It’s no secret that I’m a total C.S. Lewis junkie! So when I was invited to be a guest at a C.S. Lewis Institute event, I was beyond thrilled! We talked about how the struggles in this life can cause us to believe God is just not fair! Well, there may be some truth to that. Watch this video and let me explain…
God has given you a divine purpose, but sometimes life has this way of beating us down and robbing us of our confidence. So instead of following God’s calling, we’re left paralyzed with feelings of insecurity, doubt, or fear of being unqualified or unworthy.
But today, Nancy Gavilanes will help you break free from the chains of doubt and fear so you can live out God’s purpose for your life. She’ll speak directly to your heart, offering hope and encouragement through six transformative truths about your divine purpose.
We all have limitations, don’t we? Whether we recognize them or not, they exist and can lead to frustration as we try to meet our goals, chase our dreams, or simply get through the day. It would be so much better if those limits weren’t there at all, right?
But what if those areas of your life you resent the most—the places where you feel the most overextended—are actually the doorways to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?
Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season where you’re struggling with uncertainty or an unknown future? You have no idea how your story will end and it’s left you feeling scared, confused, and in over your head.
Perhaps you’re even thinking to yourself—and saying to God—“This is not what I signed up for!”
Well, on this episode of the 4:13, counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice will show you it’s possible to remain faithful in those difficult seasons—when things don’t go your way, when God seems far away, and when you feel helpless. Because it’s often in life’s twists and turns and in-between spaces where God is growing something essential in your soul.
We often approach the Bible like an instruction manual for living our lives, reading it primarily with ourselves in mind and viewing it through the lens of our current culture. But what if we read Scripture differently—through the Middle Eastern lens in which the Bible was originally written and understood?
Well, today’s guest, professor and biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland, highlights the importance of the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts of Scripture. She’ll explain how the Bible is a timeless, transformational story with one cohesive storyline, helping you make sense of what you’re reading.
All things ever seem to do is change. And just as soon as you get your footing, the ground shifts under you again. So, how can you keep your balance in such a disorienting world?
Well, you can start by going to the book of Ecclesiastes! That’s right!
Today’s 4:13 guest, Hannah Anderson, is going to take you on a tour of this ancient book to help you find a solid foundation for when the seasons change.
