SHINE with Nicole Florence
thoughts, perspectives, and conversation to inspire, nurture and guide you as you strive to discern your gifts that you have been uniquely given . Gifts that only you can shine to give more light in this world
Episodes
89 episodes
Episode #77-Spiritual Basics #3
Being in a posture of Gratitude - understanding Gods Grace and Mercy at any and all moments cultivate your relationship with the Spirit
Episode 76 - Spiritual Basics #2
Every word and event is intentional in Scripture to allow us to know Gods Love for us and His character Genesis 11 ; 1-9Acts 2 : 1-11
Episode 75 - Spiritual Basics - #1
As a physician I talk about starting with the essentials - sleep , hydrate and eat well - same goes for spiritual wellness -
Thankful Thought - You can't do it on your own
Our situations remind us that we can't do it on our own
Episode 74 - Allowing the Spirit to guide us to DO for others thru our gifts
Simple "asks and tasks" for others that the flesh may deter us from can bring blessing thru the Spirit - as I learned one Saturday morning.
Episode 73 - I will do as I would like done to me
From the simplest gesture to "breaking thru a roof" , I will do for others as I would like done for me for the blessings and mercy in return are immeasurable
Episode 72 - Who is our neighbor?
Thru the Spirit we see that we are all neighbors thru Christ - despite what our common definition of a neighbor is that man has created
Episode 71 - Doing unto others - the Good Samaritan
We have learned this parable of the Good Samaritan ( Luke 10:25-37) How often do we truly understand the mercy we would want if we were the one in need and do we give that to others?
Thankful thought - Let it Rain - I will be content
The rain means different things to many of us - Let it be a reminder to be content in any circumstance Philippians 4:11-13
Episode 70 - Mothering as we break thru the roof for a friend
Scripture tells us that friends literally dug and broke thru a roof to intercede for a paralyzed friend in need of healing.
Episode 69 - "Mothering" as a caregiver with patience and kindness
As we look at the relationship between Naomi and Ruth , we understand that Ruth was a faithful daughter but also a caregiver to Naomi which likely required a sense of " mothering"
Episode 68 - "mothering" with gentleness and self control
The God fearing Hebrew Midwives who "mothered" women in labor to help build a nation
Episode 67 - How do we "mother" those around us - create space for the Spirit
We are all mothers - entrusted to care for those around us - we have to have the faith to allow the space for the Spirit to be present and guide
Thankful thought - We are where we are suppose to be
Many times I try to direct my path alone without asking Him. That is when the Spirit reminds me that I am where I am suppose to be
Episode 66 - "Knowing " what to do
We can get used to doing certain things to the point that we don't even know we are doing them . Then there are times that we are moved thru wisdom to do things we've never done or just don't make sense to others .
Episode 65 - I know a voice - wisdom vs knowledge
Many of us can recognize someones voice , but having an intimate relationship changes how you really KNOW a voice
Episode 64 - I know a name ( wisdom vs knowledge )
What is in a name - Scripture shows us that a name is not only descriptive but prophetic of a purpose Link to song I Know a Name
Episode 63 - Wisdom - understanding what we know vs what we KNOW
this week we will talk about knowledge vs wisdom ..
Thankful thought - Sometimes your gift finds you ,instead of you finding it
Thankful to be a part of the journey of my bonus daughter who the Spirit lead her to her purpose - sometimes your gift finds you more than you find it
Episode 62 - Hummingbirds of Spring and Gods Provision
We tend to our gardens and our flower pots and anxiously await for the birds od spring which remind us of Gods provision
Episode 61- Spring cleaning to Renew
Just like we open the windows and wipe down the walls for a spring cleaning in our house , we sometimes have to refresh our spiritual routine
Episode 60 - When is your Spiritual Birthday
When was the moment you truly felt God in your presence ,which may have been different form your baptism day of confession