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Welcome, friend, to a brand new series on the You Don't Have to Be Perfect Podcast; it's called Nitty Gritty Bible Questions- For Abundant Living. In this series, I will share questions that prompt me to dig deeper during my personal Bible study. When I spend my one-on-one time in the word with God, I'm always amazed and blessed by the questions that come to mind and the answers God provides or doesn't. Sometimes, God wants me to ponder longer and dig deeper; sometimes, He wants me to wait.
I believe this series will help bring the Bible to life for you as well as provide you with practical application for your journey. Let's get started!
Question: Do we break our relationship with God when we disobey his teachings?
Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu
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Realizing that I go out for coffee too often is a good thing, and I will continue to address it with God. I know He will be faithful in guiding me through this earthly journey, but I also realized today that my practice of Lent this year was legalistic and, therefore, futile. These discoveries don't mean I'm against Lent, but knowing that God never commanded us to observe Lent is important. Knowing this causes me to pause and dig deeper.
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Lakeshia is here today to chat about our powerful position of influence. I think itâs going to be an uplifting episode! Lakeshia thank you so much for coming back to the podcast!
Lakeshia you caught my eye in your post that said, some of us are sitting in seats of power and positions of incredible influence but we donât see it that way because the world doesnât value it much; you donât get praise or rewards; or it doesnât pay a lot of money or carry a notable âtitleâ You said that NONE of these factors lessen the actual power and influence we possess or absolve us of our responsibility to manage it well.
Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu
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Chapter 22 of The Wilderness Remains covers commandments 6-10 of Exodus 20. Enjoy!
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Chp 21 of The Wilderness Remains covers the first 5 commandments! :)
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Inside todayâs podcast I have with me, Charlene Warren. Charlene is an artist, writer, Author coach, and mother. Through various struggles in her life, she has found her callingâŠhelping creatives fight through things like fear, doubt, and self-sabotage to become who God designed them to be from the beginning.
Charlene thank you so much for coming back once again. I always love our conversations!
Itâs a challenging task to embrace and be grateful for all of Godâs goodness in your life while trying not to be afraid of losing it all.
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If we proclaim to love Jesus, we must look to the Father as Jesus did. We must dedicate our lives to knowing His ways. You won't find God's ways outside of His Word. He wrote them down for our benefit in the Bible so we wouldn't need to wonder.
The whole world won't submit and follow Him, but I still hope and pray that Chrisitans would.
If the world can't see that a noticable difference in how we live, then we aren't doing it right.
Jesus lived differently, and people definitely noticed. The ones who the Father chose for Him believed, followed and were blessed. The ones who rejected Him killed Him to remove the threat He posed on their current way of living.
Dear Christians, if we long to see a better world we must go to the Father, not just for our needs, but to learn His ways and carry them out in Spirit and in Truth. Just image how beautiful it would be.
Other Resources!
https://www.amazon.com/author/vanessaluu.
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Happy New Year friends! Here are some fun announcements!
The You Donât have to be Perfect Podcast is celebrating itâs 5th season. We are kicking off the new year with a brand new episode about prayer, are we praying wrong? You can still find me live on Instagram Monday-Friday at 9am Mountain Time for our Daily Bible Reading. 3 Years ago God whispered, read the Bible live. The big purpose was simple, to get the Word of God out across the world. But I want to elaborate on why that matters. Because Godâs Word is powerful and posses the ability to change lives all by itself. If we want to follow Jesus we need to know His voice, especially in a world full of distractions and deception. To know Godâs voice we must read His word. It is the foundation of our faith and without it we flounder. Without Godâs Word we guess, and that wonât cut it on judgment day. Judgment day is real and spoken of all throughout the Bible and the words spoken about it come straight from God. Judgment day for some will be the worst terror beyond your imagination so you want to be on the right side of it, Godâs side. We read the Bible to effectively fight the devil and all the evil that comes with Him. So letâs read my friends. Letâs hear what God has to say and most importantly, letâs obey! 3. I have a new book out, The Wilderness Remains! The Wilderness Remains will immerse you into the Exodus story with profound relatability, deepening your intimacy with the one true God along the journey. Grab your copy today In your favorite format! Kindle, Paperback or Hardback! Iâm praising God for my 4th published book and have created a companion journal to enhance your study through Exodus. And God has confirmed that there will be more books in the future. Coming up next is not a Bible study but a book about what it feels like to follow Jesus in the real world.I hope youâll stick around for the next season of the You Donât Have to Be Perfect podcast and I pray that it will nurture your soul as you continue your journey.
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We talked about what true faith looks like in the context of fear. Most of our world functions from fear whether they know it or not, but in this episode, we have a real talk about what faith looks like even when you are afraid. It was a very soul-nourishing episode, and I can't wait for you to hear it!
Connect with Charlene here:
Website:www.charlenewarren.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092187275361&mibextid=LQQJ4d
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
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Does the way you live resemble the world more than the Bible?
It's extremely easy to get swept away by pop culture and our rapid pace of life, but if you are in Christ, He has called us to live differently.
He doesn't leave it up to us to figure out how to live and navigate this life. He's written it all down for us, and His perfect way is beneficial to us!
Isaiah 48:17
This is what the LORD saysâ
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
"I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is good for you
and leads you along the paths you should follow.
The Bible is God's Word, and the Word is Jesus. To believe in Him is one thing. People often hold fast to John 3:16.
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." They don't seem to pay attention to verses 17-18, which say, "God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son.
Believing in Jesus requires more than believing in His existence. Believing that He is your only means of redemption should lead you to follow His ways and obey Him. And we learn this from John 3:36, which says, "And anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment."
So, how do we obey Jesus? First, we have to know Him. To know Him, we must read the Bible because the Word Is Jesus. It tells us this In John 1:1-5. We cannot hope to obey the ways of Jesus If we don't spend time with Him In His word.
Perhaps you are like many Christians today who know they should read their Bible but just can't seem to get Into It.
If that's you, I have something to offer.
God has called me to create resources for Christians to help them understand the Bible and draw closer to God. This came out of my own testimony with God's word. I used to not be able to connect until God told me that it was the only way to find the answers I sought for living this life. I asked Him to give me understanding, and He has, for a decade now, God has given me fresh eyes to understand His Word.
Any of my books will serve you as guides to understanding the Bible in a more practical way while deepening your intimacy with the one True Godâthe one who created you and has perfect plans for you.
You can find them all on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/author/vanessaluu
I'll attach the link in the notes of this episode, but if you go to Amazon and search my name, VAnessa Luu, you will find my books.
My Titles consist of:
You Don't Have to Be Perfect
Truth and Tools
The Relevant Old Testament (vol 1)
And
The Wilderness Remains (vol. 2).
Those last two are part of my Old Testament Bible study series and will help you relate to the Old Testament better and know more of God's character.
I hope that you will hunger and thirst for the word of God and will make time in your busy life for Him.
God bless you.
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Inside todayâs podcast, I have with me DJ Hejtmanek. DJ has newly retired and now paints full-time. Her mixed media process has emerged and coalesced into mostly an abstract realism style including birds,(Iâm sure you know I love that) animals, and portraits, as well as nonrepresentational abstracts. Sheâs moved from painting on her kitchen counter to an actual studio where she paints most days.
It was an honor and a privilege to interview an artist whose art hangs on my wall. Youâve seen it if you watch my live daily Bible readings. I know you will enjoy this episode with artist, DJ Hejtmanek!
Connect with her here!
Website: djhejt.com
IG: Instagram.com/djhejtmanek
FB: âI didnât know I was an artistâ - @djhejtmanek
Inside todayâs podcast, I have with me DJ Hejtmanek. DJ has newly retired and now paints full-time. Her mixed media process has emerged and coalesced into mostly an abstract realism style including birds,(Iâm sure you know I love that) animals, and portraits, as well as nonrepresentational abstracts. Sheâs moved from painting on her kitchen counter to an actual studio where she paints most days.
It was an honor and a privilege to interview an artist whose art hangs on my wall. Youâve seen it if you watch my live daily Bible readings. I know you will enjoy this episode with artist, DJ Hejtmanek!
Connect with her here!
Website: djhejt.com
IG: Instagram.com/djhejtmanek
FB: Facebook.com/djdovie
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
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You will LOVE this episode! What a great interview!!
Hannah was such a wonderful guest! We talked about so many amazing things like what does trusting God look like??
Tune in today and join the uplifting conversation !
More about @princesshannahwrites
Hannah Pettefer is a 26-year-old Louisiana small business owner, ballet instructor, and marketer. Her first book "Open Hands" will be released this holiday season, and it is a testimony of how to trust God with the desires and disappointments of life. Hannah is the gatherer of her friend group, always hosting a party or celebrating something. Her favorite things are sunsets, the Psalms, and a good 3:00 cup of coffee. Keep up with her on Instagram @Princesshannahwrites and TikTok.
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You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
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Today's guest is Susan Ely. I've been a fan of her work for a long time and am thrilled to have her on the podcast. This episode will inspire you and make you think in a good way.
Join the conversation and be blessed!
More about Susan: My passion for art blossomed a few years ago, a surprising shift from my identity as a writer and speaker. Struck by a temporary loss of words, I embarked on an exploration of curiosity and experimentation, choosing these as my "words of the year." An untouched palette of watercolors beckoned, Instagram photos urged me to paint, and soon, I found myself immersed in art, painting flowers and whimsical birds late into the night. This newfound fascination evolved from watercolors to acrylics and collage, delighting me and my growing audience. Though I'm a latecomer to the art world, it brings me immense joy, especially as I've recently ventured into crafting unique earrings from my artwork, thanks to my daughter's suggestion.
Connect with Susan:
Website: Latebloomergallery.com
IG: Latebloomerartgallery
Facebook: Susanmariniely ( personal) and Latebloomerartgallery************************
Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
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Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Charlene Warren. Charlene is an artist, writer, Author, coach, and mother. Through various struggles in her own life, she has found her calling…helping creatives to fight through things like fear, doubt, and self-sabotage to become who God designed them to be from the very beginning. When Charlie isn’t painting, writing, or coaching clients, she can be found spending time with her three kiddos, Blake, Avery, and Ella, in a small town in California.
Her book, ‘Flaming Arrows’ is releasing soon. It helps women overcome the lies of the enemy in order to step forward into where God is calling them. My website is www.charlenewarren.com
And my art website www.cwarrenfineart.com
My Facebook page is under Charlene Warren
And my Instagram is @cwarrencoaching
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You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
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The apathy of humanity as a collective is enough to suffocate the life out of me, which is why I love artists. Art is proof to me that there are humans who want to do more than numb through each day for no greater pay out than to survive it.
What kind of art do you make? When did you first start making art and what inspired it? Whatâs your personal definition of art? Do you feel art nourishes your soul? Where can we find your art and support you?************************
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You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
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Annie Weber. I looked through your book and am excited for fellow believers to read it! Your desire for your readers is the same as mine! You want others to know God better so that they can find a healthy awareness of the vast differences between living in the world and living for the Lord, and that is a message the masses need today! So let's talk a bit about Astounding Truths. You have it broken up into 4 parts: The character of God, Godâs Desire for His People, Curious Parts of the Bible, and God Equips His people and I have to say, youâve hit the nail on the head with these categories. God has my heart focused on these areas as well and even in this order! Youâve done a great job here. We MUST know the character of God even to begin living a life that pleases him.
Meet my guest:
Annie Weber Annie Weber Is a writer known for her uncompromising approach to sharing Godâs Word.
She lives with a keen awareness of how the Truth of Scripture has led her to put her faith in Christ. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of the Bible by writing and speaking about God's Word in an easy-to-understand language.
Her Book: Astounding Truths of the Bible: A bite-size journey towards understanding the worlds best selling book.
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
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In a time and culture that avoids commitment, it's impressive that people still attend church weekly. So what keeps them going?
We'll answer this question and more in the final episode of the Why Do You Go to Church series, on the You Don't Have to Be Perfect podcast.
I've attended a church service my entire life, and the reason has varied over the years, so I used the You Don't Have to Be Perfect podcast as a platform for this research. If you haven't listened to these interviews yet please do. It may give you insight into your own reasons for attending church.
In each interview, there were strong consistencies. For instance, most answered that they went to church for fellowship and to worship God.
From infancy through college, I attended a weekly church service (and usually one midweek). I genuinely loved being there. I loved the people, the singing, and the message of Christ's love. Oddly enough, I hadn't really cultivated a personal relationship with God yet. I heard people talk about it but wasn't really sure how to have it.
As a young mother, my personal relationship with God began to grow, and I knew what it meant to know Him intimately. Oddly enough, that's when I began to dislike attending church. If you don't know by now, I have practiced a perfectionistic way of thinking (my entire life), contributing to my dislike for church.
Perfectionists are known to find problems and quickly implement a plan to solve said problem so that the situation can be "perfect." I soon realized I couldn't fix the church no matter how hard I tried, leading to a weekly dread. As we'd creep closer to Sunday each week, I'd get increasingly uncomfortable, but I'd still go.
I continued to attend church to be obedient toward God and in support of my husband and children. "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one anotherâand all the more as you see the Day approaching. (NIV)" -Hebrews 10:25. This verse specifically encouraged me to keep going and not give up even though I felt like I was in a congregation of pretenders. I know God is not fooled by those who pretend, but for some reason, they don't seem to realize that.
Jesus said that they would know we are Christians by our love. More specifically, He said, "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." -John 13:35. All I saw were people functioning by worldly methods and calling it Christianity, or worse, love. I wasn't fooled. God has opened my eyes to who He is through the power of His Holy Word, and I could no longer be fooled.
I had gone to church with these people for almost twenty years, and I started wondering, why do they come? What do they believe about the church that has them showing up every week?
As I began this series, my family and I began a beautiful transition that breathed fresh air into my soul. Amazingly, the series spanned from the beginning of that transition to where I am now: from California to Montana!
I enjoyed every interview and wanted to share some of my favorite parts. My guest Kandee shared that her favorite reason for attending church was to see what God was doing in people's lives because it encouraged her and spurred her on in her faith. I love that, and as we gather together in the Spirit, it should encourage and strengthen our faith. When you meet at the church to fellowship, do you feel encouraged?
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What do you believe about Jesus?
How do you define church?
How long have you been attending church?
Why do you go to church?
More about my guest Katie Ruga:
Katie is a Christian wife and mama to 3. She hosts a podcast for mamas called renewing your motherhood that encourages mamas to pursue biblical motherhood. She also has a one month discipleship program for mamas called renewing your identity. She loves to encourage other mamas to seek God and His word. She enjoys spending time with the Lord every morning with a cup of coffee, loves to swim with her kids, boating with her family and more.
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
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Inside today's podcast, I have with me Roberta Thorndike. Roberta is a Christian editor that works with authors and writers of clean content, and today sheâs here to answer the question: Why do you go to church?
What do you believe about Jesus?
How do you define church?
How long have you been attending church?
Why do you go to church?
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
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