Does Your Life Bite? Does it seem like your prayers never get answered? Are you wondering where God is in all this? It's like you've gone to war in a flypaper dress, trying to catch each buzzing pest: those swarming problems that keep you from living the full life God has for you. Katherine tackles modern day problems we deal with using the 10 plagues of the Bible and other modern day plagues we deal with now, like thoughts of divorce, obesity, fear, suicide, AIDS, domestic violence, broken hearts, etc. Whether it be physical ailments or broken spirits from bad relationships to...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 04/09/2024
Award-winning and heralded as “a book that can strengthen the spirit of its reader and transform or even save lives,” Move Forward Stronger is like a friend when we’re in need, the therapist we’re hesitant to call, and the inner voice we’ve been listening for...telling us: “You can feel happiness again.” Something happened. The death of someone you love. A suicide, divorce or loss of a close relationship, job, career, or business. A negative change in your financial picture. A medical diagnosis or tragic accident. A physical...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
Embarking on the ever-shifting journey of military life comes with its unique set of challenges, a truth Beth Runkle knows all too well. As she unfolds her story on our latest podcast, listeners are invited into the profound realities of being a military spouse – from the emotional toll of frequent relocations to the trials of infertility, and the bittersweet transitions from resistance to acceptance. Her candid revelations offer a raw glimpse into the resilience required to navigate these waters, alongside the joy that can be found in raising a family and embracing the military community....
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Beth and her husband serve with Cru Military®. Beth served as a military wife herself during her husband’s 25-year career with the Air Force. Beth disciples and conducts Bible studies for female cadets and young military spouses. Having come to faith through Bible study, she has led small groups for military couples and taught Bible study for 23 years. She is also a women’s ministry speaker in various venues. She is completing a Master of Theological Studies at Gateway Seminary and is releasing a book for military wives called Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your...
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
In a world where anxiety has reached unprecedented levels, The Air That I Breathe addresses many struggles and offers a path toward relief and healing. If anxiety has its grip on you and you're searching for solutions, this guide is here to lend a helping hand. Author, speaker, and award-winning podcaster Jodi Howe knows this battle intimately as she has grappled with and mastered anxiety and panic disorder. Jodi's personal growth, unwavering resilience, and empowerment through her faith led her to a place of profound reliance on Jesus. Inside these pages, Jodi extends her...
Posted by Jodi Howe on 02/13/2024
Dig deeper with this companion piece to Grief Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow by Patricia Cameron. This study guide offers mini-sessions to help you apply key concepts and scriptures to your own life. Each session provides chapter summaries, a key word, key concept, key verse, key song and a personal assignment relating to each chapter. Use this guide as an additional resource as you walk through your own journey of grief or give it to a loved one who needs encouragement. ...
Posted by Patricia Cameron on 02/02/2024
“…personal stories, prayer, and sassy suggestions that will inspire and refuel you for your continuing journey into amazing.” --Linda Evans Shepherd, award-winning author of 38 books, founder of the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association Watching those birthday numerals climb? Need a little encouragement, support, and reminders of the good times and fruitfulness ahead? You are more than just a number. Your faith-lift awaits! Relate and connect through these devotions filled with fun, faith, and sisterly fellowship. Emotional, physical, and all kinds of natural changes...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/18/2024
When Carole Leathem’s husband, Bill, first began his battle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head. After all, when you’re the wife of a senior pastor, there are certain expectations that come with it. Imperfection and mental illness are not among them. Managing depression in marriage and setting relationship boundaries brought pain, uncertainty, and rejection, which were nearly unbearable. Whenever Carole surrendered to God, he showed up time and time again. As Carole searched...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
Do you feel like you're on the continual merry-go-round of life and not fully tapping into your potential or often pondering your life's path or purpose and where you fit in? If so, you've come to the right place! Welcome to my podcast, Get Your Rear in Gear with Lori, your go-to show for embracing your true self and leading a purposeful life. I'm Lori McAfee—your friend, wife, mom, Mimi, inspirational life coach, speaker, and author. With a multifaceted background and an approach grounded in faith and real-world experience, I aim to provide a sanctuary where we dive...
Posted by Lori McAfee on 11/10/2023
Reading Breaking Free From OCD will give you a bird’s eye view straight into the heart of OCD. If you’re looking for help on how to cope, healing and grow your faith in the midst of an OCD overwhelmed life, open the pages of this encouraging book; for through the author’s personal experiences you will discover how to implement scripture and encouragement into your day-to-day life and how to utilize your OCD in a positive way. As she shares with you how she used her OCD to help control her OCD, you will begin to understand that the brain of a person with Obsessive Compulsive...
Posted by Karen McCracken on 10/06/2023
Are you looking for a speaker for your next women's event? I'd love to talk with you about how I might serve you and your audience. I've been in ministry for 30+ years and have a passion for equipping women to walk deeper in God's word, walk out of their doubt, shame, and fear, and walk boldly into their fierce calling. I am also an author, discipleship mentor, lay counselor, and host of the award-winning Fierce Calling Podcast. My newest book release, Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You (Elk Lake Publishing), is a 6-week Bible study and...
Posted by Doris Swift on 08/30/2023
Do you ever question your worth, question God’s love for you, or compare yourself unfavorably to others? Are you a burden bearer, perfectionist, or struggle with codependency? Are you often overwhelmed, stressed out, or feel “not enough”? Most women can be nurturing to others but neglect to show the same care for themselves. They can demonstrate much empathy and compassion to the people in their lives, yet berate and even hate themselves. They find it hard to ask for and receive help for their own hearts. Responsive Heart: Care for Your...
Posted by Laronda Alexander on 08/23/2023