessed my friend. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thank you for listening today. If this episode has encouraged you, please like and share w...

In this episode, we look at a story in 1 Kings 19. Elijah had just slain four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, called down rain from heaven.. and now is running for hiding in the wilderness from Jezebel.  I highlight some practical things that we can do to help combat our own anxious minds and a reminder of how God calls us not to worry, because He promises to take care of all of our needs. Sen...

In today’s episode I am highlighting a few more things from our talk last week looking at the life of Joseph.  I am convinced that Joseph was able to see God’s goodness because he determined to not get bitter about his life’s circumstances, but instead he was able to recognize that God was still sovereign and able to do what he promised.  Are you dealing with feelings of bitterness or unforgivenes...

In this episode, we take a look at Joseph’s life. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, thrown into prison for something he didn’t do…and then, after YEARS enduring these hardships, he finds favor with Pharaoh and is placed as ruler of his palace. One of the things that I love about Joseph is that although he suffered so much, he trusted that God was still in control. He didn’t allow himsel...

Does Father's day bring up any icky emotions for you?  Well you aren't alone. Holiday's like these can stir up so many different emotions, it can be tempting to just stay busy and distracted in order to ignore the nagging hurt in your heart. This is just a quick word to encourage you to lean in to God. He is a perfect father, who loves you unconditionally, who will never leave you n...

In today's episode I am sharing a quick, but impactful story found In John 5, where Jesus asks a man you can been sick 38 years if he wanted to be made well.  We all have to choose whether we are going to allow our hurts, disappointments and traumas define us or whether we are going to RISE up and let God be God in our lives. He is the great Healer, He is a good father and wants to do a mirac...

In this episode, I expound a little more on what a victim mentality looks like and how it could be showing up in your life. The truth is, without recognizing this stinkin' thinkin', we can't do anything about it. Once we can identify the areas we may be operating from a victim mindset, we can combat those thought pattern with the truth. The best way to combat the lies that we may be...

In this episode I am sharing a little bit of my childhood trauma and what I believe was a huge factor in getting me to where I am now in my healing journey.   Childhood trauma is so tricky, especially when we don't remember details, or when we think we are "over it" until something triggers us sends us spiraling. That is what happened to me, and I am so thankful that I found support...

Today's episode is filled with encouragement about how God desires to walk WITH us as we walk into the NEW things that He desires to do in and through our lives. If you are anything like my daughter (and myself), then no doubt you have found yourself trying to do things on your own, without God's help. We have ALL done it! But God is so gracious in calling us to lean into his strength an...

We have all faced discouragement in our journey. But we don't have to remain in that state of being discouraged. In today's quick episode, I am sharing three tips on how to move through discouragement quicker with some simple and practical steps. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thank you for listening today. If this episode has encouraged you, please like and share with a friend.  Have...

Hi friend, today I am touching on shame and how a victim mindset will keep us from all that God desires to do in and through our lives. We can be glad in that we no longer have to walk in shame from past mistakes, but instead walk in the freedom that the price has been paid. That we have been covered by the blood of Jesus and we are made righteous through what He did on the cross.  " It is fo...

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or just plain-out ingnored? We have all at one time or another, felt that pain. In this episode I want to encourage you, that regardless of who around you has overlooked you… you are seen by God. Today I share from the book of John, in this story you will see how regardless of what your past looks like, God desires to draw you to himself.  I hope you are enco...