Solutions from Scripture

Solutions from Scripture

por Debra Burton
Overcoming Pesonal Issues Lesson 21: Judging
What did Jesus actually mean when He said these three words: "Do not judge?" Do we take this verse out of context and therefore conclude we can never judge the actions and choices of others? Are we unloving and legalistic if we oppose controversial issues that the culture accepts because it's none of our business? Let's look at the Scriptures to see 4 wrong ways to judge and then 6 right ways to judge. Seriously, there's a right way? Yes!! God's Word shows us the balance with the topic of judging.
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 20: In the Trench of Turmoil vs The Quiet Place of Godly Peace
When we are deep in the trenches of unrest, it affects us and our relationships in negative ways. Why don't we have a sense of calm and tranquility in our minds and emotions? Let's explore some ways to pursue peace so we don't stay in inner turmoil.
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 19: "Who Am I" Defining Yourself
It's essential we define what type of person we want to become! What does God want us to "Put Off" and then "Put On" so we can be the best we can be. What we do while on this earth matters! But what keeps us in the quicksand so we can't move forward? And what sets us free so we can run the race set before us?
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 18: "Don't Tell Me What to Wear!" Does Modesty Matter?
One of the most controversial topics is modesty. Does Scripture say anything about it? How do we define what discretionary dressing really is? I leave it up to the listener of this podcast to assess answers as we review various perspectives.
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 17: The Green-Eyed Monster, Jealousy and Envy
What causes us to be consumed with jealousy? And what is at the root of envying what others have and we desperately want? What are the negative consequences of jealousy and envy? In this podcast, I'll be sharing 4 practical steps of action of how to "Rid Yourself of the Green-Eyed Monster!"
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 16: Different Types of Wisdom
When we know the 3 different types of wisdom found in the book of Proverbs, we will have the ability to live life in a much more effective way! Gathering godly wisdom and then living by it can prevent many unnecessary hardships. In addition, walking in godly wisdom brings much blessing into our lives and eternal fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 15: Being Easily Offended
People have been compared to "prickly porcupines." Their "quills" poke at us with what they say or do and then we become offended. Is it a true offense, then how do we Biblically deal with that? If we don't then we can develop layers of "quills" or offenses that can negatively affect us personally and also our relationships. Let's see how we can prevent that as we mature in how to handle offenses.
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 14: "I Doubt That"
There are times in our life when it's difficult to trust in the sovereign ways of God. Perhaps we don't understand why God does or doesn't do something and then we mistrust His wisdom and ways. There are 4 "Practical Application Tools" that can get us unstuck from doubt and move us toward putting our TRUST in the One True God who created the universe. Will we choose to put our faith in Him even when things don't make sense?
Overcoming Personal Issues Lesson 13: Comparison - Am I Better Than or Less Than
Comparing ourselves to others can cause a lot of commotion in our life. It can cause chaos and conflict with people too. It can create insecurities in us or on the other hand, a sense of superiority in ourselves. God's word says, "he who compares is not wise". So how can we walk away from the negative consequences of playing the "Comparison Game"? And instead hold on to the value God places on us and others?
A Woman After God's Heart: Legacy Lesson 12
What we do in our lifetime will be the legacy we leave behind to others. We must be intentional about the godly baton we pass on to others. We will leave behind memories to those who knew us. Are those memories of a person that lived their life totally for the Lord?
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