"That is actually the biggest nightmare that anyone could ever have: You have done a bad thing, and there is no forgiveness for you. But the  best news is...you have done a bad thing (you've maybe done a lot of bad things) and there is forgiveness for you. This is the message of this verse. This is the message of Scripture for us: that Christ has made us acceptable." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode:  We can all struggle at times with feeling unaccepted. Natalie and Vera talk about the specific ways they struggle with feeling unaccepted and the specific ways that Jesus has made them acceptable. Want to know more? Read Chapter 5 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." — Ephesians 2:8

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth and the companion resources (temporary tattoos and prints).

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives.