Learning to sit still

Katie Smith is the mother of three children. Today she shares her adoption journey as well as the many things she has learned along the way. Adoption is a beautiful thing and one that is reflective of our own journey to becoming sons and daughters of God. I hope that you will be blessed by our conversation and if you have any questions please reach out to Katie! www.sitstillmydaughter.com Katie Sm...

She gave her husband a warning yet he chose not to heed it. It takes courage to both speak up and listen up; the question is are we willing to do either? Bible study sign up: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html

Romans 12:2 is a popular passage that has been preached to every age in every season. We know that the mind is our biggest battleground and God has given us the help we need to renew our mind but have we accepted it? Do we recognize the importance of renewing our mind? We are entering a new year making it the perfect time to make a commitment to have a mind that is transformed instead of a life th...

Waiting is no one's favorite pastime but in the end it is worth it. Christmas is a reminder to us that waiting on God is never in vain. This is also a special episode for me as it marks the 5th anniversary of the podcast!

Let's talk about some of the names of Jesus that are highlighted during the Christmas season as well as one that represents His reason for coming. 2025 Conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Marianne's first podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/episodes/2022-07-20T03_00_00-07_00 Online Bible Study class: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.htm...

For some, the holidays can be a difficult season due to unexpected loss, change in circumstances, or grief. Special guest, Marianne Barnette shares her heart and some practical tips on how to get through the holidays and how to help others. Free Graphic: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-resources.html 2025 Conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Marianne's first podcast: h...

We have been told to avoid using the words "Always" and "Never" in a relationship but with God it is different. There are many things that He always and never does. Today we are going to walk through several of them and see how it impacts us. Tickets for the 2025 SSMD Conference http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Register for the online monthly Bible study http://www.sitstillmydaughter....

It is easy to be grateful for the roses, the good things in life, the unexpected blessings and delights. Thorns, on the other hand are not as easy to utter praise yet they have their purpose. Today we are going to talk about being thankful for the thorns and why it is a needful thing. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Once we become a child of God there are things that take place in our life but if we don't embrace them we may never live up to our full potential. Today we will explore three truths about us that should transform our life. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

In the midst of life's storms it is important to have these three truths tucked inside our hearts: Is God Good?, Is He Good to Me? and is He good at being God? Today we will unpack the answers to these questions and the two things we need in order to believe them even in the worst of times. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What robs us of life? What things can prevent us from living an abundant life, the life God desires for us? Let's talk about a few of them. This is taken from a ladies conference that I spoke at a few weeks ago. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Christina Devane is a reader but it was something that her mom cultivated in her life and something she desired to pass on to her children. But what if you child does not like to read or how do you teach them discernment when selecting a book on their own? What benefits are there to reading and are audiobooks cheating? We talk about this and more in this special interview. Sit Still my Daughter co...

What is the difference between brotherly kindness and charity? Does it matter that it is listed after godliness? What is the result of having these things in your life? Let's find out as we conclude our study in 2 Peter 1. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Let's talk about self-control, patience, and godliness, the next three words in our study of 2 Peter. Listen to the episode on Mastering Self for more details about self-control. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/episodes/2023-09-13T03_00_00-07_00 www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it take to add to your faith? Peter gives us an intense list of things that are to be cultivated in our life. Today we will examine two of them. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it mean to prepare a tableland? When David said that the Shepherd restores our soul what does that entail? These are a couple of the thoughts we will discuss as we unpack the book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" by Phillip Keller. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Rest was a gift given to us before the fall in the Garden of Eden and it is a good thing but our enemy, like so many other things, has created his own corrupt version of rest. What does that look like in comparison to God's rest? www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What happens when a gossips can't find anything negative to say? Is it even possible to live in such a way that gives no fuel for gossips? The story of Ruth shows us it is and the impact one person living in full pursuit of God can have on the lives of others. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Going home is not always easy as the story of Naomi and the Prodigal Son remind us but it is necessary. It is not always easy to see God working for our good in the midst of difficult circumstances but He is. These are a few thoughts we will be talking about today as we revisit one of my favorite books in the Bible. Purchase the 2024 SSMD Conference video! https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/...

There are many examples of people who underestimated the power of sin. They thought they were in control when in essence they were the one under the control of sin. Today we will look at the life of a woman who was unwilling to give up her sin and went to great lengths to stop the one person who spoke out against it. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Jesus didn't just heal in front of the crowds but behind closed doors. Peter's mother in law experienced just such a healing and there are truths for us to learn today. That we can bring our requests to Jesus and that He does care for us. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Do you feel as if your life has been swarmed by locusts and there is absolutely nothing left? Do you feel that you are too scarred and broken to be used by God? The book of Joel has a wonderful truth for us to learn about our amazing God who can restore you and offers a second chance. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

A little may not seem like a lot but sometimes it only takes a little to make a big difference. Let's talk about the parable of the woman who added leaven to her dough and see how a little can go a long way in several areas. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Sometimes the significance of one can be underestimated as we see in the lives of four men. They had no idea that their one choice would create such an outcome. Let's talk about the importance of one decision and why we must use wisdom when making any decision. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

We know that God sees all but have you ever considered some specific things He sees? Today we will talk about a few of the things He sees. www.sitstillmydaughter.com