No Higher Calling

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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Dec 12, 2024

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There is a scarlet cord woven throughout all Scripture. God had a plan for the redemption of mankind. His plan was Jesus Christ. For centuries, women wondered if they would be chosen to be the mother of the promised Redeemer. Out of the pages of history, God chose Mary to have that honored privilege.

Jesus Christ has come and paid the price for our sins. He fufilled all the longings of man's heart. That is why we celebrate Christmas! But He is coming again! Come thou long expected Jesus!

Scriptures Referenced:

Deuteronomy 18:15

Isaiah 7:14

Malachi 3:1

Micah 5:2

John 1:41; 4:25-26; 14:6

Acts 2:38

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast Series

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NHC Family~ Helping Your Children Process Miscarriage Dec 09, 2024

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Miscarriage is a devastaing loss to navigate. In 2021, Simeon and I lost a baby that we named Victory. That was a dark trial for us to walk through as a couple, but it was a loss that also affected our entire family. Though our children were young, we decided to tell them of their sibling that went to heaven.

I have been asked before for advice on helping your children process miscarriage. Every family grieves differently, and ultimately if you tell and how much you tell your child is up to the discretion of the parents. I will say from our experience, it has been good for our entire family to be able to speak of and remember our baby.

In this episode, Simeon and I share advice on how you can navigate this heartbreaking topic with your children, giving space to grieve while claiming the hope that is found in Christ.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 30:5

Ecclesiastes 3:2, 4

Resources Referenced:

NHC Family~ A Father's Heart on Miscarriage

A Letter in Your Loss by Kristen Kelley

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From the Manger to the Cross Dec 05, 2024

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Come on a journey with me as we follow Mary and her ponderings as she considers God's plan for her Son. From the manger to the cross, we see God weaving His plan of redemption through the life of Jesus Christ. Years of expectation led to this moment in time. The Messiah had come!

What does this mean for us? How can we ponder on these things and keep them in our hearts?

Scriptures Referenced:

Luke 2:1-19, 41-52; 23:33, 44-46

John 19:26-27

Resources Referenced:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Saviour is Born

KJV Christmas Cards

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Count Your Blessings Nov 28, 2024

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Gratitude: An emotion of the heart, excited by a favor or benefit received; a sentiment of kindness or good will towards a benefactor; thankfulness.

We have so much to be thankful for. When we start counting our blessings, we realize that we are a very blessed people. Yet, we often forget to express our gratitude to the One who has given us these good and perfect gifts. God has challenged me in this area of my life. I know that I need to grow in gratitude. I share specific ways that I am working on this area, as well as the affect gratitude has in so many areas of life.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 22:3; 100:4-5

I Thessalonians 5:18

Resources Referenced:

Research Study on Gratitude

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NHC Family~ What To Do About Santa? Nov 25, 2024

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Many parents struggle with the question, "What do we do about Santa?" As Christians, we desire to have a holiday that is centered on Christ, yet secularism entices our focus in another direction.

Simeon joins me to talk through this topic as we share what we've come to as a family. You'll also enjoy some fun rabbit trails as we share what it's like to celebrate Christmas in Australia!

Resources:

NHC Podcast: A Christ-Centered Christmas

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Savior Is Born

Friendship Cards

Christmas Cards

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My Surrender to Missions Nov 21, 2024

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God has given our family the unique privilege of serving Him as missionaries in Sydney, Australia for almost two years.

Because I am a missionary wife, I have often been asked to share my "calling" to missions. My story is different from others. It's not the testimony of other missionary heroes you might read about. My heart was encumbered with fears and doubts.

But God has given clarity and purpose as we've followed Him. I couldn't imagine doing anything else with our life. We are doing what we truly believe God created us for, and there is nothing like living in His way!

Resources:

Subscribe to our ministry prayer letter- https://brazzellstoaustralia.com/

Brazzells Missionary Video 2024

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Help for the Overwhelmed Mama with Elisabeth Beams Nov 13, 2024

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Does your home bring feelings of peace and rest or angst? Do you struggle to stay on top of all the tasks motherhood brings? Are you racing to try to stay ahead of the laundry, dishes, and toys?

Elisabeth Beam, from Balancing Beams, joins me to discuss these questions and give practical help for leaving overwhelm behind and thriving in your life.

We chat about...

Simplifying and decluttering your home
Breaking tasks down into 15 minute intervals
Finding your minimum
Having tidy points throughout your day
Making systems and rhythms work for you

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NHC Family~ Couples of the Bible: Ahasuerus & Esther Nov 11, 2024

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Throughout this year, we have been looking at undesirable couples of the Bible seeing that most of them struggled because they did not have a oneness in marriage. This is beyond physical oneness, but also spiritual and emotional.

We come to Ahasuerus and Esther, and we discuss what to do when a spouse is unequally yoked with a non-believer. Esther gives a beautiful example of God's love and grace as she interacts with her heathen husband.

Scriptures Referenced:

The book of Esther

II Corinthians 6:14

Resources Referenced:

NHC Family Podcast Series: Undesirable Couples of the Bible

NHC Shop

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Saviour is Born

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Finding God's Will for Your Life Nov 06, 2024

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What is God's will for my life?

That is a big question. We are asked this, espcially during our teenage years, but as time moves on, we continue to ask, "God, what is your will for me?" We tend to ask this with a 5 year or 10 year objective. We want the answer to the long-term plan.

In Psalm 119:105, God gives us a key to unlocking the mystery of this question. His Word is a lamp unto our feet. This is speaking of a light, an illumiation, for the very next step. As we follow God in obedience in the day-to-day decisions, it will set our path on the trajectory to walk out the path He has created us for.

God desires that we walk step by step. As we follow, He gives more light. But the big picture plan that we often desire is left in God's hands. This keeps us dependent on Him for daily guidance. The Christian life is walking through every moment hand in hand with our Savior.

Scriptures Referenced:

Genesis 24:27

Psalm 119:105; 139:13-17

Proverbs 16:9

Jeremiah 29:11

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Confidently Living Oct 31, 2024

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Confidence: a trusting or reliance; an assurrance of mind of firm belief in the integrity, stability, or veracity of another, or in the truth or reality of a fact -Webster's 1828 Dictionary

Confidence: that which has a firm foundation; steadfastness of mind, firmness, courage -definition of the Greek word hypostasis (confidence)

We live in an instable world that seeks to shake our confidence. We must remember that our confidence is not rooted in anything other than Christ. Because of that, our confidence is steadfast and sure!

In this episode, we discuss how to live confidently in a broken world.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 118:6, 8

Proverbs 11:28; 14:26; 28:26

Ezra 33:13

Jeremiah 48:7

Philippians 1:6; 3:3

Isaiah 14:24

II Corithians 12:9

Ephesians 3:11-12

Hebrews 3:14; 4:16

I John 2:28; 5:14