What if a simple gift could speak volumes about your love and commitment? Discover the power of gifts as profound symbols of love in our brief reading of Gary Chapman's Love Language Minute devotional, focusing on the theme for October 25th, "Gifts as Symbols of Love." This episode offers a heartfelt look into how these tangible tokens can reassure our partners of their importance in our lives. We navigate the emotional significance of gifts, much like the Israelites' offerings in Exodus, and their potential to fill love tanks and strengthen marital bonds.

Join us as we read the day's prayer and consider the impact of thoughtful gestures. Whether it's a small token from a trip or remembering a special day, understanding the love language of receiving gifts can transform your relationship. We challenge you to communicate your love more effectively, ensuring your loved ones feel cherished and prioritized. Tune in for an enriching episode that will deepen your understanding of love languages and enhance your connection with your spouse.

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Have you ever considered the true depth of the Lord's Prayer and what it means to call God our perfect Heavenly Father? This episode takes you on a spiritual exploration of these central Christian tenets, guiding you through an intimate understanding of our role in manifesting God's will on earth, akin to joining the “family business”.

I delve into the layers of “daily bread”, urging you to look beyond mere physical sustenance and embrace the full spectrum of spiritual and practical nourishment essential for a life anchored in the teachings of Christ.

Together, we'll uncover the profound impact of viewing every aspect of our existence, from our careers to our talents, as a testament to God's providence and our duty to mirror His love and grace in the world.

As your guide, I extend a heartfelt invitation to this spiritual podcast experience, where the power of scripture and prayer unite us in our communal journey of faith. This episode is an opportunity for us to strengthen our collective resolve and find solace in our shared devotion. Ending with a recitation of the Lord's Prayer, we seek not just to nurture our individual spirits but to fortify the bonds that hold us together in faith.
Join me for a time of gratitude, reflection, and connection, as we reinforce our beliefs and celebrate the teachings of Christ that guide our shared path.
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Matthew 6:9-14

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
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Exodus 20:7

7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
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Matthew 18:3

3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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When the waves of grief washed over me more than a decade after my father's passing, I was caught in the riptide of sorrow when I least expected it. It's with these personal, often raw moments in mind that we bring you our latest bonus episode, hoping to touch hearts and offer solace to those who have experienced the sting of loss.

With the diverse perspectives of Tolstoy's reflection on love and grief, to the grounding words of Joan Didion on our complicated mortality, we seek to provide a beacon of hope and understanding.

We don't pretend to have all the answers, but together, we traverse the rugged terrain of mourning, finding comfort in shared experiences and the promise of healing that time brings.
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Illustration by Elena Kaminskaia

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