On this episode of GraceStory Podcast, Sue Bowles is back on the show to share with us on what it means to fight for hope. She talks about how fighting for hope during times of heaviness, hopelessness, and anxiety can look as simple as pausing to breathe, reaching out to a friend, or engaging in a hobby. It’s not toxic positivity or ignorance; it’s mindfully choosing to believe in the next moment before you. This was such a great conversation; we hope you’ll listen! As a Master Certified Life Coach and Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach, Sue empowers those who...
Posted by Sue Bowles on 11/29/2024
Welcome to "Grace & Grit," a podcast where we explore the intersection of faith and perseverance. Join us as we dive into stories of triumph over adversity, grounded in the grace of God. Each episode, we unpack biblical principles and practical insights to encourage you on your journey of overcoming challenges. Whether you're navigating setbacks, doubt, or difficult circumstances, our aim is to inspire and equip you with the spiritual resilience needed to thrive. Together, let's discover how God's grace empowers us to embrace life's trials with unwavering grit. ...
Posted by Shana Strange on 08/13/2024
Based upon the book, Giddy Up Estelle !!We've Gotta Lot of Living To Do! by Ruth Wheat, this retreat is a special treat for women over 50. The focus of the retreat is to encourage women to live their best lives with purpose, gratitude and joy regardless of age and circumstances. Included in this kit are ideas for tote bags, crafts, icebreakers, music, small grouop activities, speaker notes and scriptures for 3 Sessions - Worth More Than Diamonds, Look on the Bright Side, and Women in Legacy; and more! Whether you use just some of the materials or all, your retreat will be long...
Posted by Ruth Wheat on 07/12/2024
Getty Up Estelle! We’ve Gotta Lot of Living to Do! provides a road map for the journey into living our best lives after sixty. As we age, many women tend to look at their past as the best years of their lives, while discounting the blessings and opportunities that lie in our futures. In her friendly style, Ruth Wheat shares stories of her life with humor and honesty to encourage women to live every day with purpose, gratitude, and joy regardless of age and circumstances. You’ll be introduced to women who are living full, active lives in their eighties with no indication of slowing...
Posted by Ruth Wheat on 07/12/2024
Sarah talks about God being our Midwife when we go through difficult circumstances. ...
Posted by Sarah Holley on 04/09/2024
When Carole Leathem’s husband, Bill, first began his battle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head. After all, when you’re the wife of a senior pastor, there are certain expectations that come with it. Imperfection and mental illness are not among them. Managing depression in marriage and setting relationship boundaries brought pain, uncertainty, and rejection, which were nearly unbearable. Whenever Carole surrendered to God, he showed up time and time again. As Carole searched...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
" The weary world rejoices! " God gave Christine Trimpe these words during a difficult season, inspiring her to go deeper with her study of joy. What she learned was life-changing: God's joy is more than abundant and carries us through our darkest trials and tribulations. Seek joy, and you will find it! Countdown to Christmas in the Gospel of Luke with this 25-day advent devotional to discover the joy of the Lord despite difficult circumstances. In this joy-seeking journey, you will: • Experience the transformative...
Posted by Christine Trimpe on 08/10/2023
Do you fight that internal voice of self-doubt? Peg will equip you with seven spiritual paths and practices to help you embrace your circumstances, find purpose and experience joy. 7 scripture-based paths and practices for embracing your design How to fight the voice of comparison and self-doubt Practical ways to remember God's words of encouragement Peg Arnold is a speaker, author, and counselor with a passion for encouraging others to find their value in Christ. Her empowering messages are fueled by her personal experiences and faith in God. contact her at www.pegarnold.org Get...
Posted by Peg Arnold on 01/25/2022
Overwhelmed by trying to build your reader audience? This how-to release for writers is an up-to-date collection of indispensable step-by-step tips by DiAnn Mills & Edie Melson. SOCIAL MEDIA for TODAY’S WRITER is Book 1 in The Writer's Bookshelf - Library essentials for crafting great books. SOCIAL MEDIA is an important part of every writer’s tool kit. But unless a writer knows how to use it, social media can be frustrating. Without the proper knowledge, writers can waste both time and effort. WHILE THERE’S NOT a one-size-fits-all answer to using social media to...
Posted by DiAnn Mills on 01/04/2022
Depending on God amid the noise, confusion, and troubles around you lands on a solid ground in Him and there is nothing in this world that can defeat you or take away your peace. To affirm God’s goodness amidst difficult times is as much an act of worship as it is a sign of integrity. Those who have trusted in Christ Jesus for salvation were never meant to live defeated, despairing, boxed-in, unhappy lives. In Romans 5:17, Paul writes that the “abundance of grace” we have received and receive every day, along with the gift of righteousness, enables us to “reign...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 05/25/2021
Many of us encounter times in which we feel forgotten, overlooked, or invisible. In Unforgettable, author Stephanie Henderson speaks to the core of a woman's heart where these feelings often dwell. She not only reveals her personal journey with the Lord but also explores applicable biblical teachings and inspirational anecdotes to help women understand themselves more deeply and discover that they too are unforgettable through the lens of God's vast love and grace. Through stories of remarkable and powerful women in the Bible - such as Hannah, Jochebed, Elizabeth, Mary, and Mary Magdalene...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Kristin is a contributing author to the new She Writes for Him: Stories of Resilient Faith. It’s not often we speak about abortion, shame, betrayal, depression, anxiety, and loss in our circles of faith. It can be uncomfortable as we try to reconcile why a good God allows suffering and pain. Life is messy, and yet we need not silence these stories. She Writes For Him: Stories of Resilient Faith is written by brave women who have boldly ventured out to tell their hard stories. These resilient women have found that God can be trusted in the midst of difficult and tragic circumstances. They...
Posted by Kristin Clouse on 05/07/2020
