Learning to sit still

Christina Devane is a reader but it was something that her mom cultivated in her life and something she desired to pass on to her children. But what if you child does not like to read or how do you teach them discernment when selecting a book on their own? What benefits are there to reading and are audiobooks cheating? We talk about this and more in this special interview. Sit Still my Daughter co...

What is the difference between brotherly kindness and charity? Does it matter that it is listed after godliness? What is the result of having these things in your life? Let's find out as we conclude our study in 2 Peter 1. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Let's talk about self-control, patience, and godliness, the next three words in our study of 2 Peter. Listen to the episode on Mastering Self for more details about self-control. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/episodes/2023-09-13T03_00_00-07_00 www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it take to add to your faith? Peter gives us an intense list of things that are to be cultivated in our life. Today we will examine two of them. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it mean to prepare a tableland? When David said that the Shepherd restores our soul what does that entail? These are a couple of the thoughts we will discuss as we unpack the book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" by Phillip Keller. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Rest was a gift given to us before the fall in the Garden of Eden and it is a good thing but our enemy, like so many other things, has created his own corrupt version of rest. What does that look like in comparison to God's rest? www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What happens when a gossips can't find anything negative to say? Is it even possible to live in such a way that gives no fuel for gossips? The story of Ruth shows us it is and the impact one person living in full pursuit of God can have on the lives of others. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Going home is not always easy as the story of Naomi and the Prodigal Son remind us but it is necessary. It is not always easy to see God working for our good in the midst of difficult circumstances but He is. These are a few thoughts we will be talking about today as we revisit one of my favorite books in the Bible. Purchase the 2024 SSMD Conference video! https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/store/...

There are many examples of people who underestimated the power of sin. They thought they were in control when in essence they were the one under the control of sin. Today we will look at the life of a woman who was unwilling to give up her sin and went to great lengths to stop the one person who spoke out against it. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Jesus didn't just heal in front of the crowds but behind closed doors. Peter's mother in law experienced just such a healing and there are truths for us to learn today. That we can bring our requests to Jesus and that He does care for us. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Do you feel as if your life has been swarmed by locusts and there is absolutely nothing left? Do you feel that you are too scarred and broken to be used by God? The book of Joel has a wonderful truth for us to learn about our amazing God who can restore you and offers a second chance. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

A little may not seem like a lot but sometimes it only takes a little to make a big difference. Let's talk about the parable of the woman who added leaven to her dough and see how a little can go a long way in several areas. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Sometimes the significance of one can be underestimated as we see in the lives of four men. They had no idea that their one choice would create such an outcome. Let's talk about the importance of one decision and why we must use wisdom when making any decision. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

We know that God sees all but have you ever considered some specific things He sees? Today we will talk about a few of the things He sees. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

The request seemed impossible but this man knew that he served the God of the possible. Daniel and his three friends knew that the God of Heaven would hear their cry and the answer would astonish a watching world. Don't forget to grab your ticket to the Ladies Event: https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html The prayer notebook system https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/epis...

Discouragement is a difficult and heavy burden to bear. How did characters in the Bible deal with it? Today we will talk about two of them as well as a word to all of us today who can do something for someone else. Don't forget to grab your ticket to the upcoming ladies conference: https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

This father believed Jesus could heal his daughter but when the news came that she was dead his heart sank and fear began to creep inside until the Master told him how He could overcome it. April ladies conference https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

How does our love for others make a difference for Jesus? What if we are busy doing good things but without love does it matter? Why did the church of Ephesus receive a rebuke about leaving their first love? Let's talk about why loving others ia a necessity! www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Just one phrase is all I want to talk about today. What does it means to have the behavior that becomes holiness that is mentioned in Titus chapter 2? What makes those words interesting in the New Testament and how do they impact our lives today? That is what we will discuss today. Don't forget to register for the upcoming ladies conference for 2024! Watch the new video https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Our life is the seed which we have been given to sow during our time on earth. We may never know the harvest it yields but it is important to spend our life investing in eternity. Svea Flood, a Swedish missionary to Africa only was able to witness to one boy but he would go on to do something amazing. What would have happened if she hadn't invested her life? That is what we will talk about today....

She was desperate for healing which drove her to go outside of her comfort zone. That was the woman with the issue of blood. She was willing to do whatever it took to reach Jesus. But why did she feel she had to touch His hem? What did it mean when Jesus said that virtue had gone out of Him? Why did He insist on talking to her? Let's talk about this women who had a touch of faith. www.sitstillmyda...

Is our faith meant to impact more than just us? How do we move past our fear of speaking boldly for Christ? Does one battle really matter? How much damage can one sin do? These are a few things we will consider as we study the book of 1 Thessalonians. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Register for the upcoming ladies conference https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

A new year brings new opportunities but sometimes we struggle to move past our regrets, mistakes, and poor choices. Let's examine the lives of three individuals who experienced a second chance from God. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Many will write a new year's list of goals and resolutions. They will spend time preparing to make this the best year ever but what it the most important thing we could prepare? Our heart. What does our heart do? What are it's pitfalls? And what does it say about our spiritual life? How can we prepare it to serve God better this year? These are the questions we will seek to answer as we wrap up an...

She only has three verses but they are packed with so many compelling and convicting truths that are still applicable today. Anna was a woman who loved God with all of her heart, mind, soul, and strength. She was so in tune with God that she knew when baby Jesus arrived at the Temple. What does it take to become a woman like Anna, a woman the world desperately needs. www.sitstillmydaughter.com