Written Spoken

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...

In this fourth episode of Season 7, Esther reflects on the awesome truth that God desires an intimate relationship with us, and that prayer is one of the ways our relationship with Him is developed and maintained. She also shares a personal story about the person whose prayers have an ongoing impact in her life.  Links to articles referenced in today's episode: God Wrote a Book | Desiring God...

God has written a Book for us, an act of incomprehensible generosity. An act of grace. In this third episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, The Holy Bible. We are invited to reflect on what God says about His Book and consider some of the possible ways we can best utilize this amazing gift.  Links to articles referenced in today's episode: God Wrote a Book | Desiring G...

In this second episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, grace, and invites listeners to join her in reflecting on two questions, "What is God's grace?" and "What are we doing with the grace of God?" The link to a playlist of several songs about the amazing grace of God is shared below. Listeners are encouraged to take note of the Bible verses shared in today's episode and pra...

In this first episode of Season 7, Esther poses the question, "Is God generous?" and invites listeners to reflect on one of the gifts God gives and how they are using this gift.  The addresses of WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate are, in the order listed, https://wordpress.com/view/asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com and https://wordpress.co...

Did you know that there is a tire-blowout season? In this episode the host describes characteristics of the tire-blowout season, reflects on life parallels or applications of causes of tire-blowouts and shares strategies for addressing these causes.  The addresses of WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate are, in the order listed, https://wo...

Do you know that you are surrounded by "a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith"? (Hebrews 12:1, NLT). Even if you are not one for crowds, this is a crowd that you will want to be part of when time is no more and, in the present, you can be encouraged by these witnesses who testify to "God's absolute faithfulness" (Hebrews 12:1, AMP). 

The host, as part of her birthday celebration, reflects via prose on the faithfulness of God in her life, with the hope that listeners will reflect on His faithfulness to them.

The thought of loving ourselves well may seem self-centered; however, listeners are reminded that loving ourselves well does not originate with us or within us. In addition, several aspects of what it means to love ourselves well are explored.

The need for comfort is a universal human need. Various sources of comfort exist but the true source of all comfort is God. Listeners are encouraged to allow God to provide the comfort they need.

Everyone experiences rejection and rejection has an impact. In this episode we will reflect on: Several effects of unhealed rejection  The God given antidote for the effects of rejection

Is it the length of one's life that defines it as fully lived or are there other factors? The life of Sarah, a female Biblical character, is used to explore this question in today's episode.

Listeners are invited to reflect on what it would mean personally to, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can," a quote from tennis legend, Arthur Ashe. In addition, listeners are reminded that God, the Creator, still brings life out of chaos and ruin.

Our digestive system is critical to our well-being. In this episode, fascinating facts about the physical digestive system are shared together with indicators that the digestive system needs cleansing, and a resource to aid in the spring cleaning of the digestive system. In addition, the spiritual digestive system and strategies for cleansing the spiritual digestive system are discussed. 

In this episode listeners are invited to reflect on their beliefs about God and how they and their lives would be different if they fully believed what God has revealed about Himself. Consider listening with a journal so that you can record your responses to the questions posed.

Six thousand plus per day. That is the estimated number of thoughts the average person has daily. How do we know which ones to hold and which to discard? Listeners are presented with strategies to aid in the decision-making process necessary to spring clean the mind.

The true meaning of Christmas is found in the Resurrection of Christ Jesus. In this episode, the Resurrection of Christ Jesus is celebrated as a historical fact with personal meaning. Listeners are invited to reflect on what the Resurrection of Jesus means to them, personally.

How do we see with our hearts? How does the condition of our hearts impact our vision? These are two of the questions reflected on in today's episode.

Spring, in the Western world, typically is the season of the year when we engage in decluttering. Too often, however, we can focus on the physical clutter that we can see but overlook the clutter that is within us. In season 5, the host focuses on decluttering three areas: the heart, the mind, and the gut. In this episode, the focus is on spring cleaning or decluttering the heart. 

Is our work only a way to pay our bills or make a living? If we knew that our work matters to God would our perspective about our work change? Let us reflect on these questions in the context of what it means to love our work well.