Grace and Gratitude Devotionshttp://MendyKelley.comRedeemed by His grace, guided and sustained by His Word, and still growing in His love every day. My faith was lovingly planted and nurtured by my sweet mother, Donna, a woman of unwavering strength and prayer whose steadfast love for Christ shaped the woman I’ve become; and I want to share the Love of Jesus with you.
]]>enChristianityGrace And Gratitude Devotions with Mendyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47956208c36cab259a76863dd6cb1663.jpgGrace and Gratitude Devotionshttp://MendyKelley.comMon, 10 Nov 2025 11:20:16 +0000Mendy KelleyMendy Kelleymail@mendykelley.comJust a girl who loves Jesus. Redeemed by His grace, guided and sustained by His Word, and still growing in His love every day. My faith was lovingly planted and nurtured by my sweet mother, Donna, a woman of unwavering strength and prayer whose...Redeemed by His grace, guided and sustained by His Word, and still growing in His love every day. My faith was lovingly planted and nurtured by my sweet mother, Donna, a woman of unwavering strength and prayer whose steadfast love for Christ shaped the woman I’ve become; and I want to share the Love of Jesus with you.
]]>cleanepisodicE34.23-God's Promiseshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e34-23-god-s-promises--55721050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55721050Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:40:02 +0000Mendy KelleyThere are between two and eight thousand promises in the Bible. Do all of them apply to us today? Let's look together and discuss a few of God's promises.524bible,christlike,godspromises,promise,scriptureclean134fullE33.23 - Things God Hateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e33-23-things-god-hates--54526716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54526716Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyDid you know there are things God hates? How does that work with us knowing "God Is Love?" Lets look at Scripture together and find out.573godislove,love,scripture,sinsclean133fullE32.23 - Jesus and Forgivenesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e32-23-jesus-and-forgiveness--54478067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54478067Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:03 +0000Mendy KelleyJesus has the power to forgive our sins.613forgineness,jesus,scripture,sinnersclean132fullE31.23 - Why Worrying Is Wastefulhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e31-23-why-worrying-is-wasteful--54476882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54476882Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyAre you a worrier? Do you let stress consume your life? Let's see what Scripture has to say about worrying.653anxiety,scripture,worryingclean131fullE30.23 - God's Creation: The Worldhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e30-23-god-s-creation-the-world--54464804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54464804Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyGod created the world from nothing. He spoke and it was!427creation,heavenandearth,nature,worldclean130fullE29.23 - How to Study the Biblehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e29-23-how-to-study-the-bible--54463527
  • Prayerfully
  • Warily
  • Hungrily
  • Daily
  • Attentively
  • Objectively
  • Submissively/Humbly
  • Expetancy
  • Lovingly
    • ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54463527Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:10:01 +0000Mendy Kelley- Prayerfully - Warily - Hungrily - Daily - Attentively - Objectively - Submissively/Humbly - Expetancy - Lovingly
  • Prayerfully
  • Warily
  • Hungrily
  • Daily
  • Attentively
  • Objectively
  • Submissively/Humbly
  • Expetancy
  • Lovingly
    • ]]>    512bible,daily,godsword,scripture,studyclean129full    E28.23 - What Is Hell Likehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e28-23-what-is-hell-like--54306370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54306370Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyAre you a Christ follower? Will you be spending eternity in Heaven at the feet of God or will you be in the depths of Hell with Satan?632eternity,fireylake,hell,scriptureclean128fullE27.23 - God's Holinesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e27-23-god-s-holiness--54305751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54305751Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:45:02 +0000Mendy KelleyWhen people speak of God, they often mention his love, his power, or his grace. Rarely do they speak of his holiness. Let's look together what this really means for Christ followers.365godscallforourlives,holiness,holy,scriptureclean127fullE26.23 - The Good Shepherdhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e26-23-the-good-shepherd--54140610“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54140610Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:20:01 +0000Mendy KelleyJesus said “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them,...“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”]]>564goodshepherd,lambofgod,scriptureclean126fullE25.23 - Seeking The Vinehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e25-23-seeking-the-vine--54132970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54132970Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:03 +0000Mendy KelleyWhat does it mean to be pruned? Have you been pruned by God. Let's see what scripture says about seeking the one true vine.528pruning,scripture,seekingthevineclean125fullE24.23 - Choose to Blesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e24-23-choose-to-bless--54103064Choose To BlessFew things can zap our energy like anger and resentment. Whether it's a snarky social-medial post, relentless rush-hour traffic, or a painful memory we can't seem to shake, bitterness can blindside us in a heartbeat. If unkind thought begin playing in your head, just remember: God's Word is a different soundtrack altogether, and you have a choice about what you're listening to! The next time frustration toward someone hits, take those thoughts captive. You can turn down the grumbles and turn up the grace. Speak these work aloud - even a whisper will do - while you hold that person in your heart: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit" (Philemon 1:25). Let the power of His Word set you free.


    MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS BE WITH EVERYONE. (REVELATION 22:21)
    B.I.B.L.E = Biblical Instruction Before Leaving Earth
    Scripture Reading
    • II Timothy 4:22
    • II Corinthians 10:5
    • Romans 12:14
    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54103064Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:03 +0000Mendy KelleyChoose To BlessFew things can zap our energy like anger and resentment. Whether it's a snarky social-medial post, relentless rush-hour traffic, or a painful memory we can't seem to shake, bitterness can blindside us in a heartbeat. If unkind thought...Choose To BlessFew things can zap our energy like anger and resentment. Whether it's a snarky social-medial post, relentless rush-hour traffic, or a painful memory we can't seem to shake, bitterness can blindside us in a heartbeat. If unkind thought begin playing in your head, just remember: God's Word is a different soundtrack altogether, and you have a choice about what you're listening to! The next time frustration toward someone hits, take those thoughts captive. You can turn down the grumbles and turn up the grace. Speak these work aloud - even a whisper will do - while you hold that person in your heart: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit" (Philemon 1:25). Let the power of His Word set you free.


    MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS BE WITH EVERYONE. (REVELATION 22:21)
    B.I.B.L.E = Biblical Instruction Before Leaving Earth
    Scripture Reading
    • II Timothy 4:22
    • II Corinthians 10:5
    • Romans 12:14
    ]]>    816bless,blessing,scripture,throwbackclean124full    E23.23 - Full Armor of Godhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e23-23-full-armor-of-god--54035933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54035933Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:05:01 +0000Mendy KelleyHave you heard "Suit up with the armor of God?" Do you know what that means. Let's look together and arm ourselves with God's armor.836godsarmor,godsword,scrupture,truthclean123fullE22.23 - Everlasting Joyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e22-23-everlasting-joy--54034269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54034269Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:10:02 +0000Mendy KelleyWhat's the true meaning of Everlasting Joy? Let's find out together.480everlasting,gift,jesus,joy,scriptureclean122fullE21.23 - Carrying Guilthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e21-23-carrying-guilt--54026197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54026197Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:30:01 +0000Mendy KelleyLet's talk about what Scripture says about harboring guilt.593forgiveness,guilt,holybible,loveletter,scriptureclean121fullE20.23 - When Life Gives You Lemonshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e20-23-when-life-gives-you-lemons--54022608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54022608Wed, 31 May 2023 12:05:01 +0000Mendy KelleyHave you ever received a basket of lemons in life. Have you made poor choices that affect your daily walk with the Lord. Let's see what Scripture says about our problems and as Christ-followers, how we should carry on.559problems,scripture,trialsclean120fullE19.23 - Living Intentionallyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e19-23-living-intentionally--54018540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54018540Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:03 +0000Mendy KelleyAre you living intentionally? Let's explore passages in Ephesians to see what Scripture has to say.814intentionally,living,obedient,scriptureclean119fullE18.23 - What is Gracehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e18-23-what-is-grace--54012474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54012474Mon, 29 May 2023 12:05:01 +0000Mendy KelleyLet's look together to see what Scripture says about Grace.537bible,god,grace,love,scriptureclean118fullE17.23 - Mass & Social Mediahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e17-23-mass-social-media--54010819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54010819Sun, 28 May 2023 12:10:02 +0000Mendy KelleyDo you struggle with walking inthe life God wants for you? Is ungodly social/media content bombarding you? Let's look together to see what scripture says about social and mass media.657godslife,hearts,scripture,socialmediaclean117fullE16.23 - Bible Studyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e16-23-bible-study--539770782) How to study the Bible]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53977078Sat, 27 May 2023 12:15:01 +0000Mendy Kelley1) Things you may not know about the Bible 2) How to study the Bible2) How to study the Bible]]>576bible,scripture,studyclean116fullE15.23 - Revelationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e15-23-revelation--53944820
    Written c. AD 85-95 by the apostle John on the island of Patmos to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey.)

    It's purpose is to give hope to persecuted Christians and to provide a vision of hrist's return.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53944820Fri, 26 May 2023 12:05:01 +0000Mendy KelleyVisions that reveal God's glory and trihmph! Written c. AD 85-95 by the apostle John on the island of Patmos to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey.) It's purpose is to give hope to persecuted Christians and to provide a vision of...
    Written c. AD 85-95 by the apostle John on the island of Patmos to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey.)

    It's purpose is to give hope to persecuted Christians and to provide a vision of hrist's return.]]>    329bible,revelation,scriptureclean115full    E14.23 - Other Epistleshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e14-23-other-epistles--53944139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53944139Thu, 25 May 2023 12:15:02 +0000Mendy KelleyHebrews - James - 1 Peter - 2 Peter - 1 John - 2 John - 3 John & Jude438bible,epistles,newtestament,scriptureclean114fullE13.23 - Apostle Paul's Key Teachingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-23-apostle-paul-s-key-teachings--53935007
    • SIN is the universal human condition.
    • THE LAW shows us our sin.
    • JUSTIFICATION comes through faith in Christ.
    • THE GRACE of God saves us.
    • RIGHTEOUSNESS is given by God.
    • CHRIST is Lord over all.
    • THE HOLY SPIRIT is the believer's guide.
    • THE CHURCH is diverse, but unified.
    • PRAYER is essential for all believers.
    • LOVE is the most important quality.
    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53935007Wed, 24 May 2023 12:10:02 +0000Mendy KelleyKey Teachings: - SIN is the universal human condition. - THE LAW shows us our sin. - JUSTIFICATION comes through faith in Christ. - THE GRACE of God saves us. - RIGHTEOUSNESS is given by God. - CHRIST is Lord over all. - THE HOLY SPIRIT is the...
    • SIN is the universal human condition.
    • THE LAW shows us our sin.
    • JUSTIFICATION comes through faith in Christ.
    • THE GRACE of God saves us.
    • RIGHTEOUSNESS is given by God.
    • CHRIST is Lord over all.
    • THE HOLY SPIRIT is the believer's guide.
    • THE CHURCH is diverse, but unified.
    • PRAYER is essential for all believers.
    • LOVE is the most important quality.
    ]]>    583keyteaching,paul,scriptureclean113full    E12.23 - Paul's Epistles, Part Threehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e12-23-paul-s-epistles-part-three--53934517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53934517Tue, 23 May 2023 12:05:02 +0000Mendy Kelley1 Thimoty - 2 Thimothy - Titus - Philemon296clean112fullE11.23 - Paul's Epistles, Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e11-23-paul-s-epistles-part-two--53934422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53934422Mon, 22 May 2023 12:30:02 +0000Mendy KelleyEphesians - Philippians - Colossians - 1 Thessalonians - 2 Thessalonians439clean111fullE10.23 - Paul's Epistles, Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e10-23-paul-s-epistles-part-one--53934179Romans - 1 Corinthians - 2 Corinthians - Galations

    The epistles (letters) make up twenty-one of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. The epistles explain the effects of Jesus' ministry, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the spread of the gospel.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53934179Sun, 21 May 2023 12:15:02 +0000Mendy KelleyApostle Paul's Epistles (Letters) Romans - 1 Corinthians - 2 Corinthians - Galations The epistles (letters) make up twenty-one of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. The epistles explain the effects of Jesus' ministry, the coming of the Holy...Romans - 1 Corinthians - 2 Corinthians - Galations

    The epistles (letters) make up twenty-one of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. The epistles explain the effects of Jesus' ministry, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the spread of the gospel.]]>    365epistles,life,paul,scriptureclean110full    E09.23 - Gospels & Actshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e09-23-gospels-acts--53933430
    The word gospel comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means "good news." TGhe Gospels tell the good news about the actions and teachings of Jesus. God's promises to his people in the Old Tgestament are now fulfilled in Jesus. We do not find only one story about Jesus, rather we have four: Matthew, Mark, Lule, and John.

    The books of Acts is a natural continuation of the Gospels. The good news of Jesus continues in the work of Jesus' disciples, first in Jerusalem and then throughtout the world. Similar tot he Historical Books in the Old Testament, Acts gives identity to God's people today by showing us how God's mission spread to all people and nations.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53933430Sat, 20 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyMatthew - Mark - Luke - John & Acts The word gospel comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means "good news." TGhe Gospels tell the good news about the actions and teachings of Jesus. God's promises to his people in the Old Tgestament are...
    The word gospel comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means "good news." TGhe Gospels tell the good news about the actions and teachings of Jesus. God's promises to his people in the Old Tgestament are now fulfilled in Jesus. We do not find only one story about Jesus, rather we have four: Matthew, Mark, Lule, and John.

    The books of Acts is a natural continuation of the Gospels. The good news of Jesus continues in the work of Jesus' disciples, first in Jerusalem and then throughtout the world. Similar tot he Historical Books in the Old Testament, Acts gives identity to God's people today by showing us how God's mission spread to all people and nations.]]>    519bible,gospels,newtestament,scriptureclean19full    E08.23 - Prophetic Books: Minor Prophets Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e08-23-prophetic-books-minor-prophets-part-two--53931193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53931193Fri, 19 May 2023 16:05:27 +0000Mendy KelleyNaham - Habakkuk - Zephaniah - Haggai - Zechariah - Malachi514bible,devotions,prophecy,scriptureclean18fullE07.23 - Prophetic Books: Minor Prophets Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e07-23-prophetic-books-minor-prophets-part-one--53754878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754878Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyHosea - Joel - Amos - Obadiah - Jonah - Micah384bible,jesus,prophetic,scriptureclean17fullE06.23 - Prophetic Books: Major Prophetshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e06-23-prophetic-books-major-prophets--53754797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754797Sat, 06 May 2023 19:30:01 +0000Mendy KelleyIsaiah - Jeremiah - Lamentations - Ezekiel - Daniel402bible,jesus,lessons,prophetic,scriptureclean16fullE05.23 - Poetry & Wisdom Bookshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e05-23-poetry-wisdom-books--53754725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754725Fri, 05 May 2023 19:08:45 +0000Mendy KelleyJob - Psalms - Proverbs - Ecclesiastes - Song of Songs335bible,jesus,poetry,scripture,wisdomclean15fullE04.23 - Historical Books Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e04-23-historical-books-part-two--53699773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53699773Wed, 03 May 2023 10:25:01 +0000Mendy Kelley2 Kings - 1 Chronicles - 2 Chronicles - Ezra - Nehemiah - Esther466bible,historical,oldtestament,scriptureclean14fullE03.23 - Historical Books Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e03-23-historical-books-part-one--53699725
    The Historical books of the Bible pick up where the Pentateuch era ends. In these books we'll find (1) Moses has died on Mt. Nebo, just outside the Promised Land; (2) The Israelites are poised at the edge of the Promised Land; and, (3) Joshua has been chosen to lead the people.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53699725Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Mendy KelleyJoshua - Judges - Ruth - 1 Samuel - 2 Smauel - 1 Kings The Historical books of the Bible pick up where the Pentateuch era ends. In these books we'll find (1) Moses has died on Mt. Nebo, just outside the Promised Land; (2) The Israelites are poised at...
    The Historical books of the Bible pick up where the Pentateuch era ends. In these books we'll find (1) Moses has died on Mt. Nebo, just outside the Promised Land; (2) The Israelites are poised at the edge of the Promised Land; and, (3) Joshua has been chosen to lead the people.]]>    575bible,historical,noah,promisedland,scriptureclean13full    E02 - Pentateuch Bookshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e02-pentateuch-books--53699238Pentateuch Books, the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
    • The word Pentateuch comes from the Greek word that means "five scrolls."
    • In Hebrew, these books are known as the Torah, which means "law" or "instruction."
    • It is God's instruction for a nation learning to be God's people.
    These five books are the cornerstone for the rest of the Bible. They explain:
    • The origin of the universe, of the nations, and of God's people
    • The need for God's direct intervention in human history - human sin.
    • How God acts in the lives of his people.
    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53699238Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:42:54 +0000Mendy KelleyLet's learn about the Books of the Bible and their purpose. In this episode, we'll explore the Pentateuch Books, the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. - The word Pentateuch comes from the Greek word...Pentateuch Books, the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
    • The word Pentateuch comes from the Greek word that means "five scrolls."
    • In Hebrew, these books are known as the Torah, which means "law" or "instruction."
    • It is God's instruction for a nation learning to be God's people.
    These five books are the cornerstone for the rest of the Bible. They explain:
    • The origin of the universe, of the nations, and of God's people
    • The need for God's direct intervention in human history - human sin.
    • How God acts in the lives of his people.
    ]]>    576bible,learnaboutthebible,pentateuchbooksclean12full    E01 - Plan of Salvationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e01-plan-of-salvation--53699227
    • Forgiveness
    • Available
    • Impossible
    • Turn
    • Heaven
    How can you have God's forgiveness, heaven, and eternal life? How can Jesus become your personal Lord and Savior? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for firgiveness; and by taking your first step of faith: Forsaking All, I TRUST HIM.

    Prayer of Salvation:
    Lord Jesus, I know I'm a sinner and have not lived in your presence. I have displeased You in so many ways. I believe you died for my sins and only through faith and Your death and resurrection can I now be forgiven. I want to trun from my sinful ways and ask You into my heart and life as my Lord and Savior. From this day forward, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. Amen.

    Plug into a church and fellowship with other Christ followers. Let you family and friends know of your important decision.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53699227Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:42:00 +0000Mendy KelleyWhat does it take to go to Heaven? It's simple and can be done through F.A.I.T.H. - Forgiveness - Available - Impossible - Turn - Heaven How can you have God's forgiveness, heaven, and eternal life? How can Jesus become your personal Lord and Savior?...
    • Forgiveness
    • Available
    • Impossible
    • Turn
    • Heaven
    How can you have God's forgiveness, heaven, and eternal life? How can Jesus become your personal Lord and Savior? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for firgiveness; and by taking your first step of faith: Forsaking All, I TRUST HIM.

    Prayer of Salvation:
    Lord Jesus, I know I'm a sinner and have not lived in your presence. I have displeased You in so many ways. I believe you died for my sins and only through faith and Your death and resurrection can I now be forgiven. I want to trun from my sinful ways and ask You into my heart and life as my Lord and Savior. From this day forward, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. Amen.

    Plug into a church and fellowship with other Christ followers. Let you family and friends know of your important decision.]]>    614christian,godsplanforus,salvation,whatdoesittakeclean11full