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Allowing God to Change Your Life with Elisa Pulliam – Part 1 Jul 19, 2017

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We’re talking about living an angry life today, and the damage it does to our families. But thankfully, we don’t have to stop there! Jesus can and will change our trajectory if we let him! Join me with a special guest as she shares her story.
Elisa Pulliam is the author of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focused Habits for Real Life Change and founder of the ministry More to Be. She is a certified life coach, mentor, and speaker who is passionate about inspiring women to experience a fresh encounter with God for the sake of impacting the next generation. Elisa savors times with her husband, Stephen, and their four children.
Scriptures
2 Corinthians 10:5
Romans 12:2

Culture Worn Jul 17, 2017

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When God said, “Don’t do this and don’t do that…” He said it for our good. It is imperative that we learn and apply the Word of God. Don’t just take my word for it… go to the Bible yourself and check it out!
Philippians 4:8
More like this from The Busy Mom
Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for The Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a man is being celebrated as a woman on the cover of a magazine is not something we’re used to talking about. Here’s the thing: If we don’t set a place for the truth of Scripture at the table of our children’s hearts, the world will set out a feast all it’s own.
What Are We Like When No One Else is Watching? -Are we growing in our walk with God? Today, we’re talking about a “big” word … sanctification. It’s a big word that means a simple thing: grow. Grow. As Christians, we’re called to live set apart lives—no matter who’s watching.
Resources
Firmly Planted Family Bible Study
We all agree that teaching our children the life-changing truths of the Bible is one of our most important jobs as parents. But where do we begin? How do we consistently explore God’s Word in a way that helps our children understand and apply the core truths of biblical teaching in their own lives? The Firmly Planted Family Series is divided into ten-week studies and is your key to making sense of the Bible—even if you’re learning right along with your children. Each lesson provides a core idea, a simple narrative, memory verses and discussion questions for children of all ages. And the companion student workbook is filled with age-appropriate, full-color, reproducible activities for children of any age!
Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
Are you hoping to merely survive your teenagers? With compassion, wit, and wisdom, Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting families during the often-chaotic adolescent years.
Fool’s Gold?: Discerning Truth in an Age of Error edited by Dr. John MacArthur
In an age of open-mindedness, many believers accept too much with too little discernment, resulting in great confusion and compromise. But God’s Word makes it clear that not everything that glitters is gold. False teaching is at every turn, and the temptation to embrace it is great. As God’s people we are called to sift through the overwhelming number of traditions and trends and use the truth of Scripture to determine which are the true treasures-and which are “fool’s gold.”
General editor John MacArthur and the contributors of this uncompromising book define the principles of biblical discernment and use them to address several contemporary Christian issues. They provide straightforward, biblical critiques of some popular but unfortunate Christian trends, such as watered-down preaching and doctrinally questionable best-selling books. Dr. MacArthur ends with a practical plan for cultivating discernment in the Christian life.
It is the duty of every Christian-not just pastors and elders-to follow the biblical command to cling to what is good and to reject what is not.

Jessica Kastner – Part 2 Jul 14, 2017

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*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness. Jessica shares her experience as an “unmom”—a mom who loves her kids more than she loves the daily experience of mothering. She helps readers laugh at the ridiculous, delight in the unpredictable, and enjoy being the mothers God made them to be.
Jessica Kastner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s CBN.com, Beliefnet.com, and the Huffington Post’s Christianity blog. As Connecticut’s coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, she shares God’s message of hope by leading Bible studies in juvenile detention centers. When she’s not on the trampoline with her three boys in Connecticut, Jessica shares her unapologetically “real” commentary on the Christian life at www.JessicaKastner.com.
See Jessica’s new book! Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet: Finding Grace and Laughter When Motherhood Gets Real
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On Being an UnMom with Jessica Kastner – Part 1 Jul 12, 2017

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There is Power in Prayer Jul 10, 2017

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What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? Step ONE: trust the Lord in every circumstance. Join me today as I talk about what’s happening with Bobby and what it means today, “Thy Will Be Done.” When we pray, we pray believing God hears, and understands… but more than that, we trust God’s heart in the process. Listen in!
More from The Busy Mom:
Teach me to Pray – A podcast and short post where Heidi St. John reminds us that God wants to talk to us in prayer. It’s vital to live a thriving, grounded and humble life.
The Power of Prayer – Podcast 1 & Podcast 2
Resources
A Praying Life – Author Paul Miller shares his insights and conclusions about how to connect the broken pieces of your life and allow prayer—even poorly delivered—to fill the gaps with meaning and substance. Miller’s down-to-earth approach and practical nature will help you see that your relationship with God can grow and your communication with Him can get better. Parents will find Miller’s family-life experiences especially helpful.
Lord, Teach Us To Pray –
Since this book was published over a century ago, countless readers have learned through its pages that no one can teach prayer better than Jesus Christ himself. This enduring classic will transform your prayers and life as you open your heart to the prayer-lessons Jesus gave.
“The Father waits to hear every prayer of faith. He wants to give us whatever we ask for in Jesus’ name. If there is one thing I think the Church needs to learn, it is that God intends prayer to have an answer, and that we have not yet fully conceived of what God will do for us if we believe that our prayers will be heard. God hears prayer.”

Who Brings Healing? Jul 05, 2017

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As we continue to walk this road and each day wonder more if God will bring Bobby’s healing on earth or in heaven, we look to the Word of God to see what it says about healing and the only One who can offer it.
►Jeremiah 32: 17-26 , 26-27
►Psalm 107:19-21
►Isaiah 53:4-5
Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby
GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses
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God Works through Suffering
Finding Purpose in Pain
Hope in our Heartache

Let Him Fight For You Jul 03, 2017

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UPDATE: Since I recorded this… in the last few hours, we have seen that God is bringing Bobby back to us. He is moving, responding and even moving his arm on command! God is able!!!
As we continue to walk this road through tragedy after my nephew’s recent accident, I’m learning how much I love the body of Christ. We’ve never had suffering quite like this in our family, and while we pray and wait for Bobby’s healing, we’re continuing to be reminded of what really matters. We trust as believers in the goodness of God, and we know that He is working even now.
Romans 8:28
El Roi – the God who sees
El Raphah – the God who heals
Psalm 147:3
Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby
GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses
More Like this from The Busy Mom
God Works through Suffering
Finding Purpose in Pain
Hope in our Heartache

Facing Trials #miraclesforbobby Jun 28, 2017

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We do not grieve as people who have no hope! Our hope is in the God of the universe who holds all things in his hands. Join me today as I talk about the very present struggle we’re facing – and very present Help we have! in my family today. #miraclesforbobby
Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby
GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses
More Like this from The Busy Mom
God Works through Suffering
Finding Purpose in Pain
Hope in our Heartache

What Seeds are You Sowing Jun 26, 2017

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I have a heart for passing on good fruit to my children, but I know I can’t give my kids what I don’t take the time to create. It matters what seed I sow, because that’s what I reap to pass on to my children. Join me today as I talk further about planting our seeds deeply and offering living water to our kids as they grow!
Ephesians 3 & Colossians 2 – Rooted means that the believer should be established, firm, and fixed in Christ.
Matthew 13:3-9
Romans 3
Romans 15
2 Corinthians 9
Philippians 9
1 Thessalonians 1

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Related Podcasts or Posts From The Busy Mom:
Dare to Be A Daniel – Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a man is being celebrated as a woman on the cover of a magazine is not something we’re used to talking about. Here’s the thing: If we don’t set a place for the truth of Scripture at the table of our children’s hearts, the world will set out a feast all it’s own.
9 Ways to Point Your Teen Daughter to Jesus – Then it happens, she becomes a “teen”, a “young adult”, a “young woman”. And you’re no longer sure of yourself, and you begin to question every.single.decision. you’ve ever made concerning her upbringing. You start to give in to some fear that she will throw off all you’ve taught her, and become something completely other than you. And, you know what? She does.
Bringing Up Boys Series – Podcast 1 – Podcast 2 – Podcast 3 – The culture is headed toward gender neutrality—but the Word of God tells us that God created us male and female… by design! Embrace the difference between the sexes with Heidi St. John and Durenda Wilson. Between them, they have been raising seven boys! Be encouraged!
Resources
Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
Are you hoping to merely survive your teenagers? With compassion, wit, and wisdom, Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting families during the often-chaotic adolescent years.
Short, Precious, Irreplaceable: The Teen Years blog post by Heidi St. John
Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training by Paul Tripp

Are You Rooted In Christ? Jun 23, 2017

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Are you rooted? Strengthened? Firm and fixed? As trials come, we find out quickly if we have solid roots, right? Today I’m talking about being rooted in Christ and what that means in my every day life. It definitely makes a difference when trials come!
Colossians 2:7
Ephesians 3:16-17
Olive Tree is the Bible software I mentioned. {it’s free!}

Click here for videos and more info on the HELO!
Heidi’s favorite journaling Bible (leather)
The Tyndale Inspire Bible

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