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John 6:68b Deep Dive // Why Jesus Is Worth Following When He Makes You Uncomfortable

What do you do when Jesus says something hard? 📖 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Today’s Episode: Natalie helps us see three ways we respond when the real Jesus makes us uncomfortable: we can reject him, try to change him, or believe him. This episode is a call to faithful honesty. We may not understand everything Jesus says or does. We may feel confused, unsettled, or uncomfortable. But with Peter, we can still say, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” This Month’s Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ John Piper Sermons on this passage: It Is the Spirit that Gives Life & You Have the Words of Eternal Life. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

When Life Feels Unsafe | Matthew 28:20b with Natalie & Nicole

What do you do when you know Jesus is with you, but you don’t feel it? 📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie talks with counselor and author Nicole Zasowski about the safety of Jesus’s presence. Nicole explains that emotional pain often touches either our identity or our sense of safety. And while Scripture speaks directly to both, safety can feel especially complicated because life in this world is not always safe. But Jesus gives us a promise we can cling to: we are never alone. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

You Are Never Alone | Matthew 28:20b with Natalie & Vera

What if the thing we need most is not advice, information, or even the perfect words—but the presence of Jesus? 📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie and Vera talk about the nearness of Jesus and why his promise to be with us always matters so deeply. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Matthew 28:20b Prayer // Living Like Jesus Is With You Always

Take a few quiet minutes to pray through Matthew 28:20b. In the final words of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus gives his followers this promise: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This promise is not only for the first disciples. It is for every follower of Jesus. It is for the whole church. It is for you. In this prayer episode, we confess the ways we forget Jesus is near, the ways we worry like we are alone, and the ways we run after things that cannot satisfy. Then we remember the truth: there is nowhere we can go where he is not with us. This Month's Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Matthew 28:20b Deep Dive // Why Jesus Promises to Be With You Always

What does it mean that Jesus is with us always? 📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Matthew 28:20b and helps us understand why Matthew ends his gospel with this beautiful promise from Jesus. Before we memorize this verse and hold onto it as our own, Natalie walks us through the endings of all four Gospels. Mark leaves us with wonder. Luke gives us careful details. John invites us into personal restoration. And Matthew ends with the Great Commission and the promise of Jesus’s presence. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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100 Verses Memorized // Celebrating God’s Word Together

Natalie and Vera are celebrating a big milestone: The Dwell Differently community has memorized over 100 Bible verses together! 🎉 We look back at some of the verses that have meant the most to us over the years and share the passages we return to at night, the verses we pray over friends, the words we speak over our children, and the truths that have carried us through anxious, weary, or overwhelming seasons. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

July Prayer Episode | LUKE 18:27

Take a few quiet minutes to pray through Luke 18:27. This month’s verse reminds us that what is impossible with man is possible with God. And in context, Jesus is speaking about the most impossible thing of all: salvation. We cannot save ourselves. We cannot earn God’s favor. We cannot justify ourselves before him. But Jesus has done what we never could. In this prayer episode, we confess our sin and self-reliance, thank Jesus for his perfect life, death, and resurrection, and rest in the impossible salvation he has made possible for us. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Can God Really Do Impossible Things? | Luke 18:27 with Natalie & Vera

Do you believe God can do impossible things? In this episode of the Dwell Differently podcast, Natalie Abbott and Vera talk about Luke 18:27 and the God who can do what we cannot. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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Why Hope Feels So Vulnerable | Luke 18:27 // Nicole Zasowski

Why can hope feel so scary? "Jesus Replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'” — Luke 18:27 Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott talks with counselor and author Nicole Zasowski about Luke 18:27 and the vulnerability of believing God for impossible things. Nicole shares why many of us keep our expectations low, how gratitude helps us remember God’s faithfulness, and what it looks like to trust God when the outcome we want still feels far away. Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Find out more at NicoleZasowski.com. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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Luke 18:27 Deep Dive // Why Salvation Is Impossible Without God

Why is salvation impossible for us? And what has Jesus done to make it possible? "Jesus Replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'” — Luke 18:27 Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Luke 18 and helps us understand one of Jesus’s most hope-filled—and often misunderstood—statements. We often use this verse when life feels difficult or overwhelming. But in its original context, Jesus is talking about something even bigger: salvation. We cannot make ourselves right with God. We cannot earn his favor or fix our own souls. Natalie walks us through the stories surrounding Luke 18:27, including the Pharisee and the tax collector, the rich ruler, and Zacchaeus. You’ll be reminded that salvation is not something we achieve through good behavior, hard work, or religious effort. It is the impossible gift God has made possible through Jesus. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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God Planted You in This Season | Ecclesiastes 3:1 // Hanna Seymour

What do you do when life feels like too much? In today's episode, Natalie talks with Hanna Seymour about Ecclesiastes 3:1. The busy seasons, the hard seasons, and the comfort of knowing God is in control. This Month's Memory Verse: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/ Resources from Today's Episode: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin All of Me by Cheryl Marshall Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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Living in the Season You’re In | Ecclesiastes 3:1 with Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz

Are you living in the season God has you in? Today, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the temptation to live in the past or for the future instead of receiving the present season from the Lord. Together, they reflect on nostalgia, discontentment, future hopes, and the deeper longing we all have for eternity with Jesus. This Month's Memory Verse: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/ Resources from Today's Episode: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin All of Me by Cheryl Marshall Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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Seasons Change. Jesus Doesn’t. // Emily Jensen on Ecclesiastes 3:1

What do we do when a season is ending? This week, Natalie talks with Emily Jensen about Ecclesiastes 3:1, big life changes, and trusting God when something familiar comes to a close. Emily shares about ending Risen Motherhood, learning to rest, and remembering that while seasons change, Jesus never does. This Month's Memory Verse: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/ Resources from Today's Episode: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin All of Me by Cheryl Marshall Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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Ecclesiastes 3:1 Deep Dive // Why God Allows Different Seasons in Your Life

Why do difficult seasons exist? And what is God doing in them? 📖 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." — Ecclesiastes 3:1 Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 3 and helps us understand one of the Bible's most well-known—and often misunderstood—verses. While this passage is often quoted as a source of comfort, its original context is surprisingly honest about life's hardships, disappointments, and uncertainties. Natalie walks us through the wisdom literature of Scripture, explains the unique message of Ecclesiastes, and shows how God's goodness shines through even the most difficult seasons. You'll be encouraged to trust God's timing, rest in His sovereignty, and remember that He is making everything beautiful in its time. Whether you're walking through grief, uncertainty, transition, joy, or celebration, this episode will remind you that God is present in every season and faithfully working all things toward His good purposes. This Month's Memory Verse: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/ Resources from Today's Episode: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin - https://crossway.org/womenofthewordbook All of Me by Cheryl Marshall - https://bit.ly/DDAllofMe Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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The Morning Shift that Will Change Your Days // Jennifer Dukes Lee

"We come to [God] to ask for help. And what does he do so generously? He gives us his power through his strength. And it doesn't matter how "little" the thing is, he doesn't just care about the "capital B," big things in our lives. He cares about it all. His door is always open." — Jennifer Dukes Lee Today's Episode: What if you started your day by asking God for help? Like every single day, before your feet hit the floor? What might shift for you...in a good way? This is the question Jennifer Dukes Lee is asking us to consider. She lays a firm foundation of the biblical precedent for relying on God. But her own stories are what will compel you to really consider the fruit of asking God for help—not just in the big things, but in every thing, every day. You'll walk away with a renewed sense of the deep care of God for you and a fresh willingness to ask him for help each morning. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16 Today's guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, speaker, and morning evangelist from Iowa. She is the author of several books, including How to Love Your Morning, Growing Slow, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. Links from today's show: Check out all things Jennifer Dukes Lee at jenniferdukeslee.com. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI. Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Don't You Know You Need Power? // Natalie & Vera

"Are we willing to turn to our Good Father and say, 'Will you strengthen me by the power of your Spirit in my innermost being, because I can't?'" — Vera Schmitz Today's episode: You need the power of God at work in you! In this episode the Dwell sisters, Natalie and Vera, are talking about praying for God to work powerfully in us. They share their own experiences and insights of how God has worked mightily in their lives. Whether you're navigating a hectic season, trying to be perfect, battling anxiety, or simply seeking renewed strength, this episode will challenge you to stop trusting in your own efforts—and instead, receive God's power to strengthen you in your innermost being. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16 Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review! Links from today's show: Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI. Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

The Blessing in Our Failures // Abbey Wedgeworth

"All those moments when we are like, 'I'm not the girl for the job,' those are the exact moments when God is reminding us that the ministry is his, not ours. That's a mercy, and those are the times to ask for strength." — Abbey Wedgeworth Today's Episode: If you ever feel like you're messing everything up, you're not alone. Today Natalie is chatting honestly with Abbey Wedgeworth about their own failings, limitations, and doubts and how God has met them with his mercy and strength. Abbey gives helpful, simple ways that we can identify our limitations, work to live within them, and pray for God to give us strength. She encourages us to take that next step—even just setting aside 10 minutes to allow God to work in our lives. You'll be inspired to set aside the goal of perfectionism, embrace your own limits and experience the strength only God can give us. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16 Today's guest: Abbey Wedgeworth is a Bible teacher, speaker and writer. She is the author of Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God’s Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage (a Christian Book Award finalist), as well as the nine-book children’s series, Training Young Hearts. She is known for her popular parenting reels on Instagram (@abbeywedgeworth) and enjoys serving and teaching in her local church as well as at conferences, retreats and conventions. Abbey and her husband, David, live in the South Carolina lowcountry, where she homeschools their three young sons. Links from today's show: Check out all things Abbey Wedgeworth at www.abbeywedgeworth.com. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI. Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Ephesians 3:16 Deep Dive // How to Pray for God's Power

"We are weak. We are weary. We are limited...We need the power of God in us to give us strength through the Holy Spirit in our inner being." — Natalie Abbott Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie teaches us not only how but also why we should pray for God's power to work in our lives and the lives of those around us. She walks us through the massive, accessible, intimate power that is God wants to give his people (as seen in Ephesians 3:14-21)—sharing her own experience of a time when she desperately needed it. She also unpacks the six things that God's power accomplishes in us. You won't want to miss out on this episode! You'll not only walk away knowing the promises of God, but encouraged to make them your own. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16 Get all the Dwell merch: On sale now at DwellDifferently.com. Links from today's show: Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI. Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Good Change Is Coming // Natalie & Vera

"Not all things continue on forever and ever until the end of time...Over the last couple of years we were like...'Is this the right thing to be doing? Or is there something different that God has for us?'" — Vera Schmitz Today's episode: How do you know when it's time for a change? In this episode, Vera and Natalie are discussing the big changes on the horizon for themselves and for Dwell Differently. They talk about how they knew it was time for a change, what the changes are, and what's staying the same—most especially their calling and passion for helping people know God through his Word! You'll hear powerful testimonies of how God has worked in people's lives, about the importance of seasons of rest, and their plans for what's next. More than that, you'll be encouraged to listen to God in the changing seasons of your own life. Links from today's show: Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account. Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

How Can I Be Saved? // Malcolm Yarnell

"We need Jesus. We can't do it on our own. So turn. And whoever will call upon the name of Christ, you will be saved." — Malcolm Yarnell Today's Episode: “How can I be saved?” According to seminary professor and pastor Malcolm Yarnell, there is no more important question a person can ask. In this episode, he shares his own compelling story along with years of helping others wrestle with that very question. With clarity and compassion, Malcolm unpacks our deep need for Jesus—showing how his life, death, and resurrection are our only true hope. You’ll hear deep theological truths presented in accessible and winsome ways. This conversation will not only deepen your hope in Jesus—it will inspire you to share that hope with others. This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12 Today's guest: Malcolm Yarnell serves the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention as research professor of theology at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and as editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology. He also serves the Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas, as teaching pastor. He is a member of the Commission on Baptist Doctrine and Christian Unity with the Baptist World Alliance, is affiliated with numerous research institutes and publishing projects, and mentors dozens of PhD students. Links from today's show: Check out Malcom's Theology for Every Person series. Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org/theheartofchristforsinners with a free Crossway Plus account. Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!