WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy Life

Angela, from Everyday Welcome , is a professional photographer, food blogger, and since recording this podcast, she's become a WHOLE30 Certified Coach. Today Angela shares her legacy of grace, pouring into others, and finding He and His Word are all that's needed.  My redheaded younger "sister" (: Follow Angela Sackett on her website or these media links: https://www.everydaywelcome.com Facebook.c...

Someone said, “Ministry is spillage.”  When we are so full up of God ourselves, our ministry of love and exhortation and healing for others is simply the natural outcome. Helping others is a by-product of seeking God and finding our rest in Him. In other words, we don’t seek to help others first, but that happens when we seek God first. Loving others is an overflow of loving God.  “Lay thy head up...

I love my friend, Katy Taflinger and I'm excited to share her with you today. Katy owned the famous Apple Farm Inn and Restaurant for many years and went on to open the beautiful interior design store, Porch, Home, and Garden. She exudes love, welcome and beauty - and most of all, a deep well of trust in her Savior.    ::::::::::::: How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life...

Do you ever say, "All I can do is pray!" And then forget to pray?! And isn't that thinking the wrong way around? The most anyone can do is pray. I forget that all too often.  Some thoughts on the goodness of prayer: “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” – Oswald Chambers God's interested in what He does in the person praying as much as the answer to that prayer...

Lisa is one of the most encouraging and smart people you could know and follow. Whenever I need reminding that God is in control, that He sees me, and that I'm here for a purpose, I call Lisa! Here you go:  Facebook Lisa Lewis Coaching   Lisa Lewis Instagram   Lisa Lewis LinkedIn   Lisa Lewis Coaching Website Parmesan Chicken (aka Mrs. Jeffrey’s Chicken) 2 c. seasoned bread crumbs ¾ c. grated parm...

As the "elderly" parent--Mark is three years my junior--I'm learning how to shelter-at-home and trying to do it well. Not always successful. I'm getting reprimands from my kids: "MOM, WHERE ARE YOU GOING??" I woke up today remembering the old hymn: "Shelter in the Time of Storm." I can hear my mom singing with a long pause on the first "Oh" of the refrain: "OOHHHHH, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land...

I've known Cindy for many years. She's the real deal: kind, gracious, humble, and a successful businesswoman. And she loves Jesus! Cindy Langford's legacy: To be kind because you never know another person's entire story. To remind our kids (and ourselves) that wherever you are, there's Jesus! To recognize that hard times are preparation for exciting times of service for God. "I've felt weak and po...

I love to describe MENTORING as to "come alongside" another which is found in The Message version of II Corinthians 1: 3 and 4--  “God comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, He brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us.”  I Corinthians 1:3,4 The Message Mentorship is a two...

Gretchen's passion is to follow hard after Jesus, knowing He is the treasure of a lifetime and worth every minute she commits to Him. God’s Word has been life-changing for her through the most trying times—a great source of strength, wisdom, and truth. Active in women’s ministry for over 25 years, she loves to see Jesus change lives as He’s changed hers. As an international speaker, she has had th...

I had a blast interviewing my darling nieces who married into Mark's family. They are young and wise and committed to their marriage. Maybe that's the key to staying in the race: commitment to God and marriage. The word perseverance isn't my favorite word, but a good marriage takes perseverance as well as trust that God is doing a good work - in you and in your spouse. I love Paul's take on that i...

Helena Davies writes at helenadavies.com - Inspiring Women to Live Radiant in Christ Helena's desire is to encourage women everywhere to look to Jesus for hope and love, and step out in boldness for Him. In her own words: Somewhere during the years when my now-adult children were toddlers through teenagers, I lost that childlike awe of God, and in doing so I lost who I was as His daughter. I had b...

A wise friend told me at my wedding shower, "Marriage is a marathon, not a 50-yard dash!" I may have smiled indulgently at her words and immediately forgot! I was aglow with love and felt like our love could and would conquer all! I remembered it later and she was right. These tips continue to help me and bless our marriage. If you'd like to print this out, here's the link.  ::::::::::: How to inv...

Brittany Couch believes you matter. What's more important, God believes you matter. Thoughts on Legacy living from Brittany Couch:   * You matter. We need you here. I want every person I meet to know this.    * Your legacy is not something you achieve, it’s someone you are. In other words, it’s not about checking the boxes and getting a gold star in achievement. It is who you are, not what you did...

Amber reminds us that our legacy can change with different seasons, as well as the surprising twists and turns of life, but one thing remains constant: the more we act like Jesus, the better our legacy will be. We can ask ourselves each morning: "What does the Lord want from me today?" How we treat just one person, in kindness and love, not surrendering to the normal "triggers" that are our natura...

To mentor and be mentored is a sure-fire way to live a legacy life. God is all about people and He loves us to draw alongside a sister in the faith, and share what He's been teaching us in His Word and showing us about His character. There is no more exciting way to live. As a mentor, we need to direct others to Christ, but we can’t do that well unless people feel safe with us. So that they know t...

Today we get to hear from Pat Fenner's legacy of blessing: Embrace your worth in Christ--"He loved you enough to die for you!" Listening as an act of love Called to deeper intimacy with God in a time of transition "There's nothing that you can experience that God is not aware of, drop in His lap and He will hold you and meet your every need." -Pat Pat's blog this week brings our attention to the p...

Listen to what one young pastor wrote: Resolve  I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made—I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight w...

Mabel's legacy is: Boasting in the Lord Accommodating change in different chapters of life Practicing joy in spite of circumstances Mabel Pittman, 84, is a former Pastor's wife, missionary, Bible Study teacher, retreat speaker, and director of women's ministry and is a dear friend, mentor and prayer-warrior. She loves to laugh and she loved my folks--both attributes are good enough for me! She's a...

It's easy to let everything and everyone get in the way of making room for what really counts at Christmas: the baby Jesus! Here's a reminder to help all of us live with God first and foremost, filling up our lives the way we were made to live.  The funny thing is when we make room for Jesus, He makes room for all that we need and want.  Making Room Printable . ZUPPA SAUSAGE AND BACON TOSCANA SOUP...

Aimee Walker from Auckland, New Zealand, a former pastor, writes for The Joyful Life Magazine , serves as their community leader, and writes Bible Studies so that women grow up in Jesus.  You can find Aimee here: https://www.aimeewalker.co.nz/   And her Bible Studies here:   https://joyfullifemagazine.com/product-category/bible-studies/   Order your copy of The Joyful Life Magazine here     What A...

The sure way for joy and peace is talking everything over with your Heavenly Father. He's in the details and He's into you! My gift for you:  "Five Prayers to Get You Through the Holidays." God knows all about expectations, communication, peace, forbearance, and celebration--and He loves hearing from us! And here's your bookmark: 10 Facts of a Joy-filled Woman (Print below)   To print click here....

God is interested in every detail of our lives so any prayer is a worthy prayer. Which of the five prayers to get us through the holidays do you need most today? For your printable, "Five Prayers for the Holidays" click here . A shorter prayer version - you know we're in a hurry this time of year. Take time to pray these every day!     For a printable version, click here. :::::::: How to invest in...

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6,7 Do we have to wait for a disaster before we become a thankful person? I want to be that kind of person who is secretly delighted because I know something that others may not: Jesus loves...

Hospitality is hard work but worth it all when you invite someone to your table who needs an invitation to God's table. Your invitation is what God loves best about the holidays. Invite Him to lead you, and then pass on His invitation. Matthew 5:16  in The Message If you'd like to print this out and tape it up in the pantry or inside a cupboard door - just for a sweet reminder, here you go .   Rec...

Maureen MacPhie from Scotland exudes hospitality! She knows the value of an open invitation to our tables for something as simple as a scone and a cup of tea. I was able to interview her while she and her husband were on holiday (as they say) in the south of France - where they hosting new friends from Sweden! I love how God sets His people in all places in the world to eat together and enjoy His...