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

Taking The Hit

Did you ever think you needed to make a change, but didn’t do it? Was it something big like breaking off a partnership or changing the way you interact with a loved one? Maybe it was a call of God on your life… Why don’t we do what we know we should do, or even must do? Taking the steps to make a change involves loss and usually pain, a “hit” of sorts. Have you thought about the cost of living in the familiar? Listen in today as we explore common barriers to change, and easy, yet challenging, reasons to “take the hit.”

Music for today's show:
All The Power You Need by Darlene Zschech
I'm Free by Jon Secada

Books mentioned:
Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman and James Reimann

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

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

Trusting the Wrong One

Did you ever find out that someone you trusted was not trustworthy? What happens inside of us when this happens? We must not judge someone else for what may be a brief period of failure. However, another’s failure to do what is right can sometimes deal us a crushing blow that can steal our joy – for even a whole lifetime, if we let it. Special guest, author and speaker Teri Werner, visits the program today to tell what happened to her when she trusted the wrong one.
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Changing Hearts in a Changing World with Host Teri Werner and her special guest, Leadership Icon, Les Brown on DVD! Les Brown's mantra "Get Out of your Head and Into Your Heart', and Teri's message of "At the Heart of Change, is a Change of Heart", created a synergy in the form of an exciting discussion; as Teri's leadership talk show pilot, "Changing Hearts in a Changing World".

Music For Today's Show:

The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
House Of Cards by Twyla Paris

Standing in Love

Just because we know intellectually that we are loved by God, and just because He invites us to stand on high ground with Him doesn’t mean that we actually do it. Words and thoughts are easy, but boring. Actually standing up on His love takes effort. Once we are on our feet and decide to walk forward, God will lovingly support us as we walk out in power. This is our calling. This is your destiny. Are you answering the call? Tune in today for more on this life altering path.

Music for today's show:
Evergreen by Barbara Streisand
Stand by Susan Ashton

Taking the Hit

Did you ever think you needed to make a change, but didn’t do it? Was it something big like breaking off a partnership or changing the way you interact with a loved one? Maybe it was a call of God on your life… Why don’t we do what we know we should do, or even must do? Taking the steps to make a change involves loss and usually pain, a “hit” of sorts. Have you thought about the cost of living in the familiar? Listen in today as we explore common barriers to change, and easy, yet challenging, reasons to “take the hit.”

Music for today's show:
All The Power You Need by Darlene Zschech
I'm Free by Jon Secada

Books mentioned:
Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman and James Reimann

How deep is Your Love?

That isn’t a casual question; and, how deep is God’s love for you? These are two of the most important questions we will ever face. They should be asked and evaluated daily. What does loving someone mean to you? Too often our love is tainted with selfishness and fear.
“God loves you” is a nice statement. Has it become cliché to you? It’s far from that to God, who is not only the extreme lover of our souls, but the actual source of love. God IS love. Tragically, we often fall very short of the plan God has for us to experience his tenderness and know his security. We are to receive from Him and then pass His love forward. Tune in today and grab sacred keys that allow your love meter to read “FULL!”

Music for today's show:
How Deep is Your Love by The BeeGees
Testify to Love by Wynonna Judd

How Nice RU 2U?

We have a new show time! It’s 2-3pm, Hawaii time! Join in the fun!!
(5pm Pacific time, 6pm Mountain time, 7pm Central time, 8pm Eastern time)

This week we will finish talking about how we can brush up on loving others the way Jesus did. Then, we’ll start into the interesting connection between loving others and loving ourselves. Really, we cannot truly love others if we won’t receive love. In order to receive love we must know we are worthy. It’s all about getting into agreement with God and being humble enough to fill up on love. God gives us all the choice about how we use our minds. He also gives us some pretty great suggestions. So many of us fall into the trap of being more kind to others than we are to ourselves. What’s that all about!! Listen this week and find out how you can live better by being nicer to yourself!

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