Growth

Living Graceful When Growth is Hard

Living Graceful When Growth is Hard

I’ve had growth and change on my mind this week. This quote from Rick Warren is one I can say I’ve experienced. “There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss, and no loss without pain.” The question that seems to glare at us is, why is pain a part of growth? I don’t know about you, but I tend to make changes when my circumstances become painful. Don’t you wish we…

How to Live in Grace While Doing the Uncomfortable Work of Growth | EP26

How to Live in Grace While Doing the Uncomfortable Work of Growth | EP26

Have you been thinking about goals, resolutions, or ways to better your life in the new year? Instead of looking at the work we want to do to improve our lives, what if we look at the work God wants to do in us? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share two things we can do to begin the year living in grace while allowing the uncomfortable work of growth. May we continue to desire…

Did I Forgive Even Though I Can’t Forget? | EP22

Did I Forgive Even Though I Can’t Forget? | EP22

Forgiveness is hard. But even after you’ve forgiven someone, painful memories can resurface and cause you to wonder if you really did forgive that person. Is it possible to forgive and forget? In today’s episode, Kristine and Carmen help us understand what God’s Word says about forgetting. It’s what we do with our memories that matters. Verses:  Colossians 3:13 Isaiah 43:25 Hebrews 10:16 Psalm 103:12 Psalm 25:6-7,11 Resources: Carmen’s blog post: Forgiveness and Trust Are…

How to Flourish Where it Matters | EP20

How to Flourish Where it Matters | EP20

In Episode 20, Carmen gives us two secrets to live happy, and the benefits of taking the writer of Psalm One’s advice. Verses:Psalm 1:1-6 The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 Our prayer: Dear Lord, Why does happiness seem to elude us at times? Life is hard, and we forget that true happiness is in our relationship with You. We want a lot of sunshine and flowers, but those rainy days come, and our hearts get water-logged and…