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Today, we're talking all about God’s love for YOU. We talk about Valentine’s Day, God’s love for us based on Scripture, what love will be like in Heaven, and we also jump into practical ways to love one another.  PLUS, I share the BIG announcement that I’ve been alluding to!  LINKS Grieving episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-grieving-during-christmastime/id1535514405?i=1000680112890 Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com Taylor’s Custom Creations (new studio sign coming soon!): https://tinyurl.com/4k9duppt EPISODE OUTLINE (00:00) Big announcement (04:55) 2 other announcements (10:30) Valentine’s Day chat (13:10) Love in Heaven (21:50) God’s love for us (26:00) Practical ways to love others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sitting down to encourage YOU with what God’s been reminding me of lately: This life is short and it is ONE. You have things in your life that have eternal impact that you are MADE to do. And we’re talking about practical ways to do this heavenly work. LINKS: Daily Grace Co. Valentines Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/valentines-daily-grace-co-gift-guide/ Daily Grace Co. Galentine’s Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/galentinesdgcgiftguide/ Amazon Galentine's Gift Guide: https://amzn.to/4aSNThd “Finding and using your Spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000658873468  “How do we realize our spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000555811341 EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Hi! 02:40 Teaser to MAJOR announcement & Trailer Launch 04:40 You have a heavenly work 13:00 Practical ways to do the heavenly work you’re called to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief during the holiday time is hard. Being merry and jolly doesn’t come naturally and heartbreak feels more prominent in our lives than before. Today, my husband and I talk about grieving during Christmatime, remembering Emmanuel, how to support friends or family going through a hard time, and a grief letter from GriefShare. We open up about our own years of suffering through the Christmas season and share encouragement for the person going through a hard time this year.  LINKS Old Navy Matching Family Pajamas: https://rstyle.me/+xxqrzBtkTXylXUwWFEJWBQ Grief share: https://www.griefshare.org  My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7  EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00 Intro  03:45 It’s ok to be grieving  06:30 Remembering Emmanuel, God With Us 10:20 God wants you to be real with Him 11:14 Sharing our own grief experiences  20:30 Grief Letter 23:00 Being a friend to someone who’s grieving 35:20 God bears your burdens 36:45 Processing Grief 47:50 A prayer for the grieving friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan talks about a question she received on Instagram: How do I grow in kindness? It is such a SWEET question because this world needs kind people and kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and Christians are called to be kind. Megan talks about how to grow in kindness, mindsets that are holding us back, and whether or not kindness is a weakness. BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan is diving into a new study: 1 Timothy! In this book, we will be covering our identity in Christ, God’s grace, the battle that is our faith and walk with Christ, leaving the faith and false teachings, and SO much more. Timothy is such a powerful book that covers countless important topics, and Megan can't wait to dive into it all with you. BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this culture, in our world, we are told that we have control over our lives, our circumstances and that we can do anything. But our guest today, Tara Sun, knows well and wants to share with the world, that this guise of being self sufficient, organized, high achieving can all really be an obsession with control. But ultimately, one way or another, we will all learn we don’t have control. And trying to obtain it will run us dry. So what do we do? Surrender. Tara of Tara Sun Ministries is the podcast host of Truth Talks with Tara, author of Surrender Your Story, wife and a mama. Tara’s mission is to help you know, love and live God’s Word, and oh my does she do it so well! Let's dive into this beautiful and encouraging conversation together. Links Tara’s book: https://rstyle.me/+ZwDSTv_mJdjavdM8Bj6DSQ Tara’s website: https://www.tarasunministries.com/ Devo mentioned: https://hosannarevival.com/products/encamp code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan talks about how to stop living in sin. This was a question someone asked on Instagram a few times, along with questions like - if I keep sinning am I really a Christian? Am I saved? Why do I keep sinning? How do I stop sinning? So, today, Megan is talking about 6 ways to stop living in sin. As she dives in, it's so important to know that there is NO condemnation in Christ Jesus, He already knows, He calls you to repent and turn from your sin, and that He has OPEN ARMS FOR YOU. Once you repent and ask His forgiveness, friend you are forgiven. Washed in the blood.  BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/  She Lives Purposefully podcast listeners get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost Megan's birthday, and as she reflects on her past year she wanted to talk about the biggest lesson God showed her this year. These are lessons that the Lord has shown her time and time again, but are ALWAYS needed. Although this past year was a heavy year for Megan and her family, she learned to trust God in the highs and lows. If you need this reminder today, and want to hear all of Megan's biggest lessons from this past year, this episode is for YOU! Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are concluding our study of Jonah together! In this final portion of Jonah, we see God provide comfort, and teach Jonah a lesson about when comfort is taken from us. God knows us deeply, and He knew the WHOLE time before He even called Jonah, exactly how He would use Jonah. As we round out this powerful study together, we are reminded time and time again that God is gracious and merciful, even towards the most wicked of hearts. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Christians, do we need to participate in Lent? We typically hear of Lent being observed by the Catholic religion, but what does it mean to us as believers? Today, Megan is diving into the topic of lent and what exactly it is, and ways to participate in it. If you are considering participating in Lent this year, or just simply want to hear more about what Lent means to us as believers, this is the episode for you. Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3wH7WMv Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices