Building and Growing Your Best Life with Melissa Crossland

In this episode we discuss: Physical symptoms of anger How people become addicted to anger How anger harms your body when repressing or holding onto anger as well as exploding in anger Three ways to deal with anger in a healthy way: 1. Keep a journal or diary 2. Breathe deeply when anxiety, frustration, anger are building - also good to stay proactively away from anxiety and anger too! 3. Take 10-20 mins every day to de-stress yourself. VERSES TO REFERENCE: James 1:19-20; Proverbs...

Whew! This episode hits home as three different friends/loved ones are in three different forms of pain and crisis right now...as is our world. I've asked you all to also send in prayer requests via email, and boy did they flood in! Thank you for trusting and knowing that they are being lifted up! In times of pain and crisis, people need: 1. a meaning that suffering cannot take away 2. a satisfaction that is not based on circumstances 3. freedom that doesn't destroy love and...

Welcome back, friends! Season 3! Where have I been? Why was there a season of silence? How was God working? We unpack and dig into all the things. I'm so happy to have you here - whether it's your 1st season with me or your 3rd. As I mentioned in this episode, if you have a specific prayer request, please email me at theframhousenative@gmail.com with the words "Prayer Request" in the subject line. How we can connect: email thefarmhousenative@gmail.com Instagram:...

Hey friends! What is keeping you from moving? speaking? walking in full faith and obedience? God opens windows of grace for a short time or season. He calls us to fully trust in His timing and to move! VERSES REFERENCED: John 14:22-23 2 Corinthians 4:11-13 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Psalm 40 I want to CONNECT WITH YOU in all the places! Here's where you can find me: NOW ON YOUTUBE!!!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL...

The good life, our best life and what makes us "happy...we all want it right? What are YOU doing to live the abundant and blessed life God promises? We tackle some thought-provoking and challenging questions together in this episode. Resources for you: Connect with me on Instagram Podcast Gear Best of The Best on Amazon Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, and Write a Review...Sharing on Instagram Stories is also COOL!

How do we KNOW we are living life right? In this podcast episode, we dig deeper into one of the rhythms of life - A blameless life of faith. God's word gives us all the answers we need to life's questions we have. VERSES REFERENCED: Psalm 106:3, Psalm 15, Isaiah 33:15-16, Isaiah 55:8-10, Micah 6:8, Jeremiah 29:11, and Psalm 112:4 How can you find me and connect? www.facebook.com/farmhousenative www.instagram.com/farmhousenative www.thefarmhousenative.com Want to know more about Life...

VERSES REFERENCED: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 4:7, 2 Corinthians 3:4-5, Hebrews 13:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Proverbs, 22:6, Proverbs 16:3, James 3:16-18 Hebrew word = Wisdom and in English = Skill Competence leads to Confidence ~ Confidence leads to Commitment ~ Commitment leads to Excellence Your dream and/or goal must be bigger than your competence level.

VERSES REFERENCED: James 1:5; Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 11:14; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 23:2-3 Go to God in Prayer daily ~ Dig into God's Word daily ~ Determine your Gifts ~ Find your Strengths ~ Determine your Passions ~ Take a Solitude Retreat ~ Seek God's Will & Path above all else Spiritual Gifts Strengths Finder Enneagram Test - BEST ONE https://www.myersbriggs.org/

On this Pt 1 of this series episode, we discuss the 6 ways you know you are not living in your God-given purpose. BONUS Resources to help families during our Stay At Home Orders and COVID-19 FREE School Online Resources www.wideopenschool.org Marriage Today YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeUw8LCw7srWnk5c267Alg Powerful Sermon Message from Pastor Tony Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qmEfqo1xPE Amazing & Fun Youth Group Experience...

A Prayer during Times of Crisis to pray with and alongside and over you. Listen to it as many times as it takes to feel God's presence.

We all need prayer and it is our gracious honor and blessing to pray with you, for you and over you during this time of crisis all over The world. Listen to this as many times as it takes to feel God's presence! Share it with family, friends and on any platform you can - In Jesus Name www.thefarmhousenative.com

Belonging - Where we ask "Who Wants me?" God created us for community; and we need to know what quality friendship is. Belonging to God as His child, we can freely know who wants us. VERSES REFERENCED: Isaiah 53:3, Psalm 56:8, Ezekiel 34:15 What is a quality friend vs a quantity friend? How do we grow in healthy relationships? How do we get out of unhealthy relationships? How can we parent better in this area for our kids?

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Every human being is created with 5 Core Needs... Core Needs are different than physical needs like sleep. Physical needs change based on who you are, your age, where you live, etc. Our Core Needs never change; and every single human being has these 5 Core Needs. Why did God create us all with these needs?? For connection, communication and relationship with Him. Neither things, people, money, nor our circumstances...NOTHING will fill these voids in us other than God. The 1st and most...

Nothing Goes As Planned Welcome Back to the Building and Growing Your Best Life Podcast!! Where have I been and what's been going on??? VERSES REFERENCED Proverbs 16:9 "A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." We. as humans, love to make plans. Plan out every detail of how and what WE want our lives, homes, families, etc to look and feel like right??? NKJV "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." NIV Find me...

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Mama Bird Book + Life-Giving Journal, Author Melissa Crossland, will be available for PREORDERS March 12th. To receive updates, additional content and a chance at a FREE copy, you MUST go to www.thefarmhousenative.com and SUBSCRIBE to be on my email/newsletter list.

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Life Coaching - helps you to make and achieve goals that would not be possible on your own - helps to implement successful changes in each client's life - is present and future focused rather than past focused like a therapist or counselor - unbiased & non-judgmental environment - serves you in motivation, commitment, accountability, and responsibility - offers clarity ~ self-awareness from a godly truth perspective - boosts confidence and self-esteem in whom God made/purposed/called you to...

Who is writing your story? What are "right priorities?" The story of Tabitha in the Bible (Acts 9) VERSES REFERENCED: Exodus 20:3; Matthew 22; Acts 9; 1 Corinthians 14:40; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 10:39 FREE PDF JUST FOR YOU! www.thefarmhousenative.com www.instagram.com/farmhousenative Music Credit: The Piano Guys "Story of My Life"