Welcome to Lingering Life where we chat about practical ways to abide in Jesus every day. I’m Janine here to encourage you to linger with Jesus because that’s where our spiritual fruit comes from. In this weekly podcast, we’ll erase the words “hard and difficult” from our vocabulary as we talk about the whys and the ways of abiding using real-life examples…spoiler alert…Reading God’s Word in a “quiet” setting isn’t the only way to abide. If you’ve ever struggled with what it means to abide o ...
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Michelle writes… I struggle with anxiety…a lot. I believe in Jesus and I read his word but I still struggle. I want peace and I’m trying to linger but Can Jesus really help? I love this question because it gets to the heart of this podcast. Sure, we may know who Jesus is…and we may believe in Him and that He died for me and rose on the third day. B…
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Silver is refined in an incredibly hot crucible. Isaiah 48:10 says we. are refined in our suffering. As figure skater growing up, I desperately wanted to give up many times. But my coach wouldn't let me. She knew the good...the reward of not giving up. When we persevere through our trials, the good waiting for us on the other side is perfectly refl…
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Bible Study Methods - Bring God's Word to LIFE
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"I don’t know what to read or how to study and so I end up not doing it. Can you help?" This came in from a reader this week. I've been there. In my years of struggle, I’ve developed a Bible study system that I love. And I’d like to share it with you today. It takes all the guesswork out of what to study and how to study. It’s simple and easy to ac…
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Think with me for a moment about the most exciting news you’ve heard so far this year. Or think about the hardest, most upsetting or hurtful news you’ve heard so far this year. Who did you call first with this news? Our tendency is to call others’ first. But when we call God first, it transforms us. Join me on today's podcast for a conversation abo…
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From Coffee to the Cross: Linger with Jesus, Embrace His Sacrifice
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It's Holy Week. Let's sit with Jesus as he cries out to the Father. Sit with him as he bears the unbearable weight of torture and death, of betrayal and unbelief. Sit with him as he appears to the disciples in his resurrected body. Join me on today's podcast for a conversation about lingering with Jesus as he approaches the cross. What must that we…
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So many places give out freebies on your birthday. I think it’s silly to pass on the opportunity. I could go buy it on my own…but why would I when someone is willing to give it to me for free? Truthfully though, I pass on free stuff everyday. Join me for a conversation about manufactured joy vs. the joy of the Lord and the impact of a lingering lif…
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As lingerers in Jesus, we hear often that we should memorize God’s Word. We even believe the benefits to be true. And yet…it’s not something we do often. We see it as great for children’s church or midweek club, but when it comes to memorizing Scripture as an adult, we have lots of reasons why we don’t. It’s hard. My brain is old and tired. Brain f…
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How Doing Dishes Helps Me Abide in Christ
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I know hate is a strong word but I think it best describes my relationship with dishes and cleaning the kitchen. This is the chore I despise most when it comes to cleaning the house. Anyone else with me? And yet, I have started to really enjoy my time doing the dishes and even look forward to it. Join me on today’s podcast as we chat about practica…
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What do you think of when you think of abiding? What does abide mean to you? "Growing up, abide always meant safety. It meant home. Abide meant that I was protected and no one could hurt me. Though this is absolutely true, I’ve learned that it’s so much more." Abiding isn’t just staying inside, scared of what is outside. Abiding is staying in Jesus…
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If you've ever struggled with what it means to abide or how it practically shows up in your life, then the Lingering Life podcast is for you. Whether you're a busy student, overwhelmed working professional, or exhausted mama...you can abide in Jesus. Join Janine Lansing as she chats about practical ways women just like you can embrace a lingering l…
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