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 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

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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Coming UP!

Did you ever use your history as an excuse for your current behavior? Hmmmm? Even if you're from the "boondocks", literally or figuratively, God has honor and freedom in mind for YOU! Tune in this Friday for a great show!

It's All in the Children's Faces

We live in a world of hurt, but we can, one by one, make a difference. Listen to the April 3, 09 show for the amazing story of how Angela Aki was inspired to write a song for teens in Japan. The song called Tegami, or The Letter, has lyrics about a letter written from a grown woman to her 15 year-old self. Angela Aki has touched the lives of thousands of discouraged children with her song that encourages believing in one's self and a future of promise. It's all in the faces of the children. There is no language barrier in this video.

Playing it Safe – What Would You Do if You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

Doesn’t it feel good to stay nice and cozy in your bed? Yeah, sure it does. Doesn’t it feel exhilarating to try something we have always wanted to try? You bet! I didn’t know if I could make it through medical school. I read slowly. I decided to try. One of the highlights of my life was and is walking across the stage when I graduated from medical school. I had dreamed of it since childhood. Tears streamed down my face with joy. God has big plans for us. He calls us to be what we were meant to be. We are to tap into our natural gifts. Knowing that we are acting on His direction nourishes the soul like nothing else. What is it that stirs your soul? Where is your passion? Do you live it out? Today, I’ll be encouraging you to do just that!!

Music on today's show:
Ready to Take a Chance by Barry Manilow
Calypso by John Denver

Books mentioned on today's show: