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It is not possible to be human and not have had the experience in some moment or moments of feeling overlooked or not seen by others. In Episode 5 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that God is El Roi, the God who sees.  He sees each of us. Bible verses in today’s episode: Genesis 15:1-5. Genesis 16:1-14 (NIV). 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV).  Psalm 33:13-15, 18-19 (AMP). Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV). Proverbs 15:...

In Episode 4 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that battles are a part of life, but children of God are never fighting alone. The Lord of Hosts, who has never lost a battle, fights for us and equips us to fight. Scripture verses shared, unless otherwise noted, are from the NKJV: Deuteronomy 3:22; Deuteronomy 20:4 (HCSB); Psalm 46:7; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 91:11-12; Romans 8:31; Psalm 50:15; 2 Chronicle...

In Episode 3 of Season 10, Esther focuses on the process of becoming deeply rooted in God and His love. She reviews several characteristics of God’s nature and His love, some of the benefits of being deeply rooted, several consequences of not being deeply rooted, and several strategies to help us become deeply rooted in God and His love. Scripture verses shared in the episode: Trees and plants as...

In Episode 2 of Season 10, Esther continues her focus on prayer. She reflects on the truth that God is a God who forgives and highlights an obstacle to us receiving the forgiveness God offers us freely. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠ ⁠https://asonebeingtaught....

In this 1st episode of Season 10, Esther introduces the theme of Season 10, prayer, and emphasizes the importance of knowing the God to whom we pray.  Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠ https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, cr...

In this 9th and final episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on a prayer to the God of hope, found in Romans 15:13. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  ⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  ⁠https://eadamsgrace.wo...

In this 8th episode of Season 9, Esther encourages us to notice God’s gifts and shares some of those she has received from Him.  Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  https://e...

In this 7th episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on God’s provision, drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the story of Abraham and Sarah. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and s...

In this 6th episode of Season 9, Esther reviews several common weight lifting tips and focuses on their spiritual application. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  https://ead...

Whether we acknowledge this fact openly or in the hidden places of our hearts, most of us believe there are things we deserve. In this 5th episode of Season 9, Esther highlights a common human response to the concept of our rights and unearned privileges and invites us to consider God’s rights. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content or...

Is worship just singing and praising God at certain moments or appointed times?  In this 4th episode of Season 9, the focus is on worship as a lifestyle. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, crea...

In the third episode of season 9, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Esther focuses on one of the most common mental disorders in the USA, depression. Information is shared to encourage Christians experiencing mental illness and assist those who are not, in their interactions with those who are. If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Su...

In the second episode of season 9, Esther celebrates her mother, Viola Agatha, and highlights lessons from the life of Hannah, a mother in the Bible. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/ / Fitly Spoken...

In the first episode of Season 9, Esther uses the Biblical story of one of the children of Israel's wilderness experiences to highlight God's ability to transform what is bitter into a life-giving resource. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge....

In this final episode of Season 8, Esther shares excerpts from each episode of the season and reflects on what children of God can hope for. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com / Fitly Spoken I A space...

In Episode 7 of Season 8, Esther invites us to focus on Holy Week by reading an excerpt of a Biblical account of events that occurred on Palm Sunday and sharing a composite of two blog posts, "Every Step," and "Holy Week: God's Plan, Timing, and Love." Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's c...

In this 6th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope by reflecting on several reasons to hope in God's word.  Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, c...

In this 5th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope and reflects on how remembering fosters hope in God.  Several memory aids are shared. The article, ”Everything you always wanted to know about human memory (but were afraid to ask) can be found at https://habr.com/en/company/spbifmo/blog/494988/ Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's...

Singing songs to God when things are going well requires little of us. But what about singing songs of hope to God during the night seasons of life? In this 4th episode of season 8, Esther discusses the necessity of singing songs to God during night seasons and presents hope that is based on knowledge, trust and love as the required ingredient for doing so. The article, "Raise Your Song in the Nig...

In Episode 3 of Season 8, we reflect on life as an endurance race and the truth that hope in Jesus inspires our endurance. An excerpt of the blog post, "Limit" and lyrics of the hymn, "The Solid Rock" are shared.  The complete lyrics of the hymn, "He Giveth More Grace" can be found at https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/He_Giveth_More_Grace/ The article, "Embrace the Race God Gives You,"...

In this 2nd episode of Season 8, we continue to focus on the theme of hope. The blog post, "Leave" from the blog WORD...breathed, several Scripture verses about three of God's qualities that give us reason to trust Him and hope in Him, and lyrics from the hymns, "Never Alone" and "O God Our Help in Ages Past," are shared. The complete lyrics of the hymns, "Never Alone" and "O God Our Help in Ages...

In this first episode of Season 8, Esther focuses on hope. Hope is defined, some of the reasons hope matters are provided, and the source of true hope is identified. Links to resources referenced in today's episode: Hope: Why it matters - Harvard Health What Is Hope? | Desiring God Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: WORD…breath...

In this final episode of Season 7, Esther directs our attention to God’s greatest gift - the Incarnation of God in the Person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who became flesh for us (John 1:14). We are reminded that "Immanuel", God with us, is not a wish or mere words, but the truth we can build our lives upon.  Links to resources referenced in today's episode: What Is the Incarnation? | Desiring...

In episode 6 of Season 7, Esther invites us to reflect on God's gift of faith, not faith as in "religion", but that which is necessary to walk with God and please Him. We are also invited to ask ourselves and answer the question, "What am I doing with this gift of faith?"  Links to resources referenced in today's episode: Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do (Hardcover Boo...

In this fifth episode of Season 7, Esther focuses on God's gift of creation and reflects on the process and purpose of creation.  Spoiler alert - creation is not an end itself. Links to resources referenced in today's episode: How many stars are in the universe? - Durango Downtown Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do (Hardcover Book) - Paul David Tripp - PaulTripp.com – Pa...