82) Journaling for Spiritual Transformation - Guest Stephanie Miller
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Release Date: 02/14/2025
91) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:6 NLT "Don't Worry About Anything"
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In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Carrie Hurley leads a devotional focused on Philippians 4:6, emphasizing the importance of replacing worry with prayer. Drawing creative parallels between family dynamics and characters from Winnie the Pooh, she showcases how each member embodies unique traits that can contribute to a nurturing environment. Carrie offers practical guidance for overcoming anxiety by acknowledging worries and actively choosing to pray, referencing Hebrews 4:16 to encourage listeners to approach God boldly. To support this transformation, she suggests...
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90) Pray It Forward - Wisdom & Grace for Government Officials
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Today we are praying for wisdom and grace for government officials as they implement the changes that are being issued by the Executive Branch of our government. Proverbs 2:6 NLT: " For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding." James 3;17 NLT: " But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere." Philippians 2:3-4 NLT: " Don’t be selfish; don’t try to...
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89) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 Practical Practices to ALWAYS REJOICE
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In the latest episode of the Podcast, the focus is on Philippians 4:4, emphasizing the exhortation to "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again. Rejoice." The meeting highlights the significance of repetition in Scripture, providing practical methods to cultivate joy, such as using joyful phrases as passwords, smiling at others, maintaining a gratitude journal, and putting on the whole Armor of God daily - all aimed at overcoming life's challenges. The discussion encourages listeners to actively choose joy and praise God, even during tough times. Additionally, an invitation is...
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88) Pray It Forward - Body of Christ to Walk in Holiness, Righteousness, Joy, and Love.
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Today we are praying for the Body of Christ to walk in holiness, righteousness, joy, and love. Colossians 3:1-17 NLT: "Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do...
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87) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 "ALWAYS? REALLY???"
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Overview In the latest episode of the Devotional Podcast, hosted by Carrie Hurley, the focus is on Philippians 4:4, urging listeners to "Always be full of joy in the Lord." Carrie discusses the challenges of maintaining joy and obedience to this divine command, providing practical steps to cultivate joy, such as shifting focus from personal issues to Jesus, engaging with scripture, and seeking the Holy Spirit’s assistance. She also offers a heartfelt prayer, encouraging listeners to commit to the practice of joy and share their progress. Additionally, Carrie announces an upcoming...
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86) Pray It Forward - Salvation of Our Leaders at ALL Levels of Government
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Today we are praying for the salvation of our leaders at all levels. 2 Peter 3:9 NLT: " The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." Acts 2:38 NLT: "Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:5 NLT: " “he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done,...
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85) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 NLT "Happiness vs Joy - Live the Difference!"
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Overview In the recent Devotional Podcast meeting, hosted by Carrie Hurley, the focus was on Philippians 4:4, emphasizing the importance of rejoicing and being filled with joy in the Lord. The discussion highlighted the distinction between joy and happiness, noting that while happiness is dependent on circumstances, joy is a stable state rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. Practical examples were given, including the biblical story of Paul and Silas singing praises in prison, illustrating how to find blessings in unexpected situations. Listeners were encouraged to cultivate joy through...
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84) Pray It Forward - Women of God, Rise UP
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Today we are praying for the women in our nation to be the women God has called us to be. Proverbs 31:25 NLT: " She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 14:1 NLT: "A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands." Matthew 5:14 NLT: "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden." ...
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83) Monday Devo - Philippians 3:14 Deception #2 - The Comparison Trap
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In our latest episode, Carrie delves into Philippians 3:14, emphasizing the importance of pressing forward in life's journey to attain personal and spiritual rewards. The discussion highlights the dangers of comparison, particularly spurred by social media, which fosters discontent and can jeopardize relationships. Through a personal story, the Carrie illustrates how external appearances can mask inner struggles, encouraging listeners to focus on their unique paths without being sidelined by others' successes. A prayer for wisdom and focus reinforces the theme of avoiding comparison,...
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82) Journaling for Spiritual Transformation - Guest Stephanie Miller
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In this episode, host Carrie Hurley welcomes multi-published author and spiritual growth coach Stephanie Miller, who discusses her journey and teachings on spiritual development through journaling. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of journaling as a transformative tool to combat toxic thoughts and limited beliefs, introducing her concept of the "Butterfly Blueprint," which frames personal transformation as a metaphorical journey from caterpillar to butterfly. She highlights practical journaling techniques, encouraging listeners to commit to at least five minutes of daily writing to...
info_outline- Carrie Hurley introduces guest Stephanie Miller
- Stephanie is a multi-published author, speaker, and certified spiritual growth coach
- Stephanie's works include 'The Butterfly Blueprint' and multi-author books
- She helps aspiring writers overcome fears and develop their craft
- Discussion on journaling's role in spiritual growth and overcoming toxic thoughts
- Stephanie explains the 'caterpillar perspective' vs. 'butterfly perspective'
- Journaling helps identify limited beliefs and replace them with truth
- Emphasis on the importance of getting thoughts out of your head and onto paper
- Stephanie discusses her book 'The Butterfly Blueprint'
- Explanation of the transformation process from caterpillar to butterfly as a metaphor for spiritual growth
- Importance of identifying false beliefs and their impact on decision-making and relationships
- Discussion on the comfort of familiar dysfunctional patterns
- Emphasis on journaling as an ongoing process, not a one-time activity
- Suggestion to start with even 5 minutes of journaling per day
- Using free writing as a jumping-off point to identify underlying false beliefs
- Importance of replacing lies with God's truth
- Encouragement to write out personal transformation stories
- Discussing the 'transformation tale' concept for reader-focused writing
- Importance of documenting God's faithfulness in one's life
- Stephanie offers a resource guide for writing and reflecting on personal testimonies
- Start journaling for at least 5 minutes a day to identify and address false beliefs (08:04)
- Write out personal transformation stories to document God's faithfulness (18:14)
- Access Stephanie's resource guide for writing and reflecting on personal testimonies (23:13)
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Website: www.butterfly-beginnings.com
Newsletter: liveandwritetransformed.substack.com
Free resource: Writing Your Testimony- Free Guide (mailchi.mp)
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