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Want to learn more about what the Bible has to say about women? Are you struggling with your self-worth or identity? Then this podcast is for you! Our desire is to help women discover who they are in Christ and the difference we can make when we allow God to work within us.
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Why does Proverbs say that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom? How are the two connected? That is our topic of discussion in today's episode.2026 SSMD Conference:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.htmlSign up for the monthly newsletter here:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog
She is about to learn that this Stranger is no ordinary man but the long awaited Messiah. We will also learn about the power of our testimonies and the necessity of keeping our eyes heavenward.Learn more about becoming a child of God:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.html
To her, he looked like an ordinary man sitting at a well. What she didn't know was that He was waiting for her and her life would never be the same. Today we are doing to talk about the woman at the well and the beautiful encounter she had with One who cared so much for her.2026 Conference tickets are on sale now!http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html
She was undeterred by his reputation and he underestimated her persistence. Today, we are talking about the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. Jesus wanted his audience to understand the value of persistence in prayer. There is also a connection between our persistence prayer life and our testament of faith to the world.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Why should we study the Bible for ourselves, especially since we have so many pastors and teachers? Where should we start? How should I study my Bible? How does the Bible reveal who God is in every book? My friend, Cindy Garland shares the answers to these questions and so much more as we talk about the need to become students of the Word for ourselves.For the handout on study methods:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-resources.htmlHere are the links Cindy mentioned:Simeon Trusthttps://simeontrust.orgNancy Guthriehttps://www.nancyguthrie.com/help-me-teach-the-bible-podcast
Every time we see Mary it is at the feet of Jesus. It was her place of comfort, learning, and worship. Though we think nothing of her placement, it took courage to put herself in that position as she occupied a room full of men on more than one occasion. Mary was passionate about her Lord and would let nothing hinder her worship of Him.Receive updates via email or check out the latest resources for you by visiting:www.sitstillmydaughter.comMusic by:The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
What lead to Martha's frustration and doubting that Jesus cared for her? How can we avoid doing the same? Where do we draw the line between bearing another's burdens but letting them bear their own burdens? What three things are needed if we want to have a teachable spirit? These are a few of the things we will talk about today as we wrap up our study on the life of Martha.Receive updates via email or check out the latest resources for you by visiting:www.sitstillmydaughter.comMusic by:The Flow Of Time by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Martha was a server. She loved to take care of others but she also struggled when others did not meet her self-made expectations. Poor Martha was suffering from an overload and many of us are struggling with the same. We will discuss the signs of a Martha overload as well as the necessity of seeking God's wisdom before saying yes to something.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Do you feel trapped by your past? Does shame hold you back from living the abundant life God desires to your to live? Are you unsure of how to move beyond your past or let go of those bags of shame and regret? My friend Beth Fortune shares her wisdom as she unpacks the truth of scripture in our honest conversation.www.sitstillmydaughter.comReach out to Beth herehttp://www.bethfortune.org
Over and over, the book of Proverbs warns us about the dangers of laziness. Today, we are going to to talk about three facts of laziness: they are thieves, selfish, and neglectful of their duty. A lazy person will never become the person God has called them to be. www.sitstillmydaughter.com
What does it mean to surrender? What are the enemies of surrender? What are the results of surrender? Let's find out as we talk about letting go of our life and trusting it in the hands of the One who made us and loves us with an everlasting love.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
She lost one of her coins and she spent the time necessary to find it. Her method of searching, lighting a candle and sweeping her house, are reminders of what is needed in our own lives as we seek to share the Good News with those who are still in darkness.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Four well known statements from Psalm 37 but some of the definitions may surprise you as they did me. Today we will unpack them and see how they influence our lives if we apply them.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
We will wrap up our series in Daniel and talk about the original GPS, stars and how we too are called to twinkle and shine. Delayed prayer is also on our discussion list, something that can be discouraging to many of us who are used to getting things lighting fast. Daniel was a man of persistence and perseverance in prayer, a great example for us to follow.Don't forget about the day of stillness event coming up next month.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Daniel was a man of prayer but he also understood the purpose of prayer and prayed specifically. He had a goal in praying one that would be good for every believer to imitate. We will talk about it and more as we unpack chapter 9 of the book of Daniel.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
The title "Ancient of Days" is only used in the book of Daniel and it has an interesting and intriguing meaning that we will explore along with the phrase "wear out the saints" as we study chapter 7 of Daniel.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Let's talk about slander and gossip or at least share what our monthly online Bible study group discussed during our time together as we unpack chapter six of the book Adorned by Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth. Come join us at our next online study!http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.htmlLearn more about the free Day of Stillness event taking place on August 23, 2025:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-day-of-stillness.html
Imagine someone is trying to trip you up or get you in trouble at work but they can't think of anything! That is what happens with Daniel but that does not stop them from trying to cause him harm. Daniel's faith was going to be tried once more but just as it had in the past it was going to yield a glorious testimony for his God. His faithfulness to God was the reason he was going to the lions den but it was also God's faithfulness to him that would deliver him. Join me as we study chapter 6 of Daniel.www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Though Belshazzar didn't know the God of heaven, the God of heaven knew him and their meeting was going to knock him to his knees. We will talk about pride, redeeming the time, and our time of giving an account for our days as we unpack Daniel chapter 5.Notes on Daniel chapter 5https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/daniel-5/www.sitstillmydaughter.com
There is quite the contrast between Nebuchadnezzar's words before and after his fall. There are also similarities between his story and the prodigal son's that we will explore today. Spurgeon had a few things to say about the believers response to the sovereignty of God which we will talk about too in our study of the second half of Daniel chapter 4.Becoming a daughter of the King:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.htmlwww.sitstillmydaughter.com
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I am loving your podcast. was wondering if you could please pray for. me I'm feeling so isolated at the moment I suffer from anxiety and clinical depression 💜✝️💜🙏 Thank you