How to Faith a Life Podcast Ep. 11

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Жыл бұрын

Lets talk Bible rebind, sin, sanctification, IT ALL!
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@cmangaudis Жыл бұрын

Is it really “idolizing”, or is it cherishing the Word and what you have learned while studying the Word? Your knowledge and generosity in sharing your passion and insight is a blessing to so many. Maybe I am wrong, but I don’t see it as idolizing. Please don’t let the criticisms about you, your enthusiasm, or the words you use (I.e., “fold over” vs “dog eared”) change you or make you feel uncomfortable. Please continue to be you and bless you and your husband for sharing your gifts.

@delainebingham4727 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@lornah9267 Жыл бұрын

I think cherish is a great word in this case. It represents so many hours of work on her part - to lose all those notes would be upsetting, and it reprints her time with and commitment to the Lord and knowing Him more.

@donnacheney5509 Жыл бұрын

I agree...it still amazes me that people are so hurtful and mean..God Bless You, Faith!

@jenniferlepore8054 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@ashleycrump450 Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@arlenelicklider4643 Жыл бұрын

I saw the video of you and your Bible binding journey, it didn't occur to me that you were idolizing your Bible, I thought you were displaying a deep cherishing of the Word and the joy you poured into it.

@Manyacn 11 ай бұрын

I was reading the Bible last night 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven " And these were the first words of the first sermon of Jesus. Literally, he said that those who beg for mercy, those who know they are sinners and beg for salvation, those who understand that they are not perfect (and they will never be) are the people deserving heaven. Thank you, Faith for sharing this. God bless you and your family 🙏♥️

@trishwfulton6981 Жыл бұрын

If your Bible is important to you because it helps you draw closer to God then saying you idolize it is like saying you idolize prayer, isn't it? Of course if you idolize your Bible because you have made it pretty or thick or for any other reason, that's another matter. Personally I love my Bible because God speaks to me through it! I love His love letter to me!

@lindajohnson2252 Жыл бұрын

I never saw a problem at all with your rebinding video. I only saw joy that the fact that you were getting it back because of all it had within it. Your joy is infectious and encouraging.

@lisamariesweet1297 Жыл бұрын

As someone who struggles with chronic pain, fatigue, and clinical depression (wow I sound whiney😬)- some days getting in to my Bible feels like a chore (I’m ashamed to admit). But on those days, Watching your videos really helps motivate me. 😊 Your bubbly personality, and your joy and excitement are really contagious, and it helps me remember why I love digging in to God’s Word so much. The joy of the Lord truly is our strength, and even when you are talking about unhappy or confusing things , the joy and love you have for God still shines through. So thank you for what you do. It helps. Have a great day, and God bless!😊

@lesliewells1062 Жыл бұрын

You do not sound whiny. You are telling the truth. I have PTSD and depression and anxiety. It's just the truth!! It's ok to say the truth. Just like big you fell down and said I broke my foot, ankle, and leg. It's the truth and nothing to be ashamed of.

@DaniqueBrew Жыл бұрын

❤

@lisamariesweet1297 Жыл бұрын

@@lesliewells1062 thank you😊❤️

@lisamariesweet1297 Жыл бұрын

@@DaniqueBrew ❤️

@maureenharrah931 Жыл бұрын

I think you gave a perfect reason as to WHY we are all just walking each other home.

@NC-ou6kc Жыл бұрын

I would use the word ‘value’ vs ‘idolizing’, bc you are not worshipping or glorifying your Bible book but you value your personal Bible book; and all your personal notes and that is all good. P.S. your KZfaq channel has been a blessing in my own personal life and Bible Study. You are Blessed and highly favored by God.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord!

@KHomestead Жыл бұрын

I didn't view your rebinding video as idolizing your bible... but this was 💯% the right way to respond. We are more sinful than we understand. Glory be to God!

@heatherrae4126 Жыл бұрын

I was one that commented about you idolizing your Bible. I hope I said it in a way that wasn’t too offensive but I just felt like I needed to say it. I watched a coffee and Bible time years ago. Ashley gave her Bible that her grandmother gave her away to a sister who needed one. She said it was so hard to give away and it made her realiZe she was idolizing her Bible. I had never even thought about that before. So I just wanted to mention it. Like you said pray about it and it’s between you and Jesus. Now I feel kind of bad because I never meant to make you feel bad. But your response was so mature in the Lord. I’m a new subbie and I will continue to watch you sister. And trust me, I have my own sins and I hope a brother or sister would point it out if they see it. Anyways all in love, and it made me reflect on myself as well. Thank you!

@User-md3mm 7 ай бұрын

John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” I love God more than anything, His word is the most cherished, beautiful thing ever. Idolizing would be for an example if a person is fixated on the dollar amount paid for a bible or the leather. The word itself is to be cherished forever and ever.

@Ultfris10 Жыл бұрын

Hey Faith. I'm a guy who subscribes to your channel and watches a lot of your videos even though I was raised in a complementarian denomination, and would probably still identify as complementarian. I just started researching and praying about this topic seeking to better understand what scriptures teaches about women in ministry. I feel like the verse that is often quoted at the end of 1 Peter 2 is hard to argue against on it's own, but reading all of scripture and seeing the way God has used women throughout makes it harder for me to see it so black and white. And though life experience shouldn't be the primary way we interpret scripture or justify what we believe, I can't deny that there have been, and are, so many strong women of God in my life (like yourself) who have had a major impact on my life through their teaching, accountability, encouragement, example, etc. So while I am still studying and praying, seeking to understand what the Bible teaches about about women in ministry, I find so much value in your videos because they are filled with The Truth. I would rather consume content, regardless of who is speaking, that encourages me, and holds me accountable by reminding me of who God has called me to be, and reminds me that there is grace when I fall short, than be constantly bombarded with all the negativity and evil from the world that we all experience throughout the day.

@ThatGurl1212 4 күн бұрын

I ❤ your mixed up authentic corky valley girl ways and we are all guilty of sin but you are doing amazing things that God's gift he is blessing you with‼️💜💜💜💯☝️🙏🙌

@snana9665 3 ай бұрын

I just love your humility, and how you handle the critics. Matthew 5:10 -13 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

@kimhayden5244 5 ай бұрын

What came thru to me was ....you just got your best friend back after being away.. seems to me like you have a truly amazing relationship with Gods word. There are alot worse things to be devoted too! God bless

@gabriellalaswell2366 Жыл бұрын

Try not to be so hard on yourself❤. You can’t control what people say. Keep moving forward with your ministry. It changes lives❤

@kathya8421 Жыл бұрын

Good heavens...re idolizing your bible: Some folks always find it necessary to rain on another's parade. I saw the joy you had in your bible rebind. That happiness is fine. I love my bible with my notes. My notes represent my desire to know God better and I would hate to lose those notes. It never occurred to me when watching that joyful video about your bible rebind that anyone would consider it idolizing. But at least a great message came out of all of that. You are a gifted teacher.

@keyleahalliday6447 Жыл бұрын

Last year God asked me to burn my journals. My journals was where I wrestled through things in my life. Its where I recored all the ways Jesus would speak to me, whether song lyrics or verses or sermon notes. They were where I wrote out my prayers to God. It took me a couple months from the time he first asked me because I was afraid I would lose that history. Finally I reached the point where if I waited any longer I realized I would be in disobedience. God assured me that everything I had written down was stored in heaven and that he could always remind me of things. Doing it grew my trust and deepened my relationship with Him.

@cindiloowhoo1166 Жыл бұрын

Whaaaaaaat?!?! God asked (instructed) you to burn your journals about your walk with Jesus?!?!? Oh My Sweet Lord, please seek counseling…

@Viraix 20 күн бұрын

Wow. The enemy strikes again. And you got tricked into destroying precious wedding pictures.

@terriaffleck9878 Жыл бұрын

When we do a piece of art or we go to university and study something we can feel proud of our piece of art, knowledge, work(dissertation) or what ever it is we have been working on. This is how I see what you are like with your bible, the artistic element and the study element makes you feel proud. I don’t think that is the same as idolising.

@tammymeador268 Ай бұрын

I love that you are educated and make it known.

@acsoto36 Жыл бұрын

I would be sad if i lost my bible. As a widow, i have spent years of tears in this book. My hilights and markinging are not what makes it special... they are a reminder of The Lords love, grace and mercy over me. Its the instruction to life, how to learn to live again, how to reach for comfort, how to accept, I could go on for days on what it is but I'll end with.... I can't Proverbs 3:3 if I don't cherish the written words of Christ

@evalenarose72 Жыл бұрын

Your Bible is GODS LIVING BREATHING WORD !!! Living!!! There is NOTHING wrong with your love and connection to Gods Word . Please don’t feel condemned about your joy over it .

@janescales2000 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome perspective. Thank you so much for sharing this podcast very very insightful. I’m looking at it from a 77-year-old standpoint when I’ve battled what you’re talking about all my life how you get close and then watching my own sin and watching my own inability to seemingly want to do the right thing but I can’t so I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart❤ for this post which I’m su re I will watch many more times so I get a better reminder of what this looks like every day of my life. ❤

@Southernfaith Жыл бұрын

We've received salvation however we are like an onion. Some things that God wants to redeem us from we keep holding on. We will never be 100% whole until we get to glory.

@delainebingham4727 Жыл бұрын

What I saw from your video of your Bible reveal was your love and passion for the scriptures. That Bible shows all of your hard work and dedication to the Lord and that is something to be excited about. Jesus Himself turned over tables in the temple and did not sin. He says "be angry and sin not," so being angry is not a sin of itself. People seeing Jesus turn those tables over may have been standing in groups whispering "oh He is not sinless look at His actions." That was not the case though. The same way I look at how you unboxed your Bible. There may be those that interpret it as you sinning by idolizing your Bible but that is not case. I love your videos and you bring so much love to the scriptures! You inspired me to start my degree in Bible Theology! I am loving my journey and it all started when I saw a video of you in your kitchen Bible Journaling. You inspire so many! God Bless!

@kellydavis6954 Жыл бұрын

I don't think of it as idolizing. My favorite Bible is like a best friend. 🙂

@jennifer0847 Жыл бұрын

Only you know for sure if you idolize your Bible. What I saw was a person with beautiful emotions for something she treasures. If only we could treasure spending time with our Bible half as much as you. How much more would our lives be enriched? Finding Joy in the word is a good thing. And worry over it is also good. Putting your Bible above God (not what I saw you do) would be idolatry. Some of us simply can’t understand unfettered emotion. We want to understand so we incorrectly tag them with something we do understand. Your emotional response was appropriate, in my opinion. Your humbleness and willingness to accept criticism is beautiful. You know your heart though…as does God.

@cyndiharrell518 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your constant transparency! That takes guts! But, I don't see your Bible as a case of being an "idol". Your Bible is a not only the living, breathing Word of God...it is also a DIARY of a particular and very special season of your life!! Always important we "check ourselves" with having idols, but the Lord knows your heart, and your passion for His Word is reflected with your thoughts, your feelings, your notes....your life!!! And the fact you openly admit you, and myself, can be prideful people, demonstrates your desire to remain humble! You are a treasure...God Bless!!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mbfrommb3699 Жыл бұрын

I think the explanation Faith is looking for at the 18:30 mark is that our SPIRIT is made alive and saved but our flesh is not, this is why when we die our SPIRIT goes to be with the LORD while our bodies remain in the ground. Only on the day of resurrection will our SAVED SPIRIT be reunited with our bodies which will be glorified. 1 Cor 15:50-57. For now our SPIRIT wars against our flesh. I 100% agree we are saved and we are broken. We are sinners saved by grace and we will remain thus until we're glorified. This was the best video I've seen yet. Thank you. Take care.

@jsmith317 Жыл бұрын

He's gracefully continuing His good work in us all and is faithful to continue to completion!

@boxerspause Жыл бұрын

Oh yea, did the short hair one time and am very possessive of my long hair😁 Maybe “idolizing” your Bible is not ideal, it’s not the worst thing comparatively. Thanks to you and your Bible, I am now getting deeper into my Bible and doing the notes with a fun flaire. Ignore the haters and stay who you are. I love and am envious of your personality. I am a very serious personality. My mother once told me she was like Mary at Jesus’s feet and I was Martha😞😂 Yes we can change things we need to, but God gave us our personalities for a reason. 💕

@lesliewells1062 Жыл бұрын

I agree! I love Faith's personality--I wish I could show my emotions and be so spontaneous. I have a hard time with all of that. I am too serious, too guarded--although I am less so than I used to be.

@ourforsurelife3334 Жыл бұрын

I love your humble heart in this video! People get so offended by comments and don't take responsibility for their own sinfulness. I totally didn't think you were idolizing your Bible. But it's great that you took those comments as a way to repent and change your heart. I also think people hold human beings up too high and start idolizing them. We are all broken humans, and should only look at Christ that way, and I love that you always point to Him, and remind people that you are a human and will mess up. Great podcast episode. :)

@meagankeele2835 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t gotten too far in, but I’m inspired by your enthusiasm for the Word of God. While I guess I can see the “idolizing” view point I see it more as cherishing. I wish more Christians would cherish the Bible this way. ❤

@brittanycampbell5178 Жыл бұрын

And yes! We are still totally and 100% broken.

@pattimoose1 Жыл бұрын

I loved your utter honesty in this video/podcast. And I can relate about your bible. I have always had security blankets my whole life...I was Linus as a child! And as I got older, there were things I felt I needed around me. My bible was one of those things. But I don't see it as idolizing it. I read this in Timothy years ago and it made me cry. Paul is in prison and wanted them to bring him some stuff. 2 Timothy 4:13, ESV: When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. His cloak would be a comfort to him in prison. And his books and parchments must have meant something if he wanted them, as he said--above all the parchments. Even Jesus was wearing a cloak that was so nice, the guards tossed dice for it. I think God allows us to have things to remind us of Him and His presence in our lives. I mean......they hauled around the tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant and all that stuff all over the wilderness!!! Your bible is like an anchor, a reminder of His Love for you, His presence in your life. That is how I view mine. Your notes, tear stains, smudges are all on those pages and mean alot to you and to the Lord!! I'm old enough to be your grandma, so I'm saying with all my love..........cut yourself some slack. Love your bible and all it's worth to you!! Love You!!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to type that kind comment!

@thecovenantheritage8120 10 ай бұрын

My wife and I watch you regularly. As Orthodox Presbyterians we are refreshed by your channel and your studies. Thank you for your content and your tips!

@leejacksondev 11 ай бұрын

11:54 hello from loyal male listener. I’m from UK so perhaps I’m not culturally able to find the accent annoying. Thank you for your ministry. You and your husband have been a huge blessing.

@dianawhitleypersonal5766 Жыл бұрын

You're a awesome woman, mom and wife in addition to a Christian. You are teaching so much about how to worship God and study his word. In addition how to pray and set up my quiet place in addition to other strong women Christian based ministries. Thank you for all your videos and podcasts. This is my first podcasts but I regularly watch your Facebook videos.

@lesliewells1062 Жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me that you were idolizing your Bible. I know you are emotionally attached to your Bible. You have a lot of important resouces that you have made part of your Bible. I love the mud hole analogy to sin. You have a good balance. We are sinners saved by grace. Thank you for this video, you are encouraging me so much!!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I could be an encouragement! Praise the Lord!

@lesliewells1062 Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife Every video you make encourages me!! God is really using you to help so many people!! Thank you!

@sherylstretcher1973 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is obvious that your Bible is dear to you. I watched that unboxing video and saw the emotion you had regarding your Bible. Some might have viewed it as idolatry, but I would ask you to balance that negative thought with the knowledge that you care so much about your walk with Christ that your Bible and the notes you had written inside it are extremely meaningful to you and you did not want any of that to be erased by its getting lost in the mail. It is a physical reminder of your walk, so to speak, and if it had gotten lost it is true that you would have been heartbroken, but also true that your faith would remain whether that particular Bible was in your life or not. Your faith was not in the box; your faith “memories” were contained in it. Oh, to love Jesus so much that the Bible, His Word, is so dear and holds so much value to you that you were giddy with delight to see it in renewed form! Perhaps there is a fine line in loving something so much that the item, itself, is “worshipped,” in a way, and that is something for all of us to keep in mind. Be encouraged that your love for God is evident.

@lisaandmandiontheroad8504 Жыл бұрын

I’m so in love with my bibles and I keep one in multiple vehicles I own and I bring one with me everywhere I go. I love Jesus and all I’ve learned.

@judymcintire8061 Жыл бұрын

We should all be excited & feel very blessed with our Bibles! Think about it, it's from our Heavenly Father & your journal notes have your personal walk with Him! Please don't apologize for your love for God's word! I felt such joy for you! Our Bibles should bring us great joy & be our security blanket until we are with Him in Heaven! I feel bad that you were put in this position. The Lord delights in you & loves, loves, loves His beautiful, bubbly, joyful daughter Faith!!!🤗🙌❤

@TrinityTruth05 Жыл бұрын

Amen sister, this was great. Great breakdown of our brokenness but GODS GRACE is amazing!!!!! Thanks

@KayNolte Жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained.... Very well put, and explained what I was feeling.

@cleocleo9374 Жыл бұрын

If idolizing my bible is sin. That is a sin i will deal with the rest of my life. God called me home at 46 yrs old and i get so excited and feel this excitement in my core i have never felt before. Seeing you get so excited to get your Bible back dropped me to my knee with happy tears for i too feel like that. Faith there are things to apologize for and this is not one of them. Please your excitement of the word is amazing. Thank you.

@lisahenry6873 Жыл бұрын

It sounds to me like you have a healthy appreciation for your Bible notes and realize that it's all of that and more that has gotten you to the point you are at now!

@NurseJanice 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really inspiring x

@gailfay1124 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty and reminding me yes I'm a sinner saved by grace And I do sin every day. Being sanctified everyday by grace. Blessings

@teresa8287 Жыл бұрын

Yay so excited for a new episode!

@teresa8287 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Thank you for your authenticity and willingness to admit sin and call us to admit our sins.

@debbielewis3910 Жыл бұрын

We are sinners saved by Grace

@alexkettering1531 Жыл бұрын

I memorize scripture and try to keep the scripture with me in some way. I keep even keep pocket bibles I with me. You have a love for the scripture and that is a blessing in itself. Give yourself grace in this. God loves you and you have been a blessing to many people with this ministry and all of the ways you serve the Lord.

@samanthagraveswalters8443 Жыл бұрын

I get this. I had an issue with idolizing my Bible It’s def a thing. But it’s how we all are. Idol worshippers But we all do it. Love you girl. Your Bible is beautiful ❤

@lisaandmandiontheroad8504 Жыл бұрын

I’m so in love with my bibles and I keep one in multiple vehicles I own and I bring one with me everywhere I go. I love Jesus and all I’ve learnedz

@lornah9267 Жыл бұрын

I have some Bibles that I have bought because of the beautiful cover. I find I read those Bibles more - they have the same words inside - either NIV, ESV, NLT, NASB, NKJV. I have journaling Bibles with verses to colour in. I have ADHD and it affects how I study - every Bible I have read right through is coloured in, written in, underlined, and has notes taped in from start to finish. I love my Bibles simply because they draw me to God, they help me to understand so much more about who I am in relation to God, and just how amazingly faithful He is, and just what He has done for us. BTW, my kids and I all are GF because of Celiac Disease. I am a redeemed sinner - I still say and do things that are sinful. So glad some Christians feel they are not sinners, but I can guarantee you I see enough in the comments to know a lot of Faith’s commentators still sin. There is no love in so many, just Phariseeic condemnation.

@nancylangellier3458 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed listening too you as usual. You are a loving person who I enjoy every day listening to you.

@rebekahmackenzie Жыл бұрын

Great podcast!

@hdjdndhsjnsjakandhxjnsshhsvs Жыл бұрын

love this video! thank you, it helped me.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@terrysbookandbiblereviews Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@sarahknotts7942 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh, can you make (or do you?) video lessons for kids?! I LOVE the story you shared about the Texas mud! And I struggle putting Bible knowledge into ways kids can understand.

@killhannaah Жыл бұрын

I don’t comment on every video you post, but I want to post a comment now and say that I am so grateful that you make your video’s. I enjoy them very much. Sometimes I am reluctant to listen to take notes while listening because I know God wants to teach me something about how to study His Word, something new to learn about His Word or I need to repent of something. Thank you for being honest. Stay honest and keep reminding us viewers. I think the most I get from every video is that I need to stay focussed on the cross and on JESUS saving grace. This video/podcast reminded me how much I need grace, how much I am a sinner. And I notice that my attention slips because I don’t want to hear it.. but I know it’s true and it sparks that longing to know more of Gods Word to see how much I am a sinner and how much I need Jesus!!!!! Thank you Jesus for inspiring faith to keep coming back to you and share what she’s learned about You and Your Word.🎉 ps: love seeing your Bible and getting inspired. Your rebind is amazing. And a great reminder for you to get your heart focus right and repent where needed. A reminder for me to stop idolising material things, which I do allll the time. So help me God, my hair is my security blanket, my Bible is turning into one, so let’s fight our flesh together with God and follow the Spirit!

@tracidillard3055 Жыл бұрын

wow.... I really, really love your honesty and perspective.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jenniferoverley6534 Жыл бұрын

I just love how you do not sugar coat things, I always say I am not Willie Wonka. I stumbled a video of yours while trying to learn verse mapping. I am so glad I found your videos, God knew I needed a woman to learn from, so thank you for all you are doing and following the call on your life

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ashleycrump450 Жыл бұрын

Actually, Faith, I really love your reaction to getting your Bible back after it was rebound! ❤ It is so convicting because I can see how much you love God's Word and how much you treasure your Bible! It's so precious to me that I teared up and showed my 7 year old daughter your reaction! ❤ I was able to talk with her about how we should be excited like that about God's Word because He is our Creator, our Saviour, our Heavenly Father, who gave us His Word because He loves us! Most importantly, the Bible tells us about the Cross of Christ! ❤

@SuperSparklesGurl Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm new to your channel, but I wanted to thank you for the humility and your desire to give all of your life to God, and I wanted to thank you for letting us see that. I think that it is so important as a women to be discipling and being taught by mature women. I wanted to edit after watching more of your video. My brother is one who passionately things that Christians shouldn't call themselves sinners. I think part of it is getting stuck on terminology and different people using the same word differently. My brother wants to let Christians to believe that they are no longer enslaved by sins and that they have been made a new creation and don't need to be characterized or self identify primarily as a sinner. I definitely think that the humility and reliance that we need to constantly remind ourselves of is also really important. I say this not as much to correct you but to help you see the other perspective a little bit.

@camella-inreallife Жыл бұрын

I’m gluten free and dairy free too. I totally get that! ❤

@paulaarias2617 Жыл бұрын

I think and this is just my opinion but I don't think it's so much idolizing but that you cherish it because of the hard work you've put into it, and Faith I love watching you and know that not everyone thinks that way your amazing and great to learn from. Thank you for being so honest sister 💕

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tracycoles704 Жыл бұрын

Super encouraging! Love your response that was led by humility! Great reminder of where to have our focus and how to humble ourselves before the feet of Jesus. ❤️ 🎶🎶What can wash away our sins?... Nothing but the blood of Jesus.🎶🎶 ❤️

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord!

@yanezcs Жыл бұрын

I just love your transparency!! You’re a beautiful Godly women!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jess1987 Жыл бұрын

When, you, brought up about your hair... I, just had to cut my tailbone length hair into a short bob 😭. I, hate it but had no choice (hair damage). And, I, am definitely very attached to my hair. I, realise, I, have been idolizing my hair 😕. Thanks mate, for always being real and honest to your viewers!

@aktarango Жыл бұрын

When I filled up and was done with one of my bibles I decided to retire it so I could start using another. But it was so hard!! It was full of notes, bible journaling papers, tabs, paint etc! Stuff was hanging out it all it’s beautiful glory. I nicknamed it my crazy bible. I asked the Lord why it was so hard to retire it and he said it was like an old friend ❤. So no I don’t think you idolize your bible. 😇✍🏼 it’s your like your old friend

@davidwino3750 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@carmencampeanu7810 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing lady, God bless you for trying to inspire fellow Christians, you do wonderful work on this channel.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MagnifiedFaith Жыл бұрын

I admire you for your honesty about idolizing your bible. I think your rebinding video showed your love for God’s word and for God himself and not for the physical, material that is your bible. Your notes hold memories, growth, and your relationship with God! It’s not your bible, it’s the work that God has done through it, in your life, and in your ministry. Our relationship with God is emotional - and that’s normal!

@FeeBee3001 Жыл бұрын

I shared your bible rebinding with my bible study ladies because I knew they would appreciate the notes you've written while doing your bible study.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jaimemorris83 Жыл бұрын

Great video Faith. God Bless!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shawnkim8542 Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoFaithALife Everything in accordance with The True Word of God. In Yeshua name I pray. Amen.

@prayersponytails6227 Жыл бұрын

Listening with AirPods and it’s all good, Faith! 😊 I agree, a huge part of my true saving knowledge of Jesus Christ was really understand the depth of my brokenness. I truly understood how I needed Jesus and how I have done NOTHING to place myself into His arms of love and GRACE. I grew up in the church and truly believe I made Jesus my Lord and Savior before I turned 10, but pride grew in my heart over time and I remember telling my now husband when he told me that he is a broken sinner and neeeeeds Jesus, that I wished that I felt that about Jesus. I surprised myself with those words and years later came to see my sin, pride crushed, and need for Jesus, thank the Lord!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@MariasFaith Жыл бұрын

We are Humans, Artists and Visionary and I know in our Flesh we do sin in idolatry in loving things in this world. I think as long as we don't put anything above God and we Glorify God in everything we Love he will help us to enjoy it rightfully and not in a way that makes him feel bad. Truly he will tell us to get rid of something if he doesn't approve I have had many convictions to get rid of things that wasn't good for me or him and even if I didn't ask he told me by making my heart heavy enough to throw it away and I would feel light and peace again. God knows Us and God knows what he is doing for Us. I put All My Trust and Life to God in Heaven and Earth 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I own nothing God owns everything I am just living, learning and enjoying the rollercoaster 🎢

@conniehodge3759 9 ай бұрын

In the beginning was the word, the word was with God, the word was GOD. We all should worship the word. My opinion. I pray God shows me if I’m wrong

@pinkroses135 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@barbarakuhn3239 Жыл бұрын

I think it's more like treasuring what you've got in you Bible Treasuring the fact that you have God's word and you can communicate with him in his word That fact alone Blows me away if you really think about it we get to communicate and learn about the God of the universe

@sassyanne88 9 ай бұрын

I can't remember who it was, to acknowledge them but I was watching a KZfaq video the other day who was arguing that you should write and journal and keep track of everything in your Bible because your Bible is a canvas of your spiritual life, I thought it was a good analogy. I don't know if it's idolizing or not but i think you could (or should) look at it as you personal lamp (psalm 119:105), it's not the light and would be worthless without the light or the oil but just the vehicle God uses to bring the light into your world.

@TheMisfitSun Жыл бұрын

Love you! Can you tell us why we feel like crying when we pray certain things or when we see certain things or read the Bible?? Is that feeling Gods presence? Sometimes when I’m asking him something or thanking him about something or even when I’ve asked if I should get this book (I was asking him to guide me in finding a book that will help me be a better parent with a strong foundation in him) and I found a book and asked and felt like crying. But didn’t feel it with other books etc.

@adailydaughter6196 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being open. We all fall. That's what Jesus came to free us from🙂. Why does wanting to know God and His Word get called "legalism".

@JazMataz089 Жыл бұрын

I’m asking for prayer that God will give me the desire to love and serve Him.

@paulaarias2617 Жыл бұрын

And I don't think there's anything wrong with it being your security blanket because I love my Bible's

@samanthagraveswalters8443 Жыл бұрын

You’re humble for doing this. I think they should have emailed you privately to correct you in love tho.

@sharonh.harris1924 Жыл бұрын

I hadn't even thought of it like that. Cherish the Word, study the Word, it is our Word from the God we love and worship. I appreciate the balance you are searching for. I have seen some who seem to make their Bibles art projects to show off their artistic talent. But who am I to judge? I assume these people have great artistic talent given by God and they are incorporating it and focusing it on God and His Word. Nothing wrong with that. I have also seen people who collect Bibles as a type of monetary investment. They keep them in their original boxes with the price tags and invoices and would die if a drop of that wonderful cinnamon coffee fell on it. But, again, who am I to judge? Their videos have made me recognize the blessings we have to be able to acquire the Word and to study it, and what a treasure it is. So it's all in the balance. Your way of notetaking and doodling is more like me. I'm not that artistic and I concentrate on the notes versus the "artwork" (which isn't any in my case, LOL). But you give me ideas on how to add notes, sticky notes, tip-ins, etc. I've appreciated your balance. It's what attracted me to your videos. You are real. God bless.

@jamis7211 Жыл бұрын

💥💯 well said yet again. Christ is using you to help in so many ways. Love you 🙏💖✝️ You should read the book finally alive by John Piper. That's everything you've been talking on it's everything I've been reading about.

@lesliewells1062 Жыл бұрын

You didn't make the Matt Chandler thing public. It already was and your videos helped us learn how to respond to it Scripturally.

@chrissyholmes7888 10 ай бұрын

Me personally I don’t think it’s idolizing… I think it is glorifying the word. We have to study to show ourselves approved to God… we take all these notes and deep dive in our academic studies, why wouldn’t we do the same or go beyond to study God’s word? Just my thoughts… ❤ I am learning so much more of God’s word since I started Bible journaling, I get so excited because I am getting closer to God and hearing him speak to me more each day. Sometimes when I’m out and about the smallest or simplest things can bring a scripture to my heart and I’m like thank you Holy Ghost…😊😊😊❤❤❤

@ShalomDove 7 ай бұрын

“Idolizing”? Ok, y’all, I think a chill pill is in order here. Valuing the resources and knowledge that your Bible has in it isn’t idolatry. You have put a lot of work into those notes; nothing wrong with wanting to keep something safe when you have put a lot of work into it.

@armywife36330 Жыл бұрын

wish your podcast was on apple podcast

@meganp8768 Жыл бұрын

God made this world and things in it for us to enjoy, so I think delighting in physical things (like the paper/stationary that makes up your bible) can be good if it’s because it reminds you of Him and the gifts He gives to us. If you start to focus more on the stationary of your bible than on the actual Word inside of it, yes by all means you should take a step back and refocus. But even then, if you’re following God so closely that loving your BIBLE too much is your biggest conviction, I think you’re going to be just fine. 😅💜

@cristinap6394 Жыл бұрын

Can you really truly idolize anything that is from God that brings us closer to God? I wish I went to Bible school! But I only know what I deeply studied on my own in private Catholic college (not Catholic and surprisingly one of the few reading a Bible during that!) but I thought scripture said idolizing another God as another God. Scripture wouldn’t be idolizing another God or as another God, would it? Those notes bring us closer to Him, they don’t draw us away from Him… unless we use it to do that to us. Such an interesting look on this! Now I need to dive in!

@mollypopplewell1655 Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is so easy to sin (especially idolising something/someone)! I try not to idolise people I look up to or like (such as celebs/youtubers/Christians etc) but I'm sure I do accidentally idolise them sometimes! I pray Father that you help me, Faith and anyone else with our idolisation and any other sins, help us to remember that we are not under the law and that by your grace and mercy we are forgiven. That we don't need to beat ourselves up about it and just keep trying our best with your guidance. In Jesus' name, Amen.

@loricarroll3662 Жыл бұрын

She was not idolizing her Bible.

@mollypopplewell1655 Жыл бұрын

@@loricarroll3662 I don't know if she was, I was praying just in case as only God can give us as individuals discernment re idolatry or anything else whether it's about sin or not. It was also a prayer for everyone and myself! 🙂 No judgement here, I know I have sinned lots of times and have most likely had idolised something or someone myself! God bless sister! ❤️

@jackiehealy5513 Жыл бұрын

Girl I’m gluten free and dairy free too because of allergies!!

@maureenharrah931 Жыл бұрын

I found an interleaved bible...NKJV and am thinking about sending it to Crew and Co in its new state.... I wish they still printed the ESV.....bummer.....why I am having trouble committing because of the version and the print type ( older eyes ).... But, yours is GORGEOUS and the lettering is beautiful.

@heartonthecross Жыл бұрын

I struggled with this too Maureen, I have NKJV interleaved but I’ve been praying over it and asking God to help me seek him in the pages and it’s really helping me. ❤️

@maureenharrah931 Жыл бұрын

@@heartonthecross I do love the NKJV, and my favorite bible is a inexpensive little thing, but it is Red Letter and the font is pretty easy for me. It has ZERO margin room.... I may just need to take the jump I think I will contact Crew and Co and see about doing this. There is a similar ESV, but it is not interleaved.... I REALLY love having that, as I have glued pages into my poor little one. I guess I just need to commit and DO IT.

@barbarakuhn3239 Жыл бұрын

Actually I was gonna ask you if you had a spiral Perm but now I know it's actually like that naturally naturally I love your hair Oh am I coveting lol

@ChathuraImbulagoda Жыл бұрын

we are not the bride of Christ. we are The Church, the Body of Christ.

@ncl-ibelieve8421 Жыл бұрын

I don't see it as idiolizing your Bible. You love God's word. I have several Bibles, but there are two that are special to me. I have grown in the word reading these two Bibles, and I have lots of notes written in them.

@talklesslistenmore5578 Жыл бұрын

Paul was referring to how he sinned or persecuted the church He also Said Shall we Continue in Sin Romans 6 1:2 God for Bid in Galatians He teaches when God Comes back for us and we are Found Sinning We shall not In herit the kingdom of GOd 5:21 We are Saints GODs sons and daughters