Christmas can be a blessing or a challenge depending on your circumstances. But there’s one thing that can make it special regardless. There’s a gift available to you that can change your difficulties and make them beautiful. Would you like a special gift this Christmas? If so, tune into this episode to hear what it is and how it has impacted both of our hosts!

Christmas is approaching and we are aware that many struggle with this holiday for various kinds of sorrows and expectations not feeling like they’re being met. Some are grieving the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, or even the lack of one. Singleness is obviously hard at Christmastime as family and friends gather to celebrate and share memories of the year. This is no exception for Christians either. Is it possible to have peace and joy while being single? Rachel asks Natalie hard questions about this topic in today’s episode, and Natalie courageously shares the struggle in this, as well as offers solid encouragement and advise to those who empathize with her.

God has so graciously allowed the world the opportunity to join together with His people, the Israelites, to be one family, to those who accept Jesus’ gift of salvation.As we discovered last month, we also are united together as one army under the Lord of Armies. He’s given us Holy Spirit to counsel and defend us, His heavenly army to fight alongside us, as well as our brothers and sisters on earth.One of the most vital things to protect in this family is our unity. The Devil works hard to create division among us, so that we won’t be the Christ’s example of hope, light, or love to this hurting world. When we become aware of this, we can make, “every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3When we do keep the unity, God does mighty work through His body of believers, joining the…

Thank you to every Air Force, Army, Marine, National Guard, Navy, Reservist, Chaplain, and Veteran who is and/or has served your country, and thank you to each of your family members as well. We truly appreciate the sacrifices you make every day for your country and our freedom.

Do you know who’s on your team? Who’s helping to fight for you?

Does everyone around you think you’ve got everything together, but deep down you feel like you’re falling apart? Have you or are you addicted to any kind of substances? Drugs, alcohol, sex, eating disorders, etc. to feel satisfied, but nothing seems to relieve the pain or satisfy you’re longing? Melanie courageously shares a piece of her story with you and gives excellent suggestions of what you can do to get out of the pit and find abundant life again! It is possible. You’re not lost of too far broken.

When your back’s against the wall and you feel alone, God’s strength will help you out. When you feel like everything has been lost, God’s strength will provide. When you’re in a heavy season, God’s strength will help you endure. But how? How to you identify and trust in God’s strength instead of your own? How do you look for it in times of weakness? Is there something you can do to learn this now in order to be prepared later?

Do you wonder what impact you’re making on your children’s and/or grandchildren’s lives? Do you question whether your mentoring is really bringing value to those you’re discipling? God most often uses you in your seasons of suffering to see where He’s working and how you can be an effective instrument for Him and His work. No matter where you’re at in life right now, find out the incredible opportunities God has for you, even when it seems impossible.

Do you know there’s a war taking place you cannot see, and that you’ve actually been a part of it? Spiritual warfare is something a lot of us in North America fear talking about. We want to avoid the topic because if we’re ignorant about it, we can pretend it doesn’t exist, right?

This episode is loaded with goodies you’re not going to want to miss!Join us in celebrating season one as Sammy and Rachel recap some highlights from the year and discover the powerful topic they’ll be digging into for season two!Do you have a question or story to share with us? We’d love to hear it! Email us at in****************@gm***.com. Please share our podcast with your family and friends, and leave us a review. We greatly appreciate your support!We’ll see you in August for season two! Have a great summer!