Your mama may have told you you can be anything you want, but that’s not entirely true. God made each one of us uniquely and he has many purposes for us. He does not always lead us on a path that uses our natural gifts and abilities. In fact, it is in God’s character to do the opposite, so that we can’t take credit for the things he does through us. God’s plan is not for you to be whatever you want. When we are serving ourselves, it’s the same as rejecting God. He asks us to look to him for guidance and surrender to his will. It’s our responsibility to walk out what God has ordained for us to do. Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps.For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected] 

It's customary in our culture to celebrate Easter by dressing in your Sunday best, heading to church with the fam, eating lunch, and hunting Easter eggs. Don't forget to leave those Easter baskets out for the littles because what is an Easter celebration without the Easter bunny leaving candy and treats? Do you know the history or origins of Easter? Do you know how or when it evolved into the traditions we uphold today? Do you know the significance of the week that led up to the crucifixion of Christ? This episode is a beautiful reminder of what the life, death and resurrection of Christ is, was and will forever be. For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected] 

We have all been guilty of being deplorable humans. What? You know it's true. We admit that we have both found ourselves treating other humans like they matter less than we do. We are called to be Christ-like and though we are fallible and we miss the mark more days than we would like to admit that is the calling on our lives. We will never be perfect humans but we can definitely suck less! Do nothing out of selfish ambition but rather in humility, value others above yourselves. Don't be afraid to say I'm sorry and strive to love people and treat them with decency. Phil. 2:14-16Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected] 

All relationships come with conflict. And the fights we have with close friends, partners, and loved ones have great potential to break us or grow us up. Anyone we let into the more vulnerable parts of ourselves has a much greater potential to harm us. But if we can learn to let the wisdom of the Holy Spirit (and some well researched therapeutic approaches) guide us through the conflict, we can learn to repair more effectively and grow in the process. Kristy and Bonnie unpack one of their sucker punch fights and share the lessons they learned on the road to sorry. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."Ephesians 4:32 For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected] 

If you believe that God is good and only good, this episode will give you much to reconsider. God allows pain and suffering for purposes we cannot fully know. Our understanding of our circumstances is limited; God’s is infinite. When we assume that we know the mind and will of God, we will find ourselves on the road to repentance. A personal relationship with God, having a heart that is close to Him, should be our primary focus. A theological relationship with God is insufficient. Experiencing God’s true nature and character will prevent us from believing lies about him and will draw us closer to the safest relationship we could ever have.  Join us as we recap the real story of Job. Perhaps it’s a bit different than the one you think you know. For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected] 

As Christians we recognize the Bible as God-given revelation of His character and the purpose for His creation. One complex topic that is presented repeatedly in the text is the doctrine of the trinity. Though never named as such in scripture, the trinity plays an integral role in expressing who God is. The trinity is not a belief in three gods but rather one God in three eternal persons. There is only one God. He isn’t merely playing a role, but rather personifies each person of the Godhead. Within God’s one undivided being there is an unfolding into three interpersonal relationships such that there are three real persons. The Bible says in Phil.1:2 that God is the Father; Titus 2:13 states that Jesus is God; Acts 5:3-4 reiterates that the Holy Spirit is also God. The Bible further indicates that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct persons. They have always been and will always be. God the Father is the Source of all things. His primary roles/titles include Creator, Judge, Reconciler, Most High God and the Great I Am. He is loving and personal. His son, Jesus, was fully God and fully man. He is the source of our salvation through His death and resurrection as well as our eternal hope. Through Him we have access to the Father and a promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the revealer of truth and wisdom. He is our Comforter and Counselor. The Spirit dwells within us connecting us to the Father and the Son. We are selling ourselves short if we recognize the trinity in word only. We invite you to journey with us into a deeper look at why it is vital to know and understand all aspects of the trinity, including the Holy Spirit. Scriptures referenced:John 1:1-3John 1:14John 16:7-15 Acts 15:28-291 Corinthians 12:4-11John 14:15-18For further study:1 John 4:1Genesis 1:2 Genesis 1:261 John 5:6-81 Corinthians 2:10-11Romans 11:33-341 Corinthians 3:16For Q&A and discussion about this and other episodes, follow us on Instagram:Http://www.instagram.com/godbecrazy Http://www.instagram.com/counselor_on_callHttp://www.instagram.com/kikkipenneyOr email us at [email protected]  

Kristy and Bonnie unpack the story of Daniel and the Lions Den from Daniel 6 and realize there are a lot of adult lessons from this “children’s story”.

We all have blessings attached to our lives. We should not allow anything to take us away from the promise that has been given to us. Though the struggle here on earth is often tumultuous, we have a promise of eternity. Don't give up your benefits package for the momentary comforts of this life.

Discernment is a necessary attribute of spiritual maturity. Learning to know and recognize when something aligns with the word of God or his will for your life is only part of honing this gift from the Holy Spirit. As we are learning to discern God’s voice and will from our own, we will make mistakes. Effective discernment relies on our ability to sift through the information we perceive and take appropriate action. If you are truly being led by the Spirit you will act on the information He has given You! Judging what to do with the information is a matter of maturity as well. Sometimes we are called to point out the err of a brother or sister but doing so should be done as Christ would, in love and compassion. Ultimately, the goal is that no one shall perish.

Over and over we are invited into the presence of God. He tells us He is always available. This episode reminds us that when Jesus died on the cross for us and the veil was torn, He opened a direct line of communication between us and the Creator of the world.