Sincerely Yours
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsShare in a journey through the New Testament with host Ann Mainse. 'Sincerely Yours' is a five minute devotional podcast that opens up God’s Word, sharing together the lessons we learn and how we can apply them to our lives today. Subscribe for new episodes and listen every weekday to 'Sincerely Yours' with Ann Mainse, a podcast from FaithStrongToday.com.
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God Created Us for an Intimate Relationship with Himself
October 05, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-479_oct05-18.mp3 In all good love stories, there must come a moment when love is ultimately accepted or rejected. When it comes to a relationship with God, it’s up to each of us to determine that moment. Learn why God is the "Patient Pursuer" and why he won't wait forever in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram...
Why We Should Live a Life of Self-control
October 04, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-478_oct04-18.mp3 Self-control is not an easy thing, but those who have it have it are often more socially competent, self-assertive, and better able to cope with life’s frustrations. In contrast, those who lack self-control are more likely to be stubborn, indecisive, and stressed. In this episode of Sincerely Yours, we'll look at the study that found these physical ramifications, and explore the s...
Why Jesus Must Be Elevated Above All Others
October 03, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-477_oct03-18.mp3 While there are many people of God who deserve recognition, it's important to remember that only the Son of God deserves glory. What's the difference? Well, for that we need to look at the book of 2nd Peter, a book that many scholars refer to as Peter’s “swan song.” And that's exactly what we'll do in this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Christian communi...
The Domino Effect When Getting to Know God Purposely
October 02, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-476_oct02-18.mp3 Some things just have a way of “snowballing” into something bigger. That’s not always for the good, but, for someone who’s committed their life to God, it can be amazing. In this episode of Sincerely Yours, explore the domino effect God can have on your life, what can get in the way, and how it can impact others around you. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Faceb...
How Prayer Can Help with Worry and Stress
October 01, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-475_oct01-18.mp3 Every time we enter into intimate interaction with God through prayer, we have the opportunity to leave changed. This Sincerely Yours devotional highlights that notion as we hear from bestselling author C.C. Hunter and explore the words of the apostle Peter in the book of 1st Peter. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devot...
Maturing in Faith and Living a Life for God
September 28, 2018 13:19 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-474_sep28-18.mp3 While we are to be “child-like” in our faith, living a life for God is definitely not child’s play. But sometimes our understanding of the Scripture can feel a little limited, like a child trying to discern nuanced statements with various meanings. Fortunately, as we'll learn in this episode of Sincerely Yours, our knowledge of God’s Word only deepens with time. Share Your Faith ...
Barbie’s Example Can Help Our Own Spiritual Beauty
September 27, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-473_sep27-18.mp3 In early 2016 Mattel unveiled Barbie’s new look, including diverse body types, skin tones, and hair textures. Of course, most people would agree that beauty does not come from how a person looks, but who that person is. A lesson we'll learn in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devo...
How to Be a Powerful, Accurate Witness for God
September 26, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-472_sep26-18.mp3 As believers in Jesus, we should strive to lead an “exemplary life.” Not only for our sakes but for the sakes of those who may be watching and listening. But how exactly do we do that? Well, that's what we're exploring in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast based in the second chapter of the book of first Peter. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twi...
Pouring Ourselves out for God in Small, Incidental Ways
September 25, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/ Simple gestures, done in love, make a world of difference. That's the lesson we'll learn in this Sincerely Yours devotional based in the second chapter of the book of First Peter. Because, even though we go through difficult times, our everyday lives should show God’s amazing goodness… in a million different ways. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ...
Hope to Followers of Jesus Who Suffer Persecution
September 24, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-470_sep24-18.mp3 Sometimes we just need to be reminded of why we’re doing what we’re doing. As we continue our journey through the book of first Peter, we find its author is reminding us of just that. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Mainse - listen to 'Sincerely Yours' @stayFaithStrongClick To Tweet See om...
Suffering and a Universal Truth That Unites Us Through It
September 21, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-469_sep21-18.mp3 In our lives, suffering is guaranteed. And shared suffering is the great equalizer. From natural disaster to human cruelty, we don’t have to look far to find groups of people suffering together. But what does that teach us about life? Is there any hope beyond it? That's what we'll find out in this Sincerely Yours podcast devotional. Share Your Faith Join our Christian communit...
What Comes as a Result Prayer?
September 20, 2018 17:51 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-468_sep20-18.mp3 According to the reading featured in this devotional, heartfelt prayer taps into “tremendous power.” The New Living Translation says it “has great power and wonderful results.” But do we truly believe that? Let's discuss in this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Main...
The Direct Link Between Humility and Intimacy with God
September 19, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-467_sep19-18.mp3 It’s been said that “if a man truly knows himself… he CANNOT be proud… and if he truly knows God… he MUST be humble.” While this lesson was reiterated by Paul, Peter, John, and even Jesus Himself, it’s the words found in the book of James chapter 4 that get our attention in this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and...
Should Our Faith Impact Our Words?
September 18, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-466_sep18-18.mp3 As we continue our journey through the book of James, we discover a shift in his focus from faith and works… to faith and words. Just how should our faith impact our words? That's what you'll find out in this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Mainse - listen to 'Sinc...
Living Faith and Showing It Through Your Actions
September 17, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-465_sep17-18.mp3 Dead faith. It’s out of the mouth of Jesus Himself that we’re told quite vividly what a dead or hypocritical faith looks like. Dried up bones. Lifeless. Useless. But what about a “living faith”? Explore in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Mainse - lis...
How the ‘Law of Love’ Can Set You Free
September 14, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-464_sep14-18.mp3 This episode of Sincerely Yours is all about the "law of love," specifically mentioned in the 2nd chapter of the book of James. It’s interesting that it is tied directly to the action of mercy. But in receiving that, we are then required to do the same for others. Learn how all of this can set you free in this podcast devotional. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on ...
Proving Your Faith: Thoughts, Words, and Actions
September 13, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-463_sep13-18.mp3 "Prove it!" Such a tiny statement will take a little argument beyond words. It’s where the "rubber meets the road" and where actions truly matter. And as we begin our study of the book of James, we find that’s basically the theme of all 5 chapters. Explore how that impacts our faith on this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Tw...
First Impressions Matter, But Should They?
September 12, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-462_sep13-18.mp3 It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. But are "first impressions" really the best impressions? That's what we're looking at in this Sincerely Yours podcast with a new devotional series based in the book of James. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Mainse...
Why Doing Good is Pleasing to God
September 11, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-461_sep11-18.mp3 According to the 13th chapter of the book of Hebrews, the inspiration for this devotional, when you help those who need you, you are very pleasing to God. But if you’re feeling slightly inadequate for the job, like you don’t have it in you to give out to someone else, this episode of Sincerely Yours aims to remind you that "help" is a one-syllable word. Anyone can do it. Share ...
An Anchor of Stability to Brave Life’s Storms
September 10, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBLike the windswept leaves in the yard during fall, our world is full of change. But humankind needs stability and has an undeniable longing to depend on something that will not change. Fortunately, the author of Hebrews has given us just such an “anchor of stability” in the 13th chapter, the source of inspiration for this episode of Sincerely Yours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can God Be Both ‘Good’ or ‘Unsafe’ to Society?
September 07, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBThe title of this Sincerely Yours devotional paints a pretty vivid picture. Our reading actually describes God as "a consuming fire" and, on the surface, that may sound a little scary. But it could also sound amazing. Let's jump into that concept in this episode of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Blind Faith an Invisible Goal?
September 06, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBThe very first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews is one that many have clung to through the ages. Coming right on the heels of the renowned “faith chapter” with all of its “distinguished heroes”, our devotional today seems to continue on that train of thought. Except now, we're diving deep into the topic of blind faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The “Others”: Nameless Heroes of the Bible
September 05, 2018 10:30 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-457_sep05-18.mp3 The 11th chapter of Hebrews is basically a list of “Who’s Who” in faithful Godly living. But they aren’t the only ones mentioned there. There’s another whole group that deserves to be recognized too. In this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast, we explore "others" and just where they got their strength. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Ins...
Daring Accomplishments and Blind Trust in God’s Faithfulness
September 04, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBPerspective is everything. That’s basically what we’re told in the 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews. But have you ever thought about what heroes of the past thought before their risks proved rewarding? Marvel at these daring accomplishments as we look at blind faith in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bible’s ‘Faith Chapter’ and Why It Matters
September 03, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBOur journey through God’s Word finds us in a very special place: the 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews; what is commonly known as the “faith chapter.” But what exactly is faith? Find out in this episode of Sincerely Yours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Multi-tasking, Guilt, and Living in Complete Freedom
August 31, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-454_aug31-18.mp3 We're tackling a few subjects in this Sincerely Yours podcast as we continue exploring the book of Hebrews in our devotional series. Learn why it's impossible to enjoy full intimacy with the heart of God while holding on to a guilty conscience, as well as the easy solution to living in complete freedom. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and In...
How to Find True Contentment in Life
August 30, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-453_aug30-18.mp3 As we continue our spiritual journey on Sincerely Yours, we find that God is forever “wooing” us back to Himself. But until the Cross of Christ, there was no sure path. Jesus became that path. And, as you'll learn in this devotional, your deepest longing will never be fulfilled until you walk that path to Jesus. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitt...
The Reality of Spiritual Birth in Christianity
August 29, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-452_aug29-18.mp3 As we’re finishing up the 9th chapter of the book of Hebrews, we find the author giving us a bit of a history lesson recounting the way Moses delivered the Law from God, sealing that covenant with the blood of certain animals. Why blood? It was a sign that through the death of these animals, the necessary sacrifice had been made. But, as we'll learn in this Sincerely Yours devot...
Open-Concept Living: How to Tear Down Life’s Walls
August 28, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-451_aug28-18.mp3 As we dig into the 9th chapter of the book of Hebrews, we find an important teaching about the "Most Holy Place" - the most sacred of rooms. But I can’t help thinking back to God’s original “blueprint” for mankind and that in the Garden of Eden... there were no walls. Introducing the “open concept” of God’s grace on this episode of Sincerely Yours. Share Your Faith Join our Ch...
God’s Grace and the New Covenant
August 27, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-450_aug27-18.mp3 We’re looking into the 8th chapter of the book of Hebrews in this Sincerely Yours podcast. The author continues to methodically point out man’s need for God’s new covenant… a covenant of Grace that He created through the Cross. Yet some were still reluctant to move beyond the “snag” of the old and into the perfection of the new. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community o...
Common Life Proverbs and 6-year-old Wisdom
August 24, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-449_aug24-18.mp3 Not long ago, a Grade 1 teacher gave her 6-year-old students the first half of some common life proverbs just to see how these children, in their limited life experience, would end them. They are incredibly cute, but do their "words of wisdom" hold a deeper meaning? Find out in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast based in Hebrews 7. Share Your Faith Join our Christian comm...
God’s Plan and the Subtle Ironies in Christianity
August 23, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBIn the 4th century, revered theologian Gregory of Nazianzus compiled a list of “oddities” regarding the life of Jesus. While the statements are true, their subtle irony will leave you scratching your heads. But as we continue our Sincerely Yours journey through the book of Hebrews, we find that, in God's plan, it all makes sense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Loving Others Helps Fight Apathy
August 22, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-447_aug22-18.mp3 As we’re looking into the 6th chapter of Hebrews, we find the author continues to encourage his readers to move beyond the basics of their belief and boldly enter into the deeper things of God. He challenges them to stand against something we could all use a lesson on… spiritual indifference… apathy. Learn how knowing God better produces a passion for loving others more in this ...
What Michelangelo and Ralph Waldo Emerson Teach Us About Faith
August 21, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-446_aug21-18.mp3 Learning to dig deeper and explore what is still hidden inside us are two lessons we can learn from great minds Michelangelo and Ralph Waldo Emerson in this Sincerely Yours devotional. As we continue in the book of Hebrews, God instructs us to do the same about our faith, to stop going over basic Christianity and learn how to create our grand work of art -- a life rooted deeper ...
Mature Faith Requires Growing Out of Our Self-Centredness
August 20, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-445_aug20-18.mp3 How often do we find ourselves guilty of proclaiming that we walk with Jesus while still clinging on to old selfish ways? Like little children, do we still ask God all the time what He can do for us instead of asking what we can do for Him? This Sincerely Yours devotional tells us the most important requirement to living God’s best: growing out of childhood faith and into real, ...
Soaked in Grace: Why Comparison is Not Jesus’ Message
August 17, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-444_aug17-18.mp3 God knows that with our old “human nature” we automatically hold ourselves up to Jesus and inevitably fall short. This causes us to timidly retreat into self-pity and guilt, further away from God. But that's where the beauty of God’s grace comes in. That's the focus of this Sincerely Yours devotional based in the 4th chapter of the book of Hebrews. Share Your Faith Join our Chri...
Who is Jesus and Why the Question of His Identity is Valid
August 16, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-443_aug16-18.mp3 Scholars agree that Jesus was a clearly documented Person from history, so the question of His identity is a valid one. But just who is Jesus, and why did He come? That's the subject of this Sincerely Yours devotional based in Hebrews 3. Share Your Faith Join our Christian community on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A great devotional podcast from Ann Mainse - listen to 'Sin...
Breaking the Power of Fear
August 15, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBIt’s been said that the fear of death underlies most of our phobias. But if perhaps we could begin to see death through the lens of what Jesus has accomplished on the Cross then maybe our fears wouldn’t carry so much weight. Listen in as we explore in this Sincerely Yours devotional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Journey Through Hebrews and God’s Unalterable Recipe
August 14, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBThis episode of Sincerely Yours starts our journey in the book of Hebrews. Though the author is unknown, we do know is that they referred to the Old Testament more than 80 times, showing that Jesus truly was the fulfillment of its promises - Jesus is “God the Son” - the exact representation of the Father’s being and the ONLY ingredient in man’s hope for eternity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actions and Words: Living Your Faith in a Genuine Way
August 13, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-440_aug13-18.mp3 Today we’re looking into the book of Philemon. It's a short book, only 25 verse long, but contains a poignant lesson in how we need to live out our faith. Listen in and learn why our actions and words should align with our relationship with Jesus. Philemon (NIV) 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— 2 also to...
Our Relationship with God: Why Any of Us Are Truly “Right”
July 27, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-439_jul27-18.mp3 This Sincerely Yours podcast covers the last chapter of the small book of Titus. Throughout his personal letter to the young pastor Titus, Paul encouraged him to remind his people to live wisely and always do the "right thing." But it’s toward the end of his letter that Paul once again reminds Titus of why any of us are truly "right" in the first place. Today's Reading Titus 3 (...
Teachers of Beautiful Things: Biblical Instructions For Women’s Mentorship
July 26, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-438_jul26-18.mp3 In my life, God has blessed me with several women who, while ahead of me in years, have walked beside me spiritually sharing their wisdom. There are also those to whom I am the "older woman," who have learned a lot from my triumphs and even more from my mistakes. We all have those days when we just need someone to step in and help us out. And, as we continue our journey through th...
The Basics of Godly Living Every Christian Should Know
July 25, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-437_jul25-18.mp3 We open the book of Titus in this podcast to continue our journey through the New Testament on Sincerely Yours. We know that earlier Paul had accompanied Titus to the island of Crete, where he positioned his friend to lead and organize the island’s newly-formed churches. And, in this letter, Paul is instructing Titus on how to share the basics in Godly living with these new believ...
Famous Words From Historical Figures and a Giant in the Faith
July 24, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-436_jul24-18.mp3 Ranging from the witty to the hopeful to the tragic, the "famous people’s last words" featured in this episode of Sincerely Yours are definitely thought-provoking. Why are we talking about "last words" exactly? Well, in our reading, we actually find the last recorded words by the Apostle Paul before he was executed. Listen as we explore in this devotional podcast. Today's Reading...
Is the Bible Just a Book?
July 23, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-435_jul23-18.mp3 For a while now we’ve been daily studying the Bible together here on Sincerely Yours, so the question I’m about to ask you may sound a little strange. But here it goes: just what is the Bible? Is it special or does it simply belong on a dusty bookshelf next to other “great” works of literature? Listen in and let me explain. Today's Reading 2 Timothy 3 (MSG) Difficult Times Ahea...
Living For God: It’s More Than Just a ‘Christian Lifestyle’
July 16, 2018 17:01 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-434_jul16-18.mp3 Living for God... every day... in every area of our lives. It’s so much more than just a "Christian lifestyle." Besides being a beautiful and intimate relationship, it’s the best, safest, healthiest way to live because you’re firmly connected to the very Source of life. And, according to the second chapter of second Timothy, the Apostle Paul thinks so too. Find out why when you li...
Speaking Truthfully: Putting More Care Into What We’re Saying
July 13, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-433_jul13-18.mp3 Everybody’s talking these days. No one wants to be left out... not even me! The topics range from moral issues to religion to lifestyle. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and they feel free to share it, as long as it doesn’t rock anybody else’s boat. But when will we stop being so concerned with our "image" while speaking and put more care into what we are actually saying? Let's ...
Is Your Life Controlled by the ‘Material’ or the ‘Spiritual’?
July 12, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-432_jul12-18.mp3 We’re wrapping up our journey through the book of First Timothy, now in chapter six, and the topic of money is next on the Apostle Paul's list. He explains that it’s the desire for money that’s not only bad for us, but it’s a "root of all evils." Why is that? Listen in as we explore in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. Today's Reading 1 Timothy 6 (AMP) Instructions to Th...
No Sin Is Hidden Forever: An Important Reminder Every Christian Needs to Hear
July 11, 2018 10:15 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-431_jul11-18.mp3 In the eyes of God, there is no such thing as "secret sin." It's something we can all forget (or at least pretend to) from time to time, but the Apostle Paul gives us a direct reminder in the reading featured in this Sincerely Yours devotional podcast. And if we truly desire to receive the benefits of God’s goodness, we all need to hear it. Today's Reading 1 Timothy 5:19-25 (MSG...
How Sweet Is Your Life’s ‘Fruit’? The Best Way to Stay Connected to Others
July 10, 2018 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/SINCERELY_YOURS_P/media/SY-430_jul10-18.mp3 We find ourselves in Chapter 5 of Paul’s first letter to Timothy in this Sincerely Yours podcast. According to Paul, the "fruit" of a person’s life is to be noted when giving them assistance and, no matter what our stage in life, it’s only then that those around us will truly taste the sweetness. Which leaves all of us with a choice to make, and it's one we'll explore in this devo...