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 Would you like a BETTER way to compete not only at a sport but in life spiritually so that you can reduce frustration and that overwhelming sense of defeat once and for all?
Let me share with you a few recent lessons learned during a pickleball tournament. Click read more to discover 3 principles you'll want to put into play both on the court and in life! Or wanna go straight to the podcast episode? Click play now!  You're gonna love this full episode with Ben Virgo of Christian Heritage London as he shares fascinating stories of a few of the great heroes of the faith such as John Wesley and William Wilberforce.
Ben emphasizes how many of these men were ordinary folks with ordinary struggles just like you and I, yet they changed the world! The faith of these heroes hinged on Christ and the resounding announcement of the Gospel that it is Christ who finished the work through His resurrection. It is that victorious and eternal life that we are promised, our own grit and grind notwithstanding. If you've ever had THOUGHTS such as:  Do you desire to have highly functioning and healthy friendships, marriage, and relationships with your loved ones and colleagues so that you can shine the light of Christ and be the salt to those who may not know Him?
And I know you’re saying, yeah, I do, except my mouth gets me in trouble sometimes! Well, how about if I offered you 3 tips to get you on the road to becoming an ENCOURAGER? To become that person who INSPIRES others? The one who holds her tongue in wisdom?  Melanie Penn is a singer/songwriter best known for her original album, IMMANUEL, a retelling of the Christmas story. For many years she was a mainstay of the New York theater scene and played Sandy on the national tour of Grease! with Frankie Avalon. She recently released her 5th album, More Alive Vol. I and is soon to release Vol. II!
Currently Mel divides her time between New York City and Nashville. In a time when anxiety and depression are at all time highs, Melanie and I unpack her song "Don't Worry" and how Biblical truths shine the light for us during our darkest moments. Melanie candidly offers us a glimpse into what it is like to be a Creative as she walks out God's calling on her life and uses the gifts and talents He has bestowed upon her. Toward the end of our chat, we discuss negative self-talk and toxic thinking. Melanie shares a powerful tool to help you analyze your thoughts based on the grammar of each thought.  Psalm 107 offers us 4 individual types: the wanderer, prisoner, rebel, and average Jo or Jane.
By their own devices and choices or by the hand of God, they experience trial, hardship, and in some cases agony to the point of death and apparent destruction. Curiously, each class of people do the same thing for relief: they cry out to God for deliverance, help, or to save them in their distress. The psalmist repeatedly admonishes them to "give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind." This psalm written so many years ago is powerfully applicable to us 21st century Christians. Where do you find yourself? Click READ MORE for a more in-depth look at who you might be. |
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