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It's never too early to prepare children's hearts for the truth of Christ. Today’s guest has a very special devotional you can use to invite them on a journey that impacts their eternity.

Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, my co-host Heather Greer and I, along with our guests, offer personal insight to encourage transparent living from a biblical viewpoint with practical applications. Staying Real with the Holy Spirit’s leading is what we’re all about. We pray today’s episode blesses you.


Today’s guest is Marty Machowski. Marty is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for thirty years. Marty leads Promise Kingdom, the gospel-centered children’s ministry of Covenant Fellowship. He is also the Executive Editor for Children’s Resources at New Growth Press. He is the author of several family devotionals, Sunday School curriculums (including the Gospel Story Curriculum), children’s books, and parenting titles. His latest releases include The Treasure, Angels on Your Side, and The Shadow and the Promise. Marty and his wife, Lois, have six children and several grandchildren. They reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

We’re happy to have Marty Machowski join our conversation as we discuss –Promises Made, Promises Kept – A Different Look at Christmas

Promises Made Promises Kept is for families to read together around Christmas. Tell us more about the unique format and how it is intended to be used.…

What are some of the promises of the Old Testament you share in the book that are kept in the New Testament? Ahaz promise

In addition to reading the devotional each day, what are ways to extend the conversation and go deeper, especially with older children?

Do you have any other tips for families trying to keep the focus on Jesus during the busy Christmas season?

Today’s thought Consideration – Studying the Christmas promises encourages us to treasure the true meaning of Christmas

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Do you have confidence in yourself?

Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here.

As one familiar with speaking in front of an audience, I'm often asked, “Do you ever get nervous about being in front of so many people?”

My resounding reply is, “Absolutely.” I’ve not met anyone immune to bouts of nerves or feelings of inadequacy when giving their best to an audience.

What about you? Though you may not be a professional speaker, you are still called to be the best you daily.

Do you ever find your confidence fading? Be assured you are not alone.

Though the world crowds in with murmurs of unworthiness.

Stay the course.

Raise your head high.

Be reminded that it is for you alone that Christ went to the cross.

“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV).

No matter your circumstance—Hold tight to your confidence in God.

His promises are worthy of your perseverance.

He has you exactly where He needs you.

Take a moment and consider the lives you influence each day.

Whose eyes watch your movements, whose ears listen to your words, whose lives receive the benefit of your actions?

God created you for a purpose.

By design, you are who you are.

As others watch on, let them see Father through you.

Never give up. Never give in.

Always trust in Him to hold faithful to His promises.

Let's journey together.

Praise You, O God.

You set my feet on solid ground.

You give me a heart without fear.

You guide my path and make it straight.

Your Spirit is my Confidence Maker.

Praise You, O my Lord. Hallelujah.

Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves do what it says. James 1:22

May YHWH bless you, keep you, and guide you in all you do. Until next time, this is Linda Goldfarb. I’m so glad we are on this journey together with Father.

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Do you feel God's renewing power?

Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here.

Tis the season of renewal.

In your new season—Hope is at work.

A loved one passes, and a child is born.

A job is lost, and an unexpected opportunity opens.

Hardships hit home, and a chance to serve comes your way.

No matter the season, we can be assured of God's renewing in our lives.

Yet, if we're not alert, we may consider ourselves benched for a season without realizing that—HOPE arrives where your bench is located.

God isn't sitting you out of the game, my friend; He's at work in your waiting and repositioning you for His glory.

Look around.
Opportunity is waiting.

Let’s journey Together.

Praise You, O Lord, for Your mercies are new every morning.

Your wisdom is available for the asking.

You stand at the door and knock.

Give me the strength to open the door and receive You.

Thank You for filling me with Your Spirit so I may walk in Truth.

Hallelujah.

Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves; do what it says. James 1:22

May YHWH bless you, keep you, and guide you in all you do. Until next time, this is Linda Goldfarb, and I’m so glad we are on this journey together with Father.

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