Learning to sit still

We are continuing our series on the book of Daniel and are in chapter 2 as Daniel points this earthly king to the King of Kings. We can be bold as Daniel because of our God, the Great I AM, the One who is control of time and space. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Episode from an earlier lesson on Daniel chapter 2 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/episodes/2024-04-10T03_00_00-07_00

Before the battle of the lion's den there was a battle of the food for Daniel. This young man and his three friends would make an important decision that day that would set the standard for their remaining years. Knowing your why matters and that is one of the things we will talk about as we start this mini series on the book of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

I read a statement once that said: "What is our purpose? To know, love, and serve God." This is a simple statement but powerful. Today I want to unpack this with you and discuss how it impacts our every day lives. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Today I have a special treat for you. This is the final workshop I taught at the 2025 SSMD Conference. We will talk about what is needed to leave our past behind us, rise from our pile of ashes and learn to live the abundant life our God desires for us. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

She thought her son's story was over as she lead the funeral procession but Jesus was preparing to write another chapter. We are talking today about the Widow of Nain's story and the reminders there are for us today. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Proverbs 7 is a well known chapter that has been the subject of many sermons. Today I just want to draw a simple thought from this story about the cost of lacking understanding. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

They were only mentioned in a couple of verses but God wanted them to be remembered. What does the life of Joanna and Susanna have to teach us about living a life that expresses love to God? Find out as we unpack their story today. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Wisdom challenges three individuals with a targeted question. Who are they and what are the consequences of failing to heed her? Lets take a look in todays episode. Ladies conference http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

How does a simple sponge illustrate the importance of not only having good doctrine but knowing when to pour it out? That is a truth we learned during our online Bible study that we will be sharing today! Sign up to join our next one: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html Women's conference tickets: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

In honor of the 200th episode I am sharing one of the workshops from last year's conference. My friend Melissa Baker did a wonderful job on the topic of The Distractions of the Quiet Place and I know you will be blessed! Grab your tickets to this year's conference http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Learn more about Melissa's ministry here: https://melissadawnbaker.com

Solomon told his son that he needed two things in life: Mercy and Truth. Why these two things? What do they mean? Are they mentioned in Scripture again? What impact would they have in our life if we cultivated them in our heart? These are some of the things we will discuss in today's episode. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

John tells us not to love the world but what does this word mean exactly? That is what we are going to explore in todays episode! www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Jesus wanted this woman to be remembered, not for what she gave but for what it cost. This nameless widow would never be forgotten because she was willing to give it all. Would our Jesus say the same about us? Bible study sign up http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html Conference tickets: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

She was the last to leave His side and the first to see Him risen but her grief was so great that she did not recognize Him until He spoke her name. Mary Magdalene is one of my favorite characters in the New Testament and possesses a heart that I want to imitate. Let's talk about what it means to have such a heart and how it can impact our lives today. SSMD Conference: http://www.sitstillmydaughte...

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