KHCB Upliftd

02/26/2025

🌿 Dear Mama, He is Close to You 🌿 Some days feel heavy. The kind of heavy that makes your heart ache and your spirit feel worn thin. Maybe it’s exhaustion, maybe it’s loneliness, or maybe it’s the weight of doing *all the things* and feeling unseen.

But hear this, sweet mama—“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18

You are not alone. He sees you. He is near. Even in the hardest moments, His love surrounds you. Lean into Him today. 💛

02/24/2025

💙 Loneliness can feel overwhelming, but God’s Word reminds us of this truth: 📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

Even in your hardest moments, God is near—bringing comfort, healing, and hope. You are seen, loved, and never truly alone.

Tag someone who needs this reminder today. 💛

🙏 Trust in Him and find peace in His presence. Listen live to keep Him close by: https://khcb.org/

02/21/2025

🕊️✨ Have you ever felt the heaviness of a guilty conscience? In her latest article, Debbie Wilson unpacks what it means to live with a clear conscience before God and others. Through biblical wisdom and practical steps, she helps us find the peace and freedom that come from walking in integrity.

Don’t miss this insightful read! Click the link to learn more: KHCB.org/upliftd/upliftd-living

📖 "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man." – Acts 24:16

02/19/2025

💛 You Are Never Alone 💛Whatever you’re facing today, take heart—God is with you. He goes before you, walks beside you, and will never leave you.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." —Deuteronomy 31:6

Let this truth give you strength today. Trust Him, lean on Him, and walk forward in faith!

02/17/2025

💛 Can joy and loneliness exist together? In his latest article, Brian Fidler explores how God meets us in our loneliness and fills us with His joy. Even in seasons of solitude, His presence brings comfort, purpose, and peace. 🌿

Read more and be encouraged: https://khcb.org/

02/14/2025

💛 This Valentine’s Day, fight for what truly matters—your marriage. Every couple faces challenges, but the question is—what are you fighting for? Are you fighting to be right, to be heard, or to protect your own feelings? Or are you fighting for unity, understanding, and a marriage that reflects God’s love?

Healthy relationships don’t just happen—they take intention, grace, and a commitment to keeping God at the center. This Valentine’s Day, let’s choose to fight for a love that honors Him.

Read more on creating a positive space in your marriage: https://khcb.org/upliftd-marriage/couples-who-fight-for-a-positive-space

02/12/2025

Living in peace with others isn’t always easy, but God calls us to the responsibility of doing our own part. While peace may not always be within our control with all people, we are responsible for our own actions, words, and attitudes. Let’s choose grace and kindness—trusting God with the rest.

🙏 Prioritize what truly matters today and always. https://khcb.org/

02/10/2025

With so much uncertainty in the world, where does your hope rest? Real security isn’t found in changing circumstances—it’s found in Christ. 🙌

In her latest article, Callie Clayton shares how placing our hope in God gives us lasting peace, no matter what storms come our way.

Read more here: https://khcb.org/

02/07/2025

💬 Struggling with defensiveness in marriage? You’re not alone! It’s easy to jump into defense mode during tough conversations with your spouse. But what if you didn’t have to?

Try this simple yet powerful shift:
“I don’t need to defend myself. Jesus, please be my defender.”

When we trust God to fight for us, we can let go of self-defensiveness, listen with love, and rest in His protection. He’s got you. ❤️

👉 Read more: https://khcb.org/upliftd/upliftd-living/

02/05/2025

🌿 Unshakable Hope in Him 🌿 Life is full of unknowns, but one thing remains certain: God is our guide, our Savior, and our unchanging hope.

📖 “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” —Psalm 25:5

No matter what today brings, you can rest in His faithfulness. He will lead, teach, and sustain you—every step of the way. 💛

🙏 Surrender your worries and let Him be your guide. https://khcb.org/

02/03/2025

✨ Holding onto hurt may feel natural, but real freedom comes when we surrender it to God. In her latest article, Amanda Tadlock reminds us that releasing bitterness isn’t about excusing others—it’s about making room for God’s peace and grace to fill our hearts.

Let go. Trust Him. Walk in freedom. 👉 Read more here: https://khcb.org/

01/31/2025

Hey Mama, 💕
If I could give you one gift for this season, it would be rest. Not just the “5 minutes with your coffee before the chaos starts” kind of rest (though that’s amazing too), but the deep, soul-soothing rest Jesus promises:

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." – Matthew 11:28-30

This year, let’s stop carrying so much on our own. Let’s give those heavy burdens to Him—the worries about our families, the pressure to “do it all,” and the moments we feel like we’re not enough. Jesus invites us to lean into His gentleness and let Him carry the weight.

You’re doing such an incredible job, but you don’t have to do it all alone. Let’s choose to live differently this year, with hearts that find rest in Him. I’m with you, cheering you on every step of the way. 💛

01/29/2025

💤 💕 Feeling like rest is out of reach? You’re not alone. In her latest article, Callie Clayton reminds us that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a gift and a command from God, even in our busiest seasons.

✨ Simple ways to embrace rest:
+ Meet with God in ways that refresh you.
+ Move your body for renewal.
+ Choose joy and fun without guilt.
Let’s step away from the busyness and into His peace this year. 🕊️

👉 Read more: https://khcb.org/upliftd-living/is-rest-really-necessary/

When poolside with a good book isn’t realistic right now, you can still find rest for your weary heart.  Rest. I hear this word and get flashes of mental images: I’m lying on a puffy…

01/27/2025

💞 Marriage is a journey that requires intentional effort to create a space of love, respect, and positivity. In her latest article for KHCB Radio, Ashley Elliot shares practical insights on how couples can fight for and maintain positive space in their relationship—even amidst challenges.

🌟 Whether it’s about improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, or leaning into your faith together, this article is filled with encouragement for couples at every stage of their journey.

👉 Read it now: https://khcb.org/upliftd-living

Every couple fights. We fight for what matters to us. Whether we fight to win an argument, to keep our thoughts to ourselves, or to communicate effectively and bring God into the center of our…

01/24/2025

💕 I just want to remind you of this beautiful promise from Jesus:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." – John 14:27

I know how easy it is for our mama hearts to get overwhelmed—between the late nights, endless responsibilities, and the worries we carry for our families. But Jesus offers us something the world never can: His peace. It’s deep, lasting, and always there for us to rest in.

This year, let’s hold on to that peace. Let’s trust that He’s walking with us through every joy and challenge, calming our hearts and filling us with courage when we give Him space to speak to us. You’re never alone, friend.

Here’s to a year of peace and joy, no matter what comes our way. Love you so much! 💛

Keeping Him Close By

01/22/2025

Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting. Sometimes, an offense reveals a boundary you need in your life. This could mean stepping back from a friendship or finding support to leave a harmful relationship. Forgiveness doesn’t make you a doormat—it’s about your peace, not allowing poor treatment. 🙌💫

Read on to view more about how to navigate forgiveness to free yourself from bitterness and resentment: https://khcb.org/upliftd-living/i-know-i-should-forgive-but-how/

01/20/2025

When you think about the Israelites, what comes to mind? For many, it’s "grumbling and complaining." But what if there’s more to their story?

Our latest article dives deep into their journey—from pre-slavery to forty years in the desert. While they were known for their complaints, the real narrative is about God’s transformative power, shifting them from negativity to gratitude. 🙏✨

Explore this fresh perspective and discover how it can inspire your own journey of faith and transformation. 🌿

👉 Read it now on our website! https://khcb.org/upliftd-living/how-to-focus-on-gods-blessings-each-day/

01/17/2025

Hey Mama, 💕
Let’s make this the year we breathe in peace—the kind that only comes from Him.

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." – Isaiah 26:3

I know how overwhelming life can get—school drop-offs, endless to-do lists, and all the little things we carry as mamas. But what if we chose to trust God in the chaos? To let Him anchor our minds in His truth and His goodness? That’s where the perfect peace comes in.

You’re not alone in this, friend. I’m praying for you (and me!) to find that steadfast trust and walk into this new year with hearts full of purposeful moments of calm and courage. We’ve got this, because He’s got us. 💛