Telling the Truth for Women on Oneplace.com: Recent Episodes
Jill Briscoe
Telling the Truth exists to make available sound biblical teaching, practically applied, with a view to producing lives that glorify God and draw people to Christ. The whole of our ministry is to encourage, console, strengthen, teach, and train.
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Is worshiping God the central focus of your life? Well, if it isn’t, it should be. In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the book of Exodus and focuses on the tabernacle that Moses built to help us gain a better understanding of what it really means to worship God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
What kind of spiritual gifts do you have? For many of us, it’s hard to know. But it’s easier than you think to discover the wonderful gifts God has given you. In this message, Jill explains how by just looking at our lives and our day to day activities we can discover how to use our talents for God’s will and purposes.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Most of us can think of a time when we had a craving for something sweet… a cookie, ice cream, or a brownie. For some, this kind of craving can result in an internal battle. The flesh says yes, but the mind may be thinking of the ramifications and may want to say no. The same is true with the sin in our lives. The mind may understand that it's a bad thing to do, but the body may just react and sin out of habit or discouragement. In this message, Jill shares how we can combat sin and be holy.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Many of us live a Christian life that’s like a saggy bed. We’re rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we’ve accepted Christ, and we know we’re going to heaven when we die. But we sag in the middle. So how do we fix the sag? In this message, Jill helps us learn to obey and apply what the Bible teaches so that we can grow in our faith.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Often times, you'll hear runners talk about the "wall" they hit when they are running. They can either stop running or push through the wall. Although it's hard to push through the wall, the reward is great because they usually experience a surge of energy and feel like they could run forever. As Christians, we can hit a "wall" that makes us feel stuck in our Christian walk. Although it's hard to push through it, when we do, we see a huge growth spurt. In this message, Jill explains how we can push through our "wall" to grow as a Christian.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
When you think of witnessing, what comes to mind? Many think witnessing is scary and intimidating. Others think it’s something that just pastors and ministry leaders should do. But God believes witnessing is everyone’s job, and He has given each and every one of us the tools to do it. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to witness.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
How are you pouring into those younger than yourself? What kind of legacy are you building to leave for your children? Jill Briscoe takes us to Proverbs 31:1-9 to ponder the words King Lemuel wrote fondly about his mother and the faith she passed along to him.Whatever age or stage we’re at, God calls us to be a blessing to the next generation. The gifts God has given us never age, and they’re supposed to be used. Jill encourages us to start loving, teaching, and praying for the younger ones coming along. The impact will be not only on the next generation, but for eternity!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
The fields are ready—people are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we’re waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there’s an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soil—taking God’s truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
When you come to familiar Scriptures, do you tend to pass them by? Most of us have heard Psalm 23, describing the Shepherd’s relationship with His sheep. Take time and allow the Lord to give you a fresh revelation on these verses as Jill Briscoe shares her heart and perspective on one of her favorite passages in Scripture.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
If someone were to ask you today what your purpose in life is, would you be able to confidently answer?Finding your life’s purpose can be challenging. As Christians, we know our primary calling is to follow Jesus, but how are we supposed to be practically spending our days?In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds you that God has a specific plan for your life—and it’s never too late to figure out what it is. Jesus wants you to join Him on the grand adventure He has in store for your life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
How do you know what love looks like? Maybe you grew up in a household of care and support, and you feel you have a pretty good grasp on the concept. But maybe you’ve experienced some painful relationships, and you really struggle to know what love truly is.In this message, Jill Briscoe points out the beautiful ways you can understand love as it’s described in Scripture. You’ll learn how to receive love from God and others and how to allow Christ to express love through you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Sometimes life knocks us down. We fail, make mistakes, and fall flat on our face. But while we can’t always keep ourselves from falling, we can control what happens next.In this message, Jill Briscoe shares how when we fall, we have the opportunity to experience restoration through Jesus—but only if we’re willing to stand up again.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longings—sometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is there a “good” thing distracting you from loving Jesus? It can be tempting to dedicate yourself to busyness and miss one of the most important things Jesus asks of you—love. Good things are absolutely worthless without love.In this message, Jill Briscoe studies the story of Martha and Mary to uncover the choice that’s yours to make in order to love Jesus with all your heart, soul, and strength.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Are you struggling to love someone in your life right now who hurt or betrayed you? And yet God asks you to project the unfailing love He has for you to people in your world. How do you do that? Do you even want to try and love someone you find unlovable?In this message, Jill Briscoe will help you learn to surrender and depend on God as the ultimate authority that fuels your ability to love and draw people to Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is there a difference between a healthy self-image and pride? We read in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that while knowledge “puffs up,” love “builds up.”How do you put your gifts and God-given potential to use and remain humble in the process? How can you be confident and assured in God’s leading and not entertain a high view of yourself?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from Scripture to show you how to balance this so you’re free to forget yourself and focus instead on other people and the work God has for you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today’s culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don’t want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that’s harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner?In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We’re often tempted to live our lives out of our emotions where ugly things like frustration, anger, jealousy, and impatience rise to the surface. But love is patient. Love wins over difficult people. Love wins over unlovable people. But it’s never something we can do in our own strength.In this message, Jill Briscoe explores patience as an outpouring of love and why allowing God to teach us long-suffering will transform the gift of love we give to others into a kindness the world seldom sees.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Our greatest human need is love—to know we’re loved and able to give love in return. But in our broken world, some of us have been so hurt that we’ve lost the ability to receive and give love—from God and others.In this message, Jill Briscoe shows how God’s love is deeper, bigger, unconditional, and endless. It’s not a feeling but an action. And when we let the Holy Spirit heal us and work in us, we can once again become vulnerable enough to open our hearts to God’s love—and in turn reflect His love out to other people.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it’s all about getting God’s perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever “burden” God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it!Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Effective ministry will not happen if the ones who are seeking to minister have lost their cutting edge. In building the Kingdom, it is critical to stay spiritually sharp – to depend on Christ to do His work through us. The question is knowing how to do that.This is the first part in Jill's two-part series on the spiritual art of leadership.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Can you say with certainty that you believe God is working out His greater purposes for you? Do you believe He can bring beauty out of the most hideous situations?Job’s story demonstrates the undeniable beauty that God can bring out of darkness. In this message, Jill shares how, as a result of our troubles, we can experience beauty like never before.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Are you ever tempted to blame yourself for your suffering? Satan wants us to believe that hardships are punishment for our sin—but nothing could be further from the truth. Christ suffered the consequences of our sin so we don’t have to.In this message, Jill looks to the book of Job to explain how—in the midst of our turmoil—we can live above Satan’s lies and live in light of the Truth instead.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Words can sting. We’ve all, at some point, experienced the pain that comes from harsh criticism. So what do you do when you’ve been deeply hurt by the words of a stranger, an authoritative figure, or—worst of all—a loved one you greatly trust?Job experienced this, as his greatest comforters suddenly became his greatest critics. But what we see in Job’s story is how God can use criticism to teach us a valuable, life-changing lesson.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Will you stay faithful to God even when your world is crumbling around you? Suffering puts us in a vulnerable state for Satan’s attacks. He roams the earth, waiting to pounce until we’re weak and at our breaking point.We see this all throughout the book of Job. Satan prowls about, teases him, and uses individuals in Job’s life to criticize and hurt him. In this message, Jill teaches us how we can cope with Satan’s attacks and come out of the battle victorious.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is there a difference between a healthy self-image and pride? We read in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that while knowledge puffs up, love builds up.How do you put your gifts and God-given potential to use and remain humble in the process? How can you be confident and assured in God’s leading and not entertain a high view of yourself?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from Scripture to show you how to balance this so you’re free to forget yourself and focus instead on other people and the work God has for you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today’s culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don’t want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that’s harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner?In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We’re often tempted to live our lives out of our emotions where ugly things like frustration, anger, jealousy, and impatience rise to the surface. But love is patient. Love wins over difficult people. Love wins over unlovable people. But it’s never something we can do in our own strength.In this message, Jill Briscoe explores patience as an outpouring of love and why allowing God to teach us long-suffering will transform the gift of love we give to others into a kindness the world seldom sees.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Our greatest human need is loveto know we’re loved and able to give love in return. But in our broken world, some of us have been so hurt that we’ve lost the ability to receive and give lovefrom God and others.In this message, Jill Briscoe shows how God’s love is deeper, bigger, unconditional, and endless. It’s not a feeling but an action. And when we let the Holy Spirit heal us and work in us, we can once again become vulnerable enough to open our hearts to God’s loveand in turn reflect His love out to other people.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Does anyone ever ask, How are you? and you reply, Well, under the circumstances. The problem is that’s exactly where we are livingunder the circumstances! How do we rise above the adversity and sing a song of praise? From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Jill Briscoe shows us how Hannah, under very difficult circumstances, found the secret.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian’s prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus’ model prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn’t matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, Let’s talk. What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Splinters, thorns, prickers. It doesn’t matter what they are called, they hurt and get under your skin! Life in our world is filled with thorns: difficult relationships, illness, loss of loved ones, broken promises. The Bible tells us that even the Apostle Paul and God Himself in Jesus struggled under the bite of thorns. But God does not allow thorns in our lives without providing sufficient grace to live in the prickly mess. What Satan intends to push us down often results in pushing us to our knees in front of God’s throne instead. You who wore my thorns that I may know Your gracepierced by my sin that I may see Your faceloved and forgiven from shame and deep disgrace. You wore my thorns. You wore my thorns. (from Jill’s poem You Wore My Thorns copyright 2003)To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Why is a walk in a garden so relaxing? Because we were created to live in God’s garden of perfection, forever. Unfortunately, as the story goes, Adam and Eve made a fatal error and were forced to make their home in the garden of sin instead, where nothing is perfect or peaceful. But remember, this is God’s story! God came looking for Adam and Eve after they disobeyed. And in His grace, He still comes looking for us today. Jill Briscoe takes us through biblical examples of God’s saving grace and how He offers us a way to His riches through Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you tried to carry all of your groceries into the house in one trip so you didn't have to go back out to the car? Your arms are aching, the bags are pinching your fingers, and the food is beginning to slide out. But you keep moving, hoping to get everything into the kitchen before the bags break! Now imagine that someone in your family came out as you were unloading your bags and offered to carry them so you could sit down to rest. You probably wouldn't turn them down! Well, Jesus has made this offerHe wants to carry our burdens. We just need to say yes. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth.Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not.This message includes Jill reading her poem, Judge Jesus.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you have friends and family who have not yet accepted the Lord? Knowing that our time on earth could end at any moment, are you worried about them spending eternity in the outer darkness called hell?Jill insists that if hell is a real existence and there’s a possibility that our unbelieving loved ones may end up there, it is a crucial matter to discuss. She dives into this controversial topic: Is there a second chance to accept Christ after death?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What is hell? How could a loving God create such a horrible place and then be willing to send His creation there? Jill agrees that these are normal thoughts to have, but she uses a number of passages to change our perspective on the matter.The greatest fall came when God’s highest angel wanted to take His place and therefore was thrown out of heaven; hell was created as this angel’s new home. Hell was never created by God for man, but if we choose to reject Him, this dreadful place becomes our eternal home.This is message includes Jill’s poem The Wish Wand.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone’s promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The Holy Spirit can do amazing things within us, if we let Him. In this message Jill explains how we can let the Spirit change us, how we can develop the Spirit’s character, how we can respond to the Spirit’s call, and so much more. Learning these things can help us walk in the Spiritnot the fleshso we can have a positive impact on the lives of those around us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We are called to live by the Spirit so we can overcome the desires of our sinful nature. But how do we do that?In this message, Jill helps us understand what it means to live by the Spirit by examining the "fruits of the flesh" and then looking at the first three fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Whenever God does anything big, He does it through His Spirit. For example, when God created the Heavens and the Earth, He did so through the power of His Spirit. If the Spirit is capable of doing such huge things, just imagine what the Spirit can do in our livesif we let Him.In this message, Jill encourages each of us to examine our own life and see the fruit of the Spirit.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Living in obedience, walking after Him, and seeing people come to Christ through our Godly actions are all ways we can bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Would you say this describes your spiritual life?This message by Jill will help you understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide your spiritual life so you will bear much fruit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus spent a lot of time while He was here on earth teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit. As a result, the New Testament is full of promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit being our protector, teacher, and counselor.In this message, Jill looks into John 15 to discuss how God is the vine and we are the branches.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We’ve all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path to finding our peace with Jesus and making peace with others. It’s an important topicbecause we can’t mend our marriages, settle family conflicts, or resolve issues with others if we don’t truly understand what having peace means. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Luke is the only Gospel writer who records this part of Jesus' life. Jesus is now a pre-adolescent. These years are known as "the silent years."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness. But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn?One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah, one of Jill's favorite books in the Bible. Jill teaches about the character of God by sharing how He cared for the Israelites and Isaiah, but she also shares practical stories from her many years of ministry to illustrate God's promise to shelter us when things get difficult.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Imagine opening a door to heaven and seeing God on His glorious throne. That’s something the prophet Isaiah was blessed to see, and it changed his understanding of God forever!In this message, Jill Briscoe highlights God’s life-changing character as revealed in Isaiah’s heavenly visionencouraging you to answer His call in faith and worship.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We belong to God because He created us. He loves us, and it pains Him when we when we go after other lovers. He longs for us to turn from our worldly ways and run into His arms."Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It’s the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The Word of God tells us that there are two life roadsone leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Are you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you’ve lost your spiritual edge, and there’s nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge. Ask yourself honestlyhave you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism, willfulness, laziness, or just plain selfishness? Be encouraged that the lost ax is not the end of the storyit can be found, with God’s help!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Some of the most well-known Bible characters had bad daysjust as we do. No matter what your struggle may be todaydepression, low self-esteem, bitterness, disappointment, anger, jealousy, weariness, even a lost will to livethere is a person in the Bible who felt those exact same feelings. Jill takes us through this familiar story to reveal the Father's heart.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure. In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longingssometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How do you survive hard times and even flourish in your relationship with God? Jill Briscoe teaches about how our relationship with the Lord can be strengthened because ofand duringhard times.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Time and time again, Jill Briscoe has met and ministered to suffering people. Many of them have experienced trials we cannot even comprehend. In this stirring message on the trials of Job, Jill shares what she has learned from the examples of those who responded rightly to suffering.Jill shares her own struggles with waiting through difficult situations and overcoming the temptation to think that if God doesn’t answer prayers the way we want, God isn’t good. Jill shows us how we can learn to say, like Job, I will accept it, as from a good God, and allow our situation to increase our faith and dependence on our Redeemer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Whether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it’s important to root ourselves in prayer.In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strongespecially when we are in the midst of the fight.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Many of us have times in our lives where we feel we’ve lost our spiritual effectiveness. This can happen in a number of ways. Maybe our disciplines have gone awry, our habits have slipped, our priorities changed, or we’ve let worry, pride or selfishness get in the way.In this message, Jill explains what happens when we lose our spiritual effectiveness, and she shares the steps we can take to retrieve it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When we pray, most of us spend a lot of time praying for ourselves, our family, and our friends. But did you know there is a lot more that God wants us to pray about?In this message, Jill uses the story of the little pot of oil to explain how we can let the Holy Spirit guide us in our prayer life so that God can work in our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever felt like you’re running out of prayers? Maybe you’re disappointed with God because you prayed so hard and the prayer wasn’t answered. Or maybe you’ve just run out of spiritual energy, or you’re in a bad situation in your life and you don’t know how you are going to get through it.In this message, Jill talks about what happens when we feel like we have no prayers left to give, and she offers tools for getting through it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In the story of Elijah, God answers Elijah’s prayer and sends fire from heaven down to Elijah’s altar, in order to show the people of Israel that He is the one and only true God. This is just one example of how God answers prayer.In this message, Jill uses the analogy of an altar and describes twelve components that make up our relationship with God. It’s a way of helping us understand how God can send fire down to our altars to answer our prayers.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It’s easy to get discouraged when we’re praying for a family member or a loved one and we just don’t see God answering our prayers. In those times, we might tend to tell God how and when He should answer the prayer instead of having faith that His answer to our prayers might be in a way or at a time that is different than we imaginebut better!In this message, Jill gives us the example of Elijah and the widow and her son at Zarephath. Sharing her own personal stories, Jill encourages us to keep praying for our loved ones in any circumstances.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When we think of the heroes of the faith, we tend to focus on the tasks they accomplished and the people they encouragedbut the things they accomplished on their feet wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t spent time on their knees in prayer. Even Elijah had to start somewhere! He was a shepherd in a small town who cultivated the hidden life of prayer before God called him to change his world.In this message, Jill walks us through Elijah’s story, before the majestic displays of God’s glory on Mount Carmel, to a life fueled by prayer and trust in the Lord.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How’s your prayer life? Are your prayers childish, easily distracted, unfocused and lacking in passion, seeing prayer as a way to get what you want? Or are they heartfelt, fervent, and effective prayer that works?Drawing from the prophet Elijah’s fervent prayer life and his prayers for rain in a drought, Jill guides us in becoming great pray-ers and encourages us that effective prayer takes time and work but is completely worthwhile.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What is God’s will for my life? It’s a serious question that is asked by believers of all ages facing all kinds of decisions and uncertainty. As Jill Briscoe explains, you cannot know the will of God until you find God and get to know Him personallyor at least slow down long enough for Him to find you! God does not intend for His will to be a mystery to us. In fact, He makes it perfectly clear in His Word. What can we learn from the stories of the Bible from how Jesus handled certain situations? A great deal! Through this teaching, you’ll learn how you can know God’s will for your life and then begin to apply it in practical ways. Are you ready to surrender your plans if it means you will accomplish His?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever witnessed someone growing in their faith and then suddenly there is a horrible spiritual attack? Jesus warned there is an enemy of the harvestcrows that are bent on snatching the seeds scattered in the fields before strong roots can take hold.We may not like to think about it, but Satan is eager to discourage and snatch away believers. In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages all the saints to get in the fight, disciple those around them, and help people grow strong roots in their faith.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It’s easy to see when a garden needs watering. The plant leaves begin to wilt, the ground becomes dry, and cracks appear. And if the plants aren’t tended to, they’re at risk of withering and dying.It’s the same with people who need Jesus. In this message, Jill Briscoe helps us understand what’s at risk and asks us to dedicate ourselves to impacting people in our sphere of influence.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Can an orchid grow in a putrid and smoldering garbage pile? Yes, and it has. That’s the power of life within the seed. And so it is with the Good News. Are you all out for Jesus, scattering news of Him wherever you go, no matter how dirty or unwelcoming the circumstance might be?In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages us to believe that God’s Word will always find good soil. It’s up to us to take advantage of every opportunity so that the fields will be ready for someone to come along and harvest to the glory of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When you come to familiar Scriptures, do you tend to pass them by? Most of us have heard Psalm 23, describing the Shepherd’s relationship with His sheep. Take time and allow the Lord to give you a fresh revelation on these verses as Jill Briscoe shares her heart and perspective on one of her favorite passages in Scripture.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, Keep goingyou can do it! In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God coach us and find contentment in every circumstance.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What people come to mind when thinking of those who have a servant attitude? Missionaries? Pastors? Yourself? Do you think that having a humble attitude is important? The apostle Paul had a servant heart and attitude. He continually gave himself away to benefit those around him. As a result, he was able to bring many people to Christ. We can impact those around us just as Paul did if we learn the spiritual art of humility. In this message, Jill explains how having a self-sacrificing attitude can impact others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they’re alone, the fear and sadness take over and they break down.Much of the apostle Paul’s life was spent sufferingmost of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance.This spiritual art of contentment was something Paul learnedand it wasn’t easy. In this message, Jill uses Paul’s life as an example of how we can learn contentmentalong with joy and peace of mind no matter what we’re going through.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
A woman's identity is revealed in Creation, obscured by the Fall, but renewed in Redemption.What does that say about her role in the home, family, church, and workplace? Jill offers a Christian point of view on this hotly debated issue.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever noticed how kids try to hide things they've done wronga broken family heirloom, a bad report card, or a dent in the car? As much as he or she tries to hide the mistake, most often the parents find out. The same is true of our sin. As much as we try to bury our sin, God always knows about it. But how do we confront it?In this message by Jill, she teaches us what to do with sin so that we can make God the true ruler of our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill Briscoe will freely admit that even as a Christian, she struggles with worryand she's not alone. Battling against worry and reclaiming the energy and abundant life that worry steals from us is a daily battle for so many people. Are you ready to learn how to rule worrisome situations and not be ruled by them?In this message, Jill shares the turning point in her life when she finally felt the worry war pivot in her favorand it had a lot to do with studying the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Life is full of many battlesbig and small. An unexpected death, a bad relationship, or a rebellious teenager can lead to emotional battles that cause us pain and despair. It can be tough to understand how we'll get through it.In this message, Jill explores the life of Joshua and shows us how God helps us fight and win our battles.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We all can remember a time in our lives when we felt inadequate for somethingparenting, a new job, or an unexpected life event. It's during these times that we can't help but think, "I can't do this."In this message, Jill teaches us how we can follow God's will for our lives by not only saying, "I can," but also saying, "I will." Jill tells the story about Stuart, at the age of 17, being asked to teach about the Church at Ephesus.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you ever feel like you've lost your fire for God? Maybe you find yourself just "doing" your walk with Christ instead of having passion and drive to dig deeper. When we lose the fire, the rest of our faith suffers.In this message, Jill teaches us how we can reignite the fire to seek a more intimate relationship with God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The fields are readypeople are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we’re waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there’s an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soiltaking God’s truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Being in a valley isn't proof that God has left us or that He doesn't care. God is our shepherd. He is leading us, protecting and correcting us. This is how we know God's love for us, through his action in our lives. In this message, we learn that God's rod corrects us, like He corrected David after his sin with Bathsheba, but His staff comforts us through these corrections. Loving discipline shows God's love for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
At times, we may feel useless, uncreative, ungifted, and unfit to do God's work. But simply by the fact that God has brought us into a redemptive relationship with Him, we can be encouraged that He has gifted us! The Holy Spirit is our gift; He is our anointing to do the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do. This message assures us that God has gifted us and God will see us through the tasks He set before us. We can say, as David says, "He has exalted me by helping me to know Him."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
No sin is bigger than God's forgiveness and mercy. There will be consequences for sin, but the love of God is the kind of unconditional love that shows mercy when the object of its love lies prostrate and repentant. David learned this when he sinned against God with Bathsheba, he learned the weight of guilt. He also learned that God's mercy is an attribute of His unfailing love. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches us the importance of letting God love us by letting Him forgive us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God, the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote his psalms about that. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who pant after Him. In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has already given us: His Holy Spirit, His word, and His people. God aks us to bring encouragement to those around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David’s line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God’s faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based on His unfailing love!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We have all experienced the feeling of spiritual oppression, temptation, or threats. But when David faced Goliath, God was the champion. God fought for the one He loved, just as He will fight for us when we're overwhelmed, because He loves us. In this message, Jill teaches us that God is our rescuer. That doesn't mean He will always rescue us from physical hardships or discomfort, but He will rescue us from sin, and its consequences. He will rescue us from Satan's schemes, from fear, and from ourselves. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It’s easy for us to question God when He chooses us for a task. We feel unqualified, like God has made a mistake. But God often chooses the unexpected to do His work. David was the definition of unexpected. He was the youngest, the smallest shepherd boy, but he was chosen by God to be king. In this message, Jill shows us that all of us have been anointed and given the ability to receive a calling and equipping from God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Our mere existence is evidence of God's love. When God creates, He creates in love and with purpose. He knows our days, our actions, our thoughts, before we even begin to exist. In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds us that our reaction to God's love for us, as displayed in our creation, ought to be like David's in the psalmsa reaction of praise and obedience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How are you pouring into those younger than yourself? What kind of legacy are you building to leave for your children? Jill Briscoe takes us to Proverbs 31:1-9 to ponder the words King Lemuel wrote fondly about his mother and the faith she passed along to him. Whatever age or stage we’re at, God calls us to be a blessing to the next generation. The gifts God has given us never age, and they’re supposed to be used. Jill encourages us to start loving, teaching, and praying for the younger ones coming along. The impact will be not only on the next generation, but for eternity!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
God will use you, no matter how broken you are, if you are obedient. This is the lesson we can learn from the book of Esther.Esther started as a simple Jewish girl. But God asked her to be obedient, and she ended up risking her life to go before the king and make a request that her people be saved. She went with the knowledge that she would most likely be killed. But Esther had faith and was obedient.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Most of us like to put our roots down and feel secure. We don't like change. We don't like being pushed into situations where we'll risk anything. But sometimes God calls us to do this!God calls us to be believers, like Esther and Mordecai, who care enough about the souls of others that we risk our own comfort, and sometimes our own lives, in order to fight for the lives of those around us.Jill teaches us how to be believers who care enough to darebelievers with courage to do the right thing even when we're afraid!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Upholding the "Christian" label in a world like ours is vulnerableit’s risky. If we live rightly in our wrong world, sooner or later we will find ourselves in conflict or threatened.When Esther's people, the Jews, were threatened, she had to choose whether or not she was going to stand up for them against the persecution of Haman. Would she keep her identity as a Jew a secret and save herself? Or would she stick her neck out and try to save the Jews?Jill encourages us to be like Esther, and to be unashamed of the Gospel message in our witness.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you experienced a darkening sky in your life? When you find yourself there, do you shine brighter for it, or flicker out? Esther's life seemed to be a downward spiral of difficulties. But she continued to shine brightly for God in the unbelieving kingdom of which she was now queen.As Jill takes you through the amazing story of Esther, a simple Jewish girl made queen, you will see that you, too, can be empowered by God to keep shining his light, even in an ever darkening sky.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Sometimes God's will isn't what we would have picked out for ourselves. It isn't what we want. And it's difficult to accept.Esther's life didn't turn out how she wanted it to. She found herself separated from her family and married to the unbelieving King of Persia. Through these trials, God made Esther into a Supernova, shining even more brightly in the hardships. But before she could get there, she had to die to her own dreams and her own plan. Are you willing to do the same?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If God called you to a difficult task in a difficult place, would you shine light into that place? Would you, like Esther, be a star for God? Esther is a great example of someone who faced seemingly impossible circumstances. She was forced to marry a very powerful, very worldly man: the King of Persia.While not many of us can relate to such a circumstance as Esther had, we can learn from her faith and obedience. You are right in center stage of where God wants you to be and what God wants you to do in your life. Will you be obedient?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives, we receive all of Him into all of us. But did you know that we can abuse Him? He is abused when we suppress Him, quench Him, or subdue Him. Limiting Him to only certain areas of our lives is considered abuse and a sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In us there is a well of water that continually quenches our thirst. It is the Holy Spirit that flows like a stream in our hearts. When we call on Him, the river overflows and refreshes our souls, enabling us to do God’s work without getting burnt out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
God came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set about bringing the world back home. Talk to me, says the Father. Prayer is the means; I have made a way. But there is a problemwe don’t know how.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
A bewildered human race is like a man lost in a forest asking, Father, are you there? In 1945, at the end of World War 2, Helmut Thielicke, a brilliant theologian, preaching through the Lord’s Prayer to what was left of his congregation in the ruins of his church in Stuttgart said, Everything will be all right so long as we hear His good voice calling to us above the howling of the wolves, above the sound of branches snapping, above the ominous noises around us. God is always there.A Christian worldview believes in the Fatherhood of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If someone were to ask you today what your purpose in life is, would you be able to confidently answer?Finding your life’s purpose can be challenging. As Christians, we know our primary calling is to follow Jesus, but how are we supposed to be practically spending our days?In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds you that God has a specific plan for your lifeand it’s never too late to figure out what it is. Jesus wants you to join Him on the grand adventure He has in store for your life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How do you know what love looks like? Maybe you grew up in a household of care and support, and you feel you have a pretty good grasp on the concept. But maybe you’ve experienced some painful relationships, and you really struggle to know what love truly is.In this message, Jill Briscoe points out the beautiful ways you can understand love as it’s described in Scripture. You’ll learn how to receive love from God and others and how to allow Christ to express love through you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Sometimes life knocks us down. We fail, make mistakes, and fall flat on our face. But while we can’t always keep ourselves from falling, we can control what happens next.In this message, Jill Briscoe shares how when we fall, we have the opportunity to experience restoration through Jesusbut only if we’re willing to stand up again.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you see Jesus as your friend? Do you believe He considers you one?Jesus isn’t just a historical figure you can read about. He is your friend, and He desires to have a relationship with you like the closest friendship you could possibly imagine.In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches what it means to know Christ, have Him know you thoroughly, and let Him live His life through you. You’ll learn to see Jesus as your forever best friend and source of life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When Christ came into the world, He didn’t come so He could be servedHe came to serve. As Christians, we have the same purpose, but our tendencies toward self-centeredness and independence can easily get in the way of how Jesus wants to serve others through us.In this message, Jill Briscoe gives some practical ways for us to break free from our selfishness, step into dependence on Jesus, and live lives that have a lasting, eternal impact on those around us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When the storms of life come and the waves are crashing violently, do you find it difficult to trust that God is present and working?Whether or not you can see Him, Jesus is walking on the water in the midst of your stormand He’s asking you to step out in faith and trust Him.In this message, Jill Briscoe uses the story of Peter walking on water to teach how you can learn to trust Jesus more passionately and confidently even in the midst of life’s most challenging storms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Once you become a Christian, what happens next? When Jesus called His disciples, He had one very simple request: Follow me. But although the phrase is simple, living it out doesn’t always seem so easy.Jill Briscoe looks at how five disciples came to Christ and started to passionately follow Him. She’ll explain how following Jesus is a way of purpose, fulfillment, and endless adventure. It’s better than any life you could dream up on your own. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you received Christ into your life? How can you confidently tell?Maybe you’ve become a Christian but you sometimes doubt your salvation because you’re not seeing change in your life. So, what should your life as a Christian look like?In this message, Jill Briscoe explains the evidence of a life marked by Jesus and shares how you can confidently know that you have received Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Security comes with the confidence of knowing who you are and where you belong. In Ecclesiastes 4, we see Solomon mourning for the lost outside his palace gates as he watches them toil with the meaningless distractions of this world. Today, there are still millions of people walking around with the emptiness of not knowing God. And as this breaks the Lord's heart, it should move us to take action in sharing the Gospel.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If we are honest with ourselves, instant gratification is the driving force for many of our actions. But that pleasure soon fades. Jill brings us to Ecclesiastes 2 where Solomon puts this theory to the test in an effort to see what truly satisfies.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When you can't feel God with your feelings, feel Him with your faith. There are plenty of times in life when we feel like God isn't with us because we are focused on our emotions. These are the times when it is crucial to speak Scripture over our circumstances. Then we will find ourselves being lifted out of the pit.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In a world filled with me-first thinking, it’s natural to wonder if we matter to anyone. Who really cares about me? In Ecclesiastes 4, we get to see Solomon’s longing for significance in another’s life, which ultimately can only be satisfied by God. In this message, Jill uses an acrostic for W-I-S-D-O-M.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is true peace possible? How can I feel deep tranquility inside? Jill points us to Jesus as she reads several verses that will help us feel held together when everything around us is chaotic.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Why are we here? Is there a purpose? We have a need to know the meaning of life because God has put eternity in the hearts of man. Jill leads us to various chapters in Ecclesiastes to help us make sense of it all.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
God places great value on the act of encouraging others, so we should, too. Learn how your marriage can benefit from the simple effort of building up your spouse.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is your marriage characterized by agape love? If you don’t know, listen as Jill teaches what agape love looks like.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
There is no such thing as irreconcilable differences, says Jill in this series. God is in the reconciliation business! God created us differently, so He must have had a reason!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill teaches why boundaries are essential to guarding your heart against temptation. She also talks about the importance of allowing God to be in charge of your marriage instead of just an observer of it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you tried to carry all of your groceries into the house in one trip so you didn't have to go back out to the car? Your arms are aching, the bags are pinching your fingers, and the food is beginning to slide out. But you keep moving, hoping to get everything into the kitchen before the bags break! Now imagine that someone in your family came out as you were unloading your bags and offered to carry them so you could sit down to rest. You probably wouldn't turn them down! Well, Jesus has made this offerHe wants to carry our burdens. We just need to say yes. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the best known passages in the Bible is Psalm 23. It describes the relationship between a shepherd and His flock, in which He guides them through pastures, hills and dark valleys. In every case, the sheep are content because the shepherd is there, offering protection and comfort. We are the sheep in this story! Jill teaches that no matter what is happening in our lives, good or bad, the only way we can find true contentmentand even joyin every situation is by trusting in the Lord, our shepherd, who promises to never leave us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you believe that some sin is too big for God to forgive? Do you wonder if someone who has sinned can be restored and renewed? Can God use them again? Can God use you again? Be comforted. There is "life after sin," as Jill Briscoe shows us by exploring the life of David.In Psalm 51, David writes about turning around and running into the arms of the loving, merciful, compassionate God who was waiting for him, waiting to take him back. Do you need to turn and run in to the arms of God? He's waiting for you, too.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Giant Temptation comes to all of us. All of us know him. He knows ushe knows when our guard is up, and he knows when we’re feeling lazy. It’s in our times of laziness that we’re faced with temptations that we’re not prepared for, and we, like David, have to choose whether to go along with the giant of temptation or to get off the rooftop. Have you experienced a time when you've failed to overcome a temptation? Jill Briscoe shows us that the value of David's life story is not only that it shows man's great sin, but that it shows God's even greater forgiveness and grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
There is a battle going on around us. Do you realize that? We are fighting a battle against the foes of the Lord. Maybe you've felt this battle in the giants you're facing in life, the problems that bog you down. Here's the good news: God calls, equips, and empowers His servants for the good fight of faith against the giants of this world. David's story is a perfect illustration of God calling His people to face different giants throughout life. In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how God equipped David with everything he needed to be victorious in each battle. If we allow Him to work through us, God will equip us, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In this Mother’s Day message, Jill Briscoe guides us as we think about our mothers. We celebrate all the things they did right, and we are grateful. But there are some things mothers cannot do that only God can do!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
You probably don’t need to be convinced about how important it is to share life with others. To be friendless in a friendless world is a frightening thing. But have you ever struggled to develop meaningful and precious friendships?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches about being vulnerable in our relationships and how friendship can deeply impact our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
As someone who is made in the image of God, you have a better understanding than you might think about His longing desire for companionship and friendship.Are You a Friend of God? explores Scripture that reveals God's friendships with His people. Enoch was God's walking and talking friend, Job was His hurting friend, and Moses was His waiting friend. What kind of friend are you?In this message Jill Briscoe will shift how you think about your relationship with God and challenge you to identify, and grow in yourself, the characteristics that God is looking for in a friend.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's common today to see women fight in the military, hold political office, and work jobs formerly dominated by men. But 2,000+ years ago, women had few rights and little worth in society. That didn't matter to JesusHe had a heart for women, and it's shown in every conversation and interaction He had with them. Jill's series teaches about women in the Bible who spent time with Jesus. But if you go deeper, you'll discover its real lessonno matter what your story is or where you've come from, no matter if you've lived a good life or made mistakes, every woman (every human for that matter!) has the same thing in common. We all need a Savior. Single? Suffering? Sorrowful? Sinful? Then listen closely and hear how much you are valued and loved by God's son.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In this message, Jill takes us to Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents. The question is, how faithful are you in maximizing what God has given you?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If you're a single woman, know a single woman, or are the mother or father of a single woman, this message is for you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Mary and Martha opened their home to Jesus. The two were very different types of women. Martha had the gift of hospitality and was a doer. Mary has other, mystical gifts, and was content to sit at the feet of Jesus.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Has your perception of sexuality been warped? Our culture feeds us an idolized image of sex that is dramatically distant from God's intent. But just as the world is explicit about sex, so is God's Word! He clearly outlines His intent for the sexual experience. During His ministry, Jesus demonstrated perfect love to all kinds of sinful peopleincluding women known for their sexual sin. Jill points to Christ's encounters with these women, to reveal Jesus' standard for sexual behavior and of His grace when we fall. Can we accept His truth about sex and live according to His grace?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Mary of Nazareth, mother of Jesus, was the best woman that ever graced this earth. Good, so good, but not good enough to get into heaven without the Savior she bore.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian’s prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus’ model prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn’t matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, Let’s talk. What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Bible times, when a person had leprosy, they would use rags to cover their open sores because they were very contagious. In the book of Isaiah, it says that all of our righteous acts are like filthy ragslike the unclean rags used by people with leprosy. So if our good acts can never be righteous to God, then how can we live in Heaven? In this message, Jill teaches about our Jehovah Sidqenu, which means "Jesus is my righteousness." She lets us know how we can be righteous in God's eyes.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Sheep rely on their shepherd to love them, lead them, and give them food and water. In this same way, we can depend on the Lord to be our shepherd, and he will love us, lead us, and provide nourishment for our soul. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Ro'i, or shepherd, so we can know what wonderful things God provides for us, His sheep.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Where is God when bad stuff happens? That's a question so many of us have asked ourselves when nothing's gone right, when someone has died, or when we've suffered a broken relationship. Jehovah Shalom means "the God of peace," and it describes the perfect balance in God's nature and the tranquility He can bring us. In this message, Jill teaches on how we can know God as our Jehovah Shalom, so we can know how to experience His peace in the midst of life's chaos.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
A bad temper, a constant desire to overindulge on brownies, or a tendency to not trust God are all examples of battles we can face from time to time. This battle of the flesh will always exist, but it's God's battle not ours. In this message, Jill explains how we can know God as our Jehovah Nissi, or our banner, so that we can rely on Him to win our battles.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Bitterness, anger, disappointment, and sadness are all feelings that can cause us to have a bad attitude, and we can feel stuck in that frame of mind. But when we let Him, God can heal our soul, spirit, and body. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Rophe, or healer, and lets us know what amazing things can happen when we let God heal our attitude.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Genesis, God asked Abraham to go to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed God and took Isaac up the mountain. On the way, Isaac kept asking his father what they would be sacrificing. When it became clear what was happening, Isaac obeyed his fathereven though he was probably very frightened. Are you like Isaac, willing to be a sacrifice for God? In this message, Jill helps us understand God as our Jehovah-Jireh, our provider, so we can learn to be committed to God's plan.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Bible times, every seven years all slaves had the chance to go free. If they chose to stay with their masters, they would be taken to the public market and a peg was put through one of the slave's ears to mutilate the ear. That way he would be "marked" as a slave who loved his master and did not want to go free. We are called to serve God as willing slaves. Do you consider yourself "marked" for God? In this message, Jill explores God as our Adonai, or master, to help us understand how we can serve God better.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The wonder of God's creation is all around us. Look at the flowers, the birds, and the tiniest insects, and you'll discover the amazing plan and intricate design of His creations. And then think about how much more he cares for us and his entire universe.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside downso he could live right-side up. Jacob became a prince with God instead of a pain.When we’re suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we’re bearing the brunt of someone’s vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that’s when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is your heart asking, How long, O Lord? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a breakor a baby? A child to say they’re sorry, reconciliation, or...?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
I believe in Jesus, but for so long I’ve been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I’ve been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We often ask, Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is darkso very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Being in a valley isn't proof that God has left us or that He doesn't care. God is our shepherd. He is leading us, protecting and correcting us. This is how we know God's love for us, through his action in our lives. In this message, we learn that God's rod corrects us, like He corrected David after his sin with Bathsheba, but His staff comforts us through these corrections. Loving discipline shows God's love for us.
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At times, we may feel useless, uncreative, ungifted, and unfit to do God's work. But simply by the fact that God has brought us into a redemptive relationship with Him, we can be encouraged that He has gifted us! The Holy Spirit is our gift; He is our anointing to do the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do. This message assures us that God has gifted us and God will see us through the tasks He set before us. We can say, as David says, "He has exalted me by helping me to know Him."
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No sin is bigger than God's forgiveness and mercy. There will be consequences for sin, but the love of God is the kind of unconditional love that shows mercy when the object of its love lies prostrate and repentant. David learned this when he sinned against God with Bathsheba, he learned the weight of guilt. He also learned that God's mercy is an attribute of His unfailing love. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches us the importance of letting God love us by letting Him forgive us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God, the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote his psalms about that. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who pant after Him. In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has already given us: His Holy Spirit, His word, and His people. God aks us to bring encouragement to those around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David’s line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God’s faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based on His unfailing love!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We have all experienced the feeling of spiritual oppression, temptation, or threats. But when David faced Goliath, God was the champion. God fought for the one He loved, just as He will fight for us when we're overwhelmed, because He loves us. In this message, Jill teaches us that God is our rescuer. That doesn't mean He will always rescue us from physical hardships or discomfort, but He will rescue us from sin, and its consequences. He will rescue us from Satan's schemes, from fear, and from ourselves.
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It’s easy for us to question God when He chooses us for a task. We feel unqualified, like God has made a mistake. But God often chooses the unexpected to do His work. David was the definition of unexpected. He was the youngest, the smallest shepherd boy, but he was chosen by God to be king. In this message, Jill shows us that all of us have been anointed and given the ability to receive a calling and equipping from God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Our mere existence is evidence of God's love. When God creates, He creates in love and with purpose. He knows our days, our actions, our thoughts, before we even begin to exist. In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds us that our reaction to God's love for us, as displayed in our creation, ought to be like David's in the psalmsa reaction of praise and obedience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness. But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn?One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah, one of Jill's favorite books in the Bible. Jill teaches about the character of God by sharing how He cared for the Israelites and Isaiah, but she also shares practical stories from her many years of ministry to illustrate God's promise to shelter us when things get difficult.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If you have little children in your life, you may have heard of "teachable moments." That's when you take an ordinary occurrence and tie it to a bigger, more important lesson. In this message, Jill shares how Jesus never missed a teachable moment, and we have the opportunity to use them to share Christ.
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Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness. But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn? One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah, one of Jill's favorite books in the Bible. Jill teaches about the character of God by sharing how He cared for the Israelites and Isaiah, but she also shares practical stories from her many years of ministry to illustrate God's promise to shelter us when things get difficult.
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Have you lost your joy? It can be hard when life is swirling around you and beating you down, but true joy is found in praising God for who He is and what He’s doing, even when you can’t see it. "'To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?' says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name." Isaiah 40:25-26
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In many of the remaining monarchies, the kings and queens are much beloved by their people, but they have very little real power. Sadly, many believers relate to Jesus the same way. They proclaim Jesus to be King of Kings and the Lord of their lives, but they make all the decisions! When we let Christ truly reign, amazing things happen.
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Imagine opening a door to heaven and seeing God on His glorious throne. That's something the prophet Isaiah was blessed to see, and it changed his understanding of God forever! In this message, Jill Briscoe highlights God's life-changing character as revealed in Isaiah's heavenly visionencouraging you to answer His call in faith and worship.
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We belong to God because He created us. He loves us, and it pains Him when we when we go after other lovers. He longs for us to turn from our worldly ways and run into His arms. "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1
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Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It's the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him?
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In Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us... whatever age we are!
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A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. And the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 may be one of the most famous parables in Scripture. The story of the prodigal son is about God losing something very precious and sending His son, Jesus, to get it back. This is God's world, and He wants it back!
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Our kids often look at famous athletes, singers, and actors to be their role models or examples of how they want to be. But did you know that they often follow your actions and examples, too? And you may not realize it, but there may be other people in your life who look to you to set a good example. In this message, Jill discusses the importance of being a good example and gives us practical ways we can do so.
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Is worshiping God the central focus of your life? Well, if it isn't, it should be. In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the book of Exodus and focuses on the tabernacle that Moses built to help us gain a better understanding of what it really means to worship God.
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What kind of spiritual gifts do you have? For many of us, it's hard to know. But it's easier than you think to discover the wonderful gifts God has given you. In this message, Jill explains how by just looking at our lives and our day to day activities we can discover how to use our talents for God's will and purposes.
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Most of us can think of a time when we had a craving for something sweet... a cookie, ice cream, or a brownie. For some, this kind of craving can result in an internal battle. The flesh says yes, but the mind may be thinking of the ramifications and may want to say no. The same is true with the sin in our lives. The mind may understand that it's a bad thing to do, but the body may just react and sin out of habit or discouragement. In this message, Jill shares how we can combat sin and be holy.
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Many of us live a Christian life that's like a saggy bed. We're rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we've accepted Christ, and we know we're going to heaven when we die. But we sag in the middle. So how do we fix the sag? In this message, Jill helps us learn to obey and apply what the Bible teaches so that we can grow in our faith.
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Often times, you'll hear runners talk about the "wall" they hit when they are running. They can either stop running or push through the wall. Although it's hard to push through the wall, the reward is great because they usually experience a surge of energy and feel like they could run forever. As Christians, we can hit a "wall" that makes us feel stuck in our Christian walk. Although it's hard to push through it, when we do, we see a huge growth spurt. In this message, Jill explains how we can push through our "wall" to grow as a Christian.
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When you think of witnessing, what comes to mind? Many think witnessing is scary and intimidating. Others think it's something that just pastors and ministry leaders should do. But God believes witnessing is everyone's job, and He has given each and every one of us the tools to do it. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to witness.
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Called to unlock the door to the secrets of God's saving grace, Paul followed the footsteps of Jesus. They were principles that fueled his amazing life and made him a "world shaker." We can own those principles, too, and shake up our world for Christ. This message includes Jill’s poem, "God Dropped By."
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Paul had a heart as big as the world, a vision as high as the sky, and a life that marches down the stairway of time into our little livesenlarging them forever. He was a mover and a shakera "world shaker." From this point on in the narrative, Paul would be in prison and bondage until the end of his course on earth.
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Have you ever received a gift you didn't deserve? This is exactly what happens at the judgment seat of Christ. The Bible is filled with hints of what this event might be like for us. Jill discusses a couple of them for us to try and paint us a picture. Not only do we receive the gift of dwelling in heaven when Christ died on the cross for us, we also get rewarded for the things that Christ did through us while we were on earth.
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We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth. Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not. This message includes Jill reading her poem, "Judge Jesus."
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Do you have friends and family who have not yet accepted the Lord? Knowing that our time on earth could end at any moment, are you worried about them spending eternity in the outer darkness called hell? Jill insists that if hell is a real existence and there's a possibility that our unbelieving loved ones may end up there, it is a crucial matter to discuss. She dives into this controversial topic: Is there a second chance to accept Christ after death?
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What is hell? How could a loving God create such a horrible place and then be willing to send His creation there? Jill agrees that these are normal thoughts to have, but she uses a number of passages to change our perspective on the matter. The greatest fall came when God's highest angel wanted to take His place and therefore was thrown out of heaven; hell was created as this angel's new home. Hell was never created by God for man, but if we choose to reject Him, this dreadful place becomes our eternal home. This is message includes Jill's poem "The Wish Wand."
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Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father.
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There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone’s promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise.
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While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer.
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One of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn’t matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, "Let’s talk." What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.
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Does anyone ever ask, "How are you?" and you reply, "Well, under the circumstances...." The problem is that's exactly where we are livingunder the circumstances! How do we rise above the adversity and sing a song of praise? From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Jill Briscoe shows us how Hannah, under very difficult circumstances, found the secret.
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In biblical times the extended family structure, that included various generations, differed widely from the nuclear family we experience today. In our current culture we may be in danger of losing generational interaction.
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There are no guarantees that all will go smoothly in life or marriage because there are many forces intent on destroying our lives and relationships. But God promised us the resources we need to deal with life's eventualities and we have to decide which way we are going to goor as Joshua said, which gods are we going to serve?
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We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside downso he could live right-side up. Jacob became a "prince" with God instead of a pain. When we’re suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that’s when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern.
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Can God revive the believer and animate the moral corpse of the unbeliever? In other words, "Can these bones live?" Ezekiel had a vision and a mission that can be ours. What God is looking for is a "blessing bone."
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The Bible, in both the Old Testament and New Testament, overflows with images of the Water of Life: storms and rain; streams in the desert; springs and wells; rivers, waterfalls, and watersheds; and the gentle dew of heaven. Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
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Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Bible say about His work today? Can I experience the supply of His sustaining power in my life?
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The fields are readypeople are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.
But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we’re waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there’s an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?
With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soiltaking God's truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom.
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God will use you, no matter how broken you are, if you are obedient. This is the lesson we can learn from the book of Esther. Esther started as a simple Jewish girl. But God asked her to be obedient, and she ended up risking her life to go before the king and make a request that her people be saved. She went with the knowledge that she would most likely be killed. But Esther had faith and was obedient.
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Most of us like to put our roots down and feel secure. We don't like change. We don't like being pushed into situations where we'll risk anything. But sometimes God calls us to do this! God calls us to be believers, like Esther and Mordecai, who care enough about the souls of others that we risk our own comfort, and sometimes our own lives, in order to fight for the lives of those around us. Jill teaches us how to be believers who care enough to darebelievers with courage to do the right thing even when we're afraid!
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Upholding the "Christian" label in a world like ours is vulnerableit’s risky. If we live rightly in our wrong world, sooner or later we will find ourselves in conflict or threatened. When Esther's people, the Jews, were threatened, she had to choose whether or not she was going to stand up for them against the persecution of Haman. Would she keep her identity as a Jew a secret and save herself? Or would she stick her neck out and try to save the Jews? Jill encourages us to be like Esther, and to be unashamed of the Gospel message in our witness.
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Have you experienced a darkening sky in your life? When you find yourself there, do you shine brighter for it, or flicker out? Esther's life seemed to be a downward spiral of difficulties. But she continued to shine brightly for God in the unbelieving kingdom of which she was now queen. As Jill takes you through the amazing story of Esther, a simple Jewish girl made queen, you will see that you, too, can be empowered by God to keep shining his light, even in an ever darkening sky.
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Sometimes God's will isn't what we would have picked out for ourselves. It isn't what we want. And it's difficult to accept. Esther's life didn't turn out how she wanted it to. She found herself separated from her family and married to the unbelieving King of Persia. Through these trials, God made Esther into a Supernova, shining even more brightly in the hardships. But before she could get there, she had to die to her own dreams and her own plan. Are you willing to do the same?
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If God called you to a difficult task in a difficult place, would you shine light into that place? Would you, like Esther, be a star for God? Esther is a great example of someone who faced seemingly impossible circumstances. She was forced to marry a very powerful, very worldly man: the King of Persia. While not many of us can relate to such a circumstance as Esther had, we can learn from her faith and obedience. You are right in center stage of where God wants you to be and what God wants you to do in your life. Will you be obedient?
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When we are bogged down with feelings of inadequacy, or when we are burdened by expectations, it's a great time to pray. But sometimes it can be hard for us to know what to pray or even how to pray. In this message, Jill walks us through the Old Testament prayer process that was followed within the temple and compares it to New Testament times to help us understand the importance of prayer and learn how to deepen our prayer life.
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Think for a moment about how you spend the majority of your dayworking, attending school, raising children, running errands... Now, how do you spend the time that remains? Have you set aside time for the Lord each day? In this message, Jill encourages us to be intentional in connecting with God in all that we do and to make each moment count for Him.
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We have to make a lot of choices every day... financial decisions, relational decisions, parenting decisions. From making a very small decision to dealing with what seems like an impossible situation, we often find ourselves looking for wisdom and striving to follow God's will. We're seeking to make wise choices. In this message, Jill looks at the life of Solomon to help us understand how we can develop wisdom.
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When you come to familiar Scriptures, do you tend to pass them by? Most of us have heardm Psalm 23, describing the Shepherd’s relationship with His sheep. Take time and allow the Lord to give you a fresh revelation on these verses as Jill Briscoe shares her heart and perspective on one of her favorite passages in Scripture.
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How do you survive hard times and even flourish in your relationship with God? Jill Briscoe teaches about how our relationship with the Lord can be strengthened because ofand duringhard times.
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Time and time again, Jill Briscoe has met and ministered to suffering people. Many of them have experienced trials we cannot even comprehend. In this stirring message on the trials of Job, Jill shares what she has learned from the examples of those who responded rightly to suffering.
Jill shares her own struggles with waiting through difficult situations and overcoming the temptation to think that if God doesn't answer prayers the way we want, God isn't good. Jill shows us how we can learn to say, like Job, "I will accept it, as from a good God," and allow our situation to increase our faith and dependence on our Redeemer.
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Whether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it’s important to root ourselves in prayer. In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strongespecially when we are in the midst of the fight.
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Many of us have times in our lives where we feel we've lost our spiritual effectiveness. This can happen in a number of ways. Maybe our disciplines have gone awry, our habits have slipped, our priorities changed, or we've let worry, pride or selfishness get in the way. In this message, Jill explains what happens when we lose our spiritual effectiveness, and she shares the steps we can take to retrieve it.
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When we pray, most of us spend a lot of time praying for ourselves, our family, and our friends. But did you know there is a lot more that God wants us to pray about? In this message, Jill uses the story of the little pot of oil to explain how we can let the Holy Spirit guide us in our prayer life so that God can work in our lives.
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Have you ever felt like you're running out of prayers? Maybe you're disappointed with God because you prayed so hard and the prayer wasn't answered. Or maybe you've just run out of spiritual energy, or you're in a bad situation in your life and you don't know how you are going to get through it. In this message, Jill talks about what happens when we feel like we have no prayers left to give, and she offers tools for getting through it.
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In the story of Elijah, God answers Elijah's prayer and sends fire from heaven down to Elijah's altar, in order to show the people of Israel that He is the one and only true God. This is just one example of how God answers prayer. In this message, Jill uses the analogy of an altar and describes twelve components that make up our relationship with God. It's a way of helping us understand how God can send "fire" down to our altars to answer our prayers.
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It's easy to get discouraged when we're praying for a family member or a loved one and we just don't see God answering our prayers. In those times, we might tend to tell God how and when He should answer the prayer instead of having faith that His answer to our prayers might be in a way or at a time that is different than we imaginebut better! In this message, Jill gives us the example of Elijah and the widow and her son at Zarephath. Sharing her own personal stories, Jill encourages us to keep praying for our loved ones in any circumstances.
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When we think of the "heroes of the faith," we tend to focus on the tasks they accomplished and the people they encouragedbut the things they accomplished on their feet wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t spent time on their knees in prayer. Even Elijah had to start somewhere! He was a shepherd in a small town who cultivated "the hidden life" of prayer before God called him to change his world. In this message, Jill walks us through Elijah’s story, before the majestic displays of God’s glory on Mount Carmel, to a life fueled by prayer and trust in the Lord.
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How's your prayer life? Are your prayers childish, easily distracted, unfocused and lacking in passion, seeing prayer as a way to get what you want? Or are they heartfelt, fervent, and effective... prayer that works? Drawing from the prophet Elijah's fervent prayer life and his prayers for rain in a drought, Jill guides us in becoming great "pray-ers" and encourages us that effective prayer takes time and work but is completely worthwhile.
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Have you ever witnessed someone growing in their faith and then suddenly there is a horrible spiritual attack? Jesus warned there is an enemy of the harvestcrows that are bent on snatching the seeds scattered in the fields before strong roots can take hold. We may not like to think about it, but Satan is eager to discourage and snatch away believers. In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages all the saints to get in the fight, disciple those around them, and help people grow strong roots in their faith.
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It's easy to see when a garden needs watering. The plant leaves begin to wilt, the ground becomes dry, and cracks appear. And if the plants aren't tended to, they're at risk of withering and dying. It's the same with people who need Jesus. In this message, Jill Briscoe helps us understand what's at risk and asks us to dedicate ourselves to impacting people in our sphere of influence.
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Can an orchid grow in a putrid and smoldering garbage pile? Yes, and it has. That's the power of life within the seed. And so it is with the Good News. Are you all out for Jesus, scattering news of Him wherever you go, no matter how dirty or unwelcoming the circumstance might be? In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages us to believe that God's Word will always find good soil. It's up to us to take advantage of every opportunity so that the fields will be ready for someone to come along and harvest to the glory of God.
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Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.
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Jesus had a heart for women, and it's shown in every conversation and interaction He had with them.
Jill's series teaches about women in the Bible who spent time with Jesus. But if you go deeper, you'll discover its real lessonno matter what your story is or where you've come from, no matter if you've lived a good life or made mistakes, every woman (every human for that matter!) has the same thing in common. We all need a Savior.
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In this message, Jill takes us to Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents. The question is, how faithful are you in maximizing what God has given you?
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If you're a single woman, know a single woman, or are the mother or father of a single woman, this message is for you.
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Mary and Martha opened their home to Jesus. The two were very different types of women. Martha had the gift of hospitality and was a doer. Mary has other, mystical gifts, and was content to sit at the feet of Jesus.
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Has your perception of sexuality been warped? Our culture feeds us an idolized image of sex that is dramatically distant from God's intent. But just as the world is explicit about sex, so is God's Word! He clearly outlines His intent for the sexual experience. During His ministry, Jesus demonstrated perfect love to all kinds of sinful peopleincluding women known for their sexual sin. Jill points to Christ's encounters with these women, to reveal Jesus' standard for sexual behavior and of His grace when we fall. Can we accept His truth about sex and live according to His grace?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Mary of Nazareth, mother of Jesus, was the best woman that ever graced this earth. Good, so good, but not good enough to get into heaven without the Savior she bore.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Bible times, when a person had leprosy, they would use rags to cover their open sores because they were very contagious. In the book of Isaiah, it says that all of our righteous acts are like filthy ragslike the unclean rags used by people with leprosy. So if our good acts can never be righteous to God, then how can we live in Heaven? In this message, Jill teaches about our Jehovah Sidqenu, which means "Jesus is my righteousness." She lets us know how we can be righteous in God's eyes.
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Sheep rely on their shepherd to love them, lead them, and give them food and water. In this same way, we can depend on the Lord to be our shepherd, and he will love us, lead us, and provide nourishment for our soul. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Ro'i, or shepherd, so we can know what wonderful things God provides for us, His sheep.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Where is God when bad stuff happens? That's a question so many of us have asked ourselves when nothing's gone right, when someone has died, or when we've suffered a broken relationship. Jehovah Shalom means "the God of peace," and it describes the perfect balance in God's nature and the tranquility He can bring us. In this message, Jill teaches on how we can know God as our Jehovah Shalom, so we can know how to experience His peace in the midst of life's chaos.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
A bad temper, a constant desire to overindulge on brownies, or a tendency to not trust God are all examples of battles we can face from time to time. This battle of the flesh will always exist, but it's God's battle not ours. In this message, Jill explains how we can know God as our Jehovah Nissi, or our banner, so that we can rely on Him to win our battles.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Bitterness, anger, disappointment, and sadness are all feelings that can cause us to have a bad attitude, and we can feel stuck in that frame of mind. But when we let Him, God can heal our soul, spirit, and body. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Rophe, or healer, and lets us know what amazing things can happen when we let God heal our attitude.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Genesis, God asked Abraham to go to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed God and took Isaac up the mountain. On the way, Isaac kept asking his father what they would be sacrificing. When it became clear what was happening, Isaac obeyed his fathereven though he was probably very frightened. Are you like Isaac, willing to be a sacrifice for God? In this message, Jill helps us understand God as our Jehovah-Jireh, our provider, so we can learn to be committed to God's plan.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In Bible times, every seven years all slaves had the chance to go free. If they chose to stay with their masters, they would be taken to the public market and a peg was put through one of the slave's ears to mutilate the ear. That way he would be "marked" as a slave who loved his master and did not want to go free. We are called to serve God as willing slaves. Do you consider yourself "marked" for God? In this message, Jill explores God as our Adonai, or master, to help us understand how we can serve God better.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The wonder of God's creation is all around us. Look at the flowers, the birds, and the tiniest insects, and you'll discover the amazing plan and intricate design of His creations. And then think about how much more he cares for us and his entire universe. In this message, Jill helps us understand God as our Elohim, or creator.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Are you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you’ve lost your spiritual edge, and there’s nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge. Ask yourself honestlyhave you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism, willfulness, laziness, or just plain selfishness? Be encouraged that the lost ax is not the end of the storyit can be found, with God’s help!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Some of the most well-known Bible characters had bad daysjust as we do. No matter what your struggle may be todaydepression, low self-esteem, bitterness, disappointment, anger, jealousy, weariness, even a lost will to livethere is a person in the Bible who felt those exact same feelings. Jill takes us through this familiar story to reveal the Father's heart.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure. In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longingssometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In this Mother's Day message, Jill Briscoe guides us as we think about our mothers. We celebrate all the things they did right, and we are grateful. But there are some things mothers cannot do... that only God can do!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you planned your funeral? Few of us have. We like to think of death as something far off in the future. Then once we do acknowledge death, sometimes we fall into "You Only Live Once" thinking and fill our time with whatever pleases us. But God never promised us a long life! He has our days numbered, and only He knows when that number is up and we'll be called to be with Him.In this message, Jill Briscoe cautions us to avoid the "Minute Trap" and offers us a better perspective on what this life really is and how we should use the time God has given us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We've all been on both sides of hurtful words. We've insulted and been insulted, gossiped and been gossiped about. We've spoken words that have been obscene, profane, idle, or unkind. It's no wonder the Bible is full of references to the tongueso much destruction and yet so much encouragement, all from one little member of the body! In this message, Jill Briscoe gives us an acrostic of "tongue" with examples of the tongue's destructive characteristics, as well as their opposites, so we can avoid the "Mouth Trap."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We live in a culture that encourages greed. We feel the need to "keep up with the Joneses" and own things that we don't necessarily want or need. We are lured in by the "greed cheese" that Satan puts in the "Money Trap." But everything we have isn't even oursit all belongs to God, and He entrusts us with what He knows we can handle. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches about the role money should play in our lives and gives us practical and challenging advice on how we should view and be good stewards of money.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When little troubles appear in our lives, we can be surprised and wonder why God would allow such things to happen to us. Such thinking reveals that we may have fallen into the "Me Trap": Satan tempts us with "easy cheese" promising an easy life. But God never promised that life would be comfortable! In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how the troubles and pain in our lives are actually a way God molds us into Christ-like people.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Are you discouraged by unfulfilled hopes or a dream that seemingly has died? You are not alone. Disappointment can drag us down and sometimes leave us feeling hopeless.Don't give up. God knows exactly when and how to intervene. His timing is perfect. Citing the story of Esther in the Bible, Jill shows us that if God has a mission for you, he will equip you for it. It's okay to be scared as you take the first steps to accomplish the goal, trusting that God is alongside you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
God places great value on the act of encouraging others, so we should, too. Learn how your marriage can benefit from the simple effort of building up your spouse.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is your marriage characterized by agape love? If you don’t know, listen as Jill teaches what agape love looks like.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
There is no such thing as irreconcilable differences, says Jill in this series. God is in the reconciliation business! God created us differently, so He must have had a reason!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill teaches why boundaries are essential to guarding your heart against temptation. She also talks about the importance of allowing God to be in charge of your marriage instead of just an observer of it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The Holy Spirit can do amazing things within us, if we let Him. In this message Jill explains how we can let the Spirit change us, how we can develop the Spirit's character, how we can respond to the Spirit's call, and so much more. Learning these things can help us walk in the Spiritnot the fleshso we can have a positive impact on the lives of those around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We are called to live by the Spirit so we can overcome the desires of our sinful nature. But how do we do that?In this message, Jill helps us understand what it means to live by the Spirit by examining the "fruits of the flesh" and then looking at the first three fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Whenever God does anything big, He does it through His Spirit. For example, when God created the Heavens and the Earth, He did so through the power of His Spirit. If the Spirit is capable of doing such huge things, just imagine what the Spirit can do in our livesif we let Him.In this message, Jill encourages each of us to examine our own life and see the fruit of the Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Living in obedience, walking after Him, and seeing people come to Christ through our Godly actions are all ways we can bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Would you say this describes your spiritual life?This message by Jill will help you understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide your spiritual life so you will bear much fruit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus spent a lot of time while He was here on earth teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit. As a result, the New Testament is full of promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit being our protector, teacher, and counselor.In this message, Jill looks into John 15 to discuss how God is the vine and we are the branches.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you tried to carry all of your groceries into the house in one trip so you didn't have to go back out to the car? Your arms are aching, the bags are pinching your fingers, and the food is beginning to slide out. But you keep moving, hoping to get everything into the kitchen before the bags break! Now imagine that someone in your family came out as you were unloading your bags and offered to carry them so you could sit down to rest. You probably wouldn't turn them down! Well, Jesus has made this offerHe wants to carry our burdens. We just need to say yes. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the best known passages in the Bible is Psalm 23. It describes the relationship between a shepherd and His flock, in which He guides them through pastures, hills and dark valleys. In every case, the sheep are content because the shepherd is there, offering protection and comfort. We are the sheep in this story! Jill teaches that no matter what is happening in our lives, good or bad, the only way we can find true contentmentand even joyin every situation is by trusting in the Lord, our shepherd, who promises to never leave us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Is your heart asking, "How long, O Lord"? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a breakor a baby? A child to say they’re sorry, reconciliation, or an important prayer to be answered? Maybe you're waiting for the bullying or betrayal to stopor lying, hating, injustice, corruption, or hurt. Or perhaps you are in a crisis of faith that needs to be resolved.In this message from Habakkuk, Jill Briscoe offers encouragement for the tough times in life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
I believe in Jesus, but for so long I've been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I've been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It's been a long time since I've experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubta failure!If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We often ask, "Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is darkso very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows?"In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the life of Esther to uncover answers to those questions.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In 2 Kings 4, there's a story about a widow who has run out of options on how to pay her creditors. She's facing the real possibility that she will lose both of her young sons to slavery, as a means of paying her debt. This desperate woman is out of money, out of hope, and out of faith. She's angry at God for the situation she's facing with seemingly no way out. Have you ever felt that way? How do you find peace when your faith is completely out of focus? When the sheer weight of the moment has blinded you to the Holy Spirit at work on your behalf? Jill Briscoe's message, A Little Pot of Oil will remind you that God is sufficient. And you have all you need when you have all of Him in all you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives, we receive all of Him into all of us. But did you know that we can abuse Him? He is abused when we suppress Him, quench Him, or subdue Him. Limiting Him to only certain areas of our lives is considered abuse... and a sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In us there is a well of water that continually quenches our thirst. It is the Holy Spirit that flows like a stream in our hearts. When we call on Him, the river overflows and refreshes our souls, enabling us to do God’s work without getting burnt out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How do you approach crisis? Many of us see crisis as a dead end, when, in reality, it's a crossroads, presenting both danger and opportunity. Opportunity for what? To see what God alone can do with the most impossible situations.In this message, Jill Briscoe shares how the miracle of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus can change how you respond to crisis. We learn the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us and works in us!At the completion of the message, Jill expresses Christ’s sacrifice through her poem "You Wore My Thorns."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
While Jesus' death and resurrection illustrate what God has done for us, the Easter story also shows us how we can respond to this great gift. That response is found in the devotion of the women who followed Jesus through the crucifixion and then sought to honor Him at the tomb.In this message, Jill Briscoe describes the bravery of the women in Jesus' life and the dignity He had ascribed to them as He taught us all how to live.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.'"After Jesus' ascension into heaven, the believers were filled with fear, wondering if they would be next to be crucified. But something happened that energized these people, gave them power to speak and do things as they never could have before! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."It's no secret that all of us will die in the end. Even Jesus died! And this makes His resurrection one of the most important aspects of His life and a source of incredible hope for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'"How would you feel if you knew you were going to die painfully tomorrow? When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was struggling with that same knowledge, for not only was He to be crucified the next day, but He was also to bear the weight of all our sin! How did He deal with such emotions? And how can we handle emotions in our own lives?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"So Jesus said, 'When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.'"Jesus' ministry only spanned three short years but had an incredible impact, lasting millennia. What was it about his approach that gave him such power?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Christ can give us the words to send the devil away. He can give us the words to rebuke the devil. In this message, Jill Briscoe gives us tools to handle temptation, even as we see it lived out in the life of Jesus.Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy even in the midst of a crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy, and yet it's true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. How do we keep our joy?In this message Jill explores how can experience joy on the inside even when things are all wrong on the outside.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus is coming again. He is coming soon... and we'd better be ready! Jill Briscoe boldly states this as she talks about the second coming of Christ. She explains the need to be alert and shares the joy in anticipating His return.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10. This message is centered on the Good Samaritanthe man in the ditch.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What happens when you come to know the King? You will want everyone else to know Him, too. Jill Briscoe describes Him as a hidden treasure that needs to be shared. Listen as she shares the excitement of telling the Good News!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Everyone is good at something. This natural talent is a God-given gift, but what are we supposed to do with it? In Matthew's gospel, Jesus answers this question plainly using the story about the landowner and the talents. What can we learn from each servant's decision? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
The prodigal son is a well-known story that perfectly illustrates God's grace and forgiveness. Walk through this familiar parable with Jill as she takes a closer look at how it illustrates receiving forgiveness and extending it to others.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill digs into the parable of two houses being builtone on sand and the other on the rock. What does Jesus' simple story with a heavenly meaning have to teach us about obeying God's Word? Find out in this powerful message.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In the two parables that Jill Briscoe teaches about in this message, Jesus has a specific point... our relationship with God is so valuable and so important that it should be worth more than anything else we possess. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What is God's will for my life? It's a serious question that is asked by believers of all ages facing all kinds of decisions and uncertainty. As Jill Briscoe explains, you cannot know the will of God until you find God and get to know Him personallyor at least slow down long enough for Him to find you! God does not intend for His will to be a mystery to us. In fact, He makes it perfectly clear in His Word. What can we learn from the stories of the Bible... from how Jesus handled certain situations? A great deal! Through this teaching, you'll learn how you can know God's will for your life and then begin to apply it in practical ways. Are you ready to surrender your plans if it means you will accomplish His?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
A woman's identity is revealed in Creation, obscured by the Fall, but renewed in Redemption.What does that say about her role in the home, family, church, and workplace? Jill offers a Christian point of view on this hotly debated issue.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever noticed how kids try to hide things they've done wronga broken family heirloom, a bad report card, or a dent in the car? As much as he or she tries to hide the mistake, most often the parents find out. The same is true of our sin. As much as we try to bury our sin, God always knows about it. But how do we confront it?In this message by Jill, she teaches us what to do with sin so that we can make God the true ruler of our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill Briscoe will freely admit that even as a Christian, she struggles with worryand she's not alone. Battling against worry and reclaiming the energy and abundant life that worry steals from us is a daily battle for so many people. Are you ready to learn how to rule worrisome situations and not be ruled by them?In this message, Jill shares the turning point in her life when she finally felt the worry war pivot in her favorand it had a lot to do with studying the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Life is full of many battlesbig and small. An unexpected death, a bad relationship, or a rebellious teenager can lead to emotional battles that cause us pain and despair. It can be tough to understand how we'll get through it.In this message, Jill explores the life of Joshua and shows us how God helps us fight and win our battles.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We all can remember a time in our lives when we felt inadequate for somethingparenting, a new job, or an unexpected life event. It's during these times that we can't help but think, "I can't do this."In this message, Jill teaches us how we can follow God's will for our lives by not only saying, "I can," but also saying, "I will." Jill tells the story about Stuart, at the age of 17, being asked to teach about the Church at Ephesus.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you ever feel like you've lost your fire for God? Maybe you find yourself just "doing" your walk with Christ instead of having passion and drive to dig deeper. When we lose the fire, the rest of our faith suffers.In this message, Jill teaches us how we can reignite the fire to seek a more intimate relationship with God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it? For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult. In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you ever find yourself running away from God's plans because you feel inadequate? Jeremiah felt inadequate when God called him to be a prophet. But God spoke a promise to Jeremiah saying, "My plan will be in your life, My work will be in your hand, and My words will be in your mouth." In this message, Jill teaches how to have the kind of faith that believes that God will enable and equip us to do everything He asks of us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Trying to walk in faith is a day-by-day lesson in leaning on God. It's figuring out moment-by-moment what a Christian life looks likeand it's not easy. Jeremiah had to learn how to have faith like this when he was in the pit, when he was fighting despair and doubt. During this time, God was teaching Jeremiah to put his mind on Him, instead of on the troubles of life. Jeremiah's testimony of learning faith morning by morning is a great lesson for us in pursuing faith, even in doubts and trials.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it's all about getting God's perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever "burden" God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it!Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Effective ministry will not happen if the ones who are seeking to minister have lost their cutting edge. In building the Kingdom, it is critical to stay spiritually sharp - to depend on Christ to do His work through us. The question is knowing how to do that.This is the first part in Jill's two-part series on the spiritual art of leadership.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Called to unlock the door to the secrets of God's saving grace, Paul followed the footsteps of Jesus. They were principles that fueled his amazing life and made him a "world shaker." We can own those principles, too, and shake up our world for Christ. This message includes Jill's poem, "God Dropped By." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Paul had a heart as big as the world, a vision as high as the sky, and a life that marches down the stairway of time into our little livesenlarging them forever. He was a mover and a shakera "world shaker." From this point on in the narrative, Paul would be in prison and bondage until the end of his course on earth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Families have been under attack from the beginning of time, and they are under attack today. The devil, who hates families with complete disdain, works overtime to tear down every wall we rebuild. How do we overcome his opposition when we're exhausted from the constant patch work?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from the book of Nehemiah on where to draw strength for rebuilding our family relationships.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ? Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word! So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ? Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word! So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ? Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word! So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ? Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Most of us feel like we're juggling so many roles and responsibilitiesin our homes, families, workplaces, social activities. How do we balance all of these things while being the reflection of Christ to the people we encounter every day?In this message, Jill teaches how we can use the example of the conscientious Proverbs 31 woman to have the Lord's heart for the world around us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Most mothers want their children to "arise and call her blessed." But in today's culture, it's increasingly difficult to raise godly kids. How and when should you talk to your children about God?In this message, Jill offers a map to finding God's idea of family, gives practical ways of explaining biblical concepts to children, and shows how important a role a mother plays in her children's spiritual lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"Perfect" marriages don't just happenbut they are possible!In this message, Jill shares wisdom gleaned from her own marriage to show that, like the Proverbs 31 woman, you can become "queen of your husband's heart" and do your part in making your marriage all that that God wants it to be.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Ever feel overwhelmed trying to live up to expectations? We all look for affirmation and appreciationbut from whom?In this message, Jill explains what it means to be "Queen of the Lord's Heart" and how this important role can lift that burden of expectations so we can be free to be unselfconscious and be able to do what we need to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Sometimes we think that if we could only get what we want, we would finally be happy. Solomon thought that, too. He had a "getting" obsession, never denying himself anything he wanted, and he became "greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before [him]." But all these things didn't bring Solomon the happiness he was looking for. Solomon and you and I are all trying to soothe a heart ache that can't be cured by "things" but only by finding our purpose, the reason we were made!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Ever feel like something is missing, like you just don't belong? You probably feel that way because it is true! God created us for Himself and put eternity in our heartswe were not made for here. So how do we make the most of this life where "everything is meaningless, a chasing after the wind" (as Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes) in a world which is not our home?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How do you stay when you really want to go? It's not easy. Abigail was a woman stuck in a difficult marriage with a difficult husband. But instead of being angry and vindictive, she showed godly wisdom and self-control in diffusing tensions, and remained committed to her marriage. In this message, Jill Briscoe walks us through Abigail's story and gives us an example of how to deal with the difficult people in our own lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When we think of influential leaders, we often think of those who make bold statements, those who are aggressive or loud. But not all change happens that way. Ruth changed her world using humble acts of love and kindness. Despite her circumstances, Ruth spent her life in service. She lived a life that exemplified love to those around her, particularly in caring for her mother-in-law, Naomi. Jill Briscoe teaches us how much we can learn from Ruth about being a true friend.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Every day we fight battles: teaching our kids to clean up their toys, dealing with difficult co-workers or family members, getting society to clean up the environment. But even though these battles are big, there is an even bigger war going ona spiritual one. While we know that God is the ultimate victor, we live every day surrounded by Satan's armies. The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her. In this message from Judges, Jill shares with us Deborah's story and shows us how we, too, can respond to God and find our roles in this great battle.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever felt wrongly judged? Rahab was someone who was judged for her outer appearance. A harlot, known for keeping brothels within Jericho, no one would have believed by simply looking at her that she was seeking God. Thankfully, God looks beyond what man sees to the desires of our hearts, and changes us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a servant of God, look to Miriam. Miriam served God using her gifts when she took on a willing, servant attitude. Miriam discovered that she had the gift of prophecy, and she used it where God called herin leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, alongside Aaron and Moses.God wants to use you, as He used Miriam, with the gifts and personality that He gave you. In this message, we see how God will put you in the right place at the right time. But He requires you to have the right attitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When we think of someone with a good attitude, Abraham's wife Sarah is probably not the first person who comes to mind. We might think of her arguments with Abraham, how she laughed at God's good news, her harsh dealings with Hagar, how she lied to Pharaoh. But in 1 Peter 3, Peter commends Sarah as a model for all women for her "quiet and meek spirit." What happened in Sarah's life to turn this feisty, contentious, rebel of a woman into God's royal princess? In this message, Jill teaches us about Sarah's lifeher shortcomings and how God turned this rebel into royaltyand how giving God control in our own lives can transform our attitudes like it did for Sarah.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Women throughout all of history have been trying to find their identitiesthrough marriage, children, a career. But we can find our true identity and fulfillment only in our relationship with God. Eve had a unique opportunity to be with God in the Garden of Eden, and God revealed His intended work for her, what He designed her to do. But Eve's identity was challenged in the Fall when Satan deceived Eve into trying to find her identity outside of the God in whose image she was made. We, too, were created in God’s image and were designed for the work He has for us. In this message, Jill walks us through Eve's story and teaches us how it is also our storyhow our own identities may be obscured in the Fall but are renewed in Christ's redemptive work.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Think for a moment about how you spend the majority of your dayworking, attending school, raising children, running errands... Now, how do you spend the time that remains? Have you set aside time for the Lord each day?In this message, Jill encourages us to be intentional in connecting with God in all that we do and to make each moment count for Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We have to make a lot of choices every day... financial decisions, relational decisions, parenting decisions. From making a very small decision to dealing with what seems like an impossible situation, we often find ourselves looking for wisdom and striving to follow God's will. We're seeking to make wise choices. In this message, Jill looks at the life of Solomon to help us understand how we can develop wisdom.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Luke is the only Gospel writer who records this part of Jesus' life. Jesus is now a pre-adolescent. These years are known as "the silent years."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Jill Briscoe invites you to sit with her on the steps of her soul in this special holiday recording of some Christmas poems and short stories. As winter begins to cast a long shadow on your days, Roses in December will bloom Jesus in your heart. You'll be drawn to the center of your relationship with God where you can focus on His love and magnificence.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
When we hear the word Christmas, many of us think of all the time spent finding the perfect gifts for the ones we love. God's perfect Christmas gift for us was His Son. In this message, Jill Briscoe offers us the opportunity to have our first real Christmas through accepting the indescribable gift that God has given us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Keturah didn't know it, but when she hid in her family's stable that dark, star-filled night, she was in for a big surprise! Regularly cast aside because of her crippled hands, God had carefully chosen this young, Hebrew girl to be part of His miraculous entrance into the world!The Innkeeper's Daughter is a tender, whimsical story that gives you a glimpse of what might have happened in the stable on the night Jesus was born. Written and narrated by Jill Briscoe, children and adults will be captivated by her vivid descriptions of the stable and the many unusual visitors who came. Follow little Keturah inside the cramped, smelly barn and see what she saw: talking animals, chubby angels, regal wise men, and ultimately, the King of Kings, whose coming wasn’t the only miracle that night!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"That though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9There are over 350 prophesies in the Old Testament that describe the Messiah. Jesus, born with no fanfare or even a crib, fulfilled every single one! The mathematical odds of that are virtually impossible.And yet, even with that knowledge, the question about Jesus is ultimately a personal one you have to decide on your own. Who do you think the baby Jesus was?In this message from Jill, she asks you this very question. If you believe the baby Jesus is God, you will live your life with a different perspective and purpose.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10Jesus did not say, "Come to me and I'll fill your life full of stuff." He said, "I’ll fill it full of Me. I’ll fill it full of God, and then you will have life to the full." And that's what Christmas is all about. We often forget that as we get busy shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping, and attending parties.In this message, Jill challenges us to keep the focus on Christ and the significance of His birth this Christmas.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
How can we get ready for Christ to come this Christmas and not allow Christmas to come without Christ? It's not easy to keep Christ in the spotlight when we are so busy preparing for the happenings of the season. But we can, and must, focus on what He did for us as we celebrate His birth this Christmas.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Who was Jesus? Jesus was no ordinary child. The book of Hebrews says He was Divinity. He was God Himself, ImmanuelGod with us. In this Christmas message, Jill Briscoe discusses the miraculous birth of Jesus, who Jesus was, and what that means for us.Jill reads her poem "Divinity Wrapped in a Blanket."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
One of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn't matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, "Let’s talk." What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Have you ever received a gift you didn't deserve? This is exactly what happens at the judgment seat of Christ. The Bible is filled with hints of what this event might be like for us. Jill discusses a couple of them for us to try and paint us a picture.Not only do we receive the gift of dwelling in heaven when Christ died on the cross for us, we also get rewarded for the things that Christ did through us while we were on earth.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth.Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not.This message includes Jill reading her poem, "Judge Jesus."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you have friends and family who have not yet accepted the Lord? Knowing that our time on earth could end at any moment, are you worried about them spending eternity in the outer darkness called hell?Jill insists that if hell is a real existence and there's a possibility that our unbelieving loved ones may end up there, it is a crucial matter to discuss. She dives into this controversial topic: Is there a second chance to accept Christ after death?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What is hell? How could a loving God create such a horrible place and then be willing to send His creation there? Jill agrees that these are normal thoughts to have, but she uses a number of passages to change our perspective on the matter.The greatest fall came when God’s highest angel wanted to take His place and therefore was thrown out of heaven; hell was created as this angel's new home. Hell was never created by God for man, but if we choose to reject Him, this dreadful place becomes our eternal home.This is message includes Jill’s poem "The Wish Wand."To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone's promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Does anyone ever ask, "How are you?" and you reply, "Well, under the circumstances...." The problem is that's exactly where we are livingunder the circumstances! How do we rise above the adversity and sing a song of praise? From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Jill Briscoe shows us how Hannah, under very difficult circumstances, found the secret.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
"What is God’s will for my life?" It’s a serious question that is asked by believers of all ages facing all kinds of decisions and uncertainty. As Jill Briscoe explains, you cannot know the will of God until you find God and get to know Him personallyor at least slow down long enough for Him to find you! God does not intend for His will to be a mystery to us. In fact, He makes it perfectly clear in His Word. What can we learn from the stories of the Bible... from how Jesus handled certain situations? A great deal! Through this teaching, you’ll learn how you can know God's will for your life and then begin to apply it in practical ways. Are you ready to surrender your plans if it means you will accomplish His?
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Being in a valley isn't proof that God has left us or that He doesn't care. God is our shepherd. He is leading us, protecting and correcting us. This is how we know God's love for us, through his action in our lives. In this message, we learn that God's rod corrects us, like He corrected David after his sin with Bathsheba, but His staff comforts us through these corrections. Loving discipline shows God's love for us.
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At times, we may feel useless, uncreative, ungifted, and unfit to do God's work. But simply by the fact that God has brought us into a redemptive relationship with Him, we can be encouraged that He has gifted us! The Holy Spirit is our gift; He is our anointing to do the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do. This message assures us that God has gifted us and God will see us through the tasks He set before us. We can say, as David says, "He has exalted me by helping me to know Him."
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No sin is bigger than God's forgiveness and mercy. There will be consequences for sin, but the love of God is the kind of unconditional love that shows mercy when the object of its love lies prostrate and repentant. David learned this when he sinned against God with Bathsheba, he learned the weight of guilt. He also learned that God's mercy is an attribute of His unfailing love. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches us the importance of letting God love us by letting Him forgive us.
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When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God, the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote his psalms about that. But he wrote with the knowledge that God's love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who pant after Him. In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has already given us: His Holy Spirit, His word, and His people. God beckons us to bring encouragement to those around us.
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When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David’s line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God’s faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based on His unfailing love!
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We have all experienced the feeling of spiritual oppression, temptation, or threats. But when David faced Goliath, God was the champion. God fought for the one He loved, just as He will fight for us when we're overwhelmed, because He loves us. In this message, Jill teaches us that God is our rescuer. That doesn't mean He will always rescue us from physical hardships or discomfort, but He will rescue us from sin, and its consequences. He will rescue us from Satan's schemes, from fear, and from ourselves.
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It's easy for us to question God when He chooses us for a task. We feel unqualified, like God has made a mistake. But God often chooses the unexpected to do His work. David was the definition of unexpected. He was the youngest, the smallest shepherd boy, but he was chosen by God to be king. In this message, Jill shows us that all of us have been anointed and given the ability to receive a calling and equipping from God.
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Our mere existence is evidence of God's love. When God creates, He creates in love and with purpose. He knows our days, our actions, our thoughts, before we even begin to exist. In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds us that our reaction to God's love for us, as displayed in our creation, ought to be like David's in the psalmsa reaction of praise and obedience.
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Most of us feel like we're juggling so many roles and responsibilitiesin our homes, families, workplaces, social activities. How do we balance all of these things while being the reflection of Christ to the people we encounter every day? In this message, Jill teaches how we can use the example of the conscientious Proverbs 31 woman to have the Lord's heart for the world around us.
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Most mothers want their children to "arise and call her blessed." But in today's culture, it's increasingly difficult to raise godly kids. How and when should you talk to your children about God? In this message, Jill offers a map to finding God's idea of family, gives practical ways of explaining biblical concepts to children, and shows how important a role a mother plays in her children's spiritual lives.
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"Perfect" marriages don't just happenbut they are possible! In this message, Jill shares wisdom gleaned from her own marriage to show that, like the Proverbs 31 woman, you can become "queen of your husband's heart" and do your part in making your marriage all that that God wants it to be.
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Ever feel overwhelmed trying to live up to expectations? We all look for affirmation and appreciationbut from whom? In this message, Jill explains what it means to be "Queen of the Lord's Heart" and how this important role can lift that burden of expectations so we can be free to be unselfconscious and be able to do what we need to do.
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How do you respond when you’re hit with the squalls of life? Are you like the disciples in Mark 4 who wondered why Jesus slept while their boat was sinking, or do you believe God is in as much control when He's seemingly asleep as when He's obviously awake? Do you pray, "Don’t let there be another squall"? Or do you see storms as part of God’s plan for your life? Teaching from the Gospel of Mark, Jill Briscoe addresses the issues of suffering and faith, challenging us to examine our beliefs in God in the midst of trouble.
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Have you planned your funeral? Few of us have. We like to think of death as something far off in the future. Then once we do acknowledge death, sometimes we fall into "You Only Live Once" thinking and fill our time with whatever pleases us. But God never promised us a long life! He has our days numbered, and only He knows when that number is up and we'll be called to be with Him. In this message, Jill Briscoe cautions us to avoid the "Minute Trap" and offers us a better perspective on what this life really is and how we should use the time God has given us.
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We've all been on both sides of hurtful words. We've insulted and been insulted, gossiped and been gossiped about. We've spoken words that have been obscene, profane, idle, or unkind. It's no wonder the Bible is full of references to the tongueso much destruction and yet so much encouragement, all from one little member of the body! In this message, Jill Briscoe gives us an acrostic of "tongue" with examples of the tongue's destructive characteristics, as well as their opposites, so we can avoid the "Mouth Trap."
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We live in a culture that encourages greed. We feel the need to "keep up with the Joneses" and own things that we don't necessarily want or need. We are lured in by the "greed cheese" that Satan puts in the "Money Trap." But everything we have isn't even oursit all belongs to God, and He entrusts us with what He knows we can handle. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches about the role money should play in our lives and gives us practical and challenging advice on how we should view and be good stewards of money.
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When little troubles appear in our lives, we can be surprised and wonder why God would allow such things to happen to us. Such thinking reveals that we may have fallen into the "Me Trap": Satan tempts us with "easy cheese" promising an easy life. But God never promised that life would be comfortable! In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how the troubles and pain in our lives are actually a way God molds us into Christ-like people.
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The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.
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You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We've all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path to finding our peace with Jesus and making peace with others. It's an important topicbecause we can't mend our marriages, settle family conflicts, or resolve issues with others if we don’t truly understand what having peace means.
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The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.
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The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.
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The storms of life can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging - a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes and gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers.
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Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons.
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Splinters, thorns, prickers. It doesn’t matter what they are called, they hurt and get under your skin! Life in our world is filled with thorns: difficult relationships, illness, loss of loved ones, broken promises. The Bible tells us that even the Apostle Paul and God Himself in Jesus struggled under the bite of thorns. But God does not allow thorns in our lives without providing sufficient grace to live in the prickly mess. What Satan intends to push us down often results in pushing us to our knees in front of God’s throne instead. "You who wore my thorns that I may know Your grace...pierced by my sin that I may see Your face...loved and forgiven from shame and deep disgrace. You wore my thorns. You wore my thorns." (from Jill’s poem "You Wore My Thorns" copyright 2003)
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Why is a walk in a garden so relaxing? Because we were created to live in God's garden of perfection, forever. Unfortunately, as the story goes, Adam and Eve made a fatal error and were forced to make their home in the garden of sin instead, where nothing is perfect or peaceful. But remember, this is God's story! God came looking for Adam and Eve after they disobeyed. And in His grace, He still comes looking for us today. Jill Briscoe takes us through biblical examples of God's saving grace and how He offers us a way to His riches through Christ.
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Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness. But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn? One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah.
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If you have little children in your life, you may have heard of "teachable moments." That's when you take an ordinary occurrence and tie it to a bigger, more important lesson. In this message, Jill shares how Jesus never missed a teachable moment, and we have the opportunity to use them to share Christ.
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Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness. But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn? One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah.
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Have you lost your joy? It can be hard when life is swirling around you and beating you down, but true joy is found in praising God for who He is and what He’s doing, even when you can’t see it. ’To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Isaiah 40:25-26
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In many of the remaining monarchies, the kings and queens are much beloved by their people, but they have very little real power. Sadly, many believers relate to Jesus the same way. They proclaim Jesus to be King of Kings and the Lord of their lives, but they make all the decisions! When we let Christ truly reign, amazing things happen.
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Imagine opening a door to heaven and seeing God on His glorious throne. That's something the prophet Isaiah was blessed to see, and it changed his understanding of God forever! In this message, Jill Briscoe highlights God's life-changing character as revealed in Isaiah's heavenly visionencouraging you to answer His call in faith and worship.
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We belong to God because He created us. He loves us, and it pains Him when we when we go after other lovers. He longs for us to turn from our worldly ways and run into His arms. "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1
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Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It’s the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him?
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Have you tried to carry all of your groceries into the house in one trip so you didn't have to go back out to the car? Your arms are aching, the bags are pinching your fingers, and the food is beginning to slide out. But you keep moving, hoping to get everything into the kitchen before the bags break!
Now imagine that someone in your family came out as you were unloading your bags and offered to carry them so you could sit down to rest. You probably wouldn't turn them down! Well, Jesus has made this offerHe wants to carry our burdens. We just need to say yes.
In Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus says: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
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One of the best known passages in the Bible is Psalm 23. It describes the relationship between a shepherd and His flock, in which He guides them through pastures, hills and dark valleys. In every case, the sheep are content because the shepherd is there, offering protection and comfort. We are the sheep in this story!
Jill teaches that no matter what is happening in our lives, good or bad, the only way we can find true contentmentand even joyin every situation is by trusting in the Lord, our shepherd, who promises to never leave us.
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Can you say with certainty that you believe God is working out His greater purposes for you? Do you believe He can bring beauty out of the most hideous situations? Job's story demonstrates the undeniable beauty that God can bring out of darkness. In this message, Jill shares how, as a result of our troubles, we can experience beauty like never before.
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Are you ever tempted to blame yourself for your suffering? Satan wants us to believe that hardships are punishment for our sinbut nothing could be further from the truth. Christ suffered the consequences of our sin so we don't have to. In this message, Jill looks to the book of Job to explain howin the midst of our turmoilwe can live above Satan's lies and live in light of the Truth instead.
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Words can sting. We've all, at some point, experienced the pain that comes from harsh criticism. So what do you do when you've been deeply hurt by the words of a stranger, an authoritative figure, orworst of alla loved one you greatly trust? Job experienced this, as his greatest comforters suddenly became his greatest critics. But what we see in Job's story is how God can use criticism to teach us a valuable, life-changing lesson.
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Will you stay faithful to God even when your world is crumbling around you? Suffering puts us in a vulnerable state for Satan's attacks. He roams the earth, waiting to pounce until we're weak and at our breaking point. We see this all throughout the book of Job. Satan prowls about, teases him, and uses individuals in Job's life to criticize and hurt him. In this message, Jill teaches us how we can cope with Satan's attacks and come out of the battle victorious.
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Even when your theology aligns with the Bible and you recognize that sometimes the righteous are called to suffer, when pain and suffering come your way it can feel a bit like diving into cold waterit can take your breath away and test your faith. How do we cope while we wait for God to intervene in our painful circumstances? We can look to the story of Job to find answers.
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Suffering can seem like an endless battle, because as soon as you get in it, you just want to get out. Hours, days, weeks, months, or even years can go by and you're still asking, "How long, oh Lord?" So what do you do when you're in a seemingly endless season of hardship? In this message, Jill shares how when we're willing to wait out our seasons of suffering, God won't let the time go to waste.
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When trouble comes your way, are you quick to question it? Have you ever gone so far as to question God Himself? The world can tempt us into asking, How could a loving God let something so terrible happen? Have you ever found yourself pondering that question? Instead of questioning the character of God, Job willingly received suffering from God's hands. But how was he able to accept the seemingly unacceptable? Jill shares how we can experience a transformation of attitude and move from a place of questioning God to a place of trusting God.
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Scripture teaches that every good and perfect gift is from abovebut would you ever think to see adversity as a gift from God? In the same way we receive good things from above, we should learn to accept trouble as well. But how can we do that? In this message, Jill answers that question by diving deep into Job's story and sharing how our eyes can be opened to see hardshipsand God Himselfin a whole new way.
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Can God revive the believer and animate the moral corpse of the unbeliever? In other words, "Can these bones live?" Ezekiel had a vision and a mission that can be ours. What God is looking for is a "blessing bone."
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The Bible, in both the Old Testament and New Testament, overflows with images of the Water of Life: storms and rain; streams in the desert; springs and wells; rivers, waterfalls, and watersheds; and the gentle dew of heaven. Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
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Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Bible say about His work today? Can I experience the supply of His sustaining power in my life?
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The fields are readypeople are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news. Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.
But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we're waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there's an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?
With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soiltaking God's truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom.
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We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside downso he could live right-side up. Jacob became a "prince" with God instead of a pain. When we’re suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that's when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world. What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
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What's a parent to do with a child in this day and age? What's a child to do with a parent? The New Testament says that children are to obey their parents, for this is right. Parents are told not to "exasperate" their children (Ephesians 6:3-4). That means don't drive them up the wall! Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Is this possible in this present evil age?
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In Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us... whatever age we are!
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If someone were to ask you today what your purpose in life is, would you be able to confidently answer? Finding your life's purpose can be challenging. As Christians, we know our primary calling is to follow Jesus, but how are we supposed to be practically spending our days? In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds you that God has a specific plan for your lifeand it's never too late to figure out what it is. Jesus wants you to join Him on the grand adventure He has in store for your life.
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How do you know what love looks like? Maybe you grew up in a household of care and support, and you feel you have a pretty good grasp on the concept. But maybe you've experienced some painful relationships, and you really struggle to know what love truly is. In this message, Jill Briscoe points out the beautiful ways you can understand love as it's described in Scripture. You’ll learn how to receive love from God and others and how to allow Christ to express love through you.
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Have you received Christ into your life? How can you confidently tell? Maybe you've become a Christian but you sometimes doubt your salvation because you’re not seeing change in your life. So, what should your life as a Christian look like? In this message, Jill Briscoe explains the evidence of a life marked by Jesus and shares how you can confidently know that you have received Christ.
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You probably don’t need to be convinced about how important it is to share life with others. To be friendless in a friendless world is a frightening thing. But have you ever struggled to develop meaningful and precious friendships? In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches about being vulnerable in our relationships and how friendship can deeply impact our lives.
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As someone who is made in the image of God, you have a better understanding than you might think about His longing desire for companionship and friendship. Are You a Friend of God? explores Scripture that reveals God's friendships with His people. Enoch was God's walking and talking friend, Job was His hurting friend, and Moses was His waiting friend. What kind of friend are you? In this message Jill Briscoe will shift how you think about your relationship with God and challenge you to identify, and grow in yourself, the characteristics that God is looking for in a friend.
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In Bible times, when a person had leprosy, they would use rags to cover their open sores because they were very contagious. In the book of Isaiah, it says that all of our righteous acts are like filthy ragslike the unclean rags used by people with leprosy. So if our good acts can never be righteous to God, then how can we live in Heaven? In this message, Jill teaches about our Jehovah Sidqenu, which means "Jesus is my righteousness." She lets us know how we can be righteous in God's eyes.
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Sheep rely on their shepherd to love them, lead them, and give them food and water. In this same way, we can depend on the Lord to be our shepherd, and he will love us, lead us, and provide nourishment for our soul. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Ro'i, or shepherd, so we can know what wonderful things God provides for us, His sheep.
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Where is God when bad stuff happens? That's a question so many of us have asked ourselves when nothing's gone right, when someone has died, or when we've suffered a broken relationship. Jehovah Shalom means "the God of peace," and it describes the perfect balance in God's nature and the tranquility He can bring us. In this message, Jill teaches on how we can know God as our Jehovah Shalom, so we can know how to experience His peace in the midst of life's chaos.
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A bad temper, a constant desire to overindulge on brownies, or a tendency to not trust God are all examples of battles we can face from time to time. This battle of the flesh will always exist, but it's God's battle not ours. In this message, Jill explains how we can know God as our Jehovah Nissi, or our banner, so that we can rely on Him to win our battles.
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Bitterness, anger, disappointment, and sadness are all feelings that can cause us to have a bad attitude, and we can feel stuck in that frame of mind. But when we let Him, God can heal our soul, spirit, and body. In this message, Jill talks about God as our Jehovah Rophe, or healer, and lets us know what amazing things can happen when we let God heal our attitude.
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In Genesis, God asked Abraham to go to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed God and took Isaac up the mountain. On the way, Isaac kept asking his father what they would be sacrificing. When it became clear what was happening, Isaac obeyed his fathereven though he was probably very frightened. Are you like Isaac, willing to be a sacrifice for God? In this message, Jill helps us understand God as our Jehovah-Jireh, our provider, so we can learn to be committed to God's plan.
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In Bible times, every seven years all slaves had the chance to go free. If they chose to stay with their masters, they would be taken to the public market and a peg was put through one of the slave's ears to mutilate the ear. That way he would be "marked" as a slave who loved his master and did not want to go free. We are called to serve God as willing slaves. Do you consider yourself "marked" for God? In this message, Jill explores God as our Adonai, or master, to help us understand how we can serve God better.
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The wonder of God's creation is all around us. Look at the flowers, the birds, and the tiniest insects, and you'll discover the amazing plan and intricate design of His creations. And then think about how much more he cares for us and his entire universe. In this message, Jill helps us understand God as our Elohim, or creator.
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Some of the most well-known Bible characters had bad daysjust as we do. No matter what your struggle may be todaydepression, low self-esteem, bitterness, disappointment, anger, jealousy, weariness, even a lost will to livethere is a person in the Bible who felt those exact same feelings. Jill takes us through this familiar story to reveal the Father's heart.
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One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure. In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.
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We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.
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What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all. In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.
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Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.
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Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longingssometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.
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Are you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you've lost your spiritual edge, and there's nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge. Ask yourself honestlyhave you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism, willfulness, laziness, or just plain selfishness? Be encouraged that the lost ax is not the end of the storyit can be found, with God’s help!
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Have you ever witnessed someone growing in their faith and then suddenly there is a horrible spiritual attack? Jesus warned there is an enemy of the harvestcrows that are bent on snatching the seeds scattered in the fields before strong roots can take hold. We may not like to think about it, but Satan is eager to discourage and snatch away believers. In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages all the saints to get in the fight, disciple those around them, and help people grow strong roots in their faith.
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It's easy to see when a garden needs watering. The plant leaves begin to wilt, the ground becomes dry, and cracks appear. And if the plants aren't tended to, they're at risk of withering and dying. It's the same with people who need Jesus. In this message, Jill Briscoe helps us understand what's at risk and asks us to dedicate ourselves to impacting people in our sphere of influence.
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Can an orchid grow in a putrid and smoldering garbage pile? Yes, and it has. That's the power of life within the seed. And so it is with the Good News. Are you all out for Jesus, scattering news of Him wherever you go, no matter how dirty or unwelcoming the circumstance might be? In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages us to believe that God's Word will always find good soil. It's up to us to take advantage of every opportunity so that the fields will be ready for someone to come along and harvest to the glory of God.
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Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.
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Luke is the only Gospel writer who records this part of Jesus' life. Jesus is now a pre-adolescent. These years are known as "the silent years."
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What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it? For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult. In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives.
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Do you ever find yourself running away from God’s plans because you feel inadequate? Jeremiah felt inadequate when God called him to be a prophet. But God spoke a promise to Jeremiah saying, "My plan will be in your life, My work will be in your hand, and My words will be in your mouth." In this message, Jill teaches how to have the kind of faith that believes that God will enable and equip us to do everything He asks of us.
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Trying to walk in faith is a day-by-day lesson in leaning on God. It's figuring out moment-by-moment what a Christian life looks likeand it's not easy. Jeremiah had to learn how to have faith like this when he was in the pit, when he was fighting despair and doubt. During this time, God was teaching Jeremiah to put his mind on Him, instead of on the troubles of life. Jeremiah's testimony of learning faith morning by morning is a great lesson for us in pursuing faith, even in doubts and trials.
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It's common today to see women fight in the military, hold political office, and work jobs formerly dominated by men. But 2,000+ years ago, women had few rights and little worth in society. That didn't matter to JesusHe had a heart for women, and it's shown in every conversation and interaction He had with them.
Jill's series teaches about women in the Bible who spent time with Jesus. But if you go deeper, you'll discover its real lessonno matter what your story is or where you've come from, no matter if you've lived a good life or made mistakes, every woman (every human for that matter!) has the same thing in common. We all need a Savior.
Listen closely and hear how much you are valued and loved by God's son.
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In this message, Jill takes us to Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents. The question is, how faithful are you in maximizing what God has given you?
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If you're a single woman, know a single woman, or are the mother or father of a single woman, this message is for you.
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Mary and Martha opened their home to Jesus. The two were very different types of women. Martha had the gift of hospitality and was a doer. Mary has other, mystical gifts, and was content to sit at the feet of Jesus.
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Has your perception of sexuality been warped? Our culture feeds us an idolized image of sex that is dramatically distant from God's intent. But just as the world is explicit about sex, so is God's Word! He clearly outlines His intent for the sexual experience. During His ministry, Jesus demonstrated perfect love to all kinds of sinful peopleincluding women known for their sexual sin. Jill points to Christ's encounters with these women, to reveal Jesus' standard for sexual behavior and of His grace when we fall. Can we accept His truth about sex and live according to His grace?
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Mary of Nazareth, mother of Jesus, was the best woman that ever graced this earth. Good, so good, but not good enough to get into heaven without the Savior she bore.
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While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer.
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One of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn’t matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, "Let's talk." What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.
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Our kids often look at famous athletes, singers, and actors to be their role models or examples of how they want to be. But did you know that they often follow your actions and examples, too? And you may not realize it, but there may be other people in your life who look to you to set a good example. In this message, Jill discusses the importance of being a good example and gives us practical ways we can do so.
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Is worshiping God the central focus of your life? Well, if it isn't, it should be. In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the book of Exodus and focuses on the tabernacle that Moses built to help us gain a better understanding of what it really means to worship God.
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What kind of spiritual gifts do you have? For many of us, it’s hard to know. But it's easier than you think to discover the wonderful gifts God has given you. In this message, Jill explains how by just looking at our lives and our day to day activities we can discover how to use our talents for God’s will and purposes.
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Most of us can think of a time when we had a craving for something sweet... a cookie, ice cream, or a brownie. For some, this kind of craving can result in an internal battle. The flesh says yes, but the mind may be thinking of the ramifications and may want to say no. The same is true with the sin in our lives. The mind may understand that it's a bad thing to do, but the body may just react and sin out of habit or discouragement. In this message, Jill shares how we can combat sin and be holy.
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Many of us live a Christian life that’s like a saggy bed. We're rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we've accepted Christ, and we know we're going to heaven when we die. But we sag in the middle. So how do we fix the sag? In this message, Jill helps us learn to obey and apply what the Bible teaches so that we can grow in our faith.
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Often times, you'll hear runners talk about the "wall" they hit when they are running. They can either stop running or push through the wall. Although it's hard to push through the wall, the reward is great because they usually experience a surge of energy and feel like they could run forever. As Christians, we can hit a "wall" that makes us feel stuck in our Christian walk. Although it's hard to push through it, when we do, we see a huge growth spurt. In this message, Jill explains how we can push through our "wall" to grow as a Christian.
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When you think of witnessing, what comes to mind? Many think witnessing is scary and intimidating. Others think it's something that just pastors and ministry leaders should do. But God believes witnessing is everyone's job, and He has given each and every one of us the tools to do it. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to witness.
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Sometimes we think that if we could only get what we want, we would finally be happy. Solomon thought that, too. He had a "getting" obsession, never denying himself anything he wanted, and he became "greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before [him]." But all these things didn't bring Solomon the happiness he was looking for. Solomon and you and I are all trying to soothe a heart ache that can't be cured by "things" but only by finding our purpose, the reason we were made!
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Ever feel like something is missing, like you just don’t belong? You probably feel that way because it is true! God created us for Himself and put eternity in our heartswe were not made for here. So how do we make the most of this life where "everything is meaningless, a chasing after the wind" (as Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes) in a world which is not our home?
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When we are bogged down with feelings of inadequacy, or when we are burdened by expectations, it's a great time to pray. But sometimes it can be hard for us to know what to pray or even how to pray. In this message, Jill walks us through the Old Testament prayer process that was followed within the temple and compares it to New Testament times to help us understand the importance of prayer and learn how to deepen our prayer life.
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The Word of God tells us that there are two life roadsone leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way!
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What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
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Is there a "good" thing distracting you from loving Jesus? It can be tempting to dedicate yourself to busyness and miss one of the most important things Jesus asks of youlove. Good things are absolutely worthless without love. In this message, Jill Briscoe studies the story of Martha and Mary to uncover the choice that's yours to make in order to love Jesus with all your heart, soul, and strength.
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Are you struggling to love someone in your life right now who hurt or betrayed you? And yet God asks you to project the unfailing love He has for you to people in your world. How do you do that? Do you even want to try and love someone you find unlovable? In this message, Jill Briscoe will help you learn to surrender and depend on God as the ultimate authority that fuels your ability to love and draw people to Christ.
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Is there a difference between a healthy self-image and pride? We read in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that while knowledge "puffs up," love "builds up." How do you put your gifts and God-given potential to use and remain humble in the process? How can you be confident and assured in God's leading and not entertain a high view of yourself? In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from Scripture to show you how to balance this so you're free to forget yourself and focus instead on other people and the work God has for you.
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Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today's culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don't want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that's harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner? In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others.
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We’re often tempted to live our lives out of our emotions where ugly things like frustration, anger, jealousy, and impatience rise to the surface. But love is patient. Love wins over difficult people. Love wins over unlovable people. But it's never something we can do in our own strength. In this message, Jill Briscoe explores patience as an outpouring of love and why allowing God to teach us long-suffering will transform the gift of love we give to others into a kindness the world seldom sees.
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Our greatest human need is loveto know we're loved and able to give love in return. But in our broken world, some of us have been so hurt that we've lost the ability to receive and give lovefrom God and others. In this message, Jill Briscoe shows how God's love is deeper, bigger, unconditional, and endless. It's not a feeling but an action. And when we let the Holy Spirit heal us and work in us, we can once again become vulnerable enough to open our hearts to God’s loveand in turn reflect His love out to other people.
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In biblical times the extended family structure, that included various generations, differed widely from the nuclear family we experience today. In our current culture we may be in danger of losing generational interaction.
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There are no guarantees that all will go smoothly in life or marriage because there are many forces intent on destroying our lives and relationships. But God promised us the resources we need to deal with life's eventualities, and we have to decide which way we are going to goor as Joshua said, which gods are we going to serve?
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God will use you, no matter how broken you are, if you are obedient. This is the lesson we can learn from the book of Esther. Esther started as a simple Jewish girl. But God asked her to be obedient, and she ended up risking her life to go before the king and make a request that her people be saved. She went with the knowledge that she would most likely be killed. But Esther had faith and was obedient.
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Most of us like to put our roots down and feel secure. We don't like change. We don't like being pushed into situations where we'll risk anything. But sometimes God calls us to do this! God calls us to be believers, like Esther and Mordecai, who care enough about the souls of others that we risk our own comfort, and sometimes our own lives, in order to fight for the lives of those around us. Jill teaches us how to be believers who care enough to darebelievers with courage to do the right thing even when we're afraid!
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Upholding the "Christian" label in a world like ours is vulnerableit's risky. If we live rightly in our wrong world, sooner or later we will find ourselves in conflict or threatened. When Esther's people, the Jews, were threatened, she had to choose whether or not she was going to stand up for them against the persecution of Haman. Would she keep her identity as a Jew a secret and save herself? Or would she stick her neck out and try to save the Jews? Jill encourages us to be like Esther, and to be unashamed of the Gospel message in our witness.
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Have you experienced a darkening sky in your life? When you find yourself there, do you shine brighter for it, or flicker out? Esther's life seemed to be a downward spiral of difficulties. But she continued to shine brightly for God in the unbelieving kingdom of which she was now queen. As Jill takes you through the amazing story of Esther, a simple Jewish girl made queen, you will see that you, too, can be empowered by God to keep shining his light, even in an ever darkening sky.
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Sometimes God's will isn't what we would have picked out for ourselves. It isn't what we want. And it's difficult to accept. Esther's life didn't turn out how she wanted it to. She found herself separated from her family and married to the unbelieving King of Persia. Through these trials, God made Esther into a Supernova, shining even more brightly in the hardships. But before she could get there, she had to die to her own dreams and her own plan. Are you willing to do the same?
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If God called you to a difficult task in a difficult place, would you shine light into that place? Would you, like Esther, be a star for God? Esther is a great example of someone who faced seemingly impossible circumstances. She was forced to marry a very powerful, very worldly man: the King of Persia. While not many of us can relate to such a circumstance as Esther had, we can learn from her faith and obedience. You are right in center stage of where God wants you to be and what God wants you to do in your life. Will you be obedient?
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How do you survive hard times and even flourish in your relationship with God? Jill Briscoe teaches about how our relationship with the Lord can be strengthened because ofand duringhard times.
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Time and time again, Jill Briscoe has met and ministered to suffering people. Many of them have experienced trials we cannot even comprehend. In this stirring message on the trials of Job, Jill shares what she has learned from the examples of those who responded rightly to suffering.
Jill shares her own struggles with waiting through difficult situations and overcoming the temptation to think that if God doesn't answer prayers the way we want, God isn't good. Jill shows us how we can learn to say, like Job, "I will accept it, as from a good God," and allow our situation to increase our faith and dependence on our Redeemer.
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In 2 Kings 4, there's a story about a widow who has run out of options on how to pay her creditors. She's facing the real possibility that she will lose both of her young sons to slavery, as a means of paying her debt. This desperate woman is out of money, out of hope, and out of faith. She's angry at God for the situation she's facing with seemingly no way out. Have you ever felt that way?
How do you find peace when your faith is completely out of focus? When the sheer weight of the moment has blinded you to the Holy Spirit at work on your behalf? Jill Briscoe's message, A Little Pot of Oil will remind you that God is sufficient. And you have all you need when you have all of Him in all you.
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How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it's all about getting God's perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever "burden" God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it! Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership.
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Effective ministry will not happen if the ones who are seeking to minister have lost their cutting edge. In building the Kingdom, it is critical to stay spiritually sharp. The question is knowing how to do that. This is the first part in Jill's two-part series on the spiritual art of leadership.
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Families have been under attack from the beginning of time, and they are under attack today. The devil, who hates families with complete disdain, works overtime to tear down every wall we rebuild. How do we overcome his opposition when we're exhausted from the constant patch work? In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from the book of Nehemiah on where to draw strength for rebuilding our family relationships.
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Have you ever received a gift you didn’t deserve? This is exactly what happens at the judgment seat of Christ. The Bible is filled with hints of what this event might be like for us. Jill discusses a couple of them for us to try and paint us a picture. Not only do we receive the gift of dwelling in heaven when Christ died on the cross for us, we also get rewarded for the things that Christ did through us while we were on earth.
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We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth. Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not. This message includes Jill reading her poem, "Judge Jesus."
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Do you have friends and family who have not yet accepted the Lord? Knowing that our time on earth could end at any moment, are you worried about them spending eternity in the outer darkness called hell? Jill insists that if hell is a real existence and there's a possibility that our unbelieving loved ones may end up there, it is a crucial matter to discuss. She dives into this controversial topic: Is there a second chance to accept Christ after death?
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What is hell? How could a loving God create such a horrible place and then be willing to send His creation there? Jill agrees that these are normal thoughts to have, but she uses a number of passages to change our perspective on the matter. The greatest fall came when God's highest angel wanted to take His place and therefore was thrown out of heaven; hell was created as this angel's new home. Hell was never created by God for man, but if we choose to reject Him, this dreadful place becomes our eternal home. This is message includes Jill’s poem "The Wish Wand."
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Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father.
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There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone's promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise.
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Called to unlock the door to the secrets of God's saving grace, Paul followed the footsteps of Jesus. They were principles that fueled his amazing life and made him a "world shaker." We can own those principles, too, and shake up our world for Christ. This message includes Jill’s poem, "God Dropped By."
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Paul had a heart as big as the world, a vision as high as the sky, and a life that marches down the stairway of time into our little livesenlarging them forever. He was a mover and a shakera "world shaker." From this point on in the narrative, Paul would be in prison and bondage until the end of his course on earth.
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Whether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it's important to root ourselves in prayer. In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strongespecially when we are in the midst of the fight.
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Many of us have times in our lives where we feel we’ve lost our spiritual effectiveness. This can happen in a number of ways. Maybe our disciplines have gone awry, our habits have slipped, our priorities changed, or we’ve let worry, pride or selfishness get in the way. In this message, Jill explains what happens when we lose our spiritual effectiveness, and she shares the steps we can take to retrieve it.
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When we pray, most of us spend a lot of time praying for ourselves, our family, and our friends. But did you know there is a lot more that God wants us to pray about? In this message, Jill uses the story of the little pot of oil to explain how we can let the Holy Spirit guide us in our prayer life so that God can work in our lives.
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Have you ever felt like you're running out of prayers? Maybe you're disappointed with God because you prayed so hard and the prayer wasn't answered. Or maybe you've just run out of spiritual energy, or you're in a bad situation in your life and you don't know how you are going to get through it. In this message, Jill talks about what happens when we feel like we have no prayers left to give, and she offers tools for getting through it.
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In the story of Elijah, God answers Elijah's prayer and sends fire from heaven down to Elijah's altar, in order to show the people of Israel that He is the one and only true God. This is just one example of how God answers prayer. In this message, Jill uses the analogy of an altar and describes twelve components that make up our relationship with God. It’s a way of helping us understand how God can send "fire" down to our altars to answer our prayers.
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It's easy to get discouraged when we're praying for a family member or a loved one and we just don't see God answering our prayers. In those times, we might tend to tell God how and when He should answer the prayer instead of having faith that His answer to our prayers might be in a way or at a time that is different than we imaginebut better! In this message, Jill gives us the example of Elijah and the widow and her son at Zarephath. Sharing her own personal stories, Jill encourages us to keep praying for our loved ones in any circumstances.
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When we think of the "heroes of the faith," we tend to focus on the tasks they accomplished and the people they encouragedbut the things they accomplished on their feet wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t spent time on their knees in prayer. Even Elijah had to start somewhere! He was a shepherd in a small town who cultivated "the hidden life" of prayer before God called him to change his world. In this message, Jill walks us through Elijah’s story, before the majestic displays of God’s glory on Mount Carmel, to a life fueled by prayer and trust in the Lord.
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How’s your prayer life? Are your prayers childish, easily distracted, unfocused and lacking in passion, seeing prayer as a way to get what you want? Or are they heartfelt, fervent, and effective... prayer thatworks? Drawing from the prophet Elijah’s fervent prayer life and his prayers for rain in a drought, Jill guides us in becoming great "pray-ers" and encourages us that effective prayer takes time and work but is completely worthwhile.
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In this Mother's Day message, Jill Briscoe guidesus as we thinkaboutour mothers. We celebrate all the things they did right, and we are grateful. But there are some things mothers cannot do...that only God can do!
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Is your heart asking, How long, O Lord? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a breakor a baby? A child to say they’re sorry, reconciliation, or an important prayer to be answered? Maybe you’re waiting for the bullying or betrayal to stopor lying, hating, injustice, corruption, or hurt. Or perhaps you are in a crisis of faith that needs to be resolved. In this message from Habakkuk, Jill Briscoe offers encouragement for the tough times in life.
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I believe in Jesus, but for so long I’ve been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I’ve been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubta failure! If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses.
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We often ask, Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is darkso very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows? In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the life of Esther to uncover answers to those questions.
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We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside downso he could live right-side up. Jacob became a princewith God instead of a pain. When we’re suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that’s when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern.
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The Holy Spirit can do amazing things within us, if we let Him. In this message Jill explains how we can let the Spirit change us, how we can develop the Spirit's character, how we can respond to the Spirit's call, and so much more. Learning these things can help us walk in the Spiritnot the fleshso we can have a positive impact on the lives of those around us.
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We are called to live by the Spirit so we can overcome the desires of our sinful nature. But how do we do that? In this message, Jill helps us understand what it means to live by the Spirit by examining the "fruits of the flesh" and then looking at the first three fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace.
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Whenever God does anything big, He does it through His Spirit. For example, when God created the Heavens and the Earth, He did so through the power of His Spirit. If the Spirit is capable of doing such huge things, just imagine what the Spirit can do in our livesif we let Him. In this message, Jill encourages each of us to examine our own life and see the fruit of the Spirit.
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Living in obedience, walking after Him, and seeing people come to Christ through our Godly actions are all ways we can bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Would you say this describes your spiritual life? This message by Jill will help you understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide your spiritual life so you will bear much fruit.
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Jesus spent a lot of time while He was here on earth teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit. As a result, the New Testament is full of promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit being our protector, teacher, and counselor. In this message, Jill looks into John 15 to discuss how God is the vine and we are the branches.
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Have you ever noticed how kids try to hide things they've done wronga broken family heirloom, a bad report card, or a dent in the car? As much as he or she tries to hide the mistake, most often the parents find out. The same is true of our sin. As much as we try to bury our sin, God always knows about it. But how do we confront it? In this message by Jill, she teaches us what to do with sin so that we can make God the true ruler of our lives.
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Jill Briscoe will freely admit that even as a Christian, she struggles with worryand she's not alone. Battling against worry and reclaiming the energy and abundant life that worry steals from us is a daily battle for so many people. Are you ready to learn how to rule worrisome situations and not be ruled by them? In this message, Jill shares the turning point in her life when she finally felt the worry war pivot in her favorand it had a lot to do with studying the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.
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Life is full of many battlesbig and small. An unexpected death, a bad relationship, or a rebellious teenager can lead to emotional battles that cause us pain and despair. It can be tough to understand how we'll get through it. In this message, Jill explores the life of Joshua and shows us how God helps us fight and win our battles.
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We all can remember a time in our lives when we felt inadequate for somethingparenting, a new job, or an unexpected life event. It's during these times that we can't help but think, "I can't do this." In this message, Jill teaches us how we can follow God's will for our lives by not only saying, "I can," but also saying, "I will."Jill tells the story about Stuart, at the age of 17, being asked to teach about the Church at Ephesus.
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Do you ever feel like you've lost your fire for God? Maybe you find yourself just "doing" your walk with Christ instead of having passion and drive to dig deeper. When we lose the fire, the rest of our faith suffers. In this message, Jill teaches us how we can reignite the fire to seek a more intimate relationship with God.
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How do you approach crisis? Many of us see crisis as a dead end, when, in reality, it's a crossroads, presenting both danger and opportunity. Opportunity for what? To see what God alone can do with the most impossible situations. Jill shares how the miracle of Easter can change how you respond to crisis. At the completion of the message, Jill expresses Christ’s sacrifice through her poem "You Wore My Thorns."
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While Jesus' death and resurrection illustrate what God has done for us, the Easter story also shows us how we can respond to this great gift. That response is found in the devotion of the women who followed Jesus through the crucifixion and then sought to honor Him at the tomb. In this message, Jill Briscoe describes the bravery of the women in Jesus' life and the dignity He had ascribed to them as He taught us all how to live.
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"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.'" After Jesus' ascension into heaven, the believers were filled with fear, wondering if they would be next to be crucified. But something happened that energized these people, gave them power to speak and do things as they never could have before!
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"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." It's no secret that all of us will die in the end. Even Jesus died! And this makes His resurrection one of the most important aspects of His life and a source of incredible hope for us.
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"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.'With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."
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"Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'" How would you feel if you knew you were going to die painfully tomorrow? When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was struggling with that same knowledge, for not only was He to be crucified the next day, but He was also to bear the weight of all our sin! How did He deal with such emotions? And how can we handle emotions in our own lives?
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"So Jesus said, 'When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.'" Jesus' ministry only spanned three short years but had an incredible impact, lasting millennia. What was it about his approach that gave him such power?
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"Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'"
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"The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him."
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A woman's identity is revealed in Creation, obscured by the Fall, but renewed in Redemption. What does that say about her role in the home, family, church, and workplace? Jilloffers a Christian point of view on this hotly debated issue.
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Can God revive the believer and animate the moral corpse of the unbeliever? In other words, "Can these bones live?" Ezekiel had a vision and a mission that can be ours. What God is looking for is a "blessing bone."
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The Bible, in both the Old Testament and New Testament,overflowswith images of the Water of Life - storms and rain; streams in the desert; springs and wells; rivers, waterfalls, and watersheds; and the gentle dew of heaven. Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
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Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Bible say about His work today? Can I experience the supply of His sustaining power in my life?
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Jesus is coming again. He is coming soon... and we'd better be ready! Jill Briscoe boldly states this as she talks about the second coming of Christ. She explains the need to be alert and shares the joy in anticipating His return.
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How can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10.This message iscentered on the Good Samaritanthe man in the ditch.
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What happens when you come to know the King? You will want everyone else to know Him, too. Jill Briscoe describes Him as a hidden treasure that needs to be shared. Listen as she shares the excitement of telling the Good News!
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Everyone is good at something. This natural talent is a God-given gift, but what are we supposed to do with it? In Matthew's gospel, Jesus answers this question plainly using the story about the landowner and the talents. What can we learn from each servant's decision?
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The prodigal son is a well-known story that perfectly illustrates God's grace and forgiveness. Walk through this familiar parable with Jill as she takes a closer look at how it illustrates receiving forgiveness and extending it to others.
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Jill digs into the parable of two houses being builtone on sand and the other on the rock. What does Jesus' simple story with a heavenly meaning have to teach us about obeying God's Word? Find out in this powerful message.
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In the two parables that Jill Briscoe teaches about in this message, Jesus has a specific point... our relationship with God is so valuable and so important that it should be worth more than anything else we possess. It's the second message in her series "Hidden Treasures."
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Jesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand."
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God came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set aboutbringing the world back home. "Talk to me," says the Father. "Prayer is the means; I have made a way." But there is a problemwe don't know how.
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A bewildered human race is like a man lost in a forest asking, "Father, are you there?" In 1945, at the end of World War 2, Helmut Thielicke, a brilliant theologian, preaching through the Lord’s Prayer to what was left of his congregation in the ruins of his church in Stuttgart said, "Everything will be all right so long as we hear His good voice calling to us above the howling of the wolves, above the sound of branches snapping, above the ominous noises around us. God is always there." A Christian worldview believes in the Fatherhood of God.
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How do you stay when you really want to go? It's not easy. Abigail was a woman stuck in a difficult marriage with a difficult husband. But instead of being angry and vindictive, she showed godly wisdom and self-control in diffusing tensions, and remained committed to her marriage. In this message, Jill Briscoe walks us through Abigail's story and gives us an example of how to deal with the difficult people in our own lives.
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When we think of influential leaders, we often think of those who make bold statements, those who are aggressive or loud. But not all change happens that way. Ruth changed her world using humble acts of love and kindness. Despite her circumstances, Ruth spent her life in service. She lived a life that exemplified love to those around her, particularly in caring for her mother-in-law, Naomi. Jill Briscoe teaches us how much we can learn from Ruth about being a true friend.
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Every day we fight battles: teaching our kids to clean up their toys, dealing with difficult co-workers or family members, getting society to clean up the environment. But even though these battles are big, there is an even bigger war going ona spiritual one. While we know that God is the ultimate victor, we live every day surrounded by Satan’s armies. The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her. In this message from Judges, Jill shares with us Deborah’s story and shows us how we, too, can respond to God and find our roles in this great battle.
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Have you ever felt wrongly judged? Rahab was someone who was judged for her outer appearance. A harlot, known for keeping brothels within Jericho, no one would have believed by simply looking at her that she was seeking God. Thankfully, God looks beyond what man sees to the desires of our hearts, and changes us from the inside out.
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If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a servant of God, look to Miriam. Miriam served God using her gifts when she took on a willing, servant attitude. Miriam discovered that she had the gift of prophecy, and she used it where God called herin leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, alongside Aaron and Moses. God wants to use you, as He used Miriam, with the gifts and personality that He gave you. In thismessage, we see how God will put you in the right place at the right time. But He requires you to have the right attitude.
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When we think of someone with a good attitude, Abraham's wife Sarah is probably not the first person who comes to mind. We might think of her arguments with Abraham, how she laughed at God's good news, her harsh dealings with Hagar, how she lied to Pharaoh. But in1 Peter 3, Peter commends Sarah as a model for all women for her "quiet and meek spirit." What happened in Sarah's life to turn this feisty, contentious, rebel of a woman into God's royal princess? In this message, Jill teaches us about Sarah's lifeher shortcomings and how God turned this rebel into royaltyand how giving God control in our own lives can transform our attitudes like it did for Sarah.
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Women throughout all of history have been trying to find their identitiesthrough marriage, children, a career. But we can find our true identity and fulfillment only in our relationship with God. Eve had a unique opportunity to be with God in the Garden of Eden, and God revealed His intended work for her, what He designed her to do. But Eve’s identity was challenged in the Fall when Satan deceived Eve into trying to find her identity outside of the God in whose image she was made. We, too, were created in God’s image and were designed for the work He has for us. In this message, Jill walks us through Eve’s story and teaches us how it is also our storyhow our own identities may be obscured in the Fall but are renewed in Christ’s redemptive work.
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Have you planned your funeral? Few of us have. We like to think of death as something far off in the future. Then once we do acknowledge death, sometimes we fall into "You Only Live Once" thinking and fill our time with whatever pleases us. But God never promised us a long life! He has our days numbered, and only He knows when that number is up and we'll be called to be with Him. In this message, Jill Briscoe cautions us to avoid the "Minute Trap" and offers us a better perspective on what this life really is and how we should use the time God has given us.
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We've all been on both sides of hurtful words. We've insulted and been insulted, gossiped and been gossiped about. We've spoken words that have been obscene, profane, idle, or unkind. It's no wonder the Bible is full of references to the tongueso much destruction and yet so much encouragement, all from one little member of the body! In this message, Jill Briscoe gives us an acrostic of "tongue" with examples of the tongue's destructive characteristics, as well as their opposites, so we can avoid the "Mouth Trap."
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We live in a culture that encourages greed. We feel the need to "keep up with the Joneses" and own things that we don't necessarily want or need. We are lured in by the "greed cheese" that Satan puts in the "Money Trap." But everything we have isn't even oursit all belongs to God, and He entrusts us with what He knows we can handle. In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches about the role money should play in our lives and gives us practical and challenging advice on how we should view and be good stewards of money.
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When little troubles appear in our lives, we can be surprised and wonder why God would allow such things to happen to us. Such thinking reveals that we may have fallen into the "Me Trap." Satan tempts us with "easy cheese" promising an easy life. But God never promised that life would be comfortable! In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how the troubles and pain in our lives are actually a way God molds us into Christ-like people.
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A parable is defined asan earthly story with a heavenly meaning. And the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15may be one of the most famous parables in Scripture. The story of the prodigal son is about God losing something very precious and sending His son, Jesus, to get it back. This is God’s world, and He wants it back!
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It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges usto look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!
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It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?Jill challenges usto look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!
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Most of us feel like we're juggling so many roles and responsibilitiesin our homes, families, workplaces, social activities. How do we balance all of these things while being the reflection of Christ to the people we encounter every day? In this message, Jill teaches how we can use the example of the conscientious Proverbs 31 woman to have the Lord's heart for the world around us.
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Most mothers want their children to "arise and call her blessed." But in today's culture, it's increasingly difficult to raise godly kids. How and when should you talk to your children about God? In this message, Jill offers a map to finding God's idea of family, gives practical ways of explaining biblical concepts to children, and shows how important a role a mother plays in her children's spiritual lives.
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"Perfect" marriages don't just happenbut they are possible! In this message, Jill shares wisdom gleaned from her own marriage to show that, like the Proverbs 31 woman, you can become "queen of your husband's heart" and do your part in making your marriage all that that God wants it to be.
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Ever feel overwhelmed trying to live up to expectations? We all look for affirmation and appreciationbut from whom? In this message, Jill explains what it means to be "Queen of the Lord's Heart" and how this important role can lift that burden of expectations so we can be free to be unselfconscious and be able to do what we need to do.
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In Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us... whatever age we are!
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Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, "Keep goingyou can do it!" In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God "coach" us and find contentment in every circumstance.
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What people come to mind when thinking of those who have a servant attitude? Missionaries? Pastors? Yourself? Do you think that having a humble attitude is important? The apostle Paul had a servant heart and attitude. He continually gave himself away to benefit those around him. As a result, he was able to bring many people to Christ. We can impact those around us just as Paul did if we learn the spiritual art of humility. In this message, Jill explains how having a self-sacrificing attitude can impact others.
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What do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they are alone, the fear and sadness take over, and they break down. Much of the apostle Paul’s life was spent sufferingmost of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance. This "spiritual art" of contentment was something Paul learnedand it wasn’t easy. In this message, Jill uses Paul’s life as an example of how we can learn contentment, joy, and peace of mind no matter what we are going through.
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The fields are readypeople are dry and waiting to hear a message of hope, meaning and purpose of life. The seed, the Word of God, is dynamic, powerful, precious and full of life. God calls those in His kingdom to share this good news.Like a farmer sowing seed, we are to be spiritual farmers generously spreading God's truth.But why is it so hard to share our faith? Is it that we’re waiting for perfect weather before risking to go out in the fields? Or are we not seeing the lost the way God does? Are we not aware there’s an enemy circling us, seeking to thwart our plans and snatch the seed?With attention-grabbing stories and personal insight, Jill teaches in this single message to focus on being good soiltaking God’s truth and with His watering, producing a spiritual harvest for His kingdom.
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Security comes with the confidence of knowing who you are and where you belong. In Ecclesiastes 4, we see Solomon mourning for the lost outside his palace gates as he watches them toil with the meaningless distractions of this world. Today, there are still millions of people walking around with the emptiness of not knowing God. And as this breaks the Lord's heart, it should move us to take action in sharing the Gospel.
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If we are honest with ourselves, instant gratification is the driving force for many of our actions. But that pleasure soon fades. Jill brings us to Ecclesiastes 2where Solomon puts this theory to the test in an effort to see what truly satisfies.
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When you can't feel God with your feelings, feel Him with your faith. There are plenty of times in life when we feel like God isn't with us because we are focused on our emotions. These are the times when it is crucial to speak Scripture over our circumstances. Then we will find ourselves being lifted out of the pit.
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Have you ever received a gift you didn’t deserve? This is exactly what happens at the judgment seat of Christ. The Bible is filled with hints of what this event might be like for us. Jill discusses a couple of them for us to try and paint us a picture.
Not only do we receive the gift of dwelling in heaven when Christ died on the cross for us, we also get rewarded for the things that Christ did through us while we were on earth.
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Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father.
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There is a war going on right now inside each one of us. It's the battle between good and evil, and it's been going on since the beginning of time. But what does that mean for us?
In this message by Jill, she teaches us what the war is about, what role we play, and how we can guard ourselves against the evil one.
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Have you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy even in the midst of a crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy, and yet it's true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. How do we keep our joy?
In this message Jill explores how can experience joy on the inside even when things are all wrong on the outside.
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What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it?
For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult.
In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives.
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Do you ever find yourself running away from God’s plans because you feel inadequate? Jeremiah felt inadequate when God called him to be a prophet. But God spoke a promise to Jeremiah saying, My plan will be in your life, My work will be in your hand, and My words will be in your mouth.
In thismessage, Jill teaches how to have the kind of faith that believes that God will enable and equip us to do everything He asks of us.
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As someone who is made in the image of God, you have a better understanding than you might think about His longing desire for companionship and friendship.
Are You a Friend of God?explores Scripture that reveals God's friendships with His people. Enoch was God's walking and talking friend, Job was His hurting friend, and Moses was His waiting friend. What kind of friend are you?
In this message Jill Briscoe will shift how you think about your relationship with God and challenge you to identify, and grow in yourself, the characteristics that God is looking for in a friend.
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Some of the most well-known Bible characters had bad daysjust as we do. No matter what your struggle may be todaydepression, low self-esteem, bitterness, disappointment, anger, jealousy, weariness, even a lost will to livethere is a person in the Bible who felt those exact same feelings. Jill takes us through this familiar story to reveal the Father's heart.
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One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure.
In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.
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What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all. In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.
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Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.
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Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longingssometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.
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God places great value on the act of encouraging others, so we should, too. Learn how your marriage can benefit from the simple effort of building up your spouse.
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Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Bible say about His work today? Can I experience the supply of His sustaining power in my life? This teaching is also available in Jill's book A Little Pot of Oil.