Perspective Shifts: The One Thing Desired

Do you long to be a faithful friend, one who loves well and protects and guards the hearts of your friends? In this episode we look at the important role our words play in our friendships and how through guarding our mouths, we can guard our friends' hearts. We consider three specific areas to guard against: complaining, gossiping, and slandering. This episode will challenge us to deal with our own hearts and encourage us to see the influence of our words.

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How would you describe a strong woman?  Is it found in her personality, physical ability, or determinedness?  In this episode, we travel to the days of the ancient Greek army and learn the secret of true strength and how we, like the Proverbs 31 woman, can be clothed with strength and dignity.  The secret may surprise you!

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Do you ever feel as though you're just too ordinary; that there's nothing particularly exceptional about your days, your talents, or your life?

If so, I can't wait for you to meet Tabitha, otherwise known as Dorcas, and to hear what the Bible says about her life.  She was an ordinary woman who served an extraordinary God.  If that sounds like you, be encouraged: Tabitha leaves a great lesson - and example - for us today.

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Do you long to know why the mundane matters and to be convinced there's purpose in the ordinary?  I do, and my guess is you do, too.  In this episode we discuss the importance of asking - and answering - two key questions to help us find this assurance and live intentionally every day. 

As we continue our Proverbs 31 series, this episode considers the STYLE of our mothering as we glean Biblical principles applicable for mothers in all seasons.  

If you've ever wondered what's your "style" or wished you could mother more (or less) in one particular style or another, this will encourage you to know His "STYLE" and allow Him to fashion you accordingly.

Do you want to faithfully build your home (your family) like the wise woman of Proverbs 14:1 but feel overwhelmed by all the things you "ought" to do?  Do you wonder what such a woman might look like and if it's even possible for you to attain to such a status?  

In this episode we "travel" to the lumberyard, vineyard, olive grove, and more to learn of some key building blocks, and their applications, in order to answer these questions and find the encouragement we need regardless of our season of mothering.

Join me as we continue our Proverbs 31 series, "Finding a Woman of Worth: A Portrait of a Woman."

In the third part of the three-part series, "Numbering Our Days: Making Every Day Count in December", we continue to glean insight from the responses of Mary in the Christmas account as we look at the importance of being a hostess this Christmas season (and no, it doesn't involve cooking and cleaning!).

In the second part of the three-part series, "Numbering Our Days: Making Every Day Count in December", we consider the importance of receiving and responding to the greatest gift ever given - Christ Himself - and how our response to His gift will ultimately affect our responses to the interruptions, changes, and unknown details we are bound to encounter this Christmas season.

In part one of this three-part series, we briefly consider what it means to make every day count as we number, or prioritize, our days during what is typically the busiest month of the year, and we consider three important questions to set the tone for a purposeful Christmas season. 

In this episode we talk with Jessica Peck, otherwise known as "Dr. Nurse Mama" and author of Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues.  Jessica holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and is a Baylor University professor.  She is married and the mother of four teens.  She is passionate about encouraging parents that a healthy relationship with their teen is possible and shares a glimpse of the tools and conversation starters found in her book.

You can connect with Jessica at drnursemama.com and on Instagram (dr.nurse.mama) or Facebook (dr.nursemama).  You can hear more from Jessica by listening to her podcast, the Dr. Nurse Mama podcast.

The Proverbs 31 woman was a woman who blessed her family and honored her God.  From a quick reading of the chapter, we can see that despite leading a busy and full life, she was above all a devoted wife.  In this 3rd episode of the Proverbs 31 series, "Finding a Woman of Worth: A Portrait of a Woman," we consider eight subtle, practical shifts that can help us prioritize our marriages in the midst of our own busy and full lives.

In the second episode of the Proverbs 31 series, "Finding a Woman of Worth: A Portrait of a Woman," we consider verse 10 which describes this woman's worth as far above rubies.  Does this mean that her worth is derived from being such an incredible wife, mother, or business woman, and if so, what does it mean for us?  This episode serves as a reminder of where our worth, value, and identity is truly found as we consider two key "perspective shifts."  

In this first part of our series, "Finding a Woman of Worth: A Portrait of a Woman", based upon Proverbs 31, we aim to answer the questions: what does it mean to be a woman of virtue, can even I become this kind of woman, and why would I want to.  

Whether you have no interest in becoming a virtuous woman - or you think you can't possibly measure up to such a woman, this episode will challenge your thoughts as to what it means, what it looks like, and why it's a privilege to be such a woman.

In this episode we are joined by author, blogger, and YouVersion contributor, Cara Ray, as she discusses the concept of holy leisure.  Cara shares with us what holy leisure is and what it can mean for our lives.

To connect with Cara and to access her book and YouVersion plans, please visit:

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In the final episode of "The One Thing" series, we conclude the discussion of four specific occurrences of the phrase "one thing" as used in the Bible.  In each instance, we learn something about a priority or emphasis given in someone's life.  In this episode we take a look at our third and fourth "one thing," taken from John 9 and Philippians 3.  Through these lessons, we receive encouragement on how to view our past and what that means for our present.  

How can a child's question about a plastic cup lead to words of encouragement for the weary?

Listen to this special episode of Perspective Shifts for the reading of five Scripture passages as we are reminded to trade the burden of our cares for the truth of His care.

This is for any who are weary or heavy hearted.  Let the brief reading of God's Word offer you hope as together we lift our eyes unto Him, choosing to magnify Him rather than the burden or heartache.

In this series, we discuss four specific occurrences of the phrase "one thing" as used in the Bible.  In each instance, we learn something about a priority or emphasis given in someone's life.  In this episode we take a look at our second "one thing," which is "one requirement," as stated by Jesus to Martha in Luke 10.  Through the words of Jesus, we glean not only encouragement for when days are full and responsibilities are many, but we learn what Jesus deems as most important; the "one thing" that is before all others.   

In this series, we discuss four specific occurrences of the phrase "one thing" as used in the Bible.  In each instance, we learn something about a priority or emphasis given in someone's life.  In this episode we take a look at "one request," which was made by David in Psalm 27:4, as we consider the implications this request could have had on the "heroes of the faith" long ago, as well as what it means for us in our lives today. 

In the final part of this Christmas series, we consider the signficance of the greatest invitation ever extended to humankind: to come and behold the Son of God. We also redefine the idea of what it means to host this special holiday, as we seek to live in such a way that extends His invitation to others. 

In this brief, second part (of a three-part series) on making every day count in December, we look at how we can number our days and make every day count, as we look at the response of Mary, mother of Jesus.

In this brief, first part (of a three-part series) on making every day count in December, we look at what it means to number our days and consider three important questions to ask ourselves.