Right now the USA troops are attempting to extract American citizens, missionaries, and those who worked for and with the American government out of Afghanistan to rescue them from the dangers of the Taliban who are now in control. Hurricane Ida has made landfall in Louisiana, and is now a category 4 hurricane with winds up to 150 mph. The Delta variant of Covid-19 has been impacting more people, even children. All around us every day are battles that threaten our safety and even our physical lives. There is also a spiritual battle that rages on every day between Christian believers and Satan and his demons. But we can be encouraged with Psalm 18:39, ESV, "For You equipped me with strength for battle; You made those who rise against me sink under me." This episode also gives you an invitation to Beth Jones' writing coach Shelley Hitz's Kingdom Writers' Virtual Conference, The Battle Plan. There will be an amazing lineup of speakers (Beth is one of them!) to help you move forward with your call to write words that will outlive you and publish books that fulfill your calling. The conference is September 15-21, 2021. The conference is free. You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/3sWIujb You can also get the Battle Plan All-Access Pass at any time. It will give you an all-access pass to the conference (meaning you get all the videos), plus 13 bonus trainings ($665 value). The Battle Plan All-Access Pass is currently being offered at a special early-bird price of $17 until 9/1/21, so I recommend getting it early! It will then go up incrementally in price the closer it gets to the conference. Grab your free ticket today! https://bit.ly/3sWIujb Remember that God is more powerful than any battle you face! Trust in and obey Him! 

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Strength for the Battle

So much is happening in the world now that is scary. Haiti's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The Taliban taking over Afghanistan. The Delta variant of the Coronavirus, mask mandates, and more lockdowns. Violence across the world. But God doesn't want you and me to be afraid. Let's step out of fear and into faith, trusting Jesus. How do we do that? Romans 10:17 NKJV says, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." In this podcast, Beth Jones shares how we build our faith and 3 practical tips to help with not having fear. Here is the link for Beth Jones' virtual retreat for speakers and writers on September 16, 2021, The Power of Shoes. There will be 5 anointed, powerful speakers and we'd love for you to join us! https://refreshingwaters.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1103826

Step out of fear and into faith

This morning I watched Prophetic Messenger/Bible teacher Kay Nash teach on YouTube, "Find Balance: The Message The Church Needs About Finances." One of the things she said which struck me was, "Dream poverty." Have your dreams died? Do you feel that this is not the life you signed up for and so you have just stopped dreaming? God is the Dream Giver and Dream Fulfiller. He has made my dreams come true and my family's. I'm still dreaming big for 2021 and beyond. What about you? God wants you to dream again. He wants you rich in dreams and all areas of your life. He is the God of the Impossible. We need to walk out those dreams in faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7. 

Do you have dream poverty? It's time to dream big again.

What is your biggest dream or desire? God is the Dream Giver and the Dream Fulfiller! Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Recently my husband Ray, our daughter Leah, and I traveled to the Grand Canyon in Arizona to celebrate Leah's college graduation with her Bachelor's of Science degree in Graphic Design. It was beautiful and incredible. Our daughter Heather also went on a vacation this week to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Amelia, Island, Florida, and Valdosta, Georgia with her fiance' Andy and his three children. The beach is mine and Heather's place of peace and refilling. I'm so happy that she got to do this! God makes dreams come true! What is your big dream? Lailah Gifty Akita says, "No dream is too big to come true. You are born to manifest the glory of God on earth." In this episode, Beth Jones also invites you to her virtual training, "Moments into Messages," to encourage you to turn your ordinary, daily moments into your most powerful message. Find out more at https://refreshingwaters.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1095155

God can fulfill your heart's desires and dreams

Last night our youngest daughter Leah treated my husband Ray and me to supper at Bella's Italian restaurant in Lee's Summit, Missouri. It is an authentic Italian restaurant. The servers speak Italian to each other. Beautiful piano and violin music played in the background. The food was so good! It was fun and truly a time of refreshing. In today's podcast, I share about Acts 3:19. "Repent, then, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." Why is repentance so important? What does this mean about refreshing? Listen as Beth dives in deeper with this Scripture. She also excitedly shares about her brand-new, online teaching portal at Member Vault, with 3 new trainings and mini-coaching for aspiring authors and speakers. One of the products (free!) is the traumatic stories of women who survived Winter Snow and Ice Storm Uri in Texas, through faith in Jesus Christ. Learn more about Beth's new training products for aspiring authors and speakers at https://refreshingwaters.vipmembervault.com/

Times of Refreshing

This morning I had a dream about a pregnant woman in labor. I believe the dream was from God and is about you and me needing to dream bigger. Are you living and dreaming too small? Listen as I share about the dream and what I believe to be its interpretation. This is the year for you to start writing your book(s) and to step out speaking. This is the year for God to fulfill your big dreams! In this episode, I also invite you to join my free Zoom webinar on February 18 at 2 p.m. CST. http://www.bethjones.net/dreamcafe/

My dream: Are you living and dreaming too small?

Our family traveled one weekend to Saint Louis, Missouri, for a fast, fun adventure to see the Arch. It is the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, and is Missouri's tallest accessible building, standing at 630 feet high. Our granddaughter Annabelle was scared of heights and was terrified to go to the top. She cried all the way going up in the elevator with us. But when we arrived at the top, she was able to look out the arch's little windows at the river, the skyscrapers, and the landscape. She loved it. She especially loved the little arch souvenir gift we bought her to take home. If you as a writer and/or speaker never face your fears like Annabelle did with her fear of heights, you'll never achieve what God has put in your mind and heart to do - writing and speaking. Don't let fear hinder or stop you. In this episode, I also share about my brand new writers and speakers virtual training coming up in February 2021 to help you write your book(s) and step out speaking. There will be an Early Bird Special rate, so get your spot when it's ready!

The face of fear in writing and speaking

Today my friend Elizabeth Zacharias and I went to eat Mexican lunch in Butler, Missouri, where I live. Afterward, we ran errands and stopped by The Carpenter's Cup, the local Christian bookstore. While drinking my cappuccino, I talked with the woman who decorates the window (display) and the store. She shared how thankful she is that God has given her a little piece of His creative gift inside of her. What are your unique spiritual gifts, talents, and skills God has placed inside of you? Now is the time to use them. 

The Decorator (What are your spiritual gifts and talents?)

Do you have a special dream inside your heart? Perhaps, you have hoped to turn your aspirations into your reality? This is Dana Arcuri's inspiring interview with Beth Jones, International Speaker, Author, and Coach, who manifested her dream to go to Antigua, Guatemala. To learn more about Beth's speaking for women's conferences, retreats, online events, and podcasts, visit her at  http://www.bethjones.net/ Join Beth's virtual writing retreat on December 17, 2020:  http://www.bethjones.net/the-gift-of-words/ Beth Jones' Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/author/bethmjones Do you have a special dream inside your heart? Would you like to turn your deepest aspirations into your reality? Perhaps, you are hoping to improve your relationships, health, finances, or find peace of mind? If so, the sky is the limit!  Join Dana Arcuri for 30 Days of Manifesting your awesome breakthroughs on her YouTube channel at this link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtpAeg5l19dcDuDPyKs6kJw Learn strategies to open new doors of opportunity for abundance, joy, improved health, healing, love, and whatever your heart desires. Dana's books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00HF97MVO Set healthy boundaries, heal from abuse & trauma, and reclaim your power.

Dana Arcuri's interview of Beth Jones traveling to Guatemala: Manifesting Your God-Sized Dreams

Yesterday I went to my daughter Heather's house to bring pepperoni pizza, chocolate cupcakes, and gifts for a "Back to school" little party. It had been awhile since I'd seen them and I just wanted to let them know I loved them and was thinking about and praying for them. God has given each of us unique spiritual gifts, talents, and skills. Do you know what yours are? Are you using them for Jesus' glory and to make an impact, helping others? In this podcast, I invite you to my Zoom event on Saturday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time). It will be a half hour with a power point teaching, delving more into the topic of spiritual gifts. You can download Zoom's software onto your computer or laptop, or get the app on your smart phone.   The info and link are below: Beth Jones is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: What are your spiritual gifts? It's time to use them! Time: Aug 14, 2020 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3109575004?pwd=VndQVHZGYmV3bWJyNWNyNVlPSVFzdz09 Meeting ID: 310 957 5004 Passcode: Useme  

Someone needs you

Lately I've been hearing and seeing the word "alignment" a lot. When these types of things happen, I know God is speaking to me and that He is trying to teach me something. First, I look up the definition of the word or words. Then I search for the word, words, or related ideas in the Bible. Jesus is a perfect example of being in alignment with God and His will, when He prayed in the Garden, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup from Me, nevertheless, not My will, but Yours be done." (Luke 22:42) In this podcast, I delve into the different areas of our lives for us to be aligned with God's will and purpose for our lives. 

Divine Alignment

The curve is flattening and things are looking more positive now regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and Shelter In Place orders. But the future is uncertain. It's easy to feel scared and worried. If you're a "recovering control freak" like me, you don't like the unknown. There is a lot unknown about this virus. There's also a lot of conspiracy theories and frightening news and videos out there on YouTube about forced vaccines, identifiers, tracers, the mark of the beast, and more. Some political leaders and governors are using this virus for evil purposes to control people, not just for safety purposes. It's hard to know what to believe and who to trust. But there is good news: God does know the future. He has good plans for you and me (Jeremiah 29:11). The best is yet to come (John 2:10). The kingship belongs to the LORD, and He rules over the nations (Psalm 22:8). Tune into this podcast for hope and faith. 

What is ahead?

Mother's Day 2020 is Sunday, May 10. Next to my salvation in Jesus Christ, being a mother is the greatest gift God has ever given me. When I was a child, all I wanted to be when I grew up was a mom and a writer. And that is exactly what happened! I have three beautiful, precious daughters--Heather, Eden, and Leah. I'm also the author of 20 books. If I achieved great worldly success, but failed at being a mom, I feel I have done nothing. Washington Irving said, "A mother's love endures through all." This is so true. A mother sacrifices her own sleep, even eating and drinking, to take care of her little baby or child. Being a mom is both the greatest and hardest thing in the world. I've always been an overprotective mom who worries too much--especially now, during the Coronavirus pandemic. But God loves my children even more than I do, and yours as well. Join me as I explore this topic of the beautiful gift of motherhood. 

Nothing Like A Mom

There is nothing like a good friend! Friendship is a treasured gift. In today's podcast, I share about the topic of different types of friendship in the Bible. I'm also launching my new ebook for Kindle on Amazon, my first children's book that is on the topic of friendship--Nat and Jax: We CAN be friends! It is loosely based on the true story of my adopted black, female cat Natalya ("Nat") and our daughter Leah's black, female cat Jax becoming friends. A quote by Anonymous says, "Life was meant for good friends and great adventures." Proverbs 27:9 reads, "A sweet friendship refreshes the soul." Who are your friends? Who can you become a friend to right now? Right now with the Coronavirus pandemic, people are scared, panicky, frustrated, depressed, and confused. They need hope and encouragement. Be that friend today!

The Beauty of Friendship

When you read the news or go on social media today, almost all you see is centered around one word: Coronavirus. As of this episode, there are a reported 14,611 deaths world-wide from the virus. In the small, rural town of Butler (a suburb of Kansas City) where I live, people are in fear and are panic-buying toilet paper. Hand sanitizer, canned goods, frozen foods, eggs, bread, and even cat and dog food items are flying off the shelves almost as soon as the employees stock them on the aisles. While I believe the virus is dangerous and we need to use wisdom such as washing our hands, I do think the media is hyping this to create panic. God is bigger than this virus and the blood of Jesus is more powerful. In today's podcast, I share a Scripture to encourage you and give you hope: Psalm 46:10. "Be still and know that I am God." You don't have to be afraid. Trust God, for He is faithful and good. 

The Coronavirus: Be Still

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