The Quiet Place with Sherri Youngward

Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. As I spent some time wondering what a song of deliverance might be for me, it seemed fitting to play you the song that came to mind.  I will also share a plot twist. It happened as I looked out at my church family from behind the microphone. Stay tuned.  If you would like to suppo...

Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Charles Spurgeon wrote: Many men can be touched by the sorrow of another, but they are not touched with that...

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. I live in California where the ground is very dry right now. We are in a drought. I don’t have much of a green thumb, but I know enough to know living things requiring water, require it regularly. Not just once. The fruit of t...

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. I heard a pastor say, not everyone had a good father, but everyone can make a list of what a good father should be. I encourage you to make that list. No matter who your dad is or isn’t. Was or wasn’t. If you make that list, like I have mo...

John 16:26-27 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Years ago I read a book called,  The Power of Prayer, and the Prayer of Power by R.A. Torrey. After doing some serious digging, I found the old book. I will read you...

Psalm 139:17-18 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.  When I awake, I am still with You. Charles Spurgeon wrote— One or two thoughts would not suffice for our many needs. If he only thought of us now and then, what would we do in the meantime? But He thinks of us constantly! He says He has engrave...

John 19:38  Afterward Joseph of Arimathea,  who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders),  asked Pilate for permission to take Jesus' body down.  When Pilate gave him permission, he came and took the body away. Joseph was faithful, even when the One he was caring for, Jesus,  wasn’t there to see.     Or, so he thought. Is th...

Psalm 43:3  Send out your light and your truth;  let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain,  to the place where you live. The older I get, the less time I want to waste on false thoughts and misperceptions.  Especially, false thoughts on God.  I am fully on board for God to send out His light and His truth to guide me.  Sometimes I just need to re...

Galatians 6:2  Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.   Sometimes you need the quiet strong support of those who care.  Even and especially when it’s a burden that presses in often.   A listening ear connected to a caring heart is the best burden lifter I know.  I will read to you from: 1 Kings 17:2-6    2 Corinthians 1:2-5&n...

Matthew 4:11  Then the devil left Him, and behold,  angels came and ministered to Him.  I am jealous of the angels.  This word “ministered” means to help someone directly.   The same word is used in the book of Luke,  where a group of women provided for Jesus.  Scripture teaches us we can minister to Jesus directly. Even today.  I guess I shouldn't be j...

When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said,  “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!”  Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight.  How she praised God!  Luke 13:12-13  In this episode, I will share how this woman,  who had been bent over for eighteen years,  added fresh insight to how I praise and glorify God today.  Much like Lettie from the last episode "Streams...

Isaiah 35:6  Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. Lettie Burd Cowman titled her devotional book, Streams in the Desert , after this verse. It was first published in 1925. Her writings were based on her hardships and her experiences of fellowship with God. I randomly opened my dusty copy to a page and it met me in just the right way. It turns out there was nothing...

Psalm 147:10-11  He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.  During times of weakness, do you ever feel a cloud of discouragement?  A subtle lie that God likes you better running at full strength?  The truth is, you can delight and please God - e...

Psalm 147:4-5 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. When my human-sized understanding was out of options, thoughts on this verse helped. It still does me good to remember. His understanding is infinite.  I will read to you from: Isaiah 40:28  Psalm 147:3-11  If you would like to support th...

Luke 5:16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness to pray. Sometimes, often times, Jesus chose the wilderness. His example explains why lonely places don’t always have to be. I will read to you from: Isaiah 50:4  Mark 1:35  Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 28:20  If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you! I am dreaming up extr...

Psalm 95:4 In His hand are the deep places of the earth. There's a note by this verse in my Bible. It reminds me of a promise that met me at just the right time.  I will let you in on the note, and hope you find the same comfort I found. I will also read to you from: Isaiah 40:12 Psalm 95:1-8 Psalm 139:7-18 If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank y...

Here is the story behind The Quiet Place Podcast. While serenaded by little frogs and my friend’s pretty piano, I’ll end by reading Psalm 23 for you. If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you! I am dreaming up extra goodies for those of you who are able to help out. Take a look. http://www.sherriyoungward.com/donate To find out about upcoming gatherin...