Is it difficult to find time to spend with God in His Word? Welcome to Grace Notes: Devotions at the Piano with Marlene Jenkins Cooper! Each Monday and Wednesday, I will share a brief devotional based on scripture with a theme, reflection, song, and prayer. Join me each Monday and Wednesday. Let’s go to God together.
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Welcome to "It's Not Worth the Weight," the podcast where faith meets wellness. Join host Marlene Jenkins Cooper on a 90-day devotional journey to break free from unhealthy habits, find inspiration, and embrace a balanced life. Explore uplifting stories, practical tips, and a faith-filled perspective on health and happiness. After 90 days, we'll continue with weekly episodes to support your ongoing journey. Subscribe now and discover why "It's Not Worth the Weight."
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Devotional Theme – "Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus" Scripture reference - Ephesians 1:7 NIV" In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It" Fanny Crosb…
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Devotional Theme – "Abba Father: Embracing the Love of God" Scripture reference - "Romans 8:15-17 (NIV) And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may…
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"Abraham's Blessings: A Story of Faith, Family, and God's Promises"
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Devotional Theme – "Abraham's Blessings: A Story of Faith, Family, and God's Promises" Scripture reference - Genesis 17:1 & 4 NIV "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty[a]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations…
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"Triumphs, Failures, and Tribulations: Fathers in the Bible"
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Devotional Theme – "Triumphs, Failures, and Tribulations: Fathers in the Bible" Scripture reference -1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 NIV "For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory." Intro and Outro Song - "…
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Devotional Theme – "I Will Carry You" Scripture reference - Isaiah 46.3-4 NASB " Even to your old age I will be the same, And even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; And I will bear you and I will deliver you." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Great i…
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"A Legacy of Love and Faith: Lessons from My Godly Dad"
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Devotional Theme – "A Legacy of Love and Faith: Lessons from My Godly Dad" Scripture references - "Psalm 103:13 "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by …
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Devotional Theme – "The Ultimate Tracker" Scripture reference - Psalms 139:7-12 (NIV) "Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold…
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Devotional Theme – "The Comforter Has Come" Scripture reference - John 14:26 "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "The Comforter Has Come" by F…
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Devotional Theme – "Woman Who Said Yes" Scripture reference - Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish." I…
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Devotional Theme – "Grace, God's Grace" Scripture reference - Romans 5:2 NIV "Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Grace Greater Than Our Sin” by Daniel Towner and Jul…
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Devotional Theme – "Wounded For Me" Scripture reference - Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Wounded for Me" by William G. …
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"Where's the Money? The Story of Two Tax Collectors"
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Devotional Theme – "Where's the Money? The Story of Two Tax Collectors" Scripture reference - Luke 19:9-10 NIV "Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Cl…
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Devotional Theme – "Jesus, I'll Never Forget" Scripture reference - Philippians 2:8 "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Jesus, I'll Never Forget" Unknown author - Public Domain …
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"Unlimited Access: Accessing God's Promises"
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Devotional Theme – "Unlimited Access: Accessing God's Promises" Scripture reference - Ephesians 3:12 "In whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "I Need Thee Every Hour" written by Robert Lowry and Annie Sherwood Hawks Scriptures menti…
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"Walking Together in Faith and Friendship"
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Devotional Theme – "Walking Together in Faith and Friendship" Scripture reference - I Samuel 18:1-3 - "After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return home. And Jonathan made a solemn…
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Embracing Spiritual Growth through Cultivating Spiritual Habits
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Devotional Theme – Embracing Spiritual Growth through Cultivating Spiritual Habits Scripture reference - Joshua 1:8 "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will…
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Devotional Theme – "And Be Baptized" Scripture reference - Acts 2:38 KJV "Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Take Me To The …
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Devotional Theme – "This is My Story" Scripture reference - Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."…
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Day 17 - Devotional Theme – More Than a Conqueror Scripture reference - Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ #MoreThanAConqueror #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #DevotionalBible #NotWorthTheWeight #loseweightnow…
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Day 16 - Devotional Theme – "Rest in The Lord" Scripture reference - Matthew 11:28-30 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Intro and Outro Son…
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Day 15 - Devotional Theme – "In Pursuit of Why" Scripture reference - I Corinthians 6:19-20 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." Intro and Outro Song…
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Day 14 - Hallelujah: Praising God For Every Step of the Journey
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Day 14 - Devotional Theme – Hallelujah! Scripture reference - Revelation 19:1 "And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - #ourbodyisatem…
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Day 13 - Devotional Theme – Be Strong In The Lord Scripture reference -Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #DevotionalBible #NotWorthTheWeight #loseweightnow #itsnotworththeweight #weightloss #…
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Day 12 - Devotional Theme – Drop the Burdens Scripture reference - Psalm 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10 Always consult your doctor befor…
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Day 11 - Devotional Theme – Temptations Arise Scripture reference - I Corinthians 10:13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." Intro and Outro Song - W…
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Day 10 - Devotional Theme – "Goals for a Healthier You" Scripture reference - Psalm 37:4 (ESV) "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #DevotionalBible #NotWorthTheWeight #loseweightnow #itsnotwor…
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Day 9 - Devotional Theme – Embracing Discipline Scripture reference - II Timothy 1:7 ESV "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #DevotionalBible #NotWorthTheWeight #loseweightnow #itsnotworththewe…
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Day 8 - Devotional Theme – "Prosper In Health" Scripture reference - III John 1:2 (ESV) "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --romansenykmusic-11989248/ Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - I Corinthians 6:19-20, #ourbodyisatemple #weigh…
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Devotional Theme – "Chosen By God" Scripture reference - I Peter 2:9 KJV "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;" Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closin…
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Day 7 - Devotional Theme – Changed Bodies Scripture reference - Philippians 3:20-21 (NIV) "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." Intro …
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Day 6 - Devotional Theme – "Abide In Me" Scripture reference - John 15:5 (NKJV) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall -romansenykmusic-11989248/ #abideinme #abideinJesus #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #Devo…
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Day 5 - Devotional Theme – "Renewing Your Mind" Scripture reference - Ephesians 4:23 (NKJV) "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;" Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall -romansenykmusic-11989248 Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Philippians 2:5, Philippians 4:8 #renewyourmind #renewingofthemind #ourbodyisatemple #weightloss #loseweight #devoti…
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Day 4 - Devotional Theme – "Walk With Jesus" Scripture reference - Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall --https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/ Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Colossians 2:6 KJV & NIV, Psalm 5:3 …
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Day 3 - Devotional Theme – "Write It Down" Scripture reference - Habakkuk 2:2 ESV "And the Lord answered me: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall -https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/ Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Psalm 138:8 My Sample Food Plan - Breakfast …
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Devotional Theme – Our Temple Scripture reference - I Corinthians 3:16-17 (KJV) "Know not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall -- https://pixabay.com/users/romanse…
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Devotional Theme – "Yes, I Can" Scripture reference - Philippians 4:13 (NIV) "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Intro and Outro Song - Waterfall -- https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/ #weightloss #loseweight #devotions #DevotionalBible #devotionals #devotional #morningdevotion #morningdevotional #spiritualgrowth …
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Welcome to "It's Not Worth The Weight" Podcast
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Welcome to "It's Not Worth The Weight Podcast. We will begin on January 1, 2024. Are you ready to get real about your health and eating habits? I am. Join me as we journey together on a healthy eating and weight loss journey. Let's drop pounds together with encouragement from the Word of God. God is able! He will help us. The devotionals will run e…
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Devotional Theme – "Embracing God's Peace" Scripture reference - Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Philippians 4:7 "The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Closing Song - "Wonderful Peace " by Warren Donald Cornell Scriptures mentioned …
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Devotional Theme – Advent's Hope Scripture reference - 1 Timothy 4:10 NIV "That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" b…
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Devotional Theme- In Everything Give Thanks 2.0 Scripture - I Thessalonians 5:16-18 "16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Devotional Closing Song - "In Every Thing Give Him Tha…
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Devotional Theme – "Take Care" Scripture reference - I Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkin…
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Devotional Theme – "The Invites of Jesus" Scripture reference -Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!" Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Songs - "Come Unto Jesus" by Robert Fryson Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - John 21:12, John 1:43, Mark 1…
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Devotional Theme – "Living The Brand" Scripture reference - John 13:35 NIV "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "They'll Know We Are Christians by our Love" by Peter Scholtes Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Titu…
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Devotional Theme – "Be Kind!" Scripture reference - Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Songs- "Be Kind to One Another" by Amanda Wilson, "Be Kind" by Amanda Wilson", an…
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Devotional Theme – "Holy is The Lord Our God" Scripture reference - Psalms 99:9 NIV "Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Holy" Alvin Slaughter Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - I Samuel 2:2, Rev 4:8c KJV,…
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Devotional Theme – The Word of God Scripture reference - Isaiah 40:8 NIV- “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Hebrews 4:12 NIV "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and att…
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Devotional Theme – Neither Slumbers Nor Sleeps Scripture reference - Psalm 121: 3&4 NIV – He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; (4) indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "He Never Sleeps" Andrae C…
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Devotional Theme – Influencer for the Lord Scripture reference - Jeremiah 10:6 "Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might." Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper Closing Song - "Every Day with Jesus Is Sweeter Than the Day Before" By Wendell and Robert Lovel…
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Theme – Follow Directions 2.0 Scripture reference - Joshua 6:2-4 "And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3 You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. 4 And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of ra…
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