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  • Everyday Grace | 54 | Written-Down Wisdom

    Everyday Grace | 54 | Written-Down Wisdom
    2026/08/05
    "I wish I'd asked more questions."

    That simple reflection becomes the starting point for a powerful study on biblical wisdom in this episode of Everyday Grace.

    Belinda Kirk shares personal memories of her parents before opening God's Word to discover the wisdom that never fades. From Solomon's humble request for understanding in 1 Kings to the timeless promises of Proverbs 3, this episode reminds us that wisdom begins with listening to God—not trusting ourselves. In this episode you'll discover:
    • Why Solomon asked for wisdom instead of wealth
    • What it means to have "a hearing heart"
    • How God's wisdom differs from human understanding
    • Why Proverbs 3:5–6 is more than a comforting verse
    • Practical ways to trust God in everyday decisions
    • How parents can pass biblical wisdom to the next generation
    Whether you're facing a difficult decision, raising children, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply longing for God's direction, this study offers timeless truth for everyday life.

    God's wisdom isn't hidden from those who seek Him.

    It begins with a heart that's willing to listen.
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    34 分
  • Everyday Grace | 53 | Just A Thought

    Everyday Grace | 53 | Just A Thought
    2026/07/29
    What if the biggest battle you're fighting isn't around you—but inside your own mind?

    In this episode of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk opens 2 Corinthians 10 to examine Paul's powerful instruction to "take every thought captive." She explains how spiritual warfare often begins with a single unchecked thought and why the enemy works to shape our thinking before he ever influences our actions.

    Together we'll explore:
    • What it means to "take every thought captive"
    • The difference between fighting in the flesh and fighting with God's weapons
    • Why meekness is strength under control
    • How strongholds are built in the mind
    • The importance of replacing lies with God's truth
    • Practical ways to develop a Christ-centered thought life
    If you've ever struggled with anxiety, insecurity, resentment, temptation, or negative self-talk, this biblical study offers hope and practical encouragement.

    Your thoughts matter because your thoughts shape your life. When you allow God's Word to govern your mind, you'll discover the freedom, peace, and confidence that come from thinking as Christ thinks.
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    30 分
  • Everyday Grace | 52 | Pursue the Son: What a Crooked Tree Taught Me About Following Jesus

    Everyday Grace | 52 | Pursue the Son: What a Crooked Tree Taught Me About Following Jesus
    2026/07/22
    A crooked tree grew strong by bending around every obstacle to reach the sunlight. In this episode, Belinda Kirk uses that image to challenge believers to pursue Jesus with the same determination. Discover how God pursued us first, what it means to follow His presence, and how to keep reaching for the Son when life’s distractions threaten to block the light.
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    27 分
  • Everyday Grace | 51 | A Vessel of Value

    Everyday Grace | 51 | A Vessel of Value
    2026/07/15
    "Believe in yourself."
    It's one of the most repeated messages in today's culture. But is it what Scripture teaches?
    In this episode of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk explores the biblical foundation of identity by walking through 2 Corinthians chapters 3 and 4. As Paul defends his ministry to the church at Corinth, he points believers away from self-confidence and toward complete dependence on Christ.
    Together we'll discover:
    • Whether self-esteem is actually a biblical concept
    • Why Paul said, "Our sufficiency is from God"
    • What it means to be an "earthen vessel" or clay pot
    • Why the treasure is Christ—not ourselves
    • How grace transforms our identity
    • The freedom that comes from finding our worth in Jesus alone
    This message isn't about tearing people down. It's about lifting Christ up. When we stop trying to manufacture our own value, we discover the incredible value God has already given us through His Son.
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    31 分
  • Everyday Grace | 50 | God Looks At The Heart

    Everyday Grace | 50 | God Looks At The Heart
    2026/07/08
    People usually notice what is visible. God pays attention to what is happening within us.

    When Samuel went looking for Israel’s next king, he was naturally impressed by the men who appeared strong, capable, and qualified. But God reminded him that His evaluation is different: people look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

    In this episode of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk explores what that truth means for the way we see ourselves and others. You may feel overlooked because you do not match someone else’s expectations. You may be tempted to measure your worth by recognition, appearance, ability, or achievement. But God sees beyond every surface-level judgment.He sees the quiet faithfulness no one applauds. He sees the motives behind your actions. He sees both the places that need His transforming grace and the potential He has placed within you.

    This conversation is an encouragement to stop measuring life only by what people can see and begin asking a deeper question: What is God developing in my heart?
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    29 分
  • Everyday Grace | 49 | My Way

    Everyday Grace | 49 | My Way
    2026/07/01
    In this episode of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk walks through 1 Samuel 8 and Israel’s demand for a king. What looked like a political request was really a spiritual rejection: God’s people wanted to be like every other nation instead of trusting the King they already had.

    With warmth, humor, and direct biblical challenge, Belinda shows how Israel’s “my way” attitude still shows up in us today—in our relationships, forgiveness, words, decisions, and desire to follow culture instead of Christ. The episode invites listeners to ask a hard but necessary question: where have I chosen my way over God’s?
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    31 分
  • Everyday Grace | Just Hold On | Repeat Performance

    Everyday Grace | Just Hold On | Repeat Performance
    2026/06/24
    Sometimes the greatest victory of faith isn't winning the wrestle — it's refusing to let go.

    On this Repeat Performance of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk revisits one of the most powerful wrestling matches ever— Jacob's all-night struggle with "the Man" at the ford of Jabbok in Genesis 32.

    With warmth, humor, and stories from her South Mississippi childhood (think Saturday morning cartoons and Junkyard Dog), Belinda traces Jacob's journey from supplanter to Israel — from grasping his brother's heel in the womb, to stealing a birthright over lentil stew, to fleeing for his life, and finally to a desperate, weeping encounter with Jesus Himself.

    The lesson is simple but life-changing: when everything else has failed, when fear threatens to undo us, when the dawn feels far away — don't let go. Hold on to Jesus. Because the same God who wrestled blessing into Jacob is still in the business of changing names, healing relationships, and answering the prayers of those who refuse to give up.
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    33 分
  • Everyday Grace | 48 | Labels

    Everyday Grace | 48 | Labels
    2026/06/17
    On this powerful episode of Everyday Grace, Belinda Kirk opens with the unforgettable image of a youth-group skit where each participant stepped forward draped in cardboard labels — unloved, addict, liar, mistake, alone — until Jesus walked on stage and tore every one of them off.

    From there, Belinda turns to Judges 6 and the calling of Gideon — a man hiding in a winepress, threshing wheat in fear of the Midianites, weighed down by every label the world had given him. Yet when God arrives, He calls Gideon something the world never would: mighty man of valor.

    Through the cycle of sin and salvation in the book of Judges, the silence of one generation that failed to pass on the faith, and the tender encounter at the winepress, Belinda issues a call to every listener: take off the old labels and wear the names God has already written over your life.
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    35 分