Little Things With Amber Albee Swenson
Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers, will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.
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Last Call: An Open Invitation
In the tenth episode of the Last Call series, we'll examine God's warning for people dabbling in sin as well as his open invitation to return to him no matter where we've been or what we've done.
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Last Call: Holy and Pleasing to God
In the ninth episode of the Last Call series, we'll consider the role of suffering. Why does a good God allow his people to suffer? Malachi introduces us to the concept of purification, the process that metal goes through to get rid of contamination. Could it be that God uses suffering and afflic...
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Last Call: What Kind of Fruit Are You Producing
In the eighth episode of the Last Call series, we'll start Malachi 3. We'll talk about what the messenger Malachi talked about and what John the Baptist can teach us today, especially as we consider Jesus' second coming.
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Last Call: The Weariness of Complaining
In the seventh episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at Malachi 2:17. God tells his people they have made him weary with their complaints. Complaining causes serious health issues. It also is offensive to God. We'll see why and look at alternatives.
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Last Call: Empty Prayers and Broken Promises
Have you ever wondered why God doesn't answer some prayers? In the sixth episode of the Last Call series, we'll examine God's words to the people who weep and wail at his altar but don't take their marriages seriously. We'll look at the connection and see what God might be revealing to us about b...
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Last Call: Where Is Your Heart?
In the fifth episode of the Last Call series, we'll examine why God was so upset with the Israelites for marrying unbelievers. What lessons can we take from God's admonishment? And what can we do to make sure our hearts stay in the right place?
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Last Call: Blessings and Curses
In the fourth episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at just one verse from Malachi and discuss what God told his people about following his commands. But don't worry! This isn't an episode about doing your best or getting it right. It's about what Jesus did for us and getting the blessings ...
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Last Call: What Do You Have to Give?
"In the second episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at God's complaint to the people. They were giving lame and sick lambs to be sacrificed. God pointed out that their governor would not accept such gifts, and he was far more important. What would it look like for us to give our time, tale...
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Last Call: Remember How Much God Loves You
In the first episode of the Last Call series, we begin looking at the book of Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament. This is an argumentative book in which God offers several complaints. The people have become complacent in their relationship with God. This is God's call to repentance, not ...
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Abundantly More: Forgive Like Jesus
The fourth and final episode in the Abundantly More series reminds us that forgiveness is foundational in our faith walk. We'll examine what forgiveness is and isn't and walk through the reasons why not forgiving is not an option if we claim to be followers of Christ.
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Abundantly More: Know the Power of God
In the third episode of the "Abundantly More" series, we talk about who God is and why it is important for us to remember that he is not a small God. He is the Creator-God, who made the universe and knows the stars by name. He knows us intimately too, more than we know ourselves. Knowing who God ...
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Abundantly More: The Power of Words
Episode two in the "Abundantly More" series reminds us that words matter. The apostle Paul tells us to build each other up, not to complain, to be grateful, and especially to bring the Word of God to the world. The blessing of doing so is not just for the other person! We reap important rewards a...
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Abundantly More: An Easier Way to Change
This is the first episode in the Abundantly More series that examines the characteristics of a life that brings glory to God. Most of us know there is something in our lives we really should address. Perhaps it's a tendency to eat or drink too much. Maybe we spend far too much time on our phones ...
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Stacy Jensen: Purposeful Living and Grieving
Stacy Jensen is no stranger to grief. In this episode, we talk about her book, "Purposeful Grieving," and learn some things we can do to get the most mileage out of our pain.
We also talk about the upcoming Time of Grace women's event in March 2025. Learn more at timeofgrace.org/unbreakable.
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Don't Take This for Granted
Have you noticed how easy it is to complain about the things that you were praying for not long ago? How do you remedy that? We will turn to Scripture for guidance and help!
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Program Note for August
We're taking a short break in August. We'll see you in September! In the meantime, peruse our Little Things collection for some of your favorite episodes!
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Damaged Goods
Have you ever felt you've fallen too far to love? Do you buy into the unbecoming labels the world puts on you? Today's the day to put that to rest. Scripture assures us that God loves us and that no one and nothing can change that.
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Joy in Hardship: A Conversation With Sharon Buck
Sharon Buck was looking to stay at home with her children. So with her mom's encouragement, she started selling makeup even though she didn't wear it! God opened some big doors for her. But her life was not without hardship. Her son, Russ, went to be with Jesus while he was serving in the Coast G...
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Rejoice in Closed Doors
When things don't work out, it's easy to fall into despair or wonder if God hears your prayers. We'll look at three accounts in the Bible to see what may be happening when doors are closed.
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Hannah: The End
In the eighth and final episode of this series on Hannah and Eli, we'll see how God brought about what he said would happen.
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Hannah: Eli's Sons and the Cost of Disobedience
In the seventh episode of this eight-part series, we'll look at the consequences to Eli and his family because of his sons' sins. What does disobedience cost us?
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Special Episode: Lessons From a Friend Who Is With Jesus
In the week following a close friend's death, I reflected on the lessons she taught me over the course of our friendship. Those lessons were good reminders for me. Perhaps they will be good reminders, or new lessons, for you too.
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Hannah: The Sacrifice
In the sixth episode of this eight-part series, we'll look at Hannah's life after she gave Samuel to the Lord. What can we learn about a mom's sacrifice and the blessings that await?
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Hannah: Know and Follow God
In the fifth episode of this eight-part series, we look at what God tells us about Eli's sons. Spoiler alert: it's not good. God wants us to know him and to follow him. We'll explore what that means.