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Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Does Jesus’ command to forgive “seventy times seven” seem impossible? In Carmen’s unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts.  Verses used: Matthew 18.21-22 James 1.5 Ephesians 4.32 Links: Kristine and Carmen’s Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can’t Forget? – https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/ Carmen’s blog posts: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not The Same – https://carmenhorne.com/2019/02/does-forgiving-you-mean-i-must-trust-you/ Why Does Forgiveness Feel So Risky? – https://carmenhorne.com/2014/10/why-does-forgiveness-feel-so-risky/

Stop Saying the Wrong Things, Part 2 | EP44

Stop Saying the Wrong Things, Part 2 | EP 44

Have you ever said the wrong thing and instantly wished you could take it back? What would happen if we learned how to put a guard over our mouths like God’s Word says to do? In part 2 of their episode, “Stop Saying the Wrong Things,” Carmen and Kristine offer 3 tips to help us with what we say. With these 3 tips, we can grow in wisdom through the Proverbs and demonstrate the fruit…

Is There Anything Simple About Obedience? | EP21

Is There Anything Simple About Obedience? | EP21

Has God ever asked you to do something in a specific way, but you decided your way seemed so much better? If you have, don’t miss this episode. Carmen shares a time when simple obedience was harder than she imagined and what her disobedience taught her. Bible verses from this episode: Ananias and Sapphira’s story: Acts 5:1-11Widow’s pennies story: Luke 21:1-4Samuel and King Saul: 1 Samuel 15:22John 14:23John 6:1-13 When Our Buts Cover Our Potential…

How to Flourish Where It Matters | EP 20 graphic

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…