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

Forgiving the Unforgivable...

Author and speaker, Teri Werner joins us again today to talk HER story - a personal account of disillusionment and pain. What would it be like to be only weeks into a new marriage only to discover that the person you love has not been honest with you about who they are or how they live? What if from there, the picture became more and more dark and frightening? Can victory in life follow devastation like this? Listen to Teri give you keys to surviving and transcending the "unforgivable." With God, all things are possible!

Music for Today's Show:

Always by Atlantic Starr
I Will Survive By Gloria Gaynor

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

Princess

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

A Royal Heritage

Do you ever joke around that you are a princess? What IF it were the absolute truth! Tune in Friday and claim who you are!!

Only God's Truth Heals

Yes, we’re back on the very important subject of truth! “Our” truth comes from life experience. God’s truth is eternal and unbiased. He makes no errors in memory and never distorts the facts. God’s truth has certain hallmarks: it is encouraging, empowering, healing and penetrating. Without God’s truth as a foundation, our truth can leave us handicapped and broken (in places unseen). Who doesn’t need the truth that can free us? A freed life is a healed life! The healed life is a powerhouse for God!

Music for today's show:
He Is Not Silent by Out of the Grey
Ready To Take A Chance Again by Barry Manilow

The Human Bentley, Part 2

Last week, I asked how you care for your Bentley. If you think you don’t have one, then look in the mirror. God has given you a magnificent body, and control over how you care for it. Our bodies, according to the Bible, are not our own. 1 Corinthians 3:16 reads: Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s spirit lives in you? Today, we continue the discussion about caring for the human Bentley. Is it worth the effort? Is it just our choice? Do our choices affect others? Can we even win in the polluted, chemical laden world we live in? Well stay tuned, there is good news!

Music for today's show:
Turn Back Oh Man By Sonia Manzano and Co.
Breathe by Christy Nockles

How Do You care For Your Bently?

How Do You Care For Your Bentley? Our deluxe model bodies are truly awe inspiring. They do so much for us, but what do we do for, or to, them? Today there are many exposures in our environment that are harmful to our health. Probably the most profound exposure we have is what we choose eat. For many years Eastern medicine has recognized that food has the power to heal or harm. Western medicine is slowly catching on. It’s about time. Our wealthy, unhealthy nation is a bit of a disgrace. Does God care how we care for our bodies? Are they really ours?

Today's Music:
Running on Empty by Jackson Browne
Help by The Beatles

A Balanced Perspective

We can focus our attention on the good that surrounds us, or we can focus on the bad. Which is right? How do we live with joy and yet remain sensitive to all the suffering of this world? A balanced perspective not only helps with this dilemma, but can empower us to do our part to change this world for the better. If you want to sit back and say “why doesn’t God fix this world?”, then this may not be the show for you. If you want to step up to the plate of loving responsibility, then tune in today and move forward with a plan.

Today's Music:
New World by Leroy
We are not Silent by Out of the Grey

Choices in any Circumstance

It doesn’t always feel like there are choices, does it? Some things are beyond our control, like the loss of a child, a divorce, or a difficult illness. Nonetheless, there are always choices. Our most powerful choices have to do with ourselves and our own character. We are always free to make choices about our own attitude. A willingness to be honest with ourselves and to make fresh decisions are also within reach.

Music for today's show:

How Deep is Your Love By The Bee Gees
Suddenly by Billy Ocean

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

Christian Cliches

It’s a shame that some of the most impactful phrases ever spoken have been spoken so often that they have lost their power to inspire, stimulate, and deeply encourage us. “The Truth will set you free”, “Jesus loves you”, and “All things work for good for those who love Him” come to mind. We are taught in the book of James that our words contain power. What about God’s word? Listen up today as we explore how to keep the deep and precious word of God meaningful and alive as we speak it into this world.

Music for today's show:
The Word by Sara Groves
Only You by The Platters

Windows of Opportunity

Did you ever notice that windows of opportunity open in our lives and then close? What about that? Do you think you have missed any opportunities that you would have done better to take? Some opportunities are present daily. Does it take 20/20 vision to be able to see them? Well, no doubt that would help, but we do have help available that is better than perfect sight or perfect hindsight! God sees into eternity and has already laid the foundation for your life. Listen up today for some pointers on taking steps that lead to His perfect plan for your life.

Music for today's show:
Show Me the Way by Styx
Right Here Waiting for You by Richard Marx

Can Mold in Hawaii Bring Blessing to Japan’s Teens?

I hope that today you will the hear the phenomenal story of severe hardship touched by God’s hand. In his own unique and creative way, God has brought blessing to thousands of teens across Japan. Amazingly, the impetus was a home disaster here, in Hawaii. Don’t try to second guess God! He never lets us go through trials without being able to bring something of beauty from the rubble. The beauty comes after we don the life jacket of faith as the trial waters rise!

Music for today's show:
Surrender by Angela Aki
Tegami (The Letter) by Angela Aki

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.