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March 18, 2024 16 mins

Guest Mabel Ninan shares her powerful story of moving 8,000 miles away from her home country of India to the United States shortly after getting married. The drastic life change left her feeling lonely, lost, and without purpose or joy for several years. Mabel opens up about the spiritual crisis she went through and how rededicating herself to Bible study reignited her passion for God. She discusses the pivotal realization that as Christians, we are just foreigners and aliens on this earth - our true home is in heaven. Mabel provides practical advice for keeping an eternal perspective, trusting God during uncertain times, and staying connected to His purpose for your life no matter where you find yourself. Whether you've gone through a big life transition or are just struggling with Purpose, Mabel's inspirational words will encourage you to push into joy.

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0:00 - Introduction 

1:30 - Guest Mabel Ninen's story of moving 8,000 miles and feeling lost
 
6:45 - How Mabel rediscovered joy through Bible study

11:20 - Realizing Earth is not our permanent home

15:10 - Practical tips for keeping trust in God during uncertain times

19:45 - Prayer for having faith to walk with God

23:20 - Keeping an eternal perspective during suffering  

27:15 - About Mabel's book "Far From Home"

30:00 - Closing thoughts and blessing

Linda Evans Shepherd is an international speaker and a best-selling author of 38 books including Praying Through the Hard Times. She is the CEO and founder of Right to the Heart Ministries which includes the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Arise Esther Movement, Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotionals.
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