Grace And Peace: Heart To Heart

Many speak of "walking with God."  In the Bible's fifth chapter of Deuteronomy, verse 33 says, "You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long..."  Walking with God is a lifestyle.  Stormie Omartian's Learning to Walk With God shares a candid perspective for 'whosoever will' to embrace. During the broadcast, feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Otherwise, you may contact me with any questions or comments, after the show, at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mail messages can be left at: 650.741.4137  

Emotions are a strong part of our make-up. Did you ever consider how much they dictate the view we have of ourselves and our every day relationships?  David Seamands' in Healing Damaged Emotions says "events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God." Today's segment will initiate the fact that the "past doesn't have to hurt the present." During the broadcast, feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Otherwise, you may contact me with any questions or comments, after the show, at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mail messages can be left at: 650.741.4137

Without a doubt, these are hard and challenging times, world-wide.  On a personal level, some are in the midst of them on a larger degree than others.  No matter where you fall, whether it's now or later, the difference in how they're handled will lie with your attitude. Omartian's Remembering God's Goodness in Bad Times helps us grapple with helpful ways to interact with our personal circumstances and those all around us. During the live broadcast, your participation is welcomed.  Feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328. After the show, send comments or questions to: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mail messages can be left at: 650.741.4137 

Have you ever wrestled with the concept of what it means to really know God? Perhaps you've heard others referencing Him as though they have an interpersonal relationship, one that is very much like a friendship. Join us as we take a look at this and share Stormie Omartian's Spending Time Alone With God.  I believe that what you'll hear may very well surprise and give you a new view regarding this very Big God who desires to befriend and communicate with you, heart to heart. During the broadcast, feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Otherwise, you may contact me with any questions or comments, after the show, at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mail messages can be left at: 650.741.4137

Today's segment brings a shout out to mothers for all of their selfless acts of love and devotion.  It also aims to help us to reflect on our accountability and ownership for the relationships and bonds that develop.  If you are a Mom, biological or not, I'd like to personally thank you for all you've done to exemplify care, protection, and direction in the life or lives of those to whom you are known as Mom or Mother.        During the broadcast, I welcome your particpation.  Feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Otherwise, you may contact me with any questions or comments, after the show, at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mail messages can be left at: 650.741.4137

We all have a purpose.  Are you aware of yours?  Stormie Omartian's You Have a Great Purpose is the subject of this week's encouragement. In the midst of endless and often contradicting perspectives found in articles, books, blogs, movies, talk shows, and endless social media, who we are and what's meant for us, as individuals, gets lost.  They tell us who we are and who we should be.  Still, there's a sense that what's being said doesn't fit YOU. So, the question 'what is your purpose?' begs further contemplation and, ultimately, a response.  During the live broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Contact me with any questions or comments that you may have after the show at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137

This morning, we will focus on the fact that even in the times of our lives that we call 'bad,' God is still good.  I hope that Stormie Omartian's reflection on this will encourage you for what lies ahead for you as we prepare to enter a brand new month; during this week, this day, and even this very moment.  In fact, Remembering God's Goodness in Bad Times launches the first of a number of Omartian's readings that I will share with you. During the live broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Contact me with any questions or comments that you may have after the show at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137

Friends come in all shades and are easily identified.  There are friends who come and go; better known as acquaintances or fair weather friends.  Then, there are friends who are with and for you, 100% and more.  You can count on them as much, sometimes more, as you can count on yourself.   Last week we read from Lisa Jo-Baker's Never Unfriended: The Secret to Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships.  Today, we examine three examples of true friends; Ruth, Jonathan, and Jesus, the Christ.   During the live broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Contact me with any questions or comments that you may have after the show at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137  

Friends come in all shades and are easily identified.  There are friends who come and go; better known as acquaintances or fair weather friends.  Then, there are friends who are with and for you, 100% and more.  You can count on them as much, sometimes more, as you can count on yourself.   The first of two segments, we will examine three examples of true friends; Ruth, Jonathan, and Jesus, the Christ.  Hopefully, you will find some helpful take-aways. During the live broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Contact me with any questions or comments that you may have after the show at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137  

 He Restores Us Through Grace ends our reflections from Ruth Graham's Fear Not Tomorrow, God Is Already There. So much bombards us, from all sides, day in and day out.  How does one handle it without exploding or imploding?  Renewal and restoration are key!  This segment of Grace and Peace aims to help you breathe easier and stronger.   During the broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Any questions or comments that you may have after the show can be sent  to: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137  

His Forgiveness is Constant, considers God's faithfulness.  Just typing or speaking the word, 'faithful', renders a measure of grace and peace.   Join me today, to once again hear a reading from Ruth Graham's Fear Not Tomorrow...   We will all be reminded of just how valuable we are in the eyes of the One who designed us. During the live broadcast, please feel free to call in at: (929) 477-2328.  Any questions or comments that you may have after the show can be sent  to: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com   Voice mails: 650.741.4137  

I am continuing to read from Graham's Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There, with the hope that you will find a measure of peace along with encouragement for your day to day journeys.    In times like these, more and more people share their worries, fears, and doubts. While it is indisputable that there is plenty going on to worry about; fear; and doubt, just as true is the fact that we cannot afford to allow these things to consume us.  This podcast series is designed to help us achieve a healthy perspective. Feel free to leave comments. You may also email the host at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com or phone 650.741.4137 with inquiries.    

Do you have anyidea of how valuable you are?   If you have even a smidgin of doubt, Ruth Graham's He Restores Us to Our True Value was written just for you.  Join me on this edition of Grace and Peace and discover just how valuable you are in the eyes of the One who designed you.  Perhaps it will give you a brand new perspective. The host of the show (Zenobia Bailey) can be reached at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com or 650.741.4137

As we continue reading from Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There, a king from centuries past, King David, comes alive.  He was a man that faced great mountains. Even as a boy, David's trust, beyond himself to the God who is ever faithful, caused him to find all the strength he needed to conquer a man at least ten times his stature. Today, this same strength, amidst our fears, is available to us. Next week, we will take a look at Our True Value.                                                                 *********** Grace and Peace Phone:  650.741.4137

In times like these, more and more people are sharing their worries.  While it is indisputable that there is plenty to worry about, just as true is the fact that we cannot afford to allow worry to consume us.  Ruth Graham, one of my beloved authors has much to say about fear/worry.  During the next month, I will be reading a weekly snippet from one of her books, Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There, with the hope that you will find a measure of peace and even rest.

Are you tired of being tired?  Do you even feel as though you aren't cut out for the role of parenting, at times? When is the last time you stepped aside and took several really deep breaths, or, went even further and found space in your schedule for just you?  Let me encourage you that YOU, yes you, are just the parent that your child needs.   We will look at The Tired Mother's Creed on our next episode.  Join me on February 5th at 9:30 am.

What is it that causes on person to look at a glass and declare that it is half full, while another person will observe the same glass as being half empty?  One little word can describe it:  Mindset.   One dictionary says that mindset is a fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. Another states that it is a particular way of thinking : a person's attitude or set of opinions about something. Today's segment helps us to examine our mindset.

One of the busiest times of the year recently ended, the new year brings more. How will you escape the all too often overwhelming fatigue that seems to plague all of us?  Or, will you?   As unbelievable as it may be, we're already cresting towards the middle of January!   How much busyness can and will you purpose to lay aside from your typical schedule?  I assure you, much of what we deem urgent, isn't at all. Instead, these very things rob us of what's important, placing undue stress, strain, and even fatigue upon us. Charles Hummel, author of Tyranny of the Urgent, states our predicament well: “Your greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important.”  This segment may well be the one to assist with putting things in their proper place and priority; gaining freedom from the urgent, to help us experience less and less fatigue. Thanks for listening!  My wish for all of us is that we will learn to shave off the urgent in order to slow down and truly enjoy 2017.

Grace, kindness, and etiquette... are they by-words in today's hustling society?  Do you want them to be?   We are taking a look at one perspective of grace and the strength of gentleness that comes alongside of it.    

John witnessed the True Light.  John 1: 1 - 14 gives us a glimpse of what he saw. "And of his fulness we have all received, and grace for grace."  (verse 16)