Walking with Kelley and Kristy

64 | Is My Story Bringing God Glory?

In this episode Rich McGough joins us at the table to share encouragement through his own personal testimony and what God has been teaching him as he walks with the Lord in this season. As each of us walk with the Lord, study His Word, and allow His presence to change us from the inside out, it is there we begin to understand that - YES, in Christ we are a NEW creation and we’ve been reconciled to God through Christ. As ambassadors for Christ, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to love those around us unconditionally and actively spread the good news of the gospel!  
 
Do you have a “Then and Now” testimony of your life before and after Christ? We would love to hear about it. You can email us at walkingwithkelleyandkristy@gmail.com or find us on facebook or instagram at Walking with Kelley and Kristy.
 
We pray you are encouraged today and then go boldly into your circles of influence and SHINE bright the message of Jesus!
 
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 NIV - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the - Bible Gateway

63 | Faithful Through Every Season - The Hands & Feet of Jesus!

In this episode, our friend Deb Cooley joins us at the table to share and encourage us through her own personal testimony.  She shares how the goodness and faithfulness of God was present in her life long before she knew God and walked with Him like she experiences Him today. Deb's story is one we all can relate to, on some level, and it serves as a real reminder that God loves us right where we are, He sees us and provides for our every need, and His loving arms protect us everyday, especially through the ever changing seasons and storms, this life seems to throw our way. 
Ephesians 2:10 says, "we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
We pray you are encouraged to walk closer with the LORD today - and that you are willing to share and shine the light of Jesus, in and through your own story - as God gives you opportunity to do so TODAY!
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that you may have life and have it abundantly."
Habitat for Humanity - You can get involved and be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Deb is on the Board for the Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, there are many ways for you and your groups to get involved if you are interested in local mission work ."It takes roughly 2,000 volunteer hours to build a house and countless hours of behind-the-scenes work. You are needed as a volunteer on the construction site, at the ReStore, in Dorchester Habitat’s office, at special events, or as a board or committee member. If your busy schedule prevents you from giving of your time or talents, your treasure is welcome! Become a sponsor or donor; all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, including donations made to the ReStore."
About - Dorchester Habitat for Humanity
 
 

62 | Packing Christmas Shoeboxes - A TRUE Story of HOPE!

This episode was originally recorded in 2023. So many of our listeners were impacted by Izabella McMillon's True Story of Hope, that we wanted to reshare it this Christmas season as a reminder - to keep packing your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. This episode is proof that the children on the receiving end of them, are getting so much more than a beautifully wrapped box, filled with toys and goodies, but they are receiving the Love of JESUS, that their hearts are fully capable of understanding and responding to. We pray you are blessed.
In this episode, our friend Izabella McMillon shares her powerful testimony about growing up in communist Romania. Izabella learned about God through a hidden Bible in the floorboards of her small apartment, when she was just 7 years old. She learned about prayer at an early age, and God revealed himself to her in a very personal way. Izabella received a Christmas shoebox from Operation Christmas Child when she was thirteen, and it set her life on course for what she does today. Her testimony and relationship with CHRIST continues to encourage and spur on the body of Christ, to have HOPE, and WAIT with EXPECTANCY, for those things even not seen. Izabella has worked for Samaritan's Purse since 2014, where she is the Director of the Speaker's Bureau for Operation Christmas Child. Her testimony and WALK with CHRIST is amazing, and we pray you are encouraged and challenged to have HOPE in Christ this Christmas season. Please consider packing and sharing the LOVE of JESUS CHRIST through Operation Christmas Child today.
Operation Christmas Child | Shoebox Outreach of Samaritan’s Purse
 
 

61 | GROWING In Faith & Through Fear

In this episode we are wrapping up a season on “growing through it", we believe this is an ongoing, lifelong practice of allowing God to teach us as we go through situations in life - maybe, the situations are not what we desired, or what we hoped for, or even what we expected, but when we trust God, we can be sure that He is at work and He has a GREATER plan than we do. Romans 5:3-5 that says 
3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
We pray you continue to pursue FAITH as you face fears THIS week! We love you! Keep Walking!
Free Election Prayer Guide - Faith Radio
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60 | Comforted By God's Loving Kindness: Che-sed Coffee

In this episode, we are reminded yet again, that God can use any opportunity HE sees fit, to grow us in our faith and draw others to himself, EVEN if over a simple cup of coffee. Who doesn't love a cup of coffee served up with a word of encouragement? The Che-sed Coffee cart is just that. Che-sed in Hebrew means "loving kindness", the loving kindness that God wants each of us to experience day in and day out - not because of what we can do for him, or because we know HIM, but because of WHO HE IS. With every cup of coffee served, that is exactly what the Shamblin Family wants you to experience, the LOVING KINDNESS of your creator, comforter, and friend!!
Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; - Bible Gateway
Che-Sed Coffee Cart (@chesedcoffeecart) • Instagram photos and videos
 
 
 

59 | Mission Minded Growth: Building Disciples

In this episode we are reminded that spiritual growth can take place every single day, especially when we acknowledge that God is in control and can use every single circumstance as an opportunity to bring HIM glory. As his children we are set apart from the world, and as uncomfortable as that may seem for US day in and day out, it is because we are set apart - that God is able to receive the GLORY HE deserves, and we can SHINE the spotlight on His goodness, grace, and mercy in the world we live. What a blessing it is to KNOW, SHARE, and OVERFLOW with the LOVE and GRACE of JESUS today. We pray you are encouraged today to keep walking out your faith and growing in HIS grace every single day.   #keepwalking
Haggai 1-2 NIV - A Call to Build the House of the LORD - Bible Gateway
https://youtube.com/shorts/8gvjDRfF59c?si=tXcjzzCOlYr08AsI
 

58 | He Gives Us GRACE to Grow Through It!

In this episode, Luke Shamblin and Mikayla Blanco, join us at the table to share their perspective as grandchildren, and growing through the difficult season of the loss of their grandfather, while focusing and finishing their senior year of college strong. God's timing is so perfect, and the fact that God would allow them both to be present in this season for Mimi, is so special to our family, and so uniquely pivotal in this season as they work towards a career in physical therapy. 
Luke and Mikayla are both Seniors at Charleston Southern University, both studying Kinesiology, and both very involved in the club pickleball team that they started at CSU. These two college students aren't just cousins, but great friends, and accountability partners. We are so glad to have them join us at the table today.
*Susie Larson Live with Pastor Samuel Rodriquez
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-holy-spirit-anointing-with-pastor-samuel-rodriguez/id545367760?i=1000669759033
*Fresh Oil Holy Fire New Wine: Living the Vibrant Holy Spirit Filled Life
Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine: Living the Vibrant Holy Spirit-Filled Life: Samuel Rodriguez, Franklin, Jentezen: 9780800763015

57 | Growing Through Grief

In this episode, our mom, Kathy Corless joins us at the table to share how this season of grief and loss in her life has been hard, but also an opportunity to keep trusting in a faithful God that is with us in hard seasons, and holds us tight as we cling to Him. 
We really believe that those things that we are going through have the real possibility of being the best experiences that God can use to build character and give us hope - so that when we look back - we haven't just gone through hard stuff, but we have actually grown through the experiences.
"Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step." - Joni Eareckson Tada

56 | There Can B-Joy Found: Growing Through It!

In this episode, Brandon Joy "B-Joy", a Word of Life Missionary to New York City and the World, shares his transformative testimony of how God rescued him from a life of drugs and addiction. Today he celebrates 4 years of sobriety, is walking closely with the Lord, and is following a call on his life to full time ministry. His testimony is nothing short of a miracle, and He encourages us by sharing how God continues to GROW Him in his Faith, in this season. Please pray for Brandon and his ministry. Below is a link to his support page. The greatest way we can support fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, is through prayer, but if you are able to give financially, we would encourage you to partner with Brandon in any way God leads. Thank you for being a blessing today!
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:14
https://missions.wol.org/bpjoy
Zach Williams - Rescue Story (Acoustic)
 

55 | When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get to Growing!

The struggles we all face can weaken us, or we can allow it to grow us. God desires us to grow in faith and love toward Him, so let's get going and get growing. God is walking with us as we are "growing through it."
1 Peter 1:6-9 NIV - In all this you greatly rejoice, though - Bible Gateway
Romans 5:1-5 NIV - Peace and Hope - Therefore, since we - Bible Gateway
Refiner - Maverick City Music (With Lyrics)