Letting Go For Higher Ground

Today is a landmark day for me; it will be my final Talk YOUR Story show – at least for now. Letting go of things is difficult, but if we ever want to be free to move to God’s higher ground for us, we have to. God calls us from glory to glory as we grow. Like the trapeze artist who cannot hold on to one bar while grabbing the next, we must rely completely on faith as we move between the bars, aka move forward. It scary and exciting. God loves a heart that will put confidence in HIM. Want something fresh? Want to move forward? Want excitement and adventure? Want freedom to live in joy? Then, loosen the death grip on “whatever,” and LET GO. God has got your back! I hope you can share this final show with us!

Music for Today's show:

Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood
Let it Rise by Holland Davis

The Power of Self-Boundaries!

Against gentleness and self-control, there is no law. Galatians 5:23
Isn’t it easy to point a critical finger, especially at a spouse? Since we can’t control or change someone else, why not put our energy where we DO have some power? Often we want something from someone that we don’t even offer ourselves. Sometimes, we don’t express our needs in an effective way, or we fail to draw boundaries when they are needed. These things are our own responsibility. How wonderful it is to open our hearts to correction, knowing the whole time that God loves us right now, just as we are! Join us on the 14th or you’ll be missed!

Music for today's show:
Wash Me Lord by Harvest
All That Is In Me by Harvest

Boundaries, Part 2

The Bible uses the phrase “unfailing love” 32 times. Not once is it attributed to humans. It would be wise for us to consider our own imperfect love as we continue this week on the topic of boundaries. In the book, Boundaries in Marriage, Henry Cloud and John Townsend discuss 10 “Laws of Boundaries.” They are likened to gravity in that we don’t have to acknowledge them or even “believe in them,” but nonetheless, they are in effect. I think it wise to educate ourselves, so that we will recognize them when they are in play and take responsibility for protecting our marriage, our spouse, and ourselves. Now doesn’t that sound good? You BET it is!!

Music for today's show:
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
A New Day Has Come by Celine Dion

Boundaries 101

There are boundaries that hurt relationships and boundaries that promote healing. Boundaries set with love are not about controlling others or getting even. The laws of boundaries are very useful to know and basic to every human relationship. How much do YOU know about boundaries? What is your boundary IQ? Tune in today and get on the road to being an expert at standing on good ground with your heart set on love!

Today's Music:
Dreamlover by Mariah Carey
When You Believe by Mariah Carey

Princess

This message touched my own heart deeply. It is my favorite show – so far! The message is uplifting and powerful! I wish to share it with you today, as technical difficulties prevented it from streaming live on the original air date. Ladies, especially (but men too), this show is from me to you! Lisa

A Princess… that is what God created every one of his daughters to be. We ladies joke that we’re princesses – that’s why we like things “just so.” But the amazing, maybe startling truth is that it’s true. Each of God’s girls is a sparkling gem, a beloved princess. What would happen to our lives if we stepped into the favor that God has planned for the woman wearing His royal garments? Are you dressed properly?
Although his blessings and favor exist, we cannot experience them unless we claim our rightful identity. Will we live our lives in blindness that is hand delivered by our enemy? Step out into your royal heritage and live like the chosen one that you most certainly are! Ohana, this show is called Princess, but it could have been called Prince, so men, don’t miss this powerful message!

Music for today's show:
Crazy for this Girl by Evan and Jaron
King of the World by Point of Grace

Boondocks

Did you ever use your life history as an excuse for your current behavior? Hey, don’t lie to me, not for a second. I’ve done it. You’ve done it, but there comes a time to “mature up.” Even if, from the bottom of our hearts, we believe our “reasons” for being as we are, we’ve got to admit, they are mighty convenient. God’s plan for us includes big backwoods ponds of freedom. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what your story is, God has written a bigger, truer story for you that is your destiny. If you want all He has for you, then you have to get into agreement with God about his plans for you. Why not decide it’s time to learn a little more, in order to step boldly into all that you are to become?

Music for Today's Show:

Boondocks by Little Big Town
I Got A Name by Jim Croce


As mentioned on today's show:
The Sacred Romance
By: Brent Curtis & John Eldredge
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The No Lose Apology

How good are you at apologizing? Most of us could use a brush up lesson or two! Even though we cannot control the response to our apology, we can make sure we deliver an excellent one. This week we’ll discuss the “must have” components of a great apology. When a loss is irreparable, genuine remorse is frequently accepted as the only available compensation. Make sure you maximize your fence mending potential and put your best apology forward.

Music for today's show:
Your Winter by Sister Hazel
Forgive Me by Rebecca St. James

Managing the Heat of Life

The bible tells us that weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Life can hurt. How do we navigate the painful times? Is there anything we can do to speed up arrival at “the morning?” Well, of course. God never leaves us helpless. How we navigate hard spots and the way we “set” our minds can literally mean the difference between life and death.

Music for today's show:
Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warrens
Smooth by Santana

How to “Plan” a Live Show

As some would say here in Hawaii, NO CAN!

We had a great show last week that was filled with calls! So… this week, the “plan” is still to talk about The Wish to Escape. We’ll see if we get to it. Maybe we will just fill the hour with our callers’ concerns du jour! That’s the vision God planted in my heart, anyway. So, no worries about interrupting “The Plan.” Your call is the priority today and every day.

Do you ever wish you could just “see daylight” in all of life’s difficulties? Wouldn’t it be convenient to just head for the hills sometimes! Unfortunately, we can’t run, or we would be missing the very environment that God uses to mature us. God, in his Word says we are refined by fire. That sounds daunting, but we are not called to walk through the fire alone. Life is an amazing adventure. With God, it is more than we will ever imagine. We are one people on one planet, all affecting one another in a profound way. We must hold ground and keep believing for divine outcomes!

Music for today's show:

The Morning After By Maureen McGovern
When You Believe By Mariah Carey

The Wish to Escape

A comedian once said, “Why can’t we just grow by playing tennis?” Really! Do you ever wish you could just fly away from life’s difficulties? Wouldn’t that be convenient! Unfortunately, we can’t run, or we would be missing the very environment that God uses to refine us. The Bible says we are refined by fire. That sounds daunting, but we are not called to walk through the fire alone. Life is an amazing adventure. With God, it is more than we will ever imagine. We are one people on one planet, all affecting one another in a profound way. We must keep believing for divine outcomes!

Music for today's show:
Fly Away, John Denver
Don't Stop Believin', Olivia Newton John (old version)

Standing in the Face of Tragedy

God tells us in His word that “all things work for good for those who love him.” Is that really true? What about tragedy is good? Aren’t we just white washing something terrible when we look for a silver lining? Or, is there really a silver lining? Light does shine through the dark. Meet two powerful women who are guests on this Friday’s program. The sister of a mall shooter and the mother of one of victims speak out together to tell how God has seen them through the last 15 months. They have chosen to STAND.
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Music for today's show:
Show Me The Way by STYX
Stand By SUSAN ASHTON

The Danger Zone

In the book Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby and Claude King tell us that becoming an active part of God’s work will always cause a crisis of belief that requires faith and action. Crises are scary. Facing them takes us into the “danger zone” – a place that we cannot face alone. We must rely on God for our security. Know what? That is just what He desires – that we rest in Him. Our human nature wants to depend on what we can see and manage ourselves. We want a sure thing. Did you ever think that God wants us to know that HE is the only sure thing?

Music for today's show:
Safety Dance by Men Without Hats
Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins

Books for today's show:

Get Over It

What exactly does the phase “get over it” mean? How do you “get over” a shattered heart or the betrayal of a friend? There are, believe it or not, easy to describe answers right inside your Bible. Applying them, however, requires intention and the help of God himself. Don’t lose heart when the burdens of life strike. Be prepared, and know how to watch out for the pitfalls that can entrap you. Tune in so you won’t miss learning about this important topic.

Talk YOUR Story airs live from Honolulu. Lisa Ryan wants people to know that it IS ok to talk about deep needs and feelings and that we are NOT alone in our struggles with life. It’s also important to know that God’s amazing word, the Bible, is packed with practical information that can help your life become all God intends it to be. His plans for you are not only exciting, but designed to impact the world!

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