Little Things With Amber Albee Swenson

We'll dive into 1 John and Charles Spurgeon's book Prayer & Spiritual Warfare for some takeaways that may change our prayer lives. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for t...

Easter is all but an afterthought in our society. We'll explore why we should take it seriously and make sure it's not just another day. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for...

These commandments remind us to look straight ahead. Don't worry about what someone else has. If we'd like a better relationship with our spouse or children, this is our reminder to work on it! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our websi...

This commandment might be convicting. How easy it is to grumble about others instead of building them up! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath), on our Time of Grace app (just search for...

"Don't steal" might be a little more involved than you think. This is our reminder to care for others' possessions as we would our own. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath), on our Time...

The Sixth Commandment covers marriage. What does it forbid; what does it encourage? Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app (just search for...

Most of us don't have to worry about murdering anyone, but that doesn't mean we're off the hook. This command, more than anything, is about learning to love our enemies. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace....

This commandment is all about how we treat our parents, government officials, and spiritual leaders. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of Grace app...

What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? Do we have to go to church on a certain day? We'll get to the heart of this command and what it means for our faith journey. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrac...

This commandment teaches us how to use the name of God properly. It also warns us against misusing God's name. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on our Time of...

Today we're starting a nine-week study of the Ten Commandments. The First Commandment really addresses what we love most. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-with-god), on...

Becoming a mother means there will be significant sacrifices ahead. But they pale in comparison to the payoffs! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on...

This is a reminder not to compare siblings, to let go of expectations, and not to worry about what any other child is doing. Love your child and appreciate all God has done for him or her. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time...

You are establishing what your children consider normal: the language you use, the way you respond to adversity and stress, the amount of sleep you get. Make sure the "normals" you give your children are the ones that will serve them well as children of God. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right...

This is the first episode in a four-part series on motherhood. Today's takeaway: your children are not a mistake. This role you've been given is more than just a hobby or a job. It's a calling. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our...

We fall into bad habits, but good habits only come about with deliberate effort (unfortunately). I'll tell you which habits I've been trying to break, and we'll go through the verse I chose for this year. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just...

Many of us know the Christmas story by memory (I thought I did, but I forgot a whole line . . . can you find it?). What does the Christmas story teach us two thousand years after Jesus' birth? Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our T...

If your life seems more chaotic than calm, this episode is for you! God promises to give you what you need so you can be a sanctuary in this crazy world. In this episode, Amber mentions Pastor Mike's book, What's Big Starts Small. You can get your copy from Amazon at: https://a.co/d/ic4YScC Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigat...

Today we're wrapping up our study on the book of Esther. We'll talk about how easy it is to assume obedience is the harder route, examining holidays and if they are still focusing on the original intent. And we'll discuss what to do with trauma. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on yo...

A special bonus episode for you, as Amber talks with Pastor Mike about Christmas Stress! It's Christmastime . . . which also means it's a time full of stress. Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson preview the December sermon series, "Christmas Stress," and look at some of the stressors we all deal with: doubt, prayer, pride, and feeling overwhelmed. As they give us a sneak peek, we also learn that P...

In this episode we talk about those in-between times when we aren't sure what the outcome will be. I'll give you four tips to keep you holding on when you're walking by faith, not by sight. This is the sixth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our...

Mordecai tells Esther she has to act. We'll explore spiritual gifts and the importance of using what we've been given for kingdom work. This is the fifth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber mentioned the books, Chosen for More and Dr. Bruce Becker's book, Gifted for More. You can get them from our store! — Chosen for More: http://bit.ly/3U61w2H — Gift...

Haman is brought to power, which leads to trouble for the Jews. In this episode we'll look at Christian leadership and Christian freedom. This is the fourth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite...

Maybe we've glamorized the account of Esther because of the year of cosmetic treatments Esther received. Let's talk about skin care and take it one step further to examine the condition of our hearts. This is the third episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Ch...

Sometimes we're the ones in dark times, in the middle of situations we never saw coming and weren't prepared to endure. From the outside looking in, things may seem to be smooth sailing, but inside closed doors, everything is falling apart. That must have been how it felt for Mordecai as he watched Esther being taken to Xerxes' harem and then married to an arrogant heathen emperor. This is the sec...