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My Reader’s Best Advice for Christians · Kate’s Devotional Podcast

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  SPEAKER_00: Hi, I'm Kate Dresden, and welcome to Kate's Devotional Podcast.
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  SPEAKER_00: I drop my podcast every Wednesday.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's always a five minute or less devotional to bring you encouragement as we try
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  SPEAKER_00: to live our lives according to the Bible.
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  SPEAKER_00: So glad you're here.
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  SPEAKER_00: Have you ever been to a wedding where the couple asked their guests to write out
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  SPEAKER_00: their best marital advice,
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  SPEAKER_00: like on a note card or something?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, I was at a wedding recently where they asked us to do that, and it gave me an idea.
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  SPEAKER_00: I wondered what advice would seasoned Christians
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  SPEAKER_00: give to someone who's just beginning their Christian journey?
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  SPEAKER_00: So I asked my Substack readers, and I was blown away by all the responses.
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  SPEAKER_00: I could tell each person was speaking from their heart.
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  SPEAKER_00: They were drawing from their own experience.
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  SPEAKER_00: I know they wanted to encourage the new believers out there.
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  SPEAKER_00: So even though the advice is for new believers, I think we all can benefit from the experience of others.
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  SPEAKER_00: I know I got a lot out of it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now,
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  SPEAKER_00: this is only a five-minute podcast,
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  SPEAKER_00: so I'll have to summarize their advice instead of being able to read each response.
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  SPEAKER_00: But we'll start off the top.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number one, they said study the Bible.
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  SPEAKER_00: Studying, not just reading, is imperative to your growth as a Christian.
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  SPEAKER_00: And a good place to begin would be the Gospels, like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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  SPEAKER_00: People also mention Romans is another good book for beginners.
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  SPEAKER_00: And it's important to establish a daily devotional routine.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number two, a lot of people talked about prayer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Part of building a relationship with God is talking to him.
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  SPEAKER_00: They said prayers don't have to be fancy.
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  SPEAKER_00: He hears and understands what's in our hearts.
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  SPEAKER_00: We also need to ask for wisdom and understanding.
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  SPEAKER_00: That was an important part of their advice to fight our battles on our knees.
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  SPEAKER_00: And number three,
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  SPEAKER_00: Join a Bible-believing church.
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  SPEAKER_00: Many people mention this too.
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  SPEAKER_00: A church doesn't exist for your entertainment or amusement.
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  SPEAKER_00: A church must stand for and against what is taught in Scripture.
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  SPEAKER_00: So find a church where you will learn how to study and understand the Bible.
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  SPEAKER_00: And remember, a pastor is only human and will make mistakes.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's important not to put them on a pedestal and test their instruction against the Bible.
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  SPEAKER_00: because there are many false teachers leading our churches today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number four, many people said, find a mentor.
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  SPEAKER_00: Ask a seasoned Christian to work with you.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you don't know of someone, ask your pastor or deacon to make a suggestion.
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  SPEAKER_00: And number five is kind of a miscellaneous category.
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  SPEAKER_00: These are just some of the extra things that people said.
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  SPEAKER_00: Following and serving God is a daily choice.
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  SPEAKER_00: god has a plan for you everything doesn't happen overnight be patient mistakes will
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  SPEAKER_00: happen cooperate with god as he reshapes your life problems do not disappear when
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  SPEAKER_00: you become a christian life will not become easy so don't give up here's some more
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  SPEAKER_00: advice they gave god is the only one who won't let you down so don't put all your
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  SPEAKER_00: hope in another christian
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  SPEAKER_00: your pastor, or the institution of the church, because they're all going to disappoint at some point.
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  SPEAKER_00: Leave friends who will inhibit your growth and sinful habits behind.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Lord will guide you in this area.
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  SPEAKER_00: And they said the enemy is real and will continue to try to discourage and destroy you.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's some solid advice, not only for new Christians, but all of us.
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  SPEAKER_00: What would you add to the list?
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  SPEAKER_00: Leave your advice in the comment section below and join our conversation.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you want more of my podcasts or written devotionals,
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  SPEAKER_00: check out my free Substack account at kdreston.substack.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: Make it a great day, and thanks for listening.