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[@nadinewilliams6501]

Sometimes people that deserve love the least, need love the most.

[@grace9624]

I absolutely love this saying since I found it! I worked in the autism program at my children's school and later with children the school system classified as having severe behavioral issues. A vast majority of children displaying difficult behavior were acting out almost as if to test those around them to see who truly loved them enough to stick around at their worst. It was this saying that I would remind myself of everyday before I would leave for work and praying to ask God to let those around me see Him in my life. The change I saw was amazing! All glory to God.

[@allisonc9645]

43 minutes of you both together - SO exciting!! Thank you!!

[@karigriffith602]

Diana preach it! “ We have an enemy, he comes to KILL, STEAL AND DESTROY “ said with conviction. Love ❤️ you!

[@debm3716]

This is a misunderstood scripture verse in churches such as charismatic Pentecostal, NAR and word of faith. Typically taught that the devil is trying to steal, kill and destroy things in your life. This is not what it means. Jesus says in John 10:8 ‘All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.’ He is talking here about false teachers, ie. the Pharisees. You will note in John 9 that Jesus healed the blind man - if you read on, He then goes on to say in v39 ‘For judgement I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.’ The Pharisees said to him v40 ‘Are we also blind?’ v41 Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would have no guilt, but now that you say, “we see,” your guilt remains.’ So the thief in this is the false teacher, leading people astray - they are ‘robbing’ the people of truth. The result is death and destruction. Jesus is the gatekeeper, He is the way to salvation. As Jesus said - His sheep will hear His voice. I hope that helps clear up the incorrect teaching of this verse. I am learning to not read myself and my circumstances into the text but to realise it is all about Jesus and salvation - the gospel!

[@Pamela-B]

Housekeeper. I don’t mind cooking - it’s the clean up I hate. So I can be as messy as I want if I have a housekeeper. 😃

[@DianaKokku]

Excellent point!! 👍☺️

[@kelliconlan8133]

100% AGREE!!!!!!!!

[@HeidiLilley]

Yes!

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

Yes!!! I completely agree!!!

[@sj6728]

Lol. I hate to cook and like cleaning up. Husbands always had to learn to cook. Lol

[@nightowl8548]

God answers all prayers, it's just hard for us to accept that sometimes His answer is no, or not right now.

[@Kate-lo1in]

I have stopped watching the videos about what we need to buy from Amazon and other retailers. I am so happy the Lord first directed me to Dawn’s videos and through hers to Diana's. I enjoy both of you and learn so much. Thank you, Ladies

[@kimhouchins8653]

@Kate it’s like you read my mind. I agree with your entire comment.

[@johnileanne3170]

I cannot express strongly enough how much I enjoy and learn from you two ladies! You both have clearly been anointed by our father to do what is you are doing. Please stay encouraged and continue on this path.

[@smcb2202]

I recommended the book Boundaries. It’s not a perfect fit for every situation but what it taught me was how to keep putting up that boundary and pulling back from unhealthy people. It gave me the ability to give myself permission to keep saying no to them… or walk away. -Lindsay

[@barbbevell2660]

I love these sessions when you two are together. You have such excitement for God, life, and others. Thank you for the inspiration!! One more thing… could you share your neighbor’s sugar cookie and homemade icing recipes?

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

I never knew I love clear counters. I love having very little stuff on my walls. I love less stuff. I look around and think what else can I get rid of? I love your videos thank you.

[@DianaKokku]

You have arrived! And it feels so wonderful! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@sj6728]

Same here

[@christined2495]

Same here

[@sheiladyck4768]

Me too 😁!!

[@jukes243]

Diana I like what you said...."make eye contact, answer the questions, ask questions, intentionally engage and do my best to be present and loving ...". In other words, be like Jesus. This is (exactly) what difficult people need. Thank you! for reminding me. ~blessings p.s. "CHEF"

[@vickierabovsky9166]

My daughter just turned 31 and we still do our traditions of carving pumpkins being her birthday is just a few days before Halloween. My son is 36 and I still do silly stockings for Christmas they say it’s the best! We love our family time together as we all get older!

[@christined2495]

Vickie Rabovsky same here, my daughter just turned 45, and Christmas stockings are so important to her, so we continue the tradition including now the grandchildren… one day years ago I said why don’t we stop with the Christmas stockings, I didn’t realize it was so important to her, and her favorite part of Christmas’s past.

[@sl1020]

Corrie ten boon’s sister said about a guard beating another prisoner. God help the guard. Corrie was shocked but her sister said that obviously the guard had something after him to make him beat the prisoner. Lesson is that we don’t know what that person is going through and to pray for them and give them the love of God

[@amywallsrodriguez8299]

Wow I love that tie into “let your yes be yes and your no be no”!!!

[@joycevitale9088]

I absolutely love when you two are together teaching. I get excited when I see both faces on the KZbin clip. Thank you for blessing me.

[@gigib4076]

Loved this Q&Q!!! Amazing as always ✝️💜

[@DebS1965K]

I just LOVE spending time with you ladies!! Thank you so much for the wonderful blessing that you are to all of us out here. The insight, the wisdom, the thoughtfulness, the kindness, the encouragement…the list goes on and on. God bless you for pouring your lives out to help others. It makes such a difference in my life ❤️❤️❤️

[@karatethechaoswithkiki5368]

Write that flyer, Dawn! It sounds awesome!

[@debm3716]

I find it interesting that the answer to the question about which church denomination people should attend focussed on how we feel in church (‘it’s vibrant’) and the connections with people. My answer to that question, to the person who asked is, find a biblically sound church where the Bible is taught correctly. That is the type of church you want to go to, not a church where the sermon ‘empowers’ you. It’s not about us, the Bible is not about us, it’s all about Jesus. It’s about God’s grace toward us sinners and Jesus is the Saviour for those who repent of their sin and trust in Him. He paid the penalty we all deserve - which is hell punishment. What amazing news for us sinners! It should be a church that correctly teaches the gospel and it is taught every week - that is what the Bible is about. The people and historical events in the Old Testament are types and shadows of Jesus however, are often taught by putting us as the main character. An easy example is David. In charismatic Pentecostal, NAR and word of faith churches, when they preach about this passage of scripture they will ask ‘what is your giant?’ and go on to give a message about how we too can conquer our giants - this is so far from what God wants to teach us about David and Goliath. Jesus is the greater David, Goliath is the devil, we are the cowering Israelites back in the camp. Another example is Joseph - when he uses the phrase about God meant for good what you meant for harm - it is a foreshadowing of both Jews and Gentiles being saved by God’s grace. Joseph went to Egypt and saved that nation as well as the Israelites during the famine. I attended charismatic Pentecostal churches for many years before God opened my eyes to the truth. I am so thankful and I am unlearning a lot of untruths I had been taught - hence why I come into this channel because I see so many women here who do not understand the Bible in its context, and I wonder if they truly understand the gospel.

[@pattybee1011]

"Grody!" I haven't heard that for years! 😂

[@winterlite3243]

Teaching our children that service to others is service to God is one of the best things a parent can do for the next generation!

[@donotneedtoknow7541]

I love what you said. Diana, about taking that relationship of prayer and reliance on God into marriage. (At leaset that's what I think you were saying.) It's so true!

[@gweldrod8849]

For loving difficult people, I recommend the book, “How to Hug a Porcupine”.

[@DianaKokku]

Sounds like a must read! Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@madalinepugh9853]

The ESV study Bible is also a great way to learn context and history in the Bible! There are maps and lists of names and author bios at the beginning of the chapters (with other details) and tons of footnotes throughout the chapter. There is an app, kindle version, and lots of printed versions.

[@mariannemay4760]

Hi gals. Thanks for sharing. As for finding a church, some places have few choices available, but certainly, you get more out of your faith when you put more into it. So go with an open heart, a helping hand, and a will to learn about our God. Bless the seekers. Amen.

[@natmichelle]

This made me smile a lot and I learned stuff! Dawn, I was decluttering and organizing the majority of this chat, lol. You ladies are beacons of light! 💛

[@alexa574]

Even with family, I gave myself permission to not have to deal with them. My sanity is more important. If we show up in a family gathering I'm cordial, respectful, but will walk away or leave if feel I need to, and that's OK.

[@dianasimplifies]

I knew the workbook had to do with why there aren't many podcasts! I enjoy SO much seeing you two together over here!

[@juliejames5974]

I totally related to the put God in your relationship part. I didn’t have to wait a long time, but I was heartbroken over my first love. I turned to God every day and every night. He knew my desire to be reunited with my first love, but I also prayed for a man that loved Him first and would love me for me. He did not reunite me with my first love, but 9 months later he provided an unexpected blind date that met those two things, God first and loving me for me. It wasn’t easy, Even though we were the same religion, we had some different beliefs (not the big ones though). I came to love him over time. I would constantly pray God are you sure this is who I should be with. Why is it so hard sometimes? He kept reassuring me, and I said I do 16 years ago. Some days are still hard, but he constantly reassures me with my husband and things he does or says. I love him even more today than I did then. God has to be part of your relationship. I can’t imagine it without Him.

[@amyschroeder3397]

My daughter just got her heartbroken after 3 years! This helps so much ♥️ I will continue to reassure her ✝️

[@joyindrelie6715]

Love the "walked uphill both ways in the snow" you inserted there, Diana ;)

[@sandykoenig1666]

This was so good Thank you ladies. Diana, I love it when you pray, every time it has been spot on for me.

[@Godblessed2]

If you have a house keeper, they can clean up the cooking mess! Candy can go. I’m a cookie fan. I didn’t think about the target trick! But the whole point of ordering online is so I don’t HAVE to walk in the store 🤪 With church? Life, Bible based, Jesus centered, and as in the book of Timothy, correct doctrine. But that can take time and spiritual maturity. Praying for God’s leading makes all the difference as well.

[@jamieleach9322]

Loved this time with the two of you! Thank you for the kind ways you validate and support us on this journey of life. 💜💜💜

[@inawertzberger2580]

Why not call it a Manual rather than a Workbook? Love you gals! How lucky you are to have one another. Thank you for your videos, together and individual.

[@kittenmixer812]

You guys are so insightful and so hilarious!

[@stacyritter9261]

A chef!! that cleans up after!!

[@denisecarter5117]

My quote is Luke 12:15 Life is not measured by how much you own.

[@leighfitzpatrick2383]

Dianna you are amazing when you talk about God! Don’t ever stop!!! Dawn, you have been so helpful in changing my mindset about things too!!! We need you girls!!! ❤️😀❤️

[@mrivera3910]

I love your honesty and open hearts. Thank you Still learning

[@rebeccaarcher5139]

Once, I was talking to some people who felt they had done “too much bad stuff” to receive Salvation. I explained the grace of God and it hit me, mid-talk, that this applied to ME TOO! How freely I am willing to extend grace to others and how stingy I am with myself. It was one of those eye opening moments (a Holy Revelation for a nice churchy word) and I haven’t struggled so much with guilt since then! Of course, I am not silly and think it is OK to sin and stretch that grace as far as it will go! But I don’t beat myself up anymore and that is freeing!

[@joannafoster3423]

"Church of the Small Things" by Melanie Shankle is so good to see our simple ways of serving God and others as actually being big things.

[@winterlite3243]

I used to bake homemade sugar cookies with homemade frosting for my neighbors too!

[@barbarajean1271]

Great 😊 Just what I needed! Thank you I feel like you’re my sisters.! I am fortunate enough to have one of the same church’s you talk about.! Now my sister attends! I feel so blessed. You help me a lot too when you talked about that dealing with the enemy is an active exercise. You help me remember that he’s there just to remind you and make you feel bad all the time.! Just what I needed this evening. God bless you both and your families

[@alexa574]

You guys are very nice people,,the more I know more about you, the more I really like and appreciate you both!

[@cherylreed4377]

At a hard place in my life right now and watching you all has been uplifting 🙏👍

[@Sandy56ism]

Regarding difficult people...you did help. I had a bad encounter with a difficult relative yesterday. It helped to hear that you also have difficult relatives and your perspective on dealing with them.

[@debraguy2009]

You two are amazing!!! I feel so blessed to have found you! Please keep doing what you do!

[@mindymudge7247]

Andy Stanley had a great video on dealing with difficult and mean people.

[@debm3716]

Andy Stanley has said, and I quote ‘though shalt not obey the Ten Commandments.’ He has said this in the context that the New Testament does not teach morality as being from the Ten Commandments - which is God’s moral law. That is just totally incorrect. I would be wary of any of his teachings - he is a false teacher leading people astray with teaching like that.

[@karichilibeck3163]

Personal Chef, arrive 20mins early, give up Halloween candy, give up cell phone, and forget the one thing you need. Lol 🤣 So fun, good questions.

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

Same. I'd be okay with giving up the Christmas cookies AND the Halloween candy. Someone please make me choose. 😂

[@sandybrown1033]

I’m so glad you said that about looking after animals in the winter. My daughter and son in law have decided to give up their chickens this winter. The coop needs to be winterized and they are just done.😢 I will miss the eggs, but I’m not doing the work🤣. Your comments made me feel better about it. Thanks😊

[@donnastrong2007]

As always I always have a calm feeling with the two of you! Thank you for the prayers!❤

[@karigriffith602]

I think it would be so fun to have followers be a guest host 🙋🏼‍♀️ Love your chatter and banter!

[@kimbers1238]

I love the question about time is running out. I'll be 60 this year and have had that heavily

[@melodylewis1354]

I really love when both of you do videos together it’s so much more fun to watch have a great day

[@bumblebeebumblebee6790]

Thank you so much for answering my question ☺️ I think you’re absolutely right, it’s about focusing on similarities and not differences, and in the end the Lord will unite us in Him. Love you guys❤️ God bless 🙏

[@debm3716]

I would say that it’s not about denominations uniting, it is true Christians who will ultimately be united with Jesus. There are many churches that claim to be Christian and yet do not believe the gospel, they add to the gospel ie. Jesus died AND you must do good works. Paul clearly teaches against that false gospel in Galatians.

[@sidneyoverland6869]

I am so glad I listened to you ladies tonight. I just love ❤️ you both. You really lifted me up today & it was great to listen to you during this evenings three hour laundry session….Thanks so much. Diana, you are a great pastor!

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you for your kind encouragement, it means so much 🥰

[@kimbowers3607]

Boundaries vs learning how to love....

[@pennybirkholz4497]

Chef - definitely.

[@deeb8733]

I'm not on facebook so this was nice to see on YT

[@carriebeaty9619]

Housekeeper for every once in a while. I don’t mind cleaning but need a deep clean every so often. By the way, I love your music! So uplifting!

[@phyllissweetpea4926]

Chef, early, Christmas , phone, always forget. Happens now. Thank you for posting this here.

[@tobiepierce6814]

You are such sweet blessings to me!

[@conniesoares157]

This was so good! You 2 are so fun to watch together. Loved all the questions and answers ❣️👍

[@patriciabond4860]

Great video ladies 👏 I love how you play off each other & know each other so well! I have 3 sisters but I don't seem to have as much fun with them as you have together,we are all so very different. Love watching both your channels thank you so much😊

[@PhilbrookHandcrafted]

Housekeeper for sure. I enjoy cooking. There is nothing enjoyable about cleaning

[@tgayer1]

Love you two!

[@diannawelty4483]

I so enjoy this channel.

[@kristenhermes437]

@Dawn, no speed rounds! We like hearing what you have to say.

[@DianaKokku]

You’re so sweet, thank you 🥰

[@claudia_christianmommy]

Dawn, I am with you, a chef would be so nice! I actually find it easy to clean now with a simplistic life and don’t mind it. Cooking is just daunting on finding the right meal everyday for a family to eat. I feel like we have so much in common from being a Taco Bell lover (as mentioned in other videos) to your type B personality, but intentional way of living! I just love you! Diana, your wise words, transparency and thoughtful personality is just the reason I see how you two are such a power sister duo! You guys are amazing people that I am so blessed to have found this channel and now your Bible session videos. Thank you so much! I love how you approach all the biblical answers with not being biblically/politically correct but keeping your eyes on what Jesus always says and did. ❤️

[@debbiecane5660]

You two are so encouraging, God Bless 💜

[@vzimmer1951]

You two switched hair styles!!! Diana usually has the curlier hair and Dawn the straight hair! Either way, love your videos.

[@debdobrosky8139]

Love you both!! Thanks you info and encouragement through God’s lenses:)!! 💜✝️💜

[@janetstraw191]

Love seeing you two together! Thank you for all the beautiful, inspiring messages! 👏👍🤗🙋‍♀️🙏🥰 and the laughs!😅

[@cathy8086]

What a lovely surprise tonight!!

[@annettegloeckner1654]

Can’t wait for the book

[@amberwittenauer4337]

I absolutely love and appreciate your humanity/personal testament paired with your spiritual wisdom! Thanks for being such a light and blessing :)

[@shawnahawkins718]

I looooved this video!! I think I say to myself that each one is my favorite, then I watch the next one and IT is my favorite!! Really enjoyed it and agree with what all you said about denomination/churches, etc.

[@sandywilliams848]

Love the two of you together. You are so inspiring!!!

[@nancywidows463]

Just finally finishing watching this video after 3 days, but just have to say...I got rid of Halloween buckets a few years back because we weren't trick or treating. This year we wanted to do it, so I found a unicorn Easter bucket in the shed and 2 used gift bags that worked perfectly! Nobody noticed! Also had leftover Halloween costumes so spent no money and brought no new items into the house. I'm ecstatic and the kids loved all of it too. 😄

[@johnlisapepper3440]

Dealing with difficult people is a great book

[@tammydressler4876]

Another good book for historical reference is "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey.

[@suespence7173]

I learned the 3 bite rule at Weight Watchers years and years ago and still try to apply it when I'm tempted to eat too many sweets.

[@sandralindeman82]

Love this!!

[@elizabethsmith4580]

Such a fun video!

[@aliblue3605]

YES, you two are together. Love your collab videos with each other. Twin vs. Twin love it.

[@nadinewilliams6501]

Eph 5:1 “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;” God is never late !

[@dawncore9863]

Chef! 20 min early! I'd give up Halloween candy. Cell is gone! I'd rather forget the one thing at the store!! Fun game!!

[@DianaKokku]

Those are all of my same answers... great minds ☺️ Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@robingreen9227]

Personal Chef (For weight loss, I love cleaning!) 10 Minutes Late Never Eat Halloween Candy Cell Phone (No one calls me unless they want something) I already forget the one thing and am trying to be a minimalist so I can't prefer the 10 unneeded items

[@andreamiller6200]

I have stopped all catalogs and flyers from coming to me in the mail (since they are full of stuff I do not need). However, I would ask to get on YOUR mailing list if you ever do send out a flyer that involves great experiences for the family to share. Brilliant idea! When I think back to my childhood, it is exactly these kinds of family events I remember and reminisce over. I frankly can't remember a thing I got for the holidays that had anywhere near the meaning that the events do, that have indeed added up to the happy story of my life. And that cannot be bought, and it does not become inventory.

[@HeidiLilley]

Thanks for doing this, I needed to hear so much of this.

[@sherrydugan63829]

I absolutely love watching you both!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

I really enjoyed listening - thanks for your openness and wisdom! ❤️🇨🇦

[@giselaroman7643]

LOVE LOVE LOVE you guys together....

[@jenniferbarney4220]

Such good advice about forgiving yourself. Really powerful words. Thank you!

[@joyous2theworld]

This was so fun. I love to see you both together.

[@karatethechaoswithkiki5368]

This was sooo good!

[@ninawinning2064]

Eeeeeee so so so many points hit home and I can nod along to parts that used to baffle me! Like, getting over the point of messy middle and living this way now!! I'm nodding! Hehehehehehe. Love the chat and live the questions! So awesome ladies thank you 😊

[@janamartinez1355]

Your children will learn their work ethics also from watching you. They will watch your giving to others emotionally or physically. They learn from us.

[@fiat3879]

John 20:23 Douay-Rheims Bible, this is the basis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. That being said, we must also renounce the spirit (anger, addiction, etc) in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth & under His authority AND back-fill with the Holy Spirit (lest the spirit return w/7 more) “Come, Holy Spirit, Come!”❤️✝️

[@sharonsomers5513]

Chef,cell phone,candy. Love watching you two together.