Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity (with Alli Worthington) and more...

You aren’t enough — in your own strength. But, in Christ, you can do ALL things! As Alli Worthington says in her new book, Standing Strong, “You may not feel able to stand strong. You may be filled with self-doubt. When you hear others talk about ...
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Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity (with Alli Worthington)

You aren’t enough — in your own strength. But, in Christ, you can do ALL things!

As Alli Worthington says in her new book, Standing Strong, “You may not feel able to stand strong. You may be filled with self-doubt. When you hear others talk about great women of God, you may say, ‘Oh, that’s not me.’

“But friend, it is you. You are more than you think you are.

“A superpower exists inside you. If you are a believer, the Holy Spirit lives in you. We can’t keep walking around feeling powerless like life is happening to us, like we are victims. The Spirit of God lives inside us, empowering us for greatness. We just have to tap into it.”

Need some encouragement to live this truth out? To rest in God’s strength? To face adversity and hard things empowered by the strength of the Lord?

Want to know how to practically lean into that Superpower and live in confidence in Christ? Be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Crystal Paine show — it’s just 28 minutes and will infuse you with courage, confidence, and clarity to step out in faith and live into the callings God has given you.

 

In This Episode: 

[01:59] Alli shares about her family and her business. 

[03:06] What inspired her to write this book? 

[06:00] I ask Alli about her perspective on what a woman’s place is.

[09:10] How do we know what God is calling us to? 

[11:45] Does one’s calling ever change? How do you know if it does?

[14:58] How there is so much rest and joy when we follow God’s leading in our life.

[16:34] Has Alli found that she experiences more spiritual attacks because of writing this book? 

[20:02] Holding yourself back and playing small is not humility.

[21:40] What does it look like to focus on the God who can? 

[24:51] Some words for women who feel weary and worn down.

Links and Resources:

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Gretchen’s $73 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5

Aldi

4 Yogurts – $0.32 each

1 lb Butter – $2.07

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 Half & Half – $1.55

1 MooTubes – $1.55

1 pkg (2.4 lbs) Ground Beef – $6.64

1 gallon Milk – $1.39

2 dozen Eggs – $1.18 each

1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.95

1 pkg Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

2 pkg Shredded Cheese – $2.19 each

1 bag frozen Blueberries – $1.79

1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey – $3.99

1 Grape Jelly – $1.29

1 Peanut Butter – $1.15

1 box Spaghetti – $0.99

1 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.35

2 boxes Annies Mac & Cheese – $1.19 each

1 box Chewy Granola Bars – $0.95

1 box Cinnamon Crunch Cereal – $1.39

1 Butternut Squash – $2.35

1 Oyster Crackers – $0.79

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.50

1 can Refried Beans – $0.75

1 can Diced Tomatoes – $0.45

3.08 lbs Bananas – $1.36

1 pkg Taco Seasoning – $0.39

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 bag Romaine Lettuce – $2.19

2 bags Gala Apples – $1.49 each

1 bag Corn Chips – $0.75

1.41 lbs Broccoli – $2.05

1 bag Mandarins – $2.69

1 Baking Powder – $0.99

1 Seedless Cucumber – $1.29

0.61 lbs Roma Tomatoes – $0.54

1 loaf Bread – $0.55

Total: $67.43

Harris Teeter

I tried shopping at this new-to-me store this week. I’m still trying to figure out how the eVic specials work as the deal I purchased didn’t ring up what was advertised in my email. Hopefully I can keep working out the kinks as this store seems promising for good deals. If anyone has tips or tricks for shopping at Harris Teeter, I’d love to hear them!

3 pkg Perdue Chicken at $4.29 – On Sale Buy One, Get One Free, used $1.50/3 printable AND 3 $1.25/1 Ibotta rebates – $0.40 each after coupon and rebates

2.43 lbs Red Grapes – $2.41, used $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate – $2.16 after rebate

1 box Frosted Flakes – $2.24, used $0.70/1 printable (doubled) AND $1/1 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $0.16 overage after coupon and rebate

1 Breyers Ice Cream – $3 (I thought this was supposed to be a $1.97 e-Vic special but it didn’t ring up as that so I’m not sure what I did wrong.)

1 Perfect Snacks – $2, used $2.25/1 Ibotta rebate – Free plus $0.25 overage after rebate

Total after coupons and rebates: $5.95

Total for both stores: $73.38

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, Toast, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Oatmeal, Fruit, Yogurt

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Turkey Sandwiches, Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, Hard Boiled Eggs/Veggies/Apples, Mac & Cheese, Cheese Quesadillas, Salad Bar

Dinners

Smoked Chicken, Steamed Peas, Toast (using old bread from last week)

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread

Spaghetti, Steamed Peas, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Taco Soup, Chips, Apples

Baked Chicken with Cream of Mushroom Soup, Rice, Steamed Broccoli

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit Salad

Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks, Tossed Salad