If you (or anybody you know) are struggling to have or adopt a child, this message is for you (and them)!

• Childlessness
• Adoption
• Child Welfare
• Abortion
• Single moms
• Longings for a child
•  Suffering
• Discouragement
• The long waiting
• Advocating in Washington, D.C., for orphans and the underprivileged
• The Importance of Prayer, diligence, and community to overcome trials.

These are just a few of the topics Chelsea Sobolik and I discuss on today's Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast episode centered around her book *Longing for Motherhood: Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness.

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.
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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: 

To say she's a virtual assistant really doesn't do justice to who Deborah is!  I'd call her more of an integrator or social media guru.  Week after week, she remains persistent, calm, and determined to produce stellar work and contribute to the needs of a Grateful Heart Ministries. 

She's the one who is behind the scenes in our Facebook community keeping you up-to-date on ministry events. She shares from her heart about each podcast episode, encouraging you to take a listen. She creates beautiful pins on Pinterest to remind you of God's amazing grace and truth.

And if this isn't enough, Deborah ....

Nobody likes to make mistakes, trip up, fail, or miss a shot. Goofing up once is one thing, but goofing up repeatedly and driving your mind and thoughts into a pretty deep pit is quite another.

​Today on the Choose 2 Think Podcast, I share a story about my recent (epic fail) experience at the Bluegrass States Games Pickleball Tournament in Lexington, KY.  I was so focused on winning that I did not foster the proper mindset and healthy thought patterns DURING play. 

Now when I play pickleball, I'm gonna hone in on the following 5 strategies to improve my game (and let the results take care of themselves). These tips help me foster the critical sports mindset AND help me with other obstacles I face in life off the court.