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I've really been working on my temper! It's not always easy to hold my tongue when I actually have a lot to say- especially when someone  insults me - but it's worth it. Lashing out is easy, controlling your temper takes the power of the Spirit. In this episode, I share how I'm growing in this area and I encourage you to do the same.

It's my birthday!!!!!  I can't be more excited because I'm going on a little weekend getaway. For me, this wasn't just a want, it was a need. Life has been hectic and I need to remove myself from the hustle and bustle of life for a few days. In this episode, I get to talk to my husband, Onaje, about the importance of rest. Join us as we talk about this super important topic and share a laugh or two.

It's so easy to look at our lives and see what we don't have or what's not going right but it takes maturity (and practice) to instead be thankful.  In today's episode, I share 5 reasons why being thankful is important.

January 4, 2022 my prayer was that God would help me to keep my eyes on Him. I am most content when I do that but when my eyes wander, I get super discouraged. Discouraged about where I'm not, what I haven't yet accomplished, what goals are still unreached, etc. I promise you, when you and I learn to keep our eyes on Him-CONSISTENTLY- we will be much better off. 

Ugh. Who  likes confrontation? I know I don't. However, when done right and for the right reasons, confrontation is actually a good thing. In this episode, I discuss what confrontation is, why we sometimes need to do it, how we do it, when to do it and to whom we do it with. Hopefully by the end of the episode, you'll hate it a little less (fingers crossed)!

It's that time of year. The time when everybody is running around like a chicken with their head cut off. The time when everyone is hurried. The time when everyone is stressed (probably more than any other time of year). It's the holidays! Yep, the holidays. And while this should be a joyous and exciting time, many are drowning in anxiety. If this is your situation, this episode is for you!  In my conversation with author and pastor Adam Mabry, we talk about why rest is such a wonderful gift from our great God. Honestly, the rest we talk about is really for our lives all year long, but I think it will be especially good as we enter this holiday season.  So, my friend, take a listen in...https://www.adammabry.org/The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World That Never Stops

Something kind of funny happened with one of our daughters- something that children do all the time. But, it's just not children doing this- we adults do it too. Take a listen in and see what it is we do that sometimes we don't even realize!

In this episode, I had the priviledge of speaking with author Jill Savage (https://jillsavage.org/) and she gave such a beautiful perspective of motherhood and the process of letting go. She gave some great insight on some of the many emotions we may experience as we groom and grow our children to go out into the world. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

Friends! I got bit by the traveling bug! Like, for real. And while there's nothing wrong with enjoying ourselves in this life, I want to challenge you (as I had to remind and challenge myself) that life can't be one big vacation. We are still on a mission and the world can't afford for us to be so consumed with pleasures that we forget that we are on a mission!Take a listen in.....

Angel is a prime example of the resourcefulness and resilience of women! When she was looking for ways to supplement money for her family, she began flipping items and dumpster diving. She is now a YouTube sensation with over 150,000 followers and a new author! Her story is so inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear it.YouTube- MomtheebayerInstagram- @momtheebayer101Twitter- momtheebayer101LinkedIn- Momtheebayer101Finding Your Treasure (book)- https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Treasure-Familys-Mission-Everything_and/dp/198215229X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BBQCYY9AWUNK&dchild=1&keywords=angel+williams+finding+your+treasure&qid=1627530779&sprefix=angel+williams+findin%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2

In this episode, I talk about a secret weapon we rarely use- SILENCE! I know how bad you want to give a piece of your mind to that person, but maybe you shouldn't. We can all learn a lesson from David. He constantly cried out to God to be his defender and guess what? You can ask God to be your defender too!

Ugh! Jealousy. It's something we've all dealt with yet no one wants to talk about it. Well, today I tackle this hard topic with my guest Floydise Paquette. From the moment Floydise started speaking, I thought "this lady is MY SISTER." Her transparency, authenticity, and humility made me feel like we've known each other for years.  She gracefully peels back the layers of this oh so ugly sin and gets to the root of the issue. She even shared some great tips on how to help our children deal with jealousy. I know you will be encouraged by this one. Enjoy!https://floydisepaquette.com/ 

We've all done it. Comparing ourselves with someone else or comparing other people. But comparison really is a trap that we need to stay far away from.  Whether we do the type of comparison that leads to us feeling prideful or that which leads to us feeling inferior, both are unhealthy and hurt the heart of God. In this episode we discover how comparison leads to jealousy, how to stay on the safe side of comparison and how to be delivered from unhealthy comparison. 

In this episode I speak with Sacha from https://clothedwithdignityco.com/ We discuss why self care is biblical, how you can incorporate spiritual self care into your daily life and some surprising actions that are actually good self care habits. https://www.instagram.com/clothedwithdignityco/?hl=enhttps://www.pinterest.com/clothedwithdignityco/_created/https://www.facebook.com/clothedwithdignityco/

In this episode I got to talk to my friend Valerie Chadwick. She is a registered nurse and a wealth of knowledge. Let me tell you, I learned so much and I know you will too! Listen in as we discuss the importance of taking care of all parts of our being, how our mental and spiritual status effects our physical well being, how something as simple as exchanging the term exercise to physical activity can motivate us to better care for ourselves, and so much more. Join her Saturday Work Outs @valenciapearl on Instagram

In this episode, I talk about the importance of mental self care and some ?1VERY practical tips on how you can do it. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on self care. Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 where we will talk about physical and spiritual self care.Mentioned in this episode: https://redtri.com/why-you-need-a-mom-break-and-how-to-take-one/https://heirsandarrows.buzzsprout.com/901936/6650248-the-power-of-our-wordshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heirs-and-arrows/id1502942791?i=1000501135491

In this episode, I chat with Christina Fox author of "A Holy Fear- Trading Lesser Fears with the Fear of the Lord".  We discuss natural vs sinful fear, idolatry in fear, how focusing on God can lessen other fears, and how we can develop a fear of the Lord. Inbox me on Instagram @amstevens1 for a chance to win 1 of 2 free copies of Christina's book!Instagram @ChristinarfoxWebsite- Christinafox.comFacebook- Christina Fox, Author

It's been a while since I've posted an episode and I'm excited to jump back in. I took a mini (albeit unplanned) break to figure out how to move forward and I think I've found the perfect solution! Take a listen in...

As you look around at the social climate in today's world, you can easily get discouraged by the moral decline that appears to be so tangible and uncontrollable. In today's episode, Natasha Ann Miller of http://marriedandyoung.com/ gives us some very encouraging words of wisdom for parents, singles, and young women and men who desire to see their children or themselves surrender to God by walking in purity. 

In this episode, I chat with my mom-in-law Stephanie Stevens http://stephaniestevensspeaks.com/ about how our words shape our worlds. We talk about how we actually have the power to create a positive or negative environment starting with the thoughts we think which ultimately leads to the words we say. This is one episode that you will need to listen to more than once!