Arise with Amanda K Stout: Recent Episodes
Amanda Stout
Weekly episodes with a certified life coach that cover topics such as personal development, home management, organization, relationships, and faith.
Overcome overwhelm with a brain dump. - Get a piece of paper and a pen, write down EVERYTHING that’s on your mind. Don’t worry about organization, just dump it all. - This helps clear your mind and gives clarity to what’s even in your mind! - Will cover what to do with this list in a different hack, but just the act of brain dumping is so helpful. If you found this tip helpful, get access to the full 30 day challenge here: https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/courses/project-peaceful-purgePPP day 3____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Learn how gratitude reduces stress and overwhelm in this preview of Project Peaceful Purge. - The brain has a negative bias naturally. - Shift that by finding things to be grateful for. this will train your brain to look for the positive rather than the negativeGet access to the full 30 day course here: https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/courses/project-peaceful-purgeDay 20 of Project Peaceful Purge._____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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How to Avoid Debt During the HolidaysJoin Tammy and I as she shares a ton of amazing tips for how to avoid debt while still enjoying the holidaysYou can book a free 15 minute consult with Tammy here:https://calendly.com/pricecoaching/15-minute-sessionIf you want a 1:1 full hour consult:https://calendly.com/pricecoaching/finance-assistanceInstagram: @TheResilientTammyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyZappier/You can find free videos on my page by searching under#moneyminute#collectionscornerYouTube.com:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-FzY2v3fj7_ohf7fRhugA_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Moving Your Body With Grace (Working out as a Christian Mom with Ashley Bertram, Personal Trainer
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Facebook: Renewed Mind & Body Fitness
Instagram: @renewedmindandbodyfitness
Email: renewedmindandbodyfitness@gmail.com
Linktree includes her YouTube & Calendly: https://linktr.ee/ashleybertram _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Bearing the Consequences of Someone Else's Sin
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How to Exchange Busy for Peaceful Productivity Part 3: Break out of Busy and step into Productivity Get clear on what YOUR goals, priorities, and values are * Step into productivity by releasing people pleasing Give yourself permission to say yes to what aligns with those and no to what does not * Assess, Delegate, Cut - https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/blog/assess-delegate-cut Structure your time around your values, goals, and priorities Set up systems and rhythms that are in line with your values, goals, and priorities that automate as much as possible, reducing your need to make decisions. * This will only work long term if you also identify and address the root cause(s) of WHY you are busy.Homework: Share any A-ha's in the comments Download my questions establishing priorities here: https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/f/establishing-priorities-printable and start working through them to identify what actually matters to you. Schedule your free 1:1 call here: https://amandakstout.as.me/initial-strategy-session OR email me at coachamanda@amandakstout.com_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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How to Exchange Busy for Peaceful Productivity Part 2What is the Root Cause of Busyness? People pleasing/sense of obligation, which is rooted in the fear of abandonment or rejection. * Perfectionism, which is rooted in the fear of failure and/or a lack of self worth/value Lack of clarity around priorities/goals/values/identity, can be rooted in a lack of self worth/value OR rooted in not knowing how to think and dream for yourself because you’ve always been told what to do by others. * Avoiding intimacy/buffering, rooted in any of the aboveWe all can step into busy sometimes, because it can be a coping mechanism to help us fill voids or avoid fears. Homework: * Journal: what do you think your tendency towards busy is rooted in? _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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How to Exchange Busy for Peaceful Productivity Masterclass part 1!Today we are going to talk about what the difference is between Busy and Productive.Busy is frantic, million things on the plate, balls drop, feel frazzled, stressed, and overwhelmed, can’t say no, obligation. Self value fluctuates based on what you accomplish. Can feel resentful because you’re committed to things you don’t actually want to do and you feel like your needs/wants are never prioritized. Productive can have the same amount of things that need to be accomplished, but it’s calm, priority based when approaching tasks, grounded in identity and self value. * Busy-ness is rooted in fear and under satan’s yoke Productivity is rooted in faith and under Jesus’s yokeHomework: * Share any A-ha's in the comments! Journal: Looking at the Busy vs Productive scale, where do you feel like you land? (1 being busy 99.9% of the time, 10 being productive 99.9% of the time). Share if you feel comfortable. Download my questions establishing priorities here: https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/f/establishing-priorities-printable and start working through them to identify what actually matters to you._____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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We have all had those nights - when the kids seems to be conspiring to see how sleep deprived they can make us. Today, I share my best tips for how to survive after a night with no sleep as a mom_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join Jackie and I as we talk about overcoming anxiety with gods word. Both of use have experienced significant seasons of anxiety and overwhelm, but with the help of Gods word, we were able to overcome. Listen as we share some of our experiences and lessons learned along the way. You can connect with Jackie via email: jackiedighans@gmail.comYou can also find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dighansjackieHer books are available on Amazon. Covered: https://amzn.to/3QYoT02Covered on a Deeper Level: https://amzn.to/45PE1BmWhat if You Believed: https://amzn.to/3PiuWeU
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Join Mo Spell and I as we talk about how to balance family and business as a Christian Mom. We also talk about how Mo's program, Momentum, can help you if you are struggling with balancing family, business, ministry, and other commitments. You can join Mo's free Facebook community, Grace Based Business, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gracebasedbiz/In the group, you can find the FREE training: Finding your FIELD. Join Momentum here: https://maureenspell.com/the-mompreneur-lab/You can connect with Mo- On her website: maureenspell.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenspell/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mo.spellMo's Bio:Maureen specializes in supporting women as they transition into new seasons of growth and leadership in both their businesses and families. She helps her clients operate from a place of joy, purpose, and excellence.Through coaching, her clients are able to overcome mom-guilt, stress, and burn-out, and achieve success in both their personal and professional lives.By helping clients make key mindset shifts, establish decision-making filters, and clarify their values, Maureen equips them to fully embrace a new way of living and thriving at home and business.Beyond her work, Maureen enjoys having conversations over a cup of chai or GT Gingerberry kombucha, and hanging out with her husband and seven children._____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anxiety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join Ruthy and I as we discuss the question: does forgiveness impact weight loss? Ruthy is the creator of the Christian weight loss program "Kingdom Fit". To join the upcoming round of Kingdom Fit use this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VuiBCG8BnteRyK5ANIqG9Hyw9Z7vgKanikeKwzdlG0I/edit?pli=1Please put my name "Amanda Stout" in the section asking how you heard about the program - I would love to be able to connect with you and provide even more support in this journey.
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Join Gretchen and I as we talk about how moms can find body freedom and fit exercise into their lives. Body freedom for moms can be a challenge, but Gretchen has found some ways to help!You can connect with her in several ways: Website: www.GretchenGegg.com (you can find the 25-5-25 challenge we talked about on the main page)IG: instagram.com/gretchengeggYouTube - FREE workout videos: https://www.youtube.com/@gretchengeggWe talked a little bit about The MiMo Method which is Gretchen's signature program which I personally have gone through and HIGHLY recommend. Information about that can be found here: www.GretchenGegg.com/MiMo
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Join Liz Birkeland and I as we discuss how to turn pain into purpose. We explore how God's grace shows up even when we don't feel or see it, and how He turns everything into a purposeful part of our lives. He turns everything into our good and His glory. If you want to connect with Liz you can contact her via email:General Inquiries: liz@lizbirkeland.comFor Grace Uncovered: graceuncovered14@gmail.comhttp://www.graceuncovered.net/
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In this multi part series, we explore testimonies of God showing up and showing off in miraculous ways. Today's story centers around a time when money was so tight that we weren't able to go grocery shopping, and how God provided supernaturally. If you have a story of God's provision in your life that you would like to share, please email me at: Amanda@amandakstout.com to set up a time to connect. _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Processing Grief as a Christian.It has been 8 months since Faith died, and a LOT has happened in that time. Many who followed the story have been asking how we are currently doing on processing our grief. So, here's quick update. To get the Self Coaching Guide mentioned in the video for 50% off, use the coupon code FAITH23 at the checkout: https://amanda-k-stout.newzenler.com/courses/self-coaching-guide/buy_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge + 21 Day Mom Fog Challenge: https://www.simplyjoyfulclarity.com++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHello, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, and Speaker. I've walked through some significant challenges in my life including depression and anixety, overwhelm, the bondage of religious legalism, the death of my third born child, financial struggles, and family issues. Through it all, the Lord has been so faithful and patient in teaching me what it looks like to choose and live in joy, peace, and faith regardless of what the outer circumstances look like. I've learned on such an intimate, deep level that in Christ, it IS possible to face ALL circumstances with joy, gratitude, and peace! Now, my mission in life is to help other women develop a lifestyle of faith and relationship with God that is unshakeable and crisis-proof. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating and sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, and truth to people just like you. People who are where I've been, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies, pain, and burdens into live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered life that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join Kim and I as we chat about how to establish systems as a mom, and how crucial it is for our peace and sanity as moms to have systems, routines, and flows for our lives. Check out Kim's website to connect with her and access her FREE resource library!Connect with Kim:Website: homeplainandsimple.comInstagram: instagram.com/homeplainandsimpleBook: https://amzn.to/438XkEJ
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A key aspect of how to manage your time as a stay at home mom is to incorporate times to renew and refresh yourself. Here are some tips for how to do that. _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join us as and learn how to manage your time as a stay at home mom using AM routinesJoin us in the FREE Facebook Community here: https://www.amandakstout.com/f/living-the-simply-joyful-life_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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how to utilize pm routines to manage your time as a stay at home momJoin us in our FREE community as we learn how to make these principles apply to our daily lives: https://www.amandakstout.com/f/living-the-simply-joyful-life
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Part three in the How to Step into a New normal series. _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Part two of how to step into a new normal - create routines, systems, and habits that align with your priorities and values._____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join Maureen Spell and I as we talk about how to establish priorities for moms!You can download the freebies mentioned in the video here: https://maureenspell.com/new-seasons/Maureen helps Christian mompreneurs operate their business from a place of joy, purpose, and excellence because they are clear on how their business is serving their family and others. She believes success at home AND business without the mom-guilt, stress and burn-out is possible!Connect with Maureen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenspell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaureenSpellBiz/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gracebasedbizYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenSpell
___________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Join me as I discuss How to Manage Your Time Well as a Mom with Crystal Paine, author of The Time Saving Mom, and owner of MoneySavingMom.comIn this Interview, Crystal shares the four part system she uses for managing her time, and inspiration for how to apply these principles to your life. The Money Saving Mom is available for purchase now where ever books are sold. (If you choose to purchase from Amazon using this link I will get a small commission at no extra charge to you)You can Connect with Crystal online: Website: https://crystalpaine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneysavingmom Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/msmblog/ _____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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Do you want to be featured? Email amanda@amandakstout.com to apply!_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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How to step into a new normal: assess how things have shifted. Choose your priorities. Often a crisis will cause a fundamental shift in our lives - and thats ok.Download the FREE printable questions to establish priorities here_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B E ON YOUTUBENew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S
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Three ways to help someone who is in crisis:1- Put yourself in their shoes, assess what would bless you if you were in their shoes, and make a specific offer to help2 - Meals: homemade, frozen, takeout, delivery, or gift cards3 - Emotional support: hold space, have grace, be patient_____________________________________________________++ S U B S C R I B Ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhsQZCGZcWTYlHuA_vneDQNew Videos Uploaded WEEKLY!++ C O N N E C T & F O L L O W Website | https://www.amandakstout.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandakstoutFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thesimplyjoyfullifePodcast | https://anchor.fm/amanda-stout++ M Y F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S A N D P R O G R A M S Supplements for clean, natural, all day energy and overall health: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/amandakstout Essential oils for natural cleaning, aromatherapy, and health: https://my.doterra.com/stoutfamily+Personal Development Specifically for MOMS: (use this link to get a five day boot camp for FREE!) https://mommastery.com/mom-boot-camp-partner/ref/thesimplyjoyfullife@gmail.com/?campaign=TheMomBootCamp5-DayChallenge ++ N O T E F R O M A M A N D AHi guys, my name is Amanda K Stout. I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mentor, & Speaker. Having broken free from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, & legalistic religious bondage into a life of peace, joy, fulfillment, & relationship with God, my mission is now to help YOU discover & walk in the callings, gifting, & passions God has given YOU, & to help YOU step into the joyful, fulfilled, God-Honoring life HE designed for YOU to live. Whether it’s one on one or group coaching, speaking to a group, or creating & sharing content in various formats, the purpose of everything I do is to bring hope, freedom, clarity, & truth to people just like you. People who are where I used to be, and who are ready to do whatever it takes to break free from the lies to live the abundant, joyful, Christ-centered that God intended for them. So, are you ready to release the burdens of the lies you’ve been carrying and ARISE?*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, I may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience.
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When Crisis hits:
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-Decide how you want to come out of it (bitter or better)
- Invite the Lord in
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On November 5, 2022 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
On December 1, 2022 she passed away.
This is the story of Faith's Life.
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Day five of our five day training series on how to survive and even enjoy days when you are stuck inside with a busy toddler. Whether it's due to lockdowns, quarantines, weather, lack of access to safe places outdoors, or sick days, trying to keep a toddler entertained inside can be rough. These five steps can help save your sanity and actually improve your relationship with your child!
Day 1 - Check Your Mindset and Attitude
Day 2 - Create an environment that is nurturing and pleasant to be in
Day 3 - Give yourself permission
Day 4 - Create Anchors
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Day four of our five day training series on how to survive and even enjoy days when you are stuck inside with a busy toddler. Whether it's due to lockdowns, quarantines, weather, lack of access to safe places outdoors, or sick days, trying to keep a toddler entertained inside can be rough. These five steps can help save your sanity and actually improve your relationship with your child!
Day 1 - Check Your Mindset and Attitude
Day 2 - Create an environment that is nurturing and pleasant to be in
Day 3 - Give yourself permission
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Day three of our five day training series on how to survive and even enjoy days when you are stuck inside with a busy toddler. Whether it's due to lockdowns, quarantines, weather, lack of access to safe places outdoors, or sick days, trying to keep a toddler entertained inside can be rough. These five steps can help save your sanity and actually improve your relationship with your child!
Day 1 - Check Your Mindset and Attitude
Day 2 - Create an environment that is nurturing and pleasant to be in
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Day two of our five day training series on how to survive and even enjoy days when you are stuck inside with a busy toddler. Whether it's due to lockdowns, quarantines, weather, lack of access to safe places outdoors, or sick days, trying to keep a toddler entertained inside can be rough. These five steps can help save your sanity and actually improve your relationship with your child!
Day 1 - Check Your Mindset and Attitude -
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Day one of our five day training series on how to survive and even enjoy days when you are stuck inside with a busy toddler. Whether it's due to lockdowns, quarantines, weather, lack of access to safe places outdoors, or sick days, trying to keep a toddler entertained inside can be rough. These five steps can help save your sanity and actually improve your relationship with your child!
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Let's chat about 3 practical ways to lift up our spirits. PLUS ideas on how to become more resilient to the things that try to crush us!
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Ya'll. This year I 4X'd my income, lost weight, and overall had the BEST year!
Seriously. Even in the middle of a Pandemic and all the rest of 2020's craziness.
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3 Things Peaceful, Joyful, Successful Women do EVERY MORNING (#3 May Surprise You!)
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Mindset
- Most important because if your mindset isn’t in a healthy place, nothing you do will work long term.
Routines
- Overwhelm often comes in when we are having to make too many decisions. So, putting as much of our life on autopilot as possible helps us to not only hold overwhelm at bay, but also to balance all the things with more grace and ease.
- Routines are crucial to putting things on autopilot
Support System
You WILL have tough days. Days when you want to give up, want to quit, and let go of the dream you are pursuing. It is essential to have a tribe, like this one, you can lean on for encouragement and support.
- Larger tribe (I recommend MMU. Email me at amanda@amandakstout.com for more info)
- It’s also good to have a smaller group of people that you are in mutual encouraging relationships with - that are NOT family members or “average” friends.
You become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Choose wisely.
You CAN rock working from home while being an attentive, engaged mother. You just have to make sure these three things are in alignment, and be intentional about reaching out to your support system when you need it.
Action: If you don’t have a support system, get one stat! If you don’t know how or where to start, please email me. I will happily share my favorite resources with you.
Assess your routines, is there anywhere that you need to adjust to be more effective?
Spend some time journaling around the mindsets shared in this video? Which one will you start intentionally working on developing more?Support System
- You WILL have tough days. Days when you want to give up, want to quit, and let go of the dream you are pursuing. It is essential to have a tribe, like this one, you can lean on for encouragement and support.
- Larger tribe (plug MMU)
- It’s also good to have a smaller group of people that you are in mutual encouraging relationships with - that are NOT family members or “average” friends.
- You become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Choose wisely.
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Mark 1:16-20
- Simon, Andrew, James, and John all dropped what they were doing to follow Jesus. The Bible says that when he called them, they went to him at once. They left their nets, they left their father, their boats, everything to follow Jesus.
- They followed Jesus with complete abandon, giving us a crucial example. God wants the WHOLE heart, not just part. We see later on, in Mark 10:17-22, when we look at the story of the rich young ruler, that God wants all or nothing. The rich young ruler is a stark contrast to Simon, Andrew, James, and John because when Jesus invited him to join the disciples, he although part of him wanted to, the other half was caught up in the cares of this world and he wasn’t willing to lay that down to follow Jesus.
- Following Jesus does not mean we have to live a life of poverty and lack, but it does mean that we do not RELY on the resources we have. The disciples were not poor. They had successful fishing enterprises. But they recognized that Jesus had something to offer them that would be far more fulfilling than their current paths. They were willing to risk their livelihoods, lives, and futures to follow Jesus.
- What about you? Are you willing to risk everything to obey Christ? There is no one size fits all definition of what that looks like externally, the key thing is that internally, you are 100% surrendered to the Lord. God would rather have nothing than halfhearted leftovers. (Malachi 1:10)
- Application/Journaling questions: Have you fully surrendered your life to Christ, or are there still areas where you are holding back? Are you willing to drop everything to obey God? If not, why? What are you valuing more than obedience and your relationship with the Lord? Only when you are willing to give up EVERYTHING for the sake of Christ will your life be truly fulfilled, joyful, and peaceful. Are you ready to step into that?
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Mark 1:9-15
- After he was baptized, the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tested. This was the first step in his ministry journey. He had to be tested to prove he was ready.
- This is so key for us to understand: Testing and Trials come before promotion and ministry. It is in the testing and the trials that our faith is refined. It is in the challenging seasons that we are forced to really decide if we believe God’s word or not. This testing is essential to prepare us by building our spiritual muscles. See, the blessing, the ministry, the breakthrough, the promotion, you are wanting is going to be heavy. It’s going to be so good, but it is going to require a lot of strength, grace, and faith to carry it and walk in it well. If you have not built up the muscles, you will be crushed by the weight of it. We see this happen in the world frequently. People win the lottery only to blow it all and end up in worse financial situations than before. People jump into ministry roles and experience burn out, or worse, fall into deep sin holes which wrecks not only their faith but the faith of others as well. This really can happen to anyone, but God doesn’t want it to happen to you, so he gives you opportunities to build your spiritual muscles before he gives you the blessing or ministry.
- When we have this perspective, we can look at seasons of testing and trials as seasons of grace from God. He has a plan for us, a plan to prosper and not harm, a plan to give us hope and a future. He promises that all things work together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. Part of that plan is the muscle training season. Rather than griping and complaining about the season you are in, choose to see it from God’s perspective - an opportunity to grow, learn, and be refined.
- It’s important to note that different areas of life can go through testing at different times. We are holistic beings, so one area affects another, but it is possible to be totally rocking it in one area and struggling in another.
- BONUS the quicker we are to step into/stay in faith and gratitude no matter that the outward circumstances are, the faster we will get through those circumstances to our breakthrough, and we will live in a consistent state of joy and peace.
- Are you in a season of trial or testing right now? How have you been handling it up till now? How can you shift your perspective to be one of gratitude, joy, and faith in the midst of the trial?
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Have you ever wondered: What does surrendering to God Look like? Or, do you want to know how to be a sold-out Christian?
Mark 1:1-8
People thought John the Baptist was crazy. He wore weird clothes, and ate weird food, and had a weird message.
BUT he was walking with God in total surrender. And because he was exactly where God wanted him, doing exactly what God wanted him to do, he didn’t care that people called him crazy and rejected him.
He focused on the people who didn’t, pouring into them and keeping his core focus on God.
What Does Surrendering to God Look Like - Characteristic 1: Reduced concern about what people think of you.
What Does Surrendering to God Look Like - Characteristic 2: Honoring and obeying God is the central focus of one’s life
When we are aligned with the Lord, when our eyes are on him, when we are fully surrendered to him, when we are focused on what the Lord wants us to do, nothing else matters. Nothing can phase us when our focus is right. People can reject us, hate us, call us crazy, and mock us, and it won’t affect us in the slightest because we do not look to people for our affirmation, we look to God. And as we stay the course, we become a shining beacon of hope in a hopeless world.
What Does Surrendering to God Look Like - Characteristic 3: Joy and peace because you have your identity solidly placed in the right spot.
Are you so aligned with and surrendered to the Lord that the opinions of man do not phase you? If not, why? What is stopping you from fully surrendering your life to God?
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Do you struggle to remember God’s promises? Here is the key to avoiding doubt!
Genesis 26:23-25
Deuteronomy 7:18-19
Forgetting who God is leads to fear. So, we combat fear with remembrance. Remembrance of all the things God has already done. Remembrance of who He is. Remembrance. This is how we will fight fear. Bring to remembrance all that God has done. To remember means to call to mind a previous event or information.
How? There are two key ways God has told us to keep promises, actions, and commandments in remembrance
How to Remember God’s Promises #1: Setting up Memorials. God set the example in this with the rainbow, the Lord’s Supper, Sabbath, and many, many others. (Exodus 20:8; 1 Corinthians 11:24 are just two of many examples)
There are different types of memorials:
Traditions or rituals
Physical objects
Declarations
How to Remember God’s Promises #2: Speaking what God has Spoken/Revealed God tells us in His word to remind Him of His promises. (Isaiah 43:26; 62:6; Nehemiah 1:8-10)
This is not for His benefit - He knows what He said. It is actually for ours. WE so easily forget, which leads to doubt, giving up, and making poor choices. When we speak what God has spoken, we build our faith and hope. Then, when we act in our faith and hope, we show God that we trust Him and it speeds up how quickly we receive our next breakthrough. When we focus our minds on God’s word and promises, it renews our joy and peace because faith cannot coexist with fear or doubt. When we fill our minds with God’s word, we push fear and doubt out!
There are two ways to keep God’s word in your mind:
Read it daily - you need to be filling your mind with truth fresh every day
SPEAK it daily - find the promises that resonate with you right now, take the things you know God has whispered to your heart, and write them down. Then, declare them everyday. Memorize them and speak them to whatever situations crop up that threaten to upset your peace.
Journaling/Application Questions:
What memorials are you going to institute for yourself and your family?
What challenging situation are you facing right now that you need to remember and speak God’s promises over?
Make it a habit to remind yourself of His promises by speaking them daily and watch fear and anxiety melt away!
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Do you ever wonder: How do I know if I’m praying the Spirit? The Bible tells us to pray in the Spirit, so how do we do it?
Ephesians 6:18 says “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion.” Many Christians have read this, but there is a lot of confusion around what it means to pray in the Spirit. Fortunately, it’s not actually all that complicated. Praying in the Spirit is, simply put, relying on the Holy Spirit in prayer. This can look different for different people and in different seasons
Romans 8:26: “And in a similar way, the Holy Spirit takes hold of us in our human frailty to empower us in our weakness. For example, at times we don’t even know how to pray, or know the best things to ask for. But the Holy Spirit rises up within us to super-intercede on our behalf, pleading to God with emotional sighs too deep for words.”
This means that you are praying in faith, even when you don’t really know what you are praying for, and trusting that God will see, hear, and understand you. Prayer is a genuine, heartfelt communication to God, not a fancy liturgy.
The 3 key things that can help you determine if you are praying in the Spirit or not:
How Do I Know if I’m Praying in the Spirit #1 - You are humbly and fully surrendered to Christ and you are taking whatever is on your heart to Him in prayer so that He can take it and do what He will with it - you have no specific agenda other than to honor and obey the Lord
How Do I Know if I’m Praying in the Spirit #2 - If the Lord has given you a prayer language, you are praying in that language either internally or out loud
How Do I Know if I’m Praying in the Spirit #3 - Prayer brings peace and spiritual release.
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I used to wonder how to cook with my toddler, but no more!
I discovered that it can be a total blast to have my toddler helping me in the kitchen!
How to Cook with My Toddler Tip 1: Be intentional and let your child help you, even if it takes longer and makes a mess
How to Cook with My Toddler Tip 2: Give them a snack or drink to munch on to avoid them taste testing the cooking
How to Cook with My Toddler Tip 3: Narrate what you are doing. This builds vocabulary and verbal skills in your child.
How to Cook with My Toddler BONUS TIP: Involve your child in clean up as well.
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Are you ready to learn some mindset shifts that can change your life? Do you want to develop a success mindset?
Your success is largely determined by your mindset. If you are constantly making excuses, complaining, and focusing on what you wish you had, you will never get anywhere. However, if you take ownership of your choices and actions, choose to be joyful, and focus on what you can do right now to get where you want to go, you will eventually succeed. All of these choices start with your mindset. I’d be lying if I told you it was easy to change thought patterns. It’s not. But it is worth it.
Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life #1: Change Begins with Me
Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life #2: I am 100% Responsible for My Life
Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life #3: The Definition of Failure is Giving Up; Falling is not Failing.
Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life #4: There is no Such Thing as Perfect
Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life #5: Breakthrough Doesn’t Happen Overnight
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Have you ever wondered what happens when you ignore God’s voice? Or maybe what happens when you disobey God?
This is the story of how I learned what happens when you ignore God's voice the hard way. Today I’m going to share with you how I disobeyed, what I did about it, and what I learned from the experience. At the very end I will share three specific lessons I learned that I want to share with you so you don’t have to discover what happens when you ignore God's voice the hard way.
Set Up:
- Several years ago I was working as the children’s ministry intern at the church we were attending at the time. I was hired as an intern with the specific plan that I would step into the role of Children’s Ministry Director within a year. By the time I had been working at that church for about 5 months, I was beginning to sense that not only was the job not a good fit, but that the church itself was no longer a good fit. I began to sense that the Lord was telling me to step down, and to most definitely NOT take the Children’s Ministry Director position as originally planned. But I felt that I needed the income and honestly didn’t trust that the Lord would provide. Then, the Director stepped down several months earlier than planned, and despite a very clear prompting from the Lord to refuse the position, I accepted it.
What happens when you ignore God's voice:
- I lost all joy and peace. I was absolutely miserable working at the job.
What did I do:
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Repented
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Apologized to the Lord for ignoring his voice
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Willingly submitted to whatever He would tell me to do next
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Accepted the consequences and obeyed as joyfully as I could He told me that I had to stick it out for a couple months until the VBS I was working on was done. Once that was done, I was allowed to leave.
The Lessons I learned from the experience:
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Don’t ignore God’s voice. Even if it doesn’t make sense, step out in faith and obey.
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Stepping outside of God’s will leads to unrest, and often heartache and things being more challenging than they need to be.
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Even if you mess up, if you come to the Lord with a humble and repentant heart, he can take that mess up and make something beautiful out of it.
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Have you ever wondered “is it POSSIBLE to be ANGRY and NOT SIN? Do you want to know HOW to handle ANGER as a CHRISTIAN?
Psalm 4:4: “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.”
To feel the emotion of anger is not a sin. HOW you respond to the emotion or feeling is what can be sinful.
There are two types of anger: righteous and unrighteous.
Righteous anger comes from a desire to please God and love others. It is what you may feel when you see someone being abused or the Lord being dishonored. Righteous anger is zeal for the Lord. Actions motivated by this type of anger are in line with Biblical principles that honor the Lord. Righteous anger is controlled and does not lead to rash actions or words.
Unrighteous anger is selfish and proud. It is triggered by an offense against you, or by a perceived slight, etc. Actions motivated by this type of anger always result in others getting hurt and relationships being broken. Rarely actions motivated by this type of anger result in anything positive. Unrighteous anger is typically uncontrollable and leads to rash, heated actions and words.
This is why you need to be so careful and aware of your motives. While feeling the emotion of anger is not a sin, allowing anger to CONTROL your choices is a sin.
Jesus offers a perfect example of righteous anger motivating a controlled action when He cleansed the Temple at the end of His ministry.
- Matthew 21:12-13 and Mark 11:11-17 (Mark gives the most detail).
He visited the Temple, saw that it was being used as a marketplace. Instead of acting right away, he looked around and then left.
The next day he returned and acted.
So, how do we know if we are feeling righteous or unrighteous anger, and how do we experience anger without sinning?
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How to Handle Anger as a Christian Step 1: Stop. do not act in your anger or make choices out of it. Take a breath, pause (“remain silent”)
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How to Handle Anger as a Christian Step 2: STAY HUMBLE and BE HONEST with yourself. Really examine WHY you are feeling anger.
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How to Handle Anger as a Christian Step 3: “Think about it overnight”. This is the most crucial step. Remove yourself from the situation and take your feelings to the Lord. Ask Him what type of anger you are feeling, and how he would have you respond. Then OBEY.
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Does God promise peace to His people? Do you want to know how to live in Godly Peace?
Leviticus 26:6a
“I will give you peace in the land, and you will be able to sleep with no cause for fear.”
Context:
The Lord is telling His people how He will bless them IF they obey Him, and later states the curses they will experience IF they disobey Him.
Lesson:
As Christians, we have been grafted into Abraham’s family tree. This means that all the promises the Lord gave to Abraham and his descendants are for us as well. So this promise is one for us to rest in. IF we are obedient to the Lord’s instructions and guidance, He will give us peace and we will be able to rest fearlessly.
However, there is a crucial word here: IF. IF we are obedient. As new covenant believers, this means that IF we are obedient to the instructions given in the new covenant, and listen to and obey the Holy Spirit, THEN we will be blessed with peace and rest and no cause for fear.
This does not mean that life will be perfect. But it does mean that NO MATTER the circumstance we can walk in peace, joy, and a state of rest because we know that God is in control and that He will take care of us and our needs.
Application:
- Are you living in a consistent state of peace? IF not, it’s time to examine your heart and see if there is anywhere that you are not trusting God, or if there is anything that is disobedient of dishonoring to God.
- Examine your life. Is there any part that you need to bring into the submission of Christ? You will not be able to experience the FULL measure of His blessing and peace until ALL of your life is surrendered to Him.
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1 Corinthians 14
There are many groups of Christians that do not walk in the power of the Spirit, and even suppress Him. This theological belief is called “cessationism”. Cessationism teaches that the sign or supernatural gifts of the Spirit have ceased (see video 2 for more information on this).
But why would the Bible tell us to SEEK the special abilities (gifts) of the Spirit, especially prophecy, if those gifts were going to be taken away and not available to later believers? Why would God say to be EAGER to prophesy and seek the ability to speak in tongues, and allow that to be in the Bible if He was going to cut off the access to these gifts before Jesus comes back? That makes no sense.
There are two forms of prophecy: Foretelling and Forthtelling.
Foretelling: telling the future. What people think of most commonly when they hear the word prophecy.
Forthtelling: the ability to hear from God and communicate it to others. Technically any type of teaching about God or the Bible is a form of prophecy.
Allowing the Holy Spirit to move and have His way in us is crucial to living the life God intended us to live.
All through 1 Corinthian 12-14 the Apostle Paul is commending and complimenting the Corinthians for their eager desire to receive the special (supernatural) abilities of the Spirit.
(11:15 card for pt 1)
NOWHERE in this passage is Paul saying that speaking in tongues is bad, he is saying that it is something that is primarily between you and God because unless there is someone listening to you who has the gift of interpretation, whatever you are saying remains a mystery and cannot help build any one else up.
Speaking in tongues is a sign for unbelievers, prophecy is a gift and sign for believers.
Speaking in tongues is a blessing and a gift from God, but it is rarely appropriate to exercise in public.
Moving and obeying in the Spirit is crucial to living a victorious life.
The supernatural or sign spiritual gifts still exist. Not only that, but we are specifically commanded in the Bible to seek them and ask God to give them to you. And when you ask, He will give it. With each step of obedience in the Spirit, your gifts will be increased and strengthened.
Stepping into a life of connection with the Holy Spirit leads to a peaceful, strong, powerful, victorious life.
Living in the power of the Spirit isn’t a salvation issue, but it is a quality of life issue.
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As Christians, it is so important to know what the Bible says about the HOLY SPIRIT & His SPIRITUAL GIFTS. It is also essential that we are operating in LOVE when using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 13 (Previous chapter talked about spiritual gifts.)
Some groups teach that the supernatural gifts do not exist anymore, & some even say that those who practice these gifts aren’t saved. Many use this chapter as one of the supports for their position. This is a misinterpretation of what this chapter is saying. What this chapter is saying is that Love should be the motivator. It doesn’t matter WHAT you do if you are not doing it in love. It’s not saying these gifts don’t exist, it’s saying that these gifts are worthless without love. If you are not motivated by, serving, and using your gifts from love, that gift becomes a weapon. What is love? God is love.
Love is: Patient, Kind, Humble, Polite, Forgiving, Rejoices in truth & justice, Holds onto faith & hope, Endures
Love is NOT: A doormat, A martyr, Spineless, Boundary-less
(I highly recommend the book Boundaries by Drs. Cloud & Townsend to learn more about this. You can get the book here)
Love needs to be the motivator & mode of operation when utilizing and using spiritual gifts.
Cessationism (supernatural gifts are dead) hinges on the interpretation of “the time of perfection” or “the perfect” in verse 10. This passage says that until we reach “the time of perfection” we NEED the supernatural gifts to receive God’s leading, direction, and clarity. So, what is “the time of perfection”?
What I believe: The time of perfection is when Jesus comes back. Because the world is still full of sin, we CANNOT see things with perfect clarity. We won’t be able to see things clearly until we no longer have carnal flesh and sin.
What the college I attended believes: The time of perfection/the perfect is the closing of the cannon of the Protestant Bible. They say that once the Protestant Bible was put together, God stopped speaking & we entered the time of perfection.
This really doesn’t make sense in light of the context of the whole Bible. Nowhere does the Bible say that God will stop speaking before Jesus' second coming. It actually says that the Holy Spirit is in us, always teaching us & guiding us and speaking to us. We NEED the Holy Spirit to speak to us & teach us how to apply the principles of the Bible to our specific & unique lives. This ability to hear the Holy Spirit & act on what He tells you is a form of prophecy. When Jesus comes back, sin will be removed from the world & there will be no need for the supernatural gifts because Jesus will be with us & we will be perfect.
We don’t HAVE to live in the power of the Spirit to be saved, but if we want to be truly fulfilled and walk out our calling to the fullest, we do. What you believe about the Holy Spirit IS a how you live out your faith issue.
Regardless of what you believe about the supernatural gifts, love is essential. You need to be constantly checking your heart & choosing to operate from a place of love. Without love, gifts (supernatural or natural) are worthless.
Determining whether or not you are operating in love is between you & God. Take the time daily to connect with God & ask Him to help you stay in love.
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Have you ever asked “Do I HAVE to read my Bible?” Do you want to learn how to LOVE reading the Bible?
- I used to HATE reading my Bible. I thought it was super boring, so I’d struggle through whatever reading I had, hate it, then feel guilty for being a “bad” Christian. The question of “do I have to read my Bible” was one I asked almost daily.
- I thought it was the book, but it was actually my perspective on the book. I saw it as an “I have to read the Bible” rather than an “I get to”.
- Church, school curriculum, and extended family members taught me that the Old Testament was history (and therefore not relevant to life today), and they always presented the New Testament as either also history (the Gospels and Acts) or as a bunch of rules to follow.
- This is not an accurate perspective. The Bible is living and ACTIVE - ALL of it is relevant to daily life.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”
- When my eyes were opened to this truth, my love for God’s word increased dramatically.
- Answer to title question: yes.
- Christians need to read their Bibles and APPLY it if they want to please God.
- It’s about the relationship, not the action though.
- The Bible is one of the key ways God speaks, so if you don’t open up and read, you’re basically ignoring Him.
- What to do when you don’t feel like reading the Bible:
- How to LOVE Reading the Bible #1: Check your perspective
- How to LOVE Reading the Bible #2: Chose a translation you enjoy reading
- How to LOVE Reading the Bible #3: Invite the Holy Spirit in to teach you
- How to LOVE Reading the Bible #4: Journal
- How to LOVE Reading the Bible #5: DO IT ANYWAY. Action leads to Emotion
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Relationships suffering?
It’s possible the reason is that you don’t know how to apologize. A real apology is basically repenting to someone for how you offended or hurt them. There are five key factors that every genuine apology must include.
- Must be as specific as possible
- Must be sincere - if you don’t mean it, don’t say it
- An insincere apology is nothing more than emotional manipulation
- Must be unconditional/unqualified
- You need to take 100% responsibility for what you did wrong. Do not make any excuses or offer any justifications. You apologizing for the thing you did wrong doesn’t make what they did wrong ok, it simply puts you in a place of freedom from condemnation and shame. This has nothing to do with the person forgiving you. Apologizing is humbling yourself before God and the person you offended, acknowledging what you did wrong, how you should have done it differently, and asking for forgiveness. This will free you period. We know that God promises to forgive us as soon as we repent (1 John 1:9), so even if the person chooses to hold onto offense instead of forgiving, we have done our part by apologizing and changing our behavior to be more Christlike.
- Must be backed by changed behavior
- An apology that is not backed by the offensive behavior changing is nothing more than emotional manipulation
- Must STAY sorry
- Sometimes the offended party needs time to process before they arrive at forgiveness, or for whatever reason needs to hear the apology again at a later time. If you are genuine in your apology, you need to stay humble and sorry for what you did wrong and apologize again without frustration or complaining. If you don’t STAY sorry, that is an indication that you are not actually sorry but are only apologizing in order to manipulate or control the situation
- Caveat: while there are some people who need time to work through their hurt to arrive at forgiveness, there are others who may attempt to emotionally manipulate you by bringing up past offenses again and again. You can humbly apologize WITHOUT stepping into shame or allowing yourself to be manipulated, and if you see a person is attempting to manipulate you in this way, you can and should lovingly set boundaries in that relationship.
- Sometimes the offended party needs time to process before they arrive at forgiveness, or for whatever reason needs to hear the apology again at a later time. If you are genuine in your apology, you need to stay humble and sorry for what you did wrong and apologize again without frustration or complaining. If you don’t STAY sorry, that is an indication that you are not actually sorry but are only apologizing in order to manipulate or control the situation
- End:
- I challenge you to take some time to reflect and compare how you currently apologize with these five points. Journal what you see, and what you learned. Then, put what you learned into practice by properly apologizing to someone you have offended or sinned against, and commit to apologizing properly from here on out whenever you are in a position of needing to.
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Do you want to know how to BEAT MOM GUILT? Did you know that it’s possible to send it packing FOR GOOD?!?
“MOM GUILT” is real.
Can I get an amen?
What if I told you there’s a way to kick mom guilt in it’s sorry butt and send it packing for good?
You’re interested?
I thought so.
There is. It’s a simple life coaching strategy I like to call thought work. You follow three simple steps:
1 - Identify what it is you are telling yourself (thinking) that is triggering the feeling of guilt.
2️ - Ask yourself: “is this 100% true?”. (Hint: the answer is mostly likely no.) then think of three examples that prove it to be NOT 100% true.
3️ - Flip it. Find a new thought that empowers you and that you can still hold as true. Whenever the ugly thought comes back, fight it with the new thought.
This process is SO helpful in keeping mom guilt away. BUT if you want even deeper, faster, and longer lasting results, walk through this process with a life coach - we have even more tools, strategies, and training to help you dig deeper than you can on your own to find the true root of where the guilt is coming from.
Cause (truth bomb!) what you think the problem is, is almost never the real problem.
I’d love to work with you and help you to find the root of your MOM GUILT so you can kick it out for good. Email me at amanda@amandakstout.com to set up your FREE consultation.
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Do you ever wonder how to see God working? Do you want to develop a kingdom perspective but aren’t sure how? Here is one of my number one tips for developing spiritual perspective.
Genesis 21:17-19
“But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, ‘Hagar, what’s wrong? Don’t be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. Go to him and comfort him, for I will make a great nation from his descendants.’ Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.”
Hagar and Ishmael had just been rejected and sent away by Abraham, Ishmael’s father. They were traveling and unsure of what the future would bring - what they saw looked pretty bleak. But God saw and heard and provided.
This is a lesson for us. Even when it doesn’t feel like it, even when we cannot see a way out of our difficult circumstances, God sees and hears us. As we cry out to Him, He will answer. Sometimes that answer is right in front of us, the way the well was in front of Hagar. We just can’t see it because we are so focused on our fear, which keeps us from seeing things from God’s perspective.
Fear closes our eyes and blinds us to how God is working. Choosing faith allows God to open our eyes to how He sees.
Application:
Ask the Lord to open your eyes to what He sees and how He is working. How does this change your perspective?
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Have you ever felt yourself wondering how to see the world through spiritual eyes? Or have you wondered why you need a kingdom perspective?
Genesis 50:19-21:
“But Joseph replied, ‘Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.’ So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.”
Joseph’s brothers were worried that since their father had died, Joseph would take revenge on them for their past sin of selling him into slavery. This passage is his response to them communicating that worry.
Joseph’s brothers had abused him and stolen from him. He had every reason to hold on to anger and choose to punish them. But Joseph chose to instead use the circumstances he experienced as opportunities to get closer to the Lord. As he developed a closer relationship with God, Joseph was blessed with spiritual vision. Joseph was able to see how God used the sin of his brothers to work everything out for the good of not only Joseph and his family, but for nations of people. He was also able to see from their responses to him the first two times they came to Egypt, before they knew who he was, that they had repented of their sin towards him.
Because of their repentance and Joseph’s kingdom perspective, true reconciliation was able to take place.
Sometimes the bleakest circumstances we go through are the set up for the Lord to work through us, expand our sphere of influence, and bless more people than we can possibly imagine.
BUT we can miss these opportunities if we stay stuck in bitterness, resentment, or even discontentment. We need to be consistently seeking the Lord and asking Him for spiritual eyes to see our circumstances from His perspective.
What circumstances are you facing right now where you are tempted to sink into anger, bitterness, resentment, discontentment, or another negative attitude? I challenge you to take it to God and ask Him for spiritual eyes to see it from His perspective. How does looking at it from God’s perspective alter your attitude towards it? Journal what God shows you, and make an intentional effort daily to adjust your vision.
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Are you a young mom wondering how young is too young for chores? Do you want to give your child responsibility but find yourself questioning, can toddlers do chores?
How young is too young for Chores? The answer may surprise you!
Toddlers CAN do chores!
You can let your toddler help you with chores.
They aren’t too young! They require supervision, but they can start learning to be responsible and tidy now!
An 18 month old can:
- Pick up toys and put them in bin
- Stir muffin or pancake batter
- Hold a towel and wipe down a surface
- Put clothes in a dryer (supervised!)
- Hold a dish cloth and wipe down kid-friendly dishes
- Help put spoons and forks in the drawer
- Take their diaper to the trash
You can also incorporate them in making meals (even if their job is “supervisor”). This will make picky kids more likely to eat the meals!
Make sure to shower them and how they help with praise - the more positive reinforcement they receive, the more eager they will be to help as they get older!
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Genesis 15:1
( “Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.” NLT)
- In this verse, God spoke to Abram after he got home from saving his nephew Lot and said “Do not be afraid for I will protect you and your reward will be great”
- This is the first recorded time of God telling someone not to be afraid, and it is in the context of setting up / creating His covenant with Abraham.
- It’s important to note that this conversation with the Lord happened after Abraham had won a battle and tithed 10% of the spoils to the king and priest of the Lord, Melchizedek.
- Abraham had just acted in faith and obedience, and his obedience opened the door for the Lord to bless him even more abundantly.
- It’s beautiful to see that God’s command of “Do not be afraid” is connected to a reason and a promise “FOR I will protect you and your reward will be great.”
- Later on, in verse 6, we see that “Abram believed the Lord and the Lord counted him righteous because of his faith.”
- As Christians, we have been grafted into Abraham’s lineage and therefore have inherited all the promises he received. We are part of the Abrahamic Covenant.
- So, as Abraham’s spiritual children, God is saying the same thing to us: “Do not be afraid for I will protect you and your reward will be great.” All we have to do to receive that promise is believe and obediently rest in God’s promises and protection. When we have faith and obey like Abraham, walking in close communion with God, there is no room for fear in our hearts.
- Acting in faith squashes fear. You cannot be living in fear yet walk in faith. The two modes of operation are totally opposite.
- Action in response to this revelation:
- Where in your life are you fighting fear? Where do you need to step out in obedience to God? Is it possible that these two are connected? Journal your response.
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Have you ever wondered what is the difference between GOOD FEAR and BAD FEAR? Did you know that there actually is a good kind of fear: The FEAR of the LORD?
Exodus 20:20
“Don’t be afraid” Moses answered them, “for God has come down in this way to test you and so that your fear of Him will keep you from sinning.”
Context:
The Lord had just come down and given Moses the Ten Commandments. He came down like thunder and lightning; the Israelites freaked out and told Moses that only he should speak to God - they were too afraid.
Lesson:
This verse is super interesting because it shows that there are two types of fear - and that one of them is good.
Type one:
“Don’t be afraid” - in this statement Moses is referring to earthly fear for one's life and well being. This is the fear that we are to battle with faith. It is rooted in a lack of understanding of the full character of God, and in trusting oneself or earthly things rather than God.
Type two:
The fear of the Lord. This type of fear is spoken much of in scripture. For example, Proverbs 9:10 says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom or knowledge. This type of fear is healthy.
We need to understand that God is beyond us and all powerful. He has the ability to smite us where we are, though he doesn’t. Just as coming before a world leader would strike nervousness and awe into most people, so should the presence of almighty God evoke reverence, awe, and a burning desire to walk in a holy manner.
It’s crucial to understand the type of fear that is being talked about when we are told to fear the Lord because the wrong type of fear will pull us away from him rather than draw us closer.
The fear of the Lord is based in who he is and should inspire reverence, but also a desire for deep connection and relationship. One who fears the Lord obeys him not because they fear punishment but because they see his holiness and want to please him. Obedience from fear of punishment indicates a lack of relationship and full understanding of God.
Application:
Ask the Lord to give you discernment to see the difference between holy and unholy fear in your life.
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Do you ever wonder if you can have FAITH and still experience FEAR? Do you want to know how to WALK IN FAITH?
Exodus 14:13-14
Context: The Israelites have been miraculously saved from slavery and are traveling to the promised land. As they approach the Red Sea they discover the Pharaoh is pursuing them and they freak out. These two verses are Moses’ response to them.
Lesson:
When we experience fear, a common tendency is to freak out like the Israelites did when they saw Pharaoh coming after them. We can get so caught up and focused on looking at circumstances from an earthly perspective that we stress, worry, and freak out. Thing is, when we do this, we are putting up a barrier between us and the Lord, hindering His ability to intervene.
Faith and Fear are opposites of the same substance. Fear is faith in the “bad” thing happening. In order to combat this and step into faith, we need to do what Moses tells the Israelites to do in Exodus 14:13-14: stand still and watch the Lord.
We need to quiet our minds, remember who God is and ALL the ways He’s come through in the past, and consciously choose to focus on that truth.
As we stand in faith, focusing on God's goodness, faithfulness, and promises, He will give us peace and show up in incredible ways that we could never imagine.
Think about it. Could anyone have imagined beforehand all the things God did to protect and provide for the Israelites? No.
Think about your own life. Have there ever been times when God showed up unexpectedly? This is the God we serve: the God who shows up and shows out. We only slip into fear when we lose sight of and forget that. So let’s stay focused on Him.
Application:
Make a list of the unexpected ways God has shown up in your life. If you’re having a hard time thinking of any, list times He showed up for others in the Bible and among people you know. God is no respecter of persons, and He is the same yesterday’s, today, and forever. SO you can look at the testimony of others as well as your own to see God working and hold onto the faith of who God is. Whenever you are tempted to fear, pull out the list and remind yourself of all the times God has shown up in the past. Ask God to give you His perspective to see when He is showing up. Sometimes we get so caught up in how we WANT Him to show up that we miss Him when He DOES.
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Genesis 3:10
- Context: God is calling for Adam and Eve after they sinned, they have just come out from hiding and God asked why they hid
- “He (Adam) replied ‘I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked’”
- This is the first mention of fear in the Bible, and it is after the Fall.
- This is because Fear is a direct result of sin and the subsequent break in our relationship with God. So, when you feel fear, that is a pretty good indication that there is a disconnect between you and God.
- Physiologically, Fear is a natural response to circumstances and situations around us and can serve us by alerting us to danger and the need to change something
- HOWEVER God commands us not to live in a state of fear, which means if we are constantly walking in fear, we are likely sinning.
- Spiritually, Fear is the opposite of faith - it is faith that the bad/undesired outcome is going to happen instead of trusting and having faith that God will work everything out for the good of those who love Him in accordance with His will (Romans 8:28)
- Instead of giving into the fear, explore where it is coming from.
- Ask God where there is any disconnect so that you can repent of any sin, receive forgiveness, and walk in perfect fellowship with God.
- Jesus’ sacrifice restores our ability to experience fellowship with God as they experienced it in the Garden. Once we accept Christ, we can enjoy Eden-like fellowship with God. We actually experience even closer fellowship with God because He lives in us via the Holy Spirit, and we can walk with Him every day as Adam and Eve did before the fall.
- BUT it’s up to us to choose that fellowship, and it’s our responsibility to keep short accounts with God by quickly confessing and turning from our sin.
- When we feel fear, there is typically going to be a root sin that it’s connected to. Choose to be humble and get really honest with yourself.
- If we want to overcome fear for good, we must choose to be humbly honest with ourselves.
- Where is there unresolved sin in your life? The sin at the foot of your fear may seem unrelated, but if you ask God to reveal it to you and honestly trace the thoughts, feelings, and actions, you’ll see the connection.
- ACTION STEP: Where are you feeling fear in your life? Get curious about it and ask God to reveal the sin that it’s connected to so you can repent and walk in total connection with Him again. Journal what He shows you and your thoughts around it.
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Think about a new believer, they usually are “on fire”, right? They are usually so full of joy and passion, they can’t help but share the gospel everywhere they go. Often, their lives will take a dramatic 180 as they reject their previous sinful lifestyle and seek to honor the Lord. The fruit of the Spirit starts showing in their lives. THIS is what the Christian should look like all the time. This is not a phase, a camp high, etc. This is living in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Fast forward a few months to a year though. Once someone is saved they plug into the church. Most of the time, the more they attend church, the more the fire and passion of their love for the Lord dies. Some even slip back into old patterns, others end up walking away from “organized religion”. Most settle into the status quo complacent Christianity of their chosen church. What happened?
While some of those people (such as the ones who walk away) may have not genuinely been saved, in the majority of those cases, the Holy Spirit got silenced and suppressed. So instead of living the joyful, passionate, “radical”, changed life they first experienced when they were saved, they live a life of religion, ritual, and comfort.
Here’s the deal. Once someone becomes a Christian, they receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit, and He dwells in each believer, speaking to, teaching, and sanctifying them. The Holy Spirit is the seal, the confirmation that we have been saved, and therefore you cannot “lose” Him or “kick Him out”. HOWEVER you CAN silence or suppress Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 says
“Do not quench, stifle, extinguish, turn away from, restrain, put out the fire of the Holy Spirit”
If the Bible says NOT to, logically it’s safe to assume that we are capable of doing that thing.
This leads to the natural question, of HOW would one suppress the Holy Spirit so that we can avoid falling into that trap. There are three key things we can do. We can grieve him, resist him, or ignore him.
One or all of these things, practiced consistently will lead to the Holy Spirit’s voice being silenced in your life. Doesn’t mean He’s not speaking, it just means you can’t hear Him as well or at all anymore
**Hope: Silencing the Holy Spirit is reversible.
Acknowledge that you have suppressed Him
Repent
Be specific: HOW did you suppress Him.
Turn from the sin and start acting in obedience
The more you walk in obedience and surrender to the Holy Spirit, the louder and stronger you will be able to hear His voice and sense His promptings.**
Thought/Heart Attitude to hold: NOTHING is as fun, feels as good, tastes as good, is better than (etc, whatever is relevant to the issue at hand) hearing from and sensing the Lord’s promptings. Intimacy with God is better than ANY earthly pleasure.
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As Christians, it is so important to know what the Bible says about the HOLY SPIRIT and His SPIRITUAL GIFTS. It is particularly important to know the difference of spiritual gifts vs. natural gifts.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding what spiritual gifts are, what they look like, and which ones still exist today. Some denominations acknowledge that the Holy Spirit exists, but do not live in the Power of the Spirit. These groups say that the Holy Spirit exists, but there is no teaching on how to LIVE in the Spirit. Some even take this further to say very adamantly that a whole bunch of gifts that are specifically listed in the Bible don’t actually exist today.
1 Corinthians 12
There are different gifts, but all are from the same Spirit - God’s Holy Spirit. Everyone is given a gift specific to them and the anointing/calling God has on their life.
Spiritual gifts can be used to serve those outside the church, but the primary function of spiritual gifts is to build up the church universal.
Gifts specifically listed in this passage:
Words of Wisdom
Words of Knowledge/Special knowledge that there is NO earthly way to know
Strong Faith
Healing
Miracles
Prophecy
Discernment of Spirits
Unknown Languages/Tongues
Interpretation of unknown languages/tongues
ALL these gifts are some level of supernatural.
Everyone in the world has gifts and abilities. These are called natural gifts. Then there are gifts given specifically by God through the Holy Spirit. These are called spiritual gifts. The difference between the two is important.
Some Christians mix up natural gifts with spiritual gifts.
Natural gifts: talents and abilities one was born with. They are part of one’s personality, inherent abilities, and part of who God made one to be period. One would have those abilities whether one was saved or not. These gifts are still from God because He created us, but these gifts are natural. You will use them whether you are saved or not. When you are born again your natural gifts are redeemed and can be used in the service of Christ. These are not the same as the spiritual gifts that you are given when you are born again.
The SPIRITUAL gift(s) you are given can include the fact that your natural gifts have been redeemed and are now amplified to further the gospel instead of your own selfish interest. This is great, but this isn’t really the Spiritual gifts referred to in this passage.
Spiritual gifts: Gifts given by the Holy Spirit once you are saved. This can be the amplification of your natural gifts, but overall these are supernatural gifts. The Holy Spirit is God dwelling in us, which means we have the same power and authority on earth as God does.
The gifts specifically listed in this passage are all SUPERNATURAL and are accessible to us as Christians through the Holy Spirit.
TAKEAWAY: There are many gifts. Just because you don’t have one or don’t understand one doesn’t mean it’s not from God. Seek God, and ask him to give you discernment and wisdom to know what id from Him, and use the gifts he’s given you.
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