Holiday 2021
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Thanks for joining us at the Spaces of Grace podcast. Today we are giving an update for the upcoming holiday season. Specifically, we're taking about our Thanksgiving challenge called Change Your Mindset to Grow a Thankful Heart and our Advent event called The Hush of Advent.
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Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others, Part 2
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In Part 2 we discuss many resources that busy women can use to care for themselves so they are then able to care for others. We discuss
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Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others, Part 1
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Today we are talking about women as caregivers. How do we care for ourselves when we are so busy caring for others?
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Celebrating Advent
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Join us as we explore the background of Advent, suggest ways to celebrate with your family, and consider the meaning of Isaiah 7:14.
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Reflections #23: Expectations
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In this episode, we'll meditate on Proverbs 11:23. Do I have a mindset that expects failure or success in my life? Do what we think and say influence our reality?
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Reflections #23: Expectations
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In this episode, we'll meditate on Proverbs 11:23. Do I have a mindset that expects failure or success in my life? Do what we think and say influence our reality?
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Reflections #22: The Faith of Miracles
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Do I have a faith that allows miracles to grow and blossom, or is mine a stunted, puny faith where the seeds of miracles whither and die?
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Reflections #21: The Waiting Game
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It seems we spend most of life waiting for things to happen. What does God want us to learn from this today?
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Reflections #20, Your Promised Land
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God may have set aside the promised land for Israel, but they still had to go and claim it.
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Reflections #19, Could You Not Tarry?
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If we are to be effective workers for God's kingdom, we first have to be effective pray-ers.
info_outlineThe simple act of living out their Christian faith is dangerous for so many Christians around the world. Because of extremism, many are part of underground churches that worship in secret. Other have no community support at all and worship on their own.
Let's consider some facts on persecution. According to Open Doors, every month around the world the following occurs:
- 322 Christians are killed for their faith
- 214 churches and Christian properties are destroyed
- 772 forms of violence are committed against Christians (this includes beatings, abductions, rapes, arrests, and forced marriages)
According to the Pew Research Center, among the world's 25 most populous countries, these five countries have the highest religious restrictions: Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, and Turkey.
2016 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
This Sunday, November 6, 2016, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Please take some time to pray for those who are suffering for their faith. I have listed resources here that will help you to pray in an informed way. These resources also highlight other ways you can help if you desire. For example, through VOM I have purchased Action Packs and filled them with blankets, clothing, etc. for displaced Christians. You'll find numerous opportunities to make a difference. But remember, we need to start with prayer, as that is the most powerful way to affect change.
Resources for the Persecuted Church
There are other organizations as well. These will get your started as you seek to become informed and to help. Thank you for supporting our brothers and sisters in Christ, and feel free to post your prayers in the comment section.
Pray on!
