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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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
My friend and mentor, Annadale White, just turned 95. Don't you love that? In her own words, "For some reason, God wanted me to live a long life." She didn't want to be interviewed but I didn't want you to miss out on knowing some of her exuberance in Jesus and her godly wisdom.
Annadale, a PhD in Education, former college professor, Bible teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother is first and foremost, a woman of the Word. She trusts God instinctively, yet she took a while to succumb to the wooing of her Savior. Why? She knew God would want all of her and she didn't want to give in too readily. A smart woman, even from a very young age.
Everyone needs an Annadale in their lives. I called her the other day to see how she was faring in COVID-19. She asked, "How are you, Sue?" I replied, "I'm mad at Mark, if you want to to know!" She said, "Oh, I'll pray for Mark!" Ha. She was supposed to say, "Oh, I'll pray for you!" Whichever, the prayers worked, I'm happy to report. I called to encourage her. As usual, it went the other direction.
A legacy of joy for now and to come. Isn't she beautiful?
Some Annadale truisms:
"God doesn't want us to plan ahead, but He wants us to wait on Him every day."
"I want to have my first cup of coffee of the day with my Father."
"It's interesting how fast we can get our minds away from God so fast!"
"You're never going to get it if you don't read the whole Bible from beginning to end!"
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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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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
I love my friend, Molly ZagRodny. She's real, loves Jesus, and me! She's the first to say there are no easy answers to our struggles of life on this side of heaven. Yet she trusts God, continues to learn, and serves others humbly.
Molly's Legacy:
For others to know the extent of God's love for them
To offer hope and continue in faith in light of hard questions, suffering and embracing the truth of Scripture
To help others know that we don't earn His favor--we already count in His eyes.
"Your life already counts! I want to live from that freedom that our being loved by God brings. If God already loves me, then I can do scary things because my relationship with God is not at risk." - Molly ZagRodny
Originally from Seattle, WA, Molly ZagRodny has served with Cru (the US ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ) for almost 30 years. She's been married to David for 22 years, and has two basically adult children who make her smile and pray every day. When the nest gets really empty, Molly hopes to be on the road with her husband, inspiring Christian faculty to embrace their roles as the hands and feet of Jesus in America's universities. She also hopes she'll be brave enough to cancel Netflix and read more books.
www.thezagrodnys.com
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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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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
I need to beware of anything that begins with: "I pride myself in..." I'm sure to fail. I hope to fail. That way I'll remember God is the author of anything worth boasting in. Our gifts and talents are from Him to serve (or in my case, sometimes entertain) others.
Listen today for 3 steps on how to keep pride at bay, totally out of your mind and heart so that God "frees you up" to glory in Him and serve others with abandon.
As Glyn Evans wrote:
"The only way my gifts can live, thrive, and prosper is by using them for others. Kept for myself, they and I will die. The deadness that we find so stifling in the world is not the deadness of inactivity, but the deadness of accumulation."
Jesus explained the pride and dying conundrum in John 12: "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives." John 12:24
There you go: die to self and fruit appears.
I've been working my mind and heart through Paul's clarion call of passion in Philippians 3:7-10 - want to join me?
Further passages for meditation:
"Therefore, as the Scriptures say, 'If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.'” I Corinthians 1:31
"This is what the LORD says: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice, and righteousness on the earth--for I delight in these things,' declares the LORD." Jeremiah 9:23,24
"Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow." James 1:17
"I want to know Christ--yes! To know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death." Philippians 3:10
Daily With the King by Glyn Evans (still in print - worth your purchase!)
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French Honey Bread
(for Bread Machine but I bet it would work by hand or in your mixer)
1 1/8 c. water1 T. oil1 T. honey1 t. sugar1 t. salt3 c. flour2 1/2 t. yeast
Put all ingredients in this order into your bread machineHit Dough cycleMy machine takes 2 hours in dough cycle but it depends on the machineWhen it beeps, put Pam or flour on your hands and scoop out the doughPlace, divided on your sprayed pan to make two loaves - any shapeCover lightly with a clean tea towelSet in oven for 30 minutes while they riseRemove towelPreheat oven to 350 and bake til brown and crusty - about 25 to 30 min. Voila! You're a star!
Printable version here.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
I first found Aly when I read the lessons she learned when her husband made a dining table from pallets (donated from Whole Foods) and an old door in the garage. I loved everything about those lessons - especially this one:
"(The fact that their table is a door) is not lost on us as we open our doors and our lives to those who come and leave with full bellies and fuller hearts."
Hear how Aly is learning to turn struggles into assignments, and her assignments all have to do with loving people and her Creator. She's an avid outdoors-woman, loves Compassion International, healthy cooking, and Revelation Wellness. Connect with Aly below:
Instagram: @heyalychase
Facebook: Aly Chase
Revelation Wellness and RevWild:
revelationwellness.org
Also, find them on Facebook at Revelation Wellness-Healthy and Whole. There is a large community there.
Mold sickness education and support:
Email Aly: alydchase@gmail.com
Or call our office at RCS: (615) 504-0156
Recipe for the soup she makes and freezes for quick extras:
https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/chipotle-chicken-chili/
Aly includes her mom's Apple Crisp recipe on the blog here.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
I know it takes a lifetime to become like Jesus, but one thing--perhaps the main thing--that helps is remembering who I am. I'm a new creation, and new creations act and speak a certain way. My identity in Christ - chosen and forgiven - informs how I live. I speak differently. I act differently. All because of my identity. This list helps me.
My pastor reminded me of our identity when speaking from Ephesians 5--
I am a beloved child -"Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children." verse 1
I am a saint (I'll remind my kids!)- "..as is proper among saints." verse 3
I am light - "..but now you are light in the Lord." verse 8
Recalling who I am, makes a difference in how I behave.
God made me a foodie, too, and I love any recipe from my friend and blogger, Stephanie from ReadCookDevour. I made this yesterday and plan to make much more, box it up in Tupperware and pass it around like cigars! (Healthier than cigars) YUM!
THE BEST GRANOLA
Recipe ingredients/wording barely adapted from Buttered Side Up
INGREDIENTS
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup of coconut flakes (you could use shredded coconut, but the flaked coconut gets all toasty and pretty)
1/2 cup of your favorite nut, coarsely chopped (I used sliced almonds)
A couples dashes of salt
1/2 stick of unsalted butter or half coconut oil
1/8 cup honey
1/8 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or don't if you are out of parchment paper, like me, and you'll probably be just fine)
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, nuts, and salt.
In a small pan set over low-medium heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the honey, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well, making sure all of the dry ingredients are evenly coated.Spread onto the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir the granola every 10 minutes and rotate the pan halfway through baking.
Remove granola from oven and allow to cool in the pan. Once the granola is completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.
Read more about why beauty matters from my friend, Stephanie at ReadCookDevour.com
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Loneliness is a silent disease that kills the spirit without anyone knowing. As believers, we aren’t alone because Jesus said He will never leave us. But not everyone believes that. We need to be the hands and feet of His presence. To show God’s welcoming heart, to assure others they are seen, loved, and not forgotten is our mission as followers of Christ.
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Micah's story from abandonment into healing encourages us to look to Jesus and His Word to fill our souls and hearts. No matter what wounds and disappointments we experience, we can find our hope by hiding under the shadow of His wings.
Her legacy includes living with an eternal perspective which is easy to say but takes working out on a consistent basis. Micah mentions these three contrasts that are "red flags" and remind her to go to God for her daily bread:
Worrying vs Praying
Barking at the kids vs Training the kids
Griping at my husband vs Serving my husband.
I think we can all relate with these three contrasts, Micah. Thanks again for sharing your story.
Micah Maddox is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World. She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic world. As a pastor’s wife, mother of three, and foster mom, she contributes her time to her family and local church serving as a women’s ministry leader.
You can contact Micah at micah@micahmaddox.com
Speaking topics include:
Living Anchored in Jesus
Anchored in the Word
Anchored in Hope
Hope in Hard Times
Finding Purpose in Every Season
http://www.micahmaddox.com/speaking/
Website: http://micahmaddox.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micahmaddoxencouragement/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmicah/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Anchored-Experience-Power-Full-Problem-Filled-World/dp/1501848674/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anchored+in&qid=1574257858&sr=8-2
Micah's Go-To Recipe:
Quick & Easy Potato Soup
3 lbs. potatoes peeled & chopped into small chunks
1 small onion diced
8 oz. sour cream
1 stick butter
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper
8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1. Place potatoes & onion in a large pot
2. Fill the pot with water just enough to cover potatoes & onions (salt and pepper generously)
3. Cook on med-high until potatoes are soft
4. Add butter, milk, and sour cream
5. Turn down the heat and cook until all is combined and creamy
6. Salt & pepper to taste.
7. Top individual servings with cheese
8. Serve with saltine crackers or garlic bread
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
We can always think of a reason NOT to do something we don't want to do. I'm an expert at thinking up creative reasons to say "no" to God's big idea. "I'm too tired. I'm too old. I don't think I'm hearing correctly..."
God gives grace, yes. But He also loves our obedience and He will give us the strength to do what He's asked us to do.
Be hospitable isn't a suggestion, it's a command. So why don't we do it?
Today I list (just) 8 reasons why we don't. Can you add a 9th? Share in comments.
I mean, why bother?
I get it.
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Make scones. Or buy. It's your party.
Lori's Orange Scones (Printable version here.)
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Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Jesus called us to live life beyond ourselves in Matthew 6: 19,20- "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth . . . But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." And He gives us two good reasons:
Heavenly treasures last--no rats or thieves! And they focus our hearts: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (verse 21)
I want my heart focused on what God treasures. Whenever I spend time with my friend, Lorraine, I get a boost in that direction and I'm grateful.
Lorraine Maksoudian is the mentor of many and you'll see why when you listen to today's podcast. Her legacy includes:
Teaching the attributes of God to 1st Graders for 18 years (starting with our Mary Grace, 24)
Reality is much deeper than it appears
No experience of a believer is ever wasted
Memorize God's Word and review systematically
Celebrate how God has made us unique
Hand off your To-Do list every day to the Lord and let Him direct how your day is actually supposed to go
Lorraine always serves me tea and homemade biscotti. Here's her recipe for Double Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Biscotti.
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We all grow older, but do we all grow up? God’s interested in our maturity. For a good list on what He thinks about that
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Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
So God graciously invites us to come to Him. We need to come. So why don’t we?
Why do we ignore the signs for rest stops? What excuses do we make when Jesus has so gently invited us to rest?
I can think of at least two.
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Prayer to Pray (Before Getting Out of Bed in the Morning)
“So far today, God, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy, nasty or selfish. I’m really glad about that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot of help. Amen.”
I wrote "Habits Worth Having: Take Five" on Women Wielding the Word last week. What do you think? Is your relationship with the King of the Universe worth five minutes a day?
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Angela, from Everyday Welcome, is a professional photographer, food blogger, and since recording this podcast, she's become a WHOLE30 Certified Coach. Today Angela shares her legacy of grace, pouring into others, and finding He and His Word are all that's needed.
My redheaded younger "sister" (:
Follow Angela Sackett on her website or these media links:
https://www.everydaywelcome.com
Facebook.com/everydaywelcome
Instagram: @everydaywelcome
Angela Sackett is a wife, momma, home educator, speaker, author and photographer (and her house is perpetually in need of a good dusting!). She blogs at Everyday Welcome, where she encourages women to open their hearts and homes to God and others, living as salt and light right where they are. She shares recipes, devotional thoughts, and inspiration for home and family.
Angela combines her love for Jesus and the Whole30 eating healthy system in her unique course: REFINED JOURNEY
Join Angela for 6 weeks of menus, printable recipes, Scripture readings, and wholesome eating here.
Special pricing for the month of May OR subscribe to Everyday Welcome to receive one FREE week: CLICK HERE.
"This is NOT a diet - it's a chance for you to explore how God wants to nourish you and those at your table, so you can live free in who you are in Him. When you sign up, you'll get information on the full Refined Journey, and you'll be added to the Everyday Welcome email community for weekly-ish emails and updates.)" - Angela
Additional resources from Everyday Welcome:
Cozy Holidays
https://everydaywelcome.com/shop/everyday-welcome-cozy-holidays/
Winter: A Journey of Stillness
https://everydaywelcome.com/shop/winter-a-journey-of-stillness/
Thank you, Angela, for these mouth-watering recipes--I promise to try!
Paleo “Cheese”burger Soup
https://everydaywelcome.com/paleo-cheeseburger-soup/
Spring Chicken & Vegetable Soup
https://everydaywelcome.com/spring-chicken-and-vegetable-soup/
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