Extra Grace Required - How to Deal With Sandpaper People!

God is With You, In You, and For You!

Welcome, friends. Today, we’re opening our hearts to discover God’s unseen hand in our seasons of uncertainty.  “Imagine standing on the edge of a vast canyon—dusty, dry, stretching for miles. This was Emily’s world a few years ago. She had just lost her job. Her marriage felt broken. And her daughter got a hard diagnosis overnight. Life felt like a desert. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436088/support]

How to Stop Worrying With One Simple Step

“Have you ever felt lost in worry, guilt, or fear? (1 John 3:8) ‘The Son of God entered the scene to abolish the Devil’s ways.’ That’s His mission.  “But what exactly is the Devil’s plan? He doesn’t come with red horns—he shows up in our thoughts. Thoughts like: ‘You’re worthless.’ ‘You’ve messed up beyond hope.’ ‘Something terrible is coming.’ That’s fear creeping in, and here’s the clincher—fear isn’t from God.” Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436088/support]

You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling

Have you ever felt like you’ve lost that lovin’ feeling in your marriage or friendship? That ache in your heart—you try to ignore it, but it starts stealing your joy, your peace, even your sense of self. Today, we’re going to explore what to do when love feels gone—and how choosing action can bring it back. I’m Dr. Beau Abernathy, and I’ve worked with countless couples and families who’ve passed through seasons of emotional numbness. When life’s cracks appear, faith and practical action can restore what feels permanently broken. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436088/support]

Extra Grace Required - How to Deal With Sandpaper People!

Extra Grace Required: How to Deal With Sandpaper People Ever meet someone who rubs you the wrong way—like holy sandpaper on your soul? In this quick heart‑check you’ll learn how to respond with Christ‑shaped grace instead of grit your teeth and retaliate. Drawing on Colossians 3:12‑13 (“clothe yourselves with compassion… bear with one another”) and Proverbs 27:17 (“iron sharpens iron”), we’ll unpack three Spirit‑led moves: 1. Pause & Pray – Breathe in God’s patience; ask Him to show you what He’s refining in you. 2. Reframe the Rub – See the “sandpaper person” as a sharpening tool, not an enemy. 3. Love with Limits – Offer kindness while setting healthy boundaries that protect your peace. Tune in to swap irritation for sanctification and watch rough interactions polish your character into Christ‑like shine! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436088/support]

Feeling Down? Try This Simple Prayer Trick!

Feeling weighed down by worry or sadness? Pause for 60 seconds and follow this “breath‑prayer” pattern: inhale Scripture, exhale your need. Whisper a hope‑filled verse like “The Lord is near” (Phil. 4:5), then release your burden on the exhale—“Lord, I give You my heaviness.” Repeat three times. This simple rhythm tethers your thoughts to God’s presence, slows racing emotions, and lifts your spirit with truth in under a minute. Try it anytime discouragement creeps in and feel peace settle over your heart! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436088/support]