Dara's Diary Blogcast XXXIII | When The Healer Doesn't Heal You

Bible Verses Included:

“So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.”

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever." Psalm 136:1 ESV

"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.

And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?"

Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him." John 9:1-3 ESV

"Why are you downcast, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation." Psalm 42:5 ESV

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXXII | Dear Mama, You Can Only Do What You Can

Bible verses included:

“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” ‭‭~ Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV

“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” ~ ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary | Blogcast XXXX | Back To Where I Started

Bible Verse Included:

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 NIV

“so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV

Quotes Included:

So many ideas swirling in my mind that build and pick up speed until they become a tornado of business ideas, concepts and creations that until this point have either not materialised or not been finished. ~ Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Thinking Out Loud, Grachael Dara, Dara's Diary

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXXI | The Abyss Of Lack

Bible Verses Included:

“You shall not covet your neighbour’s house; you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife…” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV

“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” Luke 12:24

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,” Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV

Other Links Included:

Covet Definition | https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/covet?q=Covet

Covetousness: The Sin Behind the Sin [The Deep Dish - Ep. 22] | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vEyfpDICuI

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXX | The People God Sends To Help Us

Bible Verses Included:

“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭13‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVIX | New Year, New Me...Again.

Bible Verses Included:

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV

“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬ ‭ESV

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVIII | Where Are All Of The Church Kids?

I Know God...Kinda | The Complacency Of Growing Up In Church | Part 1

Hiding In Plain Sight | The Complacency Of Growing Up In Church | Part 2

Bible Verses Included:

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honour your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭ESV

“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV

“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast | XXVII

Bible Verse included:

““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23‬ ‭ESV

“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast XXVI - Masculinity Through The Lens Of Jesus

Bible Verses Included:

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV

“Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John‬ ‭8‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV

“Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John‬ ‭8‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV

“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John‬ ‭13‬:‭5‬ ‭ESV

“For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.” ‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭15 ESV

“In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.” John‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭ESV

“And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” John‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,” Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV

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Dara's Diary Blogcast XXV | Let's Talk About Relationships

Bible verses included:

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;” 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV