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Through the lens of Scripture and vivid examples from creation, we’ll reflect on how God calls us to live with a gentle heart that mirrors Jesus’s character. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-abide-podcast-with-gretchen-stevenson/id1668935298?i=1000669925679 #abide #podcasts #spiritual #growinginchrist #faith #fruitofthespirit #gentleness #bibleteacher #pastor #lifecoaching"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_video sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18141846946342751" data-date="1726088788"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_yoayESKCp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/459204912_1191628841889569_1501325334707833804_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Upv-iDDOn6sQ7kNvgG_tOdq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYB2maUaMP8dxacubfZ6i6-yGaVohznPqnIKrZz1aCrl2Q&oe=6707BD86" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/459204912_1191628841889569_1501325334707833804_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Upv-iDDOn6sQ7kNvgG_tOdq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYB2maUaMP8dxacubfZ6i6-yGaVohznPqnIKrZz1aCrl2Q&oe=6707BD86","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/459204912_1191628841889569_1501325334707833804_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Upv-iDDOn6sQ7kNvgG_tOdq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYB2maUaMP8dxacubfZ6i6-yGaVohznPqnIKrZz1aCrl2Q&oe=6707BD86","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/459204912_1191628841889569_1501325334707833804_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Upv-iDDOn6sQ7kNvgG_tOdq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYB2maUaMP8dxacubfZ6i6-yGaVohznPqnIKrZz1aCrl2Q&oe=6707BD86","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/459204912_1191628841889569_1501325334707833804_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Upv-iDDOn6sQ7kNvgG_tOdq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYB2maUaMP8dxacubfZ6i6-yGaVohznPqnIKrZz1aCrl2Q&oe=6707BD86"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">It’s here!!! My latest Bible study! Daily Grace </span> <svg style="color: rgba(255,255,255,1)" class="svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14 sbi_playbtn" aria-label="Play" aria-hidden="true" data-fa-processed="" data-prefix="fa" data-icon="play" role="presentation" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z"></path></svg> <img src="https://gretchenstevenson.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="It’s here!!! My latest Bible study! Daily Grace Moments ~ Capturing everyday encounters with God! This study is a perfect combination of Bible Study and journaling. This unique layout is designed to help you cultivate a habit of reading scripture and applying it to help you recognize God‘s grace in your daily life. By intentionally reflecting on scripture, you will deepen your relationship with the Lord and grow spiritually! 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I’m working with Amazon and soon you will all my studies there. #DGM #DAILYGRACEMOMENTS #biblestudy #faith #spiritual #newrelease #teacher #lifecoaching #ministry @gretchen.s.stevenson @abide_podcast_ www.gretchenstevenson.com"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18062163001642176" data-date="1726062695"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_x3j77JhXU/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/459301545_18435367648067303_744092589201828957_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=G8lYZ62MXGQQ7kNvgHvuooU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYBZdmXQpxcMEJg67XhGZcBqOiBTaiEW_Mf9KZ8RC01Uvg&oe=6707AFD0" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459301545_18435367648067303_744092589201828957_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=G8lYZ62MXGQQ7kNvgHvuooU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYBZdmXQpxcMEJg67XhGZcBqOiBTaiEW_Mf9KZ8RC01Uvg&oe=6707AFD0","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459301545_18435367648067303_744092589201828957_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=G8lYZ62MXGQQ7kNvgHvuooU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYBZdmXQpxcMEJg67XhGZcBqOiBTaiEW_Mf9KZ8RC01Uvg&oe=6707AFD0","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459301545_18435367648067303_744092589201828957_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=G8lYZ62MXGQQ7kNvgHvuooU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYBZdmXQpxcMEJg67XhGZcBqOiBTaiEW_Mf9KZ8RC01Uvg&oe=6707AFD0","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459301545_18435367648067303_744092589201828957_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=G8lYZ62MXGQQ7kNvgHvuooU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYBZdmXQpxcMEJg67XhGZcBqOiBTaiEW_Mf9KZ8RC01Uvg&oe=6707AFD0"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">In a world that often tells us we need to strive h</span> <img src="https://gretchenstevenson.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="In a world that often tells us we need to strive harder, be more, and do more, the Gospel reminds us that Christ is enough. He is our source of strength, provision, and peace. Today, we’ll explore how we can rest in His sufficiency, trusting that in Him, we lack nothing. Join me as we reflect on this life-giving truth and learn how to embrace it in our daily walk with Him. Reflection questions: 1. Think about a part of your life where you feel weak, inadequate, or lacking. How might you open your heart more fully to God’s power, trusting Him to meet your needs and be more than enough for you? 2. If God has promised to provide everything we need for life and godliness, what specific areas of your life do you need to surrender to Him in trust today? 3. Take a quiet moment to reflect on the sufficiency of Christ. Does your life show faith and trust in His care, or are there places where you’re trying to hold on to control or rely on the insufficiency of your strength? Enjoy 💜 #abide #podcast #faith #spiritual #meditation #devotion #hope #healing #sufficient #bibleteacher #lifecoach #ministry"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_17893206777072183" data-date="1725993901"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_v0WKJpTfE/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/459076327_18435235855067303_3758709341183746959_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4i0DJMkCAQsQ7kNvgHhTF5R&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYDdwwE_xzreZfU-d1221x1fblMs5AWCEiZd9wD3G2zMxw&oe=6707A84A" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459076327_18435235855067303_3758709341183746959_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4i0DJMkCAQsQ7kNvgHhTF5R&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYDdwwE_xzreZfU-d1221x1fblMs5AWCEiZd9wD3G2zMxw&oe=6707A84A","150":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459076327_18435235855067303_3758709341183746959_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4i0DJMkCAQsQ7kNvgHhTF5R&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYDdwwE_xzreZfU-d1221x1fblMs5AWCEiZd9wD3G2zMxw&oe=6707A84A","320":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459076327_18435235855067303_3758709341183746959_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4i0DJMkCAQsQ7kNvgHhTF5R&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYDdwwE_xzreZfU-d1221x1fblMs5AWCEiZd9wD3G2zMxw&oe=6707A84A","640":"https:\/\/scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t39.30808-6\/459076327_18435235855067303_3758709341183746959_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4i0DJMkCAQsQ7kNvgHhTF5R&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AXapB3utyfzZwM7FsnI7iAq&oh=00_AYDdwwE_xzreZfU-d1221x1fblMs5AWCEiZd9wD3G2zMxw&oe=6707A84A"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Have you listened? Peace is what you need, peace </span> <img src="https://gretchenstevenson.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Have you listened? Peace is what you need, peace is what Christ offers! 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