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Kevin Morris from BetterBibleReading.com teaches reading and study methods to help you have an enjoyable and productive bible reading experience. Learn how you can make the most of your time, eliminate distractions, and grow in your knowledge and grasp of the Bible!
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"The Lord said to her in reply, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things... Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.'" Luke 10:41-42 How do we choose "the better part" in the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic days of motherhood? How do we know when God is calling us to set down the laundry so that we can pray, and when we need to set down our Bibles to love the crying child right in front of us? This podcast delves into all aspects of Christi ...
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For the last episode of this series, Marci Combo and I discuss what prayer looks like for each of us. We answer a couple of questions that listeners have asked about: how our relationships with each person of the Holy Trinity (God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) work in our prayer lives, and what our daily prayer routines tend to look lik…
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Join in for a rosary that follows along with verses from God's Holy Word! The rosary is a beautiful, effective prayer that allows you to meditate on "mysteries" while repeating rote prayers. If you've never prayed the rosary, check out this thorough and helpful page from Hallow. It gives an explanation of what the rosary is, why we pray it, and how…
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Whether we show up nice and neat or as a big ol' mess, God is 100% present to us! Reflect about how He loves us despite our mess and then join in for another led meditation. This meditation comes from the book An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. It prompts you to consider how you were created fully by God and not by your own…
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Let's talk about Lent and then meditate on scripture together! This episode uses imaginative prayer, which is a beautiful way to dive deeper into a narrative passage of the Bible and pick up on details you may have missed in a simple reading. If you want to do more imaginative prayer on your own and would like a guide, check out this website: https…
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This episode goes through some of St. Ignatius' Rules for Spiritual Discernment. This is huge for understanding God's voice and voices of evil spirits in your life. Sometimes feeling God's presence and understanding his voice is easy and sometimes it is really hard! Sometimes our prayer feels fueling, refreshing, and like deep communion with God, a…
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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, prayer is just hard. Sometimes it is due to logistical difficulties. If that is you, go back and check out the "Prayer: Practicals" and "Prayer: Troubleshooting & Tips" episodes. But sometimes, it's just hard because of stuff we are going through in our personal lives. Major financial difficulties, depression, d…
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Let's talk contemplative prayer! Many saints before us have thrived with hours of contemplative prayer every day, "sitting in the room with Jesus." If vocal prayer is us talking to Jesus and meditative prayer is us focusing on Jesus, contemplative prayer is us listening to Jesus. It is not about our actions, but about God's actions and listening to…
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This episode dives into MEDITATIVE prayer, which takes a little more focus, discipline, and time than vocal prayer. Meditative prayer is beautiful for growing our virtues of patience and helping us develop more intimacy with Jesus! You can meditate on all kinds of things, including: scripture, prayers, pictures, nature, or even just a word. By trai…
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Once we have established a solid routine of prayer, we can work on deepening our prayer so that we can grow closer to Jesus! This episode speaks on many different types of vocal prayer (any time you are speaking to God either out loud, in your heart, or written words). I encourage you to open your heart and ask the Holy Spirit to draw out one type …
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When life is inconsistent, it can be really hard to find consistency in your prayer! In this episode, we’ll do some troubleshooting. I’ll share the experiences of a few different women that can help you figure out how to make the time for prayer even when life changes. I’ll also give some overall tips that might be helpful! In the next three episod…
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In this episode, Jenna defines what she means by consistent, daily prayer and goes through an acronym that lists aspects of a good prayer life. Use this acronym to look at your own prayer and see if there are any ways you can improve the environment in which you pray! Next week, she’ll discuss troubleshooting, which can help you if you struggle to …
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Join me for the first episode of our "Prayer" series! This series will hit on some practicals for bringing prayer into daily life as a mom and will go through different types of prayer for each of us to grow in our walks with Jesus. A daily prayer life is essential to developing a relationship with Jesus, and a relationship with Jesus is essential …
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Y’all! I’m so excited to share my lovely friend Jenna with you! You will not want to miss this episode! Here’s the survey we talk about in today’s episode - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-I-UMz4hz_0P74SSVddosk1-jrt6cZr1urbGWqzR-qONyEQ/viewform - we would so appreciate it if you filled it out! Jenna’s podcast starts January 2, 2024! Get…
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I am BACK and I’m excited to not only share about how life has been lately and what’s next on the podcast, but to also introduce you to my special guest today. My sweet mom, Jennifer Fisch Lemp, is on the podcast today to share about her new book! It’s called Resting on a Pillow of Prayers: Poems of Loss, Hope and Healing. I am SO excited for you t…
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This sermon is entitled "The Man and the Message" from 1 John 1:1-4. It was preached by Kevin Morris at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast: https://www.betterbiblereading.com/podcast Support the show If you enjoyed this episode a…
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This sermon is entitled "Waiting for Her Blessed Hope" from Ruth 4:1-22. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, consider becoming a Patron…
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This sermon is entitled "A Living Hope" from Ruth 3:1-18. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, consider becoming a Patron!…
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Good Friday is a mixed bag for Christians. Some treat the day very seriously, some churches have special services, and other Christians simply skip Good Friday and go straight to celebrating Easter. But what should we think about Good Friday? Rather than telling you how to celebrate Good Friday, I want to tell you how we should think through the ev…
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This sermon is entitled "Her Hope is Not Put to Shame" from Ruth 2:1-23. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. The audio version of the first sermon from this series in Ruth can be found on the Better Bible Reading Podcast: https://www.betterbiblereading.com/podcast Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and w…
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I’m taking a break and I want to thank you for listening and explain why I’m taking this break. God bless you and your family! Xoxo Stephanie [email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to connect] [Here are the podcasts I mentioned to go check out: Latte and Laundry, Her Pursuit, The Joy Filled Podcast, Read-Aloud Revival, The Homeschooli…
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How do we sit at the feet of Jesus while managing a busy household? My guest, Suzanne Bilodeau, is here to answer that question today, and she answers it so beautifully! Suzanne is a Catholic wife and momma of 6 with a heart for encouraging moms on their faith journey! Her podcast is called Latte and Laundry and it is a podcast you must check out i…
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This is a great one, friends! If you struggle with trying to do it all and be it all for everyone, you’re going to love this conversation I had with Amy from House of Eilers. Press play and be encouraged! Then head to www.houseofeilers.com or www.instagram.com/houseofeilers and continue being encouraged by Amy! She’s just lovely. She also has a pod…
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In need of a little encouragement today? Tune in to today’s interview with author Nancy. My guest, Nancy I. Sanders, has written countless children’s books and has a new one to share with y’all today, “Bedtime with Daddy”. She speaks about the power of bedtime reading with your children and has some timely encouragement for us young moms. Enjoy!! X…
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How do we love our families well? We start with loving God well. I’m talking with Jenna Guizar today and we are chatting about growing in closeness with our Lord. We chat about pursuing God in prayer and it’s so good, friends! Jenna is the Founder + Creative Director of Blessed is She Women's ministry + community. Head over to www.blessedisshe.net …
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Is this a helpful statement? Is it a Roman Catholic idea? Is it even biblical? Today I want to share with you a provocative statement made by none other than the Protestant Reformer, John Calvin. Today we're doing a little church history, some interaction with Ephesians 4, and an overall increase (hopefully) in our appreciation for belonging to bot…
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Let’s raise some AMAZING kids! I’m so excited to introduce you to podcaster and author, Monica Swanson! Her new book is available TODAY and it’s called “Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked”. You are going to LOVE this conversation today and you will love Monica’s book, too! Learn …
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God sees your heart, sweet mama. Let’s talk about that. I want to encourage you and maybe challenge you a little bit today. I pray this episode blesses you and meets you right where you’re at! If you have ideas for Bible studies I can do in the future please feel free to email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and let me know which books of the Bible…
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Can we be content where God has placed us? What if we’re excited and looking forward to the next phase of our motherhood journey? I have some thoughts and encouragement to share with you today, sweet friend, and I pray your time spent here is a blessing. I’d love to hear from you! Email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and we can continue the conver…
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Genealogies are probably the least-appreciated part of the Bible. They're full of names hard to pronounce, and if our motivation is low, we'll find a reason to simply skip over them altogether. But that's no good. Genealogies are worth out time- not only because they are part of God's inspired Word- but also because they make some important points …
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In today’s mama devotional, we’re exploring the concept of single-tasking and focusing on what matters most. I pray this time spent here blesses you in your family life and encourages you to live more intentionally. I’m trying to figure it out right alongside you - we are in this together! Xoxo Stephanie [Email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com with …
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Hey friends! I'll be preaching a series of sermons through the book of Ruth at my church, and I wanted to share them with you. You can expect these sermons about once a month, and if you've never studied the book of Ruth before, this sermon will be a great place to start, since we'll kick things off in chapter 1, verse 1. Thanks for listening! Supp…
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Learn why you (probably) get so angry as a mom and how God wants to heal these parts of our hearts. Come as you are and be encouraged that God is full of mercy for each of us. He wants us to learn from our anger and refresh us with His life-giving waters. Welcome in, friend! You’re in good company here. Xoxo Stephanie [Connect at 500secondstojoy@gm…
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When the world tells you it’s all about what you “do” and how “productive” you are, I want to offer a different message. I want to remind you that more than anything, you are a daughter of God. Press play and be encouraged, sweet friend. I’m so grateful you’re here. Xoxo Stephanie [ps: email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to connect]…
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While the gospel of John is a popular place to start for many Bible readers (either new Christians or new reading plans), you might wonder where to go from there. I think the best book to follow John's gospel is actually 1st John. This book acts as an inspired commentary on many of the themes found in the gospel of John. Today we'll look at some of…
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Happy New Year, friend! I am SO happy to be chatting with you about my word of the year today. I’ve done this for a few years now and it’s so much fun to see what God wants of me each year. I encourage you to pick a word, too! And I also encourage you to ask the Lord how you can create more space for Him and for silence in this new year. I pray you…
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How does the Incarnation relate to the human condition, known as "the rat race"? It turns out, the vicious cycle of human existence eluded to us by Solomon is exactly what we need to come to terms with, in order to appreciate the good news of Jesus Christ. In a manner of speaking, Ecclesiastes reminds us of the bad news which makes the gospel so gl…
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There are thousands of Bible reading plans, but I want to share with you the 5 Bible reading plans I think you should use in 2023. While these 5 Bible reading plans may sound like too much, I will share with you what makes each one of them unique, and worth your time! 1. The Robert Murray M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan This plan is divided into person…
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It’s almost Christmas! It is almost time to celebrate the birth of our Savior! As we meditate on God’s Word and prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas well, let’s reflect on Mary’s YES to the Lord. She had free will and she chose obedience. Mary is a beautiful example for us mothers. May you have a blessed Christmas. Thank you for being here. Xo…
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Sorry this is a day late, friends! But let’s sit at the feet of Jesus and hear what He has to say to us. I am feeling a little weary and maybe you are too. This is a beautiful and also tiring time of year. Let’s take time to step back from the busyness and soak in the word of God. Thank you for being here and may God bless you with peace and joy du…
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This sermon is entitled "The Heart of the Matter" from Judges 6:1-32. It was preached on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. I am posting this video to satisfy my preaching class requirement with Moody Bible Institute, and my professor and classmates will be watching it for grading. With that said, I wa…
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Today we welcome Dr. Matthew Everhard back onto the Better Bible Reading Podcast to talk about his newest book entitled "Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners". "Souls" is a book about the gospel, and it brings to light the importance of our souls in the context of sharing and understanding the gospel. We'll cover some questions about the book, some dange…
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Happy Advent! I’m back to hosting the podcast and I’m so happy you’re here! Listen in to the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday mass and soak in God’s Word during this special time of the year. God bless you and your family! // I’m reading the following: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 + Psalm 146:6-10 + James 5:7-10 + Matthew 11:2-11. Reach out to me at…
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Today is all about ENCOURAGEMENT. Jenna shares final thoughts and wisdom as we wrap up this series about making decisions with God. It’s the 5th and final week of our special discernment series and I’m so honored to introduce you to my dear friend, Jenna. She is taking you on an exciting journey in the month of November where you’ll be exploring to…
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We are nearing the end of our series with Jenna and it’s time to feel CONVICTED about our decision-making. It’s week 4 of our special discernment series and I’m so honored to introduce you to my dear friend, Jenna. She is taking you on an exciting journey in the month of November where you’ll be exploring together how to make decisions with God. ..…
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