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

Dara's Diary Blogcast 24 | God Knew I Needed a Daughter

Bible Verses Included:

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV

Dara's Diary Blogcast 23: The Art of Distraction

Quotes Included:

“See the devil, he learns from your mistakes, even if you don’t. That’s how he keeps you in cycles.” ~ Cycles | Jonathan McReynolds

Bible verse included:

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful” but not all things build up.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV

For God gave us a Spirit who produces not timidity, but power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 CJB

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV.

Dara's Diary Blogcast 22: What To Do When God Has Forgotten You

Bible Verses included:

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 NIV

“At three, he uttered a loud cry, “Elohi! Elohi! L’mah sh’vaktani?” (which means, “My God! My God! Why have you deserted me?”)” Mark (Mrk)‬ ‭15‬:‭34‬ ‭CJB

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.” Psalms‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV

Episode 21. Dara's Diary Blogcast: Is Your Body Truly a Temple?

Bible Verses Included:

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1

“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

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Dara's Diary Blogcast 20| Writing for Praise or Purpose?

Bible Verses Included:

“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV

“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbour, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭25‬-‭27‬ ‭ESV

Podcast of Blogpost 19. Hiding in Plain Sight

Bible Verses included:

“You will recognise them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16

“But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13

“As it is, there are many parts, yet one body." 1 Corinthians 12:20

“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭36‬-‭37‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Dara's Diary Blogcast 18. The Dangers of Pressure and Perfectionism

Bible Verses Included

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬

“Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬ ‭

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭