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As difficult as that is…as scary as it is to feel so deeply such questioning…as much as we are filled with fear and longing for hope…we are not abandoned. We are not without hope. We are not alone or without resources to respond. We cannot be passive. We cannot just let time pass. Here are seven prayers, and each one of these can be daily actions as well. Leaving a comment and rating this podcast...

(with a few bloopers included at the end 😜) What do you do when stress, fear, and uncertainty seem to take over your thoughts? In this second message of the Chill: Rethinking Rest & Stress Bible study series, we'll slow down and spend time in Psalm 34, where David invites us to discover a deeper kind of rest—not by escaping life's pressures, but by coming near to God in the middle of them. Wr...

Devotional, Study Notes, and Transcript available  at DwellingRichly.org series "ABCs of Grace" Psalm 119:25-32 || Ep. 2 ABCs of Grace - DALET ד Focus:  We're continuing a special series where I share my dad's teachings from Psalm 119, recorded way back in 1981. In this episode, my dad, Pastor Dave, guides us through verses 25-32, focusing on finding hope and strength in times of de...

Forty-Five years ago to this day, my father gave this message. June 21, 1981. So, in honor of my father and Father's Day, June 21,2026 - I hope you'll enjoy this message. .🎧Dive into Psalm 119 with my dad! 🎧 Here we go! This is episode #1 from my dad's remastered 1981 Sunday School class, "ABCs of Grace" where he went verse-by-verse through Psalm 119. My dad breaks it all down with his trademark...

I originally shared this episode, August of 2024. Enjoy this special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast in honor of my father and this Father's Day, June 2026. So, this is a super special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast. I've been teasing you with hints about a surprise, and today, I'm finally spilling the beans. My dad was a pastor, and growing up as a pastor's kid gave me some amazing...

If you've ever found yourself longing for a break from the pressures of life, you're not alone. We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by responsibilities, worries, distractions, and the constant feeling that there is always one more thing demanding our attention. But what if biblical rest is more than simply escaping stress for a little while? In this opening message, we'll begin explor...

In this final session of our Colossians study, we move from truth we believe to the life we live. Paul brings everything together by showing how Christ’s lordship shapes our homes, our work, our prayer, our words, and our relationships. From the way we love and lead in our families, to how we approach our daily responsibilities, to how we speak with wisdom and grace—this passage reminds us that no...

What does it actually look like to live like you’ve been raised with Christ? Get the Notes Handout and DWELL Method guide for this session at DwellingRichly.org In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk through Colossians 3:1–17 and uncover the foundation of the Christian life—identity first, then action. Paul reminds us that we are not striving to become new… we alrea...

In Colossians 2, Paul confronts one of the most subtle dangers facing the church: the temptation to add something to Christ. Not blatant unbelief. Not outright denial. But supplementation. In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk carefully through Colossians chapter 2 and uncover Paul’s four urgent warnings: • Don’t be deluded by persuasive speech • Don’t be taken cap...

What does the supremacy of Christ have to do with your hope? In this session of Colossians: Rooted & Renewed, we walk verse by verse through Colossians chapter 1 and discover how Paul connects the supremacy of Jesus to the unshakable hope believers have — and the hope we can confidently offer a lost world. If you’ve ever wondered: • What does “firstborn of all creation” really mean? • Does Col...

Welcome to session two of Dwelling Richly: we’re learning how to stop snacking on verses and actually feast on Colossians. We’ll use the D-W-E-L-L method to read with context, link Scripture to Scripture, and let Paul’s words shape how we live. Short, practical, and heart-focused — this session helps you read like the Bible was meant to be read, trust the Spirit to teach you, and walk away rooted,...

Welcome to "Colossians: Rooted & Renewed" - First teaching session in this Bible study series! This session is all about learning how to slow down, lean into Scripture, and let God’s Word actually live in you (not just check a box). We’ll walk through the D-W-E-L-L rhythm, build simple habits, and do it together in community—praying, planning, and prioritizing our time with Jesus. Grab your Bi...

Bethlehem's Quiet Promise: Finding Fulfillment in the Little Things Welcome to Week 4 of Advent and the 5th week of the God's Perfect Timing devotional. As Christmas draws near, this message invites you to pause and reflect on the fulfillment of God’s promises through the coming of Christ. Together, we trace the Scriptures that lead us to Bethlehem, the incarnation, and the quiet faithfulness that...

Welcome to Week 4 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional and the 3rd week of Advent. Joy is a word we hear a lot during Advent—but Scripture invites us to slow down and think more carefully about what joy really is, where it comes from, and how it grows in ordinary, often difficult seasons of life. In this Week 4 message from the God’s Perfect Timing devotional journey, we step into the third week...

Welcome to Week 3 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional. This week’s readings are a gentle reminder that God often works quietly, shaping and softening our hearts long before we see the full picture. Take a breath, sit with these passages, and notice how the waiting and small moments are not wasted but part of something good. I’m praying for you as you rest in that steady, loving preparation. Thi...

This first Advent message brings us into the quiet longing of Zechariah and Elizabeth—two faithful servants of God who lived many years with unanswered prayers. Their story invites us to slow down, think biblically about waiting, and recognize the tender ways God prepares His people in His perfect timing. If you’ve ever carried a long prayer, or wondered what God is doing in the quieter seasons of...

Welcome to Week 2 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional. Advent begins long before Bethlehem. In this first week of Advent, we slow down and look at the earliest promises God spoke over a weary world. Before shepherds heard the angels sing, before Mary received her news, God was already preparing a story of redemption. If your heart feels stretched thin or you’re carrying long-standing prayers, t...

Welcome to week one of the Dwelling Richly devotional, God’s Perfect Timing. This week we’re slowing down with Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Philippians to practice thankfulness and remember how steady God has been. Take a few minutes each day to read, reflect, and jot down what stands out — maybe one attribute of God, a moment He provided, or a short line from Psalm 136 to carry you through. If you ha...

I wrote a gentle devotional called "God's Perfect Timing" to help us stay in God's Word during the holiday rush. It's 50 days (five short prompts a week for seven weeks), taking you from the Sunday before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after New Year's. Each day gives a tiny Bible prompt, a quick thought, and space to jot one simple reflection — nothing overwhelming, just a steady rhythm to keep...

Watch this episode and more from this series here: JenniferGRichmond.com What if anxiety does not get the last word? In this final chapter of Philippians we walk through a clear, biblical pathway for steady hearts in unsteady times: rejoicing in the Lord, practicing gentleness, praying with thanksgiving, guarding our minds, and learning the secret of contentment in Christ. If you have felt the men...

Philippians 3:1-21 || Ep. 5 When Christ Becomes Our Measure Philippians 3 is a call to focus—press on toward the goal of Christ. Paul warns against false confidence and shows us the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. This message inspires us to keep our eyes fixed on the prize and persevere with joy. Philippians: Joyful & Steady is a 6-session study verse-by-verse through this impactful epistl...

From back in the archives, this is the first sermon I preached - July, 2013. If you’ve ever felt ‘meh’ about faith or struggled with life’s hard questions, this sermon gently calls you back to the wonder of who God is and how a humble response can change everything. This is a reminder that God isn’t just a distant idea or a casual checkbox; He’s holy, powerful, and deeply personal. I invite you to...

What does real humility look like—and why does it lead to joy? In this session from Philippians: Joyful & Steady, we'll walk through one of the most beautiful passages in Scripture—the “Christ Hymn” of Philippians 2. Discover how Jesus’ downward path of obedience and self-emptying becomes the model for our own lives of unity, service, and radiant joy. If you’ve ever struggled to surrender prid...

Today is a good day to subscribe to the Dwelling Richly podcast on YouTube and get on the Dwelling Richly mailing list at JenniferGRichmond.com Read the Blog Update: jennifergrichmond.com/a-time-for-every-purpose/ After 15 wonderful years serving at La Mirada Church, I’ll be retiring as Women’s and Children’s Pastor. I’m deeply grateful for every moment and every person God allowed me to walk alon...

Watch, Listen, and Follow Along with the Notes Handout  Join the Bible study group or on your own - download lessons Here . Like, subscribe, comment - simple ways to bless and support the Dwelling Richly ministry. This Message: Paul’s joy isn’t shaken by prison walls. His life, prayer, and example call us to live worthy of the gospel, standing firm together in Christ. Paul’s writing from prison an...