{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Promised Hope Series: The Lord is Your Rock","description":"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: \u2728 Why your thoughts might be keeping you trapped in weariness \u2728 How to begin shifting from overwhelm to hope \u2728 Simple tools to experience more joy in your daily life \u2728 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 \u27a1\ufe0f to sign up for the workshop! ","author_name":"Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart","author_url":"http:\/\/michellediercks.com\/podcast\/","html":"