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Consider Nehemiah Chapter 9. Do you feel forsaken by God ever? Always remember this: God is ready to forgive. He is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounds in steadfast love. Join us today as Nehemiah says, God will never forsake you. Celebrating God’s Goodness In our last podcast, we joined the Israelites on Rosh […]
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Model of Honesty A Model of Honesty, Authenticity, and Courage – St. Margaret of Cortona Model of Honesty. St Margaret of Cortona lived back in the 1200s. Her mother died when she was a young child, and her father remarried a woman who was cruel to Margaret. When she was 17 years old, she left […]
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Testimony of Ashley Stevens Ashley Stevens was born outside of Philadelphia, PA. She was raised as a Methodist and was baptized at age 7. At age 9, her family moved to Oakridge, TN. Ashley’s young years were filled with sports activities and the family rarely had time for church. When Ashley entered high school, she […]
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Growing Chastity and Uprooting LustGrowing Chastity and Uprooting Lust. We are bombarded with lustful images daily. Billboards, commercials, song lyrics, and the like are often filled with impurity. It can be difficult to live lives of purity and chastity. Yet, it is that to which we are called. Why does God ask that of us? It’s because He is very invested in our freedom! He was from the beginning when He created us with free will, and even when man failed and turned away from Him, He sent Jesus to restore our freedom.
Sometimes, we can get the idea that lust is true freedom, but that is a lie. Lust is a counterfeit attempt at the connection that leads us to compulsive and even addictive behavior. Ted Bundy is a notorious serial killer who said that it was his early childhood exposure to pornography that led him into deeper and deeper bondage. Ultimately, the desire to possess and use another human being for his own gratification led him to kill many people.
Chastity is expressed differently according to our state in life. If we are married, it is being faithful to our spouse and sexuality, being oriented toward self-gift, and proper reception of the other’s gift of self. On the contrary, lust is about taking rather than giving or receiving. It is disordered and is about pleasure for the sake of pleasure.
How are we supposed to find the strength to live in such purity when we are surrounded by the sexually impure and when our culture is so accepting of lust as though it is normal or even good? It is too much for us to do on our own strength and gratefully, we don’t have to. Instead, when we turn the desire for intimacy and connection to the Lord and accept the infinite power of His love for us which is far more than we could hope for or imagine, we are filled to overflowing.
That might be difficult to believe if you have become immersed in impurity. Instead of hiding in shame, expose your need to the Lord, who already knows and loves you more than you can believe. Let Him know your need and use the occasions of temptations as reminders to you to ask for His help. He will hear your prayer.
May the Lord give you peace!
Margaret
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Principle ApproachChristian Education – Max Lyons
Principle Approach Max Lyons of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE) talks with Israel Wayne about the philosophy of the Principle Approach and how to teach Providential History. The Principle Approach was developed by Verna Hall & Rosalie Slater and has prepared many Christian school teachers and homeschoolers with a Biblical philosophy of education.
Dr. Max Lyons serves as Director of Teaching Services at FACE. He is a teacher, curriculum writer, and conference speaker, specializing in the areas of Bible, history, government, law, economics, and Biblical worldview. He has taught a Biblical worldview adult Sunday school class for two decades and served as teacher and administrator in three Christian schools since 1979. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Virginia Wesleyan College, a Masters in Christian School Administration from Regent University, and a Ph.D. in Christian Education from Whitefield Theological Seminary. Max and Margie have four children and seven grandchildren and they attend Kempsville Presbyterian Church.
Government Takes All…What’s Left for Me?
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Sons & Daughters: Walking in Truth
Your children are your priceless treasures! Learn the Biblical reasons to educate them in a thoroughly Christian program. This defense of Biblical Christian education presents ten compelling reasons for parents to equip their children with the Biblical worldview, ensuring that they walk in God’s truth (II John 4). This booklet is an apologetic for Biblical Christian education, most appropriate for high school and older. https://www.facebookstore.net/product_p/sdwt.htm
Celebrate Our Christian Holidays Like You Were There
Celebrate seventeen American holidays with the depth of their Biblical traditions and true history.
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Temptation is Real ~ Episode 245All around me, I see that temptation is real, and the fallout is serious sin. But friends, we cannot become complacent, even if we are walking with the Lord; this podcast explores the meaning of temptation as it applies to our lives and what the Scriptures say.
One of our pastors reminds us that faith is not just a feeling but an action. This is true on so many levels. It is a choice, and I must decide whether I will follow the Lord or myself each day. What do you think temptation means? Does temptation mean doing something wrong, perhaps allowing ourselves to be swayed by the evil one? Something that is sinful or self-destructive? Each of us struggles with temptation of some sort, whether it is food, overindulgence in alcohol, laziness, or slothfulness. We don’t even need to leave home to be tempted.
Some believe their faith will save them from sin, which is only partially correct. Yes, faith helps, absolutely, but faith can also be used as an excuse to fall into depression, with the idea, “How could God allow that to happen to me?” Our faith is like a shield, but the decision is ultimately ours to choose correctly. Sometimes our trials are overwhelming, and it is our faith that keeps us together, that keeps us whole. Why do we want to avoid temptation? Maybe this verse will give us the needed nudge.
Ephesians 2:3 (Read on Air) –
Who wants to be known as a child of wrath? The early Christians had their eyes opened, and then, afterward, they were aware of their sin. Once they were infilled with the Holy Spirit, this wisdom from the Lord allowed them to see the sin they did not think was an issue beforehand. The early Christians taught others. The words which we read in the Bible are powerful and obviously came from God. We are taught the Word of God pierces our hearts like a two-edged sword and is convicting, and those words made an impact and changed lives. In the busyness of this world, we must make the time to allow those words to also penetrate our hearts so that our eyes can be opened. This doesn’t mean we are free from temptation, only that we can identify and avoid it.
We have all sinned, and we have all been tempted. Some of us are stronger than others at avoiding sin, and God knows our hearts. He hears our prayers and knows our weaknesses, but sadly so does the enemy. In the last podcast, I discussed a hardened heart. A hardened heart is us being stubborn; we want what we want. When we follow our own path and our own inclinations, sometimes we stumble or take the wrong turn; how do we avoid this regarding temptation?
An aside here, those who are stronger at avoiding temptation do several things,
- They pray and seek God, whether it is in the Bible, in talking to the Lord
- Surrounding yourself with like-minded people and attending church.
- Put on the armor of Christ; this means putting on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit—Ephesians 6:11-17 (read on air).
- Identify your weaknesses and avoid them. Not falling into temptation means avoiding the near occasion of sin.
- Pray against temptation with a simple prayer such as, “Lord, forgive me for my sins in thought, word, and deed.”
In Proverbs 28:14 (read on air)
Let’s look at that passage, how can you guard yourself? Take a few moments and think about this…guarding yourself means being aware, to avoid occasions of sin. This can mean so many things; it can mean avoiding people you know are trouble. I read a funny meme on social media that had a picture of two women, and it said, “partners in crime,” Then it went on to say, “If we get caught, I am deaf, and you do not speak English.” While it might make us smile, it reminds me that there are people I should avoid, and while that doesn’t make us popular, it is important. In college, I was called “mom” because my friends said taking me out with them reminded me of having their mom with them! All those years at the feet of my Italian grandmother and learning from my parents that faith was more than a building we attended Mass at; it was a lifestyle. Something that can be eroded with the wrong influence but should not be forgotten.
Our pastor said he was with a group of people at a social gathering, and one man began to tell an inappropriate joke, so he excused himself and began to walk away. He said he was not allowing himself to be put into this awkward position, but that same man came to him later, apologized, and recognized this was an area of weakness. He wanted to be liked and noticed by others, and he thought this was one way to do it. He was counseled that it was not!
James 1:12 – the trials of temptation while all around us and can be a source of struggle we must pray that we are spared and pray for fortitude and strength – Blessed is the man who perseveres when he is tempted, for when he has been proven, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
It is not easy, and no one said life is easy. Some think that becoming a Christian should come with blessings and rewards. It does, but not always in the way we want. A Christian walks the road less traveled, which may make you unpopular with friends, but in my case, my friends (the same ones who called me “Mom”) elected me as president of our sorority and other council positions. Did they want someone responsible, or did they want the party girl? Sure, responsibility comes with a price, and it is up to us to do the best we can, but unfortunately, that best depends on what we know. We can’t be expected to avoid temptation when we can’t identify it or if we don’t care. That is part of the problem in the Catholic and Christian circles, the “church” has been blamed for the failure of educating the youth, but I truly believe the education of Christian morals and values belongs totally in the home. Do your children know the Bible? Did you teach them about the lives of godly men and women, those who the Bible and we call saints? Do children know the difference between Noah and Moses? I had a class of 7th graders tell me that Noah was the one with the parted red sea. We had to do a quick overview of Bible history.
I was blessed to grow up with Bible stories instead of fairy tales, and I learned my Bible history at home. My faith was praying with my family for every little thing – faith by example. So, as Christians, we are called to a higher standard. I’m talking about myself as well as all of you.
Matthew 6 is the Lord’s prayer, and the last part states… and do not lead us into temptation… We are delivered by our awareness and decision, and that is faith. Faith is a decision.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked his apostles to stay awake for one hour, but unfortunately, they were unable, yet he said in Matthew 26:41 (Read on air.)
Our flesh is weak, and the enemy knows how to tempt us, especially if we try fasting. Fasting calls to mind our prayer whenever we want to eat the food. When we avoid that food, we learn how to pray specifically and avoid temptation—avoiding the food instead of eating it.
One of the podcasts I listen to is Wholeness and Holiness – and recently, the topic was “Into the Desert with Jesus.”
She discussed sin and temptation in the desert when the enemy was with the Lord, and he said, “If you are the Son of God.” In other words, Jesus, do you know who you are? In this way, the enemy was trying to trick the Lord into proving He is the Son of God – Jesus knows His identity; he does not need to prove it.
When we don’t know who we are, when we give into temptation, it is because we have lost our identity. We either do not have confidence in who we are or think that doing whatever temptation will fix the issue. For example, a young person who gives into peer pressure by doing drugs or drinking alcohol to fit in – because everyone else is doing it.
If we are confident in our identity, if we know we are indeed sons and daughters of the Almighty, we are part of a Holy Family, then we don’t need those things to make us feel better about ourselves.
This is part of the relationship with God – if we are confident in our relationship, we will be strong. If we believe that God is there and we are here, he is a loving and distant God, then that won’t work in the here and now.
Friends, we as Christians have been given a powerful tool: the understanding that God is with us; he is for us, so who can be against us? Romans 8:31 (Read on air.) Who Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ? What, then, can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
We need to shore up the troops, get your family on board, be united instead of divided, and conquer the issue head-on. If you are struggling with something major, ask your family to help.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (read on air).
I have asked the Lord for help when I have felt that I could not handle it anymore when things were hard. The temptation was a spiritual one, and that was negativity to give in to self-pity, or depression, to feel that no one cares and I was in “this” alone. Have you been there? Have you been in the depths of despair without a way out? One of the biggest issues for the elderly is loneliness. In the past, there were multi-generational families. I feel that this is a missing element in our family life today.
We may struggle with certain sins and temptations; these are ones we should identify and become aware of; in a past podcast, I shared an episode called Victory Over Sin and discussed these issues and the trap we fall into.
I want to leave you with this encouragement from 1 John 1-2
Avoiding temptation is a blessing, and it makes us stronger. And I pray this helps you make wise and beneficial decisions for your journey with the Lord.
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Testimony of Fr. Raymond SkoneznyFather Raymond Skonezny served in the United States Navy. In 1952, on Dec. 23rd, 1961. Father Ray completed postgraduate studies for degrees in Theology and biblical studies in Rome. After serving many years in parish life, he retired at St. John Newman in Irvine, CA. He exemplifies the beauty of the priesthood through humility, true agape love, and tireless service to Christ’s Church.
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Magnificat Testimony of Johnette Benkovic Williams 2005 What does it mean to be a Catholic woman in today’s world, to Johnette the answer is clear, when we look to the mission of the Catholic woman we are called to emulate the spiritual motherhood of Mary. After years of being a non-practicing Catholic, Johnette experienced a […]
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How are you at arresting the Big JOY thief -WORRY? Worry is not just a JOY Buster. It’s a big JOY thief and it brings on fretting. In only a few dances with fretting, you will be exhausted and any JOY you once had will be greatly challenged. Join us today and discover how to […]
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Have you ever wondered how our natural human lives and the spiritual life are connected?
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A new book! Maria Gallagher has written, Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman’s Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary, a wonderful way to learn more about the joyful mysteries, virtues and the saints while living out your faith every day! 5 Joyful Mysteries The 5 joyful mysteries are the Annunciation, the Visitation, the […]
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A Moment in Scripture- ‘Choosing the 12 Apostles’ by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special […]
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Episode 86–Working While Disabled The Working Woman Radio Show sat down with Abigail Paul, who was recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, to talk about working while disabled. Mrs. Paul, a Registered Behavior Technician, talked candidly about what life looks like as a disabled person. She shared about how her disease has affected her ability to […]
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Tired of feeling weary? Do you ever feel like no matter what you do it is not enough? You are not just tired but weary of trying to do all the things for all the people. Enter Erin Whalen, a life coach who wants to help you go from weariness to hope. Erin journeys with […]
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The world hates us because we do not belong to the world. Jesus' prayer was not that the Father take us out of the world but that He keep us from the evil one. Thank you, Lord.
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Episode 82–Exercising for Life The Working Woman Radio Show invited, personal trainer and owner of InclusIF Fitness, Patrice Peters, into the studio to talk about exercising for life. Ms. Peters talked about the benefits of regular exercise and how it can create a better quality of life. More About Patrice Peters Patrice Peters […]
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Episode 77–Be Tax Savvy The Working Woman Radio Show invited tax attorney, Josie Harris into the studio to talk about how to be tax savvy. During our conversation, Ms. Harris-Walton talks about the biggest mistake business owners make when they start a business. She also gave a brief tutorial on the various types of business […]
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Episode 67–The Business of Hair The Working Woman Radio Show sat down with hairstylist extraordinaire, Angelia McCall, who gave us the 411 on the business of hair. Angelia, one of the most sought after hairstylists in the metro-Atlanta area, shares industry secrets for maintaining beautiful healthy hair, opportunities for women in the industry, as […]
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Episode 62–Know Your Life Season As working women, it is vitally important to know your life season because your work and the assignments that you are called to do will look very different, depending on the season of life. The Working Woman Radio Show invited Emily Tellez, a wife and mother of four, and […]
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Episode 59–Be A Super Senior Growing old and dealing with all of the changes that come with that can be a difficult process. Dr. Lois Ricci, a gerontology specialist, talks about some of the common challenges that senior women face as they age, and how to overcome them and become a super senior. Dr. […]
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Episode 51–Work in Film Are you looking for an opportunity to work in film? Then this is the episode for you! The Working Woman Radio Show sat down with Audrey Thomas, founder, and CEO of Kingdomwood International Film Festival. KIFF is a platform that promotes the production of family and faith-based films and entertainment. […]
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Episode 41–20 Social Media Do’s and Don’ts Today’s episode of The Working Woman Radio Show provides a list of 20 social media do’s and don’ts for the working woman. Let’s face it, using social media can be tricking business, even for the most experienced user. So I thought that it would be a good idea […]
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Episode 36–Non-Traditional Careers for Women In the seven or so months since The Working Woman Radio Show podcast has been on the air, I have had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of women who work in a variety of jobs and careers, including doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, and journalists, but today I want […]
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Episode 35–Crisis Money Management for Women With many Americans experiencing an economic crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic, crisis money management for women and their families is a timely subject. Many people have had their hours reduced, been furloughed from their jobs, or lost them altogether, and even though some states are planning to […]
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Episode 33–Teaching School Online Teaching school online has become the new normal for teachers because of the COVID-19 crisis. Although it has its advantages, like with anything, it also comes with it challenges. Allison Forte-Paul, a veteran teacher at Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia, shares about the what a day of virtual school […]
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Episode 17–The Working Women of Ministry On episode 17, we discuss the roles of the working women of ministry. Many of our modern day churches, encourage women to serve in certain positions as Sunday school teachers, nursery workers, children’s church leaders. However, when you read the scriptures about women who work in ministry in […]
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Episode 14–Side Gigs for the College Girl This week’s WWRS episode, ‘Side Gigs for the College Girl’, features Adrianna Cauthen, a college student and entrepreneur. She talks about flexible jobs for the college girl (and guys, too) can do to earn money. As a full-time student, Adrianna knows the challenges of balancing the demands of […]
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Last week, we discussed how love is about listening. This week, we’re covering the opposite side of the spectrum: speaking up. Today we’ll get really clear about three different areas where speaking up is crucial. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but these three are some of the most important times, in my […]
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Episode 8-Working Moms With Special Needs Children Special guest, Deidra Green, candidly shares about her experience as a working mom with a special needs child. We talk about the challenges of managing doctor’s appointments during work hours and missed work days. We also chat about resources for families with special needs children, and securing caregivers […]
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On Big Dreams we talk about “Why hasn’t Lee County won a high school championship yet?” Is it the coaching style? Could it be too many schools in one district? Not enough talent in the community? What and how is the best way we can bring a championship to SW Florida. So, come listen and […]
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Podcast #49 6 Simple Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy… Naturally With all the resources that we have why does it seem like kids are getting sicker quicker and more than ever before? These are some simple way to keep your kids healthy all year round. Balance the Gut This is huge. Keeping out gut […]
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Join Lucia as she welcomes a very special guest, her pastor, Mrs. Sonya Collins. In this podcast, Mrs. Sonya shares a key prayer secret from her 20-plus years of ministry experience with the main focus being singlemindedness in regard to your prayer life. As you read the Word of God and spend time in His […]
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Podcast #39 Healthy Kids Part 2 As parents, we all want what is best for our kids and their health is a priority to us. We talked about some of the key areas that we can look at to make sure that we are creating a healthy lifestyle and the overall health of our kids. […]
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Podcast #18 What is a Doula? Many people have heard the word doula and have no clue what it means or think that it is “like a midwife or something?” Not exactly. Doulas have been around forever but without the fancy name. They are the numerous women throughout history that come together when a […]
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Turning From Sin Toward God Episode 8 Father David explains turning from sin toward God in the light of the scriptures and explains that God really does forgive! Join Father David weekly as she challenges us to live our faith in a deeper way. Turning from sin toward God can be demonstrated in the Bible. […]
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Letting Go and Letting God Episode 29 Letting go and letting God takes an effort. Let’s face it, life is so unpredictable and most of the time we just can’t keep up! It can a chaotic topsy-turvey existence one spent lamenting and clinging to the what could have beens, what could I have done different […]
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