WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy Life
WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy Life with Sue Donaldson from WelcomeHeart.com. Hear how to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it by inviting others into God’s welcoming heart.
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Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
God has blessed me through short-term and ongoing mentoring relationships. I’m grateful for my many mentors through the years. For Jeanne, who said, “Your spiritual growth is not dependent upon a man.” For Joan, who said, “Do what’s right and God will strengthen you.” For Annadale who said, “Hearts break but they also heal.” For Lorraine who said, “Choose where to camp: in the land of worry or the land of trust?”
And Laurie, who still says: “Trust God and do the next thing.”
And I love to get texts from Hope and Jenny and Jaime and Katie: “When do you want to meet? Let’s get coffee.” And we do.
We are better together. God made us that way: to receive and to pour. Mentoring is a legacy that must not be ignored, for the sake of your soul and your sister’s soul--that sister sitting right behind you in church. Ask God to bring you alongside another, to invite to your table, to receive and to pour. Begin a legacy of mentoring. It will bring blessings and gifts for a lifetime.
Listen today to learn:
Why it's a good idea to be in a mentoring relationship?
What is our two-fold "posture" toward beginning one?
Five questions to ask in your first mentoring meet-up.
If you want to mentor but you're not sure how to begin, here's what you need:
Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside
And if you only want the worksheets included in the book, here you go:
The Mentoring Printable Pack
We all know someone older and younger in this journey with our Savior. We are better together.
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Pray about who to invite to the study and to your table. You'll know God better. You'll love each other more. And, you can try a new recipe every week. ENJOY!
PS With an order of three or more books, you can receive the Digital Leader's Guide FREE. Send me your Amazon order number and I'll email it to you!
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Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Melissa Moore speaks from her own experience, not just to tell her story, but to offer hope and strength to those who have suffered loss or mental illness. She's passionate and real and biblical. A great combination.
In her own words:
I want people to understand what it truly means to be loved by God. I have struggled with depression off and on my whole life but my faith, and the right medication, have helped me tremendously to walk in health.
We have to know why we are doing what we’re doing, making the story of Jesus central to our lives and hopes and dreams. Jesus will last forever and is the only thing that will bring true freedom and hope to so many that need it right now. We have to be willing to share our story, even the uncomfortable parts, because Jesus met people (including us) in the middle of their hurt, imperfection, and sin.
Romans 5:3-5 is her calling card as Melissa shares with others that God loves them and will bring hope for our lives no matter what we're going through. And she's only 30! Enjoy Melissa and learn from her wisdom.
Melissa Moore is a Christian writer, women's speaker, and the host of the Faith Hope Love Show.
She and her husband, Chris, live in Visalia, CA with their two miracle boys: DJ and Oliver.
She has a BA in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and a Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Care to Women from Western Seminary.
God walked her through 3 miscarriages in 2013 and the passing of her mom in 2016, and has called her to share His hope for women in the midst of grief. She has seen, first-hand, how faith in Jesus gives us hope for our present and the future, freeing us up to receive God's love and share that love with others. You can watch Faith Hope Love every Wednesday 7pm PST on her website www.moorefaithhopelove.com, Instagram at @moore.faith.hope.love and Facebook at Faith Hope Love with Melissa Moore or listen anywhere podcasts are available!
Follow her:
Website:
https://www.moorefaithhopelove.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/moore.faith.hope.love/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/moorefaithhopelove/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLRSjkj2rV9Vi6u57xTIXQ
Melissa's go-to recipe:
Honey Sriracha Salmon/Chicken with asparagus—we don’t get guests much these days but this has always been my go-to. I skip the sriracha for the kids and they love it!
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
My Heavenly Father has great loves, at least two—you and me. He went to great strides to show the world what He treasures most: a personal relationship with each child. I want to do the same: to love what God loves, to treasure what the Creator treasures, and show it by how I live my life.
The older I grow in Christ, the more I want make our treasures the same, and live like God’s priorities are my priorities. I fail daily. But I’m learning that to succeed at all, I first need to fully embrace how much I am our great God’s treasure
HOW WE KNOW WE ARE GOD’S TREASURE AND WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?
Shortly before becoming engaged, I knew my husband was the one for me when he looked me in the eyes and said, “There’s nothing more you can be or do to make me love you more.” Granted, he was blinded by love. If we weren’t all a little blinded, no one would ever get married. But his proclamation reminded me of Christ’s love for us, except Jesus does know us. The Savior is not blinded to our weakness and folly, yet still treasures us.
We are loved because God is love by showing it through the gift of Jesus in I Peter 3:18 (ESV) ”For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God...”
If I ever question I am God’s treasure, I only must look at the cross and doubt no more.
Once I know I'm God's treasure, it makes all the difference in how I live. Listen today to hear my list. Would love to know what else comes to your mind when you say: "I'm God's child, and so I live this way..." List in comments below.
Here’s my truest self — yours, too, if you follow Jesus:
I am loved
I am forgiven
I am chosen
I am sent
I am called
I am transformed
I am His
I am found
I am unique
I am free (to wear any color!)
What difference does it make? All and everything.
I am loved unconditionally, so I must love others unconditionally
I am forgiven, so I must forgive as God’s forgiven me
I am chosen, so I live strong
I am sent, so I must go
I am called, so I must not stew about my purpose
I am transformed, so I must look like Jesus
I am His, so I must rest in my belongingness
I am found, so I must feel valued
I am unique, so I must not compare
I am free, so I must listen and obey to use my freedom for His kingdom
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Blake is on a mission to help 1 MILLION DADS write at least one well-written, meaningful, lasting LEGACY LETTER to their children. You will be inspired and moved by Blake's story of how his dad's letter changed his life forever.
As the founder of the Legacy Letter Challenge, Blake's mission is to empower father's to connect with their children, lead their families, and run their God-given race with endurance. Blake has a wonderful wife and three children under 5.
Blake's claim: "A father's voice is the most powerful voice on the planet."
A legacy letter answers these three questions:
1. How do you really feel about me?
2. What do you believe about me?
3. What are your hopes for me?
FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @theendurance_
Blake absolutely loves being a father. As he leads his family and his children, he draws from many mentors, but none more important than his late father Larry Brewer.
Blake just shared this with me. You will be so inspired to write your legacy letter to your kids:
Thought you might like this...
One of the dads in Georgia just completed the Legacy Letter Challenge and he's excited about what he gets to give his son. Just imagine if every kid in America had a letter like this from their dad?! This kid is about to go conquer the world because he knows he has a dad that loves him and believes in him! We've got to get past a million...that's just the starting point!
Cristian,I’m writing this letter because words are powerful, but more than spoken words, written words are forever. When I speak with you about life I do it with a great deal of intention. This letter is with even more intention, because I want you to know how much you mean to me.It seems like yesterday that you were laying on my chest for the very first time. You were only a few hours old and exhausted from coming into this world. Mom was exhausted too. She needed rest and so did you. I took you from her and within a few moments you fell asleep on my chest, I watched the Cowboys play the Dolphins. Our first football game. Mom was able to fall asleep and get some well needed rest too.I can remember like it was yesterday, when I dropped you off in Kindergarten and told you to get out to the car for the first time on your own. We had talked about it and I knew you could do it. You trusted me and walked out of the car with confidence. I drove around and parked so fast and ran in to the school to make sure you were ok. You saw me looking in your classroom and smiled at me. That is only one of thousands of times I have been proud of you.I have so many things I need to share with you, but before I get there I want say I’m sorry for any time I lost patience with you. For anytime I my actions did not align with my words. I want to say I’m sorry for not always being kind to your mother. I am sorry for not always living up to my own expectations of myself as your father. I desire to be perfect for you, but you and I both know that perfection doesn’t exist. But if I could, I would want to be that for you as you have made me a better man.If there is only one thing I want you to take care away from this letter, it is that I LOVE YOU. I know I tell you every single day of your life, but words can not express how deeply I love you. AS I type this out all I can do is picture your smile, your laughter, your excitement for life as you describe a video game or tell me a story. I love your heart for people and your attention to detail. I always loved how your teachers would tell mom and I how you always mentioned details of stories that other kids rarely picked up on. I love how you ask questions. I love how you learn from your mistakes. I love how you solve problems. I love how you love me. I love when you curl up to me in the morning on the couch. I love how you ask me to tuck you in and tell me about your day. I love that when I lay in your bed in the morning you reach over and hug me. I love how you get back up after you fall. I love how much you trust me. I love how you tell me things you struggle with and talk to me about anything.Cristian I am proud of the individual that you are. You think independently and critically think. You don’t just think selfishly, but you consider others in your thought process. I am proud of you because you stay true to yourself even though it may not be popular with others. Being willing to be true to yourself even though you may hurt/offend others, I believe is a key to a happy life. And you do that even at a young age. I am proud of you and admire you for that quality.I believe in you, I know you are capable of great things. I want you to believe in yourself even more than I do. I remember when you were playing baseball in the championship game. You were going up to bat for the last time of the year. We needed one run to with the game. You were warming up to go up to bat. You had been walked numerous times and hadn’t had a hit in several games. I said to you “you are going to go and get the game winning run. You are a hitter, go get this hit. Then you will steal second and third bases. Then you will get a the game winning run. I believe in you.” You went up and had your best hit ever. I believed in you, but after you did it, then you believed and now know you can do that. Daddy will always believe in you because you continue to give me reason to.You are going to be faced with many different challenges in life. But there are a few things you need to always remember, these have served me in my own life.• Respond, do not react. Take some time to think about how you want to respond to things that draw emotions in you.• Respect yourself first and then respecting others will come naturally.• Trust your instincts (your gut). God gave you this intuition for a reason and it is almost always correct.• Stay true to you and your beliefs, the world will try to change who you are. God made your perfectly in His image and you are ENOUGH.• Serve others and you will be filled with all of the riches of life. Relationships are the most important thing you can have in this journey we call life. Value people not things.• Value experiences – trips, museums, live concerts, Live sporting events ,over material things – Because memories last a lifetime – but things eventually get thrown away and replaced.As I stated at the beginning of this letter, my intention is for you to know how much you mean to me and how much I love you. There are so many lessons I could share, there are so many things I want to say, but none of them matter if you don’t know how much YOU matter to ME. I will always be here for you, even when I’m not around. When I speak with you about your day, in the car, during daddy talk time, whenever we talk, my hope is that when I’m not around, you say to yourself “What would make Dad proud” and you make the best decisions in life that you can.When you don’t get an answer or are unsure of what I would like. I want you to think “what would make God proud” and then make the best decisions in life that you can.In order to do both of those – you have to have a relationship (the most important thing you can have) with myself and God. Make sure you always talk to God and work on that relationship. It is even more important than your relationship with me.As long as you have a relationship with God, you are guaranteed eternity with me.I love you with every fiber flesh and down to the very deepest depths of my soul.Dad
Wow! Can you imagine how Christian responded to his Dad's letter?! What a legacy!
Hardly any man that I interview shares a recipe but Blake was excited to share one from his grandmother in her own handwriting! Love it and let me know if you try it!
Here's the recipe that my grandmother made. It's my favorite recipe and my mom and now my wife make it for me all the time! : )
Shrimp and Rice Casserole
1 1/2 cups of cooked rice
1 can mushroom soup
Green Onions (4 to 6 T)
3 T Chopped Bell Pepper
2 T melted butter
1 T Lemon Juice
1/2 t worsteshire sauce
1/2 t dry mustard
1/4 t peppers
10 oz frozen cooked shrimp
1 1/2 grated cheddar cheese
Mix all together, pour in casserole dish
Bake 35 min @ 375
Thanks, Blake. Will try it soon!
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
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Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
When I look back at my parenting experience, I wish I could start over and call it: “Let’s Try This Again.” But that’s not how it works. I asked our girls for input, “What did we teach you that you needed to know as an adult?” and added, “But please don’t hurt my feelings.” (I needed some emotional intelligence.) “And yes, I know we didn’t teach you to budget…” Sure enough, the runt wrote right back: “You mean you taught us to pour concrete but not to budget?” Yes. That’s what I meant. And that was your dad’s fault.
Today I share a list of "Ten Things I Might Have Taught Our Kids But Probably Didn't" but the more important than separating whites and darks are the ten things I HOPE I taught our kids and if not, they have my phone number.
Enjoy! It's never too late to build into the next generation with God's help and wisdom.
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Are you looking for a new and fresh Bible study to do this summer? I'm offering the first chapter of Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, A 12-Week Bible Study FREE
Sign up here and get a taste of God's hosting and how to pass along His welcoming heart. Twelve recipes included.
Pray about who to invite to the study and to your table. You'll know God better. You'll love each other more. And, you can try a new recipe every week. ENJOY!
PS With an order of three or more books, you can receive the Digital Leader's Guide FREE. Send me your Amazon order number and I'll email it to you!
View all products on welcomeheart.com/shop
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How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity.
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
When asked, "What makes a successful person?" Steve Burgason barely pauses before saying through his signature chuckle: "Return back to the simplicity of your faith. When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment, He could've picked any or all of the 600 commands but all He said was, 'Love God. Love your neighbor.'"
Steve Burgason is a successful person and he would say it's because of his inadequacy that he is successful. "I need wisdom every day, and when I ask God for wisdom, He continues to bring people my way who need His love, encouragement and wisdom as well."
Enjoy today's episode. Be wise. Be successful.
Steve and his latest grandson, Indie, hanging out.
Steve and his wife Anne have raised three adult children who are all married and live in the same wonderful town of Ames, Iowa. They do life together while doing business together, and as Steve says, "It's messy."
Steve played basketball for Iowa State, and befriended my Man-in-Plaid in HS so that he could get an introduction to Mark's sister, Anne. They've been married 42 years. A worthy introduction.
They own several convenience stores, car washes, and their signature business is coffee. Burgies Coffee is now Windmill Coffee and we love visiting in their home for many reasons, but one is the coffee! And also the great fellowship around the fire pit for early morning or late night discussions that center around God, His Word and family. A wise blessing, indeed.
The Donaldson clan in front of their childhood home. Anne Burgason in the white top.
We enjoyed many fireside chats at their home in Iowa this past Fall. We are blessed to be related to such a wise fellow.
Best recipe from Steve is his homemade pancakes.
Steve's Pancakes
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
2 T. shortening
1 C. flour
1 T. sugar
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
Doubled, makes 16 medium size pancakes. You want to double.
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
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How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity.
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Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
We all have the same 24 hours in a day. But for some of us and for some days, we get to the end of our 24 hours and wonder where the time went. I'm not a Time-Management Guru - I know people who are. I've taken their courses. They have great ideas (if I would only do them!)
I first wrote about this grand topic for the premier issue of The Joyful Life Magazine. I'll add the "Time-Scriptures" below. I'd love to hear if you picked one to help you manage your time better for the glory of God and the peace of your soul. Or, if you found another to help you think in terms of using your days, weeks and years for a legacy that counts.
Do you make lists and check the boxes on a regular basis?
I’ve learned from each of these amazing women—they ARE time-management gurus, and gracious besides:
Work by Design Course by Claire Ortiz-Diaz
Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup
Run Like a Girl coaching services by Kathy Vick
"Time-Scriptures"— A word or two from the All-Wise God on how best to use our time. Pick one and learn it by heart and allow it to help you know how to spend your days.
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
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How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity.
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Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Jennifer Dukes Lee, popular author, speaker, and blogger has learned much from the land. An Iowa farmer's wife, she's embraced deep lessons from God and about her walk with her "CEO" by observing the cycle of seasons, seeds planted, unruly weather, and all-in-all relying on God to bring the harvest. "There's always a harvest," she speaks from experience and confidence. You will love her practical ideas on how to leave "a trail of love of Jesus" as well as how she came to write her latest book—
Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl
Coming out this week. Can't wait!
Lovely Jennifer is offering one free copy of this spanking new book. Comment on blog or instagram to be entered!
About "Growing Slow":
We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow.
Jennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the never ending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting.
Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you:
Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus
Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day
Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life
And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps
Comment on blog or insta to be entered. Extra entries when you tag a friend or six!
Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control. She loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now he’s her CEO. Find Jennifer at www.JenniferDukesLee.com and on Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee.
Available this week on Amazon!
GROWING SLOW
GROWING SLOW BIBLE STUDY
Jennifer's earlier books:
IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL
IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL BIBLE STUDY
THE HAPPINESS DARE
LOVE IDOL
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We were talking about the term "Hot Dish" this week on the Welcome Heart, Welcome Home Facebook group (you're invited, btw.) Jennifer's Iowan recipe qualifies as a Hot Dish!
Jennifer's KETO TURKEY/CHICKEN CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS
About 4 cups of leftover cooked turkey or chicken
Veggies, such as mushrooms, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower. I've even taken a Normandy blend from the freezer and used that.
6 cloves garlic
4 T butter
1 cup of cheddar, or any other type of cheese you like
KETO WHITE SAUCE
2 T butter
1 block cream cheese
1 1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
nutmeg
Dice/slice the veggies to your like. Shred the turkey/chicken.
In a large pot, melt the 4 T butter. Add the garlic and veggies. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until veggies are cooked to your liking.
Add the shredded meat and mix it all together. Set aside.
Preheat over to 350.
In a separate pot, melt the 2 T of butter. Add the cream cheese, cut into small cubes. Mix with whisk. Add heavy cream. Whisk.
Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, parmesan. Heat until it starts to bubble.
Pour sauce over meat and veggies in the other pot.
Transfer to casserole dish.
Sprinkle cheddar over all.
Bake for 15 min or until cheese becomes golden.
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Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study
When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another.
For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study.
Check out the first chapter then BUY HERE.
One for you and one for a friend. Learn to do hospitality with a friend. 12 recipes included.
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Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Did you write your Manifesto after hearing my ziplining story? See Ep 79, if not.
Companies and ministries alike know the significance of creating a great mission statement. I find them in the back of magazines, church bulletins, and online articles. People want others to know what they are about, and in the believer’s case, Who they are about.
We know right away with Paul that His mission is about Someone, not something. Philippians 3:8 reads: “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.”
Perhaps that’s the defining difference between religion and Christianity. God calls us to Himself through His Son, Jesus, and we need to clear out all things extraneous that keep us from relating well with Him.
Here's your assignment today (or maybe tomorrow, but be sure to do it!)
Loving God and others gives us something to do, and we all love a good To-Do List.
Our daily mission is to figure out how to fill in the blanks:
Lord, today I will love You by__________ and love others by __________.
We know what to fill in by keeping our ears open and hearts pliable.
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Here's a great way to love God and others: Invite someone over!
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Are you looking for a new and fresh Bible study to do this summer? I'm offering the first chapter of Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, A 12-Week Bible Study FREE
Sign up here and get a taste of God's hosting and how to pass along His welcoming heart. Twelve recipes included.
Pray about who to invite to the study and to your table. You'll know God better. You'll love each other more. And, you can try a new recipe every week. ENJOY!
PS With an order of three or more books, you can receive the Digital Leader's Guide FREE. Send me your Amazon order number and I'll email it to you!
View all products on welcomeheart.com/shop
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Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Marva Smith is a writer, speaker, coach and all-around encourager and hails from the British Virgin Islands. She began writing at her website Sun, Sparkle, Shine to help her through the grief of the loss of her father.
More losses were to come, and she learned through each one that she found her true strength—not in herself, but in who God made her. She comes from a long line of Carribean strong women, and you will be strengthened as you hear her legacy of faith and dependence.
Marva is a Caribbean-based management consultant, leadership trainer, work and life strategist, and author. Yet, her favorite titles are daughter of God, wife to her husband of 17 years, and mom to two teens. As a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach she is passionate about equipping, inspiring and empowering women to thrive beyond the nine to five, and does this through her courses, coaching and online community Free to Thrive.
Her ideal day starts while it’s still dark with her Bible in one hand and coffee in the other.
Connect with Marva on her website MarvaSmith.com and on social media using the handle @marvatsmith on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Subscribe to her YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarvaTSmith) where she hosts How She Does It – an interview series showcasing real women sharing real hope about work, life and faith.
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Life is too short to miss out on what matters.
I get it. You’ve been giving your all to your work and career. But one day you turned around and something was missing.
It’s not that you don’t love what you do. It’s just that you know there’s more to life than work — if only you could find a way to balance it all. There never seems to be enough time to fit in the things you love.
You’re tired of striving and meeting everyone else’s expectations, only to leave the leftovers for the important people in your life. Or worse, you never have time to take care of you.
You’re wondering what it would look like to thrive — not just in work but in life too. Well, guess what? It’s totally possible because here’s what I know…
You were made for more.
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So fun to get a taste of the Carribean with Marva's recipe for Jonny Cake:
Fried Raised Johnny Cakes
1 package dry yeast
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons softened margarine or shortening
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 teaspoons salt
Oil for frying
In large bowl, combine dry yeast, 2 cups flour, sugar and salt. Add softened shortening. Pour in very warm water and beat for a few minutes. Add balance of flour to form dough that does not stick t the sides of bowl.
Turn on lightly floured board and knead for about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape johnny cakes by forming balls and pressing into 3” rounds about ½ think.
Let rest for about 2 minutes. Fry in shallow oil. Brown one side then turn to brown the other side. Remove from fat and drain.
Serves 12.
12! Sounds like companys's coming! Let me know if you try it.
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