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There are lies we believe - things we don't say out loud but hold in our heart as true. We may think we are unloved or that we aren't good enough. Sometimes these lies are buried deep under layers of emotional scars. Today we are going to examine a few of common lies and see how they hold up to the light of the Word of God. Here is a list of the lies along with the scriptures that speak...

We've all been in a funk before.  Where you just feel blah. How do you jolt yourself out of that feeling? What's something simple and easy that doesn't require a lot of energy? I've got 6 things you can try. Six simple easy to do tasks that just might help you get your spark back.

Finances can be daunting. I get it. Figuring out budgets and spending plans can be both time consuming and intimidating. So lets start small. Today I'm going to give you seven simple tasks. Each can be done in half an hour, some less. Do one a week. Start small. Do it on your lunch break. Make the time. Your financial health matters. So here we go - seven simple things you can do to help get...

We all have a story.  In this episode I share mine and encourage you to share yours. Our stories are powerful tools we use to not only remind ourselves of what God has done but to encourage others as well. My story is a little dramatic. I almost died. I lost a thumb and an index finger. And you might think how could anything good come from that?? Listen and you'll hear a story of the mighty,...

There's a saying that says "Disrespect closes doors that apologies can't reopen". When we are walking through a difficult time it's easy to fall into a pattern of anger and reacting with disrespect. While this is understandable it's not to your benefit. Let's create a culture of respect within ourselves. It's time to stop slamming doors.

Sometimes life gets tough.  Money is tight. Relationships crack. Emotions run high. What do you do when the storms of life are ragging? You remind yourself of the truth. You may not feel it. You may not see it. But in the middle of the storm it's imperative that we put our anchor on the truth. In this episode I talk about one scripture that holds five key truths to remember in a difficult sea...

What do you do when you get upset? When someone does something that irritates you? How do you turn down your temperature emotionally speaking? On Today's podcast we talk about one way to regulate to help regulate your emotions when you get upset.

Food is a very common way to self sooth. They call it comfort food for a reason. But what happens when you are trying to get in shape and you keep reaching for unhealthy food options because you're upset? How do we break that emotional connection with food? Let's talk about that.

You might have heard about something called the No Spend Challenge. So what is it? And it is right for you? I'll break down some different ways to approach this challenge and you can decide if it's something you can do to help save money.

We've heard it before Gratitude is important and you need to find things to be thankful for. But what about the times when it's hard to find something to be grateful for? What about the times when life isn't going anything like you planned? What about the times when gratitude is the last thing on your mind? That's when we flip the script on gratitude. Those are the times when w...

In a season of change have you ever said in anger or frustration - it's not supposed to be this way? It's easy to get stuck here on this statement. At this point of wishing things were different and resentful of how life has turned out. While it's a common sentiment, getting stuck here will serve you no positive purpose. So how do we get past it? How do we move past the resentment t...

Have you ever wondered 'what is my purpose'?  It feels like a big question and the answer feels mysterious and unknown. But what if it was so much simpler than we realize? What if your purpose was relatively easy to figure out?   

We hear a lot about self care these days but what if it's more than eating cheesecake and taking bubble baths? When it comes down to it, self care is taking care of yourself. That means so much more than random self indulgences.  Taking care of your self should be a daily and consistent practice of repeatedly doing what is in your best interest in the long run. 

How often does fear drive our decisions? Fear can be a loud voice or a silent motivator.  Either way, fear does not come from God.  Fear is a liar and acknowledging the fear is the first step to getting rid of of. Listen to this: https://youtu.be/1srs1YoTVzs?si=9AlCuUiPB47iMfWz

Sometimes it's really hard to say "No".  So often it feels easier just to keep the peace and say "Yes"  But what does it cost us to say "Yes"?  Let's talk about saying "No" and how it can become a piece of our growth and healing

Finances can be confusing.  There is a lot of information out there.  Where do you even start?  If you are trying to get on track financially speaking, I've got three steps to get you started.  They are simple steps but they do take determination and focus.  Winning with money isn't rocket science, but it does take a strong dose of self discipline  

Letting go of the things that have hurt us isn't easy.  However it's necessary to live a beautiful and amazing life.  Letting go of the past is the only way to move forward. But how? Let's talk about the gentle are of letting go

We all want a Glow Up - especially after a break up or a difficult season.   I'm talking about knowing things like knowing your face shape and body type.  These things will help guide you in trying new styles and finding the very best you! Here is a link to the website that really details how to find your body type via measurements and then in turn the best way to dress for it: https://thewel...

It's more important than you might realize to find a reason to laugh, to find a reason to smile, most especially when you are walking through a difficult time. Let's talk about ways you can laugh and smile during a darker season.

Want to solve 80% of your problems? You might not like the answer. It's self discipline. That's right, 80% of your problems can be solved with self discipline. It's an answer that's both impowering and intimidating. It's impowering because I have ownership and control over the majority of my life. But it's intimidating for the exact same reason. Let's talk about...

Dating can be intimidating at any age. But dating after the end of a long term relationship, dating when you are middle aged - that's tough! How do you know if you're ready?  There are a few questions you can ask yourself to get an idea of where you stand and to better gauge if you truly are ready to get back into the game.

Scripture says "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy" Psalm 126:5. What does that mean? How does it relate to living through a difficult season? I propose that the difficult season, painful as it is, offers a unique opportunity to trust God on a different level. Your tears are precious to God.  Don't let them go to waste - sow them.  

Winning with money starts with a combination of spending less (covered in Part 1) and earning more. Today I explore different ways to earn a little extra cash. There are all kinds of ways to earn a little more money - none of them will get you rich. But when money is tight sometimes a little bit can make a big difference. From selling old electronics, to simple online tasks - here's my list o...

Winning with Money often needs to focus on both saving money AND earning more.  In part one of this two part series, we talk about different ways to save money some are big some are small but little things add up over time.  Part two will be different ways to earn more money.

Today we talk about how little things like sight, sound, smell and touch - all have an impact on our mood.  Taking the time to look at these things and how they make us feel allows us to make better choices which in turn sets us up for a better mood.