Dara's Diary

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXX | The People God Sends To Help UsBible Verses Included:“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭13‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVIX | New Year, New Me...Again.Bible Verses Included:“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬ ‭ESV“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVIII | Where Are All Of The Church Kids?I Know God...Kinda | The Complacency Of Growing Up In Church | Part 1Hiding In Plain Sight | The Complacency Of Growing Up In Church | Part 2Bible Verses Included:“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honour your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭ESV“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast | XXVIIBible Verse included:““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23‬ ‭ESV“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.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVI - Masculinity Through The Lens Of JesusBible Verses Included:“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV“Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John‬ ‭8‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV“Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John‬ ‭8‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John‬ ‭13‬:‭5‬ ‭ESV“For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.” ‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭15 ESV“In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.” John‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭ESV“And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” John‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,” Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭ESVDara's Diary is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXV | Let's Talk About RelationshipsBible verses included:“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;” 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 24 | God Knew I Needed a DaughterBible Verses Included:“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 23: The Art of DistractionQuotes Included: “See the devil, he learns from your mistakes, even if you don’t. That’s how he keeps you in cycles.” ~ Cycles | Jonathan McReynoldsBible verse included:“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful” but not all things build up.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 ESVFor God gave us a Spirit who produces not timidity, but power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 CJB"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV. Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 22: What To Do When God Has Forgotten YouBible Verses included:Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 NIV“At three, he uttered a loud cry, “Elohi! Elohi! L’mah sh’vaktani?” (which means, “My God! My God! Why have you deserted me?”)” Mark (Mrk)‬ ‭15‬:‭34‬ ‭CJB“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.” Psalms‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 21. Dara's Diary Blogcast: Is Your Body Truly a Temple?Bible Verses Included:“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 20| Writing for Praise or Purpose?Bible Verses Included:“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbour, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭25‬-‭27‬ ‭ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Podcast of Blogpost 19. Hiding in Plain Sight Bible Verses included:“You will recognise them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16“But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13“As it is, there are many parts, yet one body." 1 Corinthians 12:20“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭36‬-‭37‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 18. The Dangers of Pressure and PerfectionismBible Verses Included“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬“Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬ ‭“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭ Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Dara's Diary Blogcast 17. - Surrendering Our Desires for MarriageBible Verses Included:Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am. 1 Corinthians 7:7 Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio of Blogcast 16: I Know God...Kinda.Bible Verses Included:“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.”‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/2ti.3.5.ESV“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rev.3.20.ESV“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 ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.3.16.ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio Version of Blogcast 15.Included Bible Verses: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.22.6.ESV“Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast love!”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭109‬:‭26‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.109.26.ESV“So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/2co.12.7-10.ESV Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio version of Dara's Diary blogcast 14Included Bible Verses:“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 ESV“Come to me, all of you who are struggling and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 CJB Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio Version of Blogcast 13Included Bible Verse:“John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.””‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.1.26-27.ESV“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.4.1-2.ESV“Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.4.10-11.NIV“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭37‬ ‭ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.8.37.ESVDara's Diary is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio Version of Article 12: You Never Know Who is Watching, Dara's DiaryIncluded Quotes and Bible Verses:“There are no small parts, only small actors.” ~ Konstantin Stanislavski.“If you’re going to do something, do it properly or don’t do it at all.” ~ Grace Joseph“So, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe

Audio version of Blogcast 11. Happiness vs JoyIncluded bible verses:"Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23"Count it all joy when they meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let stead fastness have its full effect that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4“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 Get full access to Dara's Diary at grachaeldara.substack.com/subscribe