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Sometimes it’s hard to be content.Sometimes it’s hard waiting on a prayer. You have dreams and desires in your heart that aren’t fulfilled. You have prayers that are unanswered. You are in a season of waiting but wonder if you will ever have that prayer fulfilled.I want to be content in every season.Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I’m angry. I doubt. I complain to God. Will you answer this prayer, Lord? Did I hear you wrong? I thought I heard you. I thought you said this thing would happen. Where are you? Where is the promised land? Will I ever see it?I want to be content, but sometimes my heart aches, and all I want to do is cry out. I try to hold it all together, but I am not strong enough. I’m learning to trust the Lord. I know He has a plan.Sometimes I feel like I’m in a desert. A lonely place of burning golden sand that stretches far out from me beyond what my eyes can see. There are no trees or streams in sight. Just rocks and sand. A barren place. A lost place.I don’t know what lies ahead.I have hopes and dreams and prayers.I have God with me. So long as my eyes are fixed on him, I know he will lead me through each step in the dessert. My pillar of cloud by day, leading me step by step, and fire by night that keeps my hope aflame.It’s when my eyes aren’t steady on him that I begin to sink in the sand like Peter on the water. Look to Jesus. Even if you don’t understand what is happening (I certainly don’t), turn your eyes upon Jesus. Jesus, we adore you and behold you, our Savior ever true.*I’ve read the story of how the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. They hoped in the promise of the Lord that He would lead them to the promised land. He led them by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Where He led, the people followed.I want to be led where the Lord leads. If He says go, I pray I will obey and go. If He says stay, I pray I will hear and obey. When I don’t understand, I pray my faith will be firmly planted in Jesus. I have hope. I have to trust the Lord and His plans. I pray He will be my strength.I don’t have it all together. I struggle and fear. But I know my God is good. I know His plans are for good. I pray that you know the same.If you are in a season of waiting, trust in God. Trust He knows what He is doing and that He is never late. You are loved by God. He is good. He has a plan for you.“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.“ —Jeremiah 29:11“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.”—Proverbs 3:5-6“Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act.”—Psalm 37:4-5“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”—John 3:16+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James and are talking about why our words and what we say is so important as a Christian and are reading different stories in the Bible about how God showed love and respect to those who were seen as unlovable or hurting. Jesus is our example in life in how to love others and how we should act as Christians.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

If you clicked on this episode, perhaps at some time in your life, you have thought that being single feels like a curse.We look around for our future spouse but are left with empty hands. We fear our dream of being married and having a family is only that—a dream. We fear we are not smart enough or attractive enough, like something is broken inside of us. No matter how many times we pray—or more often beg—God to unite us, the prayer feels left unheard. Unanswered.What if I told you that being single is a gift?No, really.I know what it’s like to feel like you are falling behind in life. Late at night when you try to sleep, your mind can buzz with worries and questions. You fear that your life will only start once you’ve found that one true love. Honestly, that is true for some people in some situations but not everyone. Sometimes God may call you into a season where you are going to walk with just you and Jesus and the Holy Spirit leading you. That is a precious gift.Thanks for listening to The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James and are continuing the last episode’s discussion on why faith along with obedience is so important.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!-“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” —James 2:19Even the demons believe and know God is real. They know who Jesus is. When Jesus had his ministry on earth he would come across demon possessed people who knew who Jesus was and Jesus would rebuke them.“And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.” —Luke 4:41The demons “believe” but they do not obey so their “faith is dead.”We believe—we have faith—and (hopefully) obey. That is where we are different from the demons. We have faith and that faith should lead to obedience. If we love Jesus we will do what he says.Jesus said: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“ —John 14:15This is why obedience is so important.Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James. AND a little while ago I was asked a question about reading the Bible that connects to today’s scripture that I’ll be answering in the episode!So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are starting a brand new Bible study series on the book of James! I absolutely love getting to study the books of the Bible with you and am excited to start this new series on the podcast.Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. —James 1:13-15God is good and holy. He cannot tempt us.There is no evil found in God and no darkness inside of Him. For he is good and light. Holy, pure, good, and just. There is no twisted-ness in him. No darkness or variation.He does not tempt us.We are tempted and lured by our own desires—our flesh’s sinful nature that leads us away. Not God.Our desires can lead us to sin which leads to death. This is why we need Jesus. Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross and when he rose from the grave. In Jesus us our salvation.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

I think it is so important that we pray for each other.Our prayers are so important. Not because of anything we can do but because who we are praying to. God is all powerful and able to do all things. We get to partner with God in prayer in making His name known throughout the world.I want to be highlight different nations around the world where Christian’s are being persecuted, tortured, and martyred for their faith. I want us to partner in prayer together with our brothers and sisters around the world. I hope you will pray with me!Additional Resources* Open Doors (India report): https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/india/* Global Christian Relief (Persecution Report: India): https://globalchristianrelief.org/resources/countries/india/* Voice of the Martyrs (Prayer requests for India): https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/india/?_source_code=WBPGGPG20B* How one tiny people group is evangelizing missions (A Radical Documentary on India): https://radical.net/video/one-tiny-people-group-evangelizing-millions/* How can we pray for India?: https://radical.net/country/india/* How did the gospel get to India: https://radical.net/article/how-gospel-get-india/* The Biggest challenges for the Church in India (blog post with Radical): https://radical.net/article/india-church-challenges/* International Christian Concern (What is persecution?) https://persecution.org/persecution-101/Pray for the Nations Episodes:* Pray for Nigeria+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

My heart is for you to fall in love with reading the Bible and knowing God’s Word. I want you to be strong in your faith and be bold in being a light for Christ wherever you go.Today we are finishing our Philippians Bible study. As always, I recommend listening to the other episodes in this series for the best listening experience and to have better context.Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.—Philippians 4:8-9This is what we should be thinking about. We want to think about what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, of excellence, and worthy of praise. We want to meditate on and focus on what is good.What you take in, will affect you. Who you talk to, who you are around, who you listen to will change you and affect how you see the world–good or bad. We talked about this in a previous episode asking the question, “does it matter who I am friends with as a christian?” and it really does matter. It’s not just the people we are around, it is also what we take in, what we read, what we watch, what we listen to, what we scroll on. All of it vies for our attention and can and does change you.I know this as a writer. What I take in, the books I read, the shows I watch, for good or bad their influence will start to show up in my writing. So I need to be careful in what I take in. I urge you to also be mindful of this.In all seasons we can trust in the LORD. He is our one constant in life. The one thing that we can rely on. We can do all things–endure the good and the bad–with the LORD.What is the secret to being content? Let’s grab our Bibles (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” —C.S. LewisWhat does it mean to be made for another world? Do good work matter? Why is it important to read the Bible every day? What does counting everything as loss in comparison to Christ mean?In this episode we are reading Philippians 3 and answering all these questions by reading the word of God! So grab your Bible and let’s read God’s Word together!Thanks for listening to The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Merry Christmas!Today I wanted to do a little Christmas special on the podcast where we read the Christmas story together. I really just wanted to read this story. So are no Bible study notes today, just scripture.The birth of Christ (the Christmas story) tells the intimate, redemptive, true love story. It is the story of how God so loved the world that He sent His one and only son and that whoever believes in Him will be saved. God had given us a gift of salvation and the ability to have a real relationship with Him. When we pray, we can talk to God and know Him through His word, which is the Bible (and Jesus, who is the Word).It’s the birth of the savior of the world; God came down to be with us. I love getting to read the Christmas story (found in Matthew and Luke) every Christmas, and I hope you too will take time to read this wonderful true story this year as well.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee, tea, or Hot Chocolate if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. I encourage you, if you have children, siblings, friends, or family, to take some time to remember why we celebrate Christmas and read the scriptures with them.Christmas isn’t about the gifts, traditions, or music. Christmas is about the king of kings and lord of lords. Christmas is about Jesus!Christmas is a wonderful, beautiful holiday! Though sorrows may come, we can still find reasons to rejoice in all seasons. Even if it is only to find joy in praising Jesus!Thanks for listening The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Merry Christmas!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Have you ever wondered how to life a life that honors God?In todays Bible study episode we are going to be answering this exact question! How can we live a life that is pleasing to God? How can we show the love and light of Christ to others?Philippians 2 gives us a wonderful guidebook into what it means to live holy and like Christ by following His example before us. In addition to having the example of Jesus, we have fellows brothers in Christ who gave their lives to serving Jesus and are mentioned in this chapter.More than just telling you how to live a godly life, I want you to have real examples that you can observe and study. I don’t want to give you a set of rules but to encourage you in a lifestyle that honors and reflects Jesus Christ.What does it look like to be a servant of the Lord? How are we to be humble? How can we think more highly of others than ourselves? If this is you, and you want to know the answer, grab your Bible and let’s read God’s Word together!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

“as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” —Philippians 1:20-21On this earth we will suffer. We will face hardships and loss. To suffer as Christ has suffered.Jesus is who we follow. He is our example in life and in death. How do we live well? We look to the cross and follow in the footsteps of Christ. How do we die well? We look to the cross and follow in the footsteps of Christ. Jesus told us to take up our cross and follow him. To die to our own self and sinful desires and follow Jesus into holiness.To live is Christ—to struggle and suffer as Christ did before us. It is a part of the Christian life. It is for the glory of God and to be a faithful witness and servant of Christ.It is not all suffering. There is beauty and joy and freedom and great fulfillment in following Christ in this life. But greater than in life is the life after life. Life in eternity with Jesus—never having to leave His presence.So, to die is gain. For to the Christian, death is only a door.“For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.” —Philippians 1:29-30We are called to not just believe in Christ but even to suffer for His sake. To suffer as Christ did before us.It doesn’t feel good to suffer. But it can be seen as an honor. An honor to suffer as our Lord has. To be counted worthy to suffer as Christ did.“It does not hurt to suffer for Christ” —John Zizhong (a eight year old Christian martyr in the Boxer Rebellion)+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are starting a brand new Bible study series on the book of Philippians!I absolutely loved getting to study the book of Ephesians with you and wanted to do another study. Before I do I want to give a little bit of background into this book.Philippians is a New Testament letter to the church of Philippi (a Roman colony) written by Paul when he was imprisoned in Rome around 62AD. This would have been around the same time Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians. The church in Philippi was also the first church Paul founded in Europe—which you can read about in Acts 16.We are going to be diving straight into this story. So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Thanks for listening to The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

I think it is so important that we are praying for each other.We recently did an episode on “is our prayers important?” Yes, our prayers are so important. Not because of anything we can do but because who we are praying to. God is all powerful and able to do all things. We get to partner with God in prayer in making His name known throughout the world.I want to start highlighting different nations around the world where Christian’s are being persecuted, tortured, and martyred for their faith. I want us to partner in prayer together with our brothers and sisters around the world. I hope you will pray with me!+NIGERIAI want us to pray for Nigeria today.Nigeria has become known as the world’s center for Christian Martyrs.This year alone, in 2025, there have been 7,000 Christian’s killed. This is more Christians killed in Nigeria then all previous years. Nigeria is where the largest number of Christians are currently being killed—more than all other countries this year combined.This is about 35 of our brothers and sisters being killed in one country everyday and the numbers are growing. The persecution and martyrdom of Christians is growing around the world.What can we do?Pray for the Christians who are being persecuted and killed for their faith. They are martyrs and greatly loved by God. They are precious in His sight. Though it is a tragedy for us on earth, they are going home to be with Jesus! For that we can mourn and also rejoice that they have run their race and have gotten the prize.Pray for those who are enemies of the faith. Maybe one day they will become fellow brothers and sisters in the faith.This is my prayer. I hope you pray with me!+Additional ResourcesOpen Doors (Nigeria post): https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria/Global Christian Relief (Persecution Report: Nigeria): https://globalchristianrelief.org/resources/countries/nigeria/Voice of the Martyrs (Prayer requests for Nigeria): https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/nigeria/?_source_code=WBPGGPG20BInternational Christian Concern (What is persecution?) https://persecution.org/persecution-101/+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

What am I supposed to do with my life? What is my purpose?This is the question most of us will ask ourselves in life.What do I do with this life I have been given?There the question changes.A life given.You have been given life by God — the creator of all. He gave us life. He breathed the breath of life into our lungs.We are sinners.To sin is to disobey God. When we sin we are being like this world. To sin is to be separated from God. To sin is to be deserving of punishment and death.We have hope. His name is Jesus!This life is not our own.Our life belongs to God.So what does He want us to do with the life He has given us?I encourage you to read the Bible. In the pages of scripture lay the words God saved for us and wanted us to know. There you will find the answer to your question.To start you off I will let Jesus tell you what you are to do with your life. He gave us the great commission. His commands He have to all of us.The Great Commission“Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:16-20This is what Jesus has called us to do. This is our purpose. This is our call.It is true we can have individual gifts and talents—things God put inside of us to bring Him glory and honor and praise.This is the universal call of a Christian. This is our purpose.Are you doing the Great Commission?Thanks for listening The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today I want to ask this question: do my prayers matter? I think this is something a lot of Christians will ask themselves about; I know I have. Do my prayers really matter? Can my prayers make a difference in the world?We are going to read some scripture to answer this question.Do my prayers matter?The stories of Christians being persecuted and martyred for their faith have always captured my attention since I was young. More than ever before, these stories stand out to me. Stories of daring faith, courage, compassion, trust, steadfastness, and utter dependency on the LORD.When I think of Christians dying for their faith, I usually think of the martyrs from the start of the church. Those disciples and apostles who gave up everything to take up their cross and follow Jesus and make His name known through all the world. I think of the stories I’ve read from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs—stories of incredible devotion to Jesus. I think of the Roman world with gladiator games where they would publicly kill and have wild animals gore Christians for entertainment.I imagine something from long ago.Do you know there are Christians being killed today? Do you know that there are Christians in labor camps where they are starved and can never be freed? Do you know that in one single country, about 35 of our brothers and sisters in Christ are killed a day? Do you know that hundreds of churches are looted, burned, and destroyed? Do you know about Christian women and young children being kidnapped, abused, and trafficked? Do you know that Christians are being tortured for Christ right now?I didn’t know.Now I do, and I can’t unsee what I have seen. I cannot unhear what I have heard. I know the truth. I know what my brothers and sisters in Christ are doing for Christ.This is happening all around the world.What can I do? I am only one person. I am only a young woman. What can I do?What can you do? This question I have heard others ask. I have asked this. What can I do? What can I pray for? Does it even matter?Yes, it does matter. Prayer matters. Not because of anything YOU can do but because of who we serve and pray to. Our God is the God of the impossible. He is able to do miracles.Jesus healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, multiplied food, and taught how to follow God and live a life of godliness following His example.Sometimes we have no words to pray. That is when it is important to be praying with the Holy Spirit.“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” —Romans 8:26-27So the Spirit intercedes on our behalf with groaning too deep for words. The Holy Spirit prays according to the will of God. There is comfort in this.We don’t need to know what to pray for.We just need to pray, and God will do the rest.“Be still, and know that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth!”—Psalm 46:10+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

I want to be completely honest with you. It will not be pretty. It is the truth. Though it is vulnerable sharing this fear of mine with you, maybe you will find yourself reflected in these words. Maybe these words can help you. I hope they can.I recently wrote a post and I wanted to share it here. Actually speak it out.There has been this thought stuck in my mind recently. Something I’ve been trying to process through. A question I have but know I may never have answered unless I’m put in that specific situation.I recently read a book that captured my question in a really wonderful way. Maybe this can help you as it has helped me.I think that post really resonated with some people which is why I wanted to share it here. I’ll link the post in the description of this episode if that is something you would like to read.I really do hope this makes you think as it has me.So grab a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s chat about faith!Want to read the full post? Check it out here → https://fablerose.substack.com/p/are-you-willing-to-die-for-christThanks for listening The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. +Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

No matter how many times you fall and mess up, get back up and go to God.Jesus cares about your heart.He is after the heart issue, not just the external.To have a heart after God, we need to continually go to Him. Go to God with repentance. Ask for forgiveness. No matter how many times you fall and mess up, get back up and go to God.+In last week’s episode we talked about the first half of the Ten Commandments which are mainly about how we love God. In this episode we are going to be reading the second half of the Ten Commandments which are mainly about loving others.The commandments teach us two very important things. The most important things as Jesus tells us.“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”—Matthew 22:36-40All of the commandments are boiled down into these two things. Loving God and loving others. This is exactly what we are going to be talking about today!So grab your bible and a cup of coffee or tea and let’s read the Bible together!Listen to part 1 of the 10 Commandments here: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com/p/how-do-we-love-god-the-10-commandments+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

I think this is important for us to know the commands of God.God knows us and He made us. He knows what is best for us and others. He knows how we work and what is important for us to do and to not do. So God gave us these rules or commands to live by—not because He wants to control us to not let us have any fun but because He loves and cares for us.He is our good Father after all.Think of it like this. As a child there was a rule in our home that if I went outside to play that I could not go out into the street. If I did then I know I would get in trouble and even punished. Their rule was there not because my parents didn’t want me to have fun playing. It was a rule made out of love.Cars are fast and oftentimes would not notice a small child running through the street to save her ball. I could get hurt or worse. My parents, who love me, made this rule to protect me.God is the same.God loves us and wants to protect us—His children. God in His goodness and mercy made these rules to do just that = protect us.More than just that, the commandments teach us two very important things. Really they are the most important things as Jesus tells us.“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” —Matthew 22:36-40All of the commandments are boiled down into these two things. Loving God and loving others.In this episode we are going to be learning about the first half of the 10 Commandments which is all about how we love God!🍂 Episode on Yahweh: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com/p/yahweh-the-one-true-god+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

This is a bit of an unplanned episode but I need to share this message with you. Usually I’m not one to talk about the news or things like that. But I think this is important.The past few weeks have been really heavy in our world. There have been school shootings with young children being killed. A young woman was brutally killed on a bus. Charlie Kirk who was a husband, father, and most importantly a Christian was assassinated and martyred.Death and destruction has been growing. This is just some of the tragic news happening in America right now. This is happening everywhere. All around the world people are dying, starving, facing loss, unspeakable pain, and suffering.Our world is broken.People are broken.There is hope and His name is Jesus.+Are you ready to meet Jesus?Our lives are so short in light of eternity.Our life is merely a breath, like a flower that springs up only to wither in the sun.We don’t know when we will die. We don’t know if we will have tomorrow. We don’t know when we will meet our maker.Tomorrow is not promised.Are you ready to die? Do you know where you will go? Are you right with Jesus?As a Christian—a believer in Jesus and the Bible—I believe there is only one way to salvation, to be with our Heavenly Father and go to heaven, and that is by believing in Jesus Christ. He is the only way. All other options, all other roads, and all other things lead you away from Jesus and ultimately will lead you to hell.This is what I believe.I urge you, if you do not know Jesus, to follow Him! Believe in Jesus, repent from your sins, and be saved!Tomorrow is not promised.Be saved today!“if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” —Romans 10:9-13Have hope.“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.“ —Philippians 1:21Death is only the door to be with Jesus Christ. Death (even though it can be sad, scary, and painful) is the door home. Earth is not our home. Our home is with Jesus.“All death can do to the believer is deliver him to Jesus.” -Charlie Kirk+Resources for learning about persecuted Christians:* Global Christian relief: https://globalchristianrelief.org/resources/red-list/* Voice of the Martyrs: https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/?_source_code=WHPB20C* Open doors: https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/#:~:text=More%20than%20380m%20Christians%20suffer,More%20options* Radical:https://radical.net* Documentary on North Korea and Christians: https://radical.net/video/hard-to-reach-north-korea/+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com