Books & Resources | Michelle Rayburn

What You Do Today Matters

Sue Donaldson says, “Surrender every day. We have disappointments, but we surrender over and over.” On this week’s episode, we talked about how she walked through a period of doubt and how God brought her through that in steps that surprised her. We also talked about how taking the next step is where faith comes in.

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Just Enough in Times of Need

When we pause to think about it, having “just enough” is actually an abundance. Scarcity says there isn’t enough, but even with a very little, God can provide even more than we really need when we practice generosity and faith.

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Helping Shut-Ins Not Feel Shut Out

Being shut in doesn’t have to mean being shut out. In this episode, author Kathy Carlton Willis and I chat about how she’s made the most of needing to stay isolated during COVID-19 and how she’s made it into a ministry to others. Get practical ideas for how you can serve someone who’s shut in at home.

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Change One Thing

If you had to choose just one thing for your next step, what would it be? What if a tiny pivot could change your direction and help you finish up the year 2020 strong and heading toward a better life?

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Coping with Overwhelm to Restore Sanity

Does it sometimes feel as if you’re one mini-crisis from capsizing? These are days where people feel overwhelmed by the level of stress that has become part of everyday life. What do we do with the overwhelm? In this podcast episode, I talk about how we can be aware and give ourselves and others more grace in difficult times.

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Mended Relationships Between Mother and Daughter

In this episode, I talk with daughter and mom, Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh, about experiencing restoration and healed hearts in broken mother-daughter relationships. They talk about their book, Mended, and share their story of how Helen turned a difficult childhood into a ministry. I invite you to check out their website ourmendedhearts.com.

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Reinventing Spiritual Growth Habits in the Midst of the Hustle

In a season where we long for peace and hope, one of the best ways to find it is in time spent with God. But how can we keep up the habits when distractions and busyness interfere? Author Stephenie Hovland gives helpful tips and shares a link to a free downloadable resource!

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Trading Hobbies: Discover a New Appreciation for Your Spouse

Michelle talks with her husband, Phil, about how she tried deer hunting and he tried her hobbies as they discovered more about each other and learned to appreciate their uniqueness. Laugh along as they talk about the debut of their new book for couples.

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Michelle and Phil Rayburn Play ‘Would You Rather?’

In honor of the launch day of their book, Phil and Michelle play a game of “Would You Rather?” Enjoy a few laughs as they discuss questions about money, work, time, and love.

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Five Things Camping Can Teach Us About Life

Have you ever had a rustic camping adventure? In this episode, I talk about the time when worms rained from the trees at our campsite, and I give five life application tips that I’ve learned from camping.

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