Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.
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Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.
She Gave Everything: The Powerful Lesson of the Widow's Offering
My Bible Life
19 minutes 5 seconds
6 months ago
She Gave Everything: The Powerful Lesson of the Widow's Offering
What does it mean to truly give from the heart? In this inspiring episode of My Bible Life with Vanessa Upkins, we dive deep into Mark 12:41–44 — the story of a poor widow who gave everything she had. Jesus watched the crowd giving at the temple and highlighted this unnamed woman’s small offering as the greatest gift, because it came from a place of complete trust and surrender.
This Bible study will challenge your understanding of sacrifice, faith, and true generosity. It’s not about how much you give but how much it costs you. Whether you’re navigating a season of financial difficulty, spiritual growth, or deeper commitment, this message will meet you where you are and call you higher.
📖 In this episode, you will learn:
What this short passage reveals about Jesus’ heart for the overlooked and marginalized?
Why was the widow’s offering more valuable than all the wealthy donations?
How can we apply this lesson to our own lives today?
Why does authentic faith often require us to give beyond comfort?
💬 Challenge Questions:
What does “giving your all” look like in your current season?
Have you ever held back because you thought what you had wasn’t valuable enough?
How can you give sacrificially this week—time, talent, or treasure?
🙏 Let’s live a faith that gives like the widow did — not out of abundance, but from a heart of total surrender.
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My Bible Life
Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.
