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News You Can Use Jun 29, 2018

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I’ve said for years that education is not neutral, and now it seems so with our public libraries. We need to stand in the gap for our children and make sure we know what our libraries are trying to teach them. Be proactive, parents!
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Gird Up Girl! Strategies for Spiritual Warfare | Recap Jun 27, 2018

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We are called to set our hearts on the unshakable irrevocable victory that we have in Christ. He has already triumphed, and you will too! Never give up. Fight the good fight with the armor He offers you! Gird up, Girl!
Gird Up, Girl is based on Ephesians 6
Join us at MomStrongInternational as we start a study about what’s *really* in the Bible!

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The Essential Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Learn to Use Spiritual Weapons; Keep Your Mind and Heart Strong in Christ; Recognize Satan’s Lies and Defend Your Loved Ones – What is spiritual warfare? Who should engage in it and how? How can I protect myself and the ones I love from Satan’s attacks?
In The Essential Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Neil Anderson and Timothy Warner describe the battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, a battle for the minds and hearts of us all. Learn about the importance of having a biblical worldview and how to prepare for the battle you are called to fight. Every step of the way is grounded in the truth of God’s Word about who God is and who you are in Christ.
This battle plan for victory is perfect for those new to the idea of spiritual warfare as well as those who want a basic primer to refresh themselves on the topic.
Victory in Spiritual Warfare: Outfitting Yourself for the Battle
Dr. Tony Evans, one of the most respected church leaders in the country, is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, a thriving congregation of 8000. In this timely, unique exploration of spiritual warfare, Dr. Evans unveils a simple yet radical truth: every struggle and conflict faced in the physical realm has its root in the spiritual realm.
With passion and clarity, Dr. Evans demystifies spiritual warfare so that readers can tackle challenges and obstacles with spiritual power―God’s authority!

ACTION NEEDED: Update on CA AB2943 | A Discussion about Depression and Hope for those Grieving Suicide Jun 25, 2018

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I have jam-packed podcast for you today—I’ll be updating you on California’s AB 2943 and answering a question from a mom who is struggling with how to deal with the topic of suicide. These are hard topics—but God has hope for you today!
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Grieving a Suicide
I was a Suicidal Christian
Info about California Bill CA AB2943
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The Complicated Heart, with Sara Mae Jun 22, 2018

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Join my friend, author Sarah Mae, and me as we talk about her newest book, “The Complicated Heart.” If you have ever struggled to let go of painful relationship and walk in freedom, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
Sarah Mae is the author of several books, including Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe (with Sally Clarkson). She writes and speaks to encourage women to keep on and begin again. She resides in Lancaster County, PA with her husband and her three children. Her next book, The Complicated Heart, comes out in 2019.

From Victim to Victory Jun 20, 2018

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It seems that it’s popular in the culture today to embrace a posture of victimization. We’re victims because of the circumstances of our birth, our financial background, our race or our gender. Many people are angry over things that happened generations ago—and rather than embrace a posture of gratefulness for what God has done, they embrace an identity that’s wrapped up in victimization. Men and women of God—this is not who you are in Christ! God says you are more than conquerers through Christ Jesus! Join me today as I talk about how to move from victim to victory! God has good things for you, starting with freedom from your past and power for the future.
Ephesians 1:19-22

What’s in the Children’s Section at Your Library? Jun 18, 2018

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If you’re like me, you let your kids browse the library books and pick out what they want to take home, without giving it much thought. It’s the library! But listen, Mom, we’re learning we can’t do that anymore. It’s time to #getoffthebench and get involved in what’s happening, because the children’s section isn’t a safe place for our kids. Let’s talk about why and what we can do.

Is It Time to Downsize? Interview with Steve Lambert Jun 15, 2018

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Are you a slave to your belongings? Do you spend more time caring for them than enjoying them? Do they keep you from living a healthy full life and spending time with others you love? Will your children be saddled with generations of hand me downs when you pass? These are important questions to ask as we learn to be good stewards of the resources we’ve been given: money, time, and relationships. Don’t miss my interview with one of my favorite people, Steve Lambert as we talk about the challenge of managing our things.
Steve Lambert has worn many hats in his 68 years: pastor, author, speaker, stock broker and more. Together, he and his wife Jane Claire Lambert created and publish Five in a Row homeschool curriculum which has been a homeschool mainstay for nearly 25 years. They began homeschooling their children in 1981 and today their seven grandchildren are being homeschooled as well and range in age from 18 months to 18 years.

Are we Enduring or Persevering? Jun 13, 2018

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There is a difference between endurance, forbearance, and perseverance. One implies joy and a whole life experience that is so much more than passively surviving. Let’s discuss which one we are created for!

A Discussion about Traditional Church and How I Currently Feel about Target Jun 11, 2018

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Traditional church attendance is a huge part of the Christian family life. Should I go to a church with whom I disagree? What is okay to disagree with? Is youth group necessary for my teens? And by the way, how am I currently feeling about Target? These are good questions, and certainly worth discussing! Join us, and we’ll talk about these issues and how we determine the answer!

Shining Light on Family Secrets Jun 08, 2018

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Family secrets are obviously secrets because they are difficult situations, but leaving difficulties in the dark is one of the worst things we can do. I talk with my guest today about how we can get those secrets out in the open and begin to heal.
Beth K. Vogt is a nonfiction author and editor who said she’d never write fiction. She’s the wife of an Air Force family physician (now in solo practice) who said she’d never marry a doctor—or anyone in the military. She’s a mom of four who said she’d never have kids. Now Beth believes God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” A women’s fiction novelist, Beth’s first novel for Tyndale House Publishers,
Things I Never Told You, releases May 2018.
Beth is a 2016 Christy Award winner, a 2016 ACFW Carol Award winner, and a 2015 RITA® finalist. Her 2014 novel, Somebody Like You, was one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2014. A November Bride was part of the Year of Wedding series by Zondervan. Having authored nine contemporary romance novels or novellas, Beth believes there’s more to happily-ever-after than the fairy tales tell us.
An established magazine writer and former editor of the leadership magazine for MOPS International, Beth blogs for Novel Rocket and also enjoys speaking to writers’ groups and mentoring other writers. She lives in Colorado with her husband, Rob, who has adjusted to discussing the lives of imaginary people, and their youngest daughter, Christa, who loves to play volleyball and enjoys writing her own stories. Connect with Beth here.

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