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Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Johnathon Eltrevoog, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Rest in the guidance of the Holy Spirit as He leads you along peaceful shorelines, inviting you to remain in step with Him through patient endurance and trust.

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Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart — and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new.

Learn how Jesus, our ultimate Guide, walks beside us through every change, and discover the science behind this week's soul care practice to boost your mood, restore calm, and awaken joy. 

Key Takeaways:
How God can surprise you with joy when life doesn’t go as planned
Why Jesus is the ultimate Guide who leads you with kindness and care
The power of curiosity — how trying something new rewires your brain for peace
One soul care practice to help you find renewal in this season of change

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You guide me, Lord.

Exhale: You make new paths for me.

 Scripture:
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden.” — Isaiah 58:11

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A Prayer to Know God is Faithfully Present by Erin H. Warren

How can we look for God’s tangible presence in everyday life and to record the ways He shows His faithfulness?

In today’s episode, Erin H. Warren shares a time where through exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty, she found strength in one powerful truth: God is faithfully present.In all seasons we can be reminded that Jesus’ promise to be with us “always” is not just for the disciples long ago—it’s for each of us today.She encourages all of us to look for God’s tangible presence in everyday life and to record the ways He shows His faithfulness.

Reference: Matthew 28:20

Prayer: God, I know that you were faithful and you are faithful to be with us. Let us not miss you in the moments of our days. Help our eyes search for you and see you. Help our ears to listen and to hear you. Help our hearts and minds to hold fast to the truth that you never leave or forsake us. Thank you for making a way for your presence to be with us always, even to the end of the age. In your name I pray. Amen.

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Feeling that "revving engine" of a mind that won't quit, or the "brick on your chest" that makes it hard to breathe, even when you're smiling and checking off the to-do list? What if that high-functioning anxiety isn't a spiritual failure, but an invitation to experience God's power in your weakness?

This week on the Praying Christian Women podcast, join Jamie as she chats with author, speaker, and (in)courage editor, Becky Keife, about her powerful new devotional, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul.
Drawing from her own 11-year journey with a clinical anxiety disorder, Becky shares transparently about the physical reality of anxiety—the "coffee jitters," the "revving engine," and the overwhelming fatigue—and the isolation of looking "fine" on the outside. She dismantles the stigma that anxiety is a spiritual failing, reframing it as a "gift" that acts as an arrow straight to God's heart.

From the "beauty of AND" (holding the truth that you are anxious and full of faith) to the "unforced rhythms of grace" found in Jesus' yoke in Matthew 11, this episode blends deep spiritual anchors with practical, holistic "peace practices." Jamie and Becky get real about everything from the power of a simple hug, to the impact of hormones, and the first brave step of telling someone you're not okay.

It's a lifeline for any woman who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or alone in her struggle, offering validation and a path back to the Prince of Peace.

You won't want to miss this deeply validating, hope-filled conversation.
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Dwelling with God isn’t just a promise for the afterlife—it’s an invitation for every day here on Earth. Psalm 27:4 reminds us that we can seek God’s presence, gaze upon His beauty, and live fully in His house all the days of our lives. Like the ancient Israelites, we can cultivate a life that delights in God’s nearness, experiencing His presence in the everyday moments of life.

Highlights

• The ancient Israelites focused on dwelling with God daily, not just awaiting the afterlife.

• Psalm 27:4 emphasizes seeking God’s presence and enjoying His beauty each day.

• God’s Word offers guidance to live in His presence, cultivating intimacy with Him.

• Modern Christians can learn to prioritize daily communion with God over merely anticipating Heaven.

• Dwelling with the Lord transforms ordinary life into a space of worship, peace, and purpose.

• Experiencing God now strengthens faith and prepares hearts for eternity.

• Living in God’s presence is a daily choice—actively seeking Him in our routines.

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Full Transcript Below:

Dwelling with the Lord in the Land of the Living
By Deidre Braley

Bible Reading:
One thing I ask from the LORD, 

this only do I seek: 

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD 

all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple. - Psalm 27:4

The ancient Israelites had a far different understanding of eternity than we do today; the concept of Heaven and Hell as two distinctly different eternal dwelling places would have been a foreign idea to them. 

I learned about this as a seminary student in my Master of Divinity program, where this semester I’ve had the privilege of taking a class that explores the Torah—that is, the first five books in the Hebrew Bible (also sometimes called the Pentateuch). And when I reached this startling understanding that the ancient peoples believed they would all someday go to a somewhat damp and gray place called sheol, I asked my professor in horror, “But how did they live with this idea? Where was their hope? How did they not all die of existential crises?” 

What he said, though, was

Muchas personas han pasado a la Eternidad sin Dios, a un lugar en donde sus almas desean regresar para poder aceptar a Jesucristo como su Salvador, el mensaje de Dios es claro, no esperares más, haz de este día, tu día de Salvación.

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This guided Christian meditation on Proverbs 4:23–27 invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reflect on God’s Word through the practice of Scripture meditation and Lectio Divina.

Step Ten of the 12 Steps says: We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. This step is about keeping short accounts—paying attention when we wander from God’s path and returning quickly.

The good news? God’s mercy never runs out. As Lamentations reminds us: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Every day, every moment, can be a new beginning with Him. When we notice we’ve stepped away, His grace meets us right there.

In this Scripture meditation on Proverbs 4, you’ll be guided to:

• Notice what God is drawing your attention to in His Word
• Reflect honestly on where you’ve wandered
• Rest in the truth that His mercy is always new

Take a deep breath and let this meditation remind you to walk with God one step, one day, one moment at a time.

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Meditation Passage:

Proverbs 4:23–27 (NIV)

Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.

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What if reading could become a spiritual practice—not just for gaining knowledge, but for nourishing your soul?

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Jeff Crosby, author of World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading, about the formative power of books. Together they explore how stories, poetry, memoir, and even Scripture can shape our hearts, spark wonder, and help us encounter God’s presence in the pages of a book.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• How books can become trusted companions in your spiritual journey
• Why stories, poetry, and memoir awaken wonder and reshape our hearts
• Practical ways to cultivate a reading life that nourishes your soul
• How reading Scripture slowly and reflectively forms us over time

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Today we’re joined by one of the world’s leading experts on teen drinking and prevention—Professor Rob Turrisi, a Penn State researcher whose 35+ years of work have shaped national programs through MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and schools across the U.S.

In this important and hope-filled conversation, Professor Turrisi unpacks why teens start drinking, what actually works when it comes to prevention, and how parents can foster healthy, connected relationships that reduce risk and build trust.

If you’re a parent, mentor, teacher, or anyone who cares about the next generation, this episode offers both science and a compassionate look at what helps, what doesn’t, and how small, everyday actions can have lifelong impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why even “just a sip” matters more than you might think
• The number one thing parents can do to reduce harm to their teenagers
• How to discourage drinking without creating rebellion or shame
• The surprising truth about “supervised drinking” and why it backfires
• How early drinking affects brain development, liver health, and long-term outcomes
• The real statistics behind college drinking—and the 75 lives lost every weekend in the U.S.
• How to talk to your kids about peer pressure and what to say when they say “everyone’s doing it”
• The five parenting practices that build resilience and connection: positive communication, modeling, gratitude, creating a welcoming environment, and shared decision-making
• Why delaying alcohol use is one of the greatest gifts we can give our teens

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There are times in our walk with God when His presence feels near — when prayer flows easily, Scripture feels alive, and worship fills our hearts with joy. But, as our daily prayer and devotional remind us, then come the harder seasons — the dry, weary days when God seems silent, and our hearts ache with loneliness.

In today’s reflection, Sophia Bricker reminds us that even when God feels far away, His presence has never left us. Scripture gives voice to this struggle through the psalmists, Job, Jeremiah, and even Jesus Himself, who cried out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1; Matthew 27:46). These moments of spiritual dryness are not signs of abandonment — they are invitations to deeper faith.

When we face sorrow, sin, or suffering, we may feel distant from God, but faith reminds us that He remains close — “a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). The Lord has promised to be with us always, even to the end of the age. His love does not depend on our emotions; it is steadfast, eternal, and unchanging. When God feels far, hold fast to what is true: He is near, and He will never leave you.

Bible Reading:
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20, NIV

Takeaway Truths:

• Feeling distant from God doesn’t mean He has left us — His presence is constant.

• Spiritual dryness is often an invitation to grow deeper in faith.

• God’s promises are greater than our emotions; His love never changes.

Let’s Pray

There are days, O Lord, when I feel so alone — when my prayers seem to echo and my faith feels faint. In those moments, remind me that You have never left.

Thank You for Jesus, who experienced separation so that I never would. Help me to rest in the truth that You are with me, even when I can’t feel You near. Strengthen my faith, calm my anxious heart, and draw me close to You once again.

Even in silence, help me to trust that You are speaking. Even in darkness, help me to remember that You are light. Thank You for Your unfailing presence and love.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related Scriptures

• Psalm 10:1 — “Why, Lord, do You stand far off? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?”

• Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with yo