Hope for the Mom Feeling Past Her Prime with Sally Burke
“Our time on earth is so short, but our prayers are eternal.” What an impact we can make through prayer and through encouraging moms to pray! Today we complete our the Moms in the Bible series looking at the life of Elizabeth. Listen in as Stacy talks with Sally Burke, the president of Moms in Prayer International about the gift of godly mentorship. We all need women like Elizabeth in our lives, but where do we find them? You won’t want to miss a moment as Sally answers this question.
About our Guest:
Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry that equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and her husband Ed now have four grown children, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk/run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends.
Scripture:
Scripture on Elizabeth found in Luke 1
Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Books:
Unshaken by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke
Raise Them Up by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke
Start With Praise! by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke
Links:
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Hope for the Moms With a Past with Lee Nienhuis
“The safest place to run with our brokenness is to the feet of Jesus.” Listen in as Stacy continues the Moms in the Bible series welcoming back our friend, author, and speaker, Lee Nienhuis. As we walk through the stories of Tamar and Rahab we a going to see what the Lord, our redeemer, has done, can do, and will do for all who come to Him needing mercy and forgiveness.
About our Guest:
Lee Nienhuis is a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. Lee was the first host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and serves as a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicating a dynamic vision for the next generation and biblical literacy. Lee’s book, Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes, is a clarion call for parents who are looking to raise whole hearted Christ followers in this generation. Her new book, Countercultural Parenting, released June 2020 and deals with character development. Lee has been featured on Focus on the Family Radio, Rebel Parenting, Proverbs 31 ministries and Revive Our Hearts. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live at a Christian Camp in West Michigan.
Books:
Brave Moms Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
Counter Cultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
Links:
To connect with Lee https://leenienhuis.com
https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/
https://momsinprayer.org/training-channel/
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Hope for the Mom who is Discouraged with Barb Cole
“God listens and understands. Isn’t that what we all desire? To have somebody listen and understand our pain.” We are continuing our Moms in the Bible Series with Barb Cole, the Moms in Prayer Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator. You‘re not going to want to miss a moment of this encouraging episode as she takes us through the account of Hannah. Hope for discouraged moms is here!
As the Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator, Barb Cole oversees Washington DC, NJ, MD, & DE in addition to her beloved home state of Pennsylvania. She has been involved in Moms in Prayer International for 24 years but didn’t start praying in a group until her son was preparing for college. She is grateful the Lord brought this ministry to her attention when she most needed to learn to surrender control to God. Barb has been married to her best friend, Ken for 46 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-love and four grandchildren. Barb and Ken serve together in ministry with a local Dinner Church inviting people of all backgrounds to a Jesus Table. She enjoys reading, volunteering at her church’s coffee house, hearing other people’s stories, mentoring women and children in the Christian faith, and praying for her grown children and grandchildren.
Hope for the Mom who has Meddled with Marta Gemelli
“There is no problem so big that God cannot fix it.” Hallelujah! We are continuing our Moms in the Bible Series with Marta Gemelli, the Moms in Prayer Great Lakes Division Coordinator. What encouragement we are going to hear as Marta takes us through the story of Rebekah. Our God loves our children even more than we do so we can trust Him to care of them the very best way.
Marta Gemelli is the Great Lakes Division Coordinator of Moms in Prayer International overseeing the beautiful states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. She has been involved with Moms in Prayer for over 17 years. With three kids grown and flown, she can testify to the power of prayer as it has helped her love her children just as they are and to celebrate how faithfully God has continued to direct them. She and her husband Michael split their time living in South Dakota and Illinois and enjoy hiking with their Pitbull, Tankerbell.
Scriptures on Rebekah found in Genesis 24-27:
Genesis 25:23 (ESV) And the LORD said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger.”
Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Mark 9:29 (ESV) And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV) Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 1:6 (ESV) And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Hope for the Mom who Feels Invisible with Joy Moreau
“God is going to give us faith building opportunities to show us who He is.” Today we continue our Moms in the Bible Series as Stacy talks with Joy Moreau, the Moms in Prayer Appalachian Division Coordinator. Listen in as she shares comforting truth. Our God sees us. Our God loves us. Our God has a good plan for our lives and is able to miraculously provide for us.
About our Guest:
Joy Moreau has the gift of encouragement wrapped in the package of a gentle and quiet spirit. She has been involved in Moms in Prayer for over 20 years and is currently serving as Appalachian Division Coordinator leading the states of North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. She also leads a Bible study at her home church University Hills Baptist in Charlotte. The desire of her heart is for the lives of children to be so impacted for Christ that they follow Him all their days. She and her husband Joe reside in North Carolina and have 3 grown sons, a daughter in love, and 2 grandchildren.
Scripture:
Scriptures on Hagar found in Genesis 16 and 21
Genesis 16:13 (NIV) She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me."
Links:
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Hope for the Mom who is Brokenhearted with Pat Kenney
“He is the God of comfort and the ultimate comfort is the hope we have for our future.” Today we continue our Moms in the Bible Series as Stacy talks with Pat Kenney, the Moms in Prayer North East Division Coordinator. Listen in as she shares hope for the brokenhearted, through looking at Mary, the mother of Jesus.
About our Guest:
Pat Kenney is the Northeast Division Coordinator of Moms in Prayer (MIP) International. She has been praying for her children/granddaughter and schools through MIP since her daughters were in elementary school. Pat is married to her college sweetheart and has three adult daughters, one ‘son in love’ and an adorable granddaughter. She enjoys tennis, art, gardening and developing an abiding presence in God through His Word. Her ‘sweet spot’ is equipping moms to pray powerfully for their children and schools.
Scripture:
Scriptures on Mary found in Luke 1-2
Psalm 34:18 (NLT) The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Luke 2:19 (NIV) But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2: 25-35 (NLT) At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people.
He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
John 19:25-27 (NLT) Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home.
Acts 1:14 (NLT) They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
Psalm 28:7 (NIV) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Links:
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Hope for the Mom Facing Impossibilites with Fern Nichols
“God is trustworthy. When He makes a promise, He will keep it.” Today we begin our Moms of the Bible Series- Hope for Every Need. You are not going to miss a moment of this powerful, encouraging episode as Stacy talks with Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms in Prayer International. Listen in as she shares what happens when we pray to the One who faithfully keeps all His promises, even the impossible ones.
About our Guest:
Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150countries.Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively.She and her husband Rle have been married 53 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren.
Books:
“Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children” by Fern Nichols
“Moms Little Book of Powerful Prayers” by Fern Nichols
“The Moms in Prayer Booklet” by Fern Nichols
Links:
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Scripture:
Scriptures about Sarah (Sarai) found in Genesis 12, 16-18, 21
Hebrews 11:11-12 (NIV) And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Psalm 138:2 (NLT) I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
Psalm 89:8 (NLT) O Jehovah, Commander of the heavenly armies, where is there any other Mighty One like you? Faithfulness is your very character.
Psalm 5:3 (NIV) In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Matthew 19:26 (NIV) Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Philippians 1:6 (NIV) being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Romans 4:19-21(NIV) Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV)“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?
Ordinary moms and an Extraordinary God with Terry Ann Kelly
“God, would you put people in my path that need you and give me the boldness and the courage to open my mouth when directed?” Listen in as Terry Ann Kelly, President and founder of Students Standing Strong, shares God’s amazing answer to this prayer when she was called to move her children to the public school.
About our Guest:
Terry Ann Kelly is the President and founder of Students Standing Strong (S3) whose mission is to “Connect students on campus to Learn, Live and Lead Biblical Truth through student-led clubs. “ Currently Students Standing Strong are in 11 states.
Inspiring audiences to make a positive impact in their “world,” Terry Ann enjoys speaking to audiences across the countrry. With a 35-year background in radio and television, Terry Ann has hosted countless local, regional and national programs.
She is the co-author of The Power of a Positive Friend, which has been translated into three languages, and a 31 day flip calendar entitled Teach It, Pray It, Live It: 31 Prayers for Nurturing Christ-Like Character In our Kids. Terry Ann has written numerous Bible study curriculums for Teens as well as magazine articles for ministries including Lifeway and taught public speaking and Business Communication classes for Baylor, Belmont and Dallas Baptist universities.
Terry Ann finds her greatest fulfillment in spending time with her husband and five adult children in Texas.
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Links:
https://www.studentsstandingstrong.org
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Truth That Will Set You Free with Luanne Botta
“There is so much unrest with the lies coming our way, we need to know the truth.” Today Stacy talks with author and Bible teacher Luanne Botta about the armor of God. You are not going to miss this power packed episode where Luanne passionately shares the truth about who we are and what we have in Christ. This will set you free!
About our Guest:
Luanne Botta is an author, Bible teacher and speaker who brings the gospel to life through the Word and personal testimony. Her high energy and joyful spirit of encouragement bring an authentic transparency, making her an endearing and powerful speaker. As a high school teacher at a private Christian academy for almost 20 years, well-liked by her students, Luanne found herself in a unique role, guiding hundreds of young people through God’s Word with her uncompromising, take-no-prisoners way of speaking the truth while still showing them unconditional love. Her passion was igniting them to live their lives with a higher standard than the culture around them. From these years of ministry and the heartache experienced by her students in their teen years, Luanne authored two books to equip young people with the truth, Young Hearts. Pure Lives (for girls), and The Warrior Within(for guys). She served on the team for national singer, speaker and author, Kathy Troccoli, traveling the country as part of a ministry that has ushered thousands of women to the throne of God’s grace. The release of Luanne’s newest book, Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God, will be out May 2021!
Scripture:
Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-17 (NASB)- Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Gird your loins with the Gospel of Truth –
John 14:6 (NASB) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
Breast Plate of Righteous –
2Corinthians 5:21(NASB) He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Shod your feet with the Gospel of Peace –
John 14:27 (NASB) "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Take up the Shield of Faith –
Romans 4:20-21 (NASB) yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.
The Helmet of Salvation
2Corinthians 10:3-6 (NASB)- For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
The Sword of the Spirit which is the Living Word of God
1John 4:4 (NASB)- You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Isaiah 54:17 (NASB)- No weapon that is formed against you will succeed;
And you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord.
Hebrews 4:12a (NASB)- For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword.
Books:
“Young Hearts, Pure Lives” by Luanne Botta
“The Warrior Within” by Luanne Botta
Links:
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org