No Regrets
Do you ever regret your actions? As much as I’d like to think I avoid regrets, I don’t always handle situations the way I know I should. Like this recent exchange with a hotel desk clerk. There was a credit card charge I didn’t recognize so I called to straighten the situation out. Let’s just […]
172: Discovering Your True Identity in a World of Lies
Main Points From the Show On this episode of Longing for More, Vona Johnson and guest Elaine Briefman discuss the issue of “identity abuse” and how it can impact people’s lives. Elaine shares her personal struggle and how she overcame it with the help of God. The episode covers topics like forgiving those who have […]
162: Finding Hope Through Faith–Overcoming Addiction
This discussion focuses on coping with difficult situations through faith in God and prayer while avoiding the temptation of alcohol. Rose Ann Forte shares some key takeaways on how to stay mindful of risks associated with alcohol while also finding alternative and healthier coping mechanisms such as prayer and faith. She also introduces her […]
159: Are You Really Ready?
When preparing for Advent, we typically focus on preparing our homes by decorating, baking, wrapping gifts, and preparing meals. But how much time do we invest in preparing our hearts for the Advent of Jesus’ return? In this episode, we explore letting go of expectations and trusting God when things don’t go as planned. You’ll […]
152: Are You Quick to Judge Others?
Despite everything that separates us in the world, we have more things in common than most care to admit. We are all God’s children, and we are all sinners. It’s easy to cast the first stone when we see wrongs happening in the world around us, but we are challenged to be gentle with those […]
A Time For Boldness
There are moments we will never forget where we were when we heard the news of significant events in our lifetime. I was at the office when the planes flew into the towers on 9/11. I was in a hotel room in Denver when South Dakota’s Governor’s plane flew into a silo, killing all on […]
147: A Time For Boldness
Emotions are high with the recent historic decision of the Supreme Court. Not only is the nation split on where they stand on the issue of abortion, but Christians are too. In this episode, we discuss the enormous opportunity Christians have to speak in love and support of those affected by past decisions and those […]
The Tolerance Shift
Scripture tells us to shine our light into the world. Luke tells us that all secrets will eventually be brought into the open. Everything concealed will be brought to light and be made known to all. I believe he is telling us that when the light of truth about Jesus shines within us, we are […]
144: The Tolerance Shift
The definition of tolerance has changed drastically through the years. The attitude that people should celebrate, enable, and promote another person’s point of view regardless of whether one agrees is damaging the core of our society by planting seeds of hatred and violence. This episode explores tolerance and how God calls Christians to reevaluate how […]
Will You Be On Board?
If Noah was boarding the ark today, would you be in line to embark with him? Or would you be watching as he loads the animals two by two mocking him for his foolishness like everyone in his day did? Even knowing how it turned out way back then, I’m guessing many would make the […]