Living Vine Chronicles

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we explore 3 different ways pride can show up. Scriptural references include John 13, and Luke 22:54-62.  Reflection Questions: How does pride show up in your heart? What is one way you can counteract pride? Thanks for taking the time to listen. Take good care, and I'll see you Monday.  Nicole You can follow me here: https:...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  Today I read Psalm 146 in honor of the release of the Israeli hostages. Welcome home! Reflection Questions: In whom do you trust?  Whose help do you rely on? Thanks for listening. Take good care.  I'll see you Monday.  Nicole You can follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/livingvinechronicles LVC website link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we will reflect on the days that we live that are written in the books of our lives. Scriptural references include Psalm 139:16 and Psalm 40:7.  Reflection questions: What would have happened if you stopped writing your book in a tough season of life?  Did your book take unexpected turns, and what were the results?  I ho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we consider how we are aligning our thoughts and who we are in agreement with, and the impact of that alignment. Scriptural references include: James 5:16, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 139:23, 24, Prov 3: 5, 6.  Reflection Questions: Whose eyes am I gazing into? Who and what am I coming into agreement with?  Thank you for listen...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode of The Vine, we will be reflecting on our position as we approach the throne of grace to ask. Scriptural references include: Luke 11:9, Hebrews 13:5, and Matthew 11:29.  Thanks so much for joining me. I would love to hear other topics you wish for me to cover. If you have something in mind, feel free to reach out. I'd love t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In light of all the events going on in the world, today I read from Andrew Murray's commentaries on Galatians 5:22 "The Fruit of the Spirit is love".  This excerpt was read from the Blue Letter Bible App's commentaries on Galatian 5:22 Andrew Murray.  Please take good care of yourself, especially during this time of great sad...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we reflect on Song of Solomon 4:12 and the garden that is enclosed within our hearts.  Reflection Questions: What has the Lord planted within your heart?  What is He asking to prune in this season?  Thank you so much for listening. Please share with a friend if you have enjoyed listening. I will see you Monday.  Take good care, ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we reflect on what it might have been like for Jesus to wash your feet. Scriptural references include John 13:1-17 and John 1:27.  Reflection Questions: What do you think it would be like for Jesus to approach you to wash your feet?  What do you expect His response to you to be like?  If you want to make sure you don't miss...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Vine,  In this episode, we reflect on the different perspectives between Christ in us and Us in Christ. RESOURCES: Psalm 118:24, 2 Cor 2:14, Gal 2:20, John 17:20-23, Eph 2:6, Proverbs 3:5,6.  Reflection Questions: What is the difference between Jesus being in us and us being in Christ?  How does this difference change the perspective you have on your day?  Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  This week, we will spend time reflecting on the nature of God's light.  Scriptural references include: Matthew 4:16, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 36:9, Matthew 17:2, Genesis 1:4, James 1, Ephesians 5:11-14, 1 John 1:5 Reflection questions: What aspect of His light do you need most today? Thanks for listening. You can subscribe so that...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we reflect on Jesus' statement, "I never knew you." RESOURCES: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 7:21- 23, 1 John 4:7 Reflection Questions: What is the motive for your actions? What does love look like in each situation?  Thank you for taking the time to listen. I will see you on Monday.  Nicole You can follow me...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  Today we explore the feeling of rejection compared to the Lord's acceptance through a story.  RESOURCES include: John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, Merriam-Webster, dictionary.com , Song of Songs 2:16.  Reflection questions: What thoughts are you having that reflect feelings from childhood that could use a good reframe with the truth of the bible? ...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends,  Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles. In today's episode, we take a moment to reflect a little deeper on what we might have buried in the tomb. Scriptural reference is Luke 24:5.  Reflection questions: Who told you it was dead? What assumptions have you been making? Thanks for joining me. See you Monday. Take good care.  Nicole You can follow me here: https://www...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we reflect on scars and the stories that they tell. Scriptural references include: John 20:19-29 Reflection Questions: What story do your scars tell? Is God a part of the story of your scars? What does it mean to you that your name is written into the story of His nail-scarred hands? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we explore Song of Songs 2:14, where we will dive into a reflection about the clefts of the rock, where we find refuge in times of heartache and pain. Scriptural references include: Psalm 74:19, Isaiah 38:14, Psalm 55:6, Ezekiel 7:11, Hosea 11:10, 11, 1 Peter 2:22-24 Reflection Questions: What do you need to bring to the Cleft i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we are exploring metaphorically speaking, what we have placed in the tomb that might just be "sleeping." Scriptural references include Luke 24:1-12, Psalm 139:23, John 11:1-57, Mark 5:21-43 Reflection questions: What have you decided was dead and placed into a tomb? What led you to decide it was dead? Are you w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we are reflecting on handling challenging situations with the unfairness of grace. Scriptural references: Matthew 5:38-42, 1 John 3:16, John 13:1-17, Luke 6:28, Matthew 24:12 Reflection Questions: How can you go the extra mile for someone who doesn’t deserve it? What does it look like to get rid of anything that hinders...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In today's episode, we are exploring circumstances where we feel discouraged by our dreams being delayed or postponed.  Scriptural references include: Proverbs 13:12, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:13-23 ,Luke 1:38 Reflection Questions: What are you experiencing that is a challenge to your faith?  What are you believing about your circumstances?  W...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Vine,  In this episode, we walk with Moses and the Israelites to Mount Horeb, and explore their experience deciding whether to hear God's voice for themselves or allow another to speak on God's behalf. Scripture references include:  Exodus 20:18-21, Genesis 3:4 Reflection Questions: Whose voice are you allowing to replace God’s? What am I losing by not dra...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we will explore the way God transforms our broken pieces into beauty. References include: Isaiah 54:11, 12, 2 Cor 4:7-10, John 8:12, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 60, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 10:30, SOS 8:5, Psalm 139:3, Lamentations 3:22, Ecclesiastes  3:11,  and  http://ratw.asu.edu/ aboutrocks_metamorphic.html#:~:text=We%20often%20find%20...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Friends,  In this episode of Living Vine Chronicles, we explore God's hidden nature seen in the sun. Scriptural references include: Romans 1:20, Psalm 4:8, John 8:12, John 1:4, John 11: 25, 26. I hope you invite a friend to share your experience.  Reflection questions: In what ways do you see God's attributes in the sun?  How does this impact your day?  What is God te...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we take a look at what we are relying upon. Scriptural references include: Psalm 37:25, Genesis 15:1, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 10:29-31.  Reflection Questions: In what or whom are you placing your trust? Thanks for spending some time with me. I'll see you on Monday.  Nicole You can follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/livi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles,  In this episode, we are exploring the difference between condemnation and conviction. Scriptural references include: Romans 5:8-9, Romans 8:31-39 , 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 John 1:8–9, 2 Corinthians 6:14 .  Reflection Questions: When you feel condemnation, what will you choose to do with it?  When you feel conviction, will you come to Jesus?  Hop...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles. In this episode, we consider the power of a spoken word, using the example of Jesus cursing the fig tree in the gospel of Mark. Scripture references include: Mark 11:12-22, Psalm 33:9, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 1:3.  If you would like to discuss the topics introduced in this podcast, I would love to hear from you. You can reach me on Facebook or at...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Vine Chronicles. In this episode, we explore the testing that comes in times of wilderness. Scripture references include: Habakkuk 3:17-19, James 1:2-4, Zechariah 13:9, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 . Questions for reflection: What scriptures will help you stand against the enemy's schemes in the wilderness? What thoughts are you allowing yours...