An honest look at how gratitude can change absolutely everything. Interesting discussions and stories of finding gratitude even in the midst of life's difficult...
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Finding Gratitude in the Joy of the Small Things.
This week, I speak with Mary Folkerts, a mom to four grown kids and wife to a farmer living on the southern prairies of Alberta. She is a contributing author in one of Lisa Terkeurst's latest devotionals, Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart. She writes with a desire to push back the dark, especially for those struggling with anxiety and depression. Mary is also an advocate for those with Down Syndrome, as their youngest child introduced them to this extraordinary new world. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode! Check out Joy in the Small Things at https://maryfolkerts.com, or connect on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maryfolkerts or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mary.folkerts.37 if you too aredetermined not to be defined by your mess-ups and are running after adeeper, more joy-filled relationship with Jesus. Click here to join heremail list for weekly splashes of joy:https://maryfolkerts.myflodesk.com/mevhnkmx15.*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa
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Season 9 - Episode 11 - Finding Gratitude in the Healing
This week I speak with Michele Vrabel who is an expert bean-counter by day. In addition to her work as a bookkeeper, her superpowers and side hustles include pastry chef and author-in-training. She has been told she has “sass,” which she deploys regularly. She has with exponential joy finished her first book, Butterfly Stitches, and is working on the sequel. According to her King, she apparently has several other books in her. At 61, she has launched a podcast and is having the time of her life. She is an enthusiastic traveler, foodie, smart alec, and lover of her King, Jesus. Michele lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her daughter, who is lovingly known as Peanut. Michele would love to engage with you through any and all media. She is also available for speaking engagements and retreats. Michele is on a mission to inspire others who have walked her path to speak about it and to hear the sound of healing. Telling her story so that others can see it working out for good. Michele is telling her story through the writing of her books as well as hosting the Old School with Michele Vrabel Podcast. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You wont want to muss this inspiring episode!www.michelevrabel.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 9 - Episode 10 - Finding Gratitude Sharing God's Word Through Publishing
Melvese Johnson is a native New Yorker who currently resides in Colorado. She has four sons and five grandchildren. She loves to travel and faithfully serves as the Production Coordinator at her church. Her passion for writing led her to become a published author, ghostwriter, editor, and publisher. Anointed to help independent authors spread God's Word, she established Written Words Publishing LLC to provide the type of service she expects to receive—professional, proficient, reliable, patient, timely, and affordable. We look at her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode! WrittenWordsPublishing.com*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa
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Season 9 - Episode 9 - finding Gratitude During Grief
Hadassah Treu is an award-winning international author of "DRAW NEAR: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings," a writer at onthewaybg.com, poet, speaker, and motivator, living in Bulgaria. She loves encouraging people to draw near to God in the dark valleys of life. From the platform of her greatest pains equipped with lessons gathered on the way, she delivers a powerful message of comfort and hope, found in God’s Word. Hadassah is a contributing author to several faith-based platforms like Koinonia and Devotable, and 13 devotional and poetry anthologies. She has been featured in The Upper Room, (In)Courage, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Today's Christian Living, Living by Design Ministries, and many other popular sites and podcasts.Website: https://onthewaybg.com/Join my community: https://subscribepage.io/joinmycommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybg/X: https://x.com/onthewaybgPinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/onthewaybg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hadassahtreu-authorMedium: https://medium.com/@hadassah.treuAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Treu-Hadassah/Draw Near Book: https://a.co/d/gWfmBE3Gumroad Shop: https://hadassahtreu.gumroad.com/*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 9 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude as a Child of God
Dorease Rioux is a Kingdom-minded entrepreneur, an ordained minister, a best-selling author, and a dynamic speaker with inspirational messages that are passionate and relatable. Dorease is “The Victory for Purpose” Coach. You’re invited to connect with her to get empowered and to achieve breakthrough from hidden hurts that are hindering & holding you back… AND… so you can discover & activate your God-given purpose… to go fulfill your kingdom destiny for such a time as this. Dorease and her husband live on a little farm in the Deep South. They enjoy a country-living lifestyle as animal enthusiasts, with 8 beloved dogs and a myriad of other delightsome creatures great and small. Wherever Dorease is, she’s diligent to use her gifts and fulfill her purpose while helping others to reclaim theirs. 🛡️To schedule a free 30-minute “Victory For Purpose” coaching call with Dorease, send a Direct Message via Facebook Messenger. United Coaches Network: https://daughters-united-network.mn.co/share/JrBkk55DE0-Tvd19?utm_source=manualFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorease.riouxPrivate Facebook Group: Wear the CROWN. Fulfill the CALLhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/529654824795621/?ref=share_group_link&exp=9594YouTube: Crowned for Purpose 👑 UCi0McR4vIseOqhM5aheyzOALinked.In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorease-rioux-a013938Website: CrownedForPurpose.com (Under construction)On Amazon, you can find Best-Selling Collaborative Book Projects with Dorease’s Published Work:~~~ Take Your Position - A 30-Day Devotional~~~ Courageous Voices Unlocked ~~~ The Artist Haven~~~ Jim Britt’s Cracking the Rich Code ~ Volume 11~~~ Dear Superwoman*Theme Music *Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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