Athey Creek Devoted | Audio Podcast

Often, people think they have the license to say whatever they want.  Today, Amy talks about questions. How can we answer biblically?   References:   Matthew 9:4; Mark 8:29; John 11:26; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 22:9; Matthew 19:21; 2 Corinthians 9:7   Resources: https://www.openbible.info https://biblehub.com   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com...

The Lord who "thus far" has helped you Will help you all your journey through. "When the words 'thus far' are read in heaven's light, what glorious and miraculous prospects they reveal to our grateful eyes!" —C.H. Spurgeon "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, 'Till now the Lord has helped us.'” (1 Sam. 7:12, ESV) "Then Samuel to...

It's easy to get caught up in the distractions and trappings of the season — even the fun ones. However, it's important to remember what this is all for. Today, Amy talks about ideas for Advent and tips on how to keep the Word at the center.   References:  Luke 2, Luke 1:46-47; Philippians 4:11-13   Resources:  Red Thread — A Christmas Reading Plan https://bit.ly/RedThreadReadi...

We should be watchmen on the wall (Isaiah 21:6-8) and when we see danger, alert others around us.  Today Amy looks at a new Pew Research study on marriage and family and how that conflicts with what the Bible says.   References:  Isaiah 21:6-8; Genesis 3:6; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:17-18   Resources: Through the Bible | 1 Corinthians 7 Devoted Live | Remain at your Post&...

Fasting is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood, but it's something Jesus says 'when' we fast, not ‘if.’  Today, Amy is joined by her eldest son and husband to talk about what the Bible says about fasting.   References:  Matthew 4; Acts 14:23; Nehemiah 1:1-4; Ezra 8:21-23; Jonah 3:10; Judges 20:26; Luke 2:36-38; Matthew 6:16; Mark 9:14-29; Mark 1:35; 2 Samuel 12-13-23; Joel 2:12; P...

Have you ever gotten some perhaps well-intentioned words of wisdom that were actually bad advice?  There is a LOT of that out there.  Today, Amy discusses some "bad advice" that may come your way and explores what the Bible says about it.   References:  Matthew 22:36-40; John 14:15; Proverbs 9:10-11; Jeremiah 17:9; Galatians 5:22-24; Romans 3:23; Luke 6:43-45; 1 Timothy 4:16; R...

We aren't promised that this life will be easy, but we are promised that the Lord is good. Amidst many trials and sufferings in Judy Anderson's life, she continues to ask the Lord, "What would you have for me next?" Rather than dwelling on the hardship, Judy encourages us to seek the Lord and reflect Him in everything that we go through. "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an...

Gentle Parenting has become a trend in parenting that has some dangerous outcomes.  All the while, God's Word has a perfect and ordered plan.  Today Debbie Meador joins Amy to talk about what it looks like to let the Scripture lead in our own lives and our kids.   References:  Genesis 4:3-7; 1 John 5:1-12; Proverbs 20:11; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 22:15   Resources: Momtime...

Sometimes politics is not our favorite word, but how should we biblically engage with the world around us?  Let's be aware of where wrong teaching can seep into the sphere of political engagement.     References: Jeremiah 29:5-7; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 13-32-37; Psalm 115:3; Job 42:2; Proverbs 19:21; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 1:11-12; John 17:17; Genesis 1-2; Psalm 139:13; John 17:1...

We should always have an answer to the question: "What page are you on?"  Today, Amy talks about all being on the same page IN the WORD.   References: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 119:18; 1 John 2:5-6; Proverbs 11:2; Micah 6:8   Resources: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge https://www.amazon.com/Treasury-Scripture-Knowledge-1-Aug-1993-Hardcover/dp/B012HULC4S/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jfYoSl...

The Trad wife is all the rage both in Christian circles and secular ones. But what does the Bible say?  Today, Amy is joined by Becca Frost to discuss what the Bible says about this.  References:  Genesis 2:18; Proverbs 31; Ephesians 5:21-22; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 14:1; Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 4:8; Pr...

Today, our “Sharing His Story” episode features Kim Wood. Listen to Kim's story of contentment and rest in trusting the Lord throughout every season.   References: 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 6:19; John 21:10-17; Psalm 23:8; Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5; Jeremiah 29:11   Resources:  Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliott https://www.christianbook.com/passion-purity-learning-under...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is all the rage in schools and even corporate life these days. Today, Amy is joined by discerning momma and educator Janna Cochran to examine ways that this worldly prescriptive approach is not pointing us toward what God's Word says.   References:  Ephesians 5; Ephesians 5:6-17; Philippians 4:6-7; Ephesians 6:10-18   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheyc...

Change is the one thing you can always count on, but how can we tread the waters biblically in our crazy world? Amy is back from a break and has lots of scripture to share.   References: Matthew 24:44; 1 John 3:2-3; Psalm 105:5; Psalm 118:1; Psalm 57:7,10; Psalm 118:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 3:17; Isaiah 62:6; 52:8; Jeremiah 29:7-11; 1 Corinthians 15:58   Contact us: devotedpo...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 28 talks a lot about the fool. Today, we look at verse 26, which says,...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. We read through Proverbs 21 in this episode and decided to take a closer look a...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. The verse Amy chose for this week is found in Proverbs 14: "Where there are no...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 7:25 says, “Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray in...

Susie Houston joins Amy today to share how the Lord redeemed her marriage.  Lives get busy, kids can become the focus, and the gradual slide can become a desert of separation. But the Word has the answer!   References: 1 Peter 3:1; Exodus 14:14; 2 Chronicles 20:15; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 3:23; Genesis 2:18; Philippians 2:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-9; Proverbs 19:1...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Today, we look at Proverbs 31 as Amy dives into some sweet advice for us from a...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. We're looking at Proverbs 24:11 today, which says, “Rescue those who are being...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 17:28 is the verse we will look at today: “Even a fool who keeps silen...

As we continue our summer in Proverbs today, we will examine the word discretion. It appears several times in Proverbs and may be a lost art today. Mindy Strauss joins Amy to share what the Word says about this.   References: Proverbs 11:22; Proverbs 31:30; Proverbs 3:21-24; Psalm 112:5; Colossians 3:17; Proverbs 10:19; James 3; Luke 2:19; Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 2:11; Proverbs 22:3; Psalm 1...

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Today, Amy takes a look at Proverbs 3:3, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulne...

Don't miss this! From walking in rebellion to seeing the light in God's Word, this is a story of redemption and encouragement for moms whose kids may have gone their own way.  Keep praying!  He is GOOD all the time!   References:  Philippians 4:11-13; Exodus 14:14; Psalm 119:105; Philippians 4:8-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Colossians 3:23   Contact us: devotedpodcast@athey...