God is Greater than GPS

Check out this 4-minute “God is Greater Than GPS” podcast…my first FRESH episode in 2 years!

On this particularly rainy morning, I set out on my usual commute, only to find that the day had more in store for me than just a wet drive. This journey taught me invaluable lessons about trusting God’s guidance.

An Unexpected Report

As I checked my GPS, it warned of obstacles in the road, an accident, and standstill traffic on my regular route. Since I’d missed an exit to turn around, I chose to continue on my set path. To my surprise, the road was clear and traffic was moving steadily, and I was reminded that God’s guidance is dependable, trustworthy, and leads us in the right direction – even when technology suggests otherwise.

A Divine Detour

I was almost at my office building when I encountered a flooded underpass. Watching others turn around, I followed suit, taking an alternate route. Safety was a better choice than attempting to shave off a few minutes. This detour was a gentle nudge for me to remain flexible, adaptable, and malleable in God’s hands – even when the path seems familiar.

A Timely Lesson

While tools like GPS are helpful, never forget that we have a greater Guide Who never fails. As Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths.”

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Stay tuned for more reflections and insights on life’s unexpected journeys as we yield to God’s direction.

Abundant blessings, Kayren

p.s. Drop me a comment if you liked this episode and wanna hear more inspiration and encouragement like this…

Face Doesn’t Match

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Have you become unrecognizable as a new creature in Christ?🦋

You know how the smartphone lockscreen has the facial recognition feature?

Well, mine recently said, “Face doesn’t match” – like who else is gonna be logging into my phone but me? 👀😬😘😵‍💫 (don’t get me started on hackers…#Rude&Inconsiderate😡)

But it reminded me how we’re new creatures in Christ – old things are passed away.

So maybe that face shouldn’t match anymore after all…#NewIdentity

Blessings as we learn who we REALLY are in Christ,
Kayren

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
(II Corinthians 5:17)

Full Circle

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Serve others — *The harvest cycle takes time…so be patient in the process.*

Someone I met while riding public transportation in 2009 reached out to me this week through my website – it was an unexpectedly delightful surprise. She said that she still had an autographed copy (of my first published book) and that she thought of me from time to time, even as she had moved from my local area in 2014 and was now retired.

Getting this “blast from the past” email from a sister in Christ (whom I met during a particularly challenging season of my life) truly brightened my day, reminding me that we never know the impact we’ll have on someone – just by being ourselves and allowing the light of Christ to shine through us.

God is the One Who causes a seed planted to grow – in HIS time, and in due season.

Are we being diligent to plant and water so HE can give the increase as He sees fit?

Blessings to my fellow seed planters, Kayren 🌱

“6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
(I Corinthians 3:6-9)

Come Out From Among Them

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…and be ye separate…

You wouldn’t think that choosing to forgo an after-work business function would give one pause.

But this one did for me because I clearly heard in my spirit, “You can’t go.”

Wham! Just like that…

I was like, “Seriously, God?!” But in my heart – even as I opened the invitation to scan the details – I already knew.

Would attending but not participating in some activities that aren’t part of my lifestyle indicate compromise?

Well, I wasn’t gonna get the opportunity to find out. Because sometimes, we just have to make a clear line of demarcation between our past and who we’re in the process of becoming.🦋

And then obey God’s prompting. Promptly.

Because He cares for us and knows what’s best for us.

Not throwin’ shade on anybody else or their individual choices. But we have to protect our growth.

I’m here for it.

Blessings as we all continue to mature, Kayren

“14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”

(II Corinthians 6:14-18)

Enticing Words

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Man’s wisdom may sound good at first, but is it substantive enough to sustain us for the long haul?

A lot of nonsense that’s being shoveled (I’m looking at YOU, social media 👀) is merely junk food that leaves us unfulfilled and undernourished when we need a balanced meal that is filling and nutritious.

May we choose wisely what we allow to feed us in this season – both naturally and spiritually.

After all, it’s a critical time.

Blessings, Kayren

“4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

(I Corinthians 2:4-9)

👉 P.S. Check out classic episodes of The Convo Lab on my YouTube Channel…don’tcha just LOVE the throwback graphic today?😇 I was feelin’ a li’l retro…and who knows, maybe there are some new episodes on the horizon…😉

Support Embedded

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We all like to know that somebody has our back.

May we extend support for someone else today. We never know when we’ll need the same grace extended to us.

Plant seed before you’re hungry…

Blessings, Kayren

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”

(Proverbs 18:24)

Superficial and Surface

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It ain’t that deep…or IS it?

Dealing with stuff beneath the surface requires a different level than handling superficial stuff.

Sometimes surface just won’t cut it. ✂️

Are we willing to go deeper with God?

He stands ready to guide us…

Blessings, Kayren

“He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”

(Daniel 2:22)

“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”

(I Corinthians 2:10)

The Idol of Me

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Quick – how do you tear down an idol that’s yielding nothing but destruction in your life?

#iDOLLatry = when it’s all about ME (I am the object of my people-pleasing)…OUCH.

When MY pleasure, satisfaction, and gratification matters more than yielding to the will of God, something has to change. And FAST.

Once again, I find myself facing the need to fast in order to break some strongholds.

It’s either that, or stay stuck – which isn’t a viable option.

Blessings as we learn to walk in total surrender to the One Who created us for HIS glory,

Kayren

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”

(Matthew 17:21)

Yesterday’s Yes

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We can’t afford to drive an entire trip while looking in the rear-view mirror. At what point do we choose to focus on what’s ahead? (hint: NOW is a good time!)

In terms of obedience:

My “yes” to God is still required today – even if (& especially when) I said “yes” yesterday.

When I rest on yesterday’s yes, I am deliberately choosing to stunt my own growth.

Why?

Because before I know it, I’m facing compromise, complacency, or comfort – and all of these can slow the progress of growth and maturity.

Today’s yes unlocks my next blessing – because it lays a part of the foundation I’ll need in place if I’m building something that lasts, stands the test of time, and holds up in the midst of a storm.

Blessings as we choose to continue building wisely, Kayren

“24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”

(Matthew 7:24-29)

Growth, Maturity, Tolerance, and Wit

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What does Pink Panther have to do with Father’s Day for this eldest daughter of a Girl Dad?

When I was a child and Saturday morning cartoons were the jam (we didn’t have cable – gasp! I turned out fine…), my dad used to chuckle amusedly at the Coyote and the Roadrunner (on the ORIGINAL Looney Tunes).

I was annoyed whenever they’d cut away from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck – because for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why there was no dialogue between the characters! Add to that the Coyote’s unfortunately risk-prone leaning to ridiculous predicaments…I never understood why he kept trying the same nonsense – to no avail.

Now that I’m older and wiser, I find myself hollerin’ with laughter at the irony, sarcasm, hubris, and double entendre baked into these wordless cartoons.

In some life situations, no words are required and one look says it all.

I finally get it. And now I find myself appreciating the beauty of a classic…#FullCircleMoment #DaddyWasRight

With honor for the mighty men of valor in my life, Kayren💞

“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

(Proverbs 17:6, KJV)

“Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,

And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].”

(Proverbs 17:6, AMP)

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The Idol of Me

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