God, My First Love Chat Transcript

In May 2006 Christian Ladies Connect conducted a chat session with Bettye J Jamerson on the topic of love for the Christian woman.

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About Bettye:

Bettye J Jamerson is an author and inspirational/motivational speaker.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/Television Communications from Arkansas State University.  She has held positions as Operations manager/Writer/Producer/Host for Christian Radio and Television.  Bettye is President and Executive DIrector of Change-A-Life Foundation, New Life Productions and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Park Hill Progressive Academy.  Bettye’s life is devoted to empowering the lives of our children and individuals.  Love: The Greatest Choice of All is her second book.  Bettye resides in Coloradow with her husband adn twoc hildren.  Visit her at www.changealifefoundation.com.

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Love and Money, Seminar with Bettye Jamerson

Bettye Jamerson speaks with us on Love and Money for Christian Women.

What does it mean to truly love ourselves according to God’s will for our lives?  How does money/finances tie into this?

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About Bettye:

Bettye J Jamerson is an author and inspirational/motivational speaker.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/Television Communications from Arkansas State University.  She has held positions as Operations manager/Writer/Producer/Host for Christian Radio and Television.  Bettye is President and Executive DIrector of Change-A-Life Foundation, New Life Productions and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Park Hill Progressive Academy.  Bettye’s life is devoted to empowering the lives of our children and individuals.  Love: The Greatest Choice of All is her second book.  Bettye resides in Coloradow with her husband adn twoc hildren.  Visit her at www.changealifefoundation.com.

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Christian Marriage From a Man’s Perspective

On this show, I interview a wonderful Christian man who gives us some great tips on godly marriage…this wonderful man is my husband!

For marrieds, for singles, for men and for women, this show is for all.

If you have been wondering what goes through a Christian man’s mind when deciding on spending the rest of his life with someone, listen in to my husband share it all…

Enjoy!

 

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The Power of a Praying Wife- Chat Session 2008

In summer of 2008, the women of Christian Ladies Connect met together in our first ever Blog Talk Radio session.  Our Book Club selection was The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian.

In this episode, I encourage married women to help out our husbands through the power of prayer.

Listen in, be encouraged, and leave a comment!

 

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Debt Management Interview with Dr. Taffy Wagner

Dr. Taffy Wagner comes with a wealth of information about debt relief in the Christian marriage.

As Christian women, we need to understand how to help our husbands and/or children in our families about forming new money management habits.

How should we talk to our husbands about the family finances?

Dr. Taffy helps us through our questions on:

• managing debt
• credit cards or not
• budgeting
• emergency funds and savings

Find out more about Dr. Taffy’s work at her site.

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A Wife By Choice, Balancing Act Book Club, pt. 2

Lori Arriaga of Christian Women’s Resources joins me for a 2nd book club session on The Great Balancing Act, recorded in the summer of 2006.

Listen to us as we discuss godly womanhood, the art of a holistic, godly marriage, and the roles women Believers play within marriage.  How can we be a true helper to our spouse and seek godly marriage?

Listen into our conversation and see how Lori and I pulled some great wisdom nuggets from Pat Harrison’s book, The Great Balancing Act.

 

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Becoming The Peacemaker

Here is an article written for Christian Ladies Connect Online Magazine—

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Written by Chere Williams

One of the most challenging aspects of being a single mom is maintaining a good relationship with the father of your children. When a relationship ends between two people there is a period of adjustment, which can be a difficult and painful transition for the whole family. Through the grace of God and prayer eventually both the parents and children will become comfortable with their newly structured family situation. Inevitably you will hit a snag. That snag can be mended or it can unravel and make everything fall apart. The choice is yours. When disagreements occur, I urge you to refer back to Matthew 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.

I hit one of those snags not long ago. What began as a typical conversation with my daughter’s father soon turned into an ugly argument. I found a comment he made offensive, my buttons were pushed and unfortunately, I reacted. Lo and behold the conversation took on a life of its’ own. We basically get along and I had decided long ago not to argue with him or say words that I would later regret. After all, we had wonderful memories and a beautiful daughter together. I am wise enough to know that arguments never lead to anything positive or productive, but that day my smallest member, my tongue took control and wisdom flew out the window. We both hung up feeling angry and misunderstood.
Our separation was painful and we were working hard to make our relationship one of mutual respect and love. After putting my daughter to bed, I realized I needed to call him and apologize, not a flimsy or half hearted sorry, but an honest, genuine apology. Before I made the call I prayed that God would give me the right words to say to him. When I finally called, we almost apologized simultaneously. The weight of the argument was lifted off both our shoulders, but more importantly I felt right with God.

If, you are a single mom, most likely you are going to have a relationship with the father of your children for the rest of your life. Even if you both remarry you will always be connected through your children. It is your responsibility to make the best of that relationship. Sure, it takes two, however, you are not responsible for their actions. In the eyes of God you are responsible for your own words and actions. Take the initiative and be the Peacemaker. Even if you are convinced that you are 100% correct, swallow your pride and be the peacemaker because God is watching your actions. Treat him like Jesus would. Aren’t we supposed to show love and compassion to those we don’t even know? Than surely the person that we created a child with also deserves that understanding. Don’t view him as an ex, he is not someone that you can just “x” out of your life.
t is not easy to turn the other cheek, but God will bless you for it. There are a multitude of emotions that occur in a relationship that is in transition. You will have differences of opinion, and feelings may get hurt, but you can either let that snag unravel your foundation or you can patch it up and make it stronger. You are a child of God, therefore it is your duty to be a peacemaker and not cause strife, or spew harsh criticisms. Scripture instructs us to love one another and do as Jesus did.

It is imperative that we set the best example we possibly can for our children. We are responsible for modeling godly behavior. Do you want them to see mom and dad at each other’s throat? Worse, would you want them to emulate that behavior in their own relationships in the future? Everything we do as parents affects our children. When we’re arguing and holding grudges we are not showing mercy. Mercy is exactly what God wants us to give to one another as stated in Luke 6:36 May my children always “be merciful, as their Father is merciful. Children need to observe their parents treating one another with kindness and compassion.

Although the family dynamics have changed, let your children know through your actions that they are still part of a unit that works together. We all want the best for our children regardless if we are single, divorced, or married parents. What better way to give them the best than by showing them through the virtues of patience, kindness, and compassion.

Here are a few suggestions to try before a disagreement begins:
First and foremost look to God for guidance. If you have a contemptuous relationship and arguments begin with hello, pray first. Before you even speak with him, ask God to give you the right words to say.Choose your words carefullyBefore speaking, think about what you are saying, how you are saying it, and what you want to express. Remember the tongue is the littlest member, but can cause the most damage.

If an argument ensues, walk away. Heated discussions never resolve the issue. Once you have some distance from the situation you will have a better attitude. The initial anger will most likely dissolve and you are more likely to reach an agreement.

When you remember that he is created by our holy creator, your heart will soften which makes it difficult to be confrontational or angry.

Seek Counseling-Have the whole family participate in counseling with your church clergy, or a licensed family therapist.

I slept better that night knowing that I sincerely apologized and asked for God’s forgiveness. It is much easier to be a peacemaker than harbor anger and resentment. Let’s walk in the footsteps of Jesus, loving those around us, offering a kind word, and being compassionate.

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by Chere Williams

Tackling the “S” word in a Christian marriage – Submission

What is the role of women and men in marriage?

What does biblical submission actually mean?
Is this fair to women in marriage?  What did God really mean?

Certainly, God’s ideas on marriage were never meant to demean women.  Jesus showed clearly that He loves women and desires us to be leaders within the Kingdom.  He shows no partiality with us.

It is culture and tradition that has placed women in a subservient position.

Women deserve to be treated respectfully (in and outside of a marriage).

In this podcast, I share some ideas about how we as women can help strengthen our marriage by doing OUR part –not our husband’s part.  We can pray for our husbands, but cannot force them to do any thing.  We are, however, responsible for our own actions in our marriage.

Listen in on my thoughts on this topic via our Christian Ladies Connect Marriage Telechat held in January 2008. Click the play button to listen in.

 

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