We are going to ask some of the more difficult questions in today's episode of the Dream Big, Girl devotional. I don't like to shy away from them because they are important for our spiritual growth and maturity. So today we will tackle the idea that we all have felt but never dared speak out loud. In a world where there is so much pain and suffering, where is God in all of this? And more personally, where is He when I am in the depth of sorrow and challenge, darkness and despair? Does He see me? Does it affect Him? How do I reconcile my belief in this Holy God with what I am walking through? Today I welcome one of my dearest friends to the program, Trisha Ray. She and her husband Terry, pastor New Day Christian Center in the New Orleans area. They love people and love the Lord with their whole hearts. They both have such a heart for caring and ministering to their community. You will be blessed when you hear what Trisha has to share about her walk with God in those times of challenging seasons!
Dr. Marcia Clarke joins me today on the podcast to talk about how we as women tend to compare ourselves to each other and how this terrible practice breeds discontent. Marcia Clarke PhD is a pastor, educator and speaker. Dr Clarke is a licensed minister in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN); serves as pastor for Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at New Beginnings Church, Simi Valley, California, and is a member of the Church of God California Nevada state Ministerial Development Committee. She is a Bible nerd - biblical insights and revelation excite her!!!
She is a wife to Clifton and mom to her children Joel (his wife Ariel Joy) and daughter Jessica.
Marcia believes that among God's best gifts are those who carry the anointing of baking!
Join us today to discuss this really important and relevant topic!
And if you are in the Simi Valley area and need to find a church, New Beginnings Church is the place for you!
Have you ever dreamed of doing a podcast with two of your best friends? Well today I got to live this dream! My beautiful girl tribe, Kitty and Gretchen, who I have known for over 30 years, joins me on the program to talk about their experience hearing the voice of God. How do we hear His voice, His calling, His direction? We give you some great advice and practical ways to do just that today! We hope you are blessed and encouraged!
In today's podcast, I share some insight into how we can practically release trauma and pain from our lives, our hearts and our minds. If you have been holding on to any of those, it's time to let the Healer come in and do what only He can do! Join me for this podcast and allow healing to take place today.
In today's podcast, I open up and share a very vulnerable part of my life and journey. Have you ever faced what seemed like a hopeless situation? As believers, we must understand that the promises of God include so many wonderful benefits to our life and one of them is hope. Without hope, we can't continue on facing this life's challenges. It's virtually impossible. Today I share my heart about the struggles that I faced after losing my husband, Bud, and how God came in an healed the deep wound that I thought was already healed. The experience that I had as I faced my biggest fears, was nothing short of a miracle. I can't wait for you to hear what God has done in my life!
In today's podcast, I welcome some wonderful friends, Angelina and Brandi from the Talk Forty to Me podcast! They are best friends from elementary school who started a fun and informative podcast when they both turned 40 and I am here for all of it! I have learned so much from them and the guests that they have had on their show. I love how much fun they have together and how dedicated they are to bringing important and relevant topics to their listeners. Today we talked about legacy and what we want to leave behind, not only to our children and beyond, but to our community and world!
I'm back talking about how God provides for us in every area of our lives even before the need comes to our attention. What a great topic and story that is shared that illustrates this so well. We often think that we have to beg God to meet our needs when the truth is He already has! Let's dive into this interesting and thoughtful way to look at our relationship to God!
My two besties, Luisa and Rhina, join me on today's program to talk about weathering the storms of life. We have all been friends since high school and have walked each other through the highs and lows of life. Luisa and Rhina give inspirational stories on how they were able to walk through some tumultuous experiences and how they realized that with God, they were warriors that could withstand the worst of storms! Join us today for this fun and inspirational look at becoming a warrior!
Today's episode was so much fun to record! My beautiful sister, Martha, joins me to talk about her journey of waiting for the perfect Godly man, making the decision to leave a career that she loved to become a stay-at-home mom and eventually homeschooling her daughter. As women, we have to know that God will walk with us and before us, making the way smooth as we follow His direction.
Longing..yearning..words we don't hear very much in today's vernacular. Today's podcast is a challenge to us all to dig down deep to find what your heart is really needing and longing for. For so many of us, we are on this constant spinning wheel of life and when our hearts are asking us to slow down, we often miss who is actually drawing us into rest. Listen and see if you feel God's prompting to slow down and recharge!
In today's podcast, I share some very personal thoughts from my grief journey. Even in the darkest times of our lives, God gives us these moments of hope and rest from the pain as I describe in this part of the devotional. God speaks to us in so many ways and on that beautiful day, He used the beauty of nature to ease my pain and help me to feel close to my husband in heaven. Join me today as I share what God can do for you as well.
Gina Morton, owner of Road to Restoration, in the Atlanta area, joins me today to talk about true love. She shares her story of finding the love of her life in high school, getting married, moving away from home and starting her own practice. After finding her gifts and strengths, God has given her a way to serve those in her community that need hope and restoration. As you prepare for Valentine's Day, remember that God loved you first and will always love you! He is our true love!
In today's episode, Lauren Henderson, creator of the Intentional Planner and co-pastor of City View Community Church in San Diego, joins us to talk about how to love and serve others. She is masterful at finding the gifts and talents in those around her and connecting them to their purpose. Lauren shares some really practical and impactful ways that we can love our neighbors well.
In today's episode of the Dream Big Girl Devotional podcast, our host Mary Henderson shares about this deeply important subject. Forgiveness and reconciliation is something that we should all strive to receive and give. Let's talk about the difference it can make in the quality of your life and those closest to you!
In today's episode, our host, Mary Henderson, introduces her friend and publisher of the Dream Big Girl devotional, Michelle Prince! Michelle shares about her life and how she found ways to make a difference in the lives of those around her. If you'd like more information on Michelle, her website is www.michelleprince.com and her podcast is called The Power of Authority Spotlight!
The MOST controversial subject in the Dream Big Girl Devotional was Day 8 by far! Our host, Mary Henderson, shares some deeply personal insights into her marriage and how she navigated finding who she is in God. You don't want to miss this one!
Let's dive deeper into Day 7 of the Dream Big Girl Devotional. We're going to talk about the misconception that the Bible is about us. So if it's not about us, then who is it about? Here's a fresh perspective on a topic that isn't talked about often.
As we pause and reflect on the coming new year, how can we find joy even in the difficult times? Mary Henderson expounds on Day 6 of her Dream Big Devotional. Have you ever asked yourself this question..what is the difference between joy and happiness. We can be happy but not feel joy. Let's talk about how to face those challenging seasons together!
This Christmas season, love is on the forefront of our minds. Our host, Mary Henderson, brings this important insight into how we can hear those closest to us in a way that will be meaningful to them. Did you know that we all feel and give love in different languages? Today's episode will bring some clarity to this important subject and you may be surprised at the results?
As we enter Christmas week, this important topic will give us fresh eyes and ears to hear the heart of those in your circle. This is a powerful truth..perspective doesn't change the other person..it changes you! What an impactful tool perspective can be in your arsenal. The ability to see another person's point of view is a great way to view the world and those around you! Join us for Day 4 in the Dream Big Girl devotional!