Learning to sit still: Recent Episodes
Sarah Schurman
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Getting to the Olympics does not happen by accident neither does cultivating Temperance, self-control, in our life but it is necessary. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth made the point that this fruit impacts all others and that is true. Let's unpack our final fruit of the Spirit along with some practical ways to begin implementing it today.
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Meekness is our topic of study for today as we continue in our series on the fruit of the Spirit. What does it mean to be meek? Who illustrates this in the Bible? What can hinder us from having a spirit of meekness? Let's find out together!
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Do you struggle to pray? Maybe you feel like you are in a rut or are not even sure where to start. In a special interview, I am talking to a woman who went on a journey to understand prayer and her notebook is the result of that quest. Now many, myself included, have benefited from her wonderful resource. Listen as Ruth Bumgardner shares her heart on the importance of having a focused prayer life.
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What does it mean to be faithful and what does it look like in action? That is our topic for today in our study on the fruit of the Spirit.
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We are talking about Gentleness and Goodness. Two fruit of the Spirit that can have long-lasting results and can open doors that even the strongest personality can't knock down. Both Abraham Lincoln and Fred Rogers have something to teach us about this pair.
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Longsuffering is patience but not the usual definition of patience. It has to do with annoying people and the life of David has a great illustration for this plus what happens when we do chose to exercise this fruit of the Spirit. If you are in a dealing with a difficult family member, friend, or coworker this episode is for you.
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God's peace is something that cannot be fully understood but it can be completely experienced. It is not the absence of fighting or freedom from conflict but rooted in the knowledge that our lives are in His loving hands. Let's talk about God's peace and how it can be ours today even in the midst of turmoil.
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We are talking about joy, the fruit of the Spirit that lets us see beyond today and is grounded in the Lord. Let's unpack the difference between joy and happiness plus what the babbling brook and crackling fire has to teach us about joy.
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We are beginning our series on the fruit of the Spirit and love is the first on the list. What does it mean to love others and what does it require that we do? What would happen if we had great faith but no love? Why does Paul say that love is the greatest? Let's find out.
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I am the type of person who picks a pair of sunglasses based on appearance. When I won a pair of sunglasses I was disappointed in how they looked and considered them the ugliest pair I had ever seen until one day they were hit with a little bit of sunshine.
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She had complications giving birth to her 6th child and was told that she needed a heart transplant. What would you do with such news? With the realization that you might not live to see your children grow up? Brittany Torres shares her amazing testimony in a beautiful, raw way in this special interview. Even though it was a difficult she knew that it all was for God's glory and we can trust Him through every season.
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Who we choose to be with matters and Paul tells us two companions that should be with us every day.
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Two wives married to men who have the same occupation but their stories are very different. We will examine the life of Isaiah who reminds us that God's words will always come to pass and also explore Gomer the wife of Hosea who teaches us that sin manages us if we are not careful plus we will also be reminded of God's everlasting love toward us.
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Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate dads but this is not the case for every girl. This is a personal episode for me as I speak directly to those without a dad and share a little about my own struggles.
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Sometimes country wisdom has the best lessons to teach us and today we are going to look at a country girl who caught the eye of a king. Their expressions of love have some things we can learn from.
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What can a big yellow umbrella teach us about compassion? Find out in today's episode.
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She was known as the most wicked queen in the Bible but even she has something to teach us about devotion.
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Praise, nevertheless, and walking are three things we will be talking about in today's episode as I share a few thoughts from my personal journal.
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Most organizations and companies have a motto but what is it exactly and is there one for the believer? We will explore this idea and how it impacts our life.
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We are told that wisdom is important but did you realize that it bears fruit? It is a character quality that can be seen in our words and behavior? There are four stories that show us the value of wisdom and the benefits of bearing its fruit.
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The story of Amnon and his half sister Tamar is hard to read but sadly those tragic events did not just happen, it began with thoughts that eventually led to action.
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The Learning to Sit Still podcast has reached 100 episodes so join us for a quick trip on how it all began.
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We know her name but little else except that she was a mother who loved her children and would do anything for them even after they died. Her actions would make it all the way back to the palace and influence a king to act. Find out what lesson she has to teach us today.
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What does it mean to be women of the Word? How do we even become one? These are the questions we will be talking about today.
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It has officially arrived! The newest edition of the Sit Still my Daughter magazine is here and packed with incredible stories! From a woman who received the devastating news that her mom had been killed in a car accident to the young mom who decided to homeschool her children but needed a way to supplement her income. All of this and more can be found in the newest issue of Sit Still my Daughter magazine. Grab your copy!
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One of the hardest chapters to read in the life of David is 2 Samuel 11 where he indulged his lust instead of remaining steadfast in his love for God. This one night would yield a lifetime of consequences for both of these people and the kingdom. Yet even in our mistakes God still offers forgiveness and mercy.
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All her life she dreamed of becoming a wife but it would happen in God's timing not hers. Listen as Debbie Russ shares her wonderful story of having a career on Broadway, the things God taught her, and how her parents prayed for her during that time. I promise you will love every minute of this interview as Debbie is a very fun, warm person that loves the Lord with all of her heart!
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He was a king that had lost his way and she was a witch who loved her sinful lifestyle so much she was willing to risk everything. One night these two would cross paths and their story has a lot to teach us. Never underestimate the power of sin or the price you have to pay.
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While sheep are considered dumb and no one wants to be compared to them, they actually have some important lessons to impart to us if we are willing to learn. What does it mean to be aloof from the world or to be meet, gentle, and quiet? Find out in today's episode!
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Have you suffered a hurt in the past and don't know how to move forward or find healing? If you do you will want to listen to my conversation with Marianne Barnett as we discuss her book, "Mirror Talk: a journey from hurt to healing through God's redemptive love". She shares her wisdom with us which will bless you in so many ways.
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Imagine living with a man who was evil to his core? Whose foolish pride jeopardized the lives of everyone? That was Abigail's situation and she responded with wisdom and grace that continues to impress us. She is described as beautiful but it is her character that is remembered. She was a woman of good understanding but what does that mean? We will unpack that and more in this episode.
Is there a difference between hospitality and entertaining in the home? Yes, there is and I learned about it while reading this amazing book by Jen Schmidt called, "Just Open the Door" and this is the topic of our conversation today. Let's learn more about what it means to really get to know others and make a difference in their life. We will also mention what our actions, reactions, and interactions have to do with it.
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She was Israel's first princess but unlike many of the fairy tales, she would not receive her happy ever after in fact in would be the exact opposite. Michal was the first woman to love David but they love would not endure.
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She was a committed lesbian who was outspoken about her belief until she encountered one couple who showed her love and it transformed her life. While we won't be talking about her whole story, I wanted to highlight several things I found interesting that she mentioned in her book.
In 2019 Kyle Martin delivered an incredible valedictorian speech that would be watched by millions. He speaks of the 16th second, the moment after you have received your accolades for accomplishing your goal and you begin to think at what cost did you achieve it. What does the 16th second look like and what really matters in life.
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Does it matter how we wait? If it does, how are we suppose to wait? What does sit mean to rest in the Lord? These are some of the lessons found in Psalm 37, so let's unpack them today.
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It has arrived and I am so excited to share a brief peek inside the newest edition of Sit Still my Daughter magazine! Grab your copy by following the link.
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We are concluding our study on the life of Hannah, a woman who has so much to teach us. She was able to enjoy the present while trusting God with her future. She had a surrendered heart that was willing to release her possessions and those she loved to God. She was a woman who was content with what she had and praised the Lord for all that He had given to her.
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Is your heart ready to break in two? Is your soul crushed beneath the wait of a denied desire? Are you afraid to come before God with your feelings or requests? Meet a woman whose heart was so heavy so she took it to the only One who could do something about it. Hannah is a wonderful example of what happens when we enter into God's presence with our hurts and look to Him for the answers.
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We all have been hurt at one point or another in our life, sometimes people don't mean to do it but what do you do when someone is intentional? How should we respond to our hurts and what happens if we let those hurts get the best of us? Discover what the life of Peninnah has to teach us on this subject.
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Our culture seems to be saturated with tips for self-love and self-care but are they really the same and is it a Biblical to practice self-care? We will discuss this idea along with a video that blew my mind regarding this topic and got me started down this investigative path.
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We are in our final study on the book of Ruth, the part where her happily ever after comes to pass. She who was barren for 10 years would receive a son from the Lord right away and still has lessons for us to learn.
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We are entering the third chapter of Ruth, the that takes place in one night, a night that will forever change Ruth's future one way or another.
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We are back in our study of Ruth and in the second chapter where she meets Boaz and Naomi begins her plans to catch a new son-in-law!
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We are officially studying the character of Ruth and in today's episode we will explore her background and the origin of those famous words spoken as wedding vows. What drove Ruth to pursue God and be so determined to follow Naomi all the way to Bethlehem.
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Have you ever turned back because the obstacles seemed to big but wondered what would have happened if you had overcome your fear of the unknown? This is illustrated in the life of Orpah, the forgotten widow in the book of Ruth. She turned back to her county and missed out on seeing God do something amazing in her life.
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Do you believe that God is good but not for you? That your past is so broken and shattered that you are beyond receiving His goodness? Meet a woman who felt the same but God in His great love, pursued her and revealed just how much He did love her!
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The book of Psalms is famous for verses of comfort and hope but there are plenty of challenges found here too, if fact it is how the book begins. We take a quick look at three important choices made by the man who is blessed.
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Why do we run from the silence? What is it about being quiet that makes us afraid? What would happen if we embraced it instead? Learn more about the secret and power of the quiet place.
What happens when you let your emotions rule your life? What is one sin we are told to flee instead of withstand? Our Daughters of Eve series will answer these questions as we study the lives of two women with a common denominator.
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The newest edition of the Sit Still my Daughter magazine has arrived and filled with many incredible and inspiring stories. Listen for a little sneak peek of what is in store plus find out about the newest section we added.
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As Valentine's day approaches, it is tempting to fall into a season of depression as you still remain single. It is in these moments that we are most vulnerable to lies, such as, “I am not good enough” or “I am not worthy of marriage”. Today we examine some of these lies and combat them with the truth of God’s Word.
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The story of Jonah is a familiar one to most people. Today I just want to share a few truths I uncovered during my personal Bible study through this small book. I learned several new things including a definition that took my breath away.
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She has no name except barren, but she would trade that for another, the mother of Samson. She is a woman who has much to teach us. When we receive something that we have prayed for do we still pray over it or simply use it as we want? Do we have a knowledge of God that enables us to walk with confidence even when things seem a bit crazy? Samson's mother teaches us this and more as we talk about another Daughter of Eve.
Do you know what a Pregnancy Resource Center is? Join me as a friend and I talk about our experience in working for our local Center, talking with clients who were facing an unplanned pregnancy and what their decision was regarding that pregnancy. We share our journey into this pro-life ministry and how it changed our life. We discuss what we learned, what our biggest challenges were, and how it impacted our perspective.
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He made a vow in haste and it would cost his daughter her future. Why did Japhthah make such a vow to the Lord? What was his reason? Did he actually sacrifice his daughter on the altar? That’s what we will unpack on today’s episode.
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What is the key to success? Does the Bible talk about success and how to achieve it? As a matter of fact, it does and it might surprise you. As we start a new year, let’s talk about how it can be one of success.
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Should we make a new year’s resolution? What is the point or even the purpose? If we do, what should they be? With 2022 almost here, let’s talk about the vision and value of a new year’s resolution.
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Mary and Joseph are more than just the main characters in the Christmas story, they are real people who were chosen by God to be a part of the most life-changing event in history. These were two ordinary people who simply wanted to please the Lord and their examples have much to teach us. Let's talk about them in today's episode.
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The book of James is packed with so many amazing and challenging truths for us as believers. Today, I want highlight a few that impacted me during my quiet time.
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She has a small part in the story of Israel overthrowing their oppressors yet it would be the most memorable. Jael was a woman who was prepared to do what was necessary and she has a few lessons for us too.
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Meet Deborah, the original Judge Judy, a woman who was chose to be a judge and would play a key role in leading her people out of oppression all because she had the courage to step outside of her comfort zone and do as God called. How many of us can say the same? What other lessons does this woman have to teach us? Find out in this episode featuring a daughter of Eve.
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Are you in a relationship but are having second thoughts? Are you afraid to say no because you believe this might be your last or only chance to be married? Do you want to be married so bad that you are willing to marry someone you are not 100% is the one for you? Are you struggling to wait on the best that God has for you? If you are then you need to listen to this interview with Julie Race, a woman who said no twice and choose to wait on God's best. She shares her journey of growth and how she learned to trust God even when that meant saying no to something she wanted so badly.
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Have you ever been afraid to ask for something? What would happen if you did and the answer was yes? That is what happens to the woman in our story today. She had the courage to ask her father for something and received it. How much more does our Heavenly Father wish to hear from us?
So often our past can hinder us from moving forward, from claiming the future God has for us. We are going to talk about a woman who put her past behind her and pursued a God she had only heard about. Her pursuit was not in vain and she would be rewarded beyond what she could have ever imagined. Let's talk about Rahab the Harlot.
What does it mean to deny ourselves and follow Christ? Who has mastered the concept of saying no to the things they want so they can achieve the goal? Did you know that Jesus prayed for you? We will unpack these questions in today's episode.
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It was National Best Friend Day this past week which seemed a fitting time to talk about what it means to be a good friend. Who in the Bible exemplified some of the characteristics? Let's find out as we talk about what it means to be a good friend.
Female equality has been the subject discussed for hundreds of years stirring up emotions and thoughts on both sides. Today we are going to meet 5 women who took a stand for what was right without holding signs or turning one side against another.
It's here! The Summer 2021 magazine is here and it is full of some great stories that will encourage your heart no matter your age. Today we take a little walk through some of the main articles and fun extras tucked inside. To get your copy just visit www.sitstillmydaughter.com and click on Summer 2021 under the Magazine tab on the menu bar.
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Divorce is a relevant topic and one that can be painful to discuss even though it has been years since that event. So often children receive emotional scars that they carry into their adult life unaware that it is related to their past. How can you as a parent help them navigate these feelings? That is the topic of today’s episode with my special guest Sarah Geringer. We will talk about how you can help your children and even connect the dots of your own past hurts. Find more helpful resources here:
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Three different stories with their own lessons to teach but there is one thread that ties them together. Today we unpack more from the Daughters of Eve series.
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Do you see your parents as a blessing or a burden? Do you dread the thought of having to care for them in your old age? We unpack these questions and a few more through the story of a woman who cared for her mother till the day she died. The full story can be found in the Spring edition of the Sit Still my Daughter Magazine.
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Her story almost started out like a Hallmark movie but would end with her in the shadow. This is the story of Zipporah, a Gentile wife to Israel's most revered leader. What lessons does she have for us today?
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Get a peek inside the newest issue of the Sit Still my Daughter magazine. Hear about all the amazing articles tucked between the cover of the Spring 2021 edition including Hannah, a woman who let go, children and divorce, for the love of a mother, a woman who experienced 5 miscarriages, a missionary to waited on their next season of service, along with interior design tips, exercises, self-care tips, Bible reading plans, and so much more.
To get your copy just visit www.sitstillmydaughter.com
A young Starbucks barista took the time to notice someone's tears and decided to do something about it. This is national random acts of kindness week so I am going to share a couple of stories that remind us why it is important to look for opportunities to be kind. As children of God, we are called to stand out, to make a difference in the world and one way is to be known as a people who are kind.
Did you know that it is National No One Eats Alone Day? Hear my interview with Nancy Hillman, founder of Common Ground Cafe, a unique place that provides food to those in need. We will discuss how important family dinner time is and the role it can play in your child’s development.
To learn more about Common Ground Cafe visit their facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundCafeShelby
One world everyone eats
https://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.org
Nancy has written for both the Winter and Spring edition of the magazine, grab your copy here
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/c4/Print_Magazine.html
Did you have a picture of what you thought your life would be? Are you struggling with the disappointment of still being single while all your friends are married? Do you wonder why you can’t have children while so many can? Do you not understand why a loved one was taken so early? These are all valid questions, we all have why moments. Today I want to unpack a little story that I heard long ago, one about a little girl who had a paper dream of what she wanted her life to look like but the reality was so much different. Dreams are not a bad thing but when they take precedent over God they have become a stumbling block. Today I want to talk about our paper dreams and what we need to do with them.
If you want to see the story that is referenced in the episode just follow this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gD8LW4HXiY
Miriam is a woman remembered for several things. Standing by her baby brother and restoring him to the family and for speaking out against that same brother many decades later and suffering the consequences. She has a lot to teach us including the fact that God can always use us even if we are over the age of 90 and single like Miriam. Let’s unpack her story using four words, words that have a valuable lesson to teach us.
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A woman buys a little girl's outfit each year in remembrance of her daughter and shares the beauty and sacrifice of adoption. Learn why it is important for us to become an ambassador of love. For those who have gone through an abortion visit here for help and healing.
https://ramahsvoice.com
For those who want to find their local Pregnancy Care Center.
https://optionline.org/center-locator
What does a simple jar filled with slips of paper have to do with Phillippians 4:6-8? How can we overcome our battle with anxiety? What does it mean to look for the good? Find out in today’s episode.
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This is the word I have chosen for the year 2021, a word that seems fitting in so many ways. I wanted to take a moment and unpack it a little, to talk about it with you and share some encouragement as we prepare to head into a new year.
I also am including links to two free Bible reading plans.
On my website
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-studies.html
On Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/Sitstillmydaughter/_created/
Learning to Sit Still Podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary! What an amazing year and in honor of that we are returning to the topic of sitting still plus there is a special giveaway taking place for you listeners.
How would you have announced the birth of Jesus? Lots of fanfare? A marching band? A parade? No doubt we would have made it a big deal and made sure that all the important people knew about it, but not God. He announced the greatest news to mankind to lowly shepherds quietly keeping their flock. What lesson can these outcasts of Christmas teach us?
We all know that the holidays can be stressful but it can be more so when you are pregnant. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Eliza Cait, shares some practical tips that can help you stay calm during this busy season and focus on what truly is important, our relationship with God.
Connect with Eliza via her Instagram @elizacaitdpt or via her website www.elizacait.com
You can read her article in the Winter 2020 Sit Still my Daughter magazine by visiting www.sitstillmydaughter.com and purchasing your copy.
This year has been anything but what we had expected and with Thanksgiving almost upon us, many may struggle to be thankful. But what does it mean to be truly thankful? What are we to be thankful for? How can we be thankful amid so much loss? That is the subject for today’s podcast. We will break apart the word and discover the essentials of gratitude.
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Thankfulness Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlVOMSwWJAU
Did you know that it is national princess day? Did you know that there was a princess who changed the course of her people’s history because she had compassion? Learn more in this latest part in our Daughters of Eve series.
Also, Sit still my daughter has a new magazine. To learn more or to get your own copy simply go here:
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/p5/Sit_Still_my_Daughter_Winter_2020_Magazine.html
For a digital copy
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/digital-magazine.html
The highly anticipated second edition of the Sit Still my Daughter magazine has arrived and I am giving you a little preview of what's inside. The digital copy was released today and can be found by following this link:
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/digital-magazine.html
If you would like to purchase the hard copy follow this link:
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/p5/Sit_Still_my_Daughter_Winter_2020_Magazine.html
This magazine will make a great Christmas gift as well, so take a look and see if you know someone who would be blessed by the articles and stories contained inside.
What would you say if you could do something that took only 10 minutes a day, and yielded great personal benefits without fail? Would you do it? That is the question my guest poses. Meditating on God’s Word is one of the most powerful things we can do yet we know so little about it. Listen to a special interview with Sarah Geringer as she shares her insights and wisdom on this topic and hear how it not only transformed her thought life but healed her soul.
Good reads
https://www.goodreads.com
Library thing
https://www.librarything.com
Meditation article
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog/whats-your-word
Connect with Sarah Geringer
www.sarahgeringer.com
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Puah and Shiphrah have such a small story tucked inside Exodus chapter 1 but they have a great lesson to teach us about making up our minds to serve the Lord before the pressures come. As Christians we will not always agree with the things our government does and we need to be prepared to make the right choice. Learn more about these two women and the courage they displayed in front of the most powerful leader at the time.
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Hear from Health coach and author Robin Cook, a woman on a mission to inspire, equip, and encourage families to live the abundant life God created them to live. After her mom’s health crisis with Adrenal Fatigue Robin went on a quest to discover how food works and what we need to keep ourselves in the best of health. In this episode we will talk about why the food we eat is important plus tips and insights into choosing food that is the best for your family. Be sure to check out Robin’s website www.cook2flourish.com and connect with her via instagram @ cook 2 flourish Robin will also share a few other things she likes to do including making beautiful jewelry. You won’t want to miss my conversation with Robin! We also mentioned some gluten free pasta called Jovial.
Check out the Sit Still my Daughter website to get a copy of our Fall 2020 magazine www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Many people are in the pursuit of happiness, like it says in our constitution, but what it mean to be happy? Biblically happy? What does the Bible have to say on this topic and what things can you do to find happiness? We will unpack these questions today as we talk about National Happiness Happens Month.
My body is supposed to be able to do this. Does God hate me? Why would a good God allow this to happen? These are some of the things women facing infertility feel. How are we to make it through this time in our life and what can we do for those who are going through this season? Hear from Traci McCombs as she shares her journey through infertility and gives hope through God's Word.
Follow Traci on Instagram at road2motherhood and visit her website www.road2motherhood.com
You can also read her article featured in the Sit Still my Daughter magazine by going to www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Falling 35 feet out of a deer stand, Gloria thought her life would end but God had other plans. Hear the story of how God guided her steps which would lead her to the mission field of Brazil. I promise it will bless your heart.
If you want to reach out to Gloria you can find her on Instagram "to the uttermost89" and the ministry page of her and her husband "The Duarte Family" Her email address is totheuttermost89@gmail.com
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I am sharing the exciting announcement about my new magazine and the reasons why I chose to start it plus a special walk through of the contents. You are not alone, your problems are not unique to you, there are others who have gone through a similar experience and overcame it. Learn more about this magazine, it's contents and how you can purchase your own copy.
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Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with thy God. This phrase is used in so many places and appears on many social media feeds but what does it mean? Why are they so important that the Lord requires it of us? What would happen if we did these things? Find out in today's episode.
What happens if we let hate have control of our life? What is the secret to contentment? Which sin are we told to flee instead of withstand? These are some of the questions we will be discussing today using the lives of two Egyptian women and their interactions with one Hebrew man.
Tamar has always fascinated me, her little story is tucked away neatly between Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers and the beginning of his servitude in Egypt. She was a woman who had great courage, doing the unthinkable to attain what was rightfully hers, a child. Tamar was unafraid to reach for her tomorrow and she has much to teach us about claiming the promises of God.
Here are links to two books that were a great help to me and offered a unique perspective in this unusual story.
A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers
Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda
Today we will be talking about the lives of three women, Bilhah, Zilpah, and Dinah. Each have their own lessons to teach us but each have a common thread, their life did not go the way they had planned or expected. Many have suffered consequences that were not of their own making or been placed in a situation that was uncomfortable. Today I just wanted to unpack their stories and hopefully give you some encouragement. Even if we have made mistakes or suffered a devastating blow, we still have purpose.
Books...Books...and more books!!! I love books and I love to read (they usually goes together:) and I love going to Goodwill to get more! Since this is National Get Caught Reading month I thought I would share some of my favorite books with you. I will give some of my top picks from several categories including children, fiction, and devotionals. With summer just around the corner it might be a great time to get a few ideas for your summer reading list (maybe even a few you haven't heard of yet). Let’s get caught reading.
Children’s books
The black and white rainbow by John Trent
Sydney and Norman the tale of two pigs by Phil
Books for single girls
Quest for love by Elisabeth Elliott
Beautiful girlhood by Mabel Hale
True stories
Let’s roll by Lisa Beamer
The vow by Kim and Krickett Carpenter
Fiction with a purpose
The atonement child by Francine Rivers
Devotional books
Captivating by John and Staci Elderidge
Loving God with all of your mind by Elizabeth George
What do I know about my God? By Mardi Collier
Every parent gives their child a gift, traits and examples of character that will last them their whole life. I want to share seven that my mother gave to me, some passed down from her mother. I want to honor my mother and all the moms out there who give sacrificially of themselves to their own children. What gifts did your mother give to you?
She was born beautiful and won the love of Jacob yet she wanted more. Learn more about Rachel and the lessons on pride, selfishness, and discontentment her story teaches us.
Do you struggle with self worth? Do you feel that you need to fulfill this list of endless things in order to feel worthy? Do you think maybe now I will be loved since I have done this or that? Then you have something in common with Leah, a woman who spent her life in the "maybe now" phase. Today I want to share how we don't have to wait for the maybe now, we are loved now by the One who created us just as we are.
Resources used:
Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge
A tale of two pigs by Phil Vischer
Here is part two of the life of Rebekah. She who began her life with a fairy tale romance would struggle with infertility, abandonment and doubt. Even though she had a beginning that many dream of, her end was anything but glamorous. Listen as we unpack a few truths from her later years and how we can avoid those same pitfalls.
National Infertility Awareness week April 19 through 25
https://infertilityawareness.org
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This is the first of a two part episode on the life of Rebekah. She is the girl who had the fairy tale. She goes to the well and agrees to water a strangers camels. That one offer will forever change her life. Find out what her story has to teach us including the importance of being in the right spot to receive answered prayer.
This is a difficult season for so many but I believe that this is a fitting time for us to celebrate Easter even if it is with just our family. Today I want to share three ways Easter gives us hope for today as well as tomorrow. We will talk about the significance of the folded napkin left in the empty tomb, Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Savior, and what the holiday really means for us. May we be filled with the hope that our risen Savior has given us.
We are back in our series on the daughters of Eve and we are talking about Lot’s daughters. They grew up in a corrupt city that sadly left its mark in their lives. They allowed their circumstances to dictate their choices. Learn how important your thoughts are and the connection they have to your destiny.
A King's Daughter
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.html
"Be still" is a term that is being used a lot right now. What does it mean, how often is it used in scripture and how how important is it in our lives today? That's what we will unpack in today's episode.
St. Patricks Day is a holiday defined by the color green and celebrated with beer of the same hue but is that really what it is all about? What there even a man called Patrick? Yes there was but his story is not surrounded by pots of gold and little green men but begins with a man who was captured and spent 6 years in captivity. Listen to learn more about the man behind the holiday.
Patrick's autobiography
Confession of Saint Patrick
Adventures in Odyssey Episode on St. Patrick
https://www.amazon.com/394-Saint-Patrick-Heart-Afire/dp/B00EP8FC60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395068241&sr=8-3&keywords=patrick+a+heart+afire
Sit still my daughter blog post
https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog/patrick-the-man-behind-the-holiday
Lot’s wife is remembered for her glance back to Sodom which ended in her becoming a pillar of salt. But how did she get there, how did she end up blatantly defying God? Compromise. In this episode we will unpack her story and discover the tragedy of compromise.
Genesis 19
Did you know there is such a thing as National day of unplugging? Do we really have such an epidemic of technology that there is now a need to call for a day to unplug? I am afraid so and we are going to dive into this topic today. Learn why it is needful to put the phones down so we can truly see those around us, many who are hurting and in need of a friend.
Study about loneliness
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-americans-are-lonely-and-gen-z-most-of-all-study-finds/
More information about National day of unplugging
https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com
50 things to do with your family without technology
https://www.theminimalistmom.com/50-things-to-do-as-a-family-without-technology/
Do you ever feel unloved and unwanted, that you could run away and no one would even bother to come after you? Well, that is the story of Hagar, the handmaid to Sarah. She was pushed into an uncomfortable situation which would forever change her life. But this woman who is often cast into a negative light would experience something so precious when she meets with God and it left an imprint in her soul. Find out what this means for us today and what we can learn.
Rosalie dances in a traveling circus, everyone who sees her thinks her life must be wonderful, but is it? One day an old man gives her a picture of a Shepherd who loves her and as she tries to find a better life she shares the Shepherd’s love with others. Today I am talking about a book that sold over 2 and half million copies and how it was turned into a best selling audio drama and is getting ready to be brought to life on stage for the first time ever. Learn about how the Good Shepherd can transform lives both of those who are lost and those who have wandered.
Behind the Scenes Video of the upcoming play:
https://www.facebook.com/LogosTheatre/videos/653701722067008/UzpfSTQzMzY5MjY2NjY0NDE0NDozODIyNTg1MTUxMDg4MTk1/
Purchase tickets:
https://thelogostheatre.com
Purchase the audio drama:
https://lamplighter.net/c/
Listen to the song, By the Gentle Waters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_GdWrk-sLU
Do you struggle with being single? Do you feel that you are incomplete because you are not married or that God has withheld a spouse because you are not good enough yet? I unpack these and other myths of being single. If you are married please don’t ignore this, you may find some helpful things you can do for your single friends who are discouraged.
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What can a simple sausage biscuit teach us about kindness? Find out in this special episode that talks about kindness and the eternal impact it can have on others. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog/the-hardees-man Quote by Amy Leigh Mercree: Remember kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You’ll never know how much your caring matters
In this episode we will continue with our series on the Daughters of Eve and look at the life of Sarah. She was a woman who had an unfulfilled dream, who left all that was familiar to life a nomadic life, and she battled with doubt over God's faithfulness. What does this woman's story have to teach us? Let's find out together!
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We are starting a series entitled "Daughters of Eve" where we will make our way through the women of the Bible and discover what their story has to teach us. In this episode we talk about the life of Noah and his family through the eyes of his wife. We will try to put ourselves in her shoes and learn from this woman who stepped into an ark full of animals and left behind everything she had ever known.
Article, "Noah found grace"
https://www.icr.org/article/noah-found-grace
Flood information
https://answersingenesis.org/bible-timeline/how-long-did-it-take-for-noah-to-build-the-ark/
If one is dependent on another do they forfeit their right to choose? This is an argument that has been used by some in the Pro-Choice movement on the issue of Abortion. Let's try to unpack this thought and the long reaching consequences it can have on both the born and the unborn.
Special Note: I may have mispronounced Norma's name and said McCormick instead of McCorvey
References:
Dr. Willie Parker:
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a23771/abortion-ministry-of-dr-willie-parker-0914/
Sydna Masse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZTKqzIg6F8
Won by Love the story of Norma McCorvy
Find your local Pregnancy Resource Center:
www.optionline.org
How often have you caught yourself saying, "What were they thinking?" when you hear about someone's decision. Learn how a grid made of blue masking tape teaches us about the importance of compassion.
In this episode we will talk about Eve, a woman who succumbed to the first temptation and also suffered the first consequences of sin. Learn how we as women are still dealing with the effects of what transpired in the garden and how we can live in the hope of tomorrow.
Learn about Biblical characters who went through seasons of waiting and what the outcome. Find out how we are to be waiting and what God intends for us to learn in those seasons of waiting whether it be for a child, a promotion or a future spouse. We all face seasons of waiting but it is what we do in that season that is important.