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Want to hear from God? Talk to God and He will talk to you- podcast

12/4/2020

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   Fellow moms, God desires and longs to have a relationship with each one of us personally.  And when we Draw close to God He will draw close to us.
 Come along and join me on this episode of the podcast as I dig into scripture about seeking God and how we can have a closer and more intimate relationship with Him and how we can hear from Him.
  Please enjoy this episode of my podcast. May you be blessed and encouraged!
 In Him, Mae
  ( below is my notes and scripture that I used in this episode. )
  Want to Hear from God?
​Talk to God and He will speak to you.

The Bible tells us to draw nigh to God and he will draw near to us. In James 4: 7-9
 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. James 4: 7-9
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as [a]have a contrite spirit. Psalms 34:18
13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
 .Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Psalms 46: 10-11 KJV
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:   For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7‭-‬8 KJV
 
What we feed on the majority of the time is what will have the most impact and effect on us. Out of the issues the heart the mouth speaketh. Luke 6 :45 
 
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good, and an evil man out of the evil [a]treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45
 Our time in the Word is very important, but we have to be careful what we put in our minds the rest of our time because it’s the other stuff that will have more effect on us.
 God wants to speak to us, but he can’t if we are listing to other stuff. When we are dwelling on the things of the world we can’t hear Him. We just can't or we won't, because we listening to other voices and not taking heed to what His Word has told us. What is true about Him and what is true about us. We end up believing the lies of satan. If we allow that than to be louder in our lives than the truth that we know.
 We got to get rid of all the other voices so we can hear His voice. The things we hear between morning and night need to be life-giving, Christian music, podcats, etc…. The more we seek God and the things of God the more we are filled by Him, and in tune with Him. Matthew 5:6, Mathew 7:7-8
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:6 KJv
Are we hungry and thirsty after God and righteousness?
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:   For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7‭-‬8 KJV
   As I've often told my husband we can have as close a relationship with God as we want. We can either keep Him at arm's length or in His arms. It's really up to us and how much we are willing to surrender and invest in the relationship. Do we just want to have God when we get in a difficult time or do we want an ongoing communication with Him. Do we want Him to be the Lord of our lives? Do we want Him to fill every part of our lives and our every day.
 The closer relationship the more spiritual insights God reveals to us and more He convicts us on things.
 Seek God with all your heart. He is near to those of a contrite heart. 
Be still, and know that I am
God; 
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah Psalms 46:10 -11

  It’s easy to feel at times that if we just had the right connections we could do certain things or go certain places that other people are able to do because of their connections or status, and even though that is mostly correct in the earthly realm of things. What we got to realize that if we are God’s child then we do have the connections we need. We are connected to the one who has all the connections. If we have God then we have a friend in a high place.

 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.   He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.   All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
John 16:13‭-‬15 KJV
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As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.  My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?  My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?  When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.  Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
Psalms 42:1‭-‬5 KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 KJV
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Matthew 28:20 KJV
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Jeremiah 33:3 KJV
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.  Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
Isaiah 26:3‭-‬4

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What's driving you and what are you chasing after - the things of this world or God? Video

11/24/2020

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  Hey Friend,

​What’s driving you? What are you chasing after?

32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is it’s own trouble. Mathew 6: 32-34
 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive. Jer 29:12-14

Only God should be our motivation and the driving force in our lives. Not money, not fear, not our personal comfort, not what others think.
 What are we chasing after? Entertainment? Self-satisfaction? Self-glorification? Self-promotion, popularity?
  God needs to be our focus and drive. we need to be chasing after God.
 When we seek God with all our hearts he will be found of us. Read Mathew 6:19-21

 We can’t serve God and mammon. 
 “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they [a]derided Him. Luke 16:13 -14

Mathew 6: 19 -21
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Jer. 29:10-14


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How to raise mission-minded children?  Podcast

11/24/2020

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How to raise mission-minded children?  Podcast
 I can't say i have the answers to raising mission-minded children because this has not been my focus over the years, nor sadly was not what has been a part of my own personal life nor what I felt we needed to be training our children in. Missions and being missionaries were for others. That’s not who we were or what we did.
 We just lived our lives for God and kept our faith much to ourselves or at least was not out evangelizing as missionaries that was not our call.
 But recently I have been very convicted in this area. The great commission is a command for all. And I feel it is definitely something we need to be doing ourselves and raising our children to be mission-minded. How do we expect them to care about the lost and unreached if they don’t see that care in us the parents and showing them by example? They will just follow our footsteps of living their lives very much just for themselves.
 So i can’t really i don’t have to how-tos, but i have the don’ts. 
  Missions are not just for missionaries, the call is for all. Ann Dunagan

I just came across some really great missions podcast. First, i listened to Pam Feilds podcast number 19 titled Mission Minded Motherhood where she interviewed Ann Dunagan. Ann talked about her family’s ministry and about how we are we all have a responsibility to share the gospel.
 From that podcast, i went to Ann’s podcast called Mission-Minded Families podcast, and from hers found a couple of others too.  Missions suitcase,
 
Ann Dunagan Podcast mission-minded families
 https://missionminded.libsyn.com/


The Mission Suitcase by Lisa Batchelor

The Mom Next Door By Pam Feilds # 19 Mission Minded Motherhood with Anna Dunagan.

Dos: Here is some ideas that i think we will help besides just being a good example in being mission-minded. IS praying for the unsaved, reading missionary stories, listening to missions podcast, watching missionary or missions-minded films

Dont’s: Don’t be too focused on entertainment, stuff, money, activities that pull families every from home in different directions.

  The apostle Paul I believe is a good example of a missionary who was not driven by money, and went through numerous hardships for the gospel’s sake, not considering his own health and wealth. And many more noble yet humble missionaries in our history who were so dedicated and full of compassion for the hearts and souls of the lost that they went to the very ends of the earth, risking their very lives in so many different ways, had very little of material wealth, and this world's comfort for no other reason except all for the Love of God and for the sake of bringing the gospel to those that hadn't heard.
 That is what we need to be presenting to our children. And are they still in? Are they still hungry for God and for living out their lives for Him and purposes? Are they willing to say yes not considering the cost or what this may cost them? Not considering what they may lose here on earth, but what they will gain in heaven.
 If we are of Christ then our hearts need to be in alignment with His. 

The love of God is laying down our lives for others.
​ In Him, Mae Renfroe


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Being an ambassador for Christ & raising ambassadress - podcast

11/16/2020

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  Hey fellow mothers, I'm back! it's been awhile since I've been able to do an episode , and I'm excited about doing this one. I talk about the verse 2 Corinthians 5:20 that says we are to be ambassadors for Christ.
 So I dig into what exactly is an ambassador, and how that looks for us as Christ followers. What is our role as ambassadors and what makes a great ambassador.
  We as mom's are to ambassadors for Christ and we are to be raising our children to be ambassadors.
  When we realize just who we are in Christ and fully embrace and step into that then it takes care of so many other issues in our lives.
​ We can then have our perspectives and priorities in the right alignment with God and His will.
2 corinthians 5:20
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God."
We are to be ambassadors for Christ.
But what exactly is an ambassador?
 Ambassador [amˈbasədər] NOUN
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.
An ambassador is an official envoy, usually a high-ranking diplomat who has been appointed to be in another country on behalf of their own country. They represent the moral principals and standards of their country, even though they may be far away from their homeland. When people see them they think of the country they represent.
a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
"he is a good ambassador for the industry"
synonyms:
campaigner · representative · exponent · promoter · proponent · advocate · champion · supporter · backer · upholder · protagonist · booster

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And what does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? It could be said this way, that the “best of the best” is to be representing God, through His Son Jesus Christ here on earth! It must be someone who exemplifies Jesus. God wants to speak to us and through us, by His Son. (Hebrews 1:2-3)
   What is the role we are to carry out? we need to be in tune with that which is godly. “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread.” Matthew 6:10-11.

God’s will be done! How can this happen in my personal life? In order to have His will done in my life, my own will has to be done away with. “Behold, I have come … to do Your will, O God.” Hebrews 10:7-9.
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20.

 What are the qualifications of a good ambassador? As an ambassador for God, my self-will must be crucified so I can do God’s will.when my “self” is given up, then Christ can live in me and through me, to an ever increasing degree.

4 but just as we have been approved by God pto be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not qto please man, but to please God rwho tests our hearts. 1 Thessaianloians 2:4
  We need to be equipped in the word and in the knowledge of His Truth and righteousness. 
Be strong and courageous.
Be bold and fearless.
Be ready to give an account of the hope that's in you.
A Christian is someone whose behavior and heart reflect Jesus Christ.
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Answers to Prayer - don't always come when we want nor look the way we want them to - video blog post

11/15/2020

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 God hears us before we even speak a word, ( Psalms 139:4 - Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. Isaiah 65:24- Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. )
 
So we can be assured that He hears our every prayer. And we can also be assured that He answers our every prayer too.
  
But what we need to realize is that He answers in His time, His way and His will. So the answers don’t always come when we want, how we want and don’t always look the way we want them to.
  
But He answers our prayers according to His will and what’s best for us for our good and for his glory.
  And that is really what we want anyway. We just want Him in our lives and His will done in our lives.

 
I believe God answers every prayer in one of three ways. Yes. No. And not yet.
 
 In this video I want to encourage you to not give up or get weary in prayer, and not lose hope.
 But continue to seek the Father and His will and His heart. And seek and pray that your desires and heart longings are aligned with those of God’s.

 
Psalms 37:4 tells us that when we take delight in the LORD, he will give us the desires of your heart. But first and foremost God himself needs to be the desire of our hearts. God and His Will for our lives need to be the desire of our hearts.
 And when we desire or love God with all our hearts, soul, and mind then hearts should be in the right place and we will be desiring the right things.
​
 May you be blessed and encouraged with this post and video about prayer.
​ In Him, Mae

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What do we do with the time God has given us? Are we doing His will? This is a word for somebody

11/8/2020

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Hi you all!
God has been speaking to my heart lately on many things and so I just had to squeeze in time for this video and share with you all.
 Some of these things I have shared before about making the most of our time and how we should be living in a since of urgency for spreading the Word of God and being the light in our crazy world.
​ But I am being more and more convicted that we need to be all the more diligent about spreading the gospel at this time and being the hands and feet of Jesus if we truly love Him.   If we love God with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength then it should show in every area of our lives. we should be just as passionate about reaching the lost, the lonely, and the hurting just as Jesus was. We need to have the heart of the Father.
  For more resources, and to connect with me please visit my website and blog at www.maerenfroe.com
In Him, Mae Renfroe
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Our surprise revealed - four day road trip and warmer climates and walking by faith

11/8/2020

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Here is a video just for my faithful subscribers!!
I reveal our surprise in this fun video of our travelling on a four-day road trip with 10 of us!
I also talk about a verse that's been on mind the past couple of days, and I talk about Walking by Faith .
We don't look at those things around us, but we look up to the One who keeps and holds us in His hands. We walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
He is with us wherever we go. Joshua 1:9 We are instructed to be strong, bold, and courageous.
Not fearful, not timid, not weak.
But we walk in the strength and power of God. We don't walk by fear, but only by faith. We don't have to be afraid. He said He will never leave us or forsake us.
And we can say with boldness He is our Lord and our helper. Our refuge, shield, and strong tower. Proverbs 18:10 Hebrews 13:5 -6

Sure we don't know what tomorrow may bring, but we know who holds our every tomorrow.
  please feel free to connect with me here on my blog and i will get back to you as soon as i can.
Mae Renfroe

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What's in your hands right-now that God can bless and use ? Video blog post

9/22/2020

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  In this video, I read the story in the Bible about the boy that gave his lunch to Jesus to feed the hungry crowed. Jesus took the 2 fish and five loaves and blessed it and fed the crowd of over 5,000.
 What I point out is that it was not necessary for the boy to have had enough food for everybody, but it was only necessary to give what he had. An
Jesus did the rest!
 Too often we focus on what we don't have and what we can't do and in doing so that holds us back from doing anything.
  All God asks is that we give what we do have. Focus on what we do have. Even if what we have seems too meager, not enough, not good enough, etc..... Just give it. God will bless it for His glory.
 So what is in your hands? What do you have that you can give to God for His use? Maybe it's your resources, your time, your spare room, your interests, your talents, your story, your testimony.your money?
  Like the two fish and the 5 loaves, God will take your offering and bless it and it will do more with it than you ever would have could have
imagined.
​  Because with God all things are possible. God does not ask for our ability, but our availability. We serve a God of the impossible!
To connect with me please visit my website/blog.
mae Renfroe

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In the garden with mae - getting fresh veggies, freezing peas, and introducing another video series

8/9/2020

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 Hey there and welcome to another garden video!
 In this video I talk about freezing peas with out blanching. This is my second year of doing this now. They turned out excellent last year.
 For the spiritual part of the video I introduce my video series, Is it God you Really Want or Just Heaven?
May you be inspired to go all in and all out for God!
In Him, Mae

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#5 Hope from the Cemetery video - Giving thanks when we are going through storms and trials in life

7/26/2020

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  Hey there,  I'm so glad you stopped by!
​And Welcome to another video from my Hope From the Cemetery series. This week I talk about finding things to be thankful for in the midst of  life's storms and struggles, and how powerful giving thanks can be.  
( see more description below the video )
    In this video, I read some scripture about how God has instructed us to give thanks in everything. And just how powerful and healing that can be when we are going through tragedies.
  We have to take our focus off our problems and put our focus on our heavenly Father and in His goodness and faithfulness. And in doing so we will be at perfect peace. And we will have joy and true happiness that is not based on our circumstances. We have to look more on what we still have and not what we have lost due to our tragedies.
  The amazing young lady and her family I referred to in the video is the Jen Barrick family. Their ministry is called Hope out Loud.
https://hopeoutloud.com/
 The Barrick Family have been such an inspiration to me since our loss. I love their testimony and story that has come from the terrible accident. Beautiful to see what God can do with a life that is surrendered to Him.
​ You can view their story here.    http://hopeoutloud.com/our-story/
  Please feel free to connect here with me on my blog.
 In Him, Mae
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Be that mom - it's a new season on my podcast!

7/1/2020

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 I'm so excited to announce our new and exciting season in our podcast. As well as our new podcast name, and how it all came about.
  As new parents, our early years of parenting were not ideal, but I love how God can turn things around and bring something beautiful out of our messes and failures.
Come along join me this new season of the podcast as we together ( yes, you & I ) grow closer to God and become that mom that God wants us to be.
  In this episode, I refer to these 2 verses.
 ~ Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 ~
  No, we are not perfect and I don't think ever will be here on earth, but when we truly love God we seek after Him and His ways in our life with all of our being we become more like Him day by day. And our lives reflect Him in the things we do, the things we say, and the way we parent our children.
 We just have to stay hungry & thirsty for more of God in our lives, stay open and teachable, and He will do His good and perfect work in our lives which only He can do, and in turn we will bear much fruit.
  And be a mother after God's own heart.
​ In Him, Mae Renfroe
Please visit my page  for more encouragement for mothers.

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# 3 Hope from the cemetery series - God can use even bad things for His glory

7/1/2020

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 Welcome to my # 3rd in the Hope from the Cemetery with Mae, summer 2020 series.
  In this one I talk about the story of Joseph in the Bible and how, despite the fact, that many things were going against him for so long, it was all part of the plan and purpose that God had on his life. it's a beautiful story.
 And I believe God is using our tragedies in the same way. He is working out something beautiful.
​ Just keep trusting, keep praying, keep praising, and keep believing. He is working it out!! 

 In Him, mae

  You also may like.
  Your World is not falling apart
  # 1 &  #2 Hope from the cemetery
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Talking about forgiveness- video blog post

6/2/2020

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 Hey there and welcome to this week's video! ( Well there will be 2 videos I'm sharing this week because I did the video last week but didn't share it here. )
  In this video I'm talking about forgiveness -- God's forgiveness to us and our forgiveness to others.
 Forgiveness is vital in our walk and  relationship with God, and for salvation. God says He will not forgive us our sins if we don't forgive others there trespasses against us.
  I give 2 perfect examples of forgiveness in the Bible as well as the amazing story of forgiveness of Corrie ten Boon. 
    May you be blessed and encouraged as you realized what exactly it is Christ did for you and I on the cross and the great depth of love that that required.  And may you and I forgive like He did no matter how hard it may be.
​  In Him, Mae  ( P.S. as always I love hearing from you! )
  Here is the link to the article where I read the story of Corrie ten Boon.
Guideposts Classics: Corrie ten Boom on ForgivenessIn this story from November 1972, the author of The Hiding Place recalls forgiving a guard at the concentration camp where her sister died.

https://www.guideposts.org/better-living/positive-living/guideposts-classics-corrie-ten-boom-on-forgiveness
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Is it God you really want or just heaven - part 4 video post

5/26/2020

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  Welcome to part 4 of, Is it God you want or just Heaven?
Do you really Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind?
  And have you made Him the Lord of your Life? Or do you want to be the one in control? Have you gave him your whole being or just a part of you?
 I know this is an area that many of us may struggle with. So you are not alone.
  But I want you to know that He wants all of you. God loves you with a crazy passionate love. He wants to come dwell and make His abode in you.
 And it is really is all or none. Either your all in or your not in at all.

 So please ask yourself this question and analyze your life if it's God you really want or just heaven. And then make those changes you need to make as you fully surrender your will for His and make Him the Lord of your life. You will not regret it - in both this life and and the in the next- I promise!
 In Him, Mae
 Please contact me with any questions or if you need some encouragement  right now in the season you are in. That's what I'm here for.
  Don't miss parts 1, 2, & 3 of this message.
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Aligning our likes with the will of God - podcast episodes 12 & 13

5/26/2020

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 As daughters and children of God we need be aligning are hearts to the that of the heart of our Father. May we be a people that Love God passionately and love the things He loves and hates what He hates. Welcome to another episode of my podcast where I draw the hearts and lives of mothers and daughters closer to heart of God. 
  It's time to step up and it is time that, we, who call ourselves His children need to be seriously walking the walk and talking the talk. This is a follow-up to my last episode called Aligning our likes to the Will of the Father. I encourage you more than ever to get in the Word and get our lives and homes in align with God. God wants our wholehearted devotion. He doesn't just want a part of our lives but He wants our whole being.
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Being thankful will cure resentfulness - video blog post

5/14/2020

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​ Being thankful will cure resentfulness - even when things are not just as we would like
 Do you find your self being just a bit resentful about now due to everything going on with this social distancing stuff?
Do you wish life would get back to normal already? I know I do.
​ In this video, I talk about how being thankful in all things as God has instructed us to be is the cure to helping us not be resentful of changes in our lives right now due to COVID-19.
I also talk about making the most of our time and finding new, creative and productive things to do with our extra time if we have any spare time.  Our time is a gift from God. So we need to be good stewards of it.
  In Him, Mae
p.s. Here is the link to my children's new YouTube show on the subject of faith. https://youtu.be/PmZW6vMGRAo

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Is it God you really want or just heaven? - parts 1,2, & 3

5/1/2020

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 Welcome to the first part of this series!  ( For parts 2 & 3 just scroll down )
Do you really want God in your life and in your everyday?
Do you really want to live a life fully surrendered to God and His Will?
Do you really love God or with all your heart, soul, and being, or do you just want heaven?
If you're not willing to go all-in and all out for God, then you may not be in at all. 


Welcome to parts 2 & 3 of, Do you really want God or just heaven?
 In these videos, I cover some really great verses on what it really means to truly seek God with our whole being and honor Him in everything we do. We are to prove all things and hold to that which is the good and perfect will of God, not excusing or justifying whatever we want to do.
 Jesus said not everyone who says," Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but those that do the will of my Father." If we truly love Him we will obey Him. May we examine our hearts and lives to see if it's God we truly seek after and desire or just heaven.

Is it God really we seek, desire, and Love and want with all our hearts, or is it just heaven?
Jesus said if you love me, keep my commandments.
 This is a heart check to see if we truly love and know God. The Bible says this is how we know we know Him if we love Him and keep his comments. 
​ If you have any comments or questions for me just drop me a note in the comments and I will try to answer as soon as I can.

In Him, Mae
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Be strong and courageous in God! - video blog post

4/26/2020

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Hi from my home to yours!
 I just wanted to share some scripture with you today that I find so encouraging, and something I think we could all benefit from right now.
 God has commanded us to be strong and courageous! Joshua 1:9
 We are not to be timid or fearful. But strong, bold, and walking confidently walking in the power and grace of God!
 He didn't give us a spirit of fear but a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1;7
 For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. KJV
 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. NIV
 And Jesus said greater is He in us than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4
  You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. NIV
 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. KJV
 May you be encouraged by this little video. And may you be strong and courageous and confident in who we are in Him today and every day!
  To connect with me you can leave a comment here on my website/blog . I would love to hear from you and be a support and encouragement to you in your walk with God, or in your mothering, or if you are going through grief right now that seems unbearable.
​  Leave me a comment and i will get back to you as soon as i can.

Mae Renfroe


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Keep your eyes and mind on God! - video blog post

4/21/2020

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 Hi there!
   This is Mae here with you. I'm a wife and mother to 9 children which I have the 
privilege of homeschooling, as well as a self published author, life coach, and an aspiring speaker.
 Just a little video to try out my new video editor on my phone, and to give some encouragement today. I wanted to share some beautiful verses with you that I really love.
  There is lots going on out in the world right now with this Covid-19 thing going on and many things in our lives affected and changed by it in different ways. And if we stay focused on all the news surrounding it, as well as people's speculations about the virus and their predictions about the future can make a person pretty unsettled and a little bit fearful. 
 But when we keep our minds on God and placed our trust securely in Him He will keep us in perfect peace.
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Is it God what you really want or just Heaven? - video blog post

4/21/2020

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Do you really want God in your life and in your everyday?
Do you want this life here on earth to be all about Him and not just about you?
Do you really want to live a life fully surrendered to God and His Will?

Welcome to the first part of this series! A heart check whether it's God we really want or just heaven.
​In Him, Mae

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March 25th update & encouragement - video post

3/27/2020

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Hi there,
It has been a while since I did a video blog post. This one is an update of what I've been up to lately, and what's been going on in my little world with this Covid-19 thing going on. Lots of crazy stuff going on due to it.
And I give encouragement for you for whatever is going on in your life and home. I give Bible verses about God's peace and provision.
 I mention how the Bible talks about tribulation and pestilence in the end times. And verses about the hope we have in Christ.
​  I hope you find it encouraging at this time. Feel free to contact me here at my blog/website www.lightsforjes.com and be sure to let me know how I can pray with you and for you.
In Him, Mae Renfroe

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Mae's speaking event- March 5th

3/15/2020

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  Hey you all!
 Here is the video for my speaking event in Manning, Alberta on March 5th, 2020.
The first one of this nature. I feel it went very well, and even though we didn't have very many  come out, the ones that did come were really touched by the message and really enjoyed it. I knew most of them there and that helped put me at ease and made me very comfortable and confident behind the mic.
And now I am all geared up and excited for the next event on March 24th, 2020.
 SO if you are in the area and didn't make it to my first event you will want to plan to make for this one. It's going to be a great evening of encouragement and inspiration!
  Maybe you are facing circumstances that seem unfair, or a loss that seems unbearable. We are going to focus on the goodness of God and the hope and peace that comes from a deep faith and trust in Him. And how God uses the bad things that happened to us for our good and His glory.
 In Him,
​Mae 

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There is still Hope for your Dreams part 2- video blog post

3/15/2020

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    Here is part 2 of my video series, There is still Hope for Your Dreams.
I Don't know your story, I don't know what you are going through. Nor what dreams may be laying shattered at your feet right now because of what has happened your life.
​But I know my God! And He is a faithful God, who loves you more than words can ever express. And He wants you to know there is still hope for your dreams! God restores shattered dreams and heals broken hearts. And He was great plans for your life to put to use the things that happened in your life for your good and His glory.
 In Him, Mae 


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There is still hope for your dreams -part 1 video blog post

3/3/2020

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 I Don't know your story, I don't know what you are going through. Nor what dreams may be laying shattered at your feet right now because of what has happened your life.
 But I know my God! And He is a faithful God, who loves you more than words can ever express. And He wants you to know there is still hope for your dreams!
  God restores shattered dreams and heals broken hearts. And He was great plans for your life to put to use the things that happened in your life for His glory.
  In this video, I give the example of the Bible character Joseph, and how so much was going against him, yet it was all turned around for his good.
That's the same for you and me too. God can turn every bad thing around for our good and for His glory.

​In Him,
Mae Renfroe
Author, Life Coach, & aspiring speaker


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Announcing Mae's events & more great stuff!! - Podcast episode

2/25/2020

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Hey there, it's been a while since we've done a podcast episode due to the busyness of preparing for Mae's speaking events planned for March 5th, 24th, 2020. So it this episode we talk about that. The girls share a special song at the end of the podcast that they will be singing at our event. 
I also encourage you to step out and do what God has placed on your heart and in your life not being held back by fear. And when you make that courageous step and share your testimony and your message it is limitless what God will with it. We are commanded to talk about His goodness and faithfulness in our lives. Just do your best and let God handle the rest!! And see Him to the work that only He can do. His Word does not go out void!! Praise the Lord!
 If you are in our area and want to attend please see my events page here on my blog and website for all the details.
 In Him, Mae


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    I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Paul, of over 22 years. Mommy to 9 blessings, ages 21 to 3 years. Our 2nd oldest son, at age 14, has gone on to be with the Lord on April 19th, 2017. I share about that new road we are on here on my blog.
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