Love's an Action Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Moments of reflection and introspection to help foster a deeper connection with Christ. Learn how to overcome the challenges that block us from living a fulfilling life in Christ.
Immerse and Exchange. For when life gives us questions.
In this week's episode, we cover the story of Jarius. Found in Mark 5, we learn about a man who's daughter is dying and how we have the permission to hope, even when our circumstances would say otherwise.
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Immerse and Exchange. For when life gives us questions.
In this week's episode, we cover the story of Naaman. Found in 2 Kings 5, at first glance, this seems to be a story about healing and God's power. If we delve a bit deeper, we find a few more life lessons that are applicable in our everyday lives and struggles.
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How can we cling to what is good when our circumstances would dictate otherwise? Do we believe good will come although we can't see it? Listen to this devotional for spiritual insight on how to endure when you just don't want to.
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Do you ever feel scared to follow your dreams or do what you know to be right, because you’re afraid you might be standing alone? Well in this devotional, I’d like us to consider the good that happens when we decide to keep building our arks.
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What does it mean to be found wanting? King Belshazzar hears this judgement through Daniel's interpretation before he dies. How does this apply to you and me today? What can we learn from this story (found in Daniel 5) about the power found in choice, the realities of decision-making, and how to overcome when we feel unsettled. Also, if there are questions about how King Belshazzar is connected to King Nebuchadnezzar, I have posted additional commentary at the end of this devotional: https://www.lovesanaction.com/to-be-found-wanting/
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What is the cost that we pay when we allow darkness and bitterness to remain within our hearts? If we aren't careful, it will be a price far too steep. In this devotional, we take a look at Moses and the Israelites in Kadesh. Why was hitting a rock such a devastating choice for Moses and Aaron?
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Explore the calling of three disciples, Job's response to his friends, and Christ on the cross to gain valuable insight on the importance of how we enter the narrow gate, and why it's important to be open to what God is asking us to forsake, or leave behind.
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When situations are overwhelming, it's typical for us to start to feel exhausted. How do we overcome our weariness so that we are able to reap in due season?
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In this devotional, listen to a short Bible Study on our need to be right, and how it impacts are overall wellbeing. When pride and ego gets in the way, how do we adjust so that we can let God's light shine through? Afterall, it is okay to be wrong sometimes.
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In Psalm 121, we read that our help comes from God, but we may not always feel as though God is present. In this quick devotional, let's explore the story of Daniel in the lions' den, taking a look at what led up to that moment, and how Daniel's choices might inspire our own.
Have you ever been in a season for longer than you had hoped? I know I have, and sometimes the weariness can feel overwhelming. In this devotional, I share some lessons learned on perseverance from the night the disciples went fishing but caught no fish.
Sometimes we struggle to take genuine accountability, because we aren't sure what it looks like. The scriptures however, give us some much needed insight in the story of King David and Joab, when King David decides to go against God, and conducts a census of the Israelites.
Acceptance and submission can feel quite difficult when we place our will in God's will. Nevertheless, it is in this same place that we can experience the fullness of God's love and wisdom in our lives.
In the chaos, struggles, and trials of this world, we might think we are safe from the darkness, but it still will try to find a way to enter. How do we hold onto God's light, while removing what should not belong in our lives?
In this quick audio devotional, the topic of spiritual gifts are explored. In particular, the feelings of not being satisfied with the gifts you have and envying the gifts of others. We'll take a look at the story of Samuel, and what it means to be called by God.
Found in Matthew 25, Jesus gave us this parable to show us the necessity of being prepared for His return. What else can we learn from the choices these women made? Let's take a look in this quick devotional soundbite.
It’s not easy to watch the fabric of our society become undone – but it’s prophetic. So what do we do this knowledge? How do we face living in the toes? Let's see what we can learn from Daniel 2 and King Nebuchadnezzar's dream in this week's devotional soundbite.
Have you ever found it challenging to keep believing in God's ability to deliver? In this devotional, we focus on the woman with the issue of blood and the power in God to be found when exercising our faith.
A quick spiritual soundbite that explores what it takes to answer God's call, and then stay committed to the journey.
What does it mean in James 5, when we're told to establish our hearts? How will that help us during these unprecedented times? Learn more in this week's devotional thought.
We often focus on Peter's denial, which is a relevant story to learn from, but it is also important that we think about Peter's restoration. Christ, before ascending to heaven, took the time to speak with Peter one-on-one to build him back up, after such a heart-breaking betrayal. Listen now for a quick inspirational moment from lessons found in the Bible.
What do we do when we are in the depths of our despair and our situation doesn't seem to be changing? We learn to be great where we are.
We've all had experiences that cause us to want to seek justice. We want our wrongs to be righted. Where to we draw the line between justice and vengeance? And why does vengeance belong to God? Check out this devotional soundbite now!
It's easy to make a goal, but much harder to follow through. What does it take to get where we want to go? How does Christ fit into this journey?
When we feel the needs and desires of our hearts not being met, we may ponder - what will God provide? In this brief motivational message, we'll take a closer look at that question.
Does acceptance mean that we have to give up? Not necessarily. Find out how a simple package delivery error led to learning more about the power of acceptance and how it helps us to move forward.
It’s easy to focus on what is behind us because we’ve already experienced it. But life keeps moving forward, so how do we keep reaching towards Christ when life beckons us to stand still?
When we're facing challenges, we may think - I need to fight against what's happening. But what if we first surrendered ourselves to God's will. What choice would we make next?