Life has issues, and the Bible has the answers. Francie Taylor teaches the relevance of Scripture to daily life through these brief Bible application studies.
Episodes
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we feature the most popular episodes from the previous season. In the intro, I shared the story of what happened when I ran into a group of attendees at an airport after a conference. These ladies were discussing things that had encouraged their hearts and we were enjoying our conversation.
Suddenly, one woman in the group went off-topic with this comment: “You should get your eyebrows done.” After a conference filled with Bible application lessons, that was her takeaway? And you know what I did when I got to a mirror: checked my eyebrows and added that to my personal list of image issues.
When this episode first aired, it was downloaded so frequently that we knew we had hit a raw nerve. Image issues are common potholes that roll many of us into the ditch. God can help us with our image issues, and even better than that, He can help us to see ourselves the way He sees us. This brief episode will give you some vital suggestions, like a starter list. You and God will take it from there.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 17 on Build Your Bible Habit. There are plenty of relationship instructions woven into this chapter. Verse nine reminds us not to go around telling others how someone else hurt us, while verse 14 clearly states that conflicts always have a telltale beginning, signaling us to avoid making matters worse. This chapter is like a combination of recipes and roadmaps.
You are in the process of developing a valuable life habit. Daily Bible reading leads to increased Bible study by design. God draws us deeper into His Word and before we know it, our relationship with God has grown and become so much more real. Personal relationships are bound to grow when we’re spending more time together. Time in God’s Word is the same as time spent with God, because He is the Word. Our reminder verse for this week is found in Proverbs 17:1, which says this: "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." This is God’s way of reminding us that if we have quiet and peaceable lives, we are wealthier than we think.
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Welcome to Soundbites: Topics that are scripturally sound in bite-sized episodes. This week's topic: Anger. Are you angry with someone right now? The strong emotions and reactions that come with anger can get us into trouble. Being angry is not a sin by itself, but the way we express that anger can easily become sinful and harmful.
This brief study will give us biblical patterns to follow, helping us to improve in our responses. Anger makes a really poor parking spot for the soul. Don't stay there. Forgiveness is more than an option; it's living biblically.
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Saturday May 07, 2022
Saturday May 07, 2022
BONUS MOTHER'S DAY EPISODE: God gave this obvious motherhood instruction: love your children. Why did God have to tell us to do something that should have been automatic? Is it possible that we would have missed the obvious in the midst of a culture that is so focused on image and outcomes that it forgets about people? Or is it more personal? Do we love our children fully, or only when we're pleased with them.
This bonus episode is a brief glimpse at the instruction in Titus 2:4: "That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children..." (emphasis added). Clearly, God saw a need to put this instruction in Scripture for reasons unknown, but we can guess that in part, He knew that we'd need to be reminded! Consider this a five-minute Mother's Day card, given with love from a sister friend in the motherhood journey right along with you.
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 16 on Build Your Bible Habit. This chapter opens with the reality that God knows why we do what we do. Sometimes we’re not even completely clear or even honest about our motives, so God uses His Word to shine the light on any dark areas that need to change. God not only knows our motives, but He knows the best direction for our lives.
By this point, you are well on your way to building your Bible habit. Beware of the human nature tendency to want to quit. Things of value always require effort. You can help yourself by scheduling your Bible habit like an unbreakable appointment. Some like to have Bible and breakfast, while others like their Bible with bedtime. Regardless of when or where, keep this habit up and you’ll notice improvements in your decisions and a deepening of your relationship with God.
Proverbs 16:3 is a great reminder that all plans are worthy of prayer. It says this: "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." God can be trusted with our plans, and He knows which direction will lead to the best outcome for our lives. You are building a life-changing Bible habit!
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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
The man in the sky club who asked me what I did for a living was so excited it was suspicious. I thought that maybe he wanted to hear more about the Bible. It turned out that he wanted a debate. I’m not into debates. I’d rather engage with a willing participant in a respectful dialogue than get into a lengthy dispute with someone who feels like they’ve finally found their sparring partner for the day. And when it’s a complete stranger, I really can’t inspire myself to quarrel. Why argue with someone I don’t know when I could do that with people I do know? Haha! But seriously, this was a gospel opportunity, as long as I didn’t mess it up by becoming argumentative.
People are so confrontational today, and they feel emboldened because it’s popular to be against things that are good and for things that are destructive. It didn’t take long for this stranger to identify himself as a proud unbeliever, which made me politely and carefully respond to him while gradually ending the conversation. I concluded with a string of Bible verses quoted from memory. His face changed as I quoted Scripture, and I knew that the Bible was doing what I could not do. There is a spirit in every human, and while it can’t be reached by arguments, it can be penetrated by the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
There are reasons why unbelievers don’t understand believers, and we make the division worse when we get into arguments just to score points. Let’s consider just a few reasons why there is this communication gap, considering our own roles and making sure that we’re not becoming repellant or annoyingly self-assertive.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 15 on Build Your Bible Habit. Have you ever said something that got you into trouble, when you knew you should have kept your mouth shut? Many of us have been there, but we can learn how to do better the next time. Chapter 15 opens with verses about the tongue, and continues with more instructions for navigating the daily issues of life. Proverbs 15 is an excellent directional chapter.
You’ve reached the halfway point in building your Bible habit. By applying what we’re learning from these chapters, we're equipping ourselves to walk in wisdom. So many issues of life are related to a simple lack of wisdom, but when we know better, we can do better. Take a little extra time to select a verse of the day, applying it as often as possible. For example, Proverbs 15:1 tells us that "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." The next time you’re tempted to answer someone in a harsh tone, pause and edit your words. By employing the soft answer, you’re putting your learning into action while avoiding unnecessary drama. Building a Bible habit makes us wiser.
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we feature the most popular episodes from the previous season. The topic of friendship is frequently misunderstood. If we’re looking at the relationship from the “what’s in it for me” perspective, we're missing the point that friendship is meant to benefit both sides.
Friendships can be a blessing or they may become a steady stream of draining drama. People come into friendships with the baggage of their backgrounds, and we show up with ours as well. Learning how to be the kind of friend that makes life better is a "work of heart." Ready for a review on how to be an “iron sharpeneth iron” friend? Gather with your sister friends and make this a small-group study. You'll discover practical ways to be more consistent in your friendships.
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 14 on Build Your Bible Habit. This chapter covers the wise, the foolish, the scorner, the backslider, the angry person and more! Once again, God has given us instructions on the right and wrong ways to live. It’s like being served a meal where there are things that we really like mixed with things that we’d rather not eat, even though they’re very good for us. We need both for balance. This chapter is a life buffet.
To build a Bible habit, we need to make a commitment that’s firm. We can’t be on and off about it. God has provided us with an abundant life through His Word. How many With as many Bibles as the average person owns, we could at least commit to reading one of them consistently. Make your Bible study an unbreakable appointment. Try pairing it with something else, like Bible and breakfast. Just commit and stay committed. As it says in Proverbs 14:27, "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." There is more value to building a Bible habit than we can imagine. It is so worth it!
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
I can’t remember where I was when a young woman told me that she was "slap wore out," but it was somewhere in the south. It cracked me up because I’ve never heard that phrase before. I’m still learning how to speak southern. What does this have to do with today’s episode? Everything, because after over 30 flight segments in a few hectic months of conference travel, this teacher is slap wore out. Today’s episode will be more like a freelance coffee date with a sister.
Have you ever been so tired that you were afraid to drive your car? Or have you ever been so bone weary that you fell asleep fully dressed? Or maybe you’ve been so exhausted that you totally forgot about an important appointment and didn’t even realize it until someone told you? I am right there with you.
I was so overbooked a while ago that I forgot to disarm the security system on my way out the door. I accidentally tripped the alarm, but still got into my car and drove away. I didn’t even hear the 60 second warning chime because I shut the door behind me so quicky, the beep-beep of the warning didn’t register! It wasn’t until the security company called me to ask if everything was alright that I realized that I had created a false alarm.
When we’re worn out, we can activate lots of alarms.
Are you slap-wore out? This episode will share three things from Scripture that are points to ponder for the weary. Maybe you should listen while lying down. I'm only sort of kidding. Listen to this during break time.
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Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 13 on Build Your Bible Habit. This chapter is full of contrasts that can be summed up in a sentence: Live this way, not that way. This is an “everyday problems and solutions” chapter. We’ll read what happens when a person has a big mouth (Prov. 13:3). That’s an everyday problem. We’ll be warned about how pride causes friction (Prov. 13:10). That’s another everyday problem. We’ll even be reminded that the friends we choose are influential at any age (Prov. 13:20).
Building a Bible habit does require some effort. Consider this quote by author Richard Taylor (not a relative that I know of, but an excellent writer). He said this: “Emotions may not immediately obey the will, but actions must.” In other words, don’t wait until you feel like doing what is right. Do it and let the feelings catch up with your actions later. As we read Provers 13:19, "The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil." Building your Bible habit will prove to be one of your most valuable accomplishments, and it will be sweet to your soul.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Welcome to TEACHBACK TUESDAY, featuring the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week’s episode, “Are We Anything Like Judas?” requires some soul-searching. We don’t like to think of ourselves as being deceptive, two-faced, or disloyal, but these undesirable character traits are possible in any human.
Did you know that we all come equipped with excellent OPI vision? OPI stands for "Other People’s Issues," and OPI vision means that we can easily spot OTHER PEOPLE’S ISSUES. This happens when we’re looking at someone else's life and magnifying their flaws while throwing a cover over our own. There was someone like that in the Bible, and his name was Judas.
In this Teachback Tuesday episode from April of Season One, we’ll be challenged to examine ourselves for Judas-like behaviors. Are we anything like Judas? Listen in for the traits that give us the answers. In reality, anyone could be like Judas.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Have you ever tried to solve a problem and ended up making matters worse? That’s what happens when we try to operate in our own wisdom without doing things God’s way. He has a way, but it’s not usually what we would choose. God sees things differently than we see them. We have distorted vision. His vision is perfect.
If you’ve ever heard me teach at a conference, you know that I’m a huge fan of reading a Proverb a day. It’s just so life-changing! God wants to teach us how to live in this moment in history. We are here by design and on purpose. The problems we face are just part of the script of life in a fallen world.
Proverbs chapter four is great for learning how to solve problems. God left us with instructions that apply to anything that comes up in this life, because life is really just a rotation. Ecclesiastes 1:9 tells us so: "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun."
We don’t have new problems. We have old problems in new wrapping paper. This episode covers four ways that we can prepare our hearts and minds to become more effective at problem solving.
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Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 11 on Build Your Bible Habit. Chapter 11 could be summed up in one word: integrity. According to Webster’s dictionary, integrity includes moral soundness or purity; incorruptness; uprightness; honesty. You’ll also notice stark contrasts in this chapter between those who walk with God and those who don’t.
Building your Bible habit through daily Proverbs will increase the soundness of your heart and mind. We are anxious and agitated when we’re spiritually starved, but by reading and studying God’s Word, we’re feeding our souls, which is one of the most important forms of health care. As it says it Proverbs 11:3, "The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them." Don’t try to live the Christian life without the Bible.
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Welcome to episode 4 of the four-part series: "For Real." These mini-episodes are in collaboration with Podbean, the podcast host for Keep the Heart. Podbean selected Keep the Heart as their Podcast of the Week for March 7-13, 2022! In exchange for this valuable exposure, Keep the Heart is giving Podbean a well-earned promo shout at the end of each segment in this four-part bonus episode series. If you'd like to try a free 30-day trial, visit Podbean and use our promo code: PODCAST21
Now let me tell you about my hair. It had turned into something like a cross between a wannabe afro and a frizzy football helmet. I was trying a new technique but it wasn’t working out, so now I was left with a very bad and very visible hair experiment. This sounds trivial, I know, but I’m going somewhere with purpose. You see, I knew that whoever was going to tame my hair that day was also going to be invited to have a Gospel conversation. I had it all planned out how to segue the conversation from hair repair to life transformation.
The hairstylist was so friendly, it was like sitting down in the chair of a sister friend. Instant bonds don’t always happen, but it did this time and I knew that it was not a coincidence; it was a GOD incidence. What I didn’t know was this: the hairstylist was a Christian and she was aiming to minister to me, too!
Has that ever happened to you before? Have you had someone invite you to church, or begin to share the Gospel with you while you were hoping to do the same with them? I love when that happens, and it usually results in rejoicing on both sides. Well, that’s what happened in the hair chair. The stylist is a born-again, Bible believing Scripture quoting God loving Christian, and unashamed. We had a great conversation about ministry and life in general as she worked the literal kinks out of my hair.
The more she talked, the more I learned. This episode shares three takeaways I learned while in the hair chair.
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Welcome to TEACHBACK TUESDAY! When this episode first aired back in Season One/March 2021, the timing was "accidentally on purpose." March is right about that time when many are abandoning their 3-month-old New Year's Resolutions. Whether that's you or you're working on improving in some other area, this episode has ideas to help you to gain victories, which gives us an appetite for more victories!
Have you ever told yourself that you needed to eat healthier, and then went to the McDonald's drive-through as a farewell tour? Or maybe you've started a new budget, but blew past it in the first week and then went shopping. Or have you ever said something that created drama because you ignored the Lord warning you in your conscience not to say it? These examples are all related to a lack of self-control, also known in the Bible as temperance.
Self-control is unnatural, but it is possible to grow in this vital area. God wants us to have this fruit of the Spirit, so He trains us through the everyday "pop quizzes" that he allows into our lives. This episode covers three self-control exercises we can practice to cultivate the fruit of temperance.
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Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 10 on Build Your Bible Habit. You’ll notice that chapters 10-31 address the “issues of life” more directly. We will be wiser if we’ll follow these instructions, and that makes life sweeter and improves our relationships with others as well. This is real soul food.
Reading a Proverb-a-day will soon lead to deeper Bible study habits. The more we’re in the Word, the greater our understanding of human nature and how we were meant to interact with each another. Replay these audio Proverbs often, listening for the personal lessons woven throughout each verse. You’ll notice God’s specific instructions on how to deal with the daily situations we'll face. God even helps us to avoid unhelpful habits such as talking too much, which keeps us from creating our own dramas. Here’s our reminder to put our tongues on a budget, found in Proverbs 10:19: "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise."
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Welcome to episode 3 of the four-part series: "For Real." These mini-episodes are in collaboration with Podbean, the podcast host for Keep the Heart. Podbean selected Keep the Heart as their Podcast of the Week for March 7-13, 2022! To repay their kindness, Keep the Heart is giving them a brief shoutout at the end of each segment in this four-part bonus episode series. If you'd like to try a free 30-day trial, visit Podbean and use our promo code: PODCAST21
I heard a pastor say this as he was presenting the Gospel: “We all have a 10 in 10 chance of dying.” Such a reality check, isn’t it? Then why do we still act surprised when people pass away? Is it because we’ve forgotten the truth about how death is part of life? Let’s face it: Death is a hard topic.
With so many of us having experienced the passing of loved ones, we still seem shocked by death, as if it somehow isn’t supposed to happen. In this episode, we'll consider three reminders to help us to become less out of touch about this real-life event.
Many of you listening to this podcast are born again believers, and you know where you're going when it's your turn to leave your earthly shell. For others, this question is still unanswered and causes fear. If you don't know what would happen if you were to pass away suddenly, here are four things you need to know:
1. God truly loves you, and many of you already know the verse about this truth:
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
2. We are all sinners. No one can claim to be perfectly sinless but Christ.
"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: ... For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:10, 23)
3. Christ truly died and rose again to pay for our sins.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
4. We can confess our sins, believe and receive Jesus Christ as our Saviour.
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Romans 10:9-10)
If you have never taken this step of faith, here is an example of a simple prayer:
"Dear Lord, thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for my sins. I am sorry for all the wrong that I have done, and I want to walk in newness of life. Please forgive me. I accept Your free gift of salvation and eternal life. In the name of Jesus, Amen."
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Luke chapter 15 is a declaration of God’s love for the lost. Janice Wolfe, our guest host today from Faith Music Radio, shares lessons learned while studying this very personal chapter. This episode will remind us that we were among the lost that have been found, and it reveals our value to the Seeker. The undying love that our Savior has for lost souls compels us to have a heart for the lost as well. This lesson is part of “The Loser Bible Study Series.” Discover more about this series on the eleven2one blog at faithmusicradio.com.
During the busy conference season, Francie lives in airplanes and hotels while teaching around the country. It’s not always possible to record new episodes, so we call in reinforcements to help us! There’s nothing like a friend who’s not afraid of microphones. When Francie needs a sub, Janice is her first call! Thanks, Janice Wolfe and team at Faith Music Radio and eleven2one!
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Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter nine on Build Your Bible Habit. In this chapter, we see a contrast between the wise and the foolish. We are also firmly warned not to reprove a scorner. Trying to correct or reason with someone who disregards God is wasted energy. When we heed instructions like these, we can avoid getting into heated debates that usually end poorly.
Now that you’re up to chapter nine, you are almost a third of the way into building a Bible habit that will lead you not only to the best life, but also the blessed life. A blessed life doesn’t have to be perfect to be amazing! Pay attention to each verse as you study, looking for ways to put the verses into practice. You will notice an improvement in your ability to make wise decisions as you apply what you’re learning.
As it says in Proverbs 9:9, "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning."
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Welcome to TEACHBACK TUESDAY! This episode had thousands of downloads in Season One. There must be a reason for that! Perhaps it's partly because we all have this human tendency to be argumentative, challenging, and even quarrelsome at times. If you had a chance to catch Contentious Relationships in 2021, this will be a refresher, but if you're new to Keep the Heart, this will give you some things to carefully consider in how you're interacting with others.
Are there certain things that just easily set you off? If so, you'll find that these irritants often lead to disagreements in your relationships. We will never argue our way to happiness, and the only satisfaction in winning an argument is proving that you can be contentious to the finish line. What can we do about this human tendency to be contentious? The Bible has a lot to say about this subject, but we’ll just examine a few verses in this episode, leaving room for you to continue this important topical study on your own.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
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Ah the office drama. Or the school staff drama. Or the ministry drama. Or the drama mama overall. And there are Drama Papas, too. Working together for hours a day, several days each week provides a breeding ground for issues. Some people remind me of the column they used to have on old-school report cards that said this: “Does not work well with others.”
Most of us work for a living, and that involves spending time with others. Whether you own your own business, work for someone else or work in a ministry, you will have people in your airspace and where there are people, there will be problems.
So, what are our options? Well, if you can’t find a job where there are no people—haha—let’s consider three ways to work peaceably with those who are in your time zone. These are just suggestions. God will help you to think of more ways since He sees your people group and knows them all by name.
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter eight on Build Your Bible Habit. Wisdom has an instructional voice in this chapter, and it’s powerful. When we have godly wisdom, we’ll do better in life overall. Without godly wisdom, we’ll be prone to self-inflicted troubles. We all need more wisdom.
Reading a Proverb a day is a habit that you won’t have to fight to build. Begin with the chapter of the day, and then just keep repeating the process until you reach the end of the month. This is not just an exercise in running your eyes over the pages. This is an investment in your relationship with God. You’ll find that this is habit-forming in a very good way. After all, Proverbs 8:34 says "Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors."
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
It was April of 2021 when I received a call from my sister friend, Valerie Clear. I assumed that this was a call for catching up, or "phone coffee" as I call it, so I settled into a comfy chair for what I thought would be a cheerful visit. Instead, I heard these words: "Francie, I'm calling to let you know that I've been diagnosed with cancer."
There was a brief moment of silence as I struggled to process what Valerie had just told me.
There are bad days, and then there are off-script seasons when things are very different than we had planned. In fact, Valerie said this: “It’s not just off script, it’s like life has become a whole new library. You’re browsing in the aisle you had never imagined."
This episode is for anyone who has received an unexpected diagnosis, or for those who have family members walking this road. The insights will be helpful, and you'll feel like you're sitting in the room with caring friends. Join us for this 30-minute Q & A.
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ICU--In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions Bible Application Study
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Welcome to the four-part series: "For Real." These mini-episodes are in collaboration with Podbean, the podcast host for Keep the Heart. Podbean selected Keep the Heart as their Podcast of the Week for March 7-13, 2022! In exchange for a very nice shout out on their home page, Keep the Heart is running a promo at the end of each segment in this four-part bonus episode series. If you want a free 30-day trial of the paid version of Podbean, use our promo code: PODCAST21
Somewhere along the line in Christianity, we took a detour and started focusing on appearance over transformation. We were working hard on trying to get people to conform to a certain image, while just giving the Holy Spirit’s transforming power a nod. This resulted in a confused generation that took the pendulum and threw it as far in the opposite direction as possible. I wonder if God ever shakes His head while He’s watching us with all of our bright ideas?
Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for this very same behavior in Matthew 23:27 "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness."
The Pharisees had tattoos and didn’t even realize it! They had the image that people admired and even imitated, but inside, they were a mess. We’re all a mess on the inside unless we allow God to transform us. Tattoos can be visible or covered, but they’re still present. What can we do about our own tattoos? This bonus episode gives us three things to consider.
This is episode 1 of 4. Others coming in the next few weeks!
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ICU--In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions Bible Application Study