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I came across 1 Thessalonians 5:14 in my Bible reading recently, and it dawned on me that – although this verse is something all believers should be doing – it provides a particularly apt job description for mothers.

Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
1 Thessalonians 5:14 - “We urge you [to] admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

Proverbs 29:15  - “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.”

Ephesians 4:29  - “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Colossians 4:6  - “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 - “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

1 Peter 3:15 - “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect….”

Hebrews 10:23-25  - “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”

Ephesians 4:15  - “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ….”

Hebrews 6:10 - “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”

Ephesians 4:2  -  “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”

Proverbs 18:13 – “He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.”

Galatians 5:22-25 - “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 – “…rejoice always, pray without ceasing.”

RELATED LINKS:
Pray for Your Children from Head to Toe

Pray for Your Teens

25 Ways to Raise Capable, Confident Children

Age-Appropriate Children’s Chores

Nurturers by Nature (Don’t Waste Your Girl Power)

Respond, Don’t React

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Welcome to Part 3 of my series on Christian Discipleship: We've already covered Stay in the Book and Stay on Your Knees. Today we'll address the last imperative: Stay after Souls. So let's discuss what that means and what evangelism should look like in the life of a born-again Christian.



So today, I want to tackle that last imperative: “Stay after souls.” This has the idea of evangelism at its heart, but it really goes far beyond simply sharing the gospel. And that’s what I’d like to examine with you today.

Show Notes
RELATED LINKS:
EP 115: Stay in the Book (Part 1 of this series)

EP 116: Stay on Your Knees (Part 2 of this series)

The Singing Bible (unique Bible reading app)

“Now Entering Mission Field” Sign (free printable)

A Prayer for the LOST (free printable prayer guide based on Scripture)-

The Five Solas (illumined coloring page)

The Roman Road Printable (in your choice of five different languages)

Free printable gospel tracts (including the trick-or-treat tracts I mentioned)

VERSES CITED:
Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you….”

Matthew 28:19-20 – “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations….”

Deuteronomy 11:18-19 – “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart….”

Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much….”

Ephesians 5:33 – “…and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – “These commandments that I give you today are to be…”

Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go….”

James 2:8 – “If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law….”

1 Samuel 15:22 – “…Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice….”

Matthew 10:37 – “who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me….”

Deuteronomy 13:6-8 – “If your very own brother, or your son or daughter….”

Philippians 2:5-8 – “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus….”

1 Corinthians 11:1 – “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”

Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain….”

Colossians 3:23  – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart….”

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might…”

Romans 12:1 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy….” 

Philippians 2:14 – “Do all things without complaining or arguments….”

John 13:35 – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

1 John 4:19 – “We love because he first loved us.”

 Matthew 5:44 – “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ….”

Luke 6:27-28 – “… Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who….”

Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”                       

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave ...”

John 15:12-14 – “This is My commandment, that you love one another….”

James 2:15-16 – “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food…

Philippians 2:3-4 – “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with….”

Matthew 25:40 – “…whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for Me.’”

John 14:6 – “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes….”

Romans 10:14 – “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed?”

1 Peter 3:15-16 – “Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks….”

Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith….”

James 2:26 – “… faith without works is dead.”

Roman 3:10 – “As it is written, ‘THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE.’”

Romans 3:23– “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 5:8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is….”

Romans 10:9 – “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe….”

Romans 10:13 – “… for ‘whoever will call on the name of the LORD will be saved.’”

1 Corinthians 3:7 – “So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters….”

Ecclesiastes 11:6 – “Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest….”

Isaiah 55:10-11 – “… so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty.”

Colossians 2:13 – “You were dead because of your sins….”

1 Peter 2:12 – “Conduct yourselves with such honor that….”

Titus 2:7-8 – “In everything, show yourself to be an example….”

Romans 15:6 – “so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify….”

1 Corinthians 10:31 – “… whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Mathew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see….”

John 15:8 – “This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit….”

1 Timothy 5:25 – “In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even….”

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In this week’s episode of Loving Life at Home, I’m tackling part two of my three-part series on Christian discipleship. It’s all about the topic and practice of prayer and its important place in the life of every believer who desires a closer, more vibrant walk with Christ.

Show Notes
RELATED LINKS:
EP 71: The Power of Prayer

Free Pretty Printable Prayer Guides (packed with Scripture)

50+ Favorite Quotes on Prayer

VERSES CITED:
1 Thessalonians 5:17  – “Pray without ceasing”

Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful…”

Philippians 4:6-7  – “…in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving….”

Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”

1 Chronicles 28:9 – “… the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire….”

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Philippians 2:4 – “do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also….”

1 Timothy 2:1 – “…I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be….”

Ephesians 6:18 – “Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition….”

James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other….”

John 17:2-23 – “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one.…”

Philippians 2:2 – “…make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining….”

Matthew 18:19-20 – “…if two of you shall agree on earth as touching ….”

1 Corinthians 7:3-5 – “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife….”

1 Corinthians 4:7 – “…What do you have that you did not receive?”

Philippians 4:19 – “But my God shall supply all your need according to His ….”

Matthew 6:9-13 – “Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy name….”

Mark 14:36 – “…take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

1 Peter 2:22 – "He committed no sin, neither was any deceit found in His mouth.”

Psalm 135:1 – “Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise Him….”

Psalm 150:6 – “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”

Psalm 100:4  – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and come into His courts with….”

Proverbs 28:13 – “The one who conceals his sins will not prosper….”

James 4:6  – “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 John 1:8 – “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us….”

Acts 3:19 – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out….”

John 8:11 – “…go and sin no more.”

Ephesians 4:30 – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God….”

1 Thessalonians 5:19 – “Do not quench the Spirit.”

1 Timothy 4:2 – “Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences….”

Romans 8:1  – “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ….”

Luke 15:11-21 – “Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons….”

Psalm 103:12 – “as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed….”

Isaiah 1:18 – “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow….”

James 4:2 – “You have not because you ask not.”

Luke 11:9-10 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock….”

John 15:7 – “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish….”

2 Peter 3:9 – “…not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

James 1:5 – “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all….”

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on….”

Romans 6:16 – “Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey….”

Romans 12:1 – “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to ….”

Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways…. “

Psalm 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Romans 8:26-27 – “The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know ….”

Romans 8:34 –  “Christ Jesus…is also interceding for us.”

Hebrews 7:24-25 – “…since He always lives to intercede for them.”

Hebrews 4:6 – “…come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy….”

1 John 5:14 – “…If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”

James 5:17-18 – “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ….”

1 Corinthians 15:58 – “…be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work….”

2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all….”

James 5:16 – “The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.”

 

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This is Part 1 of a three part series on Christian living: Stay in the book. Stay on your knees. And stay after souls.  Listen in as we delve into Bible study basics, covering translations, tools, methods, and motivations for reading God's Word and hiding it in our hearts.

Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
James 1:5 - "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God...."

Acts 8:30-39 - “...Do you understand what you are reading?”

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son...."

Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things....”

Psalm 119:160 - “The entirety of Your word is truth....”

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - "Love is patient, love is kind...."

John 14:26 – “...the Holy Spirit ... will teach you all things....”

John 16:8 – “...convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment….”

John 16:13 – “However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth....”

1 John 2:27 – “As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you....”

Philippians 1:6 - "...he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion...."

Psalm 19:1 - “The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork...."

Romans 5:8 - "...while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

John 1:1-4 - “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God...."

Proverbs 14:12 - “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”

John 14:6 - “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life....”

Jeremiah 17:9 - “The heart is more deceitful than all else...."

Luke 9:23 - “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross...."

Matthew 7:13-14 - “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad....”

Psalm 25:8-9 - “Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way....”

Psalm 119:98-100 - “Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies....”

James 3:17 - “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle....”

James 3:15 - "...not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic."

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - “...God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise...."

Romans 12:2 - "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed....”

Ephesians 5:26 - "cleansed and sanctified and conformed to the image of Christ....”

1 John 2:16 - “...the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the boastful pride of life.”

Philippians 3:7-10 - “But whatever things were gain to me, these things I count as loss....”

Acts 7:11 - “...examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.”

Romans 14:1-6 - "Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment...."

Galatians 1:6-9 - “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you....”

Acts 4:12 - “...no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”


RELATED LINKS:
Prayer Guide for Bible Readers 

Bible Study Fellowship

One-Year Bible Reading Plan - available as a free printable chart or handy bookmarks

Free Books of the Bible Printable

More Free Printable Prayer Guides

Daily Bible Study Notes Template

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New King James Version (NKJV)

English Standard Version (ESV)

New International Version (NIV)

YouVersion Bible App - great for listening to audio Bible; parents should be aware app includes messaging capabilities and may want to discuss guidelines for use with their children before turning them loose with it

Verses Bible Memory App - app my daughter's use for reviewing memory verses

Fighter Verses App - this is the Bible memory app my son uses

BibleHub - great Bible study tool, especially for cross-referencing, consulting commentaries, looking up words in original language

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Sermon Notes Template for Kids

Ep 28: Bible Memory Tips

EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me

Charlotte Mason's method of Scripture memory

Awana - a church program teaches memory verses to children

Bible Memory Resources for Families - resources I made to encourage my kids and grandkids to memorize scripture


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In answer to questions from subscribers, I'm sharing my best tips for buying things secondhand -- including where and how to look for what you need, and my favorite categories of things to buy used.

Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Psalm 37:4-5 - "Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart."

James 1:17 - "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow."

Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us...."

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