Why is it, then, when God says, “Be kind” or “Be holy,” that we bristle, as though he wants to spoil our happiness and dreams of success?

God loves us all with an everlasting love, desiring only our good.  

Why is it, then, when God says, “Be kind” or “Be holy,” that we bristle, as though he wants to spoil our happiness and dreams of success?
God loves us all with an everlasting love, desiring only our good.

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Heartbeat

Got a minute? That’s all it takes to listen to HEARTBEAT, a podcast with plain talk about real life. Brought to you by The Salvation Army, HEARTBEAT offers Christian insights on everyday issues. Learn more about the show and our hosts at www.salvationarmysoundcast.org.

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Have you ever felt stuck spiritually? Maybe you want a deeper prayer life, but when it’s time to pray, you don’t know where to begin or what to say. In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we’re reminded that growing spiritually doesn’t require perfect words or complicated routines. It starts with simply showing up consistently before God.

Takeaways from this episode:
Why many Christians feel stuck in prayer
The importance of consistency over perfection
How creating a dedicated space can help build spiritual rhythms
Why guided devotions and prayer apps can be helpful tools

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Have you ever felt stuck spiritually? Maybe you want a deeper prayer life, but when it&rsquo;s time to pray, you don&rsquo;t know where to begin or what to say. In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we&rsquo;re reminded that growing spiritually doesn&rsquo;t require perfect words or complicated routines. It starts with simply showing up consistently before God.
Takeaways from this episode:
<ul data-start="919" data-end="1204">
<li data-section-id="1anezcd" data-start="919" data-end="961">Why many Christians feel stuck in prayer</li>
<li data-section-id="1xm8ztj" data-start="962" data-end="1009">The importance of consistency over perfection</li>
<li data-section-id="1lr6wi8" data-start="1010" data-end="1075">How creating a dedicated space can help build spiritual rhythms</li>
<li data-section-id="hjct5p" data-start="1076" data-end="1135">Why guided devotions and prayer apps can be helpful tools</li>
</ul>
👉 Don&rsquo;t forget: You can also download our free devotional, &ldquo;Mind, Body &amp; Soul,&rdquo; designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.
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Building a Simple Rhythm of Prayer

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As young Christians, many of us pray for dramatic miracles, unmistakable signs, and big moments where God moves in obvious ways. But over time, our faith often matures into something deeper. A desire to simply know that God is present in the ordinary moments of life.

In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on the story of Ruth and the quiet, faithful ways God works through uncertainty, loss, routine, and waiting. Ruth’s story doesn’t begin with a miracle. It begins in hardship. Yet even in the ordinary details of daily life, God was actively weaving together redemption and hope.

Takeaways from this episode:
What the Book of Ruth teaches about God’s quiet faithfulness
Why God often works through ordinary moments
Encouragement for seasons of uncertainty and struggle
The reminder that God is present even when life feels routine

👉 Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.

 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Learn more about HEARTBEAT- https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/heartbeat

As young Christians, many of us pray for dramatic miracles, unmistakable signs, and big moments where God moves in obvious ways. But over time, our faith often matures into something deeper. A desire to simply know that God is present in the ordinary moments of life.
In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on the story of Ruth and the quiet, faithful ways God works through uncertainty, loss, routine, and waiting. Ruth&rsquo;s story doesn&rsquo;t begin with a miracle. It begins in hardship. Yet even in the ordinary details of daily life, God was actively weaving together redemption and hope.
Takeaways from this episode:
<ul data-start="815" data-end="1087">
<li data-section-id="13hqfng" data-start="858" data-end="920">What the Book of Ruth teaches about God&rsquo;s quiet faithfulness</li>
<li data-section-id="r3g3my" data-start="921" data-end="967">Why God often works through ordinary moments</li>
<li data-section-id="114xe8f" data-start="968" data-end="1023">Encouragement for seasons of uncertainty and struggle</li>
<li data-section-id="1jzo6cm" data-start="1024" data-end="1087">The reminder that God is present even when life feels routine</li>
</ul>
👉 Don&rsquo;t forget: You can also download our free devotional, &ldquo;Mind, Body &amp; Soul,&rdquo; designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.
&nbsp;<a href="https://mailchi.mp/uss.salvationarmy.org/newsletter-english?utm_campaign=button_list_FREEDEVOTIONAL&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=later-linkinbio&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMnu6tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4OXh1cG0yNEtZMGpGNThXAR5bBS8f1CAKk8XiI1CRLlPNf-eeuICEGbiBntf1FLfV3Q2M6G6n1HZFDVgUXQ_aem_kyc3621sgL4wT9UdFCrpTQ">CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP</a>
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What Ruth Teaches Us About Everyday Faith

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Failure has a way of feeling heavier as we get older. As children, encouragement often comes quickly after disappointment. But as adults, failure can feel isolating, personal, and difficult to talk about. 

In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we’re reminded that failure is not proof that God is finished with us. Throughout Scripture, God continually works through imperfect people- people who struggled, failed, doubted, and still found redemption and purpose in Him.

Takeaways from this episode:
How God meets us in disappointment and setbacks
The reminder that failure is part of being human
Examples throughout Scripture of God using imperfect people
Why your mistakes and disappointments are not the end of your story

👉 Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.

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Failure has a way of feeling heavier as we get older. As children, encouragement often comes quickly after disappointment. But as adults, failure can feel isolating, personal, and difficult to talk about.&nbsp;
In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we&rsquo;re reminded that failure is not proof that God is finished with us. Throughout Scripture, God continually works through imperfect people- people who struggled, failed, doubted, and still found redemption and purpose in Him.
Takeaways from this episode:
<ul data-start="912" data-end="1185">
<li data-section-id="1nbxslb" data-start="953" data-end="1002">How God meets us in disappointment and setbacks</li>
<li data-section-id="rec8p6" data-start="1003" data-end="1053">The reminder that failure is part of being human</li>
<li data-section-id="mhumak" data-start="1054" data-end="1115">Examples throughout Scripture of God using imperfect people</li>
<li data-section-id="1umlzdz" data-start="1116" data-end="1185">Why your mistakes and disappointments are not the end of your story</li>
</ul>
👉 Don&rsquo;t forget: You can also download our free devotional, &ldquo;Mind, Body &amp; Soul,&rdquo; designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.
&nbsp;<a href="https://mailchi.mp/uss.salvationarmy.org/newsletter-english?utm_campaign=button_list_FREEDEVOTIONAL&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=later-linkinbio&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMnu6tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4OXh1cG0yNEtZMGpGNThXAR5bBS8f1CAKk8XiI1CRLlPNf-eeuICEGbiBntf1FLfV3Q2M6G6n1HZFDVgUXQ_aem_kyc3621sgL4wT9UdFCrpTQ">CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP</a>
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God Still Works Through Imperfect People

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