Sometimes we only understand God’s grace when we hit rock bottom. The Gospels teach that Jesus doesn't disdain our pain: instead, He actively moves toward us with hope and restoration. In this episode, Sherri Hughes-Gragg shares her journey from a performance-based faith to a grace-filled understanding of God’s love.

Check out Sherri's new devotional, The Compassionate Christ: Draw Near to the Risen Savior

Scripture references:

• Mark 4:35-41
• Matthew 8:1-4
• Luke 8:43-48
• Matthew 27:46
• Psalm 22:1, 24
• Ephesians 3:19

Other resources:
Grace Unknown: The Heart of Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul

Advent: The Story of Christmas by Sherri Hughes-Gragg

Sherri's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV | NASB | LEUCHTTERM1917 Notebook | Logos (use this link for a 60-day free trial!) | BibleGateway

Learn more about Sherri Hughes-Gragg:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

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What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie Vanhoozer shares how Advent time can reshape the way we see God in our everyday lives. Through simple practices of paying attention, noticing beauty, and welcoming Christ right where we are, Sylvie invites us into a slower, more intentional season that opens our hearts to Jesus: during Christmas and far beyond.

Explore more with Sylvie's new book, The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting, and her first devotional, The Art of Living in Season: A Year of Reflection For Everyday Saints!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 46:10
• Genesis 3:8
• Genesis 2:7

Sylvie's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Study Bible | Pocket-Size Notebook | Mechanical Pencil | YouVersion

Learn more about Sylvie Vanhoozer:
Website

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How can you find healing from a broken relationship? In this episode, Christina Daniels joins us to explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, set God-honoring boundaries, and walk through the hard but freeing process of forgiveness. Discover how to let God transform your heart, guide your steps, and bring His healing into the places that feel most broken.

Looking for more? Check out Christina's book, Healing After Toxic Love: A Guide and Workbook to Find Peace, Clarity, and Strength After a Toxic Relationship

Scripture referenced:

• Luke 22:3
• John 21:15-19
• 1 Samuel 19:9-10
• Proverbs 4:23
• Judges 16:4-22
• 1 John 4:18
• John 8:32
• Proverbs 27:17
• Matthew 16:21-23
• Matthew 18:15-18
• Psalm 68:6
• Hosea 1:2-3
• 1 John 1:8-10
• Matthew 5:8
• Galatians 2:11-14

How I Study My Bible And Take Notes

Learn more about Christina Daniels:

Adorned Heart | Linktree

Christina's favorite Bible study tools:

Spiral notebook | Colored pens | Highlighters | Sticky notes | BibleGateway | GotQuestions | BibleRef

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