Welcome back To the Table. Jenna & I are back to continue the conversation from last week. If you’re triggered by the title, so sorry 🙃 Saying “no” can be so tricky. We like to hold onto the control that “yes” gives us. But, if you’re anything like me, you know how hard it is to do something that you should have said “no” to. It’s weighty, burdensome, and exhausting. If the Lord has called you to it, he’ll give you exactly what you need to accomplish it. We can walk in freedom because the Holy Spirit lives within us, equipping us “with everything good that [we] may do his will” (Heb. 13:21).

Show Notes 🗒️

2 Timothy 1:7 - for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6,11 - Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone...All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

Romans 12:4-6a - For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them...

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me, music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 

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Welcome back To the Table. AND welcome to our summerseries, the lies we believe and the truth to replace them. Our dear friend, Makenzie Williams, is joining us for this week’s conversation. We’re chatting about why we don’t have to do it all (I mean, we really can’t anyways) and how to live a life full of doing the things we need to do and letting go of what we can’t control – which is everything 😂 Big stuff we’re tackling here, but even more of a reason to talk about it. We all wrestle with this in some way, and I can say, it was encouraging to hear how other mamas are fighting against it. So, grab something to write with and come join us for this week’s episode.

Show Notes 🗒️

Alabaster Co. Bible in a Year - https://a.co/d/1JDrmWT

You are Made for This by Melissa Norvath – https://a.co/d/3NlpVIt

Philippians 4:6 – do not be anxious about anything, butin everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord, and yourplans will be established.

Matthew 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor andare heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God. I will beexalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Psalm 127:1a – Unless the Lord builds the house, thosewho build it labor in vain.

Luke 10: 38-42 – Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answeredher, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. We’re wrapping up a season, literally and figuratively. As the seasons change, and as we change, the Lord grows us. He reveals himself to us. He teaches us through his word and the wisdom of others. We’re not just laying the foundation of our faith, we’re building on it. We’re trusting him because he has always been faithful. We’re leaning into the Holy Spirit’s prompting because we’re getting better at listening – somewhat. We’re growing. He’s shaping us into what he wants us to be - who he wants us to become. So, changing seasons may be hard, but it is not for nothing.

Show Notes 🗒️

Ephesians 3:14-21 - For this reason I bow my knees beforethe Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earthis named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

The story of Abraham and Isaac - Genesis 22

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have beensaved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is thegift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians 1:13 - In him you also, when you heard theword of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. Life is always changing – “foreverything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecc. 3:1). The Lord promises us the changing of seasons; they will continue as long as the earth is here (Gen. 8:22). Thankfully, that’s not the only promise – “I the Lord do not change” (Mal. 3:6). While everything around us continues to change, to take on new shape, to need new things, the Lord never changes. He is constant. Not only is He constant, but He is present. He’s with you. As you walk through whatever this new season brings, know that He has never and will never leave you or forsake you (Deut. 31: 6).

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. In our last episode, we talked about suffering. It’s inevitable, unfortunately, but God promises to work out all our mess for his glory. We may not see the “worked out” end, but He promises, and we know He’s faithful. So what do we do now? How do we move forward? How do we love and encourage those around us who are suffering? Listen to this week’s episode to hear our take on these questions and more.

Isaiah 41:10 – fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed,for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Ps. 40:1-3 – I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 4:23 – Keep your heart with all vigilance, for fromit flow the springs of life.

Ps 119:11 – I have stored up your word in my heart, thatI might not sin against you.

John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give toyou. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that inme you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

Hebrews 5:7-8 - In the days of his flesh, Jesus offeredup prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. After the last several weeks in our Bible study, admittedly, I’m not sure I remember how to do this podcast thing Today’s topic: struggles and suffering – is an “easy” one to jump into because we can ALL relate.

Life is far from perfect. I am far from perfect. So the situations and the circumstances of life reflect all that imperfection. We’re talking about some big questions. Why do bad things happen? Does God care? Is there hope? How do I get through? If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you are thinking (or asking) these questions, I hope this episode encourages you. The Lord knows all things. It (the world) wasn’t created this way. Sin spoiled the perfect goodness that the Lord originally intended for us. But that isn't the end of the story - there is hope.

John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that inme you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the freegift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Peter 5:7 – casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Romans 5: 3-5 - Not only that, but we rejoice in oursufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

2 Cor 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our LordJesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Romans 8:26-28 – Likewise the Spirit helps us in ourweakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. We’re wrapping up Paul’sletter to the Colossians today, finishing chapter 3 and 4. It’s not even surprising to me that we’re having a discussion about submission today – feels on par for how things have been going. Paul does mention a few different role pairings andatultimately, the point is we are all on a level playing field with Jesus. The typical “hierarchy” of roles and relationships during the time and today are nonexistent with Jesus. We all look to Him alone. We’re all here to honor and glorify Him. Full stop. Jesus. He’s the goal.

Show Notes🗒️ 

Ephesians 5:21 – submitting to one another out of reverencefor Christ.

Marriage that Works by Chip Ingram: https://a.co/d/dToJIUA

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 – For this light momentary afflictionis preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are see but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

1 Peter 3:15 – but in your heart honor Christ the Lord asholy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

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Welcome back To the Table. Do you ever feel like youknow the right thing to do, but there’s another option that feels better? Or maybe you don’t know what to do, but your natural tendency is not usually the best way forward. Colossians 3 is for us – we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, raised to new life with Him. We need to consciously lay aside, or put to death, ourselves and put on the characteristics of Christ. We need a lot of reminding and a lot of help, but if we make the choice to follow Jesus, others will see his love through us.

Show Notes🗒️ 

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ andI no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Luke 6:45 - The good person out of the good treasure of hisheart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Proverbs 4:23 - Keep your heart with all vigilance, for fromit flow the springs of life.

Luke 8:17 - For nothing is hidden that will not be mademanifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

Romans 6:12-14 - Let not sin therefore reign in yourmortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no dominionover you, since you are not under law but under grace.

Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71

Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want todo. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus.

You can share your thoughts, ask questions, or makesuggestions in the comments below. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next week!