{"id":5061,"date":"2020-10-01T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T17:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpmu.azurewebsites.net\/nlt\/?p=5061"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:18:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:18:48","slug":"inspire-prayer-bible-ambassador-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/2020\/10\/01\/inspire-prayer-bible-ambassador-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspire Prayer Bible Ambassador Spotlight: Riley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5070\" width=\"416\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/1-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption>: Ri<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We <em>all<\/em> are influencers. Every single one of us. If we\nfollow Jesus, we have been given a platform\u2014whether it is in our homes, at the\noffice, at school, or even in the dentist\u2019s office! Recently, a lady on social\nmedia brought her over-stuffed, beautiful journaling Bible to the dentist\u2019s\nwaiting room to Bible journal before her appointment. To her surprise, her\nBible gave her the opportunity to talk about her faith when she normally\nwouldn\u2019t have been bold enough to initiate a conversation about God. Her Bible naturally\nopened up the opportunity to share about him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyndale author Emma Mae Jenkins\ninvites young girls to step into God\u2019s calling and live in ALL CAPS in her\namazing book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/search?keyword=all%20caps%20you&amp;utm_source=TBU%20All-Caps%20YOU%20link&amp;utm_medium=October%202020&amp;utm_campaign=Inspire%20Bible\"><em>ALL-CAPS\nYOU<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo live in ALL CAPS is to give attention and to tune in to\nthe words that God has spoken, even when the words of the world sound loud. In\nthe Lord we lack no good thing. We are fully loved, fully chosen, and fully\nknown by God, therefore we can fully be who he has called us to be\u2014we can truly\nlive our lives in ALL CAPS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-Ambassador.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5062\" width=\"146\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-Ambassador.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-Ambassador-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Riley\nis one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/p\/inspire-prayer-bible-nlt\/9781496424099?utm_source=TBU%20Inspire%20Prayer%20colorful%20link&amp;utm_medium=October%202020&amp;utm_campaign=Inspire%20Bible\"><em>Inspire\nPrayer Bible<\/em><\/a>\nAmbassadors. We asked her to tell us a little bit about herself in the\ninterview below. She and so many other Bible journalers know how to live\nthe ALL CAPS life. We are ambassadors for Christ (VERSE) and God has chosen\npeople of all ages to draw others into greater awareness of his abounding love\nand grace and truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the course of the next several months we are going to\nshine the spotlight on some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/p\/inspire-prayer-bible-nlt\/9781496424075?utm_source=TBU%20Inspire%20Prayer%20gold%20link&amp;utm_medium=October%202020&amp;utm_campaign=Inspire%20Bible\"><em>Inspire Prayer Bible<\/em><\/a> Ambassadors as\na way to encourage all of us to keep living boldly for Jesus and to shine his\nlight brightly wherever God has us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RILEY: Raised on Sweet Tea\nand Four Wheelers (and Jesus, of course!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of your\nfavorite hobbies? (Besides Bible journaling in your <em>Inspire Bible<\/em>, of\ncourse!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\nenjoy mud riding and laughing with my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" width=\"264\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-1-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell us when you first\nencountered God and how your choice to follow him has impacted your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\nfirst encountered God by growing up in a Christian household, and my choice to\nfollow him has changed my life because I\u2019ve become a better person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who (or what) has had the\nbiggest influence on helping you grow in your faith?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My parents and my<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/p\/inspire-prayer-bible-nlt\/9781496424099?utm_source=TBU%20Inspire%20Prayer%20colorful%20link&amp;utm_medium=October%202020&amp;utm_campaign=Inspire%20Bible\"> <em>Inspire Bible<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How has Bible journaling\nimpacted your faith?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bible\nJournaling has impacted and improved my life by bringing me closer to the Lord\u2019s\nWord in a fun and creative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5065\" width=\"267\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-2.jpg 638w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-2-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When did you first start\nBible journaling?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April\n14, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have any tips to share\nabout how to stay close to God each day?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\nRead your Bible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\nPray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\nWorship God<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is your favorite person\nin the Bible and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus,\nbecause he died on the cross for our sins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Bible verse would you\nlike to encourage others with today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Philippians\n4:13: \u201cFor I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5066\" width=\"281\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-3-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you like to say a\nprayer for the person reading this right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear\nLord, I pray for the person who is reading this right now. I hope with my words\nand encouragement that they will become closer to your Word, their faith will\ngrow strong, and they will become a Christian who rejoices in your Word. In\nJesus\u2019 name I pray, amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be inspired! <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QtzJux\">@theinspirebible<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Riley! <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2YB6zOM\">@biblejournaling.faith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5067\" width=\"246\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Riley-photo-4-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>May Riley\u2019s story be an encouragement to stay in the Word,\non our knees, and eager to share the hope for which God has planted in our\nhearts as we trust in him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God\u2019s wonderful grace.\u201d Colossians 1:6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyndale.com\/sites\/inspirebible\/?utm_source=TBU%20October%206%202020&amp;utm_medium=Link%20to%20Inspire%20Bible%20website&amp;utm_campaign=Inspire\">Learn more about the <em>Inspire Bible <\/em>line.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TYNDALE<\/em>, Tyndale\u2019s quill logo, <em>New Living Translation<\/em>, <em>NLT<\/em>, the New Living Translation logo, <em>Inspire<\/em>, and <em>LeatherLike<\/em> are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Ministries. Extrabiblical artwork, cover design, and product design of <em>Inspire<\/em> copyright \u00a9 2017 by Three Streams Publishers, Ltd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all are influencers. Every single one of us. If we follow Jesus, we have been given a platform\u2014whether it is in our homes, at the office, at school, or even in the dentist\u2019s office! 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