Gwen Diaz

My Daily Briefing

Religion EN ↓ 365 episodes

Does the Bible make sense? It will if you read it in chronological order! Come join me on a journey through the story of the Bible in a new and understandable way. My Daily Briefing will make the story of the Bible seem like a good novel!

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Gwen Diaz

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139. Down One Mountain Then Up Another – 1 Kings 19 29.12.2023 4:59

Do you ever get discouraged? Or even Depressed? Soon after his greatest victory, Elijah wanted to die. To get through this difficult time, Elijah needed 3 things. And these are the same things we need when we find ourselves becoming depressed. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 139 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

138. The Battle with Baal – 1 Kings 18 29.12.2023 4:22

Are you willing to stand up for what the Bible says is true even when everyone else opposes you? It doesn’t matter how popular a belief is or how sincere its followers are. What matters is whether it is true . Show Notes: ⁠Episode 138 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

137. Elijah and the Widow – 1 Kings 16 & 17 29.12.2023 4:50

Do you realize that the things we own cannot bring us security? Only our willingness to trust God can! This poor widow willing to give up everything, so God took care of her needs in a miraculous and abundant way! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 137 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

136. Asa Turns His Back on God – 1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 16 29.12.2023 4:38

Asa’s plan to win back the territory that Israel had snatched from Judah was wrong for a couple of reasons. Are you careful to stop and consult with God before you figure out a plan of action? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 136 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

135. Some Good Kings Rule in the Southern Kingdom of Judah – 1 Kings 14-15; 2 Chron 12-15 29.12.2023 5:11

Just as Asa tore down all the altars to the false gods, we need to be willing to completely do away with anything in our lives that competes with God for our allegiance. It is only when we abandon the sinful things in our lives that we can expect God to bless us and give us peace in our lives. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 135 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

134. Jeroboam Tries to Trick a Prophet - 1 Kings 14-15 29.12.2023 4:19

Do you ever try to convince God that you are someone you really aren’t – like Jeroboam and his wife did? We can’t trick God into helping us just by piously showing up at church on Sundays or sporadically serving meals to the homeless. He knows what is really in our hearts. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 134 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

133. The Young Prophet Disobeys God – 1 Kings 13:11-32 29.12.2023 4:42

This bewildering story teaches us not to let anyone else determine what God’s will is for our lives. We must study the Bible and talk to God personally, so that we can obey what He says instead of listening to the reasoning of others. It doesn’t matter who they claim to be. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 133 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

132. Jeroboam’s Sin – 1 Kings 12-13; 33-34 29.12.2023 4:51

Are you careful to obey all of God’s instructions – even when they don’t seem to fit your own personal agenda? It is wrong for us to pick and choose to obey only the parts of God’s Word that we like – then disregard the parts that we don’t. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 132 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

131. The Kingdom Is Divided – 1Kings 11-12; 2 Chron 10-11 29.12.2023 4:59

Are you willing to listen to the advice of older believers? Are you humble enough to ask them to pray for you? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 131 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

130. Solomon’s Deepest Thoughts - Ecclesiastes 28.12.2023 4:37

Does your life have value and meaning? Are you able to enjoy the role God has given you? Remember: God is good. (That means that He loves you.) God is just. (That means that He will always do what is right.) God is in control of everything. (That means we are not!) Show Notes: ⁠Episode 130 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

129. Solomon’s Wisest Words – Selected Proverbs 28.12.2023 4:47

Solomon’s proverbs remind us that God is concerned with more than just the huge, impressive moments of our lives. He is interested in how we live during the mundane, unnoticeable times. Are you searching for God’s wisdom in everything you do – including the small circumstances of everyday life? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 128 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

128. Solomon’s Greatest Song – Song of Solomon 28.12.2023 5:23

This amazing Song shares God’s goals and ideals for marriage. He designed marriage to be filled with joy, pleasure, and security. Since God wants it to be a permanent commitment, there are times that it will require hard work involving patience and forgiveness. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 128 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

127. More Wealth; Less Wisdom – 1 Kings 10-11; 2 Chronicles 9 28.12.2023 4:15

Do you generously share the things God has shared with you? Or does your heart cling tightly to the possessions and people in your life – as if they were your own? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 127 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

126. The Queen of Sheba Visits King Solomon – 1 Kings 9-10; 2 Chron 7 & 9 28.12.2023 4:38

Is there something in your life that keeps you from focusing on God? It could be a person, a possession, or a place that captures your time and your heart. No matter how good something may seem, if it is not drawing you closer to God, it is leading you further away from Him. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 126 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

125. Solomon Builds the Temple – 1 Kings 5-8; 2 Chron 2-7 28.12.2023 4:35

God loves to live among His people! He wants us to experience His glory! There is no longer a physical Temple for Him to call His dwelling place, but when we accept what Jesus did for us on the cross, God’s Spirit comes to live inside each of us. And we become His dwelling place! Are you aware of God’s presence in your life? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 125 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

124. Solomon Asks for Wisdom and Understanding 1 Kings 3-4; 2 Chron 1 28.12.2023 4:39

When you’re feeling uncertain or inadequate, do you ask God to give you wisdom? Or do you try to figure things out on your own? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 124 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

123. David’s Songs – aka The Psalms 28.12.2023 4:48

Does it encourage you to know that David felt many of the same emotions that you do? Although he sometimes found himself frightened, or overwhelmed, or questioning God, he always ended up trusting Him. The Psalms are filled with hope for every situation. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 123 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

122. David’s Last Words – 1 Kings 2 27.12.2023 4:42

Because he did not always obey God completely, David left behind a lot of debris for Solomon to clean up. Is the legacy you are creating neat and tidy – or is it filled with clutter? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 122 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

121. A New King Is Anointed – 1 Kings 1 27.12.2023 4:23

Did you ever plan to obtain something (like a title or a position), but for some reason God chose to give it to someone else? We must gratefully accept the things He gives us and trust Him with the ones He doesn’t. He knows what is best for us and everyone involved. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 121 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

120. David Deals with His Own Sin – 2 Sam 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22 27.12.2023 4:32

Do you ever look at others who are sinning and think, “I would never do that!”? The truth is none of us will ever outgrow temptation. And Satan will never give up trying to trick us and trap us. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 120 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

119. David Deals with Saul’s Sin – 2 Samuel 21 27.12.2023 4:24

Are you careful about the promises you make? Pledges must never be made carelessly or taken lightly. Few things cause more pain than broken promises. Saul’s family found this out the hard way. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 119 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

118. David Becomes the King – Again: 2 Samuel 19-20; 1 Chronicles 2 26.12.2023 4:36

Are you willing to speak up when you see someone doing something wrong or destructive? The wise woman in Abel was willing to confront Joab and offer him a better solution than the one he was using. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 118 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

117. Absalom Is Defeated - 2 Samuel 17-19 26.12.2023 4:38

Do your emotions ever hinder you from seeing circumstances the way they really are? Is there someone in your life who cares for you enough to confront you when you need to change your perspective? Do you listen when they try to correct you? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 117 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

116. Absalom Tries to Steal the Crown – 2 Samuel 14-15 26.12.2023 4:43

Have you ever felt like the plans God has for your life are about to be ruined – and there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it? Although things can seem very bleak at times, nothing or nobody can ever stop God from fulfilling His plans! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 116 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

115. Absalom Returns to Jerusalem – 2 Samuel 14 26.12.2023 4:07

Is there someone in your life you are having trouble forgiving? Remember, God was willing to send His only Son to die on the cross so that we can be forgiven. That’s how much He wants to have a relationship with us! We must be willing to show others this same kind of mercy. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 115 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠