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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 1 Nov 30, 2022

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Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter one on the 1st, etc.). Here's a passage to ponder for the day, showing us that the end result of listening to God is a quiet and peaceable life: "For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil." (Proverbs 1:32-33)

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The Benefits of Gratitude Nov 28, 2022

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I’ve been asked an unusual question more than once, and I know that it’s in part because I’m a widow. Here’s the question: Francie, aren’t you tired of being alone? My response is simple: First, God never leaves me alone, but my additional response is this: I don’t focus on what I don’t have.

Gratitude is underrated, but it’s priceless. A person who has mastered the “gratitude attitude” has discovered true appreciation for life in the current form. It’s a beautiful place to live, and it erases the struggle of always wishing we were somewhere else, or with someone else, or that we had something else. Getting to the place where our hearts are intentionally grateful requires at least three key elements: godliness with contentment, thankfulness, and a transformed mind. These elements help lead us to that peaceful place of gratitude.

Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor

Call Upon Him: An Examination of Prayers Throughout Scripture by Kathy Ashley

Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series by Francie Taylor

Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional by Francie Taylor

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 26 Nov 25, 2022

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Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 26 on the 26th, etc.). Here's the verse for the day, warning us that being contentious creates problems in our relationships: "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife." (Proverbs 26:21)

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 24 Nov 23, 2022

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Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 24 on the 24th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that wisdom from God's Word builds strength: "A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength." (Proverbs 24:5)

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Teachback Tuesday-The Empty Chair and Other Firsts of Grief Nov 21, 2022

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Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week’s episode, “The Empty Chair and Other Firsts of Grief,” has been downloaded by people all over the world. We are far more familiar with loved ones passing than we were prior to 2020, and it has changed the structure of many people’s lives.

As a person very familiar with the empty chair, it is my prayer that this episode will provide help to those who are in their season of firsts. Whether you’re listening again or for the first time, you are not alone. In fact, here's a comforting verse reminding us of this truth, found in John 14:18:

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."

IT'S BACK: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions

Call Upon Him: An Examination of Prayers Throughout Scripture by Kathy Ashley

Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series

Great Gift Idea: One-of-a-Kind Rose Gold Compact Bible

Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 19 Nov 18, 2022

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Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 19 on the 19th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, encouraging us to take care of our souls: "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good." (Proverbs 19:8)

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 17 Nov 16, 2022

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Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 17 on the 17th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, inspiring us to invest in our friendships: "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)

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Teachback Tuesday-Reducing Anxiety Through Spiritual Exercises Nov 14, 2022

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Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week’s episode, “Reducing Anxiety Through Spiritual Exercises,” is in the top ten most downloaded episodes to date.

My battle with anxiety began during my husband’s journey through cancer. The anxiety increased to hazardous levels within hours after my Norman’s passing, landing me in the emergency room with symptoms that mimicked a heart attack. Anxiety has been well-documented to cause both emotional and physical problems. Is there any good thing that can come from this affliction?

Here's one good outcome: people who go through the stressful journey of anxiety often become caring, compassionate resources for others.

I quietly wrestled with this beast for over a year, until the Lord heard my cries and taught me some pivotal truths from His Word. These lessons became exercises for me that I still practice today. I do realize that anxiety doesn't have quick fixes, but there are some practices that we can engage to bring our emotions back out of the danger zone. This episode covers four spiritual exercises that have proven to be helpful in reducing anxiety.

IT'S BACK: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions

Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series

Great Gift Idea: One-of-a-Kind Rose Gold Compact Bible

Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional

NEW BOOK: Secret Doubts: Working Through Unspoken Unbelief by Tim Zacharias

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 12 Nov 11, 2022

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Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 12 on the 12th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that the truly "best life" is defined by God: "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death." (Proverbs 12:28)

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Build Your Bible Habit-Proverbs Chapter 10 Nov 09, 2022

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Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 10 on the 10th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us to keep our tongues on a budget (we don't need to say everything we're thinking): "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." (Proverbs 10:19)

A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs chapters are listed in the left sidebar here on Podbean: Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library

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