My friend Lindsey Bell just joined Instagram. Of course, this made me feel pretty savvy for an old person. Then, Lindsey sent out a bunch of quick videos designed to help us in our faith.

Yep, my faith always needs a boost. So I watched her videos and loved them. Next, I emailed her to ask if I could share it with you.

“Absolutely! I would be honored :),” she wrote back.

Victory, Not Defeat

My brain gets fuzzy when I’m stressed. What about you?

Check out Lindsey’s 60 second video below about what to do when your mind is foggy. Maybe you have a friend who needs to hear this one, too?

Lately, I seem to be interviewing really practical and fun experts on how to live victoriously in spite of anxiety, depression, and grief. Friends tell me they or someone they love is suffering. Many friends.

Lindsey understands these topics too well. When she came on Fireside Talk Radio, we talked about creating a beautiful life in the midst of intense pain. Find many more FREE FTR podcasts.

More to Help Us From Lindsey

Plus, she sent me a whole bunch of equally fun and encouraging one-minute videos to help us have a brighter faith today. I think you’ll love them as much as me!

Are You Interruptible?

How do you respond when someone or something changes your plans?

In this short video (less than 60 seconds), Lindsey admits a personal struggle and shares about something God’s been teaching her recently.

What Jim and Pam from The Office Can Teach Us About God

Lindsey never thought she’d be using an Office reference when talking about faith, but this just goes to show you that God can work through anything to get you thinking about Him.

Do You Say God is Enough But Then Live As If He’s Not?

Living like God is not enough? Ugh, that one hits at the heart, doesn’t it?

Another 60 second video about something Lindsey says God’s been teaching her recently. I noticed it’s been a theme in many of my blogs lately, too.

Of course, I only notice our themes. Since God is the one who brings me my guests, He supplies the themes.

Do You Struggle with Worry?

If, like me and so many others, you fight to turn worry into prayer, you will love what Lindsey shares in to this short reminder!

Follow Us on Instagram

You can follow Lindsey here if you’re there too! Or me. Please send me your ideas about what to do on Instagram. Lindsey also created this fun special graphic about our mutual publisher’s offer.

Another Fun Announcement

Honestly, I’m pretty sure our mutual publisher told me about this, too, but apparently I only hear when the news comes packaged in pink graphics and loaded with inspiring videos. Go Lindsey!

So, I also “stole” this fun pink graphic for us from Lindsey.

CrossRiver Media, the publisher of both Lindsey’s book Unbeaten and my book Marriage Conversations, has offered to give each of you the entire first chapter for FREE!

So, if you’ve ever wanted to read my book, this a great way to try it before you buy it!

Grab the first chapter of Marriage Conversations, or Unbeaten at no cost to you!

(Psst…they have actually opened up the first chapters to ALL of their books, so have a look around while you’re there and grab as many books as you want!)

Plus, CrossRiver Publisher Tamara Clymer, offered us a great deal on The Benefit Package for $1.99 with the code fireside. Find Tamara’s wisdom here.

Grateful for YOU!

It’s been a crazy week cleaning up the aftermath of the storm. Plus, I’m writing the sequel to Marriage Conversations, Parenting Conversations (I think). Yep, it’s a little overwhelming. Please pray my mind would be clear as I pull together chapters intended to lift up parents.

Still, I’m so happy today because Lindsey’s videos perked me up. I hope they gave you a boost, too.

My other trick for pepping myself up? Whenever I need a boost, I just thank God or YOU!

Now I pray your day gets better and better. May God surround you with people who LOVE you as much as He does, dear one!

🙂

cathy

May we pray together?

Dear good Father, Thank you for my friend Lindsey and so many others who want to make You known in a hurting world. Help us offer each other hope and encouragement today. Let us abide with You in the warm companionship of Your beautiful Spirit. Thank you, too, for all my fellow authors at CrossRiver Media and Elk Lake Publishing who pray to You for inspiration and messages that honor You. Right now, across this land, many people want to write books. They have stories to tell. Their sacred stories will honor You and give hope to others. Now, good Father, we join together to pray for those future authors. Encourage them in their projects. Surround them with people who can help. Let them know You in a way that translates to their pages. Thank You for those who will catch their vision and share their work with readers. We ask for a revival. Thank You, thank You, dear Lord. Bless us now because that is Your heart’s desire. In Jesus’s name. Amen.

I LOVE to hear from YOU!

What’s your favorite spot on Instagram? What TV shows accidentally inspire you when you’re relaxing? In what ways has God encouraged you today?

Coming SOON

May 13th, I’ll be speaking at Newcomers Club about Authentic Friendships. Friday, May 13, 2:00 p.m. First Christian Church. Please come. I’d love to see you there!

Next week in honor of mothers everywhere, I’ll share a rough draft excerpt from the Parenting Conversations book I’m working on. But which chapter? Sink or Swim for Parents, Crawdad Fishin’, Fun, Teaching Kids about Sex, Education, identifying the Design of Your Child? I really don’t know, so contact me to share your choice. (And to offer any good stories for the book!) 📚📚

Then, Becky Carpenter joins us with her typical joy and hilarity. I can hardly believe she talks about something as serious as losing a child with so much confidence, vulnerability, and eternal perspective. She is amazing and you will LOVE getting to know her better!

Plus, with Father’s Day around the corner, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim McAndrew. Two shows answering our questions about erectile dysfunction and then, his testimony. What a great line up for men and wives, too!

Plus, look for Tammy Whitehurst, Callie Lee & Gina Butler soon! And finally, with school out, Anna will be co-hosting again. I can hardly wait!

So much to look forward to! So grateful for YOU!

Cathy Krafve, host of Fireside Talk Radio and author of The Well: The Art of Drawing Out Authentic Conversations and Marriage Conversation: From Coexisting to Cherished. We welcome your stories, ideas, and questions at CathyKrafve.com. 

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