Expect Something Beautiful with Laura Booz: Recent Episodes
Laura Booz
Laura found a piece of paper on the road—a checklist of required skills for truck drivers. She got to thinking about the requirements outlined in the Bible.
How much of a baby is formed before its mother even knows it's there? It reminded Laura of how God creates us in such amazing ways.
For weeks it seemed to Laura like the only thing she heard about was the coming solar eclipse.
What does the world call success? What does God call success? Laura Booz used a music video to ask her kids those questions.
An encounter with an unusual kind of traveler caused Laura to reflect on God's love for us and how He showed it by sending Jesus.
We are called to love others with the love that God has for us. Laura Booz shows how you don't have to be a public figure to do that.
Laura Booz reminds you that you can take comfort in knowing that God will always come to your rescue when you call.
It was a perfect day for a glass of fresh, cold apple cider. There was just one problem: the apples weren't ripe yet.
Young Laura was given a minor role in a school play. Reflecting on that, she is reminded of the truth about who she is and about who God is.
What do holes in a basement have in common with spiritual watchfulness? Find out from Laura on today's episode.
Laura explains how her wedding rings taught her an important lesson about trusting God's faithfulness for the future instead of pining for the past.
Have you ever had relationships that are strained, but you don't know why? Laura discusses that topic today by looking at Philippians.
While volunteering at a pregnancy care center, Laura was shocked to learn about a superstition about "the year of the sheep."
One year, Laura and her girls planned a Christmas party based on the book "Little Women." After multiple things went wrong, she wondered, "Was it worth it?"
If you fill your mind with God's Word, you may find the truth coming to your mind when you feel like you need it the most.
Laura found herself seeming to live out the pages of a book she was reading. It was a reminder of how we can all approach the Bible.
Laura explains why she thinks receiving forgiveness and granting forgiveness is like riding a mountain bike.
If you've come to faith in Christ, in some way you are a teacher. Laura will explain why.
The messy story of King David made Laura wonder, "Where was God in the midst of all the turmoil?"
Laura's son sometimes grabs himself by the collar and pulls himself toward obedience. She shows us how, by God's grace, we can all learn from her son's example
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same argument with someone over and over? Laura has done this.
Laura lay in bed wondering if she made a mistake by sending her young daughter to a multi-week ballet camp.
Are you looking to anything other than the Lord for satisfaction? When Laura is tempted to do that.
Do you "put on love" as a formality? Or are you letting love affect every other area of life?
As a child, Laura wanted to prove how romantic she was. Hear why her efforts ended in disappointment.
Sometimes you need to keep repeating the truth to yourself, no matter how you feel. Laura did this while throwing a baseball with an eight year old.
Christmas is a time of joy, but it can also accentuate our feelings of pain and loss. Laura gives you hope by telling you of a season of unfulfilled longings.
Laura invites you to listen to one of her family's favorite vintage radio dramas to celebrate Thanksgiving.
A retired couple once came to dinner at Laura's house and went home with black specks in their teeth. Find out why and be inspired to invest in others.
When Laura's first child was born, she felt overwhelmed as a mom. You'll be encouraged to look to God for strength for any situation that makes you feel weak.
When you are suffering, you can get hope in the suffering of our Savior. Laura pondered this while eating hospital ice chips.
Laura had an assignment. She was to watch a teetering tree and pull her husband out of danger if it started to fall the wrong direction.
Sometimes the biggest way to show Christ's love to someone is just to show up and be with them.
Do you ever feel stuck when you try reading the Bible? Laura will give you hope by remembering a time she was stuck in a bumper boat children's ride.
A mystery was unfolding in Laura's corn patch. The solution involved country music, jalapeño peppers and a dirty shirt.
Do you ever struggle to embrace God as a forgiving Father? You'll get a picture of our merciful God when Laura tells you about a gymnastics accident.
When Laura chose to take a certain role in a musical theater production, she discovered she had a lot of things in common with Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The hurt of abuse can last a lifetime. But you can be healed and whole. Laura shows you how to begin the process of healing.
As a child, Laura Booz once found herself sinking under water. In the process she learned quite a bit about the need we all have to be rescued.
When you try to serve others, do you end up feeling depleted? Laura Booz reflects on this as she ponders a generous gift equaling about ninety cents.
When Laura and her family stood at the grave of a tiny baby, they understood the hope of the Resurrection with a new sense of urgency.
When you forget to plan an ending, the consequences can be disastrous. Laura Booz discovered that while public speaking. It's true for your whole life as well.
Who do you call in a crisis? Laura Booz was confronted by that question when her friend struggled to breathe on a snowy day.
Do you ever get discouraged from the role God has called you to in this season of life?
Balloon dart painting seemed like it would be a perfectly romantic date activity. That's what Laura Booz thought. But . . .
Laura Booz found a mysterious note on her driveway. When she read the cryptic words, would she respond in fear or draw closer to the Lord in faith?
It's easy to spend the Christmas season rushing from one commitment to another. In this episode, you'll be reminded why Jesus came for stressed-out people.
Laura Booz was lost in the woods without a flashlight. While wandering around, a gum wrapper taught her something important about the light.