Learning to sit still

Almost is a sad word because it means you were close to reaching the goal but not enough to secure it. Today, we learn about a pair who heard the Gospel but still refused to accept it. Their life provides several warnings for us including the danger of telling the Holy Spirit, "Not today, I don't want to change, today." Grab your tickets to the 2026 conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/ev...

She and her husband were among the well known associates of Paul. Both of them willingly to pour into the lives of others in order to futher the spread of the Gospel. Let's spend a few moments talking about the heart of Priscilla, a woman who loved to teach. Grab your tickets to the 2026 conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | http...

We don't know her name or where she was from, but we do know that her life changed when she met Paul. Her healing would also set off a chain of events that would lead to the healing of someone's soul. Let's talk about the girl who was possessed in Acts 16. Grab your tickets to the 2026 conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https:...

Lydia is often remembered as a seller of purple but her life is so much richer. Today, we will unpack her story and see four challenges from her life that apply to us today. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativ...

As we begin our way through another year I wanted to share the word I selected for the coming twelve months and why. Perhaps you will want to borrow it as we unpack the powerful promise given to us in Isaiah 26:3. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unpo...

So often we are focused on living today but have we considered what it means to be heavenly minded or to set our minds on things above? That is the subject for today as we wrap up another year and tuck it away. Adorned Bible study link: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html Purchase your tickets for the 2026 Ladies Conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Prayer Noteb...

Mary had just given birth to the hope of all mankind, the hope that was promised that fateful day in the Garden of Eden. Now she has just had some unexpected visitors from the shepherds and is now pondering them in her heart. These pondering were not not for that day but would be hers to draw on for the coming years. Today, I wanted to share a few things we can ponder during this time and all year...

Often the object of laughter because she left Peter standing at the door, Rhoda shows us the heart of true faith. This young damsel has a few lessons for us when it comes to being a woman of faith. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC...

She was a disciple of Christ and that impacted how she lived and cared for others. Dorcas is remembered for making garments for others, specifically widows, but her legacy was not accidental, it was intentional. A decision to let the love of Christ influence her interactions with others. There is much to learn from such a woman. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Product...

In his book, "The Freedom of Self-forgetfulness", Timothy Keller does a wonderful job of talking about our pride and how it impacts so much of our life. He also talks about the freedom we have when we let it and all the things associated with it, go. I believe you will have a different view of both pride and self when you are done listening! www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by...

What are the enemies of Thanksgiving, the things that can hinder our ability to praise the Lord. That is our topic of discussion today and hopefully you will be encouraged to cultivate a grateful heart able to sing God's praises during every season. http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-m...

They wanted to keep up with the rest of the congregation but forgot that you cannot lie to God. Let's talk about Ananias and Sapphira from the book of Acts. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/lice...

They wanted to use her sin for their own gain but the Savior only wanted to see her set free. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Music by: The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Do our homes really matter? Can they make an eternal difference? What makes them worth fighting for? How do they play a part in reflecting the heart and character of God to others? These are some of the things we will be discussing in today's episode. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Why does Proverbs say that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom? How are the two connected? That is our topic of discussion in today's episode. 2026 SSMD Conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Sign up for the monthly newsletter here: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog

She is about to learn that this Stranger is no ordinary man but the long awaited Messiah. We will also learn about the power of our testimonies and the necessity of keeping our eyes heavenward. Learn more about becoming a child of God: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.html

To her, he looked like an ordinary man sitting at a well. What she didn't know was that He was waiting for her and her life would never be the same. Today we are doing to talk about the woman at the well and the beautiful encounter she had with One who cared so much for her. 2026 Conference tickets are on sale now! http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

She was undeterred by his reputation and he underestimated her persistence. Today, we are talking about the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. Jesus wanted his audience to understand the value of persistence in prayer. There is also a connection between our persistence prayer life and our testament of faith to the world. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Why should we study the Bible for ourselves, especially since we have so many pastors and teachers? Where should we start? How should I study my Bible? How does the Bible reveal who God is in every book? My friend, Cindy Garland shares the answers to these questions and so much more as we talk about the need to become students of the Word for ourselves. For the handout on study methods: http://www...

Every time we see Mary it is at the feet of Jesus. It was her place of comfort, learning, and worship. Though we think nothing of her placement, it took courage to put herself in that position as she occupied a room full of men on more than one occasion. Mary was passionate about her Lord and would let nothing hinder her worship of Him. Receive updates via email or check out the latest resources f...

What lead to Martha's frustration and doubting that Jesus cared for her? How can we avoid doing the same? Where do we draw the line between bearing another's burdens but letting them bear their own burdens? What three things are needed if we want to have a teachable spirit? These are a few of the things we will talk about today as we wrap up our study on the life of Martha. Receive updates via ema...

Martha was a server. She loved to take care of others but she also struggled when others did not meet her self-made expectations. Poor Martha was suffering from an overload and many of us are struggling with the same. We will discuss the signs of a Martha overload as well as the necessity of seeking God's wisdom before saying yes to something. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Do you feel trapped by your past? Does shame hold you back from living the abundant life God desires to your to live? Are you unsure of how to move beyond your past or let go of those bags of shame and regret? My friend Beth Fortune shares her wisdom as she unpacks the truth of scripture in our honest conversation. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Reach out to Beth here http://www.bethfortune.org

Over and over, the book of Proverbs warns us about the dangers of laziness. Today, we are going to to talk about three facts of laziness: they are thieves, selfish, and neglectful of their duty. A lazy person will never become the person God has called them to be.  www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it mean to surrender? What are the enemies of surrender? What are the results of surrender? Let's find out as we talk about letting go of our life and trusting it in the hands of the One who made us and loves us with an everlasting love. www.sitstillmydaughter.com