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We have all struggled at some point to understand God's will and purpose for our lives. And in different seasons, we may also feel like we are missing out, forgotten or doing less important work than what He has for us. That simply isn't true!
God's will is at work all the time and He invites us to join Him. We miss out on His will when we don't accept those invitations. He gives us assignments in life that fulfill His will in our life and in our world.
God is inviting you to fulfill His purpose for your life in the assignments He is placing around you. You are not too young, too old, too late, and you don't need to do it perfectly. You are right where you are supposed to be.
If you are in the middle of God's will, you are never missing out, forgotten, or doing work that is less than. Be faithful with the assignments He gives you because you never know where they will lead you.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Heather discuss:
- Discovering they were in a magazine together in 1992 and how being faithful to writing brought Heather to where she is today
- Moments they felt like they missed out on opportunities as they shifted focus from raising careers to raising their children
- The fear of missing out, feeling forgotten and less important
- Understanding and finding God's purpose in the various assignments He calls you to throughout your life
- What motherhood taught Candace about God's will and purpose for her life
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During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to spend some quality time with Apostle Paul, the chief bully of ancient believers who was so gob-smacked by grace on the way to Damascus that he experienced a radical conversion, went on to write at least 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, and laid the foundation for what we now call systematic theology. Eminent Pauline scholar F.F. Bruce describes his dramatic transformation from anti-Christian crusader to Christian missionary like this: "With astonishing suddenness the persecutor of the church became the apostle of Jesus Christ. He was in mid-course as a zealot for the law, bent on checking a plague which threatened the life of Israel, when, in his own words, he was 'apprehended by Christ Jesus' and constrained to turn right round and become a champion of the cause, which up to that moment, he had been endeavoring to exterminate, dedicated henceforth to building up what he had been doing his best to demolish." Paul's striking turn-about proves that in the spiritual realm old dogs can most certainly learn new tricks and more importantly, our Savior can mold the hardest of human hearts into the beautiful shape of God and others-honoring humility. I think today is going to provide some much-needed fresh encouragement for those of you who've been tempted to give up praying for a precious, albeit hard-hearted, loved one in your corner of the world. So please grab a cup of coffee and your Bible - unless you're driving or cleaning the keyboard of your laptop with a Q-tip, of course - and come hang out on the porch with us!
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I have Mark Batterson with me today and he's got a new book coming out titled, "Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything" on April 4th 2023! In today's episode we reminisce old times spent together, dive into topics discussed in his new book and share lots of laughs along the way.
Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC and is the author of 23 books including the New York Times bestselling The Circle Maker.
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So often God calls us to go to places we don't want to go and do things we might not be inclined to do. In this episode, Christine Caine reminds us that just because something is hard or inconvenient doesn't mean it's bad or isn't from God. We need the Holy Spirit to guide us along the way because we can't achieve our calling all on our own. This episode will empower you to stay faithful in the process - even when it's uncomfortable - so you can step up and into your destiny.
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During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to talk about the spirit of radical generosity that permeated the early church in the book of Acts. Those ancient Christ-followers were so gifted at giving, they made Santa look bush league! In fact, the very first time the Greek word koinonia - which means a close fellowship between people, emphasizing what is common between them and is defined by participation, sharing, and contribution - is used for the first time in the New Testament in the book of Acts to describe the benevolent community that existed among Christ-followers. Andrew Murray, who was a Scottish missionary, pastor, and author in the late 19th & early 20th century framed the theme of today's conversation with his keen observation: The world asks, "What does a man own?" Christ asks, "How does he use it?" Whether at home, work, or church - true community is a place where people are generous and devoted to one another's well-being. And if you haven't found a community quite like that, we hope this episode might just motivate you to start one! So please grab a cup of coffee and your Bible - unless you're driving or spray-painting Pickleball lines in your driveway, of course - and come hang out on the porch with us!
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What are some things in life that you're too afraid to ask for in fear of disappointment?
In this episode of 'Get Your Hopes Up,' Christy Wright encourages you to boldly ask God for the desires of your heart, while reminding you about the importance of not diluting the dreams that God has given you. She also shares that often times when you try to shield yourself from disappointment, you're actually keeping yourself from seeing God's faithfulness on full display in your life.
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Has pain, disappointment, or failure brought you to a place of hurt, anger, or disgust? Do you feel stuck and find it hard to hold onto faith? In this episode, Christine Caine reminds us that there will be seasons and situations in life we won't understand, but that doesn't mean hope is lost. There remains a path forward. And this episode will empower you to look at your circumstances from a whole new perspective as you live with childlike faith.
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