Taking two different people, and putting them together in marriage, learning about each other, and learning to become one, can be challenging enough. Then, when you add two sets of parents into the mix, it can be seem impossible that you will ever all get along. Especially if the parents are having a hard time letting go of their baby or understanding their new place in your life.

As a married adult what exactly is their place? What do you do when they make life difficult and cause problems in your marriage or your family? Most importantly, what does the Bible say about how we are to treat our parents?

Today, I’m sharing with you some of my own experiences with parents and in-laws, as well as what scripture tells us about how to treat them and what to do when they make life difficult.

Let’s get started.

Episode Highlights:

• Honoring parents
• God's command with a promise
• Relationship to parents as a married adult
• Is it biblical to remove them from your life?
• Your family comes first
• Personal stories of a hurtful father & a difficult mother-in-law
• Setting up boundaries or limiting time with ungodly parents

Scripture References:

Exodus 20:12

Ephesians 6:1-3

Genesis 2:24

Proverbs 19:26, 20:20

Leviticus 20:9

Luke 6:27-36

Palms 1:1

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

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New Journal ~ "Taking My Thoughts Captive."

This journal is specifically created to help you document your thoughts, check them against Scripture, and replace the lies with God’s truth. Available now on the Faith Lived Out website.

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Last week we asked the question; does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him?

We began to look at some of the differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy or seeking to fill our own sinful desires.

We're continuing in this topic today. So if you are searching for what the next right step is? If you have thoughts and question if it’s God who is leading you? Then join me today as we discover how to know the still small voice of God.

Let’s get started!

Episode Highlights:

• Recap of last week's episode on discerning God’s voice.
• Characteristics to distinguish between God's voice and the enemy’s.
• Practical steps to handle negative and confusing thoughts.
• Introduction of the "Taking My Thoughts Captive" journal.

This episode explores additional characteristics to help discern God's voice:

• Christ Confirms, Satan Contradicts: Thoughts from God will never contradict Scripture.
• Christ Chooses, Satan Captures: God adopts us in love, while Satan seeks to ensnare us.
• Christ Constrains, Satan Constricts: God calls us to self-control and righteousness, while Satan tries to make us feel trapped and hopeless.
• Christ Clearly Speaks Truth, Satan Convinces with Many Words: God’s messages are clear and concise, unlike the enemy’s repetitive and confusing tactics.

Scripture References:

Luke 4:9-12

Psalms 91:11-12

1 Peter 3:1-2

Ephesians 1:3-6

2 Timothy 2:25-26

Psalms 40:1-2

Titus 1:7-9

2 Corinthians 5:17

Ephesians 2:10

Luke 18:22-23

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

John 16:33

Romans 8:5-6

Ephesians 6:10-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Philippians 4:6-7

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July 12th and 13th. This workshop is designed to help individuals and couples strengthen their marriages by putting God at the center. Early registration discounts are available until July 1st, so don’t miss out!

New Journal ~ "Taking My Thoughts Captive."

This journal is specifically created to help you document your thoughts, check them against Scripture, and replace the lies with God’s truth. Available now on the Faith Lived Out website.

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Does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him? How do we know that it’s not just our own wishful thinking or weird notions that we have. Can Satan or his minions put thoughts in our minds. And if so, how do we recognize those thoughts and know what the truth really is?

There are differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy or seeking to fill our own sinful desires.

If you are searching for what the next right step is? If you have thoughts and question if it’s God who is leading you in this direction? Then join me today as we discover how to know the still small voice of God.

Let’s get started!

1 Kings 19:11-12

1 Timothy 3:16-17

Matthew 6:19-21

John 14:26

Ecclesiastes 1:9

Mark 13:22

Matthew 5:18

1 John 4:1

Psalms 1:1

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