Kate’s Devotional Podcast

This short devotional describes how the Bible warns against following the crowd when they are going against God. Christians must stand for truth. If you want to read my 1-minute devotionals or listen to any of my 5-minute podcasts, see my Kate Dreston Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.subs...

This 4-minute edpisode covers 3 questions many Christians face:Problem #1 - I don't know what to do. Problem #2 - I can't handle this problem. Problem #3 - I'm unsure about my future. As with any problem, we look to the Bible for answers. For more 1-minute written devotionals or 4-minute podcasts, check out my free Substack account: KateDreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would l...

I asked my readers/listeners what advice they would give a new Christian. Turns out their advice is good for all of us! Check out what they had to say and add your own advice in the comments. Join the conversation. Check out my free substack account for all my 1-minute devotionals or 5-minute podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

In this episode, we talk about some interesting things about heaven. The Bible gives us little glimpses of what it will be like. We use Revelation chapters 5 and 21 as references. Check out all my written devotionals and my other podcasts at: Kate's Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substac...

Today's episode looks at how a near death experience puts everything into perspective. Is your life right with God? If you can't answer "yes" to this question, take time to get clarity. https://katedreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

In this 4-minute devotional, we talk about how ordinary days are what builds a beautiful life. Https://katedreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Today we look at 3 things we can do when it seems like we are hit with problem after problem. Check out more of my podcasts or 1-minute written devotionals at my substack account. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Why Should I Care if No Else Does? If you feel like you are giving 100% and everyone else can’t even give 50%? You are not alone. In this 5-minute episode, I want to encourage Christians with 3 reasons why we should do our best even if those around us don’t. Check out my 1-minute written devotionals or more of my 5-minute devotional podcasts at https://katedreston.substack.com This is a public epi...

We are all in this race of life. This episode gives you 4 tips from the Bible how to do this thing! Be encouraged, this race is too important not to do your best. Check out my 1-minute written devotionals and other 5-minute podcasts at https://KateDreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedrest...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Current events can make us feel beaten down. This episode focuses on the hope we have in God. We have the promise of the rapture and eternity with Him. If you want to lift your spirits through music, check out The King Is Coming ( youtube.com ) sung by the Gaither Vocal Band. For more verses on this subject, see 2 Timothy 3:1-5 , 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 , Luke 21:34-36 , 2 Timothy 4:8   For more 5-m...

Philippians 4:6-8 gives us 3 ways to calm our anxiety. Today's episode helps us focus on the right things. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Are you unsure about doing something God has called you to do? Moses wasn't so sure about God's assignment for him. In today's episode, we talk about 4 things the Bible promises us when we obey God's calling. For more 5-minute podcasts or 1-minute written devotionals, see https://KateDreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

How do you handle the storms of life? God is our protector and shield. We can trust in Him. Psalm 91 and Psalm 46:1-2 tell us He will take care of us. For more of my written 1-minute devotions or 4-minute podcasts, see https://katedreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Many Christians don’t study the Bible because they think it’s too hard to understand.  God wants us to understand and He will help us.  For the free Bible resources I mentioned in the podcast, here are the links: E-SWORD , Bible Gateway , Bible Hub .  For more of my 1-minute written devotionals or 5-minute podcasts, https://katedreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

God knows our unspoken requests. He knows what we need before we even approach Him. See Psalms 139:1-4 You can find all of my 1-minute written devotionals or 5-minute podcasts at @ KateDreston. Substack.com . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.com

Can we trust our emotions? Our feelings can be all over the place. Christians need always to align their feelings with the truth from the Bible. For more 1-minute written devotionals or 5-minute devotional podcasts, go to https://KateDreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katedreston.substack.co...

In the Bible Joseph had to spend 13 years in God’s waiting room. He was sentenced for a crime he didn’t commit. If you are in God’s waiting room hoping to receive an answer soon, there are 4 things you can do in the meantime. For more podcasts or 1-minute written devotionals, check out @ KateDreston.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

In our relationship with God, we need to be in tune with our Savior. It takes effort on our part. Here are 3 ways to stay in tune:  Examine Your Heart – 1 John 1:9,  Make God a Priority – Matthew 6:33,  Study the Bible – Joshua 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16.  If you want to catch more of my 1-minute written devotionals or more of my 5-minute podcasts, check me out at Kate’s Mini Devotionals | Kate Dr...

3 Steps to Lifting the Weight of Our Burdens When I have a burden, I remember the acronym of ASH: A-Accept the situation. God has allowed this burden for a reason. S-Surrender the burden to God. We must come to God and lay it as His feet. Matthew 11:28-30 H-Have faith that He will lighten the load. Even a strong faith doesn’t guarantee God will take away the burden but He will sustain us. Psalm 34...

Just as a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, we are transformed into a new creature when we are saved. Four ways God’s love changes us:  1 - God’s love compels us to love each other. (John 13:34)   2 - God’s love allows us to forgive each other. (Matthew 18:21-22)   3 - God’s love makes us want to share the gospel with others. (Acts 1:8)    4 - God’s love provides peace for our sou...

We, as Christians, want to do the right thing but our good intentions can fall apart. We are always going to be struggling with sin. The apostle Paul talks about this in Romans 7. God will help us. When we fail, we have to get up again and keep going. For more podcasts or 1-minute devotionals: @KateDreston. Substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...

This world is constantly changing. It can feel like we can't count on anything. It feels like we never know what to expect. God never changes! We can always know what to expect from Him. Just a few things we can count on about God: 1 – He is All-Powerful 2 – He is Just 3 – He is Holy 4 – He is Righteous Bible Verses included in the podcast: Malachi 3:6, Job 42:1-2, Deuteronomy 32:4, 1 Samuel 2:2,...

Satan routinely tells us lies to throw Christians off their games. Three common lies are 1) “Maybe you’re not even saved.”  2) “God doesn’t love you because you are unlovable.”  3) “You are a failure. You claim to be a Christian, but you mess up all the time.”  Christians need to look to Scripture to combat the lies.  Scripture is our foundation of truth.  For more 5-minute podcasts or 1-minute wr...