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Today, we return to our study in Proverbs 31, and we explore v. 24-25, "She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come." The woman of great strength DOES NOT FEAR the future, she in fact can SMILE in the face of the future, simply because she obeys the God who holds the future. Join me today for a strong encouragement about trusting God even in the face of our anxieties. (RAR2026EP44)

God wanted my attention. He really did. In 72 hours, two different people had shared Hebrews 12:1-2 with me. The passage says, "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Our Christian lives are likened to a race, and it is a long-distance run, not a sprint. To finish the race, we simply must be unencumbered by extra weight. What weight are we carrying that is hindering our race? Are we getting tired? Restless? In a relationship that puts our fire out? Today on our lagniappe edition, we take a close look at REAL LIFE - the things that slow us down - and we have some real talk about what to do about it! (RAR2026EP43)

Carol sit up straight. Carol don’t slouch. Carol sit like a lady! Oh the number of times my posture was corrected as a young person! My mom and teachers wanted me to sit properly - and they often were right. Our posture really matters. It says if we are anticipating or sleepy, participating or checked out. Today we will explore one woman whose posture said it all. Mary of Bethany, sister of Martha and Lazarus, found herself always at the feet of Jesus. Every time we find her, she is in a posture of worship and adoration. Tune in today to this special edition of Rinse and Repeat as we learn how we too can come to Jesus like Mary did - with complete adoring abandon! (RAR2026EP42)

Today we turn to Proverbs 31:23, "Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land." The woman of great mental and emotional strength has so many remarkable God-given qualities, but perhaps one of her strongest is how she builds up her family, beginning with her husband. How we treat the people around us matters so very much! Turn to Proverbs 31 as we continue our series on The Woman of Great Strength! (RAR2026EP41)

How can we truly NOT fear the future? How can we NOT surrender to anxiety and despair? The woman of strength tells us how! She is a woman who does not fear the future because she adheres to TWO critical life principles. Today we continue our study of Proverbs 31, looking especially at verses 20-22, and we learn how we too can be FEARLESS! RAR2026EP40

Join us for our next installment in Proverbs 31!!

The woman of strength in Proverbs 31 is a woman who has priorities, and also the grit to meet the needs of her family and others. The reason ultimately is that she understands the Biblical principle outlined in Colossians 3:23-24, "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." Turn your Bibles to Proverbs 31 as we explore the second installment in our series on the woman of great mental and emotional strength!! (RAR2026EP38)

Today we conclude a two-part lagniappe series, closely examining Psalm 23, and Jehovah Ra'ah, Our Good Shepherd. Delivered at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, NJ, this message explores how the Lord walks us through the valley of the shadow of death, and who helps us to draw deep rest in Him, in green pastures and beside still waters. Turn your Bible to Psalm 23, as we explore the heart of the Good Shepherd deeply.

Today we begin a two-part lagniappe series, closely examining Psalm 23, and Jehovah Ra'ah, Our Good Shepherd. Delivered at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, NJ, this message explores how the Lord walks us through the valley of the shadow of death, and who helps us to draw deep rest in Him, in green pastures and beside still waters. Turn your Bible to Psalm 23, as we explore the heart of the Good Shepherd deeply.

Today as we begin our series on Proverbs 31, we learn what makes a woman strong... and it may not be what we'd expect!

Have you recently been left out of some get together or hangout largely because of your walk with Jesus? Or have people said some pretty awful things about you, because they think you are to fanatical about the things of God? In either case, Jesus calls you BLESSED! That's right. In Luke 6:22 He says, "Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake." Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.  Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." We look at how Christians throughout the world are facing persecution, and what we should do, both when others are facing it, or when we do.

Conflict is just part of living in a fallen world; it is inevitable that you will have some form of conflict, at some point, with various people. But conflict does NOT have divide couples, families, churches or communities, because the Lord Jesus gave us all the tools we need to work through our differences. Today we explore Matthew 5:9  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God, and we learn how to make peace, not just keep it. We will learn how to do what Jesus said to do to overcome conflict, and we will also be able to watch His example in doing the same. I have titled this episode, "Talk to Me," because so much of our peacemaking comes down to how we choose to communicate with one another. Super practical precepts today, on Rinse and Repeat! (RAR2026EP33)

Emotional intimacy is absolutely critical for strong marriages. And yet, I am speaking to more and more young people who are becoming emotionally intimate with their dating partners, only to feel as though they have endured an "emotional divorce" if the relationship does not work out. Even more, I am seeing more and more married couples experiencing the trauma of infidelity, and again, learning that the spouse who cheated first became emotionally intimate with another person. The fact is, we must be extremely careful who we share our deepest needs, desires, and experiences with, so as to protect against the deep pain that results from being emotionally attached to the wrong people. Join me for a special episode of Rinse and Repeat, as we open our Bibles to Proverbs 4 (among other passages) and learn how we can develop appropriate emotional boundaries in our relationships. (RAR2026EP32)

Purity of heart refers not only to God having cleansed our hearts. It's about having a heart with a singular focus, one that is wholly devoted to God and His will. But how? How can we have that focus when life is filled with seemingly endless distractions? Between streaming services, socials, and so much in life clamoring for our attention, how do we maintain hearts that have the right priorities? Today we explore the answers to those questions, as we turn to Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." (RAR2026EP31)

It was such a GIFT getting to care for my mama these past few weeks after her serious car accident - and it is so interesting that this week's podcast covers in part what my life was all about this week!After we look at Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, we look at blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. The promise attached to this beatitude is SO BEAUTIFUL in that it says we become a CHANNEL of what we give.If we GIVE mercy, we get mercy...2 Corinthians 9:6 says, "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." Beloved, hear me, when you give mercy, you will receive MORE mercy to give out. When you are loving, you receive more love to give... and on and on....Be encouraged that God sees your heart as you give - so don't give like it is somehow a formula in order to GET from God! Rather, we give out of an overflow of His work in our lives, and then watch what happens!!Luke 6:38, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. "