Best Bible Stories For Teens Podcasts (2024)

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Why Me Lord? 22:53

8h ago22:53

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On this episode, Ann discusses the question of why? Why do bad things happen to good people. Why are you going through the difficult thing you are going through? Ann starts by reminding us that it is ok to ask why. She then speaks from the Scripture about how God allows all things to come into our life for His purposes. We must learn to trust him. …

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Where Are Your Habits Leading You? 4:46

1h ago4:46

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READ: GALATIANS 5:16-25, 6:7-10; COLOSSIANS 3:1-17 Have you ever thought about how your habits form you and take you places? For example, if you have a habit of brushing your teeth every day, your teeth are likely healthy. If you were to neglect this habit, it would be quite obvious. Developing intentional, healthy habits is something that we, as C…

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Jesus Is Always There for You 4:05

7h ago4:05

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READ: ISAIAH 41:10; JOHN 14:18; 15:12-15; HEBREWS 13:5 Have people ever let you down so much that you don’t want to get up again? I know I have felt like this many times. Or maybe you see all of your friends hanging out, and you feel like you’re the “backup friend.” Many times in my life, I saw my friends hanging out without me, and they would rare…

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Back to the Beginning 4:34

5h ago4:34

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READ: ROMANS 12:16-21; EPHESIANS 4:31-32; 2 TIMOTHY 2:22-26 Have you ever worked on a complex math problem, only to realize that you made a mistake partway through? By the time you get to the end, there’s no fixing it. All you can do is start over from the beginning. The same can be true in our relationships with other people. Sometimes, we realize…

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Prayer Stairs 4:13

39m ago4:13

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READ: MATTHEW 14:22-23; LUKE 5:16; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 Have you ever had to face the same problem over and over again? I think we all have from time to time. A few months ago, I had a difficult situation at work. It went on for quite some time, and I relied heavily on the Lord for guidance. It was during this time that I was reminded of the imp…

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What Strikes You? 5:02

7h ago5:02

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READ: LUKE 11:9-13; JOHN 16:1-15; EPHESIANS 1:18 In college, I had a professor who started class discussions about readings by showing us a picture of a lightning bolt striking the earth. Then she’d ask the question, “What struck you?” Sometimes, I like to ask myself this kind of question when I read the Bible. I like this simple approach of just l…

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Follow the Light 4:59

2d ago4:59

4:59

READ: PSALMS 32:1-11; 103:4; JOHN 8:12; ACTS 26:9-18 Blinking open his eyes he looked out into darkness. “How long have I been here?” he asked the darkness. “Innumerable days,” came the melancholy response. “How long shall I stay here?” he asked the darkness. “An insurmountable time,” came the dreary response. “Who shall stay with me?” he asked the…

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Reflections on the Cross: Christ Our Righteousness 4:10

1d ago4:10

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READ: PSALMS 62:5-8; 87:7; ISAIAH 1:18; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:30 Sure is the hope of our righteousness, pure is the Word of the Lord; He is the rock of my salvation, He alone is my reward. “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, …they shall be like wool.” * My soul waits in silence for God only, His face, …

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What's On Your Mind? 20:42

1d ago20:42

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On this episode, Ann discusses the danger and damage caused by worry and anxiety. She brings us to the Scripture and encourages us to place our faith in the love of our Heavenly Father, Who always cares and carries us through every trouble. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse…

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The Sandal's Example 5:01

1d ago5:01

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READ: JOHN 13:1-17; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:15-21; 1 PETER 2:21-25 A few days after arriving in Romania as a missionary, I discovered two things: First, one of the sandals I had brought along, hoping they would last my entire year overseas, broke. Second, on the ground floor of my apartment building, a family ran a small shoe repair booth. When I brought t…

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I shall put you into the asylum! part ten 4:30

1d ago4:30

4:30

Though trapped in an asylum, Elizabeth Packard helps patients and continues her search for freedom.By Barbara Steiner

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Life Is Short 4:29

2d ago4:29

4:29

READ: PSALM 90:4; JAMES 4:13-14; 2 PETER 3:8 Have you ever heard the saying, “Life is short, and then you die”? That saying certainly applies to cicadas. Cicadas are big, noisy bugs that look kind of like grasshoppers. And every seventeen years, a certain type of cicada shows up from underground in a massive swarm to mate and lay eggs. But the cica…

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Spiders and Rollerblades 5:30

3d ago5:30

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READ: EPHESIANS 4:22–5:2; HEBREWS 12:1-3; 2 PETER 1:3-9 Do you have vivid dreams? I dream vividly almost every night. Once, I had a hilarious dream about a team of ostriches flying, pulling me on a sleigh in the sky. We landed in a parking lot so they could take a break and join an exercise class. But last night, I dreamed I was crossing an immense…

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You Are God's Priority 5:39

7d ago5:39

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READ: PSALM 139:13-16; ISAIAH 49:15; ROMANS 5:1-11 Have you ever felt undervalued? You try to speak and state your views, but people disregard them, ignoring your ideas or even ridiculing them. Perhaps you have been overlooked in the planning or details of an event. In situations like these, it would be easy, and only human, to believe we are insig…

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The Freedom of Humility 4:50

5d ago4:50

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READ: PSALM 10:4; MATTHEW 11:28-30; PHILIPPIANS 2:5-13; 1 PETER 5:5-7 One of the things that gives me the greatest anxiety in life is thinking about what others think of me. I worry about what the other shoppers think of me when I’m in the store, and I worry about what my family thinks of me when we get together. I’ve started to wonder, is it pride…

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Loving the Word 4:58

6d ago4:58

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READ: PSALM 19:9-10; JOHN 1:1-5, 15; LUKE 4:14-21; HEBREWS 4:12 Of all the things I learned at Bible college, the most important thing I learned was from Dr. Kroeze. In every class, Dr. Kroeze’s excitement for the Bible was contagious. As he talked about the Scriptures, he would bounce up and down on his toes, close his eyes and gesture with his ha…

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Not on My Agenda Part 2: Ownership 5:33

7d ago5:33

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READ: MATTHEW 7:1-5; ROMANS 8:1; JAMES 3 Yesterday, we talked about how the little habits we maintain as Christians can make a big difference. I shared the story of how I forgot to post information online prior to an important meeting at work—a responsibility that previously hadn’t felt all that important. After the meeting, I found myself trying t…

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Understanding Your Worth 18:58

8d ago18:58

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In this episode Ann discusses where we should be getting our sense of worth from. She dives into the problem with comparison to others and encourages listeners to pay more attention to what God says about them than what others do. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in minist…

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Not on My Agenda Part 1: Little Things Matter 4:47

8d ago4:47

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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:55-58; HEBREWS 10:24-25; JAMES 2:14-26 Do you have a responsibility that feels like it doesn’t matter? Part of my job is updating the township’s website. When we have public meetings, I upload what are called agendas (which describe the meeting’s subject matter) to the website. Not a big deal, right? Well one day, we had a bo…

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I shall put you into the asylum! part nine 4:30

9d ago4:30

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Elizabeth Packard is moved into an asylum ward where harsh treatment often breaks patients spirits. She is determined to survive and help patients.By Barbara Steiner

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Isn't It Merciful? 5:15

9d ago5:15

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READ: LUKE 15:1-3, 11-32 Life can be tough, and we all make mistakes, but one thing that remains constant is God’s mercy. In moments of doubt, fear, or guilt, we often forget just how merciful our heavenly Father is. So, let’s dive into this wonderful aspect of God’s character and reflect on the question: Isn’t it merciful? What even is mercy anywa…

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New Skin 5:10

10d ago5:10

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READ: EPHESIANS 4:20-24; COLOSSIANS 3:8-14; HEBREWS 10:10-14 Have you ever seen a lizard shed their skin? Chameleons, for example, shed their skin whenever they get too big for it. Unlike humans, their skin doesn’t grow with them. So, when they get too big, they need to shed their smaller, ill-fitting skin and grow new skin. As Christians, we’re ca…

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My Gift and Her Gift 4:36

11d ago4:36

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READ: LUKE 7:47; JOHN 15:9-15; 1 JOHN 4:19 I don’t know if anyone knows how difficult life is for me, living at the edge of our village. I lost my family long ago and all I can do is spend each day looking for some argoine—the substance we must eat to survive on this planet. I wake up early in the morning and my body aches. I spent all day yesterda…

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Fists and Faith 6:31

12d ago6:31

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READ: PSALMS 56:8; 62:5-8; ISAIAH 40:11; 43:1; 55:8-9 Waves roll wild across the lake With every roar my soul aches Grief and sorrow meld Like the waters foam and quake This pain and anger testify My heart is still awake The sharp intake of sobbing breath Pounding beat beneath my chest Alternating between sorrow and rage But still, my God, you know…

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The Best Life 5:07

13d ago5:07

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READ: MARK 9:20-25; JOHN 6:25-35; PHILIPPIANS 1:6 Do you truly believe that Jesus’s way of life is the best way of life? I was raised in the church, and when I was presented with this question, my instinct was to say, “Of course!” Upon further examination, however, I began to realize that if I truly and wholeheartedly believed this, my life would l…

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Essential Date Night Tips for Busy Parents 23:37

14d ago23:37

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In this fun episode, we discuss the importance of being intentional about date nights with your spouse, even if you think your schedule just can't handle it. Tune in for laughs, insights, and tips on making date nights happen even for the busiest parents. ==================================================== ➡️ Please LIKE & LEAVE Comments on our Vi…

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Gentle Like Jesus 5:07

14d ago5:07

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READ: JOHN 4:4-30, 39-42 When I was 18, I took part in a scholarship program to earn money for college. All the participants stayed with host families during the week of rehearsals and competition. Volunteer drivers picked us up for events and then returned us to our host homes in the evening. On the final night, I loaded my bags into the driver’s …

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Are You Keeping A Secret? 21:46

15d ago21:46

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On this episode, an discusses the spiritual, mental, and even physical damage done to a person by holding on to secrets. If you are holding on to a story of abuse, Ann gives hope by dissolving 5 lies we tell ourselves to keep the secret as well as explains the enormous peace when a person finally tells. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be foun…

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Shining Like the Moon 4:46

15d ago4:46

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READ: DEUTERONOMY 8:10-18; 2 CORINTHIANS 3:16-18 Have you ever looked up at the night sky and dreamt about what you might do in the course of your life? Maybe you’ll make a scientific discovery that will save thousands of lives, or write music that will touch thousands of hearts. Maybe someday, everyone will see just how amazing you truly are. All …

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I shall put you into the asylum! part eight 4:30

16d ago4:30

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Elizabeth Packard discovers that she has been tricked by the director of Jacksonville Insane Asylum. She takes action!By Barbara Steiner

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The One Sacrifice 4:31

16d ago4:31

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READ: ROMANS 3:21-26; 6:14; EPHESIANS 1:3-10 I have started a program to read through the Bible in ninety days. That means I’ve been reading a lot from the Old Testament each day. Wow, if there’s one thing I’m learning through my reading, it’s that we have so much to be thankful for when it comes to Jesus, His death on the cross, and the way He gav…

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A Clean Uniform 5:11

17d ago5:11

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READ: PSALM 103:12; MATTHEW 18:21-33; COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 In Matthew 18, Jesus said to forgive people “seventy times seven” times (verse 22). Have you ever read this and thought, “I’m sure I’ve forgiven _______ that many times already! I’m done!” You might already know this, but this verse doesn’t mean we should literally forgive someone seven times…

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Disappointments 5:02

18d ago5:02

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READ: GENESIS 50:15-20; ROMANS 15:23-24; EPHESIANS 1:1-2; 6:19-20 Life as he knew it was over. His most precious possession was out of reach. Impossible to retrieve. He lay on the floor, nose touching the ground, limbs outspread in utter dejection. He was eighteen months old, and his red ball had rolled behind the sofa. She was eighteen years old, …

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Shadowside 6:06

19d ago6:06

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READ: PSALM 23; 1 JOHN 1:1-5 Chester turned his face to the sun one last time before climbing into the truck. Though the sun hung low in the sky like always, not providing much warmth, Chester knew he would miss it almost as much as he would miss his family. He was leaving all light and warmth behind to work in the shadowside mines for three months…

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An Unchanging God 4:14

20d ago4:14

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READ: EXODUS 34:5-6; MALACHI 3:6; MATTHEW 7:24-29; 14:22-33 The world is constantly changing. There are always new technologies being developed and new ways of doing things. Each generation puts different emphases on different issues. It can be easy to feel like our parents and grandparents don’t understand what we’re facing today because certain t…

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New Tools 4:55

21d ago4:55

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READ: PSALM 139; MATTHEW 11:28-30; JOHN 3:17; 16:7-14 I work in the office of our local fire department, and unfortunately sometimes part of the fire department’s job is locating the bodies of people who have drowned. This is a valuable service that can help bring some peace to the victim’s family. However, it can be difficult to locate people unde…

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My Story (Part 2) 23:03

22d ago23:03

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Ann finishes her story of brokenness, abuse, and betrayal. She also shows the grace and kindness of Christ as well as explains the great hope we have in Him! If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you may wish to do so. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministr…

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Reflections on the Cross: Christ Our Sin-Bearer 4:44

22d ago4:44

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READ: ISAIAH 53:1-12; MATTHEW 26:27-28; 27:35-54; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:19, 21 Early I come to behold Your face, Seeking still Your glorious grace, Christ who died…holy…divine, Love crucified. Blessed be the Lord my God, Blessed be, O, blessed be, Blessed be the Lord! In shame the sun did turn away, As darkness in the silence reigned, God in flesh afflic…

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I shall put you into the asylum! part seven 4:30

23d ago4:30

4:30

While Elizabeth Packard discovers abuse to patients, she shines God's hope to them, which puts her into jeopardy.By Barbara Steiner

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Same God 4:24

23d ago4:24

4:24

READ: ROMANS 2:9-16; 3:21-31; TITUS 3:3-8 It was a sweltering Sunday. We were a few days into the mission trip, and I decided this must be the usual climate in Costa Rica. The small church was filled with people. There was no air conditioning. We were on the third hymn when my vision began blurring. All I could think was, I need water. The last thi…

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Like a Broken Finger 4:10

24d ago4:10

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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27; 1 PETER 4:10-11 When was the last time you hurt one of your fingers? It happens often— it’s so easy to accidently cut, bruise, break, or burn our fingers, and then we have to figure out how to do everyday things like eat or write or drive with a hurting or bandaged finger while we wait for it to heal. We don’t tend to …

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Comfort in the Light 4:05

25d ago4:05

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READ: JOHN 1:1-15; 8:12-18; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:6 Vacation time for my family when I was a kid usually involved tents and sleeping bags. We enjoyed the outdoors, and camping helped us stay close to nature—while also saving on hotel costs. As a little kid, I took notice of signs where we camped warning us of bears in the area. Although my parents reassu…

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Creating Family Memories Together 21:29

29d ago21:29

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In this fun episode, we discuss the importance of creating core family memories, favorite vacation stories, and the value of unplugging from work to spend quality leisure time with your kids. Tune in for laughs, insights, and tips on making the most of your family vacations. ==================================================== ➡️ Please LIKE & LEAV…

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Distracted Sheep 4:45

27d ago4:45

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READ: PSALM 23; JOHN 10:1-30 Did you know that sheep can be easily distracted? If a shepherd is leading a flock, and a stranger gets in the way, the sheep can lose their focus on the shepherd and scatter. And when sheep scatter, they can get into trouble. They might get stuck in dangerous places, or they could be attacked by a hungry predator. Away…

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The Bereans 5:20

28d ago5:20

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READ: PROVERBS 30:5; ACTS 17:1-15 I absolutely love reading about the Berean Jews in the Bible. They show up in Acts 17:11, and in truth, I think this is the only place that mentions them by name. But this one verse is packed with helpful insight on how to live life well. Paul and Silas were going from town to town preaching the good news of Jesus’…

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The Loved Ones 6:40

29d ago6:40

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READ: DEUTERONOMY 7:7-8; PSALM 34; ROMANS 8 I twirled the marble beads on my bracelet, cool against my skin. Grey, grey, bright blue. The turquoise color had intricate swirls of sky blue, the result making the bead look like an ever-moving sky. These bracelets reminded us of the love of Ahavah, the love He daily shows us. Quickening my pace, I hurr…

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My Story (Part 1) 20:22

1M ago20:22

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Ann tells more her story of brokenness, abuse, and betrayal. She also shows the grace and kindness of Christ as well as explains the great hope we have in Him! Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ! www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-…

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Lacking Nothing from Our Shepherd 4:59

30d ago4:59

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READ: PSALM 23; PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13; HEBREWS 13:5 Growing up, I participated in a program at my church where I learned Bible stories and memorized Scripture. I remember memorizing Psalm 23 when I was in second grade. However, the words of this psalm didn’t mean nearly as much to me as a seven-year-old as they do now. Psalm 23 is an incredibly popul…

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Frontier Marathon 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

Meet a pioneer circuit rider, Peter Cartwright.By Barbara Steiner

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Something Beautiful 5:06

1M ago5:06

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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 13:9-13; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-7 Have you gone through something really hard lately? Maybe there’s been sickness or a death in your family. Maybe your parents are separating, or your best friend moved away, or your family is struggling financially. Even if you haven’t personally experienced suffering like this yet, chances are you k…

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