It's a given. In life we are going to have trials, it's unavoidable. Some of those trials may be self-inflicted, or maybe even disciplinary, but others, well others can make us just feel like victims because we can't figure out what in the world we did to deserve what we are going through. Bible Scriptures and References:1 John 5:3Genesis 37: 1-36The story of Moses is found in the book of Exodus beginning in Chap. 2Acts 16:25-40To learn more about Silvia Davis and to purchase your copy of Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences visit https://www.livingaparable.com

Going through trials and hardships are a part of life, even for Christians. There is no way to live a full life and not go through moments that will test us, push us, challenge us. It may seem impossible but we are to give thanks even during those times, but how? That is the topic of this week's episode and chances are the advice given isn't what you would expect.Listen to learn three different ways that you can put to use today that will help you to become a more positive person who is full of gratitude!Scriptures in this episode are:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Nightbirde's Audition on America's Got Talent: https://youtu.be/CZJvBfoHDk0To purchase your paperback, electronic, or audible copy of Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences or to contact Silvia Davis visit https://www.livingaparable.com

When you stand up for Christ and let others know about your faith, opposition is inevitable. Opposition is a guarantee. Your faith will be challenged. Those who don't believe will mock not only your faith but in worst case scenarios, your intelligence. How do you respond without  meeting their hateful and hurtful words with hateful and hurtful words of your own? How do you keep a calm and level head? How do you refrain from feeling insulted? How do you tell the truth and stand up for the truth without going down a rabbit hole of worthless back-and-forth debate? The answer to all of these questions is, we respond as Christ did.Jesus was always put into situations where He was being questioned by people who didn't believe Him or didn't want to believe Him and were trying to set Him up every chance they got. The way Christ responded to these individuals gives us the perfect example of ways we too can respond today!Scriptures used in this episode in the order they are mentioned:Matthew 12:9-14Mark 7:1-13Isaiah 29:13John 8:3-11Matthew 21:23-27Matthew 7:6Matthew 22:34-39Luke 12:51-53To purchase your paperback, electronic, or audible copy of Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences or to contact Silvia Davis visit https://www.livingaparable.com

Imagine if free will was not a thing. Imagine if everyone loved you because they had no choice not to. Would you really feel loved? The free will God gives us is a gift and it serves a powerful purpose. This episode talks about the power of free will and piggy-backs on last week's episode. Episode Six asks the question, "What would you change in the world if you had God's power.... but you can't take away man's free will." After listening to this episode you may come to the conclusion that even with all of the sin in the world, you just might realize how important it is for man to be able to make their own decisions, even if those decisions are sometimes sinful.Bible verses mentioned in this episode:Joshua 24:15Matthew 13:24-30Matthew 13:36-432 Peter 3:9To learn more about the host, Silvia Davis, and her award-winning book, Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences visit www.livingaparable.comAlso mentioned in this week's episode: www.empressivecandles.com

Today's world can be a scary place. What if you had the power of God? What would you change about the world? With the world's current events in mind it's easy for us to come up with a lot of things we would change.Episode 5 invites you to explore the question a little deeper. In this episode Silvia shares her answer to the question and then shares how the answer gives hope even in a world where things sometimes seem to be coming unhinged.Find out more about host and award-winning author, Silvia Davis at https://www.livingaparable.com

We live in a world where how we "feel" is king, but sometimes how we feel and the things we want to be right can be wrong. Thankfully, we have a book that has withstood the test of time and serves as a guide for all Christians! This podcast is based on award-winning devotional Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences. To learn more about this podcast or to order your copy of the book be sure to visit. https://www.livingaparable.com 

No matter how good of a Christian we try to be we all have those moments when our faith is tested. Have you prayed for something over and over again and you question why God is not answering your prayers? This week's episode will encourage you to hold on to your faith and to keep going forward in prayer during those times you may question if God is listening.This podcast is based on award-winning devotional Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences get your copy today! www.livingaparable.comTo find out more about Small Fiber Neuropathy go to https://www.foundationforpn.org/For a first-hand account of how Small Fiber Neuropathy impacts lives and to join the fight to find a cure, go to https://jenroland.com/2022/04/29/two-young-moms-unite-over-chronic-illness-and-invite-you-to-join-their-fight-for-a-cure/

Trust in God is liberating! It enables us to do more than we ever dreamed we could. It gives us courage, confidence, and happiness. Since we know trusting God is so freeing, why is it also so hard?If you are allowing fear to hold you back from getting more out of life, this is the episode for you! Be bold, trust in the Lord and do AMAZING things with your life.

In this week's account of an unlikely experience we are reminded of God's mercy and His grace. If you are carrying the burden and guilt of past mistakes you've previously repented, take a listen and learn how to ease that burden and finally accept His forgiveness.This podcast is based on award-winning devotional Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences get your copy today! www.livingaparable.com