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Pat's View: Inspirational stories

Patricia Holland Sharing Inspirational Stories For Everyday Life

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Welcome to Pat’s View! Our view is affected by our circumstances, beliefs and even what we CAN’T see. That’s why I am so thankful that the Bible gives us a clear lens to view life, so I’m zooming in to take a closer look. Please join me as I view life through the lens of God’s Word to live a blessed life! Don't forget to subscribe to the show!
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The GO TO PODCAST for great bible and christian stories for kids. ________________________________________ Are your children sitting at the back of the car moaning and groaning because they’re bored? They want to be entertained, but you don’t want them to be on your iPhone or iPad playing idle games. You want their brain to be nourished, and for them to grow spiritually each day. But at the same time be entertained! Am I right? Yes? Great! That's why we have this awesome podcast for kids. He ...
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Today's story is about David Livingstone - a missionary and explorer who travelled to Africa to tell others about Jesus. The life of David Livingstone begins in the town of Blantyre, Scotland. He was born to devoted Christian parents, and at a very young age David developed a love for the outdoors and exploring. One day David climbed to a very high…
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Check out my website at https:///patriciaholland.org for more inspirational posts. I'm so excited about the story that I have to tell you today. This story happened about 115 years ago, but it has a direct effect on my life. I even have a couple of options for you! Video It is NOT perfect...ahh! So frustrating!! Audio link I want to tell you about …
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We have an EXCITING announcement for you today! You don't want to miss out on what's coming in October! Find a comfortable spot and listen to Esther and Poppy and their latest secret project! Website: https://www.gigistorylibrary.com.au/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE SHOP OUR BOOKS DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOOKS Special effect editing: Annie Thornton music credit: ht…
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The war was over and Corrie ten boom was back in Germany. She was there to speak to some young people about the riches that we have in Christ Jesus. I wish there was a recording of that teaching! In her book of stories called “Amazing Love”, she explains that although Germans are very reserved, she invited her audience to stay for a discussion afte…
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Today's story is found in your Bibles - you can read it in Luke 17:11-19 - Jesus heals 10 lepers. It all started with ten men who were very sick. They had leprosy—a sickness where they had red lumps and bumps on their body. The worst part about leprosy was nobody could touch you, or else they’d get sick, too! So the ten men with leprosy weren’t all…
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Today's story is about a little girl called Elodie who finds out an amazing secret... Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a little girl and her name was Elodie. She lived in a simple village with her father, mother, and baby brother. Elodie’s favourite thing to do was read books, pick flowers in the butterfly meadow, and bake yummy tre…
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Today's story is found in the book of Genesis 11:1-9. All about the greatest tower in the world back in bible times: The tower of Babel. Jambo! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! We’re saying hello in different languages. What language do you speak? If you’re listening to this story, you are hearing it in English. Some of you can speak other languages, like Mand…
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What's on our bookshelf today? Let's see which one of our books Poppy has for us today.... ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Today's GIGI book of the month is "Stompy's Rainforest Adventures: A collection of stories based on the Fruits of the Spirit." Today's story is called "Stompy runs aw…
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Today’s story is about a little seahorse that feels sad because he isn't like anyone else. He wants to be a turtle, an octopus or a Manta Ray and does not embrace who God made him to be. Below the waters of the deep blue Sea, lived Splash, a tiny seahorse. Early one morning, Splash glanced up to the waters above. It looked so pretty with the rays o…
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Today’s story is very special as it is written by 7 year old Zaira Lace. This story is about Little M the lion and how he learns that it's important to listen to your parents. Once upon a time there was a cute lion cub called Little M. He was mischievous and cheeky but lots of fun. His name was special because he was named after his dad, Mighty, th…
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What's on our bookshelf today? Let's see which one of our books Poppy has for us today.... ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Today's GIGI book of the month is "Mei and Ginger: the turtle dilemma." This story is based on the fruit of the spirit: Self-control. Meiling Jade Carter is excited a…
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Today’s story is about Peter the disciple of Jesus - when an Angel miraculously breaks him free from prison. Peter’s heart was pounding fast, faster than it ever had before. He didn’t dare sit down, in case a rat crawled over his lap again. At least, he thought it had been a rat. It was pitch black in the prison cell, and he really couldn’t tell wh…
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Isaiah 61:3 shows us a dynamic picture of Jesus the Joy Bringer comforting the mourer. to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. There are ma…
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Today's story is about a little boy called Lucas who gets invited to a birthday party that none of his friends wanted to go to. Here is a sneak peek Lining up outside his classroom, Lucas was joined by some of his friends. “Hey, did you get an invitation to Miguel’s party?” he asked his friend Casey. “Of course. The whole class got one,” said Casey…
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This month, we have an amazing story of a very brave woman called Harriet Tubman. She was a slave many years ago and had a sad life - however, that did not stop her from living a full life - instead she helped rescue many slaves. Here is a sneak peek A long, long time ago, in a country called the United States of America, there lived a little girl.…
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This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50. Here is a sneak peek... The baker’s glared at Joseph. How dare he give me this interpretation! I don’t believe it one bit; he thought. But when he remembered the interpretations were from God and no…
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This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50. Here is a sneak peek... With his hands tied together with rope and his bare feet walking across the hot sand of the desert, he gave his life to God and prayed that the Lord would be with him as he e…
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This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50. Here is a sneak peek... He finally landed sharply on his back at the bottom of the well. The impact stole his breath, and it left him winded and in pain. But there was no one there to save him. He w…
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This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50. Here is a sneak peek... Meanwhile, Joseph had almost reached the spot where his brothers sat talking, completely unaware of their murderous scheming. He smiled as he drew closer, waving to them, but…
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Where in the world are Poppy and Esther today? They are at The Great Barrier Reef - it's wonderful to see God's creation. Tune in to listen to the whole story. Mei and Ginger's books: coming soon! Books will be available end of September or early October. Buy 30 days with Jesus audio devotional VISIT OUR WEBSITE VISIT OUR SHOP DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOO…
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"When they finally reached the place called ‘Gihon’, Nathan the prophet helped Solomon get down from the donkey. All the people and Solomon’s friends crowded around him and Zadok the priest brought out a horn of oil. Solomon knelt down on his knees. Zadok poured the oil onto Solomon’s head and said, “Solomon, God has made you the new king of Israel…
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Where in the world are Poppy and Esther today? They are in China visiting the great wall. Come on an adventure and find out amazing facts. Also, you will hear about another great wall that is in heaven. You can read all about the heavenly city in Revelation 21:11 & 18. Tune in to listen to the whole story. Buy 30 days with Jesus audio devotional VI…
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Naomi wandered back to the door that led to the garden and sat on one of the wooden benches Grandpa had made. Her gumboots made a noise on the tiles as she scraped them back and forth, back and forth. Then she heard a noise. Grandma! She thought. It was Grandma. But to Naomi’s disappointment, Grandma wasn’t heading her way. She was walking to the f…
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Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are helping aunty Nena at the farm - can you guess why? Tune in to listen to the whole story. Buy the night storm audiobook Visit our website: Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Email us: stories4gigi@gmail.com BUY O…
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“Someone must go and destroy the followers of Jesus in Damascus,” one of the Jewish leaders said one day. “I will go,” Saul said boldly. “I will go and destroy them all.” Saul and a group of men got onto their horses and began the long journey to Damascus. Once they had found Jesus’ followers, Saul would take them to Jerusalem and punish them there…
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Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are on riding camels AND they also see pyramids. Tune in to listen to the whole story. Mei and Ginger the turtle dilemma Visit our website: Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Email us: stories4gigi@gmail.com BUY OUR …
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In the very beginning, way, way back in time, before any people or animals or plants existed, the whole earth was empty and dark. Everything was still. But God saw our little planet. He had made a plan at the beginning of time to create this world, and now it was time for Him to begin His work. He spoke with a loud voice and said, “Let there be lig…
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Today is our very last episode of 2022! We will read a few chapters of our free audiobook Mary's Big New - don't forget to download it. See you in February 2023 with brand-new stories! Tune in to listen to the whole story. VISIT OUR WEBSITE MARY'S BIG NEWS AUDIOBOOK VISIT OUR SHOP DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOOKS Special effect editing: James Wagner music c…
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"Stompy was very excited! The rainforest was looking wonderful just in time for Christmas. Day and night, Stompy couldn’t stop talking about Christmas. All she cared about was having the biggest Christmas tree, the best decorated house, all the food she could eat, and all the presents she would get. She might even get more gifts than all of her fri…
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Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are cruising the Seine River! They are visiting the city of lights! Tune in to listen to the whole story. Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira CHECK-OUT MEI AND GINGER BOOK VISIT OUR SHOP BUY THE AUDIOBOOKS music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Email us: s…
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"Bethany saw everyone’s heads turn to look behind them, and she tried to peek past the people to see what was going on. As she looked, she saw the flash of the Egyptian army’s armour reflecting in the sun’s bright rays. Bethany remembered how those soldiers had whipped and beaten her parents when they lived in Egypt. Fear rose up inside her. “Moses…
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Poppy and Esther are on an Island doing mission work with aunty Nena. They are up high in a treehouse. Where do you think they are? Tune in to find out. BOOK OF THE MONTH: Willow and the runaway horse Check Zoe's colouring of Mei and Ginger Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Email us: stories4gigi@gmai…
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https://www.patriciaholland.org/home/gods-love-letter/ Have you ever received a love letter that was so precious to you that you had to save it…tuck it away in a safe place. So amazing that through the years you retrieved it again and again to savor the sweet words? It’s only a jumble of words, written on plain piece of paper, stuffed inside an env…
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I am so sorry if you came to this to .pdf to listen to this podcast. I made a mistake. I just changed the challenge. Here's the link for the postcast download link for audio. https://traffic.libsyn.com/patriciaholland/choice_to_rejoice.mp3 I'd love to hear from you if you want to join the 7 Day A Choice to Rejoice Challenge. Here's the sign up for …
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Hey! You can learn more about me at https://www.patriciaholland.org Have you ever opened your Bible and a promise seemed to jump off the page? I mean it came so alive to you that if felt like it was written just for you? So of course, you reread the verse. It felt like God was talking to you personally and that this promise was for you. And because…
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"After breakfast, Thomas watched sulkily as his brother wheeled his bike out of the garage next to Mikey’s. “You can come next time, okay?” Said Josh. Thomas nodded and watched as they rode down the hill, waving goodbye. ‘I can’t wait till I’m bigger’ Thomas thought to himself. Just then he heard a noise behind him. It was Dad sliding under the car…
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Poppy and Esther are in a faraway country - and it's freezing cold! Can you guess where they are? Tune in to find out. BOOK OF THE MONTH: Patches finds a home: Buy here NICK & THE MOONLIGHT ANIMALS BUY HERE Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Email us: stories4gigi@gmail.com Contact us Write to us: GIGI…
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https://www.patriciaholland.org/ A dad was desperate to find help for his son. When he finally got to Jesus, he questioned him, "If you can? Please help us." He wasn't even certain that Jesus could help his son. People still wonder about Jesus. Some even come to Him with that question. And Jesus' answer hasn't changed. He still answers..."All thing…
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https://www.patriciaholland.org Paul's warning is concise and direct in Hebrews 2:1 "We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away." He warns believers that we must be careful to keep the main thing the main thing, so we don't drift from our priority of putting Jesus first. The trends and cur…
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Does exhausted describe you? Maybe you're mentally exhausted or simply physically exhausted because you've been BUSY!? Or maybe you are BOTH Man, I know I've been there! And it’s not that you’re goofing around. Maybe you're giving it all you got, it’s just you ain’t got any more to give it? Or maybe you're rested and full of vim and zest, ready for…
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"Long ago in a land called Canaan, Lived Ol’ Uncle Abe and his nephew Lot. It was the best place on earth. Of course, it was God’s promised spot. God had blessed them With more than can be told. But soon, with no space between them, The people were angry and ready to explode. "The shepherds want social distance,” said Uncle Abe. “They think it’s th…
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Just like your body and mind needs rest, so does your soul. But how do we experience soul rest? I am convinced that Isaiah 28: 14 and 1 Corinthians 14:21 shows us that speaking or praying in tongues is a key to experiencing rest for our soul. When I was 12 years old I was filled with Precious Holy Spirit. It changed the trajectory of my life. I've …
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I absolutely love the picture that Acts 10:38 NLT gives us of Jesus. “And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” Do you read it only as an accurate recording of a historical event? If you do then you w…
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In John 14:16 Jesus promised His disciples…” And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— The words “Another Advocate” are very insightful words so let’s unpack them. When I was 12 years old I was filled with Precious Holy Spirit. It launched me into a life long journey of discovering the Word and the Spi…
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Poppy and Esther are in a country far away - they are on a tour in Jordan. Can you guess what they will do in Jordan? Tune in to find out. BOOK OF THE MONTH: NICK & THE MOONLIGHT ANIMALS Buy book on google play Buy book on Kobo Buy book on booktopia Buy on Barnes and Noble Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira music credit: http://www.purple-planet…
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In this video I give you another bite sized teaching on Precious Holy Spirit. I dig deeper into 2 Corinthians 13:14. Is Holy Spirit your friend? Is He? Can Holy Spirit be your friend? https: www.patriciaholland.org I mean, according to the Bible, can Holy Spirit be your friend? And, does it even matter? I am convinced it does. I believe with all my…
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Do you have questions about who Holy Spirit is and what He does in a believer's life? Many believers see His name, Holy Spirit, in the Bible and don't have any idea Who He is. We need to know Him. He is important enough to take the time to learn about Him. Many churches celebrate Pentecost Sunday without really understanding what it is. It's an imp…
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An event happened at the Gate Beautiful that was even more beautiful than its setting. A 40-year-old crippled man was healed. The religious leaders overlooked the miracle because Peter and John's message of Jesus and His resurrection didn't fit in their neat little religious box. They were distraught! 7They had Peter and John brought in and began t…
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Have you ever felt so disgusted with someone that you didn’t even want to look at them? (I 'll talk about that in this podcast.) Or maybe you’ve felt that you were so disgusting that you didn’t want anyone to see you? (I 'll talk about that in this podcast.) An even more important question is does God ever get so disgusted with us that He looks awa…
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