Bedtime Bible Stories for Adults

Friends, I know I say this all the time, but I'm so excited about this episode! I have been planning it ever since The Healing Power of Jesus episodes, so for THREE years! Tonight we cover some of the amazing miracles of Jesus that don't involve healing, but involve provision, creation, and His authority over the entire world--even nature. Two of my favorites are when Jesus calms the storm and when He walks on water.I've always struggled with fear, but the past couple of weeks have really tested me. And I'm trying to lean into these moments when Jesus asks His disciples, "Why were you afraid?" I want His peace... the one that can't be explained. I pray for that all the time.The first miracle is when Jesus turns the water into wine at the wedding of Cana. We have heard this one before in the episode called The Arrival of the Messiah, but I had to include it here as well. After all, it was His first miracle! I hope you enjoy.We are reading:John 2:1-11 - Water to WineLuke 5:1-11 - The Catch of FishMark 4:35-41 - Jesus Calms the StormMark 6:30-44; John 6:8-9, 14-15 - Jesus Feeds the 5,000Matthew 14:23-33 - Jesus Walks on WaterMark 8:1-13 - Jesus Feeds the 4,000Matthew 17:24-27 - The Coin in the Fish's MouthMark 11:12-25 - The Fig Tree Withers (feat. Jesus Flipping Tables!)John 21:1-14 - The Catch of 153 FishThank you to Jen, Samantha, Sheila, Camille, DeAnne, Lisa, and Robert for your support of the podcast! A special thank you to Kelley, Matthew, Kelly, and Casady for your generous donations!If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin. For Venmo, please use@Heather-C-Crespin. 10% of any donations I receive goes to the church. Follow us on Instagram! @BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

Friends... my heart is heavy. There have been so many senseless tragedies in the last few weeks. We know as believers that the world will get worse as we get closer to the end of time. We mourn, but we don't mourn as the rest of the world does. We keep the faith. The good news is this life is not the end. We all have the gift of eternal life, and all we have to do is accept it. Praise God for our Savior, JESUS. We reached a milestone of 50,000 followers since the last episode! God is working and people are being reached. Thank you so much for all of your prayers, comments, shares, and donations. They are such a blessing and motivation. I hope these chapters from Psalms will bring you some peace. The 23rd Psalm is my favorite and I often recite it to myself. We will fear no evil because God is with us!We are reading chapters 4, 23, 27, 34, 46, 62, 91, 121, and 139. All are read in the NIV except for chapter 23 which is read in NKJV.If you have felt blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hcharltoncrespin. I had a request for a different method other than PayPal, so for Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

We had a recent request for the book of Habakkuk, and interestingly enough, my devotional was recently about Habakkuk, and a pastor mentioned the prophet as well. I took it as a sign.A lot of us struggle with anxiety and trust, and the book of Habakkuk encourages us to rejoice in the Lord, trusting Him even when everything else fails or seems like it's going wrong.I wanted to mention that I try to prepare a new episode every two weeks, but because of my health struggles with chronic illness, I won't always make that personal goal. I don't like to overshare about my journey or make it about me, but my life is very different now than it was 3 years ago. I live in survival mode. There were times when I was recording that I had to stop because of shortness of breath and presyncope, and I would cry and ask God to let me finish the episode. God is so good and has given me progress and is helping me get answers! I've also had setbacks along the way.This podcast has given me a ministry and a purpose, and for that I am extremely thankful. I believe that He will heal me in His perfect timing. I share this because I want you all to know that I am doing my best and recording as much as I can. It's more work than I realized when I started, but I love it and I am blessed to do it! Thank you all so much for listening and for letting God use me to help you sleep.If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to ⁠paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin⁠. I had a request for a different method other than PayPal, so for Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

In Ephesians chapters 4 through 6, we read practical instructions for how believers should live in response to God's grace. Key teachings include living with unity and love, putting of the "old self," Godly relationships, and the armor of God. This includes the famous instructions for husbands and wives. I have really enjoyed Ephesians and hope you have as well.If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to ⁠paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin⁠. I had a request for a different method other than PayPal, so for Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. 10% of any donations I receive goes to the church. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there, including "fur" moms and those longing to be moms. It is bittersweet tonight as we wrap up the amazing story of Job. God finally speaks and addresses Job and his friends. The ending will give you so much hope! Praise God that He makes all things new and works everything out for our good.At the beginning of the episode, I share a little bit about my Job season and one of my "whys." I became suddenly chronically ill at the very end of August 2022. It's been quite the journey and the scariest years of my life. I won't go into too much detail but I've been to the ER several times (for the first time in my life) and at times thought I was dying. Insomnia was one of numerous symptoms and I knew that the lack of sleep was preventing my healing. I started searching for Bible stories that I could fall asleep to, but I could never find exactly what I was looking for. I felt this tug on my heart (God) and this push, telling me that I should start my own. A few months later, Bedtime Bible Stories for Adults was born. There have been challenging moments since shortness of breath is one of my symptoms, but praise God that is improving! I look back now and see how far I've come. I'm working with a functional doctor and working on reframing my thoughts and my brain. Your messages bring me so much encouragement (and tears!). Thank you for your prayers, your donations, and for sharing how the podcast has helped you. I appreciate all of you.We are reading Job 38 through 42.If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin. For Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. 10% of any donations I receive goes to the church. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

Part 4 begins with Job speaking again, followed by a response from his friend, Bildad. After that, Job shares his final words with his friends and his final defense. I imagine he is exhausted from trying to justify himself to his friends and calling out to God.My favorite chapter of this episode is chapter 26. Job describes God's powerful works as Creator of the universe. Then he says, "And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?" (Emphasis added.) What profound, impactful words. Gives me chills!We are reading Job chapters 23 through 31. There are two parts left!If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin. For Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. 10% of any donations I receive goes to the church. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults⁠ 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: ⁠https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f⁠ Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERC⁠https://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton⁠