How do we guard or relationship with Christ?

Angie and Katie dive into 2 Timothy 1:14, exploring how to guard the faith entrusted to us. In this episode, they share three practical and powerful ways to stay focused on your spiritual journey, deepen your connection with Christ, and stand firm in your faith.

2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV)
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

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Georg Bertram, “Φυλάσσω, Φυλακή,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 236.

"Abbreviations in Thayer's Lexicon, Etc. - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 21 Jan, 2025.

John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 2 Ti 1:14.

A. Duane Litfin, “2 Timothy,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 751.

George W. III Knight, “1-2 Timothy/Titus,”.%0a~Paul+not+only+asks+f "‌") in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 1110.

Ray Van Neste, “1 Timothy,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1930.

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Does the idea of sharing your testimony fill you with anxiety?

Angie and Susie study Luke 24:9 to explore how God’s love can touch others through our personal stories.

Luke 24:9 (NIV)

“When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.”

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Julius Schniewind, “Ἀγγελία, Ἀγγέλλω, Ἀν-, Ἀπ-, Δι-, Ἐξ-, Κατ-, Προκαταγγέλλω, Καταγγελεύς,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 64.

Thayer's Lexicon, Etc. - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 4 Dec, 2024.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 263.

I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1018.

Thomas R. Schreiner, “Luke,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 838.

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Are you living ready for Christ’s return?

Angie and Susie look into Luke 17:35 to remember readiness isn’t about grand gestures – it’s about making small, faithful choices each day.

Luke 17:35 (NIV)

“Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.”

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Allison A. Trites, William J. Larkin, Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12: The Gospel of Luke and Acts (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2006), 239.

David L. Balch, “Luke,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1141.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 249.

Alfred Plummer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to S. Luke, International Critical Commentary (London: T&T Clark International, 1896), 409.

William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 156.

Vine, W. "Alone (Let Alone) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.

James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009)

"Bible Text Commentaries by Matthew Henry." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.

"Bible Text Commentaries by Jamieson, Fausset & Brown." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.

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Do you truly understand your worth?

Join Susie and Angie as they unpack Luke 15:8 and explore how you are priceless and irreplaceable in the eyes of Christ.

Luke 15:8b (NIV)

“Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?"

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Vine, W. "Long (Adjective and Adverb) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 25 Oct, 2024.

"Abbreviations in Thayer's Lexicon, Etc. - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 25 Oct, 2024.

Faithlife Study Bible. J. D. Barry et al. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012

Matthew Henry's concise commentary on the whole Bible, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, © 1997

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Are you thriving in the life God designed for you?

Join Susie and me as we take a deep dive into Luke 13:19b, exploring the profound connection between spiritual nourishment and personal growth.

Luke 13:19b (NIV)

“It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.”

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Friedrich Büchsel, “Γίνομαι, Γένεσις, Γένος, Γένημα, Ἀπογίνομαι, Παλιγγενεσία,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 686.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 240–241.

I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,”.+~These+two+parables+a "‌") in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1003.

A. Boyd Luter, “Luke,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1635.

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Is God leading you in a different way than you expected?

Luke 14:6 shows us God’s guidance often challenges what we think we know about Him.

Luke 14:6 (NIV)

“And they had nothing to say.”

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Friedrich Büchsel and Volkmar Herntrich, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 944.

Vine, W. "Answer - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 1 Oct, 2024

Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 249.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 14:1–6.

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Are you rolling a problem over in your mind looking for a solution?

James 1:5 reminds us instead of thinking so hard, we can take our unsolved problems to God.

James 1:5 (NIV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 484.

Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 1 (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1887), 725.

J. Ronald Blue, “James,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 821.

Peter H. Davids, “James,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1357.

Douglas Moo, “James,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 1153.

[1] R. Gregg Watson, “James,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1966.

Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), Jas.

Vine, W. "Liberal, Liberality, Liberally - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 12 Dec, 2024.

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Do you find it challenging to make decisions that honor God in a world that often pulls you in the opposite direction?

1 Peter 3:15 encourages us that we see while our loyalty to Christ does set us apart; it also fills us with an unshakable hope.

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), 1 Pe.

Otto Procksch and Karl Georg Kuhn, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 111.

Charles Bigg, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude, International Critical Commentary (Edinburgh: T&T Clark International, 1901), 158.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 8:13.

Thomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude, vol. 37, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003), 173.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 508.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Pe 3:13–17.

David H. Wheaton, “1 Peter,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1379.

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