I wanted to share a few things with you in my Journey of doing business God’s way as a mother, wife, entrepreneur and everything in between. I wanted to share some tips to those who are starting out in doing business, here are a few things you should know… 1- Are you Faithful, right now, in your current season? Before starting that business, did God instruct you to do some other things before starting something new? Do that first and then see what God has for you next. 2- What is your motive? You want to check your heart before stepping into something new. Are you chasing money? I talk more about this in my book: S.M.A.R.T. Goals for the Christian Entrepreneur. 3- Is it a good idea or God [Continue Reading…]
None like God- 10 ways God is different from us
Now its weird for me to write that GOD is different from me, because, in my mind, God is God, there is no comparison to me being God. After reading this book, I realize, in me living my life I sometimes, try to control things like I’m God and I’m not. This book gives a real eye opener to how we can act, in our own rebellion and try to act like God. It was very convicting and at the same time help me understand myself more as I live my life. Jen Wilkins is the author of this book and writes, “Our limitations are by design. We were never meant to be God. But at the root of every sin is our rebellious desire to possess attributes that belong [Continue Reading…]
What is LOVE… It Never Gives up!
I began the beginning of the definition of love here. Today I will finish the series on LOVE with this: ( 1 Corinthians 13:2-13). What is LOVE… It Never Gives up! When I read this scripture, it sparked something in my heart to really take it personally. These words from the message version of the bible of this scripture, I refer back to on many different occasions. I LOVE the simplicity of it and the meaning behind it. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the [Continue Reading…]
P059: How to have a thriving marriage pt.2
I’ve been married now for 10 years and sometimes, I feel like I should know the ins and outs of my husband. I should be completing his sentences by now, but the truth is, being in a military marriage, you can still not know a thing about your husband, because of so many deployments, long work hours and the stress of life, can put a strain on a marriage and trying to get to know your husband is the last thing on your mind. Megyan from Marriage 365, teaches and shows us how to have a thriving marriage 365 days of year, with tools, advice and stories, she shares on what that looks like and a walk through, through the word of God. -She shares how Marriage 365 got started [Continue Reading…]
Women of Faith: An Amazing Joyful Journey Movie
Have you ever heard of the Women of faith conference? Women of Faith began in 1996, designed specifically to encourage women. Once it began in 1996, they started one every year after that until 2015, which is their last farewell tour event. From the website…God LOVES us all. . . because He created so many of us and each one is unique. All of this wonderful diversity means we hold a variety of views. At Women of Faith, we focus on what unites us. We want to offer grace to one another. We’re here to laugh with you, cry with you, and walk beside you on your faith journey. If you have a relationship with God, we want to encourage you to deepen it. If you’re not in that place [Continue Reading…]
Morning family devotions #JesusTodayKids #FlyBy
An up close and personal look at my time with the Lord. The devotional book I have and LOVE is Jesus Calling! AMAZING! This book has strengthen my faith, helps me with my time with the Lord. It gives such a simple devotion that helps me as a busy mom of three children. I LOVE that there’s a children’s version of Jesus calling, called: Jesus Today, Devotion for kids. In addition to me starting a bible study with my children, having a morning routine of family devotions, is something I am striving to do for our family. I won’t be perfect at it, but I know being intentional about having a morning devotion with my children will make a difference. This book, gives very simple and powerful devotions. [Continue Reading…]
10 Success scriptures for entrepreneurs in 2016
In 2015, my word was “Purpose Driven” NOW, I’m “Thriving” in the areas, God has blessed me with and I cannot wait to see what He as for me in 2016. This year, I’ve made goals, that literally scared me, but I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). I want to share with you scriptures that really blessed my socks off, helped me to get through some tough times and motivated me to finish what God has called me to do. Sharing these scriptures also helps me to share through the scriptures the success, He has brought me through. Coming back to this, knowing this will increase my faith every time, because If he done it before, He will do it again! Psalm [Continue Reading…]
The #1 key to start having a successful marriage in 2016
My prayer and goals has always been to improve myself in different areas of my life. Having a successful marriage is one of my top goals for 2016. I’ve learned to not only look at myself and evaluate what I know I need to work on and the things God has shown me, but the #1 key to having a successful marriage is to: Allow God to be God. #adrivenwife Click To Tweet … “Trista… What does that mean?” I’m glad you asked, let me share with you, what I’ve learned… I realized through a lot of trial and error, that my way DOES NOT WORK. Even trying to do things my way a little bit, still doesn’t work. I had to come to a place where I either believe [Continue Reading…]
P053: The road revealed by God in 2016
This is the LAST Monday of the month and year. I pray that A Purpose Driven Wife Podcast was a blessing to you and your family, because it has been for mine. I pray that in the coming year of 2016, that it will continue to do that. I started this podcast out of a need, a little nudge from God and it has continued to do so much for me, my family and those tuning in every Monday. It has blessed me so much and I pray it does that even more in 2016. I have so many ideas and plans for this podcast and I pray God strengthens for the road ahead. Speaking of the “Road ahead.” The title of this episode is called: The road revealed by [Continue Reading…]
P050: Being driven in business hurt my marriage
In today’s episode, I’m talking about the meat and potatoes or essence of what this podcast is about. I have a passion for marriage and business and being a mom of 3 it can be difficult to “balance” everything and be successful in all areas. You can read the original article here. I wrote a post about military marriage; being driven in business hurt my marriage and it is a testimony from my brand new book: S.M.A.R.T. Goals for the Christian Entrepreneur: Achieving success in every area of your life, It was during a hurtful season in my life and telling my story brings me so much Joy. I wrote what I’ve done to really get my husbands trust again and the steps I took to get my marriage back [Continue Reading…]
