Everyday Faith for Her: Bible Study and Real Life Christianity for Women

Thought to share? Send me a text... After sharing about the attitude of Christ, Paul encourages the church to do the same.  But how do they do that?  How do we? In this section of Scripture we learn of one way to lean into the joy and mind of Christ. Article quoted from Ann Voskamp:   https://annvoskamp.com/2022/11/when-its-kinda-hard-to-give-thanks/ Scripture from The New Living Translation and T...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Nothing kills connection and unity like conflict.  As the church faces disagreements, Paul has something to tell them.  He gives them a challenge and its one that is only possible with Jesus.  Find out what Paul has to say.... Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connec...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Paul faces a truly hard situation and yet he says, whether I live or die, I win.  What?  How does that work?  As we dive into this section of chapter 1, we'll discover what's going on. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curricu...

Thought to share? Send me a text... What does it mean to grow to maturity in faith?  How is that lived out?  As Paul continues his letter, he shares from a place that helps us see a true example of someone that has come to a maturity in life and in faith.  Where are you in your journey? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings....

Thought to share? Send me a text... A hand-written letter,  hand delivered with greetings full of joy and love.  It's the beginning of a book that will take us on a journey to unveil the secret of inner joy and contentment spoken of by the apostle Paul.  How is joy possible in a harsh world?  Let's discover the answer together... Scripture from the New Living Translation Music from Music...

Thought to share? Send me a text... We can know that we are divinely crafted and have value. We can received His grace-filled forgiveness through Christ.  And, we can know that we are called by God.  But, we can know these things and still feel the sense that there is more. It raises the question of more.  When does the brilliance come?   When do we experience the abundant life that Jesus speaks o...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Do we each have one unique call from God or is it a more general overarching call that we just figure out the details to?  Let's explore this question together and look at a variety of scriptures that speak into this and ponder were it takes us. Scripture from The New Living Translation, The Amplified Bible, and the New International Version Music from Musi...

Thought to share? Send me a text... I titled this episode Unchained Grace, because I have found that, many people, like me, have found the wonder of God’s forgiving grace, but they stay either in a perpetual cocoon chained to their past, unable to truly step into the transformed life God has for them, or they never come to realize they can fly because they still see themselves as a caterpillar wit...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Why do we allow the voices around us to determine our worth?  I know they can be loud and convincing but that doesn’t not mean they are true.  We want to know we matter, that we have value and we often find ourselves listening to the loudest one.  If you have been struggling with your worth, I get it.  I’ve been there and I have stay in God’s Word to remind me w...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Did you know that you are divinely crafted?  That you have infinite worth?  That you are loved completely? This first episode in this series from Brokenness to Brilliance reminds us where the brokenness in our lives came from and points us toward the brilliance our lives can be.  I pray this is a warm hug to your heart as you listen to the wonder of how you were...

Thought to share? Send me a text... This episode brings closure to Esther and Mordecai's story, yet even as we end the saga there is no mention of God.  Why?  What's the purpose of this book?  We'll discuss this and more in the final episode. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed The Bible Project Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydNSlufRIs New episodes...

Thought to share? Send me a text... When is it ok to say "good enough" and when do we need to stand firm?  Esther is faced with war time decision, what will she do to protect her people? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.co...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Haman is dead, but, the decree for the demise of the Jews still stands.  What will Esther and Mordecai do to save their people? Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For...

Thought to share? Send me a text... No one likes consequences, especially Haman.   As Esther holds a second banquet, her true petition is revealed and the consequences ensue. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For acce...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Just when all hope seems lost, God shows up as all of his work, his timing, he plan begins to play out in the Persian court.  It's a surprise for Haman, but not for those who see God's hand in it all. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resou...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Every story seems to have a 'bad guy" and in Esther, it's Haman.  An arrogant leader with a deep hatred for a certain Jew actually does have something teach us.  Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https:...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Esther comes before the King and sets in motion a plan to save her people.  Did you know that we have a King we can approach with our needs as well? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed  New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-m...

Thought to share? Send me a text... How do you prepare for hard things?  Do you spend time in prayer?  Do you fast?  As Esther is faced with a moment that will change history, what will she do? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/con...

Thought to share? Send me a text... A man has risen in the ranks of King Xerxes and he has an agenda.  In chapter 3 we see the pride of Haman come into direct conflict with Mordecai's courage and humility.  God is setting the stage and the action is about to begin! Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Bet...

Thought to share? Send me a text... These few verses bring us a story of Mordecai and his being in the right place at the right time.  Do you like where you are placed right now?  How do you deal with it? Today, we see how Mordecai handles it. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for spe...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Timing.  It's all about the timing.   After a year of preparation, it all falls to one night.  One night that would change her life forever.  God's timing is in full view as we continue the story of Esther. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Bets...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Chapter 1 in the book of Esther sets the stage for this incredible story.   This episode helps set the time, place, and characters as dive into this unique book of Scripture. Scripture taken from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curric...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Waiting can be so hard and the early church is wondering when Jesus will finally come back - it's been 35 years and they feel it's time.  Peter closes his letter with some reminders and encouragement as he brings their focus back to why God is waiting to return. Scripture from The New Living and Amplified Bible Translations Music from Musicbed by Shawn...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Though the examples of history, Peter reminds us that God knows his people and will rescue them yet they need to be wary of heresy and false teaching.  We live in a world full of false teaching and corrupt thinking.  As we seek truth, we can learn from those who have gone before - and be faithful. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Although Peter was an eye-witness to the life of Christ, many still wondered if they could believe what he was teaching them.  There were many other voices that sounded credible and it caused them to doubt the truth of Peter's words. These verses address that issue. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Shawn Williams New episodes...