Welcome back To the Table. Here’s lie #3 – and this conversation is a good one. Have you ever felt like you just can’t get it done? You can’t be what everyone needs you to be? Same. If you don’t know it yet, the Lord tends to use the last person we would consider for the job. He delights in using our “mess” to accomplish his perfect plans.

We were never meant to carry the weight of our burdens/responsibilities/callings/trials alone. Jesus promises that He will never leave us or forsake us. He is also the one who puts us in the place He wants us. He has you in your community for a purpose. He gives us the grace we need to do whatever it is that He’s called us to do. Reread that last sentence again. We pray that you (we) walk in freedom this week, knowing that he who called you is faithful.

Show Notes 🗒️

Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie - https://a.co/d/ciZs1oD

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers - https://a.co/d/4Ln6s8H

The Story of Gideon - Judges 6-8

The Story of David & Goliath – 1 Samuel 17

John 1:26-27 - John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

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Welcome back To the Table. We all have these moments where we wish things were different, we were different. You know the moments when you think “this can’t be happening” or “I can’t handle another thing”. Now these are silly examples, but can you relate? We’re back talking about not being enough (and if you haven’t yet, pause this episode and go back and listen to episode 30Y – trust me.) The point is – we are all weak at times. We all make mistakes. We all struggle with not being enough (fill in the blank) . We are all susceptible to the attacks of the enemy. So, let’s just be honest. Let’s just walk in the freedom that the Lord gives us and know that we can’t do anything without him. Let’s use our shortcomings/weaknesses/struggles/failures - whatever you want to call them - to point people back to THE One. Jesus. Why would we choose to hide in shame anyways? That sounds terrible.

Jesus promises his power is made perfect in our weakness.

Show Notes 🗒️

Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ

2 Corinthians 12:9 - But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Moses & the Burning Bush – Exodus 3

Hosea & Gomer – Hosea 1-3

Leah - Genesis 29-30

Mary – Luke 1-2

Sarah – Genesis 11-22

John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

2 Corinthians 3:5 - Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want to do. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus. 

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Welcome back To the Table. Have you ever had this sense that maybe you just aren’t cut out for this (whatever it may be)? You get to a certain point in the work, and you think to yourself “this is a mistake”, “I don’t have what it takes to do this well”, or “I can’t keep going”. Well, here’s the truth: you can’t do it alone. Today we’re chatting with our dear friend Paula Harris, as we uncover the lie that the enemy whispers in our ear over and over and over again – you’re not enough. With Jesus, we are fully equipped to do whatever the Lord calls us to. We get to walk in freedom, knowing that we may not have the answers or the plan for how it will happen, but we have a relationship with the creator, who literally made us for the work he calls us to.

Show Notes 🗒️

The Bible Project Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6f2oD3RtQY1rOeyfF2OeOa?si=753f254501bf490a

Prayer Journal for Kids, Grandkids, & Family - https://a.co/d/8nhDqls

With the Perrys - “When You Hate the Home” https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wYd7t5MKzdmhikrwvPpgn?si=1a8e9df76eeb41f1

The Birth of Moses – Exodus 2

Moses & the Burning Bush – Exodus 3

Eph 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Eph 3:20 - Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,

Prov 16:3-4 - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

Hebrews 11:23 - By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want to do. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus. 

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Welcome back To the Table. We’re pausing from our summer series to share a little bit of a “behind the scenes” look at the podcast. Our close friends and family get to see the podcast process in real time, but we thought we would share a little more with you. What was supposed to be a sneak peek into podcasting and what it looks like for us, we ended up chatting about the attacks of the enemy, the importance of encouragement, and a few other rabbit trails sprinkled in there too. To cut to chase: If the Lord has called you to it, he’ll give you exactly what you need to accomplish it. It just may not look, feel, or sound like you thought it would. Whether you find yourself on the mountain top or in a deep valley, there’s something here for you🤍

Show Notes 🗒️

Psalm 119:10 - I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

John 8:44b - ...He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

1 Peter 5:7-10 - casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

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Welcome back To the Table. Jenna & I are back to continue the conversation from last week. If you’re triggered by the title, so sorry 🙃 Saying “no” can be so tricky. We like to hold onto the control that “yes” gives us. But, if you’re anything like me, you know how hard it is to do something that you should have said “no” to. It’s weighty, burdensome, and exhausting. If the Lord has called you to it, he’ll give you exactly what you need to accomplish it. We can walk in freedom because the Holy Spirit lives within us, equipping us “with everything good that [we] may do his will” (Heb. 13:21).

Show Notes 🗒️

2 Timothy 1:7 - for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6,11 - Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone...All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

Romans 12:4-6a - For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them...

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want to do. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus. 

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Welcome back To the Table. AND welcome to our summerseries, the lies we believe and the truth to replace them. Our dear friend, Makenzie Williams, is joining us for this week’s conversation. We’re chatting about why we don’t have to do it all (I mean, we really can’t anyways) and how to live a life full of doing the things we need to do and letting go of what we can’t control – which is everything 😂 Big stuff we’re tackling here, but even more of a reason to talk about it. We all wrestle with this in some way, and I can say, it was encouraging to hear how other mamas are fighting against it. So, grab something to write with and come join us for this week’s episode.

Show Notes 🗒️

Alabaster Co. Bible in a Year - https://a.co/d/1JDrmWT

You are Made for This by Melissa Norvath – https://a.co/d/3NlpVIt

Philippians 4:6 – do not be anxious about anything, butin everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord, and yourplans will be established.

Matthew 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor andare heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God. I will beexalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Psalm 127:1a – Unless the Lord builds the house, thosewho build it labor in vain.

Luke 10: 38-42 – Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answeredher, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want todo. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus.

You can share your thoughts, ask questions, or makesuggestions in the comments below. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next week!

Welcome back To the Table. We’re wrapping up a season, literally and figuratively. As the seasons change, and as we change, the Lord grows us. He reveals himself to us. He teaches us through his word and the wisdom of others. We’re not just laying the foundation of our faith, we’re building on it. We’re trusting him because he has always been faithful. We’re leaning into the Holy Spirit’s prompting because we’re getting better at listening – somewhat. We’re growing. He’s shaping us into what he wants us to be - who he wants us to become. So, changing seasons may be hard, but it is not for nothing.

Show Notes 🗒️

Ephesians 3:14-21 - For this reason I bow my knees beforethe Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earthis named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

The story of Abraham and Isaac - Genesis 22

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have beensaved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is thegift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians 1:13 - In him you also, when you heard theword of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want todo. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus.

You can share your thoughts, ask questions, or makesuggestions in the comments below. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next week!

Welcome back To the Table. Life is always changing – “foreverything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecc. 3:1). The Lord promises us the changing of seasons; they will continue as long as the earth is here (Gen. 8:22). Thankfully, that’s not the only promise – “I the Lord do not change” (Mal. 3:6). While everything around us continues to change, to take on new shape, to need new things, the Lord never changes. He is constant. Not only is He constant, but He is present. He’s with you. As you walk through whatever this new season brings, know that He has never and will never leave you or forsake you (Deut. 31: 6).

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want todo. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus.

You can share your thoughts, ask questions, or makesuggestions in the comments below. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next week!