Courageous Radiance

Crushing Despair

Mark 9:14-29 is a powerful message through the storyline of a father who is overcome with desperation for the healing of his son. The lingering of an unanswered prayer has caused his hope to dim. The disciples were arguing with the scribes (verse 14-15) because they were giving the disciples push back due to the unsuccessful healing of a boy possessed with a demonic spirit. Jesus came along and the boy’s father pleaded for Him to intervene “IF” Jesus was even capable and willing. Jesus, in all of His glory and yet kindness shot down the doubt and confirmed His willingness.In our inability God’s ability is elevated. The disciples were not able to heal the boy because they needed a Divine intervention for that kind of demon. The father had to endure countless moments of despair and disappointment which ultimately lead him to a crossroads with Divine healing. Thanks for listening!

You’ve Got to Keep Going

As an extension from the week prior, further discussion on our marriage testimony, but this is not without application for many life topics. Don’t give up, Paul encourages in 2 Corinthians 4:16, but the why is vital to know the basis on not throwing in the towel. Let’s talk about it on yet another week on the podcast! Thanks for joining.

Can my Marriage Work after Infidelity?

My husband joins me to share our marriage redemption testimony.When the reality of love as an action word rubs against emotions that don’t align, how do you deal with that? Or, when a difficult spouse and overall challenging marriage has brought you to the point of no return, what’s the next step? In 2 Corinthians 2 Paul reminds us that we should be aware of the plans and schemes of your enemy; satan has a target not only on you both individually but even more so on your marriage. Satan hates God’s plans for your marriage making Kingdom wins.The aroma of our marriages 2 Corinthians 2:15 should be overpowering not only within the company of other believers, but even moreover for non-believers. In our marriages we get the opportunity to be a model that reps Gods love all of us. There is a problem, this is not easy! Sin entangles us all and that shows up in our marriages in some way. How do you pull this off then? Join us as we talk through scripture and see what God has to say about this. Thanks for listening!

What’s Got you Tied Up?

Jesus promises us a life in Him that opens the door for eternal security and fulfillment in Him in this current life. In Christ, we have satisfaction and completion, as He promised that He is our Bread of Life in a detailed passage in John 6:35-58. Our life may be difficult or have seasons that are more pressing, or there may feel like needs, expectations and desires may not align with what is presenting. But, even still, He promises that a heart filled by Him can still manifest the fruits of the Spirit because our completion is in Him.Idols not only cloud our vision, but they tie up the heart to temporary pleasures here on earth. Our anchor in Christ cannot be substituted by relationships, possessions, status, health, wealth, etc. God is our all! If God is our Source, we are more free to let go, if called or forced to, of something. So, is there any area in your life that is tying up your heart affections? Does God possibly need to use whatever is in your grip, but that He cannot access because you rely on that more than Him?

Is your Heart Entangled?

This week we are talking about idols. We are calling out the areas that have bumped God from number 1 to the background. Thanks for listening!

Got a Power Source?

Imagine you are at your annual eye check-up, you’re given choices “1 or 2”. Option 1 is a consistent heartbeat or heart posture towards God. Option 2 is self-reliance & me-centered empowerment. Which do you choose?🤷🏾‍♀️ The prescription eyeglasses, the lens by which you will see the world through, is molded by your consistent choices. Life comes into focus through the lens of surrender & humility. None of this is culture derived or going to win awards and a following. But, in exchange there is far more value because power is made available to empower you through any circumstance. Thanks for listening! I pray that this encourages you along the way today.

Positioned-Posture Matters

Proverbs 4 and Mark 10 are up for discussion.Rather than chasing the following and the platform, or the status that may or may not be meant for you, what about considering your posture? There may not appear to be much to the concept, yet it is not an easy spiritual discipline to assess your heart and the outflow from it.We are raising a teenager and the rebellion is real! Through this tough parenting season, I myself am learning to plant myself at the feet of Christ. I am quickly learning to not overlook the root issues within my own heart that may bleed out as self-reliance and pride. Thanks for listening!

I Will Never Be Shaken

There are songs I have memorized, and haven’t payed attention that I had committed to memory until the song comes on the radio and I start to sing along. Reciting scripture or certain Biblical passages, likewise studying the Bible is vital to the success of circumstantial victories. Many times, reflection on applicable scripture reframes my situation to not be on the level field as God, encourages me, and it gives me peace in spite of what I am dealing with. Psalm 62 chants more than once that God is our Rock and therefore we are not be be shaken. That is good news in light of reality, and it is hope in spite of what is uncertain.

Activate-Move Forward

God’s disclosure statement is written from cover to cover in the Bible, and no different than those before us, He wants us to believe and trust Him. In the face of adversity or difficulty we can either activate our fears or our faith; the former pulls us back and the other moves us forward. In Exodus 13-14, we will read and discuss God’s big picture overarching our circumstances, which is what we can use to activate step by step, moving us ahead. Thanks for listening!

Weatherproofing for the Storms

In life there are not many certainties, but one thing that can be agreed on is that if you keep living it is inevitable that life dishes out problems. In John 16:33, Christ removes any false assumptions and guarantees that life will, in some way, be disappointing or frustrating. But, our hope is in Him we have peace through any difficulties and shortcomings. The disciples of Jesus hit some chopping waters and storms in Mark 4, in which Christ further illustrates that He is present with us in the trials. How are you weatherproofing your life? Thanks for listening!