Candid Moments
By Heather Hart
We invite you to join us in Candid Moments, brief audio devotions designed to encourage you in those moments when you need a little Jesus to calm the storm.
In these devotionals, we get candid about the storms in our own lives, and how Jesus helped us refocus or keep our eyes above the waves.
New episodes are released every-other Monday.
Candid MomentsJul 19, 2021
Called
The past year and a half have been really rough for a lot of us but Jesus is calling us back to Him...
Reconcile Like Jesus
If I’m honest, I like to skip over these verses because reconciliation is hard. But reconciliation is also a vital part of the Kingdom of God.
Sharing Your Struggles
Sharing our struggles and asking for prayer are awkward and uncomfortable. But there is healing when we bring our struggles into the light of loving relationship.
Forgotten Prayers: A Candid Moment with Mariel Davenport
Have you ever told someone you would pray for them and promptly forgot, later only to be reminded too late? Mariel Davenport has. Hear more in this Candid Moment for when you just need a little bit of Jesus.
Fearfully Made: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
Have you ever stopped to think about what it means to be fearfully made? Valerie Riese is sharing her own experience with the phrase in this Candid Moment for when you just need a little bit of Jesus.
The Power Of A Prayer Partner
The Power of a Prayer Partner. Can you miss someone you've never met? Valerie Riese shares more in this Candid Moment...
Stay Strong: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
How do you stay strong when the going gets tough?
Look Up: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
No matter what situation we are in, Jesus is always with us. Sometimes all we need to do is look up.
Does God Give You More Than You Can Handle?
1 Corinthians 10:13 promises that He will not let us be tempted beyond what we can handle... so does that mean God doesn't give you more than you can handle? Valerie Riese shares more in this Candid Moment.
Our Hearts Desire
Psalm 37 tells us that if we delight in the Lord, He will give us the desires of our hearts... but what does that really mean? Sarah J Callen takes us deeper in this Candid Moment.
Invited to Follow: A Candid Moment with Sarah J Callen
The disciples left jobs and businesses and family behind in order to follow Jesus. Sarah J Callen shares more in this post on Candidly Christian.
Covet: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
What can you do when you long for what you can't have? Find a prayer for thankfulness in this Candid Moment Devotion.
What is God's Will? A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
When some of Valerie's most urgent prayers went unanswered, she felt forgotten and abandoned by God. She's learning to surrender her circumstantial agenda for His ways, and to instead pray for joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, and gentleness in every circumstance.
Closer to Jesus
The Bible says God works all things for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose… so how do things like cancer fit into that? Valerie Riese shares more in this Candid Moment devotional. #CandidlyChristian
Righteous Anger: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
Have you ever responded to injustice with condemnation and anger? Candid Gal Valerie Riese has, but the Bible tells us that even righteous anger should be handled with love. Find out more in this Candid Moment Devotion.
Seeking Jesus
Jesus' first recorded words in the Bible were spoken to His mother - and to us. Find out more in this Candid Moment devotion.
A Scripture To Trust God When You're Afraid
Do you struggle with fear? Do you avoid certain situations because of those fears? If so, you are not alone. Join Sheila in this Candid Moment to discover which Scripture she leans on when she's afraid.
The Greatest Rescue Mission Ever
A Candid Moment with Sarah J Callen
God's Gift of Love
Have you heard of the five love languages? Spending time together, physical touch, kind words, acts of service, and gifts. Since we were created in God’s image, they are a reflection of the ways we receive love from Him. But how do you feel God’s love from day-to-day if your love language is giving and receiving gifts? That’s what Valerie is talking about in today’s Candid Moment. #CandidlyChristian
The Only Thing Constant
The Bible says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). But what does this really mean as we struggle to keep marching through life's tornadoes?
What it Means to Have Christ in Me
Are you feeling insecure or "less than" today? Find empowerment and love in a special Candid Moment about Valerie's Grandpa Gordon.
The Power of the Serenity Prayer
Everyone loves The Serenity Prayer, but Valerie believes it's missing something. Find out what's really behind the power of The Serenity Prayer in this Candid Moment audio devotion.
You Can't Reap What I Sow
Have you ever experienced the heartbreak of rejection from a beloved prodigal that didn’t want to be saved? Valerie did. Find out how she eventually found peace in this Candid Moment audio devotional.
Take Heart: A Candid Moment with Valerie Riese
During the Last Supper, Jesus encouraged His disciples that while they would have trouble in this world, they could take heart because He had overcome the world. And in today's Candid Moment, Valerie Riese reminds us that we can embrace that same security as children of God.
The Lord Our Banner
Our nation’s birthday is fast approaching. In this Candid Moment, Valerie Riese talks about the history of our flag and how it represents our nation. Then, she talks about the Lord our Banner and what that means to us as Christians. #CandidlyChristian
God of New Beginnings
Are you adjusting to a new normal? God is a God of new beginnings, and nobody knows that more than King David who is known as the man after God's own heart. Valerie Riese shares more in this Candid Moment devotional. #CandidlyChristian
Who Helps You Carry Your Burdens?
In Galatians 6:2, Paul wrote “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” As Christians, we are ready and waiting to provide prayer and assistance to one another, but we sometimes forget that there are two active parties in this verse.
Hi! I’m Valerie Riese, and I recently went through a hurtful situation that left me mentally and emotionally frozen. I needed help, but I knew we’re all struggling with different things, and I didn’t want to burden anyone with my issues.
But Paul’s instructions to the Galatians assumes that we’ll reach out when we’re overwhelmed. As my Dad always said, we can’t fix what we don’t know is broken. My problem was mine to fix, but it’s also my responsibility to recognize when I need help and to be humble enough to ask.
I did reach out for help that day. And my friends and family provided prayer, comfort, and wisdom so I got back on my feet much faster than I would have alone.
Are you overwhelmed today? I invite you to ask someone for comfort and prayer and give them the opportunity to fulfill the law of Christ.
I'm Valerie Riese and this has been a Candid Moment, for when you just need a little bit of Jesus. You can find even more encouragement by visiting us online at https://CandidlyChristian.com
The Storms of Life
The other day I saw a graphic on Facebook of Jesus standing on the water during dark and stormy seas. In the background, the caption said “Focus on Me”
When you’re in the storm, are you focused on Jesus?
Hi! I’m Valerie Riese, and the Bible says that when Peter focused on Jesus, Jesus gave him both peace and dominance over the storm that were beyond understanding. Until Peter again focused on the storm and then his capabilities were just like everyone else - terrified and helpless to do anything.
The storm is going to rage matter what. Are you going to sit in the boat paralyzed with fear? Or are you going to focus on Jesus so that He can give you His peace and ability to handle the storm in a better way? I need to remember this when my storms rage and I hope it encourages you.
I'm Valerie Riese and this has been a Candid Moment, for when you just need a little bit of Jesus. You can find even more encouragement by visiting us online at https://candidlychristian.com/