Peace in His Presence

• Finding Unshakeable Hope: When Your Mind Needs Peace and Your Heart Needs Rest

  Are you struggling with the darkness and heaviness of winter? Does your mind feel as gray as the winter sky? In this special bonus episode, Michelle shares powerful insights about transforming our thoughts and finding joy even in challenging seasons. Learn how our thoughts create our feelings and discover practical tools for finding peace in God's presence. Key Topics Covered: - How our thoughts create our feelings and influence our actions - Finding joy in winter through perspective shifts - Dealing with anxious thoughts and worry - The power of changing our thought patterns - Resting in God's promises during difficult seasons - Practical examples of thought transformation - The importance of treating adult children as heroes in their own stories Featured Stories: - Michelle's personal journey with Troy's health challenges - The impact of changing thoughts on family relationships - Learning to trust God's timing and provision Key Takeaways: 1. Our thoughts are responsible for how we feel 2. We can choose to reframe our perspective on challenging situations 3. When we change our thoughts, our feelings and actions naturally follow 4. God's presence provides peace even in uncertain circumstances 5. Treating others as the heroes of their own stories transforms relationships Special Announcement: Starting March 2 - "Unshakeable Hope" Small Group Coaching Program - Learn to rest in God's unshakeable hope, joy, and peace - Combines teachings from "Promised Hope" with Christian life coaching tools - Special beta program pricing: $300 (Regular value: $1000+) - Weekly teachings, group coaching calls, and private Facebook community ➡️Learn More Here✝️ Free Resources through Michelle's Coaching Newsletter ➡️Sign up Here✝️ - Special PDF Journal with Bible reading plan - Prayer prompts - Guided meditation recording Action Steps: 1. Listen to the entire episode for full context and stories 2. Sign up for the newsletter to receive your free journal 3. Learn more about the Unshakeable Hope program launching February 17th 4. Share this episode with someone who might need encouragement during this season  

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• Promised Hope Series: The Lord is Your Rock

  Episode Overview: Guest host Sharla Fritz interviews Michelle about Chapter 4 of her new book "Promised Hope," exploring the concept of God as our rock in times of uncertainty. Notable Quotes: - "Even though my world felt shaken, I knew God could see beyond the uncertainty of this moment. God held everything together." - "Jesus as our rock will never be taken away. It cannot be destroyed." - "If he's helped me in those ways in the past, won't he continue to do that in the future? And the answer is yes." Key Discussion Points: - Michelle's personal experience with her husband's hospitalization led to deeper reflection on God as our rock - The contrast between temporary foundations (money, health, relationships) vs. God as our unshakable foundation - The concept of "Selah moments" - sacred pauses to ground ourselves in God's presence - Story of Michelle's childhood experience with "fool's gold" and learning valuable lessons about true treasure Scripture Focus: - Psalm 62:5-8 - "He only is my rock and my salvation..." - Psalm 18:1-2 - David's personal declarations of God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer Practical Application - The Five R's of Reflection: 1. Rejoice - Practice gratitude and praise 2. Release - Let go of things we're holding too tightly 3. Reframe - Look at situations through the lens of God's character 4. Remember - Recall God's past faithfulness 5. Rest - Find peace in God's promises and presence Book Details: - Title: "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" - Structure: 8 weeks of study, with 5 daily readings per week - Suitable for: Individual devotion, small groups, Bible studies, book clubs - Available at: CPH.org/promisedhope and Amazon Additional Resources: - Free first chapter available at CPH.org/promisedhope - Order on Amazon Tired of feeling stuck in winter weariness? Join me for this transformative workshop where you'll discover: ✨ Why your thoughts might be keeping you trapped in weariness ✨ How to begin shifting from overwhelm to hope ✨ Simple tools to experience more joy in your daily life ✨ The peace that comes from resting in God's faithfulness When: Monday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. CST Registration - Limited Spots Available! Please sign up for the workshop below to be added to the email list to receive the information. Important: Please check your spam folder if you don't receive your confirmation email. Click here ➡️ to sign up for the workshop!

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• Special Announcement And Invitation From Michelle

  Welcome friends! What an incredible week it's been with the launch of Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness. Your responses through messages, texts, and calls have filled my heart with such gratitude. In today's episode, I share something that has transformed my life in beautiful and unexpected ways. As my husband Troy noticed, becoming a certified Christian life coach has changed me deeply. When someone who knows your struggles most intimately notices this kind of transformation, it really means something. My Journey This transformation has touched everything - my relationship with God, family dynamics, and how I view challenges and opportunities. Through this journey, I've discovered what it truly means to live as God's beloved daughter. I've learned to see life through the lens of abundance rather than lack. A Special Invitation: 8-Week Journey Together I'm excited to announce a special program combining life-changing principles with the truths from Promised Hope. This isn't just another Bible study or self-improvement program - it's an eight-week journey to experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. Is This For You? This program is for you if you've ever: Found yourself stuck in patterns that rob you of joy and peace Struggled to fully embrace your identity as God's beloved child Carried the weight of unforgiveness or bitterness in relationships Felt overwhelmed by life's transitions Wondered if you're living the full, purposeful life God has for you What We'll Discover Together In our intimate group of 20-25 women, we'll: Learn how God's truth can transform our thought patterns Discover practical tools combining biblical truth with how God designed our brains Explore what it truly means to live as God's beloved daughters Find freedom from patterns that keep us stuck See life's challenges through the lens of God's faithfulness What's Included Weekly teaching videos Live group calls (with replays available) Private community space for support and encouragement A personal 45-minute coaching session with me Join Us Starting February 17th I'm creating a waiting list for our February 17th launch. Some spots have already been claimed through private conversations, but I'd love to have you join us. To join the waitlist: Google Form Waitlist Send me an email expressing your interest at michellediercks.com/contact This group coaching experience is for women only. If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you for letting me share my heart and excitement with you today!

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• Promised Hope Series: Yahweh Rapha, the Lord is our Healer

  In this special episode of the Promise to Hope series, host Michelle welcomes guest interviewer Faith Doerr to explore the powerful name of God, Yahweh Rapha - The Lord Our Healer. Key Points Discussed: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Introduction to Yahweh Rapha, meaning "The Lord is our healer" Context from Exodus 15, following the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea The transformation of bitter waters at Marah into sweet water The significance of God's role as healer - physically, emotionally, and spiritually Discussion of Jesus healing the woman with a 12-year blood condition (Matthew 9:20-22) Biblical Deep Dive: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Exploration of Exodus 15 and the Israelites' journey from celebration to bitterness The meaning of "Mara" (bitter) in Hebrew and its significance Connection between physical healing and spiritual restoration God's promise to be the healer of His people Key Scripture References: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Exodus 15 - The story of bitter waters made sweet and God revealing Himself as Yahweh Rapha Matthew 9:20-22 - The woman with the issue of blood being healed Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me all who labor and are heavily laden..." Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted..." John 16:33 - "Take heart, I have overcome the world" Psalm 91 - "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High..." Psalm 27 (particularly the final verse) - "Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage" Practical Applications: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Understanding God's role as healer in modern context Dealing with bitterness and waiting periods Finding hope in times of brokenness The importance of community and worship even in difficult seasons Using simple Scripture phrases for comfort during challenging times Notable Quotes from the Episode: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> "God is the giver and we are the receivers." "Sometimes fixing isn't about doing away with the problems. Sometimes it's about receiving the gifts and being reminded of the peace and strength that God gives to us to face whatever comes next." Resources Mentioned: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Book: "Promise to Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" by Michelle Diercks Available on Amazon Free first chapter available at CPH.org/promisedhope

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• Advent Reflections: Whispers of Hope From Elizabeth's Story

  Join authors Michelle Diercks and Pastor Andrew Jones for a special Advent series that weaves together themes from their upcoming books from Concordia Publishing House. Michelle explores how God's promises bring peace in all circumstances in "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7, 2025). Pastor Andy's book "10 Lies Satan Loves to Tell" (releasing January 14, 2025) unmasks the deceptions that often shake our trust in God's faithfulness. To celebrate their book launches, these two authors have created "Advent Reflections," a thoughtful series examining how Satan's lies try to distract us from hope. At the same time, God's promises remain unshakeable - just as they did for Mary and Elizabeth. Through these conversations, Michelle and Andy demonstrate how the truths of God's Word strengthen, our hearts, reminding us that God still makes the impossible possible. Key Topics Discussed: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Elizabeth's story of waiting and faithfulness The significance of Elizabeth's meeting with Mary Parallels between Elizabeth's story and Hannah's story from the Old Testament Personal reflections on infertility and faith The importance of found family and deeper church relationships The concept of God as "Lord of Hosts" Scripture References: Story of Elizabeth (Luke 1) Hannah's story (1 Samuel) Featured Books: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"> "Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell" by Pastor Andrew R. Jones "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" by Michelle Diercks Both available through Amazon and Concordia Publishing House (CPH), with free first chapters available on their website Read the First Chapter of Ten Lifes Satan Loves to Tell Read the First Chapter of Promised Hope

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