HOPE is Here

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HOPE is Here brings hope to those struggling with life‘s difficult situations.

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Monday Dec 27, 2021

“My 5-Minute Ugly Cry to Peace” – Twila Brown, Part 1

Monday Dec 27, 2021

In order to have a testimony, you have to go through a test… Twila Brown went from Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand manager to unemployed overnight. Listen today as Greg interviews Twila as she shares the story of how God helped her walk with faith, not fear, through a very unplanned time of her life. 14 minutes of inspiration coming your way in today’s broadcast!

Listen to Twila on HOPE is Here -
"But God, I Had Plans!" - https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/but-god-i-had-plans-%e2%80%93-twila-brown-part-2/

"From Covid to Confetti" - https://hopeishere.podbean.com/e/journey-thru-covid-to-hope-twila-brown-part-3/

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Friday Dec 24, 2021

HOPE is Born!

Friday Dec 24, 2021

Merry Christmas! Join us as we celebrate the birth of hope! The birth of Jesus has been a catalyst for hope for generations! The Christmas story is a great reminder that God has a plan and operates on His own timeline. You never know when God is going to appear. Let’s dig into Luke 2:8-14 with Greg today to celebrate the birth of HOPE!

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Thursday Dec 23, 2021

Who Do Y‘all Need Jesus To Be? (pt 2)

Thursday Dec 23, 2021

As we approach Christmas, consider who it is you need Jesus to be for you today. It’s important to give God more than just an hour on Sunday mornings. Join Greg as he considers what “Everlasting Father” means in Isaiah 40:28-31. Could you use an everlasting Father in your life right now? Jesus will always meet you right where you are.

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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021

Who Do Y‘all Need Jesus To Be? (pt 1)

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Which of these characteristics of God do you need to be reminded of most right now? Are you struggling with fear or worry? God can be your Prince of Peace. Are you struggling with depression? Call on the “Wonderful Counselor” for comfort. Tune in for 14 minutes of hope in Jesus!

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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021

Mary, Did You Know? (pt 2)

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021

A frightened Mary was consoled by an angel “Do not be afraid. The Lord is with you.” Do you need that reminder this Christmas season? 2 Chronicles 16:9 says “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” There are 5 important things we can learn from Mary’s committed heart.

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Monday Dec 20, 2021

Mary, Did You Know? (pt 1)

Monday Dec 20, 2021

Can you believe it’s Christmas week?! Greg shares his thoughts about what Mary was thinking about her pregnancy and upcoming marriage to Joseph. Did Mary know that the Lord was with her? Do you know that God is with YOU? Sometimes we go through tough times and need that reminder. Your deepest wound will be your ministry – God never wastes a hurt.

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Friday Dec 17, 2021

A Moment of Doubt (pt 2)

Friday Dec 17, 2021

The Birth of Jesus was surrounded by all kinds of supernatural events. Joseph, as many of us would, had his doubts. Even in his doubt, Joseph was a noble man and planned to divorce Mary quietly. But God had other plans. “Immanuel” means God with us.” It’s not a problem that we have doubts. What matters is how we handle those doubts. Pursue answers, God will help you.

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Thursday Dec 16, 2021

A Moment of Doubt (pt 1)

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

Part of living in this world is experiencing moments of doubt. Can you imagine what Joseph was thinking when he found out Mary was pregnant? “Are you serious?!?” He had to be honest with God about what was going on. God blessed that honesty. Even in our doubt, God pursues a personal relationship with us.

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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021

A Good and Honest Life

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021

Greg’s Dad would have celebrated his 80^th birthday this week. There are rewards for a good and honest life. Greg looks back at his dad’s sayings and how they formed and shaped who Greg is today. Let’s listen to dad’s wise words and let his legacy live on! Don’t let your external circumstances control your internal circumstances. Greg saw in his dad’s life that he was a man who refreshed others and became refreshed himself. Tune in to learn from 14 minutes of examples from “A Good and Honest Life.”

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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021

5 Things You Need to Know (pt 2)

Tuesday Dec 14, 2021

God loves you! Did you take notes during yesterday’s broadcast? Pull them out and add the final three things Greg feels like that God wants us to know right now. Jehovah Jireh means “God is our provider.” As we enter this Christmas season, remember that our heavenly father wants to bless and provide for us just like we want to provide for our loved ones. Tune in to hear the last of “5 Things You Need to Know.”

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Monday Dec 13, 2021

5 Things You Need to Know

Monday Dec 13, 2021

There are 5 truths that Greg feels like God wants us to know right now. For some of us, these truths may serve as a reminder. But for others, this may be brand new information. Some of you may be going through a dark valley right now. Write out these truths on a list to post on your fridge or somewhere visible this week. Maybe you just need to belt out “Jesus Loves Me” at the top of your lungs to remind yourself how much you are loved. Today’s broadcast may have you taking notes and singing!

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Friday Dec 10, 2021

Does God Social Distance? (part 2)

Friday Dec 10, 2021

Psalm 28:7 says “The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” God does not social distance from us, even when we have royally messed up. He can bless and turn your mess-ups around. How can you show the love of God today? Who can you bless with a call or text today? Open your eyes and open your ears. God is right here with you.

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Thursday Dec 09, 2021

Does God Social Distance? (part 1)

Thursday Dec 09, 2021

With COVID all around us, we have become accustomed to social distancing to keep us safe. But does it feel like God practices social distancing from us sometimes? Well, that’s a lie. But how can we know for sure that God is here? Greg shares some eye-opening tips on how to personally be aware of God’s presence. This episode is a game-changer.

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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021

Draw Close (part 3)

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021

Wash your hands! We’ve heard that a lot over the past 18 months, haven’t we? James 4:8 “Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts...” Greg shares with us 5 ways to grow closer to God and feel his presence every day. In today’s broadcast, Greg challenges us to examine our lives for anything that might not be pleasing to God, then begin to wash that out of our life, ask for forgiveness and make a plan.

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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021

Draw Close (part 2)

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021

We are under attack from the devil but God promises that if we resist the devil, he will flee from us. Do you feel weak and surrounded on all sides right now? Let’s look into James 4:7-10 as Greg encourages us to stand firm and draw close to God. Start now. It’s never too late.

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Monday Dec 06, 2021

Draw Close (part 1)

Monday Dec 06, 2021

Sometimes everything around us tells us that if there is a God, He is distant and disconnected. James 4:8 “Come close to God and God will come close to you.” Let’s examine what James 4:7-10 says about our relationship with Jesus. John 3:30 says “Jesus must increase and I must decrease.” That’s tough, isn’t it? Tune in to today’s broadcast for 14 minutes of hope!

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Friday Dec 03, 2021

Food for Thought Friday

Friday Dec 03, 2021

Happy Friday! I’m so thankful Jesus said, “Come to me you who are weary and I will give you rest.” I don’t know about you but I’m ready for some rest. Maybe you need to hear this today: “Don’t give up!” Listen to what God says about you and ignore the lies Satan tries to tell you. Get some rest, take care of yourself this holiday season and sink yourself into God’s word where you will find some hope and joy through Jesus. Tune in for today’s 14-minute dose of hope!

Mentioned in today’s broadcast: www.LifeConfetti.Blog

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Thursday Dec 02, 2021

Thanksgiving is a Lifestyle

Thursday Dec 02, 2021

“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Gratitude can be difficult to muster when we’re going through a hard time, right? But when we count the things that count, we’ll find out just how rich we really are. Let’s look at 5 reasons that thankfulness is God’s will for us. Scientific research proves that gratitude is the healthiest human emotion. Greg unpacks some tips to help us focus more on gratitude than what we are going through.

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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

Try it! You‘ll Like it! (pt 3)

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

Sometimes, especially during the holiday season, we forget how much God loves us and how much He wants to help us. The holidays can be tough but God gives us hope is Psalm 34:1-18. When you have problems and are suffering, Joyce Meyer asks “Do you go to the phone or do you go to the throne?” Cast your cares on Him for He cares for you. Join us for 14 minutes of hope as Greg digs into God’s word.

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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

Try it! You‘ll Like it! (pt 2)

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

Keep praising God in all circumstances. That can be difficult, can’t it? Greg looks at Psalm 34:1-18 today. He encourages us to remember times when God has answered our prayers in the past. Phil 3:13 “…but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead…” Focus on what God has in store for you.

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