Surprise! This month’s wrap up comes from Natalie Abbott (Vera will be back soon)! We know you’ll be encouraged as Natalie prays the truth of Scripture over us today. May God's peace be present as you remember who he is and how he has been at work in your life. Because our God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold, we can face whatever circumstances come our way with courage, knowing that we are not alone, but are held and protected by the God of the universe.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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Why do we get so afraid? And what is our first response when we feel fear? Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk all about fear—their irrational fears, their real fears, and where fearfulness is actually rooted. They look at two responses to fear, and share Scripture passages that have been helpful when they experience fear and anxiety. There is hope to be found today, right in the middle of our battles against fear, as we remember who God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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• Don't miss last week's podcast episode, Be Strong and Take Courage // Jamie Ivey!
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Today’s guest, Jamie Ivey, digs into Psalm 27:1 with Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott. Listen in to hear some of Jamie’s biggest fears, when this verse became a lifeline for her, and what it really means that God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold. We know you’ll be encouraged as Jamie and Natalie remind us that Jesus and his Word are never changing in our ever changing world, and we pray that you would have victory over your fears today as you remember who our God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

Today's Dwell guest: Jamie Ivey is an author, speaker, podcast host of “The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey” and host of the parenting podcast "Launch."

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• Jamie Ivey's website
• The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Podcast
• Launch with Jamie Ivey and Lisa Whittle
• If You Only Knew by Jamie Ivey
• You Be You by Jamie Ivey
• Dwell Differently Monthly Membership
• Dwell Differently Scripture Memory Journal // Use code PODCAST15 to take 15% off your journal today!

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Would you like to know how to overcome fear in your life? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shows us what God’s Word says about how we can conquer our fear. In Psalm 27:1, King David gives us 3 images of who God is as a way to battle against the fear that is threatening to overwhelm him, and we can do the same thing today! As we understand and remember who our God is, our fears fall into the proper place, losing the power to overwhelm us. In whatever battle you find yourself in today, take heart remembering that God defends his children. He is our light, our salvation, and our place of safety.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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You won't want to miss hearing the story of Jonathan Almonte’s life—born in poverty in the Dominican Republic, unable to attend school, burdened with medical challenges, and contemplated becoming part of a gang—all interrupted in the best way by God caring for him through a local church, Compassion International, and his sponsor. Not only was Jonathan’s life changed, but his family came to know Christ as well. And all this came about because of the way God used a woman from Michigan named Jamie, who chose to sponsor a child in her 20s instead of getting a new car. How can you share what God has given you to bless others and point them to Jesus? We’d love to challenge you to consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International as a way to practically love others. Sign up here and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Jonathan Almonte, manager of Supporter Engagement of Compassion Dominican Republic, is passionate about empowering the next generation, bringing hope to the hopeless, and mobilizing the Church into action. He is also the founder of Doulos Liderazgo, Servicio, y Amor, a ministry which provides leadership training to local churches and cares for people’s spiritual and emotional needs through mentorship programs and camps. Jonathan lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his wife, Kary, and son, JD.

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• Would you be willing to sponsor a child through Compassion International? Use this link  to sign up, and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!
• Why Sponsor a Child?
• Free Dwell Differently Devotional Resources

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Today on the podcast, Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz is asking one question: Are your control issues keeping others from using their gifts to serve God and serve others? It can be hard at times to take a step back and invite others to use the gifts and abilities God has given them, and Vera walks us through what this has looked like in her own life. We pray this episode will spark a renewed excitement for the ways God has uniquely gifted all believers and calls us to work together for his glory and our good!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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• Dwell Differently Scripture Memory Journal // Use code PODCAST15 to take 15% off your journal today!
• Dwell Differently Monthly Membership
• Free Devotional Resources

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Have you ever felt afraid to use the gifts God has given you? Have you ever thought you were inadequate, or maybe even that the ways God has given you to serve others feel mundane and insignificant? We can relate! Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they remind us that in God’s economy, there’s no small thing. As stewards (not owners) of these gifts, we can trust him as the gift giver to equip us with all we need to serve where he’s called us. It’s all from him and for him!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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Have you ever felt unsure of how God has gifted you? As Heather MacFadyen says, we’ve all been called to make disciples, but the where and how will look different in everyone’s lives—and that is freeing! Join author and podcaster Heather MacFadyen as she talks with Natalie Abbott about how to identify what God has uniquely equipped you to do, why God gives gifts to his people, and how to not miss out on the goodness that God has for you.

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Heather MacFadyen is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't Mom Alone, with more than 20 million downloads from around the globe, as well as the author of the books Right Where You Belong and Don't Mom Alone. She finds great joy in connecting other women to mentors and experts through her podcast and in speaking at live events with women across the country. She and her husband and their four sons live in Dallas, Texas. Learn more at www.heathermacfadyen.com.

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• Heather MacFadyen's website
• Right Where You Belong by Heather MacFadyen
• Don't Mom Alone by Heather MacFadyen
• CRU Spiritual Gifts Assessment
• CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Made for This by Jennie Allen
• Dwell Differently Official Facebook Group

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This month on the podcast, we’re talking all about gifts. God tells us in his Word that he has given all of us gifts, but in a world where we are bombarded with messages to live our best lives, focus on our own happiness, and put ourselves first, we can easily miss the why behind the gifts God has given. Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, walks us through the context of 1 Peter 4:10, helping us understand what this verse is saying and what it means for how we live our lives. If you’re stuck living with a scarcity mindset or just need a bit of encouragement to rediscover the joy of using your gifts to serve others, you’re in the right place!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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We know that Jesus raised from the dead, defeating sin and Satan and death. And we know that if we are in Christ, Jesus’s victory is true of us too. But all too often, we don’t live like Jesus has already won—we slip into being stressed and fearful and discouraged as our situations loom large in our minds. Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shares a story from her own life about this and points us again to the reality of the gospel and the real difference Jesus’s victory makes in our day-to-day struggles and stressors. We are a forgetful bunch of humans, but there is hope!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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