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Encountering Jesus (with Matthew Clark) - Episode 668
9 mei 2022 · 47 min
We might feel lost, but Jesus is never lost. Today, I have had my friend, Matthew Clark, with me on my podcast, talking about such things.
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Tea Time Tuesday: I Want to Have Tea with Mary - Episode 667
3 mei 2022 · 41 min
Today, for Tea Time Tuesday, I have so many fun things to share—a favorite book I just put on my coffee table once again, a recipe, and what I have been studying.
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Your Opinion, Please? - Episode 666
2 mei 2022 · 33 min
It would help me so much if you could tell me specifically how I can best encourage you? What areas do you most want me to write about, speak about, podcast about—be specific!
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Tea Time Tuesday: Learning the Dance of Joy in the Arms of the Father - Episode 665
26 april 2022 · 40 min
"We have a choice to dance, to love, to sing, to live fully alive as long as He is alive in our imagination, in our thoughts, in our worship—to celebrate His daily presence." May God give you ears to hear and His grace to live fully during this time. I hope this podcast encourages you today. Lees meer
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Walking in the King's Counsel: The Way of Wisdom (with Nathan Clarkson) - Episode 664
25 april 2022 · 21 min
We all walk by the voices in our head. Today, Nathan and I recorded a podcast about his new book, The Way of Kings, and what it looks like to walk in the wise counsel of the king of kings.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Jesus Teaches us the Way of a Servant - Episode 663
19 april 2022 · 36 min
Jesus built deep relationships for three years with a dozen men and a few others in a community of friends.His ministry was small and personal, meeting needs, eating meals, living life with a focussed few, serving and dying for them.
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A Great Estate is Built One Brick at a Time - Episode 662
18 april 2022 · 27 min
As Nathan and I share about what shapes one's understanding of what it means to be royalty, God's holy subjects, as stewards of all that is his, I am reminded that the faith he now holds dear was built over countless thousands of days, with stories told, love given, conversations had, training give over and over again. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: What's Up With the Clarksons? - Episode 661
12 april 2022 · 36 min
This week reminded me that our family was shaped by feasting, talking, laughing, being together over and over and over again. And this is how we celebrated our closeness and mutual legacy of family friendship this week.
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The Way of Kings (with Nathan Clarkson) - Episode 660
11 april 2022 · 17 min
Since Nathan was little, he has been cultivating the hero that was inside his heart. Now, he decided to write a book that would come along parents to inspire their children to imagine themselves becoming a hero in their own stories. The Way of Kings is a beautiful book written with you in mind. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Learning How to Die as the Key to a Peaceful Life (with Joy Clarkson) - Episode 659
5 april 2022 · 50 min
This week, I have been pondering death and dying to self. If only I had known that was the secret to my life of worship—giving up my rights, pouring out my life, choosing to serve others as Christ did, and living into the joy of the Holy Spirit surging through my life to bring His light and love to bear. Lees meer
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Be "For" Your People! - Episode 658
4 april 2022 · 13 min
Being "for" someone does not mean that they will always exhibit the kind of behavior or character we deem admirable. But it is looking at our children with unconditional love and cultivating eyes that see the possibilities in the midst of the "terrible twos" of toddlers or hormonal teen years. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Joy: A Spiritual Discipline To Cultivate - Episode 657
29 maart 2022 · 52 min
Our world is very troubled now and has been for a long time. Yet, I have learned that cultivating joy, being a light bearer is a spiritual discipline to practice, employ in the demands of every day life.
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Celebrating Life in the Everyday - Episode 656
28 maart 2022 · 24 min
Some things are more important than all the piles of "to do's." Time with my very precious daughter, where we would invest in one another's lives, talk, make memories drove me to put everything aside for one day and to make the spontaneous commitment. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Diligence Builds Legacy - Episode 655
22 maart 2022 · 45 min
So much to share about on this Tea Time Tuesday podcast: music, lentil soup recipe, 2 books to read, stories about Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mozart. Blessings and blessings to all of you today!
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A Heart for Serving Others: 10 Gifts of Heart: Chapter 5 (#1) - Episode 654
21 maart 2022 · 29 min
Serving others, when it becomes a habit, becomes an art form that can bring great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment to us and our families.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Do Not Despair - Episode 653
15 maart 2022 · 36 min
I decided I could slip in one more Tea Time Tuesday! Today I'll share about umbrellas, spiritual trends in America, and a new book, The Resilient Pastor, along with a chat with Pastor Glenn Pakiam.
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Cristina Odone: Director of the Family Policy at the Centre for Social Justice - Episode 652
14 maart 2022 · 36 min
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting a kindred spirit: Cristina Odone, who works as the Director of The Family Policy at The Centre for Social Justice. Her story was so amazing that I knew I wanted to have her join me on a podcast so that you could hear it. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Strength & Hope Amidst Adversity - Episode 651
8 maart 2022 · 42 min
I share many thoughts this week about my eye accident, why I am having surgery, and what I have learned over many years of how to become a dependable and wise warrior in this broken world.
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Graciousness & Thoughtfulness: The Heart of Manners (10 Gifts of Heart) - Episode 650
7 maart 2022 · 33 min
When a child grows up developing graciousness as they go, they will have it as a treasure the rest of their lives.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Pancakes, Patience, & London - Episode 649
1 maart 2022 · 36 min
Today, I'll share all about my trip to London, some tasty food, and what I have been pondering lately about cultivating patience and flexibility.
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Cultivating Virtue & Character in the Real World: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 3 (#2) - Episode 648
28 februari 2022 · 26 min
Character is the pool from which our children will live and make all of their life decisions. Virtue takes a lifetime to build, yet is it one of the best gifts we can give or our children.
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Winnie the Pooh, Friendship, & Tea Time Tuesday - Episode 647
22 februari 2022 · 44 min
When we feel someone knows us and still loves us and understands us and our deepest thoughts and dreams, we are so very grateful. I pray you will feel seen, loved and affirmed in our time together for Tea Time Tuesday.
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Shaping A Heart with Character: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 3 (#1) - Episode 646
21 februari 2022 · 37 min
To give our children a virtuous heart, to teach them to value hard work, patience, relationship skills, truth-telling, keeping their word and so much more is to bless them for their whole life.
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Tea, Anyone? (Tea Time Tuesday: Aggressively Happy) - Episode 645
15 februari 2022 · 40 min
How I wish I could have each of you over for tea to my little home today. I would pick your brain, hear your thoughts and dreams, share with you mine. To have the opportunity to share in real friendship is one of the treasures of my life. So join me today for another Tea Time Tuesday podcast! Lees meer
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Giving the Gift of Friendship: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 2 (#2) - Episode 644
14 februari 2022 · 27 min
Our children will adopt a "putting others first" heart only if we first help them have God's mind about selflessness. Instructing our children in what it truly means to put the needs of others first will enable them to be great friends and have great friends. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Peace Be Yours, Beloved - Episode 643
8 februari 2022 · 37 min
This week, after reading some news reports, I felt a little anxious about the state of affairs. I did a little study on peace in scripture. I hope you will enjoy it.
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A Heart for Friendship: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 2
7 februari 2022 · 43 min
Just the other day, I was looking at old photos and found a favorite from some friends I used to spend a weekend a year with at the beach before or after our California conference—I could never have made it through all the years without my sweet friends. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Ely: A Magical, Magnificent Town - Episode 641
1 februari 2022 · 45 min
Ely has for many years been one of my very favorite towns in the UK. What a gift it was that a sweet friend of mine invited me to go on a little 2 day explore together to have fun once again in the Magical Medieval town.
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Cultivating An Authentic Life of Faith: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 1 (#2) - Episode 640
31 januari 2022 · 43 min
While every family has its own story and each puzzle of life is different, there are some practical ways we can make the life of faith tangible to our children and those are the focus of the second half of this chapter!
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Tea Time Tuesday: What To Do When You Are Lost - Episode 639
25 januari 2022 · 46 min
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A Heart for Faith: 10 Gifts of Heart, Chapter 1
24 januari 2022 · 22 min
The world of teens is focused on their test scores as they graduate from high school. But what if God wants us to focus on a different kind of preparation before they leave our homes?
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Adventure or Another Cup of Tea: Introducing the Adventures of Miss Tea Cup - Episode 637
18 januari 2022 · 44 min
I have a family of tea cups that sit together on my shelf wherever I live. Stay tuned — you will be seeing my adventures with tea cup in hand. I have some adventures planned this very week. As mom of 4, I learned to see life as an adventure and to create a sense of joyful adventures along the way, even in mundane days. Lees meer
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Passing On A Heart for Virtue: 10 Gifts to Give Your Children Before They Leave Home - Episode 636
17 januari 2022 · 54 min
In the weeks ahead, I will be hosting a podcast series from my book, 10 Gifts of Heart, a book Clay and I wrote to focus on the habits we wanted our children to have before they left our home and entered the world as adults. Today, I talk with my friend, Dr. Michael Ward, about his book, After Humanity, and we discuss the role virtue plays in the shaping of character. Be inspired. Lees meer
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Cultivating A Beautiful Life - Episode 635
11 januari 2022 · 37 min
We cannot pass on civility, beauty, intelligence, excellence of mind and heart, if we do not ourselves make these virtues a goal of our lives. Whatever we pursue and cultivate will determine what we are also able to pass on to all who we encounter.
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A New Year Awakens Wonder & Inspiration - Episode 634
10 januari 2022 · 26 min
On today's podcast, I talk about making your life whole in mind, body, character, and actions so that those who listen to you have a virtuous, good, right model to follow. Jesus said, "The student when fully trained will be like his teacher." And so, our children who look to us as teachers, call us to become our best selves. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: A New Year Begins - Episode 633
4 januari 2022 · 36 min
We all get so caught up with making one more meal, getting one more chore done, but it is truly our personal relationships that will see us through hard times. We must make time to say, "I am so grateful to be with you today. How are you?"
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Covering A Multitude Of Sin With Love
3 januari 2022 · 22 min
While it is incredibly wonderful to set our standards high and live within these great ideals, we must hold ourselves to a standard of grace, not perfection.
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2022: A New Year, A Time To Celebrate - Episode 631
31 december 2021 · 8 min
There is a life and hope and energy in this celebrating. It brings all earthly struggles into perspective, a baby bringing life that would conquer all ills, calm all storms, wrest all evil powers, heal all wounds.
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Decluttering Your Soul: Planning A Year For Joy In 2022 - Episode 630
30 december 2021 · 36 min
There are so many ways to feel guilty or less than, but when we seek Him and His priorities and free ourselves from the burdens we are not meant to carry, we will find strength and purpose for each day. I pray you have a wonderful New Year and a light soul. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Today, I Offer You A Red Rose - Episode 629
21 december 2021 · 43 min
For today's Tea Time Tuesday, I share all about our family's music, food, life, Christmas plans, inspiration. Let me know if you enjoy my ramblings. Hoping you have a wonderful week!
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Shepherd's Meal: Written On Our Hearts - Episode 628
20 december 2021 · 20 min
There was something so special about that first Shepherds' Meal that we couldn't wait to "do it again next year." And so we have. In the thirty-plus years since then, our family has enjoyed a Shepherds' Meal every Christmas Eve, no matter where we lived. Even the preparation has become a tradition—a family affair. Lees meer
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Weathering the Storms of Difficult People: Help I'm Drowning - Episode 627
15 december 2021 · 26 min
One of my biggest challenges in this very fraught and emotional storm was that as a young, naive believer, I didn't know some of the worst hurts in my life would come from others who called themselves Christians.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Discipleship Is A Heart Issue - Episode 626
14 december 2021 · 37 min
We can exist within the mundane moments of motherhood or marriage or work longer if we know that somehow it is meaningful to our over-arching life story, when we serve and patiently give of our energy to meet the needs of others.
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God Loves You 10,000 - Episode 625
13 december 2021 · 22 min
Every single morning when we awaken, God's mercy sees our frailty and provides for a covering of grace through every moment we fall short of perfection. Every day, we can live in the freedom to know we are forgiven.
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We Always Tell the Truth: Our 24 Family Ways #24 - Episode 624
8 december 2021 · 32 min
Learning to think clearly and Biblically, in order to be able to fight the formulas and ways of other men takes practice and investment of time---and it is the one way all children need to grow--to learn to think well, to learn to see the fallacies, false doctrine and rules that are man made and not in scripture--it requires thinking and being a steward of the word. Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Why We Should Rejoice - Episode 623
7 december 2021 · 40 min
Tea is magical. Whatever you need, warmth, cooling down, cheer, calm, or peace — you can find it in a few moments where you take time to sit quietly and care for your soul.
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The Wisdom of Cultivating Joy this Christmastide - Episode 622
6 december 2021 · 35 min
Life will always hold difficulties beyond what we ever imagined; sadness, broken-heartedness, deep disappointments. Yet, our commitment to keeping a grid of joy will carry us through and allow us to get up, time after time, to live one more day worshipping Him right in the midst of our stories. Lees meer
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We Exercise Self-Control: Our 24 Family Ways #23 - Episode 621
1 december 2021 · 27 min
Education of morals, habits, character and faith determine the foundations upon which a life will be built. Strong foundations lend themselves to vast structures. Make a plan today about how you will build those foundations into your own life and that of your children! Lees meer
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Tea Time Tuesday: Preparing Room In Your Heart For Friendship - Episode 620
30 november 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
I've found that the best way to cultivate a true, deep-rooted friendship is to commit to seeking them out, intentionally going out of our way to invite a new friend over for a cup of tea and a deep discussion.
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Hope In Christ, The Foundation Of Our Faith - Episode 619
29 november 2021 · 36 min
Now is the time for us to kindle our hope, encourage one another and to stay fast as we live faithfully.