Jesus & Jill Just For Today

What if persistence looks a lot like failure?!  Let’s talk about that.  The Scriptures used in this episode: Colossians 2:20-23 I Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 7:7 Philippians 1:6 Philippians 4:13 Ephesians 6:10 Ephesians 6:13-14 Psalm 18:1-3 1 John 4:4

What on earth. I have a problem with my priorities and it’s not even the problem I thought it was. The scriptures used in this episode: 1 Corinthians 6:12 James 1:2-4

So many things have been happening. Let’s talk about it! Scriptures used in this Episode:   Ephesians 4:22-24

What books are you reading right now?!  I’d love to hear about that! Did I really talk to Bob Goff??!  Yes!  Yes I did!  But why does that excite me more than the fact that I get to talk to the Creator of the Universe anytime I want to?  Hmmm.... The scriptures used in this episode: 1 John 4:16, 19

Holly left for college this week & I needed her to know some things.   This list is taken from Pastor Louie Giglio’s sermon “Man in the Mirror” God says this to you, let’s agree with Him today. 1. I love you (Jeremiah 31:3) 2. I’m thankful for you. (John 15:15-16) 3. You are a rare and beautiful treasure. (Psalm 139:14) 4. I forgive you. (1 John 1:9) 5. I have a special purpose for you. (Jeremiah 29:11) 6. I’m going to hold you to a high standard. (1 Peter 1:16) 7. I believe in you. (Psalm 8:4-6) 8. I’m cheering for you. (Isaiah 49:16)

Dad would’ve been 89 this week and while I miss him terribly, he’s with Jesus and I will see him again. The scriptures used in this episode: Joshua 24:15 Exodus 14:14

What books are you reading now?! I'd love to hear about that! Correction: I'm an "auditory" learner, not an "audible" learner.  Heehee!  Let's talk for a few about the book "Kill the Spider".   And then you can also google "John Eldridge Daily Prayer".  Scriptures used in this episode: John 8:32

Scripture memorization is so vital in our lives at Christ Followers!!! Our brains are more powerful than we ourselves realize and God has gifted us with the ability to memorize.  Let's get busy!! The scriptures used in this episode: Psalm 119:11 Colossians 3:16

Are you a Hope Dealer or a Fault Finder?  It’s so easy and takes very little effort to find fault. Consistently dealing hope is going to take much more intentionality. The scriptures used in this episode: Hebrews 3:13 Ephesians 4:29

Does praise and prayer really work?  You’d better believe it, but take a listen for yourself!! The scriptures used in this episode: 2 Samuel 22:4 Hebrews 4:6

Hello everyone, Unfortunately, Jill was unable to record this week due to a family emergency.  However, she plans to be back next week.  Until then, please keep the Abram's family in your prayers.  Thank you for your support; we will be back next week. 

Today we chat about passivity. Unconscious living or going through life on autopilot is a huge problem when it comes to living a surrendered life. Doing what I’ve always done will get me what I’ve always gotten. And I desperately want something new.  The scriptures used in this episode: Colossians 3:1-2

What typically makes us stumble as we strive to follow Jesus and walk with Him through this life? This week's "trip hazard" was a huge revelation for me, as it's probably the rock I continually trip over. I hope you are enlightened and encouraged on your walk with Jesus too! The scriptures used in this episode are: Galatians 1:10

What typically makes us stumble?  There are some "trip hazards" we've come to expect as we follow Jesus, but I pray our eyes are opened to the ones we haven't yet identified.  In Hebrews 12, we are called to get rid of everything that slows us down.  So let's get busy!! The scriptures used in this episode: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Galatians 2:20 Romans 8:11 2 Peter 1:3

Thanks for hanging out with us through the end of year one! How has taking pictures of my food turned into one of the most dangerous prayers of my life? Let's chat about that! The previous episode I referenced is Ep: 005, "My Personal Starting Point" The scriptures used in this episode: Psalm 139:24-25 Romans 8:11 1 Peter 5:8