SHINE with Nicole Florence

Send us Fan Mail Everyone one of us have a testimony  - a story of our walk of faith - just like all those who were tasked to rebuild the wall in Nehemiah - every story is unique and matters

Send us Fan Mail Katie Jasmon uses her "shine " and God given gifts to support others as they navigate their mental health with counseling which is faith based Her Go to Scripture with Clients  : Mark 4 :35-41  Link to Living Hope Counseling center  https://livinghopecounselingcenter.org/

Send us Fan Mail Self Control to exude the fruit of the Spirit is just as powerful as avoiding the impulse of temptation and the flesh . Exude kindness, gentleness ,patience etc even when you don't need or have to - 

Send us Fan Mail We see many moments in Scripture the lack of Self control - much like the character Veruca Salt in that childhood movie Willy Wonka. Lets make sure we aren't like her but also we aren't encouraging others to be like her 

Send us Fan Mail Stepping off the path of least resistance and forging a new path as you walk with the spirit takes self control - restraint and resolve 

Send us Fan Mail We can get the nudges from the Spirit anywhere and anytime .How the words of bartender reminded me of a beautiful story in scripture .

Send us Fan Mail So how did I get here - 4 am making podcasts in my closet or kitchen table - Listen in on my journey to all of you 

Send us Fan Mail Too often we are waiting for the AHA moment of what is our purpose - which may be in the small , in the daily , and the ordinary 

Send us Fan Mail Patience in a scarcity mentality is hard - Daily Manna even now assures us of His provision

Send us Fan Mail Too often we concentrate on the transactional aspects of Lent as well as in our relationships with Him and each other - Lets concentrate on the transformation of the season

Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness sows the fruit of Peace

Send us Fan Mail Lent is upon us - there are many ways to recognize these next 40 days - what is your plan ?

Send us Fan Mail Heather is an instructor with Revelation Wellness 217 at Cherry Hills Baptist Church where she intersects physical and spiritual wellness . here are the links  Revelation Wellness 217 - at Cheery Hills Baptist Church  https://www.facebook.com/revwell217/ and to Revelation Wellness national organization RevelationWellness.org 

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Leigh Steiner who practices as a Doula for end of life transitions - Leigh talks about her journey and the practice of using her gift to help others during this difficult time  For more insight into Leigh and her impact on our community link the article below : https://www.illinoistimes.com/special-issues/leigh-steiner-reflects-on-our-town-16984373/

Send us Fan Mail Now we need to Listen - but what exactly will we hear ? How will we know ? 

Send us Fan Mail Now that we are still , lets seek a relationship with the Spirit to be guided in our gifts 

Send us Fan Mail The first thing we need to learn is to Be Still ...

Send us Fan Mail What is it to be the Lamp upon the Lampstand  - in scripture 

Send us Fan Mail How do we make people feel when they are in our presence - and what essence of us do they take away with them

Send us Fan Mail Be intentional and practice on the daily - no matter how it is received

Send us Fan Mail Are we nurturing our fruit of the Spirit with the Sun /Son and water /the Living Water 

Send us Fan Mail Our inability to truly see ourselves as God has created us to be began in Genesis 3 

Send us Fan Mail  our perception of our gifts may not be Gods true gift he has given us

Send us Fan Mail This little light of Mine ! Introduction to SHINE