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SWR2 Kultur AktuellSWR2 Kultur AktuellPatricia Holland Moritz – Drei Sommer lang Paris Zugegeben: Es ist ein ungewöhnlicher Ansatz, vom deutschen Herbst 1989 von Paris aus zu erzählen, und eben nicht aus der DDR. Aber Patricia Holland Moritz hat aus der Begegnung einer gelernten DDR-Bürgerin mit der Stadt des Lichts einen Roman mit mehreren Ebenen geschaffen: eine Geschichte vom Einwandern, eine kleine Liebesgeschichte – einen scharfen Blick auf den Umbruch in der DDR und zugleich eine feinfühlige Skizze der Metropole.   Die Stadt war ein Kinosaal, in dem ein Film in Endlosschleife lief und ich kommen und gehen konnte, wann ich wollte. In Paris redete jede Straßenecke zu dem, der die Geschicht...2025-06-1004 minMagnifyMagnifyAn Eye Single: Honoring Patricia Holland’s Faith and InfluenceA few years ago, Sister Patricia Holland passed unexpectantly. She was a powerful disciple in her own right, standing as an example and witness that God lives, that He loves us, that and keeping our focus on Him is the sure path to everlasting joy. Her daughter, Mary Alice McCann, wanted to make sure that her children and grandchildren knew what kind of blood was in their veins, so she compiled and carefully selected Sister Holland’s thoughts and teachings into a beautiful book called An Eye Single: Thoughts and Teachings from Patricia T. Holland. She joins this episode alon...2025-04-1434 minMosaic Minds | Women in LeadershipMosaic Minds | Women in LeadershipLeading with Heart Across Borders - A Conversation with Patricia Marques - Mosaic Minds Podcast SS2E1In this kickoff episode of Mosaic Minds Season 2, Patricia Marques, CEO of Phuc Long Heritage (Masan Group), shares her personal and professional journey as a foreign leader navigating the complexities of working in Vietnam.With decades of experience across Asia, Patricia opens up about how she learned to adapt to cultural nuances, such as the importance of saving face, and how feedback is received differently across cultures. Her approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for the local context.Takeaways- Leadership is a vibrant mosaic shaped by diverse experiences.- Cultural fusion enriches leadership...2025-04-1041 minSEXONOMICSEXONOMIC#13 Patricia López: Founder, CEO of MYHIXELMYHIXEL, is a Spanish startup founded by Patricia López with the mission of improving male sexual well-being.After spotting a unique gap in the market the team and pioneers have developed a revolutionary method scientifically proven to help men and their partners reach a new sexual level and trouble shoot many problems to do with early ejaculation. Not all heros wear capes right ladies 😉After 4 years of medical research by their sexologist’s team, the brand has an abundance of male sexual wellness products that are revolutionising the way we view pleasure as a s...2024-01-1851 minLiteratur Radio HörbahnLiteratur Radio Hörbahn"Verlag B&N" – Till Kaposty-Bliss und Patricia Holland Moritz sprechen mit Uwe Kullnick über ihren Verlag – Verlage on Stage"Verlag B&N" – Till Kaposty-Bliss und Patricia Holland Moritz sprechen mit Uwe Kullnick über ihren Verlag – Verlage on Stage (Hördauer ca. 90 min) 2020 übernahm der über viele Jahre mit Nikel eng befreundete Grafiker und Verleger der Berliner Monatszeitschrift DAS MAGAZIN, Till Kaposty-Bliss, die Namens- und Verlagsrechte und kehrte im Andenken an seine Gründer zum klassischen VERLAG BÄRMEIER & NIKEL zurück. An seiner Seite nun Patricia Holland-Moritz, viele Jahre Programmleiterin des Ullstein-Imprints ALLEGRIA und erfolgreiche Romanautorin (»Kaßbergen«, verlegt bei Aufbau), die Programm und Lektorat betreut. Um auch im Handel sichtbar zu sein, besorgt ein erfahrener Fachmann, Bodo vo...2023-11-161h 29New Books in Animal StudiesNew Books in Animal StudiesSharon Patricia Holland, "an other: a black feminist consideration of animal life" (Duke UP, 2023)In an other: a black feminist examination of animal life (Duke UP, 2023), Sharon Patricia Holland offers a new theorization of the human animal/divide by shifting focus from distinction toward relation in ways that acknowledge that humans are also animals. Holland centers ethical commitments over ontological concerns to spotlight those moments when Black people ethically relate with animals. Drawing on writers and thinkers ranging from Hortense Spillers, Sara Ahmed, Toni Morrison, and C. E. Morgan to Jane Bennett, Jacques Derrida, and Donna Haraway, Holland decenters the human in Black feminist thought to interrogate blackness, insurgence, flesh, and femaleness. She ex...2023-10-071h 09New Books in African American StudiesNew Books in African American StudiesSharon Patricia Holland, "an other: a black feminist consideration of animal life" (Duke UP, 2023)In an other: a black feminist examination of animal life (Duke UP, 2023), Sharon Patricia Holland offers a new theorization of the human animal/divide by shifting focus from distinction toward relation in ways that acknowledge that humans are also animals. Holland centers ethical commitments over ontological concerns to spotlight those moments when Black people ethically relate with animals. Drawing on writers and thinkers ranging from Hortense Spillers, Sara Ahmed, Toni Morrison, and C. E. Morgan to Jane Bennett, Jacques Derrida, and Donna Haraway, Holland decenters the human in Black feminist thought to interrogate blackness, insurgence, flesh, and femaleness. She ex...2023-10-071h 09New Books in Intellectual HistoryNew Books in Intellectual HistorySharon Patricia Holland, "an other: a black feminist consideration of animal life" (Duke UP, 2023)In an other: a black feminist examination of animal life (Duke UP, 2023), Sharon Patricia Holland offers a new theorization of the human animal/divide by shifting focus from distinction toward relation in ways that acknowledge that humans are also animals. Holland centers ethical commitments over ontological concerns to spotlight those moments when Black people ethically relate with animals. Drawing on writers and thinkers ranging from Hortense Spillers, Sara Ahmed, Toni Morrison, and C. E. Morgan to Jane Bennett, Jacques Derrida, and Donna Haraway, Holland decenters the human in Black feminist thought to interrogate blackness, insurgence, flesh, and femaleness. She ex...2023-10-071h 09New Books in Critical TheoryNew Books in Critical TheorySharon Patricia Holland, "an other: a black feminist consideration of animal life" (Duke UP, 2023)In an other: a black feminist examination of animal life (Duke UP, 2023), Sharon Patricia Holland offers a new theorization of the human animal/divide by shifting focus from distinction toward relation in ways that acknowledge that humans are also animals. Holland centers ethical commitments over ontological concerns to spotlight those moments when Black people ethically relate with animals. Drawing on writers and thinkers ranging from Hortense Spillers, Sara Ahmed, Toni Morrison, and C. E. Morgan to Jane Bennett, Jacques Derrida, and Donna Haraway, Holland decenters the human in Black feminist thought to interrogate blackness, insurgence, flesh, and femaleness. She ex...2023-10-071h 09New Books in GenderNew Books in GenderSharon Patricia Holland, "an other: a black feminist consideration of animal life" (Duke UP, 2023)In an other: a black feminist examination of animal life (Duke UP, 2023), Sharon Patricia Holland offers a new theorization of the human animal/divide by shifting focus from distinction toward relation in ways that acknowledge that humans are also animals. Holland centers ethical commitments over ontological concerns to spotlight those moments when Black people ethically relate with animals. Drawing on writers and thinkers ranging from Hortense Spillers, Sara Ahmed, Toni Morrison, and C. E. Morgan to Jane Bennett, Jacques Derrida, and Donna Haraway, Holland decenters the human in Black feminist thought to interrogate blackness, insurgence, flesh, and femaleness. She ex...2023-10-071h 09Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!EP 69 - Rene Steelman co-hosts, Sister Patricia Holland dies at age 81, LDS Church files lawsuit over Cody Wyoming Temple, Utah Area Presidency makes bizarre endorsement! July 23, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Rene and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! Full Title EP 69 - Rene Steelman co-hosts, Sister Patricia Holland dies at age 81, LDS Church files lawsuit over Cody Wyoming Temple, Utah Area Presidency makes bizarre endorsement, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on the way to becoming a trillion dollar church! Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org ...2023-07-241h 09Pat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational stories4 Ways to Keep Your Relationship with God a Priority!For more inspirational stories go to Blog - Patricia Holland Have you ever hung around a salty Christian and left wanting to have a deeper relationship with Jesus? That’s what happened to my friend Rhonda. After watching the War Room, she said, “I want to pray like Clara.”   Rhonda did something that most people don’t do. Rhonda took action on her desire to have a closer relationship with God. One of the first things that changes when we want more of God is how we pray. Our prayer takes on a new sense of hunger and serio...2022-03-1811 minAnja am Apparat - der PolitikpodcastAnja am Apparat - der Politikpodcast08 - Im Gespräch mit Patricia Holland MoritzIn dieser Folge konnte ich mich mit Patricia Holland Moritz austauschen.  Patricia ist nicht nur politisch interessiert, sondern engagiert sich auch in der Obdachlosenhilfe und ist zudem auch Schriftstellerin.  Gerade in einer Zeit, in der verschiedene Themen, wie die Kunst, leicht unter der Kraft anderer Themen verschwinden können, möchte ich die Gelegenheit nutzen, mich auch darüber mit Patricia zu unterhalten, aber auch das alltägliche Leben in sozial unterschiedlichen Situationen in den Fokus nehmen. Eine weitere Besonderheit an Patricia ist auch ihre Herkunft, die nicht nur Einfluss auf ihr heutiges Lebe...2021-07-1747 minHolland & Knight Legal PodcastHolland & Knight Legal PodcastA Conversation with Former Chief Deputy Attorney General Patricia ConnersIn this episode of Holland & Knight Public Policy & Regulation Group's "Conversations with State Attorneys General" podcast series, attorney Stephen Cobb talks with former Florida Chief Deputy Attorney General Patricia Conners about her career in the AG’s office, where she served for over 35 years. During her tenure, Ms. Conners worked with seven different AGs from both sides of the aisle and served as both Deputy Attorney General and Chief Deputy Attorney General. This discussion touches on the role of state AGs from a broader perspective and highlights how their position has changed at the local and national level. They also sp...2021-07-1640 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow to Receive Holy SpiritI was twelve years old when I receiving the Holy Spirit. My friendship with Him has been priceless...He has walked with me all these years as comforter, guide, power source and help. I am so thankful for The Father's Promise fulfilled at Pentecost. I want to share with you how you can be filled with Holy Spirit. Maybe you already have been filled with Holy Spirit. Then this teaching will help you share with a friend or loved one how they can be filled with Holy Spirit. I'd love to give you the .pdf...2021-05-2221 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesEver need help with a bad attitude?www.patriciaholland.org/blog I love transparency When it’s coming from someone else. I don’t like to be vunerable but here goes.   I judge people way more often than I want to admit. I don’t even want to admit it to God. I know judging people is wrong.   It’s especially hard when they ask for my advice and then totally disregard it. Then they want me to bail them out when they get in a pinch! AHHHHH! So hard NOT to judge the heart behind the action.   But if I require, or want to require that people do a...2021-04-0812 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow to Hear God's Voicewww.patriciaholland.org Are you sensing the need to hear God’s voice? I have walked through some things recently where I have felt like I was walking through a minefield and every step was a matter of life and death. I’ve been desperately aware that Precious Holy Spirit knows where the enemy has hidden the landmines (sometimes land MINDS) and wants to show me where they are hidden.   I am so thankful that He doesn’t send me off with a condescending pat on the back and a trite...2021-04-0611 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow to Make BETTER DecisionsDo you hate to make decisions? Maybe you dread making decisions so you kick them down the road. Yes, we have to live with the consequences of those decisions. Yet, when you have wisdom the consequences of living with those decisions are drastically different. I didn't say information. I said wisdom. There is a drastic difference between information and wisdom. You are living in the information era. Knowledge is at your fingertips. With just a few keywords and a great search engine you can learn about almost everything! 2021-03-2615 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesCelebrating Spring- Come Walk With Me Most mornings I try to either walk on the treadmill or hop on the bike to start my day with some exercise. But a few days ago, the weather was perfect so we My husband and I decided to take our walk outside. I didn’t know how perfect the day was until I got outside. There’s this beautiful park near us with gravel trails that wind past and under beautiful live oaks along the river, but there are also dirt paths cut through the woods that zig zag along the St. John...2021-03-2509 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesManifest Him I was picking up the speaker for an event, Ms. Thelma Wells, at the airport. I positioned myself at the bottom of the escalator, so I wouldn't miss her. As I scanned each person to find Ms. Wells, I noticed a young woman. I knew immediately she was a Christian. There was something about her that made her stand out in the crowd of people hurrying to get their luggage. She was much younger than our speaker, so I kept looking.    When she got off the escalator she approached me and asked if I was looking for Thelma Wells. I to...2021-03-1224 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWant more answered prayer?There are so many reasons we pray...but the primary reason is we need God's involvement in our lives. We need Him!   Prayer is God's idea.  We can come boldly into His presence because of the finished work of Jesus on the cross.   One of the reasons we pray is we need...we want God to answer our prayers. Charles Finney shares a vital key for getting answers to our prayers. In this teaching I want to share that answer with you.2021-03-0316 minThe Field Center’s Aging Out PodcastThe Field Center’s Aging Out PodcastEpisode 028: Interview with Patricia Holland from All Things New, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Patricia Holland, Founder and President of All Things New, Inc. based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Patricia and Lynn talk about the All Things New coaching program for foster youth (both those still in care and those who have already aged out), local partnerships to help foster youth achieve their life goals, how the program was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. 2021-02-1634 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesArise ShineIsaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory  will be seen upon you.   What a beautiful portion of Scripture!   What did God have in mind when He inspired the writer to pen these words?    I think it's important that we find out, so we don't miss what God has for us.  2021-02-1325 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesMy Eyes Are on YouJehoshaphat knew what to do when he didn't know what to do. Let me share his powerful keys with you, so you can walk in the victory God has planned for you!   Jehoshaphat Invaded by Moab (Obadiah 1:1-14)   1It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria...2021-01-2828 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesOpen Your Wonderful GiftAs you list your gifts, don't fail to enjoy the most wonderful gift of all because you fail to open it. Let me explain with a story. Open Your wonderful gift. You are valuable. You were made in God's image. That alone makes you priceless. Open your Bible.   Open your eyes. Open your heart. Open your worship. You are not alone. You will never outgrow your need for a Savior. Peace is not the absence of problems, it is t...2020-12-2413 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre You Tired Tired Tired of the Pressure     That’s strong language, huh, to beg you to do something , but I feel like it's that important. People everywhere are feeling the pressure.   The pressure is real. It’s coming from every arena of our lives. It’s hit our pocketbooks, our ability to interact with friends, jobs, activities and hobbies.   Some of it is from the natural realm and some of it is the devil. Yes. I said it. I know there’s not a devil behind every bush, buttttttt I also know there is a devil that hates our guts!   Here the reference for the verses I used in this...2020-10-2012 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDo You Know Him As Abba, Father?Abba is only used 3 times in the New Testament and it is always combined with Father…Abba, Father. Could it be that the word Father is not just one more way to identify us as His child, but that it is used strategically and purposely here in Scripture? Could it be that this combination is critical in understanding Who He is as our Father?  Galatians 4:6 NLT And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Mark 14:36 NLT Jesus...2020-10-1909 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesKnow This and it will change how you pray! I pray, first of all because I love God. I love His Presence. I love spending time talking to Him. I've loved God since I was a little girl and He is my dear friend.   But I also pray for results. Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom. -- C. H. Spurgeon   While I don't believe we need to have all the right words to get our prayer answered, I believe what we believe when we pray definitely affects our results.   When we know, really KNOW this one thing it will affect our outcome.     SHOW...2020-08-0718 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre you white knuckling it? Are you white knuckling anything? For me it was the dentist. He had an emergency so I had to wait. I was in the dentist office for 3 1/2 hours. I white knuckled the whole 3 1/2 hours. It was awful. When I got home I was totally drained... but I learned Fear is the big deal, not the dentist. Maybe the dentist is no big deal for you… but the world around us is giving us dozens of reasons to be afraid. We...2020-07-2409 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhy you Need to Hold onto the Promise!  I have done so many dumb things... some people are wise enough not to mention them; I mention my dumb thing because I think it drives home an important point.   I am constantly amazed at how precise the Word of God can be in times of need. Recently, as I spent time in the Word I came across a verse in a different version than I normally read. Boy, did it ever jump out at me!   "Patient endurance is what you need now..."   Wow! God had my number that morning! There comes a time when you just gotta hold on...that...2020-07-1706 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesFresh BreadAre you hangry? I’m hearing that word used more and more these days. Merriam-Webster has added it to their dictionaries; so, it’s officially a word. Maybe you’ve seen or experienced the irritability that is caused from hunger displayed publicly. You know if you’ve listened to my 21 Day Think God’s Way for a Change that I don’t believe we have to allow our emotions to drive our actions, but the fact remains they often do.   But  have you ever thought about the fact…  that your act...2020-07-1004 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesNot Greater Than Less Than but Equal All Made in God's Image In Math we don’t have any problem understand 8 is less than 9 11is greater than 9  Greater than and less symbols are very important Math symbols. They are used in writing computer “if then” statements. But this kind of comparison is very destructive and divisive when we try to use them to establish a persons worth. My Mother called it the Big "I" and the Little "u". We all lose with this kind of mentality becomes the norm. Mark Twain said "Comparison is the death of joy." Research indicates that it is the breeding ground...2020-06-2019 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHis Story is Our Story I absolutely love the picture that 2020-06-0316 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow does Ezekiel's vision of dry bones affect you?                 Resurrection is a powerful word. From life to death…that we can comprehend, but from death to life is impossible…until you meet The Resurrection. John 11:25 NIV "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;”   Wow! Resurrection life lives in us when we believe on Jesus. Don’t you wish everyone knew Jesus?                                                One of the most powerful illustrations of the resurrection in the Old Testament is found in Ezekiel 37.   Ezekiel was both priest and prophet to the Jewish exiles in Babyl...2020-05-1621 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesPraying the Names of GodPraying the redemptive names of God brings me so much peace. His name reveals His nature. Here are the 7 names and the scriptures that link them to the cross. Below I quoted from F.F. Bosworth's, Christ the Healer. I changed the verses to NIV version unless otherwise noted.   JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH is translated "The LORD is there," or present, revealing to us the redemptive privilege of enjoying His presence. Ephesians 2:13 NIV (©1984)"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.”   JEHOVAH-RA-AH is translated "The LORD is my Shepherd." John...2020-05-0213 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesEffective Partnership With God Effective partnership with God! What an amazing thought. We understand the power of partnership in business, marriage and sports...but how do we partner with God? Philemon 1:6 BSB says "I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ." It's a powerful thought and can be a powerful reality when we follow this tidbit of advice tucked in the greeting of Paul's letter to Philemon. Here's some key verses I want you to read. ...2020-04-2514 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDivine Reset God was talking to Joshua, but this is a good reminder for you too! Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." What do you do in difficult, trying times when it is dark everywhere you turn? As I began to pray and seek God about the whirlwind of trouble facing the world. I didn't hear much at all. As I talked with my husband he felt God was saying reset. 2020-04-1116 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational stories4 Ways to Quiet Your Spirit Quiet Your Spirit. The engineer sounded his whistle long and LOUD at the little guy watching beside the tracks. It was loud. The ground rumbled under us as the black train engine roared past. I held Brayden's hand to keep him safe, but I wanted to put both hands over my ears. Brayden loves trains. And I love Brayden. Noise isn't just at railroad crossings…it's everywhere. Loud radios. Screaming sirens. Angry voices. Crying babies. Phones demanding our attention. Email alerts screaming to be read. Social Media nags us to peek. Work drives us. And that...2020-03-0520 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDon't Underestimate The Power Of WorshipFeeling the uncertainty of life right now? Feeling like the world is swirling in a storm around you? It's time to pray AND it's time to worship. Your worship is powerful. Here are some important verses I want to share with you.   Psalm 8:1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. 2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praiseb on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. 3When I behold Your h...2020-03-0517 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesFilled With Holy Spirit Filled with Holy Spirit? Sometimes God raises up trail blazers, people that go before us, who pay the price so that we can enjoy the benefits that come from their sacrifice. William J Seymour, an African American pastor, was one of those people. He was one of the most influential men in the revival that birthed the modern Pentecostal movement. A movement that includes 600 million people. I want to do more than just tell you about Him. I want to look at his life, because he modeled some attributes that we need to possess as believers.2020-02-2913 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesA Love Letter For You A Love Letter Everyone wants to feel loved. It makes you feel treasured...valuable. The experts tell us feeling loved makes you live longer, less doctor visits, healthier, happier, even less anxiety. One thing I know for sure it makes you feel happier.   I read my sweetheart's letters eagerly because I loved the author and I wanted to know what was on his heart. Also, I wanted to hear how much he loved me and I wanted to get to know him better. That's exactly the same reason why I read the Bible. Y...2020-02-2018 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesNumber 1 Trademark   Click here to download the free cheat sheet from today's episode. A trademark tells us some important things: It distinguishes their product from other manufacturers. Identifies it's maker. Identifies its value. The Number 1 Trademark is Love. God's Trademark is Love God is love.   2020-02-1320 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWant to Be More Fruitful?  Fruitfulness is the natural outcome of healthy fruit trees and believers. It's how we glorify God and demonstrate that we are disciples of Christ. So of course we want to be fruitful. Recently, I talked with you about  "What it mean to follow Jesus." Jesus describes the qualifications in Matthew 16:24 NLT Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.   (If you missed myblog/ podcast, What does it mean to follow Jesus...2020-02-0624 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesLooking at Frustrations With a New AttitudeI want to give you a cheat sheet that will help you get the most of this podcast. Click here to download now. What do you do when things don’t happen the way you wanted them? We can make some great plans, but sometimes they just don’t work out… Have you planned something recently that didn’t work out like you planned? Our trip got longer when the traffic came to a total stop, so we took a detour. At first, it stressed us, frustrated us, but then I r...2020-01-2311 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs perfectionism keeping you from creating a masterpiece?I want to show you what I'm talking about in this podcast. Here's the link.  Is Perfectionism keeping you from creating a masterpiece? Is perfectionism stopping you? It's not your friend!  I want to show you something. It's only a tiny square of one of Vincent Van Gogh's earliest works. If you're expecting to see the polished, flawless perfection of Gerret Willemsz Heda ( who painstakingly smooths all the tracks of his works; then you'll be dissappointed.   Look the heavy brush strokes. For most people the sand...2020-01-2110 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhat does it mean to follow Jesus?What does it mean to follow Jesus? Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Sometimes we trust people better than we do Jesus. Jesus says “Follow Me.” This command isn’t just for people in the Bible. It’s for us too. 1 Peter 2:21 NLT For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. How can I follow Jesus if I can’t s...2020-01-1614 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesCan You Experience God's Heart for you year?What is in God's heart for your year? Jeremiah 29:11 NIV 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 hope and a future. Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV influenced your goals too. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. God is trustworthy! Envision Your Dream! Has reality ever slapped you in the face? 2020-01-0922 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesSeeing Beyond What You Can SeeDid you start your new year off with a "theme word or phrase"? Everywhere I turn people have selected words related to vision for 2020 since 20/20 eyesight means you have perfect vision. But no-one seems more excited about the idea of 20/20 Vision than Rhonda, a dear friend of mine. She was excited because she heard the clear whisper of God that he wanted to give her clear vision spiritually in 2020. And she is really, really believing God. Here words have inspired me again. There's just nothing like hearing God speak to your heart especially when it is concerning something that...2020-01-0312 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesOut Of The DarknessI have included a beautiful, free download of the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi for you. (You may want to hear the podcast first.  Here's the link. Have you ever experienced the darkness?   I mean REALLY dark darkness! I'm talking darkness beyond... the eerie darkness of a campsite deep in the woods on a moonless night. or the frighting darkness that comes during  a hurricane; when the power goes out and all the windows are board up. or the paralyzing darkness of fear. or the...2019-12-1411 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow do you keep believingLuke 1 shares 3 core beliefs that are essential to help you keep believing when your prayers doesn’t happen as soon as you want them to happen.   You can download a high resolution .jpg of these 3 core beliefs here. Here's the link.   Elizabeth summed up the meaning of our partnership role of "Blessed" with almost surprising consciseness. I shouldn't be surprised, this story is told with the precision of a doctor, yes, our dear Dr. Luke.   Yet, I don't believe their reunion would fit in a nice little concise box. Any gathering of close female relatives is never quiet or unemotional. Their...2019-12-0614 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWill You Praise With Me?Will you worship with me? Yes, right now. Mark Batterson says that the Bible isn't for reading it's for praying. I discovered that reality when I was just a young mom. It really bolstered my prayer. I felt more confident as I learned to pray the will of God for situations I was facing. Scripture is for praising. I have also learned to use the word of God for praising. Let me explain. Sometimes I want to say something to a friend or a loved one, but I don't know how to say...2019-11-2108 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesProblem Solving When It's FoggyProblem solving is no problem...   when the situation is clear cut and dry. But most problems come will a cloud of fog  that seems to envelope the whole situation. So how do you navigate through difficult situations when you can't see clearly?    When my coffee was ready I headed for the back porch with my cup. I was excited to drink in all the Fall color beauty, but I couldn't see anything. A bank of fog covered everything. I expected the fog to lift at any moment so I had my devotions on the porch; it didn't lift.   I went insid...2019-11-1413 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesYou Are Made In His ImageIn this podcast I want to remind you of your intrinsic value to God and why that should matter to you. Genesis 1:27 NIV So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Created formed, shaped Fashioned from the very imagination of God into the likeness of God to be His representative. The fact that humans are made in the image of God is the very core of the sanity of life. Made like God...in His imagine... Grasp...2019-11-0711 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational stories123 Keys to Defeat FearHe had a valid reason to be afraid. David's fears were not a fantasized monster hiding under his bed. King Saul, his beloved king and father-in-law and his boss was acting like a crazy man. Can you imagine how scary it must have been to hear the whoosh of metal cutting through the air and the loud thud of Saul's spear smashing into the wall behind David was not his first clue, but it was a clear message of Saul's intentions. David's wife Michal helped him escape in the middle of that very night. He lived with...2019-10-3116 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesGod Changed Her Horror Story into a Love StoryIn this podcast I want to share with you how the love of God carried a woman through the horrors of Germany's worst death camp, Ravensbruck, during the holocaust. I want to share a truth with you that she shared around the world after her release. Her story was indeed a horror story of epic proportion...she lost so much...but God turned her story into a love story. I want to share this story with you because God has not changed and His love can change your story into a love story too. 1 John 4:18 KJV There...2019-10-2422 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesShut the Door Shut the door. I know first hand what happens when you leave the door open. I was running late, which I do more often than I should. I had to load the car, feed the dog, put my shoes on (Yes, I was barefooted which makes this story even worse.), and then I would be ready to go. I was in a hurry to get gone, so I left the front door open as I loaded the car. I didn’t know that someone’s pet was on the loose or I never would have left...2019-10-1815 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesOne Reason Fear Can't StayMaybe you can think of a dozen reasons that fear shouldn't hang out at your house, but I have one great, big, huge, hairy reason it can't stay at my house.   Before I share this 1 reason you can't let fear stay, let me tell you how I learned that lesson.   I was writing God's Laws for Kids, so I was studying Exodus and Numbers 13. I love the Old Testament stories especially anything about Moses. Moses is one of my heroes! My story begins at a crucial moment in Israel's history.   It was time to take possession of the promise.   God desc...2019-10-1016 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow do you keep from striking out?How do you keep from striking out? While the answer may seem obvious, let’s talk about George Herman Ruth first. He was born in 1895. Some say he learned to play ball at St. Mary’s Reformatory/Orphanage and other stories say he ended up at St. Mary’s because of all the windows he broke playing stickball in the streets. When George was 16 years old he was signed on to play with the Baltimore Orioles (Minor League at that time.) His teammates nicknamed George the “Dunn’s new babe” and the nickname stuck. Babe Ruth was a “g...2019-09-1910 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesTake Your Shoes Off And Experience God's PresenceHave you ever experienced an electric fence? When my oldest granddaughter, Karyn, was a baby, I was invited to speak at a church in a rural community. They booked a room for me in a gorgeous bed and breakfast in the middle of farmland. The land adjacent to the house was a pasture with cows and a donkey. Saturday morning Wayne brought Karyn and joined me for the remainder of the meetings. That evening we strolled along the electric fence to let Karyn see the animals. The friendly donkey saw us and started walking toward us so...2019-09-1117 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesPrayer That Gets ResultsElisha trusted God and his life proved it. The king of Syria carefully developed a surprise attack strategy against Israel, but when it failed...again and again. It seemed obvious that there must be a traitor in his inner circle. He summoned his officers and demanded answers and explanations. Who is the traitor? One brave man finally spoke up, "There is no traitor among us. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, he is telling the king of Israel your most private secrets. And that is exactly what Elisha was doing. God would tell him...2019-09-0611 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesBelieve to ReceiveSamaria the capital of Israel’s northern kingdom was under siege. Ben-hadad, the Syrian king and his powerful army’s presence had resulted in a disastrous famine. Israel’s king was walking along a wall when a woman cried out to him for help. His answer expressed his sense of utter helplessness. I quoted from the New Living translation, but the Aramean is translated in most places as Syrian.  2 Kings 6 & 7 NLT He answered, “If the LORD doesn’t help you, what can I do? I have neither food from the threshi...2019-08-2919 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow do you keep the enemy from stealing your promise? The cuckoo doesn't build a nest. A mama cuckoo bird doesn't need a nest  and the story behind the "why" is absolutely cuckoo! Cuckoo means crazy as a Bessie bug in Southernese. A Mama Cuckoo Bird is able to incubate her eggs inside her body at least 24 hours longer than most birds. While many mama's have finished laying their eggs and are sitting contently or so it would appear, on their nest, the mama cuckoo hasn't even started laying her eggs. When she is ready to lay her eggs, she watches for a nesting bird t...2019-08-2225 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhateverWhatever   If you are a parent I know you've heard it or maybe you've even mumbled it to your spouse...   most of the time it's used to end an argument it's only a single word and when it's spoken it is barely audible... actually it more of a mutter, just a quiet, defiant mutter... I'm referring to the word "whatever."   It depends on how you use it. But I'm not referring to the way the word was intended to be used... not the expansive, no restrictions at all meaning I'm sure you've used the word "whatever" to mean anything no mat...2019-08-1614 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesA New Heart Preserved Forever The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. It declared independence from England in 1776. It is 29 3/4 inches long and 24 ½ wide. Strong light and careless handling caused excessive fading in America's founding document. This founding document was far too valuable to lose. Something had to be done to preserve it. American leaders decided to display it in a special building called the National Archives Building. Three founding documents are housed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights are enclosed in a beautiful bronze case with s...2019-08-0815 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAccess God's Power The Sound of Music Julie Andrews stole the hearts of Americans and Canadians with her passionate "The hills are alive with the sound of music." The music, the heart wrenching story and yes, even the magnificent Alps contribute in making "The Sound of Music" a classic. She seems totally lost in the beauty around her. While I've never seen Mont Blanc or the Alps and I certainly can't sing, I find myself wanting to join Ms. Andrews in belting out that famous tune. I want to sing simply because the mountains do that to you. But I promise you, you...2019-07-3111 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhat Are You Doing With Your Sword?What are you doing with your sword?   While I understand that Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; it is more than exquisite beauty, extravagant design or even the intricate craftsmanship that made the Napoleon Bonaparte sword the 2nd most expensive sword in the world. The supporting story that the golden studded handle was held in the hand of the French emperor and used on the battlefield was a major factor that brought the $6.5 million selling price.   The Bible gives us a list of notable swords, the primary tool of defense; swords that brought freedom and deliverance; swords held in...2019-07-2021 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre you challenged or defeated by the darkness?My teacher challenged me. Do remember when your Sunday School teacher or maybe your children's church teacher challenged you to memorize God's word? If you were like most of us that first verse was "Jesus wept." And probably the second one  was either John 3:16 or Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.    Wrapped with a prize.   My teacher's challenged was usually wrapped with the promise of a prize...they were usually about as valuable as a cracker jack prize, but oh how I loved those prizes. Something even better happened as I memorized Scripture I also lear...2019-07-1213 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs it really a priority?Prayer is a responsibility and a privilege. But is it really a priority? How do you make or keep it a priority? I am so thankful to be a child of God. Belonging to God's family means that I have the privilege of coming boldly into God's presence. I can open my heart and share it with Him without shame or fear. Because there are so many different kinds of families, some great and some dysfunctional, I want to give you a snapshot of my dad to explain why I love to pray.2019-06-2807 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow is your race going?I really want to know... "How is your race going?" It's so important to me that I struggled over this post for two days. While you think about your answer...and will you please share it with us in the comment section below. Will you take a walk with me? Washington D.C. is one of my favorite places to walk...especially for a prayer walk. The Thomas Jefferson building, one of the four Library of Congress buildings is my absolute favorite building. Then my 2nd favorite is the Capitol Building. The architecture of the Capitol...2019-06-2018 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesA Door of Hope in the Valley of Trouble The mighty Colorado river, known historically for its disastrous Spring time floods, zigzags from the gleaming snowcapped mountains of Colorado southward all the way to Mexico. There, it finally empties into the Gulf of California. The lofty dreams of actually wrangling and harvesting the flood waters that would produce power and reclaim the bleak wastelands of the dessert began with the construction of a railroad that would carry essential supplies to the site of what would later be called the Hoover Dam. The angry claws of the Great Depression left people jobless and...2019-06-1423 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWanna love better? Download Podcast In 1996, the Olympic summer games were held in the United States. The Olympic torch traveled across America to communities containing 90% of the America population. Ten thousand Americans were given the high honor of carrying the Olympic torch before it reached its final destination in Atlanta, Georgia. People, of diverse ethnic groups and ages carrying the Olympic flame, ran, walked, or rode their route to the next torch bearer and handed it off. They traveled in all sorts of weather. It was rainy when the flame came to my city. The wind was howling...2019-06-0619 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs Living Water Flowing Out of You? Is Living Water Flowing Out of You? We were in Sedona AZ and I was looking for places to visit when I spotted the words Montezuma's Castle National Monument. I had to see it. The next morning we made our way through the doors of the visitors center and onto a  winding path shaded by giant sycamore trees. I was anticipating a king’s castle. Not What I Thought! I quickly realized that Montezuma’s Castle was not the royal castle of the cruel Aztec monarch Montezuma. It was incorrectly named by white settl...2019-05-3016 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDo you want to hear God better?Instead of asking "Do you want to hear God better?" some people are unsure whether He speaks in this age or not.   But aren't you glad that He does. His most common way to speak to speak to us is through Scripture. Although we can understand the words with our mind, we need the revelation of Precious Holy Spirit to help us grasp the meaning of Scripture.   He also speaks to our spirit.   I remember the first time God spoke to my heart.   I was so concerned about my dad's salvation, so I was praying as I walked to my gran...2019-05-2522 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre a bonsai or sequoia believer?While I agree bonsai trees are both beautiful and treasured, still I find them to be profoundly sad. Trees are designed to be big! You climb in them, swing on their branches, or rest in the shade of their bushy canopies. The bonsai trees are too small for any of those activities. Mature trees will reach heights of 50 to 150 feet, but a mature bonsai tree will only reach 12 to 14 inches. Bonsai trees are not dwarfed by genetics; they are miniature by deliberate design. The blueprint locked inside the DNA of the young seedling promises a mighty giant...2019-05-1505 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDon't Throw Away Your ConfidenceI can't wait to tell you about some new projects that I am finishing up. It's been such a busy few weeks. Because I am in the process of finishing them this won't be a regular blog. It is mostly a podcast. So please, please listen to the podcast so you can hear my heart.    In my prayer time this morning I felt the need to share some Scripture with you that I know will encourage your heart-that's what Scripture does.    1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and...2019-05-1109 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesPower of a SeedDownload Podcast Hey! I hope you are doing well.Thank you so much for taking to time to join me. Maybe you are in the middle of a busy day, we all have those kind of day, can I tell you about one of my busy days. I remember that day so well. I was getting ready for a family conference and I hadn't finished my blog post. In the middle of my hurry mode, I stopped and why I stopped is what...2019-04-2613 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesRedemption God's Divine ExchangeDownload Podcast This podcast is a combination of this post and the blog post entitled "Jesus Changed the Meaning of the Cross"     If you are reading the post only and not listening then I want to encourage you to read both posts. Exchange your money! One of the first things you do when you arrive in a foreign country is to exchange your money for currency that can be spent there. Sometimes your currency rate is strong and you get additional money. I love it when that happens. I have extra mone...2019-04-1624 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre you living whole hearted?Download Podcast Life is fragile. People are fragile and sometimes life breaks their hearts. Luke tells about a broken woman. His story is concise. No name. No history. Just the bare facts. Some people have tried to name her by tying her to other stories in scripture similar to hers, however, most commentaries agree this story found in Luke 7:37-50 is unique to the book of Luke. I wish I knew more about her I hope you will read her story with fresh eyes later after I've shared my view of...2019-04-1017 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDo you have the mind of ChristDownload Podcast Have you ever wondered what that little nugget tucked in 1 Corinthians 2:16 means...the one that says "for we have the mind of Christ"? Let’s look at  the NLT “For, “Who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.” “We have the mind of Christ,” what does that mean? Isaiah 55:8 ESV For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. 9For as the h...2019-04-1017 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhy do I have to be the one to forgive all the time? Why do I always have to be to one to forgive? On so many occasions, I've told my children and people that I've talked with, "You have to forgive."  And time after time, I've seen the look on their face or heard the words, "Why me? Why are you getting on to me? Do you know what they did?" And  dozen of times (especially my children) I've answered, “I’m talking to you, so let’s focus on what you need to do. You can’t change what they do, but you can change you. You are on...2019-04-1014 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDo you worry too much?Download Podcast Don't worry! Have you ever felt like... "If I hear “don’t worry” one more time I think I'll scream!" While the picturesque words peace and rest sound so inviting, most of our lives are more like a hamster wheel of work, worry, repeat. Work is healthy and necessary, but worry is not. Worry steals your peace. Worry makes you indecisive and less productive. No one enjoys worrying, yet like a vortex it sucks you in before you realize it. So many times I’ve opened the drain in t...2019-03-2914 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre you dealing with toxic wordsDownload Podcast Toxic Words Ever been dumped on with fiery toxic words that burn you beyond explanation or sometimes just frustrating and irrational words.  For me...I need time to process things and cool off so I can think more clearly and Pinterest is my favorite distraction. I love Pinterest! When I want to relax, really relax, I go to Pinterest. As I was glancing through the pins on my feed, a picture of a woman grabbed me. You could see something extraordinary in her face. It w...2019-03-2810 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhat do you do with a broken heart?Download Podcast God wants you to be whole...mentally, physically emotionally. And the best way I know to talk about what wholeness looks like is to tell you a story! CRAYONS! A new box of crayons along with a few other supplies signal the beginning of a new school year. Pencils, pens, paper and notebooks were always simply BORING! But new crayons were wonderful, especially when I got the big box that had sea foam green inside! That was and still is my favorite color. I remember that feeling...2019-03-2710 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs God with you? God with you? Jehovah Shammah, one of the names of God that I include in my prayer almost everyday is only used once in the Bible. Ezekiel shares his prophetic dream of a city that God calls Jehovah Shammah which means "God is there.' Easton's Bible Encyclopedia says the city that Ezekiel saw is a type (symbol or picture) of the gospel Church. Jehovah Shammah is considered by theologians to be one of the 7 redemptive names of God because Jesus' death made it possible for God's s...2019-03-2616 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAm I worthy?Download Podcast I’ve heard countless conversations, books, messages and declarations that address the question..."Am I Worthy?"  Can I ask you a personal question? Is the question "Am I Worthy?" one that rattles around in your head? And, just so I understand your answer, is the questions asking "Are you worthy to be loved?" or  "Are worthy to be accepted?" I want to come back to that question later, but first I want to ask you a critical question, "Do you know who you are?" Maybe you’re ans...2019-03-2514 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesThink Full to enjoy EVERYTHING more!Download Podcast Do you enjoy your life? Do you ever think about that? I know...I get it...we're so busy...so... distracted by… Noise. Weariness. Busyness. Worry. So many voices clamoring for our attention. We simply don’t take the time to notice or think about the wonderful things that enrich our lives. Thoughts that reflect on the precious things in life that we've been given will fill our hearts. That's full thinking. But what about you... Do you think full...2019-03-2414 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWant to Think Like a Problem Solver?Download Podcast   Would you like to think like a Problem Solver? Life can be tough, so how do you make the best of things when they don’t work out like you want them too? I suggest that you think like a problem solver. It's one of my goals for sure. I want to be great at solving problems. I understand solving problems is one of the paths for real success in life. It doesn't come natural for me, so I have had to learn from some of the greats. 2019-03-2312 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesWhat do you do when things are hard?Download Podcast Episode 11: What do you do when life gets hard? I want to ask you that question, "What do you do when life gets hard?" If you do what most folks do you complain, “It’s too hard!” If yours are like mine were, I've heard them whine dozens and dozens of times, "It's too hard! But what they were really saying is “I quit!”  It's just natural. Our natural response to a problem is often anxiety or fear. Think about the first time you spoke in front of an audience or...2019-03-2216 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs It Time to Call in an Expert? Episode 10: Is it time to call in an expert? Sometimes our course of action isn't working...and sometimes we don't know what to do or how to do...and those are the kind of times that I ask- Is it time to call in an expert? I sincerely appreciate counselors, coaches and mentors. Each of these categories of experts have enriched my life. But, let me explain what I mean with a story. What’s In There? It was Mother's Day and Kimberly wanted us to do something special to...2019-03-2107 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesTurbo Charge Your WillpowerDownload Podcast Will power is great when you have it, right? I want to help you not only have more will power, but to turbo charge your will power! Will Power All of us have things in our lives that we want to change—habits, attitudes and feelings that need to change. And, if you are like me, I grab my willpower and attack my new goal ferociously.  You might even hear a few robust declarations “I can do it! I will do it!” And sometimes I bolster my will power like al...2019-03-2016 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre Your Emotions Driving You Bananas?There is a very popular belief that “Thoughts make your feelings. Feelings make your actions. Actions make your life.” And for many people that is completely true. We hear stories about people that are destroyed by following their emotions in the news everyday. While I believe thoughts can create my emotions and I believe they can fuel my actions, I think there is a better way to live than allowing my fickle emotions to fuel my actions and choices. Jesus did. Jesus made decisions from purpose, values and truth, not emotions. Even as a ch...2019-03-1911 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow do I take every thought captive? How do I take every thought captive? I was excited when I saw this question on Facebook, because I realized someone understood they needed to think differently. She realized that her thoughts were problematic. So what do we do? Let’s go to God’s Word. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV tells us to do that. “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” This is one of my husband’s favorite stories and it happened while he was serving ou...2019-03-1815 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesRight thinking begins with right listening.Download Podcast Because right thinking begins with right listening it is important to listen to understand. I vividly remember trying to feed my baby grand niece pureed green beans on a dark back porch when we were building our cabin. What I didn’t know until I had a face full of green puree on my face was that she hated green beans. I learned quickly, you can’t force feed anyone! Jesus knew that too. And that understanding influenced Jesus’ teaching. A huge crowd had gathered, so huge that Jesus got in...2019-03-1713 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesIs your thinking stinking?Download Podcast   What a bargain! You can listen to this podcast in iTunes. When we saw the price on the beautiful two-storied brick house, we knew we had to see it. But, when the realtor unlocked the door, we covered our nose and held our breathe—it stunk…really stunk…bad. The tall walls, elaborately crowned with carved molding, wore the tattered strips of what had been wallpaper. The big old house had numerous amenities that hinted it had once been beautiful, but time and it’s most recent and unusu...2019-03-1614 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesHow can you be stable in unstable times?Download Podcast I am so thankful that we can be stable in unstable times. That stability brings confidence and peace. Let's look a t how. This podcast is available on iTunes. Out of the Mouth of Babes The little girl stood in the middle of the back seat tossing the coins in her hand up then catching them. She repeated the rhythmic tossing and catching until her mother realized what was “really” going on in the back seat. It was Sunday morning, she had just picked her daughter up from Children’s Chur...2019-03-1613 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDon't just conform transformDownload Podcast Transformed…the word brings a smile to my face. The first picture that comes to my mind is that of a dirty, ragged Cinderella. I can picture her pitiful, ash smudged and tear tracked face suddenly grow radiant as she is transformed into a beautiful princess. Can you see it too?  Only a Fairy Tale. But Wait, that’s a fairy tale and fairy tales only exist in storybooks! And besides that, I just described conformity not transformation!! All she had was new clothes and a great pair of shoes. A...2019-03-1411 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesAre you tired of living under the circumstances?Download Podcast Have you ever asked someone how they were doing and they answered sadly, “Fine, under the circumstances.”  It’s a nice way to tell you that things are not going good. Maybe they even continued by telling you about all the problems that are going on in their life.  Problems are a part of life.   I understand that the only people that don’t have problems are buried in a cemetery.  I have been around long enough to understand that when people develop a mentality of simply “living under the circumstan...2019-03-1312 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesDoes what you think matter?Download Podcast  I am so excited that you are joining me on this Think Bible Study. The way we think can fuel our dreams or sabotage our future. I was shocked, absolutely shocked when I began to see all the places God talks about our thoughts, attitudes and heart. I want to share what I see in Scripture with you, because what you think is a critical key to your success, peace and joy. This first lesson is very basic, but stay with me. I want to be sure everyone is on the same page. Doe...2019-03-1309 minPat\'s View: Inspirational storiesPat's View: Inspirational storiesLoving God with Your Heart and Mind Download Podcast Over the years my husband and I have learned that if we want to keep our relationship alive we have to make each other a priority. We have to keep doing the things we know works. It is essential that we talk and listen…not just listen, but listen attentively. We have to forgive,  love and give generously. My husband has taught me the importance And the truth is the really important stuff have to stay a priority.  Most important relationship can grow stale. The truth is our...2019-03-0518 minNight Fright ShowNight Fright ShowFreemasons Oak Island Chris Grey & Alien Abductee study Patricia LangerChris Grey joins the program to discuss his new book: Will Shakespeare and The Ships of Solomon. Then, Patricia Langer joins us to discuss her Alien Abductee Study...2014-03-041h 46