Christian Life Coach, Zenobia Bailey brings her listeners scripture passages and other readings with the purpose of exhorting and encouraging all. At times, guests will also join the podcast. She invites you to come aside for a few minutes each first and third Tuesday each month; to exhale and be refreshed. Topics will include love, joy, peace, friendship, marriage, singleness, and so much more. Listeners may dial (563) 999-3623 during the show.
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When times seem hopeless can we trust God to be faithful?
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Trusting God in the muck and mire of life can be a challenge. Do we dare trust Him when we can't see in front of us? Proverbs 3:5 and Romans 8 are the scripture references. Zenobia also shares from Carol Cymbala's song, He's Been Faithful to Me. To call in during the show, dial (563) 999-3623.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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Celebrating the Sovereignty of God
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After a long hiatus of a series of very unexpected "appointments" and a cross-country move, I am excited to be able to return to the Podcast. Today's episode will examine themes of social standing that many wrestle with. The themes of the haves and the have nots...The themes that leave the impression that the wicked prosper and the faithful do not.…
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My heart is broken - What Do I do Now? (Part 6)
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Today's episode examines how this could have happened. Our author opens this next reading with the subtitle, Understanding the Real Problem, followed by Misguided Assumptions, including blame. Laaser refernces 1 Corinthians 4:5 which states: Judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in …
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Easter: A Reminder of grace and peace
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Who has believed what he has heard from us, And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…
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My Heart is Broken - What Do I Do Now (Part 5)
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Episode Eight "Be still and know that I am God..." ~ Psalm 46:10 The healing journey involves three components: My Safe Place; His Safe Place; and Our Safe Place. Our author helps us examine all three. To call in during the show: 563.999.3558.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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My Heart is Broken - What Do I Do Now (Part 4)
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Episode Seven... "Boundaries" is where we'll start today's segment, reading Shattered Vows. The framing of boundaries to help govern relationships can be beneficial and are something that we all should keep in mind for ourselves and respect those set by others. On the other hand, ill framed boundaries can contribute to the ruin of relationships. La…
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My Heart Is Broken - What Do I Do Now (Part 3)
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Episode Six... Today, we hear Debbie Laaser's perspective regarding something that is all too often an issue for women, no matter where we find ourselves: CONTROL. Let's dive in.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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My Heart is Broken - What Do I Do Now Part 2
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Episode Five Thank you for joining me, today. What Am I Supposed to Do Now... First Steps for the Brokenhearted is being presented a day earlier than usual. Our last segment ended with a broad sweep of the practical quesstions that many wives find themselves asking at the start of their "discovery." Our author, Debbie Laser, leads us through a deep…
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My Heart is Broken - What Do I Do Now?
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"Consider the ravens: Thy do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!" ~ Luke12:14 Episode Four Today's reading opens with Chapter One of Debbie Laaser's Shattered Vows, a personal journey of Laaser's betrayal. Over the years, she has done extensive work with hundreds of hur…
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When Your Vows Shatter You Are Not Alone
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Episode 3 Debbie Laaser offers hope and healing to women who have been sexually betrayed. Her extensive work with hundreds of hurting women, and her intimate marriage two decades after the disclosure of her husband's infidelity, provide meaningful answers to the questions that arise amid the complex fallout of broken vows." As so many know, "the pa…
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Secrets and Signs: The Breadcrumbs of Shattered Vows
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Debbie Laaser brings hope and healing for women who have been sexually betrayed, through 245 pages, entitled, Shattered Vows. Her personal journey "through betrayal, her extensive work with hundreds of hurting women, and her intimate marriage two decades after the disclosure of her husband's infidelity provide meaningful answers tot he questions th…
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Shattered Vows: Laying the Groundwork
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Debbie Laaser brings hope and healing for women who have been sexually betrayed, through 245 pages, entitled, Shattered Vows. Her personal journey "through betrayal, her extensive work with hundreds of hurting women, and her intimate marriage two decades after the disclosure of her husband's infidelity provide meaningful answers to the questions th…
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Lessons From a Mother's Heart: Lesson 2 of 2
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Today, we continue to snatch glimpses from A Mother's Heart, by Jean Fleming. Mary White authored the book's Foreword which says, in part, "Jean taught me the importance of giving extended time to review each child's strengths and needs, and then to make a plan to develop the strengths and meet the needs.I observed her encourage her children and st…
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Lessons From A Mother's Heart: Lesson 1 of 2
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A Mother's Heart, by Jean Fleming launches our next book series. Mary White authored the Foreword which says, in part, "Jean taught me the importance of giving extended time to review each child's strengths and needs, and then to make a plan to develop the strengths and meet the needs.I observed her encourage her children and stimualte them to deve…
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Some of the lyrics to a favorite song say: Everyday is a day of thanksgiving. God's been so good to me, everyday He's blessing me. Everyday is a day of thanksgiving; take the time to glorify the Lord today. I thank God for the moments when I worship His name, I thank Him for the sacrifice of praise. It's no mystery to say, how my God is everyday; m…
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What does it mean to be a Steward? ...Continued
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A dictionary meaning of stewardship is "the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving; the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others. Today, I am interviewing Najja E. Brown, founder and executive director of Yield to the King Ministry, a non-profit …
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What does it mean to be a Steward?
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Far too many believers with means spend far too much time enjoying God's generosity and far too little time using His divinely bestowed gifts of time, talents, and treasures to minister to others and advance His agenda as His Kingdom stewards. Dr. Tony Evans Ttoday's podcast experienced some "human" frailties, courtesy of yours truly. This promotio…
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Unprecedented Times: Handling Finances (Part 2)
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Yesterday's broadcast was postponed. However, we are continuing to reading from Tony Evans' Kingdom Stewardship. Last week, we paused at Dr. Evans' Top Ten Tips to Reduce Expenses and Manage Money as a kingdom steward. They are: 1. Paying off debt 2. Reducing Entertainment Costs 3. Use cash 4. Pay off car or home 5. Select an economical car 6. Purc…
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Unprecedented Times: Handling Finances
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These are truly unprecedented times, on a number of levels. High at the top of the list, for many, is money. While I am not naive enough to think that this podcast can address everyone's need in this area, I do believe and have experienced what I consider adequate and less than that. So, it is with mind-set and heart that we begin. Comments and que…
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Words that Hurt and Words that Heal: Slander and Gossip
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Slander is usually thought of as a false statement that is made about someone with malicious intent. It is damaging to one's character or reputation. Gossip, often carried out due to the plagues such as anger, jealousy, and arrogance betrays a confidence.Someone who thought another to be trustworthy finds that they've been wronged. Thanks for joini…
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Don't Give it a Thought: Reckless and Careless Speech
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Carole Mayhall, our author, shares: 'Reckless is defined as careless, heedless, not regarding consequences; headlong and irresponsible; rash. Some synonyms for reckless are incautious, unmindful, neglectful, unthinking, and thoughtless.' She says, "I am convinced that daily, perhaps hourly, we need to ask God to help us bite our tongues before voic…
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Was that a complaint or did I mishear you?
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Complaints are often comprised of Words That Hurt. For instance, my response to a dish or even an entire meal, by a family member or host, that I don't find pleasing is frowned upon or greeted with a few distasteful words. Such reactions give no thought to the labor and maybe love that went into its preparation. Someone who may have taken an hour o…
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Do our tongues have bragging rights?
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James 3:5 says, the tongue is a small member. Yet, it boasts of great things... (6) It is a fire... (8) no human can tame it...(9) We use it to bless the Lord, God and to curse people who are made in His image. Chapter 2 of Words that Hurt Words that Heal is entitled, "Aren't I Terrific?" It helps us to discern the words, the type of talk, that sho…
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Are you a fountain or a babbling brook - continued
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**Friday's scheduled broadcast was suspended due to a family emergency. We're picking it up today and we also hope that you are enjoying a restful Labor Day** When folks think of you and their interactions with you, are you perceived as a fountain or a babbling brook? Proverbs chapter 10 and verse 11 tells us that "the mouth of the righteous is a f…
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Are you a fountain or a babbling brook?
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When folks think of you and their interactions with you, are you perceived as a fountain or a babbling brook? Proverbs chapter 10 and verse 11 tells us that "the mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life." Today, we will discover what Carole Mayhall has to say about the matter.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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The introduction continued - Words That Hurt Words That Heal
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When we paused at last week's reading, we'd just heard the events that led to the hands of a small statured woman (Beverly) being damaged. It was devastating to hear. Yet we read that her face was illuminated, as she told the story, and her heart was full of praise, evidenced by the fact that she sang praises to God, alongside sharing her story. Du…
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Words that Hurt Words that Heal
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Our new book, Words that Hurt, Word that Heal, by Carolel Mayhall is very much self-explanatory. However, we are going to dive in, to unfold her pages of wisdom to, hopefully, spread healing and not hurt by what we say. Feel free to call in at 563.999.3358.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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Searching for Grace and Peace in the midst of toil and chaos.
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In the midst of toil and chaos, grace and peace are available to everyone. They may well be rejected in the form presented, but it does not nullify the fact that they are available. Today, I will be reading portions of scripture, without comment. During the show, feel free to call in by dialing (563) 999-3358.…
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Ignite the spark, fan the fire, and allow the result to spread like a virus
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Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt wrap up today's podcast with Concluding Thoughts. It has been my extreme pleasure to not only be a beneficiary of their wisdom, but to have personally known Sharon, Chuck, and their family for the two years that my husband and I were members of a very vibrant church in Delaware. Sharon was a powerful ladies' ministry l…
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Naomi unravels God's Hesed (Love) for us
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Today, let's open with where we left Naomi, last week. We saw that "while she believed that God was sovereign, the pain she experienced as the result of the death of her husband and sons, disconnected her from God's hesed; His enduring, everlasting, faithful, eternal, merciful, kind, love, and so much more." Feel free to call in to the show by dial…
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God's covenanted commitment as revealed through Naomi
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"(The) covenanted commitmtent of (God's loyal love for us) is a central theme in the Old Testament and forms the melody line of the book of Ruth." For the mountans may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you. ~ Isaiah 54:10 Feel free to call in to the show by dialing (563) 999-3558. You may also send questio…
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A generational principle of aging: The long view (continued)
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When we put down the pen, stop trying to write our story or the stories of others, and wholeheartedly trust the author of our story to write His gospel story in our lives, we begin to see the mundane and the miserable moments as essential sentences that eventually become a majestic story of grace, because the plot of dirt where we die is also the p…
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A generational principle of aging: The long view
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Susan shares, "Going behind the curtain where Jesus is, and remembering His covenant faithfulness and love, ignites hope and fuels praise - elements of flourishing." ~ Hebrews 6:18-20 During our live broadcast, feel free to call in by dialing (563) 999-3558. You may also send questions/comments to: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com…
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Elizabeth: A template for women - Part 2
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When it comes to flourishing, we can always use a bit or significant encouragement. Elizabeth's journey, as it relates to aging, was against all odds. Yet, we see the impossible become possible for her and it gives us the hope and encouragement we need for our individual journeys. Today's segment continues.…
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Elizabeth under the microscope: A template for all women
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When it comes to flourishing, we can always use a bit or significant encouragement. Elizabeth's journey, as it relates to aging, was against all odds. Yet, we see the impossible become possible for her and it gives us the hope and encouragement we need for our individual journeys.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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Where do we learn to flourish and bear fruit?
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"As life slows down, we can become controlling and critical, or we can reflect on God's sovereign love that chose and planted us in His house. The more we live in the light of the reality of His presence, the more we flourish as His Spirit fills us with sap to nurture and encourage others to flourish." ~ Susan Hunt During our live broadcast, feel f…
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Thinking Biblically: Flourishing and Fruitful
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Today, Susan Hunt shares the topic, Flourishing and Fruitful with us. Hunt says, "...The physical and mental decline of aging does not decrease the power of his grace to reverse the effects of the fall and to make us flourish spiritually. God has spoken and he will do it." Feel free to contact me at: zenobiabailey.live@gmail.com or 650.741.4137 wit…
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Living Covenantally: Matriarchs of the Exile
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Mother's Day 2022 is upon us. This week's segment is a wonderful reflection of mothers of past centuries. We will not only remember them but our very own Matriarchs. Thank you, Sharon Betters! I toast you as a matriarch of many women, including me. Just know that your fingerprints helped to mold me. Happy Mother's Day to mothers, guardians, and oth…
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Destiny and Destination Part 2: Look Up, Gather, and Stay Close
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Today, our encounter with Destiny and Destination continues. "As long as we live in this world, we are prone to look down. The rhythm of Sabbath and daily worship recalibrates our minds and hearts in the present moment to remember our destiny and destination while waiting for our blessed hope,the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior J…
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Destiny and Destination Part 1: The Journey
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We can indeed flourish in an anti-aging culture. With each reading, I am learning to embrace this, more and more. The Sharon Betters & Susan Hunt team share: "...when life becomes quieter and slower, is prime time to reflect on the power of the gospel to change us. It is also a time when we are tempted to think small; to think about our aches and p…
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Jane's Story: What it looks like to live covenantally
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This week's reading will give us a glimpse of what it looks like; what it means to live covenantally as aging, and some of its companions, come to visit us. One woman, Jane, shares a portion of a tough segment of her life. As we read, the details she share rise off the pages to meet us and, hopefully, help us move forward with anticipation for what…
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Aging With Grace: Flourishing In An Anti-aging Culture
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Aging With Grace: Flourishing In An Anti-aging Culture This segment continues with an examination of Anna There are many things we can no longer do as we age, but age does not keep us from fulfilling our purpose to glorify and enjoy God. An ever-growing knowledge of God's undeserved love --- His grace --- changes our motivation...When our prayer is…
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Aging With Grace: Living Covenantally
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From the great Pacific Northwest, Zenobia Bailey brings her listeners scripture passages and other readings with the purpose of exhorting and encouraging all. She invites you to come aside for a few minutes; to exhale and be refreshed as she continues to read Aging With Grace Flourishing in an Anti-aging Culture, written by Sharon W. Betters and Su…
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Aging with grace: Worship
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We are reading Aging With Grace: Flourishing In An Anti-aging Culture This segment is entitled Worship. There are many things we can no longer do as we age, but age does not keep us from fulfilling our purpose to glorify and enjoy God. An ever-growing knowledge of God's undeserved love --- His grace --- changes our motivation...When our prayer is t…
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Aging with grace: Flourishing in an anti-aging culture
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The reading of Aging with Grace continues. Written by Sharon W. Betters and Susan Hunt, phenomenal Christian women who love their families, personal and church, communities and, most of all, their God. In an age when so many and so much negate the role, value, and acceptance of our seniors, Betters and Hunt offer a timely read, based on scripture a…
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The reading of Aging with Grace continues. Written by Sharon W. Betters and Susan Hunt, both phenomenal Christian women who love their families, personal and church, communities and, most of all, their God. Although I was familiar with some of the writings of both women, I had not known of this one until a very dear friend, on the other side of the…
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Aging with Grace is written by Sharon W. Betters and Susan Hunt, both phenomenal Christian women who love their families, personal and church, communities and, most of all, their God. Although I was familiar with some of the writings of both women, I had not known of this one until a very dear friend, on the other side of the country, shared what a…
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Forgiving even when it hurts
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The imprisoned, but freed heart of Corrie ten Boom traveled the world to tell everyone she could that there is no pit so deep, that He is not deeper still. Author of the Hiding Place, an incredible story of love and forgiveness, Corrie ten Boom was the only family member who survived concentration camps as punishment for caring for Jews. Scripture …
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Waiting on God: The God of our Salvation
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Today's episode replaced the intended Forgiving even when it hurts which will, hopefully, be aired next week. The reason for the change is explained in the introduction. Thank you for understanding.Door Grace and Peace Heart to Heart
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Author of the Hiding Place, an incredible story of love and forgiveness, Corrie ten Boom was the only family member who survived concentration camps for caring for Jews. Remembering her sister’s words, before her death, Corrie, when released [by accident] before her scheduled execution, traveleld the world telling everyone that there is no pit so d…
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