Nena Podbury

Nena Podbury es asociada de movilización de oración en la American Bible Society. Originaria del Bronx, sirvió en el ministerio de niños durante 12 años en Sidewalk Sunday School. Nena está casada y tiene dos hijos, Noah y Emilia.

Nena Podbury is a Prayer Mobilization Associate at American Bible Society. Originally from the Bronx, she served in children’s ministry for 12 years doing Sidewalk Sunday School. Nena is married with two children, Noah and Emilia.

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October 2nd, 2015

4 Bible Verses for When Life Feels Empty

Nena Podbury

“When I move, it will all be different, ” I heard my friend say. Hoping to leave her hurt behind in Pennsylvania, she packed her bags for sunny Florida. But I knew even a new home couldn’t solve all her problems. Can you relate to my friend? ...

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August 27th, 2015

3 Prayers for When You Long to Feel Loved

Nena Podbury

You can live without a lot of things in life, but love is not one of them. I believe inside every man and woman is the desire to be loved—a desire to be accepted regardless of shortcomings or weaknesses, a desire to be what I call “someone’s favorite.” But ...

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August 13th, 2015

3 Bible Verses for Restoring a Broken Heart

Nena Podbury

At a young age, many people begin to dream about the excitement of getting engaged. But when I got engaged, I felt terrified. Why? Because I had a secret: I was walking around with a broken heart. After being abandoned by my father—and having already gone through one failed ...

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July 10th, 2015

4 Bible Verses For Coping With A Challenging Childhood

Nena Podbury

My childhood was challenging. I grew up in a tough area in the Bronx where survival was more important than education. Running home from school to avoid fights and gunshots was normal. Then, while already living in a small apartment, my cousins came to live with us after ...

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July 2nd, 2015

5 Bible Verses For When Life Comes Crashing Down

Nena Podbury

I just can’t catch a break! Have you ever experienced a season when you’ve been hit with hard circumstance after hard circumstance? Just when life couldn’t get any worse… WHAM …you get slammed with another challenging situation. You feel as if everything has ...

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June 5th, 2015

3 Psalms for When You Worry About Your Children’s Future

Nena Podbury

I’ve only been a mom for four years—but that doesn’t stop me from worrying about my children’s future. I constantly wonder what the next decade, or even the next year, will hold for them. What profession will they pursue? Will they be able to sustain themselves financially? Will they ...

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May 14th, 2015

3 Prayers For A Loved One Battling Addiction

Nena Podbury

My brother is an alcoholic. For years, this reality has shattered my world. The brother who walked to school with me, played Battleship with me and pretended to be famous singers with me has become someone I often fear. When he turns to alcohol, I worry about riding in ...

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May 1st, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Repairing Your Self Image

Nena Podbury

What happened to her? I can hardly recognize her anymore. Her sweet, pure, childlike beauty has evolved into a done-up mannequin. These were my thoughts as I watched one of my favorite TV shows, which is notorious for recognizing contestants for their talent and ...

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