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5 Gospel-Centered Podcasts For Little Hearts & Minds

9/29/2023

Over the last few years, I have become a big fan of podcasts, and I feel fortunate to have found several that I regularly look to as supplements for my spiritual walk and growth.

Biblically enriching podcasts are a wonderful blessing of our time. They allow us to connect with other believers, whom we may not otherwise ever meet on this side of eternity.

We can learn, be encouraged, and be challenged by the truths they share and the experiences through which God has grown them.

While they are by no means a replacement for the faithful teaching of a local church or our personal time in God’s Word, theologically sound podcasts are a wonderful addition to our pursuit of holiness.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 131-132

9/26/2023

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A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times.

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.

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Be Not Afraid, Only Believe!

9/22/2023

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Don’t you love #reading through the #Gospels and watching how Jesus dealt with people? There's so much to learn from watching His interactions. He was #compassionate but called out sin when He saw it. He ministered to their needs, #healing the sick, but He also worked to reach their hearts. It's a fascinating study. In thinking on these interactions, I'm drawn to when #Jesus met a ruler in the #synagogue named Jairus (Mark 5:21-43). #BibleStudy #Bible #devotion #Scripture #healing #compassion

Don’t you just love reading through the Gospels and watching how Jesus dealt with people who came to Him? There is so much to learn from watching His interactions with people.

He was compassionate, but He called out sin when He saw it. He ministered to the obvious needs in healing the sick, but He also worked to reach the hearts of people even when they didn’t reveal their thoughts to Him.

It is a fascinating study for me.

In thinking about these interactions, I am drawn to one of my favorites, when Jesus met with a ruler in the synagogue named Jairus. Take a moment and read the account in Mark 5:21-43.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 130

9/19/2023

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Psalm 130 captures the raw emotions of the psalmist as he cries out to the #Lord from the depths of his soul. It is a heartfelt plea for #mercy and #forgiveness. It's a reflection of our own experience of longing and waiting for #God's intervention. Today, let's dive into the profound message of #Psalm 130. Let's uncover the themes of repentance, #redemption, and unwavering #hope. Let's explore the depths of this Psalm. Let's discover the transformative power of waiting on the Lord. #Biblestudy

A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

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4 Pillars of A Praying Mother

9/15/2023

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A thought began to creep into these quiet moments, whispering,

Rocking my youngest child late one evening, I replayed the day. One filled with activity, conversations, and a few tears. We are in a hard season of life, I kept reassuring myself. These stages change, and things will smooth out. No one can be all things to all people all the time.

Yet, I felt discouraged and worried. I had no idea how best to love my teenager with big feelings, nor did I feel confident connecting with my reserved ten-year-old. I worried I was reacting in anger rather than tenderly discipling toddler and preschool souls. As I moved back and forth in the rocker, my thoughts swayed back and forth between empty assurances that things would get better and condemning fears that I could mess everything and everyone up.

Over the next year, I became increasingly anxious as crises continued from my children, job struggles, loneliness, and discouragement.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 128-129

9/12/2023

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In ancient times, the I#sraelites took journeys to the #temple in #Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. #Read more about A Journey of #Worship: The #Psalms of Ascent #BibleStudy here.

A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

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7 Ways to Pray With Peace

9/8/2023

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Through #prayer, we seek #God, drawing nearer to Him. We confess our sins, ask for #forgiveness, and appeal for mercy through prayer. Through prayer, we find comfort and express #gratitude. We intercede for others, as #Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:34), through prayer. Prayer can be a powerful tool for finding inner #peace as we build a #relationship with God and learn to trust Him, His ways, and His timing. Here are seven tips on how to #pray with peace. #prayers #praying #prayerlife

The Bible describes our prayer life as a direct communication with God. In Hebrews 4, we are encouraged to approach Him boldly.

"Let us then with confidence [boldness] draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16

Through prayer, we seek God, drawing nearer to Him. We confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and appeal for mercy through prayer. Through prayer, we find comfort and express gratitude. We intercede for others, as Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:34), through prayer.

Prayer can be a powerful tool for finding inner peace as we build a relationship with God and learn to trust Him, His ways, and His timing. Here are seven tips on how to pray with peace.

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