Small Talks Devotional Podcast

[SmallTalk52] This devotional is part 3 of the devotional series, Choose to Remember. Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance should produce faith for a person's next season. Listen and be encouraged! Scriptures: Numbers 13:30b-33 NLT; Numbers 14:8-9. Worksheet: http://tiny.cc/c6o6vz

[SmallTalk51] This devotional is part 2 of the devotional series, Choose to Remember. Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance should produce humility in the life of the believer. Pride and remembrance cannot coexist. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:11-14;17.

[SmallTalk50]: In this devotional, Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance can transform the life of the believer.  Scriptures: Isaiah 46:9; Psalm 111:4; Luke 22:19; Psalm 78:10-11, 41-42; Exodus 20:1-4a; Romans 12:1.

[SmallTalk49] In this devotional, Krystal will talk about the characteristics of a lukewarm Christian. Scriptures: Revelation 3:15-16.

[SmallTalk48] In this devotional, Krystal will talk about the job description of every Christian.  Scriptures: Matthew 28:19-20.

[SmallTalk47] In this devotional, Krystal will discuss the importance of perseverance in the life of the believer. She will help listeners understand the biblical rewards promised to those who persevere. Listeners will see that whatever troubles, burdens or weights they are carrying, the goodness of God's promises will allow them to say, "it was worth the weight."   Scriptures: John 16:33, James 1:4, James 1:12, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17.

[SmallTalk46] In this devotional, Krystal continues to share about her journey of trusting God to birth a child. The foundational scripture, James 2:17 says, "faith without works is dead." Krystal will talk about the day her faith got a job- the day she made a choice with her actions to fully trust God for His promises. Listeners will be challenged to take action in their personal faith journey. Scriptures: James 2:17; Hebrews 11:4,7,8,17.

[SmallTalk45] Krystal refers to the space of time between receiving a promise from God and seeing the promise come to pass as “the gap.” Has God promised you something that hasn't happened yet? If so, you're in a middle of gap right now. How do you not lose hope in “the gap?” Krystal shares her personal story, and scriptures about how to thrive in “the gap.” Scriptures: John 11:4,6,15,45.

[SmallTalk44] In this devotional, Krystal encourages listeners, as they encounter different opinions in life, to seek God's opinion before moving forward. She challenges listeners to allow God's opinion to trump all the other competing voices in their lives. Scriptures: Matthew 6:10; Matthew 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk38] Imagine a friendship or marriage without trust. Trust is a crucial element in any healthy relationship. This must also be true in our relationship with God. Listen as Krystal urges the believer to find their hope and trust in Him.     Scriptures: Psalm 33:4-9; 16-1; Psalm 20:7.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk34] The grip is considered fundamental to the game of golf. Krystal will talk about how the quality of your prayers can depend on the grip you have on the request. She will challenge listeners to examine their grip so that God can get the most glory. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:10-11, James 4:3.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk02]: Uncertain times call for certain faith. Listen to this devotional as Krystal uses a familiar passage in Luke 17 to encourage us to walk by faith.  Music Credits: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by David Hyde

[REPLAY of SmallTalk33] The wisdom of God is what we need in uncertain times like these. Proverbs is a poetical book in the Old Testament. Wisdom is personified as a woman in Proverbs chapter 3. Listen as Krystal talks about wisdom and why every listener should want to know her.  Scripture: Proverbs 3:14-18, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 9:10, Genesis 3:6, 1 Kings 3: 5,11-12, James 1:5.

For the racial climate to change in the world today, we all must remember we all are children of God. Be reminded of this simple truth.  Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 1:15-16.

[SmallTalk43] The Bible says that we will only live on this earth for a little while. This is our home away from home. Is it possible that we have gotten too comfortable into a place that we’ll only be for a little while? Listen as Krystal reminds listeners of the brevity of their stay here on earth and challenge them to live like they’re not home yet.  Scriptures:James 4:14, Romans 8:23, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58. Biblical References for Heavenly Treasures: -Working in excellence (Colossians 3:23-24), -Persevering (James 1:12), -Faithfully enduring persecution (Matt. 5:11-12; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Timothy 4:8), -Loving your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48), -Praying in secret (Matthew 6:5-6), -Serving the Lord and his people (Matthew 10:41-42; 1 Corinthians 3:8; Hebrews. 6:10).

[SmallTalk42] How will the world know we are Christians? Listen as Krystal talks about our logo as believers- the one thing that marks us as Christ followers. Scriptures: John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, Matthew 5:46-48.

[SmallTalk41] Have you ever felt like the grass looked greener on the other side? Listen as Krystal talks about the dangers of comparison.   Scriptures: 1 Samuel 8; Psalm 121:1-2.

[SmallTalk40]: Are you in a tough place? Many times the enemy create illusions with our problems, causing us to have a distorted perspective. Krystal will challenge listeners to look beyond what they see and trust God who is present in the valley.  Scriptures: Psalms 23:4, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Psalm 68:11.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk19]: In order to know who you are, you have to know whose you are. Listen as Krystal talks about what it means to be a child of God.  Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 1:15-16.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk27]: According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. This devotional provides a biblical view on spiritual disciplines, helping to guard against insanity. Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, 1 Timothy 4:7 Spiritual Discipline List: http://tiny.cc/SpiritualDisciplines

[REPLAY of SmallTalk29] When we lose something valuable, there’s something in us that won’t allow us sit and wait for it to magically appear. We usually go looking for it with all we have. If we are so passionate about finding the things we lose in life, how much more passionate do you think Jesus is about the lost or when we stray away? Listen as Krystal talks about God’s loving pursuit of His children. Scriptures: Luke 19:10; Ezekiel 34:6,11; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 103: 2,4. Click HERE or on the link below for more information about starting a relationship with God: https://www.cru.org/us/en/how-to-know-god/would-you-like-to-know-god-personally.html

[REPLAY OF SmallTalk05] What's on the other side of this pandemic? Listen to "The Other Side" as Krystal talks about how to have joy in the midst of your tests and trails.  James 1:2-3. Hebrews 12:2. Music Credits: When You Wake Up by Diana Taylor

[SmallTalk39] Many times it is hard to see the goodness of God when circumstances are not good. Krystal will talk about how the goodness of God can be found in every situation. Scriptures: Psalm 25:8 (NASB), Psalm 100:5 (NIV), Nahum 1:7 (NIV), Psalm 34:8 (NASB).

[SmallTalk38] Imagine a friendship or marriage without trust. Trust is a crucial element in any healthy relationship. This must also be true in our relationship with God. Listen as Krystal urges the believer to find their hope and trust in Him.   Scriptures: Psalm 33:4-9; 16-1;Psalm 20:7.

[SmallTalk37] Listen as Krystal talks about having certainty in uncertain times. Listeners will be challenged to have an inner posture of trust and reliance on God in order to remain unbothered during these times. Scriptures: Philippians 4:6, Romans 8:28; Psalm 91:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, Daniel 3:17-18.

[SmallTalk36]: Listen as Krystal uses the truths of God's Word to challenge listeners to take a healthy assessment of the influencers in their life.  Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Psalm 1:1-2.

[SmallTalk35] Listeners will discover how they may have inadvertently put God in a box. Krystal will talk about practical ways to unbox God. Scripture: Exodus 16:3, 14-15; Numbers 13:31,33.

[SmallTalk34] The grip is considered fundamental to the game of golf. Krystal will talk about how the quality of your prayers can depend on the grip you have on the request. She will challenge listeners to examine their grip so that God can get the most glory. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:10-11, James 4:3.

[SmallTalk33] Proverbs is a poetical book in the Old Testament. Wisdom is personified as a woman in Proverbs chapter 3. Listen as Krystal talks about wisdom and why every listener should want to know her.  Scripture: Proverbs 3:14-18, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 9:10, Genesis 3:6, 1 Kings 3: 5,11-12, James 1:5.

[SmallTalk32] The enemy is raging war against God’s people and he is aggressively attacking God’s design for sex. Krystal will encourage every listener to fight to protect and restore God’s plan for sex in their life and the life of their love ones. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (NIV)

[SmallTalk31] Christianity is not a DIY (Do it Yourself) project. You don’t have to live this Christian life in your own strength. Listen as Krystal talks about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Scriptures: Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 14:15,16; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 5:18. Click HERE for more information about being filled with the Holy Spirit: http://tiny.cc/HolySpirit

[SmallTalk30] Many times we can get distracted by sin and stray away from God. During these times, God may be asking us the same question he asked Adam in Genesis chapter 3, “where are you”? This devotional will help listeners identify areas in which they have wandered from God and His truths. Scriptures: Genesis 3:9, Proverbs 3:9, Colossians 3:23, James 4:8, Hebrews 2:1.

[SmallTalk29] When we lose something valuable, there’s something in us that won’t allow us sit and wait for it to magically appear. We usually go looking for it with all we have. If we are so passionate about finding the things we lose in life, how much more passionate do you think Jesus is about the lost or when we stray away? Listen as Krystal talks about God’s loving pursuit of His children. Scriptures: Luke 19:10; Ezekiel 34:6,11; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 103: 2,4. Click HERE or on the link below for more information about starting a relationship with God: https://www.cru.org/us/en/how-to-know-god/would-you-like-to-know-god-personally.html

[SmallTalk28]: A search warrant is a legal document authorizing police officers to search a person’s property. A similar idea is found in a prayer by David in Psalm 139. Listen as Krystal challenge listeners to ask God to search their heart and inner life for the purpose of spiritual growth.    Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4; 23-24, Jeremiah 17:9.

[SmallTalk27]: According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. This devotional provides a biblical view on spiritual disciplines, helping to guard against insanity. Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, 1 Timothy 4:7 Spiritual Discipline List: http://tiny.cc/SpiritualDisciplines    

[REPLAY of SmallTalk12]: Everyone has a story to tell. Listen as Krystal talks about the responsibility we have to tell our story. Scriptures: Psalm 107:3; 2 Corinthians 4:9. Music Credit: Summer Impressions by Paul Keane

[REPLAY of SmallTalk16]: God is sufficient. How often do we consider this characteristic of God? There are many aspects of God’s sufficiency. In this devotional, Krystal will talk about Jesus being the sufficient sacrifice and how we can live out this truth. Krystal will hit on topics such as shame and guilt to expose a strategy the enemy uses to deceive believers to live as though they don’t have a resurrected Savior. She will challenge listeners to answer this question: “Are you living like you have a living Savior?” Scriptures- Hebrews 10:3-4, Hebrews 9:12, Romans 8:1, Romans 1:4. Click on the link below if you want to understand how to start a relationship with Christ: https://www.cru.org/us/en/how-to-know-god/would-you-like-to-know-god-personally.html Click on the link below to learn about your next steps as a new believer: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/10-basic-steps.html

[REPLAY of SmallTalk10]: Is God obligated to provide when you are outside of His will? Listen as Krystal talks about how total obedience is the key for God's divine provision.  Genesis 22:2, 8, 13. Ephesians 3:20. Music Credit: Fire and Water by Diana Taylor.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk11]:Social Media has an unfollow/unfriend button that we can use whenever on whomever. Listen as Krystal talks about how we unfollow Jesus by the way we live our lives.  Scriptures: Luke 9:23, John 6:68.  Music Credit: Bridge in the Sky by Alex Stoner. 

[REPLAY of SmallTalk02]: Listen to this devotional as Krystal uses a familiar passage in Luke 17 to encourage us to walk by faith.  Music Credits: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by David Hyde

[SmallTalk26]: Have you ever tasted what you’re cooking and said, “hmm, something is missing?” In this devotional, Krystal will encourage listeners to assess their lives or “taste test” their own lives to see if they are missing a key ingredient. Scriptures: Psalms 100:4, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

[SmallTalk25]: Is the Word of God transforming you? Listen as Krystal talks about the transformative power of the Word of God.  Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 12:2a.

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[SmallTalk24]: The holidays are coming up and that means most of us will be spending more time with our family. Listen as Krystal talks about a biblical perspective of family and challenge listeners to love their family well.  Scriptures: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Hebrews 8:12.

[SmallTalk23]: Think about the day you got your first car. You probably kept it clean and smelling good. As time passed, the new car became old and consequently, contempt and disregard set in. This is something that can easily happen in our relationship with God. Especially, if you’ve been walking with him awhile, disregard can set in and it can become easy to forget to behold the beauty of our Lord. We forget to reverence Him and stand in awe of who He is. Listen as Krystal provides a simple reminder of the beauty we have in our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  Scripture: Psalm 27:4

[SmallTalk22]: God has a plan for your life- that’s the good news! The bad news is, so does Satan- he has a plan too. How often do we think about the enemy’s plan for our lives? We spend a lot of time trying to discover God’s plan for our lives, but have we considered the plans the enemy may have for us? Listen as Krystal talks about the subliminal plans of the enemy.  Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 2:11, James 1:14, Exodus 34:14.

[SmallTalk21]: A scouting report is a detailed description of the opposing team’s approach, tactics, philosophies, strengths, and weaknesses. Krystal will provide something like a scouting report on our enemy. Specifically in this devotional, she will expose the nature and character of the enemy. Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:8,Isaiah 55: 11, Jeremiah 1:12, Romans 8:31b-33-34, John 8:44, 1 Thessalonians 2:18. Reflection Questions: How does remembering that your enemy is an adversary and accuser make you more alert as you go about your day? What has God equipped you with as His child to overcome these characteristics of our enemy?

[SmallTalk20]: Have you been searching for pieces of your identity in Christ? Could you be a victim of identity theft? Krystal will talk about three common strategies the enemy uses to steal your identity. She will also include three forms of identity theft protection.  Scriptures: James 1:17, Romans 12:2, Philippians 3:13.

[SmallTalk19]: In order to know who you are, you have to know whose you are. Listen as Krystal talks about what it means to be a child of God.  Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 1:15-16.

[SmallTalk18]: As Christians, we can find ourselves wearing camouflage (camo)- blending in with the world. Listen as Krystal helps listeners determine if they are wearing camo or if they are standing out for Jesus Christ.  Scriptures: John 15:18-19, Philippians 3:20, Romans 12:9; 1 Peter 3:15.

[SmallTalks17]:Our culture today says, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” How much of this type of thinking has seeped over into our relationship with God? Krystal will challenge listeners to put all their trust in Jesus- He is enough.  Scripture: John 6:35; Mark 10:22.