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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Hannah: Her Song, My Song
In the fourth episode of this eight-part series we'll examine the song Hannah's sang after giving her child to the Lord. This amazing woman of faith has a lot to teach us about who God is and how we look at the world.
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Hannah: The Desire of Your Heart
In the third episode of this eight-part series, we learn that the desire of Hannah's heart was to have a son. But when she had a son, she gave him to God. What are the desires of your heart? How do they glorify God?
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Hannah: Leaving It in the Lord's Hands
In the second episode of this eight-part series on Hannah, Amber looks at an impossible situation and a capable God. We'll see a marked difference in Hannah prior to prayer and after. Because prayer not only changes the situation; it changes us.
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Hannah: A Woman in Agony
In this first episode on Hannah, Amber looks at the sad particulars of Hannah's life at the beginning of 1 Samuel. If you've struggled with an issue for years and even have to deal with people who taunt you or make it worse, you will relate to Hannah. Amber discusses the best course of action if ...
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Just Walk With God
Happy Mother's Day! Today we'll look at the last few verses of Proverbs 31 to guide us in our motherhood journeys.
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You Can Trust God Even When Life Hurts
Linda Buxa will switch spots with Amber today! They'll discuss Amber's latest book and how we can trust in God's faithfulness even if we're in a life storm, have a prodigal, have lost a loved one, or are facing death ourselves.
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"You Can Trust God When Life Hurts" Sneak Peek
Today I'm giving you a sneak peek at my book that comes out this week. We'll explore a few of the themes, including the blessings that come from trusting God when the storms of life are raging.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Moms Group
Have you ever thought about starting a moms group? Or are you parenting but feeling lonely in the journey? I interviewed Bethany Lehman, who started the moms group at her church, The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. She'll tell us the nuts and bolts of getting started, walk us through some of the cha...
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Bear Your Cross
What if bearing your cross brought eternal blessings? How would you look at that cross differently? Today we're going to explore that topic and see if we can shift our thinking about adversity just a little bit.
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The Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us From Evil
In the eighth and final episode of this Lord's Prayer series, we discuss the evil we confront daily and the victory God gives us over it.
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The Lord's Prayer: Lead Us Not Into Temptation
In the seventh episode of this eight-part series, we dive deep into temptation. Where do temptations come from, and how can we wage war against them?
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The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us as We Forgive
In the sixth episode of this eight-part series, we talk forgiveness. What a joy it is to be forgiven! But how hard it can be to forgive!
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The Lord's Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
In the fifth episode of this eight-part series, Amber discusses daily bread. What is it, what are we praying for, and what are we praying against in this petition?
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The Lord's Prayer: Your Will Be Done
In the fourth episode of this eight-part series, we'll discover what God's good and gracious will is and how Satan and our sinful nature constantly war against doing that will.
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The Lord's Prayer: Your Kingdom Come
In the third episode of this eight-part series, Amber discusses what God's kingdom is and what our part is in making it come. She discusses God's rule and reign in our hearts and bringing the good news about Jesus to others.
Amber also mentions Time of Grace's upcoming women's event: "Unbreakab...
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The Lord's Prayer: Holy Be Your Name
In the second episode of this eight-part series, Amber talks about what God's name entails, how we misuse it, and how we can use it in such a way to bring honor to God.
Amber also mentions Time of Grace's upcoming women's event: "Unbreakable: Finding Strength to Face the Storms." Learn more and...
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The Lord's Prayer: The Address
In the first episode of this eight-part series, Amber discusses God as our Father. What does that title mean, and what benefits are ours because of it?
Amber also mentions Time of Grace's women's event, "Unbreakable: Finding Strength to Face the Storms." Learn more and register for this event at...
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Marriage 101: Let's Talk About Sex
In the fourth and final episode of our marriage series, we'll discuss sex, the role it plays in marriage, God's design for it, and helpful resources and tips if you're struggling in the bedroom.
Amber also mentions Time of Grace's women's event, "Unbreakable: Finding Strength to Face the Storms...
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Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't
We're talking about all the things Christians rarely talk about with special guest Pastor Mike Novotny, lead speaker for Time of Grace. His new book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" will challenge you to go where you may not be comfortable going. But no worries! He'll ...
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Marriage 101: Grow Together
In the third episode of our marriage series, we'll discuss the goal of growing together instead of growing apart. This takes concerted effort, but it's not impossible. In fact, it can be fun!
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Marriage 101: Your Husband Is Not the Enemy!
In the second episode of our marriage series, we'll talk about the ways we so often get caught up in a crazy cycle of barking orders or demanding things from our spouses. Too often we look at our husbands as enemies instead of our partners—who should be working with us toward the same goals.
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Marriage 101: Expectations
In the first episode of this marriage series, we'll discuss how expectations can derail our marriages. Our husbands are not God. They can do a lot, but they can't fill our every need.
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How to Fight Anxiety With Joy
Linda Buxa joins me today to talk about her new book on anxiety. She took a different approach for dealing with anxiety than you may be familiar with. We'll get to the bottom of how joy can help us cope.
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Practical Passages: A Passage for the New Year
Today we wrap up our series "Practical Passages" with Samuel's farewell advice in 1 Samuel 12:20,24. It's a good message to guide us in 2024 and beyond!