Category: FAITHFUL LIFE Podcast

How to Stay Close and Connected in These Busy (and troubled) Times

I have to admit, this year I haven’t put in the time and my garden looks a bit like Jurassic Park . . . minus the dinosaurs. Although there is one rabbit that keeps evading us and chewing on everything. Obviously he doesn’t know how much I like Tarragon Rabbit in cracked pepper cream sauce!…
Encouragement for The Worn Out Mom . . . & How Men can Be a Blessing to Their Wives

Motherhood is beautiful . . . it’s also the hardest job in the world! And, while rewarding at times, it’s an endeavor designed to make even the most devoted, intelligent, hardworking, committed, efficient mom bone tired . . . so tired that as soon as she gets up from a nap, she could go right…
How to Never Allow a Root of Bitterness to Grow in Your Heart

No one plans on being bitter but, if we’re not careful, we can find ourselves dwelling on thoughts that lead us down that destructive path. Have you been tempted to “go there”? Are you there right now – bitter at your spouse, your kids, friends . . . Life . . . bitter against God?…
What to do when Temptation Strikes. Why You NEVER Have to Give in Again!

Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean you face temptation the way God intended. And, how is that? He intended you to win against Temptation, EVERY SINGLE TIME! . . . Seriously? Yes! So, how has that been going? Are you walking in victory or did you give in, again? If you’ve lived a life…
FEAR or FAITH? How to Find Peace no Storm in Life can Touch

Yes, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, but Jesus has a way of doing and saying things you least expect, especially when you’re facing a faith-challenging storm. Remember when he was with the disciples crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat? Jesus goes to sleep and a storm comes up . . . but not…
Corona Virus – Shelter In Place … How to Keep Troubled, Uncertain Times from Damaging Your Marriage

The Corona virus – it’s all the world is talking about, these days. How are you and your family coping? A few weeks ago, everything was flying high and then, as if from nowhere, the bottom fell out of the economy sending everything into a tailspin. And now, just when the country was ready to…
When Should You Have Kids? How Many Should You Have?

It’s easy for Christians to ignore what Jesus said about “little” children. Check and you’ll see he was talking about infants – babies. He was saying, “Let the babies come unto me.” Only one problem . . . babies can’t walk. Babies don’t make decisions to come and go. Babies need to be carried. “Don’t…
Selfless Love – 1 Corinthians 13 . . . A Pipe Dream or What God Wants for Your Marriage?

If only we were as loving as we give ourselves credit. If we’re not careful, many of us are in danger of breaking our arms trying to pat ourselves on the back! “Of course I’m loving to my wife/husband, kids, and others! “ And then, along comes 1 Corinthian’s 13, cutting through our pretensions like…
The Proverbs 31 Woman is Hard to Find . . . but not as hard as The Proverbs 31 Man!

She’s strong, enterprising, capable, an excellent manager, savvy-in-business, and is a deeply loving wife, looking after the needs of her family. Everything she does makes people honor her husband. She is The Proverbs 31 Woman. Are you married to one of those? If not, don’t tell yourself something’s wrong with your wife. Search for the…
A Little Impatience in Marriage Won’t Hurt Anything, Will It?

Do you ever struggle with being impatient – with your kids, your husband, or others? It’s pretty common among many of us, isn’t it? And, the truth is, we’re fairly comfortable with our impatience. It’s not our best quality but, it’s not like we’re not willing to admit it. “I am not a patient person,”…
Valentine’s Day – Love, Romance Her 1 Day a Year . . . What About the Other 364?

Many Christians have marriages that give off the same vibe as a soviet-era housing project – functional but unfeeling and a little (a lot!) drab. Nobody wants to live there but, what can you do? And, is it okay that the guy preaching on Sunday morning has a marriage that nobody wants? No wonder romance…
How to Love Your Kids Best . . . Do The HARD WORK of Training!

Having children can be very rewarding but, as every parent knows, parenthood is tough. And, being a good parent is even harder because after the wonder of birth and cooing at the newborn, what you have is an infinitely valuable and important endeavor that requires nothing less than dying to yourself. And we hate that,…