On this episode, the founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam, is joined by friend and More to Be co-laborer, Kalie Kelch, for a chat about finding new soul strength through a deeper relationship with God and cultivating an abiding trust in His promises. Together, they unpack portions of Isaiah 40 and 1 Chronicles…
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I always wanted several children, but my two pregnancies were riddled with issues. After the birth of my second daughter, who has now been diagnosed with severe autism, my doctor told me I shouldn’t have any more children. She’d said shouldn’t, and in my mind that meant I had some wiggle room. Several years later that shouldn’t turned into a…
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One thing I’ve learned through this parenting journey is that there is no formula for producing well-behaved, God-fearing, lovely to be with children. It’s not like math, where 2 + 2 = 4 every time. There are too many factors involved, like: personality types spiritual gifts learning styles birth order environment circumstances relationships cultural impact Our children are “under the…
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When we moved to Georgia a few years ago, my parents dug a well on their property, and a few months ago, we split the cost to have a pump installed and water lines run to each of our homes. This seemed like a good way to save a little money each month by not using city water, and I…
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Have you ever thought about how deeply social media is affecting your friendships? Maybe you see the impact in your kids or parents — yes, social media is not age-prejudice! It gets us all! The impact of screens and social media is causing a whole lot of damage on our relationships, whether we see it, feel it, or recognize what’s happening…
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At some point along this journey of growing deep spiritual roots, we’re bound to face the “hard.” Some hard feels like the kind of “wearing down of the saints,” as Watchmen Nee describes in his book on prayer. It’s the little things like broken washers and leaky tubs, dented cars and lost eyeglasses that can get the best of us….
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My husband started cycling about 15 years ago, and he and my cousin convinced me to try it about 10 years ago. At first, I hated it, but it quickly grew on me, and now I enjoy riding. It’s great exercise, and it’s good bonding time with my hubby. What started out as 10 to 20-mile rides when I first…
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The same way the Israel experienced captivity in Babylon, our hearts and minds also experience captivity by fear, insecurities, opinions, and circumstances. It is in the midst of those suffering times that God’s Word speaks hope and encouragement into our hearts, through these words: But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on…
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The In-Between Season, Bonus Episode Have you missed the More to Be Podcast since the ending of Season 1? We’ve missed it too! So we’re happy to be back praying, planning, and recording! Season 2 will officially air in September, so count this episode as a bonus one to fill your soul tank full! On this Episode The founder of…
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Do you ever feel tempted to skim familiar passages when you read your Bible? That’s what I was about to do as I came upon the passage in Exodus about the Sabbath. “Yeah, yeah, Lord I know.” But do I know? Do I really know why God intended the Sabbath for our good? Do I really believe that a day…
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I’m excited to introduce you to a brand new podcast and ministry, The Family Culture Project, started by my friend, coaching client, and More to Be contributing writer, Kimberly Amici. She and her husband have come together to equip you in developing a family culture that resonates with your values and vision for your family. On this episode of The…
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