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

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter is writing a second letter to the churches in his care.  He wants to the to be  aware of the challenges that lies and false teaching can bring, yet he starts by reminding them that their faith needs to mature.  They need to continue to become more like Christ and as they do, they will discover there is so much more to discover in their faith. Scripture fro...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter closes his letter with a few reminders for the early Christians, and for us.  Leaders, young people, worriers, all receive a few words from their pastor, who speaks to us as well. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources,...

Thought to share? Send me a text... As Peter continues to encourage the church, he reminds them of the gifts they have been given in order to help each other live for God in this world.  Have you ever explored the gifts God has given you? Here is a link to a free online spiritual gifts test, it only takes a few moments:  https://spiritualgiftstest.com/     Scripture from The New Living Translation...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Following Jesus is a choice. Choosing to live like a Christian is a choice. Sometimes, living like a follower of Jesus requires us to turn from a sinful habit that affects our hearts and minds. Peter speaks to that in today's passage. Peter speaks to that in today's passage. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Guthei...

Thought to share? Send me a text... If someone were to ask, what is the reason for your hope?  Could you answer?  Why do you believe in Jesus?  Peter gives us clear guidelines on how to answer this question in this section of his letter. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speak...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter continues to speak about living into relationships with insights for wives and husbands as they navigate life in the roman culture as Christians. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from musicbed by Steven Gutheinz New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://bets...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter begins to share with the young church HOW to live for Christ, as Christians, in a world that is hostile to them.  He begins with the fact that we are guests in this world.  Join me as we ponder what that means for us today. Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz New episodes every Tuesday and Thursd...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter uses so many images and words from the Old Testament about stones and rocks to help the Jewish  Christians see Jesus clearly.  May you as well. Scripture taken from the New International Version Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz 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... Be holy as I am  holy...these words can feel overwhelming and impossible yet they are the words of God.  What does Peter mean when we calls us to be holy?  Join me as we look into this section of Peter's letter and discover the meaning behind this amazing statement. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Guthienz You can dis...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Peter writes of hope in the midst of suffering and trial - something we all need at some point in our lives.  Hope, not a wish, but a knowing for those that follow Jesus. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Music bed by Steven Gutheinz You can find transcripts and past episodes at https://betsymarvin.com/ New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday...

Thought to share? Send me a text... As we come to the end of the book of Ruth, we find an interesting list that brings us to one of the reasons this story is shared.  May it be a blessing to you. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abliene - Skye 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... Have you ever had a blessing spoken over you?  In the verses for today, we focus in on the blessings for Boaz, Ruth, and Naomi as we come near the end of their story. Kari Jobe's Song, The Blessing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnC7z03QkEM Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abliene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursda...

Thought to share? Send me a text... We all make choices everyday.  As two men set at the town gate, they each have a choice to make regarding a young widow that will effect their lives from that moment forward.  What will they choose? Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed by Abliene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy...

Thought to share? Send me a text... A midnight meeting, a marriage proposal,and cold feet...it's an interesting way to start a relationship but Ruth is on her way.   Bucking the cultural rules, she makes her proposal... Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abliene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources,...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Harvest season, the social event of the fall, has come and Naomi has something new on her mind.  She wants to find a permanent home for Ruth and comes up with a unique risky idea... Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abilene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curr...

Thought to share? Send me a text... A first date, an unexplainable amount of food, and a return of hope...these all describe this section of Ruth 2 and underneath it all, hesed.  Hesed, a hebrew word that has no English equivalent, makes all the difference. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from musicbdy by Abilene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect wit...

Thought to share? Send me a text... A plot twist, a storyline turn...this is what we find in the beginning of chapter 2.  How does one man change everything?  Let's begin to find out. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by musicbed by Abilene-Skye New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymar...

Thought to share? Send me a text... What causes people to make life-altering decisions?  This episode takes a deeper look into Ruth's words to Naomi on the road to Bethlehem.  Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abilene-Sky New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you ever felt like God isn't showing up for you?  Naomi dealt with so much pain and loss and struggled with the bitterness of life.  These verses give us insight into the relationships and pain behind the women in this story as they move from Moab to Bethlehem. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Abilene - Skye New episodes...

Thought to share? Send me a text... There are treasures of wisdom within this short Old Testament book and as with most stories, the backstory helps us understand the characters and context.  This episode dives into the where, who, and when of the book which brings meaning and understanding as the book begins. Link to message:  https://cornerstonemi.org/media/messages/84th-street-messages/?sapurl=...

Thought to share? Send me a text... This psalm is a prayerful testimony and one that echoes my own - an maybe yours as well.  May it be an encouragement to you as you join me for a few moments to ponder Psalm 71. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Alstad New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Join me for a few moments to ponder worship.  Sharing what God has done. This is the heart of Psalm 66.  To listen to the song by David Crowder - you can link to youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz9VtSIVTYc     Scripture from the Filament Bible - The New Living Translation Music through musicbed by Alstad New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morn...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Ever feel like taking matters into your own hands?  It's hard to wait for anyone - even God.  David shares his heart as he waits. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Alstad New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ Fo...

Thought to share? Send me a text... Sometimes it can feel like everything is against us, and we wonder what else can happen?  David was in a similar situation, yet he reacts with a different perspective. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Alstad 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... How do you respond when you get caught?  David was called out for major crimes, and this psalm is his response. Scripture from the New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Alstad New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcas...