Measured Words

Have we experienced the joy of true freedom? What has taken us captive? How can we gain true freedom? The answer lies in knowing Jesus as our Savior. Listen as we measure out passages from God’s Word that will guide us to recognizing our need for Jesus and for True Freedom.https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

We have all probably been guilty of treating prayer as a last resort. We say something along the lines of the following: “I guess all we can do now is pray.”Let’s change that thinking by applying—at least for a short time—a prayer process. This episode will share an excerpt from my first book, The Spiritual Sync. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Longer days and more time outside! In this episode we will hear 12 passages to help us focus on the beauty of our Creator as we enjoy the beauty of summer. “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of YHWH is to be praised.” ~Psalm 113:3Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

With Father’s Day just a few days away, let’s look at five passages that reveal aspects of our Heavenly Father. We will also explore Jesus’ parable about a father’s reaction to his lost sons. Finally, we will share a few ways to honor the dad’s in our lives. https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/podcast/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

“Remember the real enemy.” The words helped direct the focus of Katniss, the main character in Hunger Games; perhaps these words will help us focus in our spiritual battles as well. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Adonai…Great Mystery…Almighty God…What name do you use when referring to Almighty God? In this episode we encourage the purposeful use of titles for our Creator. This episode includes passages from my second book: The Spiritual Shift and from my devotional: Connecting the Dots. ( Both are available on my website.)https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

This one’s for the youth! —Okay, we will let the adults listen as well. Listen as we re-cap the 3 verses that are going to anchor our summer and also share 7 activities that will make for a mindful summer of growth. June marathon detailshttps://Sjbaldridge.Wordpress.com/podcast/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

The much-anticipated final bell of the school year has rung. Now what? We may be facing an empty calendar or we may be overwhelmed by a full one. In this episode we share three verses that will help each of us be more mindful about our family’s summer. https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/podcast/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Break out the board games! Specifically, let’s take a look back at the classic children’s board game Chutes & Ladders. We well view it from the lens of our spiritual lives and apply 5 verses to help us persevere. https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/podcast/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

In addition to the monetary gifts we offer to our graduates, let us provide valuable spiritual wisdom with these 12 passages from Scripture. https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Have you considered walking around in the shoes of someone else? During this episode we will explore empathy by creating a Freaky Friday experience for ourselves. Enjoy a reading of Mary T. Lathrap’s poem “Judge Softly” and Jesus’ caution about judging others. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

You just accidentally threw your phone into the dumpster along with your trash! —Now what? Are you willing to face the dumpster in order to retrieve your phone? Listen for the lessons learned from my experience facing dumpsters—trash juice and all. https://sjbmeasuredwords.blogspot.com/2022/06/facing-dumpsters.html?m=1Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

In life we reminisce about the past, we stress about the demands of our present, but we need to also spend time thinking of our future. Our spiritual endgame. Have we met Jesus at the cross?Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Life can be like a marathon! Today I share a collection on marathon verses that inspired me to finish a marathon. What verses would you include as inspiration? Sjbaldridge.Wordpress.comMusic by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Every good detective story reaches a point of confession; our spiritual lives need to reach this point as well. Join us as we share 5 passages to help us with confession. I will also share 3 resources that will help us recognize it is time to confess. https://Sjbaldridge.Wordpress.comMusic by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

What are key pointers for fishing? Listen to find out three tips my fantastic husband graciously provided. Will these pointers also apply to becoming “fishers of men”?https://Sjbaldridge.Wordpress.comMusic by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

“And He walks with me and He talks with me…” The song “In the Garden” creates beautiful visual images of a powerful relationship with God. How can we establish such a relationship? Establishing a quiet time and gathering manna! https://sjbmeasuredwords.blogspot.com/search?q=In+the+garden&m=1Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Let’s welcome our first guest to the podcast! Listen as Kevin shares a little of his background and Joshua Stones in his life. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Be BOLD—Be Only (the) LORD’s Disciple In this episode we will look to examples from Scripture that reveal what being BOLD looks like. David…the woman at the well…What examples should be included?Matthew 11:28-30https://Sjbaldridge.Wordpress.comMusic by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

We like to think of ourselves as being reliable and trustworthy. Is that the case spiritually? Can God count on us? Let’s look at 7 passages to help us be more spiritually BOLD.sjbaldridge.wordpress.comMusic by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

When the Holy Spirit does the guiding, people may not even sound like themselves. Which is why my sister declared: “You didn’t write that!” It was divinely inspired. In this episode we will preview my two devotionals: The Spiritual Sync and The Spiritual Shift. Find out how these may deepen your relationship with Almighty God and improve your relationships with others.https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/books/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Fruitful or thorny? How is your spiritual life looking? Today we will revisit a Measured Words blogpost from 2022, in which we examined a portion of Jesus’ parable of thorns. Let’s start to weed out some thorns!Measured Words blogpost: https://sjbmeasuredwords.blogspot.com/search?q=Thorns&m=1 https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Love one another. A request and command from Jesus. Let’s learn about the Last Supper from Jesus’ own words recorded in John 13-16.Link to Lenten devotional https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/calendar/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

Can we talk? Can we get personal about how a spiritual life happens? Listen as I share my experience with shifting from religion to a true spiritual life experience. Link to Lenten devotional https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/lent-its-personal/Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

The book of James includes the statement: “but no human being can tame the tongue.” Does that mean we shouldn’t try? Let’s explore some verses to help us do better at taming the tongue.

Let’s chase away thought spirals! We will discuss taking captive our thoughts and using Affirmations from Scripture to guide us through our days. I recommend two bestselling books to help with the process. 40 Days of Affirmations for Lent https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/

How do we decide what to keep and what to throw? I share the significance behind a few of items I have kept over the years, and listeners are encouraged to determine their own Joshua Stones—times of God’s presence in their own lives.Music by Kyrylo Momot from Pixabay

We face battles daily, and we often want others to join our side. In this look at Joshua and the battle of Jericho we realize God doesn’t take sides: God takes over.Music by Kyrylo Momot from PixabayMusic by OpenMindAudio from Pixabay

While Ripley enticed us with intriguing oddities, God draws us closer to him with the beauty of nature and record of his almost unbelievable, unending faithfulness.Music by OpenMindAudio from Pixabay

What does faith look like? How can being less busy be an act of faith? Are the accounts of Jesus just fascinating “stories “? Let’s find some answers by being STILL. SJ Baldridge Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

With the madness of our world, perhaps it time for a long overdue time out! Let’s read Jonah 2 and a few Psalms in order to regroup and gain 3 valuable takeaways. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay https://sjbaldridge.wordpress.com/

Can Scripture connect us with nature and with our Creator? Let’s explore 7 passages that do just that. Listen as we usher in spring by getting outdoors.Music by OpenMindAudio

Have you had a chance to see the animated movie David? In this episode we will give our review of it and offer a couple of other book and music recommendations as well. Music by OpenMindAudio by Pixabay

In this Introductory episode we rethink how we view God’s Word as we explore two passages of Scripture about the power of the Word of God.