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

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

Free Pretty Printable Prayer Guides (packed with Scripture)

50+ Favorite Quotes on Prayer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John 8:11 – “…go and sin no more.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


RELATED LINKS:
Prayer Guide for Bible Readers 

Bible Study Fellowship

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

Free Books of the Bible Printable

More Free Printable Prayer Guides

Daily Bible Study Notes Template

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New King James Version (NKJV)

English Standard Version (ESV)

New International Version (NIV)

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

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

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

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

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Sermon Notes Template for Kids

Ep 28: Bible Memory Tips

EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me

Charlotte Mason's method of Scripture memory

Awana - a church program teaches memory verses to children

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Successful Garage Sales: Tips for Shoppers and Sellers

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Father's Day is right around the corner. So this seems like a good time to revisit the topic of fathers and fatherhood – including how to make peace with the dad you had, whether he was warm and loving and generally around. Or cold and distant and seldom available. Or somewhere in between.

Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”

Psalm 118:29 – “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

Corinthians 6:18 – “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

John 1:12 – “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name”

Galatians 3:26 – “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

1 John 3:1-2 – “Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are!”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”

Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

RELATED LINKS:
EP 87: Lost and Found

Ice Cream for Breakfast Boosts Brain Power

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Today we're talking about research-based, proactive steps you and I can take now to (hopefully) avoid developing Alzheimer’s dementia later. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged!

Show Notes
VERSES CITED:
John 3:30 - “He must increase; I must decrease.”

Thessalonians 5:17 - “Pray without ceasing.”

Colossians 4:2  - “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Ephesians 6:18  - “Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.....”

Philippians 4:6-7 - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication....”

Mark 12:30 – “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and... soul, and... mind, and...strength.”

1 Corinthians 10:31- “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

John 3:30 – “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

RELATED LINKS:
Your Parent Has Dementia. Here’s the $405,000 Survival Guide Nobody Gave You

Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

Study of green tea and other molecules uncovers new therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer’s

Preventive Effects of Olive Oil on Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know

Eating Avocados: Does It Help Prevent Dementia

The effect of curcumin (turmeric) on Alzheimer's disease: An overview

Beneficial Effects of Walnuts on Cognition and Brain Health

Association of Egg Intake with Alzheimer’s Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Rainbow Salad Recipe

Comparison of types of diabetes

The Hidden Threat: How Refined Grains and Sugar Impact Dementia

When Diet Meets Dementia

Intermittent Fasting as a Neuroprotective Strategy: Gut–Brain Axis Modulation and Metabolic Reprogramming in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Research reveals: smart wives reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Marital status and risk of dementia over 18 years: Surprising findings from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center

Marriage linked to reduced Dementia Risk

Inside the Box

Free Printable Prayer Guides

Pimsleur Language Program

Why "Grandma Hobbies" Could Be the Secret to Better Mental Health

Is Sunshine Key to Reducing Dementia Risk

Influence of physical activity on cognition and brain function

Association Between Mentally Stimulating Activities in Late Life and the Outcome of Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment

Three science backed lifestyle changes to lower your dementia risk

Reading writer lower dementia risk study finds

Reading Challenge

Bible Memory Tips and Tricks

A Grand Investment

Can prayer reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s?

Prayer regularly reduces risk of dementia

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