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Planning For & Creating A Beautiful Life with Shelly Miller - Episode #369
24 februari 2020 · 48 min
Never under-estimate the power of kindness to help someone make it through. A vase of flowers, an email, a cup of tea or coffee, a candle, a short visit, a cleaned house, all of these can shift the mood and place of emotional havoc to one of "I think I can make it." Lees meer
I hope you enjoy our chat today and prepare a place and a time of kindness for yourself or someone you love.
You can find my wonderful friend and her books at: https://www.instagram.com/shellymillerwriter/
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Five Ways to Be Well & Strong for the Long Run With Kristen Emme - Episode #368
19 februari 2020 · 40 min
Kristen was on her way for a weekend trip with her husband, but we raced to Joy's apartment and quickly recorded some thoughts we had all been sharing. Her desire to help women live a healthy life-style, to live strong is contagious. She is in the process of putting together all sorts of inspiration that I know will encourage you, so be sure to follow her at for more to come. https://www.emmerandearth.com Lees meer
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Why Education Matters & Adventures in Scotland - Episode #367
17 februari 2020 · 52 min
God has created human beings to have a great capacity to use their brains to understand, learn, study, comprehend, create, invent, debate. And so one of the stewardships we have as moms is to take responsibility for our children's minds. God will hold all of us accountable for how we were faithful to shape and train their minds for his glory. It is one of the equal ways we are commanded to worship God. It is a glory to God when we seek to fill and expand our brains to be superior in thinking skills Lees meer
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Flourishing in the Meantime, Part 2 - Episode #366
12 februari 2020 · 21 min
The secret to becoming content and to cultivating happiness in your story is learning to make a plan to flourish right where you are, as a habit. Today, I speak about practicing holy attitudes that will serve you well as you grow and mature and live well in this long journey of life. I pray it inspired you. Lees meer
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Flourishing in the Meantime, Part 1 - Episode #365
10 februari 2020 · 34 min
Seems we all have lots of meantime when we are waiting for something to happen when we will be happier or freer or more fulfilled. I have learned that waiting for any other circumstance or person to fulfill all the felt needs of your life is a wrongly directed expectation. It is a process to learn, but only as we learn how to flourish in all those meantimes when we are waiting, (for a spouse, for enough money, for children or for children to be out of diapers or out of teenage hormones, or a new house or whatever), it is possible to flourish. Today, I am speaking about how to flourish while you are waiting. I have learned it over many years and was not always patient, but it has served me well. Lees meer
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Bulding a Great Legacy, One Day at a Time: Part 2 - Episode #364
5 februari 2020 · 19 min
Today, as you contemplate Him, and His work, may you decide to keep fervent and patient and strong in His call to use you in your life time to bring His kingdom work to bear on a world that is desperate for His touch and redemption.
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Bulding a Great Legacy, One Day at a Time: Part 1 - Episode #363
3 februari 2020 · 30 min
Your faithfulness matters. Your choice to trust God is ringing out cheers in the heavenliness because it is so rare. Lees meer
Join me today and be encouraged in your own life to live faithfully.
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We All Need Grace Every Day - Episode #362
29 januari 2020 · 25 min
Understanding the importance of the gift of grace has really helped me respond to the daily dilemmas and frustrations of life in a household of four children. As we go through our days, for instance, I try to be mindful that, to God, relationships are always a top priority. I try to think of ways I can model for my children the redemptive grace and love of Jesus--and also influence them to extend grace to others through their actions and their attitudes. Lees meer
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Living By Formula or Faith? - Episode #361
27 januari 2020 · 32 min
We have great freedom in Christ. Don't give it up for a yoke of slavery to any thing, any one, or any set of rules! Being a great mom is not about rules or formula--it is more like a dance--moving to the rhythms of life, listening and paying attention to the mood of the music in your children's lives and choreographing wisdom as the words to the song. Lees meer
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When Darkness Comes, Cultivate Light - Episode #360
22 januari 2020 · 41 min
I choose gladness and will live fully in this season and grow little by little--knowing God is holding my hand and leading me, as new roles are opening even in this stage of my life—being a mother-in-law and grandmother! Will you join me?
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What Makes a Mom Feel Desperate? - Episode #359
20 januari 2020 · 43 min
It may be hard to believe, but loneliness has been a constant companion for me for many years. It causes me to ache inside, sometimes, bringing tears to my eyes and a longing for community. I yearn for like-minded kindred spirits-- who also "like" me! Lees meer
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Nurturing God-sized Dreams - Episode #358
15 januari 2020 · 28 min
All of us were made by God to do a work in this world that would bring Him great glory and that would point to His light and beauty. We were created in His image, in His spiritual likeness, but with our own personality, skills, messages and drives. Each of us has the opportunity to live out a great story--one in which His power, His love, His light can touch everything we do. But only if we are dreamers--dreamers for His glory. Lees meer
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Moving from Desperate to Hopeful: A Journey - Episode #357
13 januari 2020 · 38 min
The difference between desperate and hope is that one life lacks meaning and is just filled with endless, meaningless work. The other life has the same amount of work, but is filled with the anticipation of working hand in hand with God for an eternal result that will truly shape and protect generations. This work fills a heart with the fire to live the impossible. Lees meer
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It's A New Year to Own Your Life - Episode #356
8 januari 2020 · 33 min
I have found over the years that many people seem to know "God's will" for me and are free with advice. But I want to hear Him, follow Him and please Him. I am feeling the rumblings in my heart to pull back further from culture and expectations of others to have more time intentionally to invest on those areas that are on His heart, and to make sure I have time with real live people to be personal and focused in my love. But before I make any decisions, I must go to Him to hear His voice. Lees meer
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DeCluttering Your Soul: A New Year's Tradition - Episode #355
6 januari 2020 · 33 min
If we do not keep our heart free from those things that would bring darkness, discouragement, criticism, fear, despair, we will not be able to accomplish all of the other tasks we have planned for our year. He must be at the center of our peaceful and trusting heart. But even as in marriage or parenting or friendship, as issues must be communicated and discussed, so our heart issues must come to the light and be talked about with Him, so that we can declutter our souls. Lees meer
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A People to Belong To & Pillars of Strength, Joy and Sally - Episode #354
3 januari 2020 · 36 min
Home fires, traditions shared, meals eaten in fellowship together over the messages of life, values upheld, histories made and the stories of them told and celebrated are the roots that go deep into the heart of a child to keep them tethered to the truth of the Gospel and the foundations of faith. Lees meer
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Wishing You Peace This New Year! - Episode #353
30 december 2019 · 46 min
Storms will assault our lives. We feel the storms of culture, of politics, of battles in our homes with sinful, immature people, (including us), in church, in almost all of the aspects of life. Yet, Jesus was the storm calmer. This year as I go into my new year, I am pondering how to allow Him to calm my storms, to give me perspective on how to see the circumstances of my life. Lees meer
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Traditions That Knit Hearts Together, Oxford fun & Joy Clarkson - Episode #352
23 december 2019 · 39 min
Your home is a laboratory of the life of Christ, where He can be seen through the incarnation of himself through our music, our love, our feasts, our faith, our peace and the comfort we receive from belonging to Him. Hidden impressions of faith are laid strategically over years of celebrating Christmas together on the foundations of our children's hearts that will speak to them of His hope in their lives long after they have left home. This year, practice those that build the beauty, mystery and hope that baby Jesus came to give. Lees meer
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Mamas: The Conductors of Love, & Close Friendships for Life - Episode #351
18 december 2019 · 32 min
Michelle Myers of Sheworkshisway.com joined me today for a great podcast about mentorship of our children and beauty in our family amidst real life. I know you will enjoy it. Michelle started a community for working women to find encouragement in their day to day lives. Lees meer
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G is for Giving: The Mark of Christ On Our Lives- Episode #350
16 december 2019 · 33 min
In my home, we did our best, but our best was certainly not perfection. We just had committed hearts toward our kids and the desire to shape their souls to respond passionately to their Creator. He came with grace and truth to bring life and wholeness into our hearts. We strive to follow His example in the lives of our children. We are not guided by culture, or what other moms feel is the "right way", but we are led by God. We walk in the power of the Holy Spirit and rest in His grace. Lees meer
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Tend Your Heart and Celebrate You - Episode #349
11 december 2019 · 43 min
Clothe your heart with a decision to take joy every day—notice God's fingerprints, see the colors and beauty, and breathe the moments of every day into your memory with as much grace as your heart will allow. This is the day the Lord has made---practice rejoicing and you will find yourself more content. And lastly, give yourself generously to someone who needs a lift, a word of encouragement, a call, hope—give one bit of yourself to someone outside of your family, and your heart will be lifted when you exercise compassion on someone less fortunate than you. Lees meer
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Dispelling Darkness: Becoming Light Keepers in Our Homes - Episode #348
9 december 2019 · 50 min
I look back to my childhood years as the time I learned all about making my home a place of life and food and fun--to my mom who taught us to work, to greet, to serve little trays of food around the house and to learn to love serving the life of Jesus, to enjoy celebrating the breadth of life well in the walls of our home. Lees meer
This Christmas, I pray you'll find ways to spread Christmas cheer first to your own home—and then maybe invite someone in to enjoy it with you!
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Mentoring: To Be a Model For Your Children - Episode #347
6 december 2019 · 35 min
Because I wanted to be of encouragement to women who are choosing faithful work day after day, my team dreamed with me about having a membership site where women could fill up spiritually, emotionally, be inspired, feel supported. Life With Sally is a site you might be interested to join so that you can also find something just for you to fill your cup so to speak and to keep inspired along the way. Each month, you will receive an email that connects you to our site. There are already many recordings of Bible studies, (like the one we are sharing with you today on my podcast), studies of books for children, art and composter studies, recipes and cooking demonstrations, and much more. If you are interested in joining or looking into it, please go HERE to have a look. I hope you will join our community soon. And I hope you will enjoy this podcast which is a sample of what you would hear on my site each month. Happy Weekend. Lees meer
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A Gentle Mama Turns Away Wrath - Episode #346
4 december 2019 · 38 min
There is no absolute solution or formula to calming every angry quarrel. Yet, wisdom from Proverbs has often saved the moment for my family. A hormonal teen, an exhausted toddler, an exasperated school-aged child, or a husband who is angry—all of these long to be treated with focused attention, an understanding heart, and a loving response. Lees meer
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Hope for a Dark World, with Malcolm Guite: Keeping Advent
2 december 2019 · 37 min
Today on my podcast, I am introducing you to my friend, Malcolm Guite, a scholar in Cambridge, a Poet and very winsome and informative teacher. You will love hearing about why and how we celebrate Christ throughout the church year.
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The Lord is In Heaven, Ruling Over All! Blessed Thanksgiving - Episode #345
27 november 2019 · 9 min
May we all bring a smile to God's face today, because of the appreciation in our hearts and on our lips and in our deeds for His faithfulness, righteousness, generosity and love. I pray you have the happiest of Thanksgivings!
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Celebrating to Bring Light, Beauty, Healing, Encouragement and Comfort - Episode #344
25 november 2019 · 30 min
There is so very much to be thankful for as we prepare to embark on another Thanksgiving holiday. I hope that you have a blessed Thanksgiving day with your family, and that all of your senses are delighted.
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Best of Sally: Life is Harder Than We Expected, Part 2
20 november 2019 · 31 min
God has used the humbling circumstances of having a family and being married to bring me to my knees. He has used these very circumstances to humble me, and to thus develop more compassion for others who also struggle. Lees meer
Join Misty and I here, as we discuss the ways life has been difficult, and what we've learned along the way.
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Best of Sally: Life is Harder Than We Expected, Part 1
18 november 2019 · 23 min
Our children are watching our responses as we walk through difficulties. They want to know if we really believe the things we teach them. They need to see us lean into Jesus in those times.
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Best of Sally: Becoming A Friend Worth Having
13 november 2019 · 26 min
Having moved 17 times, 6 times internationally, I have learned that friendships really don't usually just happen. Most of the community I now have, have happened as a result of me calling people, having gatherings in my home, making memories with women who inspire me. It is like planting a garden. When I till the soil and plant the seed of love, encouragement, thoughtfulness and reaching out, the seeds of friendship just naturally grow. Lees meer
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A Season to Simplify - Episode #340
12 november 2019 · 36 min
I had the privilege of talking with Emily last week to discuss why we all need to constantly take a step back, to plan what really matters, to invest in the real—in real love, real conversations, real food, real rest, real faith. Lees meer
I hope you will be greatly inspired by our conversation, but even more, I hope her book will be of great help to you as you seek to live sustainably, peacefully, joyfully.
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Best of Sally: Bringing Order and Cultivating Home Life
11 november 2019 · 37 min
To make sure my home, for my family and friends, is indeed the last homely house and that all that has been excellent and worthwhile over the ages is celebrated in its walls-- Lees meer
because everyone needs a place to belong and a home where welcome is always fresh with all who cross the doorway.
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Best of Sally: Training Our Children in Character
6 november 2019 · 27 min
I hope you will enjoy today's podcast, another in the Best of Sally series, all about training our children to be virtuous. A number of women have asked me to speak about the area of training children, so hope it will be of encouragement to you. Of course, same principles apply to us grown up children. Enjoy! Lees meer
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Best of Sally: Feasting and Living in Grace
4 november 2019 · 34 min
We hope you'll enjoy this podcast about the importance and joy of feasting, and how it complements a home focused on living in grace!
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Best of Sally: Loving and Fearing God is Most Important
30 oktober 2019 · 57 min
Serving a holy God, living for his glory is our goal. Lees meer
If this is not built into the warp and woof of your life, then when it comes to adulthood and worshipping and reverencing God, there will be no pattern, no practiced understanding of what it means to love and obey our Lord with wholehearted devotion.
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Best of Sally: Raising Boys to Be Good Men
28 oktober 2019 · 43 min
Today, Nathan and I talk about what it looks like to be a good man and how to shape your boys' hearts so that they will grow in their self-image to wanting to be a good man in their generation—a good man who is willing to be a part of bringing God's goodness and light and morality back into a culture that longs to be led and taught. Lees meer
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Different Child: A Marathon, Not a Sprint
23 oktober 2019 · 27 min
Nathan and Sally wrote a book called Different: The Story of an Out of the Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him. In this episode, they discuss the long term pathway of walking through all the stages of life with a child who will always deal with his or her issues and how to live this life with grace, patience and sustainability. Lees meer
You will find encouragement and sympathy for your own life and inspiration about how to live this puzzle of life with contentment and Peace.
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5 Best Ways to Love Your Boys (And Girls)!- Episode #333
21 oktober 2019 · 25 min
If I could point to one thing that truly had an impact in my children, it was giving them a foundation of unconditional love. Generous, overwhelming, words of affirmation, an expectation of forgiveness, acts of service, and many more gestures of love is what opened our children's hearts to listen to our messages about God. Lees meer
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God's Unconditional Love: His Remarkable Power That Holds Us - Episode #331
16 oktober 2019 · 33 min
Why do I focus on God's love and grace so much? Because Love is the source of all life. It is Him reincarnated through us. Love fuels faith and hope and inspires to overcome. And so I speak of love--the acting out of love which brings light to darkness, satisfaction to a starving heart, comfort to a lonely soul, sympathy to hurt feelings. Love never fails. May our love muscles grow stronger and stronger until we see Him, Love incarnate, face to face. Lees meer
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God Loves Diversity - Episode #330
14 oktober 2019 · 31 min
I hope you will enjoy our podcast today and the importance of having a heart, and seeing inside of all of those God brings into your life. And I pray you and your children will have the privilege of reaching out to share the love of Christ with them.
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Creating a Culture of Unconditional Love - Episode #329
11 oktober 2019 · 23 min
Crafting a culture of love requires that I as a mom become the conductor of a loving and generous heart that leads all of my children to understand gracious, generous, sacrificial, validating, forgiving love. To create such a culture requires planning, intention, mature responses, words of life and affirmation, patience, and just lots and lots of unconditional love. Lees meer
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New Children's Book: Only You Can Be You & Nathan & Me - Episode #328
9 oktober 2019 · 29 min
In our first picture book, bestselling author Sally Clarkson and her son Nathan encourage children on the journey to discovering their strengths. Mother and son duo draw on themes from their first book, Different, the emotive story of Nathan's experiences growing up with mental illness and learning disabilities and Sally's journey to loving him unconditionally. With the powerful truth that what makes you different makes you great, Only You Can Be You will help children embrace their differences and celebrate the differences in others. Lees meer
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What Downton Abbey & Motherhood Have in Common - Episode #327
7 oktober 2019 · 39 min
Today, Misty and I are talking about our reactions to watching Downton, and the parallels we saw between the movie and motherhood. We hope you'll listen in, and also that you'll be sure to get your own copy of Mom Heart Moments, which launches out into the world TOMORROW Lees meer
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Don't Stress Out: It Will Kill You, Find a Smile in Your Heart - Episode #326
4 oktober 2019 · 22 min
Though there are many letters to answer, piles to organize, rooms to clean, groceries to shop for, people to call back, ad infinitum, I will lay them all in the file folders of heaven for God to keep. I have learned that they will all still be here tomorrow, and that God wants me to leave my burdens alone--as He is the father, I the toddler and He will indeed work in all of my circumstances without my help. But if I take responsibility to take care of my own heart and soul, I will last much longer, much better, and even have peace and quietness if I take time to rest. Lees meer
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The Long Distance Journey of Motherhood - Episode #325
2 oktober 2019 · 30 min
Motherhood keeps going and going! It is a long distance run and often we feel isolated and alone. Today, I am talking with my dear friends Margaret and Holly about the ways we have been challenged by the long-range reality of motherhood. I pray you will know that your long distance run matters every step of the way. We hope you'll enjoy and be encouraged by our conversation! Lees meer
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The Secret Place of Power: Mom Heart Moments 5 - Episode #324
30 september 2019 · 22 min
Do you ever, like me, neglect to answer God's call? Do you ever leave Him waiting? Sometimes we do so because we just don't know what to say. Maybe we are feeling dry and exhausted, and we don't even know what to read in His word.
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Give Your Children the Gift of Loving Who They Are - Episode #323
25 september 2019 · 22 min
Giving your child the gift of acceptance for who they were designed to be is one of the most valuable foundations you can provide. If we want our children to be able to embrace their own spiritual convictions and to be able to go against a secular culture, they must first learn to feel comfortable and confident in who they are, as they are. Lees meer
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Cultivating Beauty to Nurture Hope, Mom Heart Moments 3 - Episode #321
23 september 2019 · 24 min
Our deep longings become a platform for our hope in God. We sense there is something more that we were made for. If we can imagine fulfillment, deep, unconditional love, and long for the 'more" that wrestles inside of us, we can assume it was because God made us for more. Lees meer
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The Legacy of Quiet Times From Mom Heart Moments - Episode #320
18 september 2019 · 22 min
As I began yet another time of study, I was vitally aware of the legacy of these morning times. I had invested literally thousands of hours at the feet of my greatest professor and teacher, Jesus. His words had made the difference between a wasted life and one focused strategically on the issues of eternity. This time was where I received His strength, wisdom, and direction for all the moments of my life—as a woman, wife, mom, daughter, and believer—here Christ had met me daily, shown me His path and His ways, and assured me of His constant companionship. Lees meer
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Have You Accepted Your Invitation? Mom Heart Moments - Episode #319
16 september 2019 · 25 min
Yesterday, the Lord prepared a party for me. I almost didn't go, because I had planned busy-ness and duties for the hours of my day. But, something deep inside spoke to me of His invitation, and so I put everything else aside and drove to the party where He was graciously waiting for me. I am so glad I showed up, as He had prepared so very much for me to enjoy. Lees meer