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Find hope, encouragement and a deeper relationship with Christ as author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice shares her own story of finding freedom from the past and leads you in prayers for your own healing.

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Have you struggled with feeling insignificant?  Be encouraged today as we talk about how God can use you in everyday life. We'll explore Matthew 5:14 in this devotion for women. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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How do you delight in the law of the Lord, as it says in Psalm 1? Find out how on today's episode of Abide in Jesus.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Don’t you hate it when you’re going through something hard, and someone gives you a platitude? It’s almost like they’re just telling you to smile and get over it. But some things are really hard to get over. Some things leave you broken, the shattered pieces of your heart and life seem to be everywhere.  But there is a way to step out of despair and find your joy again. Find out how on today’s episode of Abide in Jesus.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In this special episode I am inviting you to join the launch team for my newest Bible Study, Tools for Spiritual Freedom, an Ephesians Bible Study for women.

If you are interested find out more here. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In today's Bible study with me, I'll share with you 4 powerful verses on God's love for you and show you how to get the Word from your head into your heart. Find faith and encouragement for today as you listen to freedom in Christ Devotional.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In today's  Bible Study with me, we are looking at Ephesians 1:5 and at the fact that God chose you. If you have struggled with rejection, this episode will bless you. Find faith and encouragement for today as you listen to freedom in Christ Devotion.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you ever felt God's prompting to step out in faith on something, not knowing what was on the other side of that step? You may feel fearful, and others may not believe in you. Today, we're discussing what to do when what God has put on your heart looks impossible.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you ever heard yourself say,  I don't feel forgiven by God, and then you struggle with shame and condemnation?  Today on the podcast, I'll help you break free of not feeling forgiven.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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You have heard so much about forgiving others, but what about forgiving yourself? What about letting go of shame and condemnation, the feeling that you deserve to be punished for mistakes and wrong decisions in your life? Today I’m going to show you how to forgive yourself. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you struggled with the idea of forgiveness? You want to forgive, but it feels like if you do, it means the offender got away with what they did. And to top it all off, how do you actually do it?
Today, on abide in Jesus, I’ll show you how to forgive. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In today's Christian devotional for women, we talk about defeating fear and doubt. How do you do it? You'll find practical steps and encouragement to strengthen yourself in the Lord, so that you can be strong and courageous, knowing that the Lord is with you.

We take a look at how David strengthened himself in the Lord, and see how we ourselves can use his example to defeat doubt and fear in our own lives.

Bible devotionals for women that encourage, inspire, uplift, and help us to apply God's Word together.

Are you looking for a Bible Study for Christian Women? Carolyn has written several!

Books by Carolyn Rice
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Healing the Father Wound: A Bible study for Women through the gospel of Mark https://amzn.to/3XVVlkq
Loved by the Father: A Women's Bible Study through John and first John https://amzn.to/3DCuKRm
God Sees your Tears: 3o Prayers for Comfort and Healing https://amzn.to/3RrObSy
Lord, Heal My Heart: A Daily Devotional https://amzn.to/3Hy8Bok

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Find your copy of Healing the Father Wound here.

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you wanted divine direction from the Lord, but you're not even sure how? Today I'll share with you a few ways you can put yourself in a position to hear from the Lord for divine direction and share how these things have worked in my own life. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you ever found yourself in circumstances that left your faith in pieces and your mind swirling with questions? "God, where are you?" might come from your mouth. Today, I'll share with you some encouragement and practical steps to take when you find yourself in that place. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you ever wondered what receiving the Kingdom of God like a little child actually means? Today, we'll discover what this actually means and you'll gain practical steps to Receive the Kingdom of God as a child.

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Matthew Henry's commentary

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you struggled to believe God's love for you? After experiencing abuse and trauma in my life, I struggled too. Today I'm sharing 3 things that helped me overcome feeling unloved, so that you too, can become confident in God's love for you. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Do you struggle with the negative words people have spoken over you, even years ago?  Do you find that those words play over and over in your mind? Today, I'm going to give you six ways to replace those negative thoughts so that you can finally walk in peace.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you struggled to trust God with your doubts or fears, or wondered if he'd come through for you? Some days are heavy with questions, and discouragement beckons. Today I share a short devotional to help you overcome those places where you're struggling and ask God to become so real to you in those moments. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you found yourself in a waiting season? 
And during that season, have you struggled with doubt or fear?
I myself have been there, and today, I'll share with you three things you can do when you find yourself waiting on God.  

All scriptures not noted are in the NKJV. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Do you ever feel like you're just unworthy? Or that no matter what you do, you're just not enough? Today, I'm sharing 10 verses that will help you take back your self worth, and also, what to do with them when thoughts of unworthiness come.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our heart. 
But how do we actually do that? 
Some of us don't know how, because we've grown up in dysfunction and were taught that our decisions and choices were not our own to make. 
Today, I'm going to share with you five things you can put into practice today to start you on that journey of guarding your heart. 

All Scripture not noted in this podcast was taken from the NKJV. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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When you find yourself in a storm, all manner of feelings may be your companions. People around you may be giving plattidudes that don't really help at all. Today, I'm going to share you with some things that have helped me get through the storms in my own life.  You'll find comfort, encouragement and practical tips to help you get through the storms in your life. 

Find your copy of Healing the Father Wound here.

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you tried to forgive, just let things go, yet a person in your life keeps on with their behavior? Today, we're talking about how to deal with offense as Christian, and I'll show you where the Bible says we are to confront and have boundaries, and also how to implement these truths into everyday life.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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How do you deal with Discouragement as a Christian? 

Today we're looking at Mark 5:21-43 and the story of Jairus, and what to do when you face discouragement as a Christian. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you found yourself stuck between God's promise and a past that invites you to stay there? Today,  find 4 practical ways to walk out the tombs of the past and into God's promise for you. 

Find your copy of Healing the Father Wound here.

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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3 ways to protect your peace,

Have you felt empty, like you're always giving and you just can't give anymore? Today, I will give you 3 ways to protect your peace that I have implemented in my own life. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In this podcast, I'm going to be sharing the parable of the Sower with you. This is one of the most famous and talked about bible stories, and I'm going to be explaining it in detail.

If you're struggling with things going wrong in your life, or if you're just feeling down, then this video might be for you. I'll be discussing the 5 things that could be stealing your promise, and I'll give you some tips on how to get your promise back. 

This is a great biblical study that is inspired by Day 7 of my Bible Study, Healing the Father Wound.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Do hurtful words spoken over you play over and over in your mind?  Today, we'll look at some of the words that were spoken over Jesus, and I'll give you a prayer to pray for healing from every hurtful word spoken against you. 

Scripture in the podcast is from the NKJV.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In this Bible study, we'll be looking at the passage from Mark 3:13 among other scriptures. This is a great passage to reflect on if you have been feeling like you didn't matter, or that you were unwanted, as it speaks to our identity in Christ.

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Join me in this Bible study with me as we explore Day 5 of Healing the Father Wound, A Women's bible study through the Gospel of Mark.  As we talk, I hope you'll see that you are not an afterthought in God's plan for your life!

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns over and over again? In this video, we'll be looking at Mark 2:21 –in Day 4 of the Healing the Father Wound Bible Study. Join me as we learn to let go of the old and pray to Jesus to Heal our Broken Hearts.

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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I'm sharing a journey into the heart of Jesus and how He helps us in overcoming condemnation. I discuss the passage from Mark 2:17 in which Jesus eats with tax collectors, and how this passage can help us overcome condemnation.

Condemnation is a common obstacle that we face on our journey into God. But by looking at Jesus' example, we can learn how to overcome condemnation and live faithfully in the face of our critics.

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Have you been crying out to God about situation in your life, with no change? Have you begun to wonder if you'll always suffer with this? Today, as we study the passage where Jesus heals the leper, I'll share hope, a declaration and something to add to your own prayers. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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You know God has a plan, but how do you follow it? And how do you know what His plan is for you? Today, in our Bible study series, we'll take a look at the most important part of following God's plan for your life. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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A look ahead at 2023 and an invitation for you. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Have you been struggling with the thoughts that maybe God has forgotten that He didn't hear your prayer, or maybe you've done something wrong? You find yourself feeling alone, invisible and discouraged. Today, I want to encourage your heart, and give you steps to take when you feel forgotten and alone. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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What do you do when you are walking along in your Christian life, and get hit with brokenness or circumstances that seem overwhelming? You want to stand firm, but the mountains in your life seem so big. Today, I'll show you how you can stand firm in your faith and not let circumstances overwhelm you.

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Sometimes you just can't find the words. Your heart is too broken, your emotions overwhelming, or the situation just seems too big. Today, I'm going to show you how to Pray the Word of God over your life for any situation. 

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Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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You want to do what God says and forgive. Yet the pain and anger are so overwhelming. You also may feel like that if you forgive, it means that they just got away with it. Today I'm going to share with you a prayer you can pray to forgive, and also give some ways you can continue to heal from the hurt that was caused you. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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Do you struggle with thoughts that you're not enough or you can't do anything right? You want to enter into an authentic relationship with God, but you are continually reminded of your shortcomings, either in your own thoughts or by those around you. Today, I'll give you two things that will help you overcome those thoughts of not enough. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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What does God say about anxiety?  

Today I'll share what God says about anxiety and how you can start on a journey of healing from the anxious thoughts that whirl in your mind all day and keep you up at night. 

You'll find seven verses that help with anxiety, some things you can do, encouragment and a prayer for you. 

Carolyn Rice is an author and Bible teacher. She overcame her past by sitting at the feet of Jesus, and she's written several books on finding freedom in Christ. You can find out more about Carolyn and her books at CarolynsBooks.com

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In this episode you will learn how to break the lie of rejection and walk free from the enemy trying to steal your worth and value. 

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Today we're looking at some of our spiritual blessings in Christ. You'll be able to take that truth and walk it out in your own life, not allowing the lies of the enemy to make you feel insignificant or unworthy anymore.

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Have you struggled with negative thoughts battering your mind, and you felt like you just couldn't make it stop?

Have you struggled with knowing what God's Word says in your head, but not really getting it deep down, in your core?

I have been there too, dear friend.

And today, I'm going to talk about how to combat negative thoughts and the lies of the enemy  by meditating on the word of God day and night, and also talk abouthowto meditate the word of God day and night.  

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Do you wonder what God's purpose is for you? 
Do you sometimes wonder if you're making any kind of difference, or if you matter?

Today we talk about how to walk out God's purpose for you. 

You'll find encouragement, scripture and examples of how to walk out God's purpose in everyday life. 

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Have you ever felt like you've been forgotten, like you've watched as other people received the healing you prayed for? 

In this episode, Carolyn shares her own story of feeling forgotten and like nothing would ever be different. Yet God does not forget anyone. 

You'll find eight scriptures that can comfort you, and a prayer you can pray for your own healing and comfort. 

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There were times the battles I was in seemed so fierce, so dark.  The situations, circumstances and emotions seemed to be yelling much louder than God's still small voice. At times, they seemed bigger than God, and I was overwhelmed. 

Have you felt overwhelmed in the battles of life? Like things were so dark, you wondered how God was going to be able to help you? 

Today I share my story of how God helped me overcome the overwhelm during the battles and give some encouragement and a prayer for you. 

If you have felt alone in the battles, have a listen, and find encouragement to keep moving forward. 

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Have you ever wondered how you can forgive or let things go, especially when it looks like the person got away with what they did? 
When you think of letting it go, does anger rise up within you?
Do you want justice?

Today, find out how to surrender things to God and move forward, even when you haven't seen justice yet. 

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Have you experienced abandonment or isolation in your life? Have you felt forsaken?

You can overcome these feelings and walk the peace and security God has for you. 

Join Carolyn today as she shares how to overcome when you've been abandoned and forsaken. 

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Do you want to experience Jesus' healing in your heart and in your life? Are you tired of the brokenness?

Today, discover 5 things to do when you want Jesus to heal your broken heart. Each one comes from Carolyn's own journey of healing from the past.

Come away feeling like you're not the only one, experience God's truth being spoken over your life, and find practical things to implement in your own life. 

You don't have to stay in that place of brokenness anymore. 

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Are you struggling with shame, anxiety, fear, or brokenness? Do you feel like everyone else has it altogether, and you're just a mess?  
In this episode Carolyn shares he own struggles with these things and what God showed her about being broken before Him.  

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Have you struggled with words spoken over you, words that play over and over in your mind? Carolyn struggled with these same things, and shares how she used the Word of God to win the battle going on in her mind. 

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Have you encountered circumstances in your life that seem like mountains? 
Today, Carolyn shares how she learned how to use the Sword of the Spirit in her everday life when circumstances rose up like mountains before her. 

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Have you let go of dreams you once had? Have you felt that were too broken, too old, too young, too _________________?  Discover how to go from broken dreams to walking in God's purposes for you. 

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Today, learn how to implement prayer into your life and let go of the lie that you're not doing enough, or comparing your prayer life to someone else's. 

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Greater is He that is in You.  1John 4:4 says it all.

But what about when you feel   like God isn't there?

Today, learn what to do when you feel alone,
to come back into that truth that God is with you, 
and walk in God's peace. 

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Have you ever followed God's leading, expecting to walk into the good things He has for you, and instead you find yourself in the midst of a spiritual battle of some sort? 
You find yourself asking, "Why is this happening?"

Join author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice to find out 3 things to do when you encounter spiritual warfare that will help you keep moving forward. 

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Have you struggled with such brokenness that you wondered if God could really give you beauty for ashes? 

In this episode we'll talk about: 

  • Realizing your worth in God's eyes
  • How God turns your mourning to joy
  • How God gives beauty for ashes
  • How God gives you the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
  • Learning how to surrender the pain and brokenness to God
  • Receiving who God says you are

You don't have to stay in that place of brokenness, Listen today. 

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Have you wondered if what has happened to you, or things you've done have disqualified you from walking out God's plan for your life?

Join author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice today as she talks about finding your way onto the path God has for you. 

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Do you struggle with worry or anxiety?

Come find out how the Lord spoke to Carolyn about worry in an antique store, and the Bible verse that helps her most with worry. 

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Find hope and comfort in this episode as Carolyn shares 14 Bible verses she herself found comfort from as she was on her journey of emotional and spiritual healing.  

All Scriptures are from the World English Bible. 

Hebrew definition is from the Strong's Concordance. 

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Have you found yourself in that place of waiting? Wondering, "When, God, When?"

Do God's promises seem so far off that discouragement has taken hold of your heart?

Join Carolyn today as she shares her own experience of waiting, and shares 5 things you can do to ward off that hopelessness and discouragement that can come while waiting on God's promises to manifest in your life. 

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when you come to a place where it's time to walk away from an unhealthy relationship, what do you do? 

Join Carolyn today as she shares 3 prayers she prayed while facing the pain of letting go of an unhealthy relationship. 

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Have you heard that you should meditate God's Word, but don't know what it means or how you should even do it? 

Join author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice as she explains what meditate the Word means and how to put it into practice in your life. 

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Has experience taught you that you can't trust anyone? 

Come and find encouragement as Carolyn shares her own story of struggling to trust the Lord and what she did to overcome not truly trusting Him. 

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Has this world or experience left you feeling insignificant, or that you had no worth or value? 
Learn how to take back your significance and walk in your purpose today. 

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We all want to be good ground for the word. 

But what if we don't even know where to start, or we struggle with getting time to even be in the word?

Find practical ways that you can use today to be good ground for the word no matter what season of life you are in, by looking at the parable of the Sower with Author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice 

Listen today. 

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How do you discern who is healthy to be around, and who is not? 

How do you tell, especially after living in dysfunction, who will model healthy behaviors for you and help you out of the dysfunction?

Author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice shares her own story of coming out of dysfunction, and learning how to discern who was for her and who was not. 

Learn how to choose life giving relationships. Listen today. 

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Have you found yourself dealing with things you thought you'd already dealt with? Have you been blindsided by discouragement? 
Find steps to deal with these things and have Carolyn pray for you on this episode of Abide in Jesus. 
All scripture is from the World English Bible.

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Do you struggle with feeling empty, alone, abandoned? 
Do you wonder why you've experienced the pain and suffering in your life?
Find out how to fill those empty those places in your heart and soul. 

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Why was the man with the withered hand courageous, and what can we learn from him to be courageous in our own lives? 
Find out today. 

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Have you struggled with seeing yourself by the way others have defined you? By the way you've been treated, or the things you've been through?

Find encouragement as you hear a sample devotion from Carolyn's book, Lord, Heal my Heart and she prays for you today. 

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Have you felt discouraged, or run into situations that just seem to paralyze your faith? 

Carolyn shares her story of a situation that continually paralyzed her faith, and how she overcame it. 

In this episode you'll find encouragement and hope to keep moving forward when things look like they will never change, and Carolyn will pray for you to be encouraged. 

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On a journey of emotional and spiritual healing, does God always take us in a straight line from point A to that place of healing? 

What does the journey actually look like?

Come find out today. 

Includes a prayer for healing the broken heart. 

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Do you feel like you have to be good enough before you can follow Jesus? That you have to get it all together or start working on yourself first? Today, we take a look at a passage in the Gospel of Mark and look at what it means to follow Jesus and let Him do the work in you. 

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An Introduction to the Abide in Jesus podcast, where you will find hope, encouragement and a deeper relationship with Christ as author and Bible teacher Carolyn Rice shares her own story of freedom from the past and leads you in prayers for your own healing.  In this episode, Carolyn introduces herself and reads a sample devotion from her book, Lord, Heal My Heart.