http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministryEncouraging women through God's holy word.enCopyright Karen Williams (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:30:00 GMTSun, 01 Jun 2014 22:00:00 GMTChristianityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/1cf79cc2-6ed9-4269-bb1a-d4bd7bfcef9d_paperartist_2013-10-05_10-56-50.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministryEncouraging women through God's holy word.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comchristianity,god,children,faith,jesus,cheryl johnson,disciple,hope,prayer,trusta Sister2Sister ministrynoEncouraging women through God's holy word.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/06/01/too-much-on-your-plateChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/06/01/too-much-on-your-plate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/06/01/too-much-on-your-plateSun, 01 Jun 2014 22:00:00 GMTToo much on your plate?Ever heard the phrase, "I've got too much on my plate."?  In this episode we'll discuss our plate, what we have on it and if we are to upsize our dinnerware or deny the portions being served. What do YOU think? Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Luke 12:46 "For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required."   00:27:00a Sister2Sister ministrynotoomuchonmyplate,do,strength,required,overwhelmedEver heard the phrase, "I've got too much on my plate."?  In this episode we'll discuss our plate, what we have on it and if we are to upsize our dinnerware orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/11/forgiveness-vs-unforgiveness-what-does-your-heart-look-likeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/11/forgiveness-vs-unforgiveness-what-does-your-heart-look-like/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/11/forgiveness-vs-unforgiveness-what-does-your-heart-look-likeSun, 11 May 2014 22:00:00 GMTForgiveness vs. Unforgiveness: What does your heart look like?Forgiveness is a gift given to us by God through his son Jesus Christ.  Shouldn't we forgive as God has forgiven us?  What does your heart look like?  Is there unforgiveness dwelling there?  Are you allowing unforgiveness to separate you from God?  00:22:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoforgiveness,unforgiveness,sin,separated,clean heartForgiveness is a gift given to us by God through his son Jesus Christ.  Shouldn't we forgive as God has forgiven us?  What does your heart look like?  Is therehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/04/healing-testimony--god-is-a-healerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/04/healing-testimony--god-is-a-healer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/05/04/healing-testimony--god-is-a-healerSun, 04 May 2014 22:00:00 GMTHealing Testimony - God is a HealerI fell from my horse Nala while Anthony and I were out riding together. I'm not sure what happened other than I believe some unknown thing "spooked" her. She lunged to the left very quickly and I fought to keep my balance. I fell. The fall resulted in an ambulance ride to the ER with excruciating pain in my lower back and right hip area. Three transverse process fractures in my low back was the result.   Tune in to hear the story, the whole story with a glorious ending you don't want to miss. 00:27:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoHealer,testimony,miracle,glory of God,brokenI fell from my horse Nala while Anthony and I were out riding together. I'm not sure what happened other than I believe some unknown thing "spooked" her. She luhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/23/overcoming-procrastinationChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/23/overcoming-procrastination/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/23/overcoming-procrastinationSun, 23 Feb 2014 23:00:00 GMTOvercoming ProcrastinationProcrastination is the practice of carrying out less urgent tasks in preference to more urgent ones, or doing more pleasurable things in place of less pleasurable ones, and thus putting off impending tasks to a later time, sometimes to the "last minute". (Wikipedia) Procrastination has to be one of my biggest issues.  Join me as I spell out procrastination in a way that can help us to overcome it!   00:29:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoovercoming,procrastinationProcrastination is the practice of carrying out less urgent tasks in preference to more urgent ones, or doing more pleasurable things in place of less pleasurabhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/09/guarding-your-heartChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/09/guarding-your-heart/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/09/guarding-your-heartSun, 09 Feb 2014 23:00:00 GMTGuarding Your Heart Proverbs 4:23 says to guard your heart "for it determines the course of your life". (NLT)  Think about that.  Whatever's in your heart is eventually going to show up in your everyday life.  Whatever's inside ill eventually find its way out, where anyone and everyone can see it. 00:24:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoguard,heart,lifeProverbs 4:23 says to guard your heart "for it determines the course of your life". (NLT)  Think about that.  Whatever's in your heart is eventually going to shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/02/whats-butter-got-to-do-with-it-episode-15Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/02/whats-butter-got-to-do-with-it-episode-15/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/02/02/whats-butter-got-to-do-with-it-episode-15Sun, 02 Feb 2014 23:00:00 GMTWhat's BUTTER got to do with it? Episode #15A few years ago I was invited to speak at a ladies' "Cake Baking Service".  Like many of you, I was asking myself what in the world this was.  Are we going to get together and bake a cake?  What do we bring?  How is this going to work?  The service was made up of many women of God that were given the assignment of speaking on a topic.  Each woman was given a common ingredient included in baking a cake and asked to speak about that ingredient.  This was definitely new to me, though quite interesting, therefore I accepted the challenge.  I was given the ingredient BUTTER!  Listen in to see how God worked that out! 00:27:00a Sister2Sister ministrynobutter,God,cake ingredients,Karen WilliamsA few years ago I was invited to speak at a ladies' "Cake Baking Service".  Like many of you, I was asking myself what in the world this was.  Are we going to ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/26/growing-into-adulthood-transitioning-in-life--special-guest-yalanda-gordonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/26/growing-into-adulthood-transitioning-in-life--special-guest-yalanda-gordon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/26/growing-into-adulthood-transitioning-in-life--special-guest-yalanda-gordonSun, 26 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMTGrowing Into Adulthood/ Transitioning in Life - Special Guest: Yalanda GordonJoin me with my dear friend Yalanda Gordon as we discuss growing into adulthood and transitioning in life.  Yalanda is a Junior at Valdosta State University majoring in Chemistry Pre Pharmacy and Biology with a concentration in biomedical and pharmaceutical studies.  Active member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Yalanda is President of theYouth Advisory Board and Vice President of the Youth Choir.   00:28:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoyalanda gordon,transitioning,adulthood,growing upJoin me with my dear friend Yalanda Gordon as we discuss growing into adulthood and transitioning in life.  Yalanda is a Junior at Valdosta State University majhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/19/enjoying-your-children--special-guest-amanda-boone-episode-13Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/19/enjoying-your-children--special-guest-amanda-boone-episode-13/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/19/enjoying-your-children--special-guest-amanda-boone-episode-13Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMTEnjoying Your Children - Special Guest: Amanda Boone Episode #13When is the last time you sat down in the floor with your child and put a puzzle together?  Or sat with them while they read to you?  In the world of BUSINESS that we live in today, we often find it taxing to spend quality time with our children.  What are you doing with the time that God has given you here on earth?  Analyze your days, hours, minutes... how are you spending your time? Is there something you should be doing more of?  Is there something you should be doing less?  Seconds are attached to moments.  There is no do-over, once it's gone, it's gone.  There is no redemtion for that one that's lost.  Join us as we discuss ways of better managing time, to be able to enjoy your God-given gift...your children. 00:27:00a Sister2Sister ministrynotime management,children,Godly principles,Amanda Boone,Robin HeathWhen is the last time you sat down in the floor with your child and put a puzzle together?  Or sat with them while they read to you?  In the world of BUSINESS thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/12/homeschooling-101-special-guests-cindy-horvath-tina-latham-and-devon-roellChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/12/homeschooling-101-special-guests-cindy-horvath-tina-latham-and-devon-roell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/12/homeschooling-101-special-guests-cindy-horvath-tina-latham-and-devon-roellSun, 12 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMTHomeschooling 101: Special Guests Cindy Horvath, Tina Latham and Devon RoellHave you ever considered homeschooling your children?  Would you know where to start?  Why homeschool?  What is your opinion on homeschooling?  Join me as I discuss with Cindy, Tina, Devon, their experiences with homeschooling.  We will cover the pros and cons, tips, resources and more involving homeschooling your children.  Society as a whole has a skewed perception when it comes to the success of homeschooling children.  I look forward to hearing from these successful moms, to hopefully gain answers to the above questions and any others that may come to light.   00:29:00a Sister2Sister ministrynohomeschooling,train up a child,christian moms,children,successHave you ever considered homeschooling your children?  Would you know where to start?  Why homeschool?  What is your opinion on homeschooling?  Join me as I dishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/05/prop-us-up-on-the-leaning-side-episode-11-co-host-cheryl-johnsonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/05/prop-us-up-on-the-leaning-side-episode-11-co-host-cheryl-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2014/01/05/prop-us-up-on-the-leaning-side-episode-11-co-host-cheryl-johnsonSun, 05 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMTProp us Up on the Leaning Side: Episode #11 Co-Host Cheryl JohnsonI read a story once about a man that prayed for God to 'prop us up on the leaning side'.  The story makes reference to an old barn, that as it aged began to lean.  The old man propped up the barn with poles on the leaning side, to keep it from falling.  We all lean at times.  We all endure hard times, weather storms and trials that may cause our old house to lean to one side or the other.  This is pretty much guaranteed as long as you keep saying good morning.    Just like the old song says, the leaning tree's not always the first to fall.  Just because we are leaning, doesn't mean we have to fall. God will be the post we need to prop us up on the leaning side.   00:28:00a Sister2Sister ministrynostorms,endurance,leaning,God,prayerI read a story once about a man that prayed for God to 'prop us up on the leaning side'.  The story makes reference to an old barn, that as it aged began to leahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/29/striving-for-excellence-episode-10Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/29/striving-for-excellence-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/29/striving-for-excellence-episode-10Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMTStriving for Excellence: Episode #10And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. [Col 3:17 KJV] And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; [Col 3:23 KJV]  And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did [it] with all his heart, and prospered.[2Ch 31:21 KJV] Shouldn't we strive for excellence in everything that we do?  Doesn't everything we do effect something or someone in some way? Striving for excellence is giving our best to our Master. Yes, I know better than anyone how impossible it is to achieve true perfection, but striving for it is something altogether different.  With the New Year quickly approaching, I have the sense, like many of you, that I should be making better decisions about how I use my time.  I have also been pondering "New Year's Resolutions" and which ones I plan to profess.  What is a resolution?  What are your resolutions for the upcoming year?  Call in and share with us!     00:24:00a Sister2Sister ministrynonew years resolutions,fresh start,excellence,working for GodAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. [Col 3:17 KJV] And whatsoever ye do,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/15/refiners-fire-episode-9Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/15/refiners-fire-episode-9/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/15/refiners-fire-episode-9Sun, 15 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMTRefiner's Fire: Episode #9Refiner's Fire.  Malachi 3:3 says He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them, like gold and silver.  You can take the heat, because He knows when to pull you out before you are destroyed.  What's the process of refinery?  Why is it necessary? 00:10:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoRefiner's Fire.  Malachi 3:3 says He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them, like gold and silver.  You can tahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/08/train-up-a-child-episode-8Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/08/train-up-a-child-episode-8/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/08/train-up-a-child-episode-8Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMTTrain Up a Child: Episode #8Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6  Who does the training?  The ultimate responsibility falls upon the parents of children for the training in the way they should go.  What kind of training is happening with our children?  What kinds of things are being taught and by whom?  Are we as parents assuming the weight of the responsibility given us or have we somehow discovered how to delegate that responsibility?  Are we being successful in that delegation?  The crime is this, that it has become more and more "common place" for parents to farm out their children to learn about God in our churches, at Sunday School, VBS, Bible Study classes.  Yes, those things are great!  I am not trying to discount them whatsoever, but to highlight the idea that teaching should be ongoing, daily throughout the lives of our children.  They are being taught, maybe.  But are they getting everything that they need from the weekly meetings?  Shouldn't we strive to teach them daily?  What is your agenda?  Do you cherish the teachable moments or do they pass by in the blur of our business? 00:20:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoTeaching,training,Children,parenting,ResponsibiltyTrain up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6  Who does the training?  The ultimate responsibility falhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/01/special-guest-cheryl-johnson-episode-7Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/01/special-guest-cheryl-johnson-episode-7/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/12/01/special-guest-cheryl-johnson-episode-7Sun, 01 Dec 2013 23:00:00 GMTSpecial Guest Cheryl Johnson: Episode #7Cheryl Johnson is a woman after God's own heart.  Cheryl is not bashful about the fact that she is a Christian, gladly sharing her love for the Lord any time and any where.  Listen as Cheryl shares her testimony of how God has never left her.   00:28:00a Sister2Sister ministrynocheryl johnson,testimonyCheryl Johnson is a woman after God's own heart.  Cheryl is not bashful about the fact that she is a Christian, gladly sharing her love for the Lord any time anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/17/christian-or-disciple-teaching-by-andy-stanley-episode-6Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/17/christian-or-disciple-teaching-by-andy-stanley-episode-6/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/17/christian-or-disciple-teaching-by-andy-stanley-episode-6Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMTChristian or Disciple? Teaching by Andy Stanley: Episode #6Christian or Disciple?  What is the difference?  Which one are you?  Listen to a brief teaching by Andy Stanley regarding the word Disciple as found on YouTube. 00:18:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoChristian,Disciple,Andy StanleyChristian or Disciple?  What is the difference?  Which one are you?  Listen to a brief teaching by Andy Stanley regarding the word Disciple as found on YouTube.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/10/special-guest-alison-creech-episode-5-1Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/10/special-guest-alison-creech-episode-5-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/10/special-guest-alison-creech-episode-5-1Sun, 10 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMTSpecial Guest Alison Creech: Episode #5Join me as I welcome Alison Creech to the show.  Alison, also known as Ali by friends and family, is a warm, kind-hearted spirit with a passion for people.  Ali and I will be discussing relationships, including our relationship with the Lord.  Trust and communcation are two essential elements of a healthy relationship.  How well do you trust your savior?  How often do you communicate with Him? 00:29:00a Sister2Sister ministrynotrust,relationships,communication,God,JesusJoin me as I welcome Alison Creech to the show.  Alison, also known as Ali by friends and family, is a warm, kind-hearted spirit with a passion for people.  Alihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/03/are-you-wiling-to-let-go-of-your-isaac-episode-4Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/03/are-you-wiling-to-let-go-of-your-isaac-episode-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/11/03/are-you-wiling-to-let-go-of-your-isaac-episode-4Sun, 03 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMTAre you willing to let go of your Isaac? Episode #4 The sacrifice of Isaac put Abraham to his most agonizing test, a trial which he passed completely because of his total faith in God.  Are you willing to let go of your Isaac? 00:25:00a Sister2Sister ministrynogot faith,test,sacrifice,God,AbrahamThe sacrifice of Isaac put Abraham to his most agonizing test, a trial which he passed completely because of his total faith in God.  Are you willing to let gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/27/butterfly-episode-3Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/27/butterfly-episode-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/27/butterfly-episode-3Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:00:00 GMTButterfly Episode #3Butterflies are beautiful creatures. I recently visited the Butterfly Rainforest in Gainesville, Florida allowing me the opportunity to see many different species of butterflies up close and personal.  Consider the process a butterfly endures to reach the beautiful stage.  They all began as some sort of wormy thing.  Then there is the cocoon stage, which eventually produces the beautiful thing.  The butterfly.  Before we were children of God, we were the ugly wormy thing, ugly with sin.  Then there was the process of being redeemed through Jesus Christ, which begins the change in us from the inside out.  Just like the cocoon stage.  As we mature in Christ, the butterfly appears, the disciple after God's own heart.  A new creature in Him.00:21:00a Sister2Sister ministrynobeautiful,butterfly,redeemed,Jesus,discipleButterflies are beautiful creatures. I recently visited the Butterfly Rainforest in Gainesville, Florida allowing me the opportunity to see many different specihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/13/its-all-good-episode-1Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/13/its-all-good-episode-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/asister2sisterministry/2013/10/13/its-all-good-episode-1Sun, 13 Oct 2013 22:00:00 GMTIt's All Good: Episode #1 Daily we are tested in every area of our lives.  Romans 8:28 says "And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." KJV (Emphasis mine)  It is hard to believe, but ALL things, not just SOME things work together for our good.  ALL things!  We must trust God.  It's all good!   00:27:00a Sister2Sister ministrynoall things,faith,God,our good,hopeDaily we are tested in every area of our lives.  Romans 8:28 says "And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are th