Ep. 100: Up to This Point the Lord Has Helped!

<p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 100, “Up to This Point the Lord Has Helped!” Kim discusses the importance of pausing and celebrating God’s faithfulness to this point. Samuel erected a memorial stone and named it Ebenezer, which means “the stone of help.” Where do you need to erect a “stone of help”? </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 7:10-17, with the key verse being 12:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">12 Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the Lord has helped us!”</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">BIG NEWS: “A Country Girl in a City World—Loving Jesus” podcast has been renamed “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus.” You will get the same great content, but a new name and a new look. Eventually, there will be a new website that will contain podcast information, Bible study blog posts, and more. </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">PODCAST SUMMARY:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">You can't live a life of obedience to Christ while refusing to leave your comfort zone. </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week. </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">May God honor this personalized scripture prayer in the life of each listener:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Dear Lord,</p> <p class="