Episode 61: Out of Control in a Crisis Healing Our Brokenness Podcast Seri...
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Have you ever been out of control? What does the words “out of control” mean to you? What about now? Do you feel out of control in this crisis? If so, what are you doing to combat it? Listen to the latest episode of Healing Our Brokenness podcast to see what it means to be out of control, and what you can do to alleviate some of it. God bless!
We are definitely living in uncertain times. During these times, it is important to keep ourselves anchored in God and his promises. It is also crucial to establish a creative outlet for ourselves, and our kids if they are still at home. Practicing self-care will help our souls and our ability to be resilient when everything around us is on shaky ground. This poem”Season of Uncertainty”, deals with our life as it is right now worldwide. I am currently reminded of God’s goodness as I type this because there are several birds singing their tunes right outside my kitchen window. To God be the glory! Blessings my friends!
Episode 60: Listen to Your Body Healing Our Brokenness Podcast Seri...
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We listen to our friends, our enemies, “our hearts”, the radio, our children, etc. How many of us listen to our bodies? Did you know that listening to your body can give you clarity into listening to the needs, longings, and desires of your soul? Take a listen to this week’s podcast to gain a bigger perspective. Just in case you missed my last podcast, you can grab that one here: Episode 59: The Gift of Margin. God bless!
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.”
3 Elijah was afraid[a] and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 5 Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.
All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6 He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.
7 The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.
The word “triggered” has become so overly used in this day and age. For those of us who live with trauma/PTSD, triggers are real. And when they occur, gaining solid grounding is what’s needed in order to get past the episode. This poem, entitled, “Triggered” paints a vivid picture of what it’s like.
The act of forgiveness is what we have been commissioned to do. However, it isn’t an easy task. The process itself keeps taking us back to the cross and having us to question our own worthiness with the Savior. This poem reflects just that. God bless!
Episode 59: The Gift of Margin Healing Our Brokenness Podcast Seri...
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Podcast Outline:
What is Margin?
Why is Margin considered a gift?
Benefits vs. Burdens
Ryan Bruce, margin, rushing, hurrying, stressed out, anxiety, episode 59, podcaster, katina horton, podcast life, podcast community
Bible Verses for Reflection:
Zephaniah 3:17 (CEV) The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.
Matthew 11:28-29 (GNTD) “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.”
Through the earth and through the nation, the completion was heard.
“It is finished.”
Yes, he said it.
It was for you and for me.
The conniving and all the striving…
The shedding of blood…
Broke it free.
After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
Episode 58: Living My Best Life Healing Our Brokenness Podcast Seri...
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We are surrounded everyday on social media, via magazine, and television by people who say , ” Living My Best Life”. But, what does that mean? Listen to this week’s podcast to analyze that and more.
Photo by Nicole De Khors
Podcast Outline:
What does “living my best life” mean?
Are you living your best life?
Who gets to decide whether we meet the criteria?
What kind of life did Jesus live?
Reflection Questions
Does your best life include Jesus?
Is your best life only focused on you?
Are you living your best life, and if not, how can you begin to do so?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
This past Friday was Valentine’s Day, and so I decided to treat myself with an aloe vera plant, and a meal. Then, on Saturday morning, I made some oatmeal chocolate chip raisin w/pecan cookies. One thing that I hadn’t done in a while, was to dunk my cookies in milk. Let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed.
A few days ago, I decided that I had better quick make something from the ground turkey that I had let thaw out. The end result: spaghetti with turkey meatballs. The meal came out pretty good, and I realized later that the spices that I used made all the difference. I made the turkey meatballs the first night, and then the spaghetti the second night.
Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. pound of ground turkey meat
3 tablespoons of parsley, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, curry, cumin, turmeric
1/3 cup of Panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup of oatmeal
3 tablespoons of flaxseed meal
(1) 1 lb. box of spaghetti
1/2 cup of olive oil
(2) 16 oz. cans of garlic and herb pasta sauce
Directions:
Dump the panko, oatmeal, flaxseed meal, and all the seasonings into a mixing bowl.
Mix and stir this concoction.
Use a cookie scoop to make the balls, and then your hands if necessary.
Place the balls in a wok or skillet with olive oil.
Cook for about 20 minutes.
While the turkey meatballs are cooking, bowl 5 cups of water with olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Add the pasta and then drain when done cooking.
Dump the pasta back into the pot and add all of the above seasonings into the pot.
Episode 57: Are We Expecting Too Much? Healing Our Brokenness Podcast Seri...
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Do you expect too much of other people? What about yourself ? Did you know that expectations are tied into limitations? In case you missed our last episode, you can catch it here: “The Gift of Limitations”. Click down below to listen to this week’s episode to see how you fit in.
Photo by Samantha Hurley
Reflection Questions:
What areas are you expecting too much of yourself?
What areas are you expecting too much of others?
What areas are others expecting too much of you?
How can you tie in limitations to your unreasonable expectations?
Bible Verses for Meditation:
The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. 16 Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. 17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 18 Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.”
