Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things unseen. - Hebrews 11:1

Hebrews 11 has been referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame" as it gives many accounts of the men and women who boldly believed God and acted in faith when reason and human logic may not have supported it. Kristy and Bonnie discuss how these people were set apart and also set a great example of how we should walk by faith and not rely too much on our own understanding. Because if do not have faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

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Sometimes the full truth stings and the half-truth feels good. This episode addresses the way that lies can sneak into our minds from seemingly trustworthy sources to tell us something our hearts desire to believe, even if it doesn't line up with God's Word. The lyrics from the song "Crazy About You" by Tauren Wells are discussed in light of God's truth from both the Old and New Testaments. Specifically discussed is the idea that God has never been mad at you, a declaration made in the song, but contradicted by the Bible; His wrath arises for both his own people and those that oppose him. The truth of this song is that God loves us greatly. However, the true love of God also corrects and convicts- and can come with expressions of emotions that are appropriate in such circumstances. That true love means guiding us to turn from our sin and towards our God who saves.

Scripture to Explore:
Genesis 6:5-7
Exodus 4:14
Exodus 15:7
Exodus 32
John 2:13-17
Romans 1:18-32
Romans 2
Romans 7:7-25
Romans 8

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Sometimes our world stands still when we receive news we never expected, other times we have months or years to prepare for the loss of those we love. No matter how or when loss finds its way into your life you can be sure you are never really prepared for what comes after. Grief is a process that can make people feel uncomfortable, angry, unexplainable sadness, and a host of other emotions. Although none of us want to become acquainted with it; it is inescapable. Grief will find you. The truth we should cling to as we go through the process is that God is still sovereign. God is still good. He is still with us in the midst of our worst day. He loves us.

"Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10

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This episode is a continuation of the previous one, "Suffering Succotash".

“To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.” - Gordon Allport

It’s okay not to be okay. But sometimes that’s not the message we hear from those around us. It may not even be the message we tell ourselves. However, it is still the truth. It should be expected that we will fall apart. We all need to give ourselves and others the permission to feel and reprocess our pain.

How can we best support those we love during hard times? We share a few practical ways along with some not-so-helpful ways too. Regardless of our journey through suffering, as followers of Christ we should be aiming to find joy and an eternal perspective from our pain.

Scriptures to explore:
Psalm 16:6-8
Romans 8:28
James 1:2-4
Psalm 46

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Suffering is inevitable to some degree as long as we are living this life. If you live long enough you will be touched by tragedy and trauma. The degree to which those things affect you depend heavily on your environment, supporting community, your own innate gifts, and if you have an intimate relationship with our heavenly Father. Although we have no control over things that happen to us as we learn and grow and lean into Christ we recognize that most of us have choices now. The suffering in this life can sanctify you to Christ or separate you from Him based on choices you make. God is faithful to meet us right where we are. We all have different experiences and we all have a choice in how we handle our suffering.

To take the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale) and learn more what your score means go to:
https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

To take the resiliency assessment related to your childhood supports and positive experiences go to:
https://cls.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3019/2016/08/From-ACESTOOHIGH-ACES-and-Resilience-questions.pdf

To take the resiliency test created by Dr. Al Siebert based on your personality and innate temperament go to:
https://resiliencyquiz.com/index.shtml

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As we enter the holiday season we reflect on the true meaning of it all. Thanksgiving invites us to introspection and reminds us all that we have much to be grateful for. While Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, our Savior and mediator to the Father. Far too often we find ourselves more concerned with the gifts we get than how we can be a blessing to others. Do we embody the values we profess? If we are not careful and intentional, we find ourselves fixated and concerned about less important things. No matter how your family chooses to celebrate this season we invite you to check your heart and make adjustments wherever the Holy Spirit leads.

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Discerning the will of God requires a tried and tested relationship with Him. One way we grow with God is to wrestle with Him- to choose to pursue Him and struggle with Him, opening ourselves up to a conflict that leaves us refined. As we mature on our faith journey and grow in wisdom and understanding, we soon learn that God uses our struggles, temptations, and trials to draw us closer to Him. When we are at our weakest that is when His power is made perfect. When we cry out to Him and surrender our desires, exchanging them for His will, we can truly walk in the freedom that only He can offer.

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This candid conversation about the joy and cost of following Christ will prompt you to reflect upon your life. If you could swap lives with a non-believing friend, neighbor, or co-worker, would you be able to comfortably walk in their shoes? Could you blend in or would it be uncomfortable for you or vice versa? We are called to be the salt and light of the earth, set apart. If we blend in, are we actually obeying this call?

Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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