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S5E24 Show Notes: A Little Encouragement Goes a Long Way with Mary DeMuth

Jun 13, 2023

Are our words a refreshing influence on others or a discouragement? Scripture says “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Matthew 12:34 b) and our words can bring either life or death (Proverbs 18:21). Therefore, in order to share words that uplift rather than tear down, we must be intentional about filling our hearts with God’s Word. And, on occasions when we don’t know what to say to encourage the people in our lives, we can always use God’s words found in the Bible.

Show Notes S5E22: A Little Clothing Goes a Long Way with Katie Lewis

May 30, 2023

Dear Mushka is a Nashville-based company that pairs jewelry, apparel, and home goods with scripture. It was started by Katie and her husband Robert in 2014 as a blog that turned into a way to raise extra funds for the adoption of the Lewis’ first child. Since then, the business has allowed the family to bring home three sons through adoption (plus two more children biologically), as well as to donate to many others’ adoptions.

Show Notes S5E21: A Little Thought Goes a Long Way with Michelle Bengtson

May 23, 2023

It’s time to take our thoughts more seriously. In the words of an ancient Chinese proverb, “Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny.” There is so much at stake, and to think, it all starts in our minds.

Show Notes S5E20: A Little Courage Goes a Long Way with Toni Collier

May 16, 2023

Many of us feel the pressure to be perfect, but what we really want is the freedom to be broken. We long to hear that our brokenness doesn’t discount us, and we want a way out of the pain that threatens to overwhelm us.

S519 Show Notes: A Little Gesture Goes a Long Way by Dr. Gary Chapman

May 9, 2023

To last for the long haul and through the stresses and complexities of life, love has to be more than something we feel. It has to be something we do. We have to demonstrate it concretely in our marriages and families, among our friends and acquaintances, and, yes, even among our enemies.