Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what it means to "live a godly life." Ultimately, our goal as Christ followers is to aspire to live as Jesus lived. Some examples would be loving and serving others. A big word for this is: Sanctification. This simply means that we go through a process of growing in our faith journey.    For questions/comments, please email us! Heather: [email protected]  Kaitlyn: [email protected]   Check it Out: What does grace mean? Follow the link: https://peermag.org/articles/embracing-grace/    Until next time,  Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss how we can respond to insults and negativity from others. We may even receive backlash for our faith. A verse to keep in mind comes from John 15:18 where Jesus says: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."   How people treat us matters. We have the right to stand up for ourselves if we're being treated unfairly. God wants us to live free from the bondages of anxiety and hurt. Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."    Check it Out:   Kaitlyn mentions a couple YouTube videos that are helpful to watch if you find yourself being treated unkindly by others. Follow the links: "What to Say When Someone Insults You (Live on Purpose TV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoaW0wck1Y  and *God Said* Stand up for Yourself (Shaneika Byars United4Christ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM8v0mVyjHI  ABC's of Salvation:  The A is for admit you've done wrong The B is for believe that Jesus died for your sins  And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.   Until next time,   Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather's topic for this episode comes from last week's, "Check it Out" found in Peer Magazine. Together, they discuss what overthinking has looked like in their lives and provide tips on how to combat the negative spiral of caring too much of what others think of us.  Two quotes to go along with the topic include one from author and motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis: "Other people's opinion of you is none of your business." And the second is from Sylvia Plath that states: "My mother said the cure for thinking too much about yourself was helping somebody who was worse off than you."  A great way to get out of our own head is by serving others. We also have the opportunity to change the story we tell ourselves. Every day is a new opportunity to be who God has called us to be. We can choose to let go of the past by reminding ourselves of 2 Corinthians 5:17 "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." Today's verse to meditate on is Ephesians 2:19-22, "Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, remember to whom you belong to." For more tips and further reading on this topic, the article titled, "8 Steps to Help You Stop Overthinking Everything" https://www.omaritani.com/blog/stop-overthinking is a great read. Check it Out: Lauren Daigle not only has a beautiful voice but the messages in her songs are so powerful! When you're feeling down, put on her song, "Still Rolling Stones" for a fantastic reminder to keep rising up!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQZNcZcfo8E https://peermag.org/articles/music-reviews-8/ ABC's of Salvation: The A is for admit you've done wrong The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart. Until next time, Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather begin with research that shows a drop in church attendance among young people. They discuss some reasons why teens and young adults may be avoiding going to church. They share their personal experience related to this topic.  Another question that's addressed is what if someone was hurt by a bad experience related to going to church?  For more discussion on this topic, tune into the Jude 3 Project with Lisa Fields: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OqnW...  Looking for a home church to be a part of? Join Heather and Kaitlyn for church service on Sundays at 11:00 am.    Check it Out: Tired of overthinking about what others think of you? Check out this short article that offers practical tips to avoiding this common habit.    ABC's of Salvation:   A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior   B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins    C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart     Until next time,  Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn shares about how her personal style is evolving and with that, a more modest outlook on swimwear. Heather and Kaitlyn also discuss the history of the bikini that was created in 1946 by Louis Reard.   Coming from a faith perspective, it's noted that Jesus himself was plain looking and didn't want to draw attention to himself. We can ask ourselves if what we're wearing is for the right reasons.    For a male perspective on the topic: Is Modest Hottest? Please visit the link: https://alovelycalling.com/2015/07/10/modest-hottest-from-a-guy/  Check it Out: To learn more about this topic, watch Jessica Rey's video, "The Evolution of the Swimsuit." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJVHRJbgLz8&t=117s  ABC's of Salvation: A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior  B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins   C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart   Until next time,  Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what it means to honor and respect our parents/caregivers. #4 of the 10 commandments is honoring your mother and father.   What does living a life of obedience look like?  Having a relationship with God can help us navigate right and wrong choices. God also puts adults in our lives to help guide & teach us.   Check it Out: https://peermag.org/articles/13-good-moms-bad-moms-more/ ABC's of Salvation: A- Admit you've done wrong and need a savior  B- Believe that Jesus died for your sins   C- Call on Jesus' name by asking Him to come into your heart   Until next time,   Ignite your life!

Heather and Major Tom discuss how anger can be an emotional response to anxiety. Often times we don't want to acknowledge what it really is that's causing us to feel a certain way. But it's a process to learn about what triggers our anxiety.  The Bible tells us not to worry. God wants us to cast our cares on Him.  The antidote to worry is Jesus.

Kaitlyn and Heather talk about what mobilizing means within The Salvation Army. They discuss how having a sense of hope and joy found in Christ can lead others to God. And when that time comes when someone asks, "What's different about you?" You can say: It's because I've found Jesus.    Check it out: There's no wrong way to pray! Learn more about how Jesus encourages us to pray by following the link: https://peermag.org/articles/why-pray/  ABC's of Salvation: The A stands for admit you've done wrong. We've all sinned.  The B stands for believe. Believe that Jesus is who He said He is and died on the cross to take away our sins. And the C stands for call on His name. Ask Jesus to come into your life today.   Until next time, Ignite your life!

Heather and special guest, Major Tom Grace, discuss how life changes and transitions can affect us. Growing up in the Salvation Army, Major Tom recalls moving 13 times before graduating high school. But that doesn't mean that change gets easier. He shares the season he is currently going through and how he's processing his upcoming move. While change is never easy, he explains, "Life change is often times something that we're not prepared for, and so there needs to be a solid foundation for our lives, and that's where God comes in."   Verse: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” -Deuteronomy  31:6   Check it Out: How to practice spiritual discipline https://peermag.org/articles/listen-learn-practice/  Until next time, Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss their experiences with what a healthy self-esteem means. They review their individual results after taking a quiz that reflects on self-esteem questions.  Take the quiz by following the link here: https://www.templateroller.com/template/90820/self-esteem-assessment-worksheet.html Kaitlyn shares her personal struggle of wanting to be excepted by others which has lead to a people-pleasing mentality. While many of our peers avoid being vulnerable, it's important to understand that everyone has struggled in their own way with self-image. How can we view ourselves how God sees us though? Genesis 1:7 reminds us that we are made in God's own image. No matter what others may think of us, what ultimately matters is how God sees us.  Check it Out: Visit our Community Center Facebook page to read Kaitlyn's post titled, "Remember Who & Whose You Are" https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyCommunityCenter/?ref=pages_you_manage Thanks for listening and until next time, Ignite your life!