Written. Spoken.: Recent Episodes
Esther W. Wright
The podcast is a curated audio version of the blogs, "WORD... breathed," and "Fitlyspoken," It will also provide other content with the hope that something you hear will encourage you, refresh you, or challenge you to focus on the Word, the One who spoke this world into existence and became became flesh to redeem us.
In Episode 5 of Season 12, Esther continues to focus on the practice of singing to God. She directs our attention to what author Mark Vrogep describes as "one of the most theologically informed practices of the Christian life," lament.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Lori Stanley Roeleveld’s article, “What Does it Mean to Lament? Bible Meaning Explained”
Mark Vrogep’s article, “The 4 Basics of Lament”
Ian Hamilton’s article, “3 Things You Should Know about Psalms”
Josh Lee’s article, “Why Lament Is Important in Worship.”
Jessica Brodie’s article, “5 Psalms of Lament to Remind Us We Are Not Alone
Scripture:
Individual laments: Psalms 6; 10; 38; 42-43; 71; 130.
Community Laments: Psalms 44; 60; 74; 77; 79; 80; 85; 86; 90; 131.
Psalm 77:1-3 (ESV).
Psalm 13:1-2, 3-4 (ESV).
Hebrews 4:16 (KJV).
Job 35:10 (ESV).
Psalm 34:18 (ESV).
Psalm 61:1-3 (KJV).
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 4, Esther continues Season 12's focus on the practice of singing to God. She highlights another of the Songs of Ascent in the Bible, Psalm 131, and considers what it means to engage in the practice of quieting our souls as we journey through life.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Max Lucado, Daily Devotional, February 27, 2020 “Why God Hates Pride”
“Quieting the Soul” blog post.
Scripture verses: Psalm 131 (NKJV). Psalm 31:23 (LEB). 1 Peter 5:5 (AMP). Psalm 42:5 & 11 (NKJV). Psalm 132:2 (VOICE). Philippians 4:6-7 (VOICE). Isaiah 26:3 (AMP). Proverbs 3:5-6 (VOICE). 1 Samuel 30:6 (VOICE).
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Spotify playlist of songs that quiet my soul
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In Episode 3, Esther continues Season 12's focus on the practice of singing to God. She highlights the Songs of Ascent in the Bible (Psalms 120-134), reflects on Psalm 121, one of the Songs of Ascent, and shares instructions from the psalm that can help us navigate stages of our journey through life.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
“What Are the Songs of Ascent in the Bible?” by Madeline Kalu.
“My Help” by Jackie Gouche
Scripture verses in the order referenced:
Psalms 120-134 (NKJV). Psalm 121 (AMP). Psalm 33:6, 8-9 (TLB). Hebrews 11:3 (TLB). Genesis 1 (NKJV). Hebrews 11:1 (AMP). Psalm 145:18 (NKJV). Psalm 50:15 (AMP). Psalm 145:18 (NKJV). Psalm 46:1 (AMP).
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
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In Episode 2, Esther continues Season 12’s focus on the practice of singing to God. She reflects on the first recorded song in the Bible and highlights several of its themes for personal application.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“Favorite Song of All” - Lyrics
“Favorite Song of All” - Video
Scriptures verses in the order referenced:
Job 38:4-7 (NKJV). Job 2:11 (NIV). Exodus. 14:26-30 (NKJV). Exodus 15:1-18 (NKJV). Romans 15:4 (AMP). Genesis 15:18 (NKJV).
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
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Our focus in Season 12 is the practice of singing to God. In Episode 1 Esther reflects on five questions related to the practice of singing to God: “Who is to sing to God?” “Why sing to God?” “What do we sing to God?” “How do we sing to God?” and, “When do we sing to God?”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Bob Kauflin’s resources: “Words of Wonder: What Happens When We Sing?” and “What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song.”
John Piper’s resource: “Singing and Making Melody to the Lord.”
Scott Hubbard’s article: “Raise Your Song in the Night.”
Scriptures verses in the order referenced: Psalm 66:1-4 (TLB). Psalm 96:1 (NKJV). Psalm 100:1-2 (NKJV). Psalm 150:6 (NLT). Psalm 92:1 (AMP). Psalm 96:1-5 (AMP). Psalm 47:6 (AMP). Psalm 100:2 (NKJV). Ephesians 5:19 (AMP). Colossians 3:16 (AMP). Psalm 59:16-17 (AMP). Psalm 89:1, 8 (BSB). Psalm 66:1-4 (NKJV). Psalm 101:1 (BSB). Psalm 9:1-2 (AMP). 1 Corinthians 15:14 (AMP). Psalm 47:6-7 (NKJV). Psalm 34:1 (NKJV). Acts 16:22-25 (NKJV).
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 7, the final episode of Season 11, Esther reflects on the Resurrection of Christ Jesus and what it means to live out the truth of the Resurrection in our daily lives.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Matt Perman’s article, “6 Things Christ Accomplished by His Death.”
John Piper’s article, “Six Gifts of the Resurrection.”
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence.
Scriptures verses in the order shared. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version:
John 1:29. Isaiah 53:6. Hebrews 9:26b. Hebrews 2:17. 1 John 4:10. Romans 5:10-11. Galatians 3:13-14. Romans 3:24. 1 Peter 1:18-19. Colossians 2:15 Romans 4:25 (AMP). Romans 5:8. Galatians 2:20. Isaiah 53:5-6. 1 Corinthians 15:14-20. Galatians 2:20 (AMP). John 14:15-18 (AMP). Romans 1:3-4 (PHILLIPS). 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (AMP).
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
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In Episode 6 of Season 11, Esther focuses on Holy Week and reminds us that, from the moment of His birth, every step Jesus took was in the direction of Golgotha and the Cross, to willingly pay the incomprehensible cost to redeem us.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“If That Isn’t Love,” written by Dottie Rambo.
Scriptures verses in the order shared: (Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version). Luke 19: 8-42. Zechariah 9:9-10. Matthew 1 (NIV). Galatians 4:4-5 (AMP). Luke 2:41-47. Matthew 3:13-17. Matthew 4:1-11, 12-17, 18-22. John 2:1-11. Matthew 4:23. Matthew 5:1-12. Matthew 6:9-13, 14-15. Matthew 8:5-15, 28-34. Luke 8:41-56. John 4:1-42. John 11:1-44. Matthew 21:12-13. Mark 14:22-25. John 13:1-35. Mark 14:32-41. Luke 22:39-46. John 18:1-14. John 18:28-40. Mark 15:16-20. Isaiah 52:14. Mark 15:21. Matthew 27:46. Luke 23:32-46. Matthew 27:57-61.
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 5 of Season 11, Esther returns to the invitation issued by John the Baptizer in John 1:29, and reflects on what it means to gaze at the Lamb of God, and on what we will see as we do so. Resources mentioned in this episode:
Scriptures verses in the order shared. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version: John 1:29. Hebrews 12:1-3 (AMP). John 1:1-4. Colossians 1:15-18. Matthew 16:13-18. Hebrews 10:5-7. Galatians 4:4-5. John 1:14. Hebrews 2:17-18 (AMP). Philippians 2:5-8 (HCSB). 1 Corinthians 8:5-6. Philippians 2:5-11. Romans 14:9. Hebrews 1:1-12.
The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Pursuit Of God, by A. W. Tozer.
The blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 4, Esther focuses on the invitation issued by John the Baptizer, in John 1:29, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
Scriptures verses shared in Episode 4 (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture verses are from the NKJV): John 1:29. John 1:6-7, 28-29. Luke 1:41, 44. John 1:14. John 5:39. Luke 24:27. Exodus 25:9, 31. Hebrews 12:2-3. Exodus. 25:31. John 1:4, 9; 8:12; 9:5. Isaiah 11:2. Hebrews 1:9. Revelation 1:4. Genesis 3:15. John 1:1-14. Luke 24:7. John 5:39.Link to Glen Scrivener’s article, “Where Is Jesus in the Old Testament? | Desiring God.”
Link to the song, “He Is.”
Link to the lyrics of Helen Lemmel’s hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 3 of Season 11, Esther invites us to let the fact that Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and Valentine’s Day occur on the same day this year, prompt prayerful reflection on the greatest of loves.
Link to the history and lyrics of James Weldon Johnson’s iconic hymn, "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Link to Jack Zavada’s article, "4 Types of Love in the Bible"
Link to the late Dr. Billy Graham’s newspaper article, "Billy Graham: Bible is God's 'love letter'"
Link to Mary Fairchild’s article, "Learn What Lent Means to Christians"
Links to the articles "10 Prayers for Lent 2024: Reflection & Repentance" and "What is Ash Wednesday? 2024 Guide for the Start of Lent"
Scriptures verses shared in Episode 3: John 3:16-17 (ESV). Romans 5:6-8 (NIV). 1 John 4:10-11 (NIV). John 15:12 (ESV)Ephesians 5:25-28 (NIV). 1 John 3: 16-18 (ESV)1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (ESV). Colossians 3:12-14 (MSG). Romans 5:5 (AMP). 1 John 4:19 AMP. Mark 12:30 (ESV).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In this second episode of 2024, Esther ties the ordinary yet life-giving and essential act of breathing to God’s work in us, His children.
Scripture verses shared in the episode: Genesis 2:7 (AMP, ESV). Acts 17:28 (ERV). Psalm 104:29. Psalm 150:6 (VOICE). Philippians 2:13 (ISV). Psalm 69:30-31 (AMP). Psalm 50:15 (AMP). Psalm 91:15 (AMP). Hebrews. 13:8 (AMP). Psalm 46:1-3, 7 (NKJV). Hebrews 10:23 (AMP). Romans 8:28 (AMP).
Link to Jennifer Tucker’s article, “What are Breath Prayers?”
Link to Brooke Obie’s article, “10 ‘Breath Prayers’ to Pray”.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In this first episode of 2024 and the new season of the podcast, Esther reminds us that God’s work in our lives is an ongoing process.
Scripture verses shared in the episode: Philippians 2:13 (HCSB). Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV). Isaiah 55:6-9 (NKJV). Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NKJV).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Link to the lyrics of the song "He's Still Working on Me"
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In this bonus episode of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther shares several verses of Scripture and a prayer.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 90:12 (TPT). Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT). Joshua 1:9 (AMP). Isaiah 43:2 (AMP). Isaiah 41:10 (ESV). Isaiah 26:3-4 (AMP). Psalms 23: 1-6 (NKJV). Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV). Psalm 90:12 (TPT). Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season and reminds us that God is Love. Scripture verses from today’s episode: John 3:16 (AMP). Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 13:13 (TLB). 1 John 4:8 (ESV). 1 John 1:10 (VOICE). John 3:17 (ESV). Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB). Romans 8:35-39 (NLT).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on joy, the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: Luke 1:38-45 (ESV). Psalm 16:11 (ESV). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Acts 5:41. Philippians 3:1. Romans 15:13. 2 Corinthians 6:10. Matthew 1:23 (AMP).
Click here to access the Bible Project's word study of joy.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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There seems to be unrest, violence, wars or threats of war on almost every continent and there is often unrest within each of us. Esther reminds us in Episode 2 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances. Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 29:10-11 (NKJV). Judges 6:1-10 (NLT). Judges 6: 11-19, 23-24 (AMP). Psalm 71:5 (AMP). Psalm 28:7 (NIV). Isaiah 26:3 (ICB). Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV & MSG). Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV). John 14:27 (AMP).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Ann Voskamp's book, The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas, can be found wherever books are sold.
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In this first episode of the Written Spoken Podcast's 2023 Holiday Edition, which is centered on the Advent Season, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of week 1 of Advent.
Scripture verses from today's episode: Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Lamentations 3:24 (GNT). Psalm 62:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT). Genesis 3:15.
Click here for Dr. Mark D. Roberts' article, "What is Advent? An Introduction to Advent."
Clickhere for the video of the Bible Project's word study of hope.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
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In episode 7 (the final episode) of Season 10, through the story of the Samaritan who Jesus healed of leprosy, Esther encourages us to consider the typical distance between when we receive a gift from God and when we give Him thanks.
Scripture verses in Episode 7: Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV)
Emmons, R. A., and Michael E. McCullough. "Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 84.2 (2003): 377-389.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Spotify playlist for episode 7
YouTube Music playlist for episode 7
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Psalm 92:1 states, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and sing praises to Your name, O Most High" (NKJV). In Episode 6 of Season 10, Esther focuses on a prayer of thanksgiving penned by the psalmist king David and invites us to engage in our own prayers of thanksgiving and praise as we listen.
Scripture verses in Episode 6. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture verses are from the NKJV: Psalm 138 (ESV). Psalm 103:1. Proverbs 14:33. Psalm 37:4. Proverbs 4:23. 1 Corinthians 3:16. 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV). Psalm 20:6. Psalm 119:89. Numbers 23:19. Titus 1:2. Hebrews 6:18. James 1:17 (AMP). 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV). Isaiah 57:15 (ESV).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
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It is not possible to be human and not have had the experience in some moment or moments of feeling overlooked or not seen by others. In Episode 5 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that God is El Roi, the God who sees. He sees each of us.
Bible verses in today’s episode: Genesis 15:1-5. Genesis 16:1-14 (NIV). 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV). Psalm 33:13-15, 18-19 (AMP). Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV). Proverbs 15:3 (NKJV). 1 Peter. 3:12 (NIV). 1 Samuel 16:7 (AMP). Hebrews 4:13 (VOICE). Psalm 31:7 (NLT). Psalm 139: 1-3, 7-16 (NKJV).
Click here for the link to the lyrics of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” by Civilla D. Martin, published in 1905. Public Domain.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book: Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 4 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that battles are a part of life, but children of God are never fighting alone. The Lord of Hosts, who has never lost a battle, fights for us and equips us to fight.
Scripture verses shared, unless otherwise noted, are from the NKJV: Deuteronomy 3:22; Deuteronomy 20:4 (HCSB); Psalm 46:7; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 91:11-12; Romans8:31; Psalm 50:15; 2 Chronicles 20:1-30; Exodus 14:13; 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 45-47-51; Psalm 18:34; Psalm 9:10; Daniel 11:32b; 2 Kings 18 & 19; 2 Chronicles 14:9-11; 1 John 2:1; 1 John 3:6 (AMP); Ephesians 6:10-13.
Link to the article, “What Does it Mean That God Is ‘Lord of Hosts’?”
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 3 of Season 10, Esther focuses on the process of becoming deeply rooted in God and His love. She reviews several characteristics of God’s nature and His love, some of the benefits of being deeply rooted, several consequences of not being deeply rooted, and several strategies to help us become deeply rooted in God and His love.
Scripture verses shared in the episode:
Trees and plants as a metaphor for our spiritual growth and relationship with God - Jeremiah 17:7-8 (TLB)
Deeply rooted in the love of God – Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB)
God is love - 1 John 4:16 (ESV)
Characteristics of God’s nature and His love
- God is holy (1 Sam. 2:2; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; Ps. 99:3; Lev. 19:2) so His love is holy.
- God is faithful (1 Cor. 1:9; 10:13; 1 Thess. 5:24) so His love is faithful.
- God is everlasting (Ps. 90:2; Jer. 31:3) so His love is everlasting.God is immutable, unchanging (Mal. 3:6; Heb. 6:17-18) so His love is unchanging.God is trustworthy (Num. 23:19; 1 Sam. 15:29; Heb. 6:18) so His love is trustworthy.
Benefits of being deeply rooted in God
- We have everything required for life and godliness - 2 Peter 1:3 (HCSB)
- We have hope - Psalm 71:5 (NKJV); Romans 15:13 (NLT)
- We are able to withstand difficult seasons and continue to be fruitful - Jeremiah17:7-8 (TLB)
- We havesecurity - Psalm 91:1 (AMP)
- We have sustenance and enablement - John 15:5 (HCSB)
Link to The Rooted Life podcast
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comFitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In Episode 2 of Season 10, Esther continues her focus on prayer. She reflects on the truth that God is a God who forgives and highlights an obstacle to us receiving the forgiveness God offers us freely.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comFitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Scripture References (Unless otherwise noted, verses are from the New American Standard Bible):Isaiah 43:25. Isaiah 55:7. Psalm 65:3. Psalm 86:5. Micah 7:18. 1 John 1:9. 1 John 2:1-2 (NLT). Psalm 32:1-5 (NLT). Psalm 51 (VOICE). Matthew 6:14-15. Colossians 3:13. Matthew 18:21-35 (ESV).
Link to John Piper's message and article, A Broken and Contrite Heart God Will Not Despise
Link to Vaneetha Rendall Risner's article, We Cannot Cling to Bitterness and God
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In this 1st episode of Season 10, Esther introduces the theme of Season 10, prayer, and emphasizes the importance of knowing the God to whom we pray. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com Scripture References: Unless otherwise noted, verses are from the NKJV.
Verses about God's immutability: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11; Malachi 3:6a; James 1:17 (AMP) Verses about the love of God: John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10; John 1:10-13; Ephesians 1: 3-6 Verses that Encourage/Instruct Us to Pray: Psalm 145:18; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 4:2; Hebrews 4:16 Verses of the disciples’ request that Jesus teach them how to pray and Jesus’ lesson in how to pray: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6: 5-13
Link to Kevin Shorter's article, blog post, 7 Tips to a Better Prayer Life Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
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In this 9th and final episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on a prayer to the God of hope, found in Romans 15:13.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Andrew Hess's blog post, 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In this 8th episode of Season 9, Esther encourages us to notice God’s gifts and shares some of those she has received from Him.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In this 7th episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on God’s provision, drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to the blog post "Question."
Link to the blog post "Provide."
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In this 6th episode of Season 9, Esther reviews several common weight lifting tips and focuses on their spiritual application.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to the blog post "Weight Lifting Tips: Lift. Cast. Let Go."
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Whether we acknowledge this fact openly or in the hidden places of our hearts, most of us believe there are things we deserve. In this 5th episode of Season 9, Esther highlights a common human response to the concept of our rights and unearned privileges and invites us to consider God’s rights.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to the blog post "Deserve."
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
Is worship just singing and praising God at certain moments or appointed times? In this 4th episode of Season 9, the focus is on worship as a lifestyle.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to the blog post “Worship in Silence and Solitude” by Rachel Johnson.
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In the third episode of season 9, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Esther focuses on one of the most common mental disorders in the USA, depression. Information is shared to encourage Christians experiencing mental illness and assist those who are not, in their interactions with those who are.
If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/
Links to articles on depression:
American Psychiatric Association: What is Depression? and Depression
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
What Christians Need to Understand About Mental Health (lifehopeandtruth.com)
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In the second episode of season 9, Esther celebrates her mother, Viola Agatha, and highlights lessons from the life of Hannah, a mother in the Bible.
Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com//
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com//
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In the first episode of Season 9, Esther uses the Biblical story of one of the children of Israel's wilderness experiences to highlight God's ability to transform what is bitter into a life-giving resource.
Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In this final episode of Season 8, Esther shares excerpts from each episode of the season and reflects on what children of God can hope for.
Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/
The article, "Raise Your Song in the Night," by Scott Hubbard can be found at https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/raise-your-song-in-the-night.
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In Episode 7 of Season 8, Esther invites us to focus on Holy Week by reading an excerpt of a Biblical account of events that occurred on Palm Sunday and sharing a composite of two blog posts, "Every Step," and "Holy Week: God's Plan, Timing, and Love."
Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
In this 6th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope by reflecting on several reasons to hope in God's word. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this 5th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope and reflects on how remembering fosters hope in God. Several memory aids are shared.The article, ”Everything you always wanted to know about human memory (but were afraid to ask) can be found at https://habr.com/en/company/spbifmo/blog/494988/Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/fitlyspoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Singing songs to God when things are going well requires little of us. But what about singing songs of hope to God during the night seasons of life? In this 4th episode of season 8, Esther discusses the necessity of singing songs to God during night seasons and presents hope that is based on knowledge, trust and love as the required ingredient for doing so.
The article, "Raise Your Song in the Night," by Scott Hubbard can be found at https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/raise-your-song-in-the-night.
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In Episode 3 of Season 8, we reflect on life as an endurance race and the truth that hope in Jesus inspires our endurance. An excerpt of the blog post, "Limit" and lyrics of the hymn, "The Solid Rock" are shared.
The complete lyrics of the hymn, "He Giveth More Grace" can be found at https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/He_Giveth_More_Grace/
The article, "Embrace the Race God Gives You," by Jon Bloom can be found at https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/embrace-the-race-god-gives-you
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this 2nd episode of Season 8, we continue to focus on the theme of hope. The blog post, "Leave" from the blog WORD...breathed, several Scripture verses about three of God's qualities that give us reason to trust Him and hope in Him, and lyrics from the hymns, "Never Alone" and "O God Our Help in Ages Past," are shared.
The complete lyrics of the hymns, "Never Alone" and "O God Our Help in Ages Past," can be found at https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/_/
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this first episode of Season 8, Esther focuses on hope. Hope is defined, some of the reasons hope matters are provided, and the source of true hope is identified.
Links to resources referenced in today's episode:
Hope: Why it matters - Harvard Health
What Is Hope? | Desiring God
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this final episode of Season 7, Esther directs our attention to God’s greatest gift - the Incarnation of God in the Person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who became flesh for us (John 1:14). We are reminded that "Immanuel", God with us, is not a wish or mere words, but the truth we can build our lives upon.
Links to resources referenced in today's episode:
What Is the Incarnation? | Desiring God
"O Holy Night" playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Fu7iYs0trkiGao6skgTYn?si=03c456027902405b
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In episode 6 of Season 7, Esther invites us to reflect on God's gift of faith, not faith as in "religion", but that which is necessary to walk with God and please Him. We are also invited to ask ourselves and answer the question, "What am I doing with this gift of faith?"
Links to resources referenced in today's episode:
Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do (Hardcover Book) - Paul David Tripp - PaulTripp.com – Paul Tripp Ministries, Inc.
God Has Allotted to Each a Measure of Faith - John Piper
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this fifth episode of Season 7, Esther focuses on God's gift of creation and reflects on the process and purpose of creation. Spoiler alert - creation is not an end itself.
Links to resources referenced in today's episode:
How many stars are in the universe? - Durango Downtown
Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do (Hardcover Book) - Paul David Tripp - PaulTripp.com – Paul Tripp Ministries, Inc.
What Creation Teaches Us about God - DTS Voice
The Marvel of Creation | Desiring God
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this fourth episode of Season 7, Esther reflects on the awesome truth that God desires an intimate relationship with us, and that prayer is one of the ways our relationship with Him is developed and maintained. She also shares a personal story about the person whose prayers have an ongoing impact in her life.
Links to articles referenced in today's episode:
God Wrote a Book | Desiring God by David Mathis, Executive Director, desiringGod.org.
What are the different types of prayer? | GotQuestions.org
7 Tips to a Better Prayer Life
Links to some of Esther's favorite prayers in the Bible:
2 Kings 19:14-19 (A prayer of king Hezekiah)
Psalms 139:1-18, 23,24 (A prayer of king David)
Ephesians 1:15-23 and Colossians 1:9-14 (Two of the apostle Paul’s prayers)
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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God has written a Book for us, an act of incomprehensible generosity. An act of grace. In this third episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, The Holy Bible. We are invited to reflect on what God says about His Book and consider some of the possible ways we can best utilize this amazing gift.
Links to articles referenced in today's episode:
God Wrote a Book | Desiring God by David Mathis, Executive Director, desiringGod.org.
17 Benefits to Reading the Entire Bible – kristen wetherell (wordpress.com)
Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
WORD…breathed – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. (wordpress.com)
fitlyspoken | A space to reflect, create, and share. (wordpress.com)
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In this second episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, grace, and invites listeners to join her in reflecting on two questions, "What is God's grace?" and "What are we doing with the grace of God?" The link to a playlist of several songs about the amazing grace of God is shared below. Listeners are encouraged to take note of the Bible verses shared in today's episode and prayerfully reflect on these verses.
The Grace of God Playlist (Spotify)
The addresses of WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate are, in the order listed, https://wordpress.com/view/asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com and https://wordpress.com/view/eadamsgrace.wordpress.com.
In this first episode of Season 7, Esther poses the question, "Is God generous?" and invites listeners to reflect on one of the gifts God gives and how they are using this gift. The addresses of WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate are, in the order listed, https://wordpress.com/view/asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com and https://wordpress.com/view/eadamsgrace.wordpress.com.
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Did you know that there is a tire-blowout season? In this episode the host describes characteristics of the tire-blowout season, reflects on life parallels or applications of causes of tire-blowouts and shares strategies for addressing these causes. The addresses of WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate are, in the order listed, https://wordpress.com/view/asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com and https://wordpress.com/view/eadamsgrace.wordpress.com.
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Do you know that you are surrounded by "a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith"? (Hebrews 12:1, NLT). Even if you are not one for crowds, this is a crowd that you will want to be part of when time is no more and, in the present, you can be encouraged by these witnesses who testify to "God's absolute faithfulness" (Hebrews 12:1, AMP).
The host, as part of her birthday celebration, reflects via prose on the faithfulness of God in her life, with the hope that listeners will reflect on His faithfulness to them.
The thought of loving ourselves well may seem self-centered; however, listeners are reminded that loving ourselves well does not originate with us or within us. In addition, several aspects of what it means to love ourselves well are explored.
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The need for comfort is a universal human need. Various sources of comfort exist but the true source of all comfort is God. Listeners are encouraged to allow God to provide the comfort they need.
Everyone experiences rejection and rejection has an impact. In this episode we will reflect on:
- Several effects of unhealed rejection
- The God given antidote for the effects of rejection
Is it the length of one's life that defines it as fully lived or are there other factors? The life of Sarah, a female Biblical character, is used to explore this question in today's episode.
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Listeners are invited to reflect on what it would mean personally to, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can," a quote from tennis legend, Arthur Ashe. In addition, listeners are reminded that God, the Creator, still brings life out of chaos and ruin.
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Our digestive system is critical to our well-being. In this episode, fascinating facts about the physical digestive system are shared together with indicators that the digestive system needs cleansing, and a resource to aid in the spring cleaning of the digestive system. In addition, the spiritual digestive system and strategies for cleansing the spiritual digestive system are discussed.
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In this episode listeners are invited to reflect on their beliefs about God and how they and their lives would be different if they fully believed what God has revealed about Himself. Consider listening with a journal so that you can record your responses to the questions posed.
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Six thousand plus per day. That is the estimated number of thoughts the average person has daily. How do we know which ones to hold and which to discard? Listeners are presented with strategies to aid in the decision-making process necessary to spring clean the mind.
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The true meaning of Christmas is found in the Resurrection of Christ Jesus. In this episode, the Resurrection of Christ Jesus is celebrated as a historical fact with personal meaning. Listeners are invited to reflect on what the Resurrection of Jesus means to them, personally.
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How do we see with our hearts? How does the condition of our hearts impact our vision? These are two of the questions reflected on in today's episode.
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Spring, in the Western world, typically is the season of the year when we engage in decluttering. Too often, however, we can focus on the physical clutter that we can see but overlook the clutter that is within us. In season 5, the host focuses on decluttering three areas: the heart, the mind, and the gut. In this episode, the focus is on spring cleaning or decluttering the heart.
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Is our work only a way to pay our bills or make a living? If we knew that our work matters to God would our perspective about our work change? Let us reflect on these questions in the context of what it means to love our work well.
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The thought of loving strangers well may seem far-fetched. In this episode we reflect on three aspects of loving strangers well: allowing God’s light to be visible in us; making changes to correct or improve how we evaluate people we meet for the first time (and everyone else); and acts of kindness.
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There are varied ways to demonstrate love to those we identify as our loves ones. The episode reflects on three aspects of loving our loved ones well: sharing challenges; having difficult conversations; and, creating opportunities to keep learning about those we love.
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This episode explores aspects of loving ourselves: caring for our spirits, souls, and body, and accepting God's invitations.
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In this episode, the question, "Am I loving well?" is posed and explored in the context of loving God. Elements of loving God well are discussed.
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This episode shares the words of Mary, the mother of Jesus in her encounter with her cousin Elizabeth.
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In this episode we are invited to slow down and reflect on the God who became flesh to redeem us.
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The episode defines adoration by focusing on one of its synonyms, worship. It highlights the truth that worship is a lifestyle, not something that is done at an appointed time.
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At the heart of thanks giving is the recognition that we are the recipients of God's good gifts. Advent is the season of preparing inwardly for the celebration of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, the Greatest Gift.
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In this episode, we revisit content of the episode, "Gratitude: Its benefits, challenges to being grateful, and tips for cultivating gratitude."
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In this episode we reflect on whether we can live fully depending only on ourselves.
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Human memory is fascinating and can be problematic. Too often, we remember things we would be better off forgetting and forget the things we desperately need to remember. In this episode we will reflect on our tendency to "misremember" and review several memory aids.
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Everyone experiences rejection and rejection has an impact. In this episode we will reflect on some of the effects of rejection and the God given antidote.
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Faith is essential to our relationship with God. In today's episode we will look at a Biblical definition of faith and reflect on some of the factors that can strengthen and weaken our faith.
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This episode introduces the theme for Season II, "Season." "Season" is a process of transformation and we will begin to reflect on God's process of seasoning His children. Ephesians 2:10, serves as the foundation Scripture verse.
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Moving forward can be challenging and moreso when we are moving into the unknown. In this episode we consider factors that can help us to face the unknown and move forward.
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As humans, complaining seems to come easier to us than giving thanks. But gratitude has many documented benefits. In this episode we will review a definition of gratitude, some of its benefits, some of the challenges to practicing gratitude, and several tips to cultivating a life of gratitude.
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Much of our growth occurs in the context of relationships, and there are conditions that promote growth and thriving. This episode focuses on several of these growth conditions.
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In this episode, you are invited to reflect on God's love by responding to the following questions: If God's love was a chair, how would you sit in His love? If God's love was a house, would you accept His invitation to enter in and be at home in His love?
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We all need to be comforted at some point in our life's journey and God provides comfort. In this episode we will reflect on the question of whether His comfort is enough, some of the ways His comfort comes to us, and the reality that we get to choose if we will accept or reject His comfort.
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It is human nature to try to make sense of our experiences. We ask questions in our meaning making efforts, and with our answers create stories, narratives that influence our lives and the lives of those with whom we are in relationship. In this episode we will reflect on two questions, "Why?" and "What?"
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What would you do when your resources are about to run out and you are asked to put the needs of someone you do not know, above your own? What would make you obey such an audacious request?
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Who writes a story or tells the story influences what is told and how it is told. This episode focuses on two storytellers, fear and faith. The following Scriptures are included in the episode in the order they appear: Hebrews 11:1; Romans:8:31, 37; Isaiah 43:4; Ephesians 1:6; Deuteronomy 31:6; Matthew 28:20; 1 Kings 8:56; Hebrews 6:18; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 93.
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Reflections on a quote by tennis legend, Arthur Ashe, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."