Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Paul said in 1 Timothy 4:8, "For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things." Does that mean that exercise is useless and should be avoided? In this and the next episode, I tell my 55-year story of running and bike riding. This isn't a prescription for you but a de…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie How can we be helpful to friends who are thinking about "missing the mark," sinning?" What questions should we ask? What tone do we need to use? Is it OK to admit that sin is fun? How do we forget about thoughts and decrease our desire to do wrong things? Think about this principle: A person doesn'…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie How do I make decisions about serious issues? Is it wrong to think about doing something wrong? Is it wrong to discuss what I'm planning with a trusted friend — even though what I'm thinking about doing is sinful? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional char…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Do I love my neighbor as myself when I allow someone to abuse me and others? But, what if I am the one who is slapping, suing, and demanding? What should I do? YouTube, How to Hear and Respond to Malicious Criticism YouTube (sermon starts at 17:40) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying pur…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie How long should a person insult and harm me with my permission? What can I do when I've reached my limit? Is it Christian to say to another person, "I've had enough? You aren't allowed to do that anymore"? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to yo…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie It's stupid to hate criticism (Proverbs 12:1). But what if the criticism is false, unrelenting, wicked, and malicious? Should I continue to accept that? We begin this discussion in Episode 21. When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsp…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie How do you deal with change? When your hopes and plans are interrupted, do you think the end has come — that you'll never be happy again? Have you noticed that disappointments come often? Look for a "mustard seed" in this episode to deal with those large and small interruptions. Transition Chart, W…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie What could be helpful about going to work in a grocery store at 11 years old? How could that provide wisdom in years to come? When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/ If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie How will you know what I'm thinking and feeling? How will I know what you're thinking and feeling? How will we transfer that information? If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber at 931.928.3390 When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast wi…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Anniversaries and other significant dates can be good times to reflect on how God has worked in our lives and blessed us despite our lack of knowledge, wisdom, and doing everything right. It's good to ask, "What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?" — Psalm 116:12 If you'd lik…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Do I want to know what others think? Could they have something that could help me? May they hesitate because they fear how I might respond? How can I make it easy for them to tell me? If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber at 931.928.3390 Link to audio of the workshop…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie In an hour-long counseling session with James Jones, I changed from running from criticism to asking for criticism. When you hear this episode, you might want to walk down the aisle during the invitation song. Or, maybe you're already a member of the criticized church and are happy about it. If so,…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Proverbs 12:1 summarizes the episodes about criticism: Those who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected (Proverbs 12:1, GNT). Website for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com As an Amazon Associate, I earn from …

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie If Moses, Aaron, Paul, and Jesus were criticized by their own people, should I feel like a failure when I receive criticism? Website for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com When God Builds a Church When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of th…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Can I work hard enough, pray enough, serve enough, and try enough that everyone will like me and no one will criticize me? In the Bible, did God's great servants receive criticism? Will I be better than them? Website for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com Whe…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Do you often feel like a victim? Are people often hurting you over and over? Do you feel helpless and hopeless? Are people always running over you? It took me seven or eight years to realize that people cannot run over me standing up. I have to lie down for them to be able to step on me. Website fo…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie What would be the kindest day of the week to fire a preacher? I learned this from the University of Hard Knocks. What homework does an eldership need to do before releasing a preacher? Listen and share with elders and preachers. Website for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons' email: bradencp…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Many have asked, "How long did it take Gail to write her book, Fleecy Clouds?". I'll give you three answers and other interesting information about publishing this book. Fleecy Clouds Micah Brinkley letter Stories of Amazing Grace Gail speaking at a Ladies’ Day at Childhaven, where she grew up, Oct…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie What do I do when two friends want me to be on each one's side in a conflict? How can I judge between them? How can I solve their conflict? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you. Click on the links below to learn more about these books on Ama…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Are (were) my mother, father, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents — angels, demons, or humans? How do I respond to the faults of my family? Is it best to leave them behind and never associate with them again? Or could I learn from their good and less desirable traits? Questions to Learn …

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Have you felt like a slave to someone else? To be a person's friend or to stay in the family, did you have to agree with every decision or suggestion they made? Do you need to dominate others? Do you demand that your spouse, children, and friends agree with you on every issue, or you won't be frien…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Why do individuals and groups get upset when they improve as well as when they fail? How can we learn to endure "growth pains"? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you. Click on the links below to learn more about these books on Amazon: Between…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie What do we do when we see an individual causing trouble in a family, church, business, or softball team that has been going on for months or years? Do we ask, "What's wrong with him?" or "I wonder why we like it that way?" Jesus told His disciples that faith as a grain of mustard seed can move a mo…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie What's Going on Here? What's Happening in this Church? How do you proceed when you see a serious problem in your group (family, church, business, or softball team)? Do you ask, "What is the problem," and look for a solution? Or, do you ask, "Who is the problem?" and try to change him/her, or do you…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Can you recall having a conversation and remembering it for weeks or months? I was blessed by this exchange on October 17, 2023. I have shared these four excellent questions with scores of people. Look for a "mustard seed." As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no addit…

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Jesus told His disciples that faith as a grain of mustard seed can move a mountain. This podcast will present short ideas that will bless tremendously when the concepts are put into practice and become habits. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge t…