Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Sin plays a central role in the Christian faith, but what is it, really? In today’s episode, we discuss the definition of sin, and Dot explains how it’s sinful to desire something when we know it’s wrong. We also describe how acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for our sins can help us build deeper connections with God and with each other. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this conversation! Episode RecapStart by writing down James 4:17(0:14)Today we’ll continue a discussion Kara and Dot had recently about sin (0:42)What is sin? (3:54)Is desire itself a sin? (5:20)When God places something on your heart and you don’t obey, that is sin. (12:09)If you’re feeling disconnected from God, check your heart and see if there’s sin you need to deal with (14:40)It’s important to call sin what it is so that God can come in and work on our hearts (21:29)When we’re aware of our sin, we can have more grace toward other people (25:36)Sin doesn’t change God, but it destroys us (27:14) Dot will be speaking at Cup of Joy Ministries annual Breathe Retreat January 21-23, 2022 at The Cove in Asheville, NC. The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration is open now! Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

Show Notes

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Sin plays a central role in the Christian faith, but what is it, really? In today’s episode, we discuss the definition of sin, and Dot explains how it’s sinful to desire something when we know it’s wrong. We also describe how acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for our sins can help us build deeper connections with God and with each other. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this conversation!


 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down James 4:17(0:14)
  • Today we’ll continue a discussion Kara and Dot had recently about sin (0:42)
  • What is sin? (3:54)
  • Is desire itself a sin? (5:20)
  • When God places something on your heart and you don’t obey, that is sin. (12:09)
  • If you’re feeling disconnected from God, check your heart and see if there’s sin you need to deal with (14:40)
  • It’s important to call sin what it is so that God can come in and work on our hearts (21:29)
  • When we’re aware of our sin, we can have more grace toward other people (25:36)
  • Sin doesn’t change God, but it destroys us (27:14)


 

Dot will be speaking at Cup of Joy Ministries annual Breathe Retreat January 21-23, 2022 at The Cove in Asheville, NC. The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration is open now!


 

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com


 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

 


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

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What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?

Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.

Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.