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Simply Living for Him
by KarenDeBeus
On this podcast, I talk about all things simple-life on our hobby farm, homeschooling, and always about Jesus! I believe the remedy for clutter and chaos in our world, is Jesus. The more we desire Him, the less we desire the things of this world, and the easier it is to live more simply.
Episodes
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Fires and Obedience
I am back and sharing what I have learned from the Lord lately about fires and obedience! Listen in and join me as I walk through these lessons...Be encouraged if you are in a trial, a season of struggle, or just need a reminder of who God is!
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Identity Crisis?
What you believe about God and who you are as a child of God, determines how you live your daily life. Theme song by Robin Miller https://www.facebook.com/share/1EH9wXrBCH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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The Gift
When I was a little girl, I received an "interesting" Christmas gift. Today I am sharing some lessons from that gift! Theme song by Robin Miller https://www.facebook.com/share/1EH9wXrBCH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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I'm Back!
The Simply Living for Him Podcast is back! It will be different because I am different. But it will always be about Jesus. No ads. No fluff. No production. Just talking about Jesus. Getting back to simple. Unscripted. The only thing I want to influence you on is... The Word of God I hope you will...
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It’s time for a sabbatical
This is a short and sweet episode to explain where I am going for the next little while. I hope you all understand and I love you all dearly. See you soon?
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Have You Lost Your Joy?
Today we are talking about joy. It is not something we can produce in ourselves, nor is it something circumstances can produce. Come listen in and let me know if you agree with where our joy comes from! Get my devotional: https://amzn.to/2zB Get my homeschooling books! Called Home—...
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This Changes Everything!
This is a message I hope you share far and wide. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, let's take a look at what really changes everything. What you believe about death will determine how you live. Do you really believe in the power of the Resurrection? Do you really believe that you don't earn…
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Slow Down! Where Are You Running To?
There's so much hustle and bustle in our culture that many of us crave slow living. But today we are talking about slowing down and a slower lifestyle, not just as something we do as a reaction to our circumstances, but as a mindset. Join me as I fill you in on all that has been going on here...
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You Can't Stop the Seasons From Changing
God created seasons in nature. They show us His order and also His purposes. One season on the calendar depends on the next and there is often growth in different ways through each season. And just like in nature, God has created different seasons in our lives. We can't stop them but we can walk...
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Time Wasters: Use Your Time Well!
How many of us think we just need one more hour in the day? Well, God created 24 hours for us each day and I believe He didn't make a mistake! He gave us all we need. Our culture glorifies busyness and hustle, yet today we are going to discuss letting the Master Planner fill your mind and your…
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What I Have Learned From Being Quiet
I took an unplanned break from podcasting and posting the last few weeks and I learned so much from the Lord, by just being quiet! Listen in and let me know if you can relate. Sometimes we just need to step away and listen- to others and to the Lord! Join me! Settled: A Women's Conference---FREE...
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Normalize Real Life Relationships Again!
In the day of digital communication and social media, we have fallen into one-dimensional relationships rather than deep and multi-dimensional living. We aren't getting to know people as we used to. Let's talk about balancing both and how to get back to good old-fashioned real-life living and...
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Rethinking Homeschool
Yes, I am still homeschooling and haven't thrown in the towel, but after 18 years of homeschooling, we have definitely changed how we homeschool. We no longer make homeschooling the center of our life and try to make life fit into our homeschool. But rather, we live life and then fit our…
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Is it Well With Your Soul?
The new year is always a time when we focus on wellness, which usually means physical wellness. But let's chat today about the wellness of your soul. Even if the world seems dark and chaotic, you can find joy in Jesus, no matter what the circumstances! Get my e-courses:...
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Out With the Old and In With the New: Welcoming 2023!
Today I am sharing some changes to the ministry this year and then I am sharing a special New Year's message. I'm encouraging you to look ahead to 2023, not with resolutions and goals, but by asking yourself what you want to see God do in this new year. Listen in to this encouraging message to...
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What Would Your Life Look Like If No One Told You What It Should Look Like? (except God!)
As the year comes to a close I have been thinking about this question quite a bit...what would my life look like if no one told me what it should look like? Except for God, of course. Let's face it, the world is bombarding us with daily information that influences us more than we realize. But in...
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Christmas Peace PLUS what I Am Doing to Change My Mindset in Life
Let's talk about Christmas- the enemy wants nothing more than to take a good thing and distort it. At a time when we are supposed to focus on all that this Advent season is, we make it about stress and busyness and "stuff." I am sharing how we have dealt with this. And then even out of the...
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Important Lessons For Homeschooling High School and What Happens After Graduation?
This is a special episode that I have recorded at the request of many listeners. Feel free to share it far and wide, as we look differently at the teen years and beyond and what God really wants for our teens. Academics are just a small part of it all! We are raising Kingdom-builders. Get my...
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Losing Control, Distractions, and Everything Else From these Past Few Weeks!
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind and I am sharing some of the things I have learned on today's episode. Listen in to hear about losing control, distractions, and more. Be encouraged to know WHO is in control and to be pointed to Him in all things so that we all draw near to Him…
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Living in a Complaining Culture and Giving God Glory
It is so easy to get caught up in a complaining mindset. Yet, the Bible tells us we should do ALL things without complaining. Not just when things go our way. Not just when we have a good day. We are going to dig into God's Word today to see what God has to say about our complaining culture and…
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Don't Wait for Life to Be Settled. Let Jesus Settle You.
We walk through life always thinking if we just get through the next trial or the next stage, things will finally settle down. Well, guess what? Things will only ever be settled in heaven. Join me today as I talk about living for our end game- Jesus- and how the Lord has shown me this in my life...
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You Can't Take it With You: Lessons From Self-Employment
"You can't take it with you." My Grandma always said this and it's part of the legacy that she passed down to me. As we have lived as a self-employed family for over a decade, we have seen the benefits of this lifestyle and know we aren't building a pension, or a bank account, but the Kingdom....
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Normalizing "Normal Homes"
Let's face it. In today's culture, the perfect home is glorified. The aesthetics are everything. The decor needs to stay on trend. And for many of us, we look around our homes and feel defeated. Yet, we are a society of abundance. We have more than we need. We should be thankful for the roofs…
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Hope for the Weary Woman
Are you weary these days? You're not alone. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or water and settle in. Let's look to the remedy for our weariness. Find some peace in your day and rest for your soul. Don't miss this one! Get my e-courses: www.simplylivingforhim.thinkific.com Get my devotional:...
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Overthinking: Simplify Your Life By Simplifying Your Thought-life
Are you an overthinker? It can be a blessing or a curse for me. But over the years, I have learned that key to quieting my mind. Come listen in and be encouraged, whether you are an overthinker or not, how to set your mind on the things above and experience true transformation in your life! Get…
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Your Life Isn't Supposed to Look Like Others. It's Supposed to Look Like Christ
We've got a lot to chat about today! I am starting out by sharing about the incredible difference in our school year this year! Then we are talking about something everyone deals with- the comparison trap. But it is about SO much more than just that- we are talking about being Kingdom-minded with…
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What You Believe About God Determines How You Live PLUS Big Life Updates!
We are recapping a bit from last week to build on today's message. If you want to live more simply, focus on what you believe about God. Go to the Word and focus on the truths of Who He Is and it will change how you live. Right now we are going through some significant transitions in our lives…
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Letting Go and Walking Into A New Season
If you are walking into a new season of life right now or will be in the future, you need to listen to this episode. Let’s face it, life is never settled, it is always changing. Today, Karen is encouraging you how to walk through each season of life with your eyes on Jesus. Grab your retreat...
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Stop the Schedule Overwhelm and Let God Lead Your Time
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your schedule and calendar, then you are going to be encouraged by this episode! We will talk about the key to finding peace in your day and using your time well. Grab your retreat sessions REPLAYS: http://simplylivingforhim.com/2022/06/11/livestream/ Get my...
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Confessions From a NON-Type-A Personality!
We are having a little fun today talking about how I am NOT a type-A personality. I am a free-spirited, fly- by-the-seat-of-your-pants visionary who has to work hard to be disciplined and organized. And in a world that often feels like everyone is perfectionistic, I am not necessarily. Yet, we…
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Raising Children in a Chaotic Culture: A Message of Hope with Israel Wayne
I have a special guest on the podcast today and I know you will be encouraged! I talk to many parents who are all concerned with raising children in what seems like pretty chaotic and even dark times. Israel Wayne is joining me today to talk about knowing God for yourself, pointing our children…
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Homeschooling: NEW Plans for This Year! Plus encouragement for YOU
After seventeen years of homeschooling, I think I finally figured out a KEY to our plans. Hear what we are doing this year, which I am SUPER excited about. PLUS, I have lots of encouragement for you whether you are a homeschooling family or not. Come and listen and let me know what you think!…
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Attacks, Victories, and Sisters in Christ: A Beautiful Time of Retreat
We’re back from our SLFH Retreat and it was filled with attacks, victories, and beautiful sisters in Christ. So many lessons were learned. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in and be encouraged today, whether you are lonely, under attack, or feeling anxious, you will learn something about simply...
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Who Are You Following?
Want to live a simpler life? Stop following every voice that speaks into your life and start following the One that speaks only the truth. Get your VIRTUAL RETREAT TICKET! http://simplylivingforhim.com/2022/06/11/livestream/ Get my e-courses: www.simplylivingforhim.thinkific.com Get my…
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Are You Doing Enough, Post-Homeschool Choices, and HUGE LIFE LESSONS- A Must Listen!
If I had to choose one episode for you all to listen to, I think it would be this one. I was on FIRE. Come listen to all God has taught me lately on my recent trip to CO. PLUS, I am answering all those who ask, "Am I doing enough?" in your homeschool, and what happens AFTER high school? A...
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Stop Normalizing Worry
In Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus tells us not to worry. He tells us to seek God first and He will give us all we need. This is not so easy to do as gas prices rise, grocery prices escalate, and our bank accounts are draining. Yet, Jesus tells us that our Heavenly Father knows what we need. So let's stop...
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Finding Freedom in a Simple Life
A simple life isn’t necessarily about minimalism. It goes much deeper. If you truly are living for the Lord you will eliminate so many of the things that are cluttering up your home, your mind, and your soul. You are no longer a slave to the things of this world but you are set free to truly live...
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Back to the Basics: Practical Tips and Biblical Hope for Challenging Financial Times
As I returned from the grocery store this week, I just felt squeezed. The prices are soaring, the gas is at an all-time high, and it can all feel quite overwhelming. So I am sharing a few practical tips for these tough times, and helping us get back to the basic mindset. How can we wisely use our...
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Home Sweet Homeschool
Come take a peek into our homeschool journey and see what has been the most important thing we have done and what has grounded us even when life was chaotic. We are talking about letting God lead, not putting your security in worldly achievements, and building a family on the firm foundation of…
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Q&A With Karen
Today I am answering some of the questions you all have submitted! Join me to get to know a bit more about who I am and why I do what I do! We are addressing several topics submitted by listeners and even a bit of my personal testimony. Listen in and let me know what you think! Get my devotional:...
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What Are You Waiting For?
So many of us fall into the trap of living for some arbitrary time in the future and say, "I'll be content when..." But we have so much to do right now at this moment. There is so much to learn from Paul's life- while in jail he wasn't waiting to be released to get busy for the Gospel and neither...
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Am I Becoming a Minimalist?
Spring cleaning has made me really think about what I bring into my home and mind. Come listen in and let's chat about where we are storing our treasure. Join us in April- Ladies Day Out~ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simply-living-for-him-ladies-day-out-tickets-222746419537 Get my devotional:...
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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What is a Truly Successful Life?
According to the world, I am not really successful. I haven’t climbed any corporate ladders, achieved a certain financial bracket, or even have any letters after my name. But when we look at the Bible, there is a definite distinction about what defines success. If you are feeling like you haven’t...
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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Daily Devotion
We are now including Karen's Daily Devotions from YouTube right here on the podcast. New devotions every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Short little words of encouragement to help you focus on Jesus during the week! www.youtube.com/karendebeus
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Our Worst Homeschool Year Ever?!
This year has not gone according to plan, or shall I say, according to our homeschool plan. But perhaps it has gone just how God has planned. He has been near and life has been our best teacher. If you're in a place where you feel like you've failed or the year hasn't gone according to plan-...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this podcast, I talk about all things simple-life on our hobby farm, homeschooling, and always about Jesus! I believe the remedy for clutter and chaos in our world, is Jesus. The more we desire Him, the less we desire the things of this world, and the easier it is to live more simply.
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On this podcast, I talk about all things simple-life on our hobby farm, homeschooling, and always about Jesus! I believe the remedy for clutter and chaos in our world, is Jesus. The more we desire Him, the less we desire the things of this world, and the easier it is to live more simply.
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