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Copyright OnePlace.com Salem Web Network - RSS Generator en-us RSS@OnePlace.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:46:29 EST 60 http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/oneplace/web/header/OnePlace_logo_Globe.jpg http://www.OnePlace.com 133 45 http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/3/2010 Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/30/2010 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/29/2010 This message about Herod's wife, Mariamne, is from Jill's 9-message series on New Testament women titled, "Women in the Life of Jesus." ]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/28/2010 This message about Mary Magdalene is from Jill's 9-message series on New Testament women titled, "Women in the Life of Jesus." ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/27/2010 This message is from Jill's 9-message series on New Testament women titled, "Women in the Life of Jesus." ]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/26/2010 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. This message is from Jill's series on New Testament women titled, "Women in the Life of Jesus." ]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/23/2010 Christians who seek to live lives worthy of their high calling are aware that they are involved in a struggle. They need to be clear about the unique nature of the struggle and the way in which God plans for them to stand firm against the enemy and to win the victory. Ephesians 6:10-24 ]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/22/2010 In the 1st century, many believers were slaves or slave owners. How they conducted themselves in these capacities was vitally important. Our situation is different, but our work habits and relationships are no less significant; half of our waking hours are spent there! Ephesians 6:5-9 ]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/21/2010 A major part of life is spent in the family and at work. Relationships in these environments are critically important. Societal change has taken place since "Ephesians" was written but the spiritual principles for societal living outlined are still relevant. Ephesians 6:1-9 ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/20/2010 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/19/2010 There is a direct connection between the things people believe and the way they behave. Patterns of behavior are now known as "lifestyles." Christians have very specific beliefs which have a direct bearing on their behavior. The result is a Christian lifestyle. Ephesians 5:1-21 ]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/16/2010 When thinking about how to live a life for Christ, following the Ten Commandments is always a good place to start. But there are also choices we can make that will demonstrate a life worthy of the calling. In this message by Pete, he looks at Ephesians chapter 4 to explain five big issues we can address in our lives so we can live more for Him. Ephesians 4:25-32 ]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/15/2010 After a certain age, parents expect their kids to act grown up. For example, parents no longer expect their kids to have temper tantrums when they are 19 years old. God feels the same way about us. He expects us to grow up. In this message, Pete explains eight characteristics of Christian grown-ups, so we can learn the right way to behave in order to live for God. Ephesians 4:12-16 ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/14/2010 Did you know that each one of us has at least one spiritual gift? And God doesn't leave anyone out. He gives spiritual gifts to everyone. There are specific reasons why God gave us these gifts and in this message, Pete delves into these five reasons. Ephesians 4:7 ]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/13/2010 Most of the time, when kids are doing arts and crafts, they use glue to bond together their creations. In the same way, God wants us to be glued together so that we are bonded as a church. This unity is important. But why? In this message, Pete explains seven reasons why unity in a church is important. Ephesians 4:5-6 ]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/12/2010 As Christians, our lives are supposed to stand out from those of non-believers. In Ephesians, it says "to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." This means we are to live life for Jesus. This is so important, but how do we do it? In this message, Pete explains five things we need to do to live a life worthy of the calling. Ephesians 4:1 ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/9/2010 Paul's instructions to the Ephesians "do not get drunk" and to "be filled with the Spirit" are not unrelated. Their juxtaposition is designed to explain the latter in the light of the former. This is important because there is no shortage of confusion on the subject. Ephesians 5:18 ]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/8/2010 The feelings of alienation which get so much publicity in our society are as old as humanity. They have their origins in humanity's alienation from God but manifest themselves in fractured relationships across the board. God has a plan to address it. Ephesians 2:11-22 ]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/7/2010 It is no secret that the human race is in deep trouble, but there is little agreement on the exact nature and the extent of the problems. Scripture not only explains the situation, but also outlines God's response...His gracious plan of salvation. Ephesians 2:1-10 ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/6/2010 Having blessed God for His blessings lavished on the Ephesians, Paul comments on their behavior and then launches into a prayer for their continued spiritual development which gives us a clue to what God plans for believers. Ephesians 1:15-23 ]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/5/2010 Some people see a world spinning hopelessly out of control, while others explore the universe looking for worlds for mankind to conquer. But both forget one thing. God has a plan - and we're part of it! The epistle to the Ephesians explains. Ephesians 1:1-14 ]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/2/2010 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=4/1/2010 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/31/2010 Paul talked about "boasting" or "glorying" in the cross, in marked contract to those who were undermining both his reputation and his ministry. His apparently extreme statement requires careful examination, for he calls it a rule that all God's people are to follow. Galatians 6:11-18 ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/30/2010 The Lord Jesus asked His disciples to remember Him. He gave them bread and wine - reminders of a broken body and shed blood. This was how He wanted to be remembered. Luke 22:7-23 ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/29/2010 John Stott says that at Christ's cross (many) have found their pride broken, their guilt expunged, their love kindled, their hope restored and their character transformed. But many others find the cross offensive. What exactly is the "offense of the cross"? Galatians 5:11 6:12 ]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/26/2010 Have you ever noticed how kids try to hide things they've done wrong - a 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. ]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/25/2010 Have you ever noticed how kids try to hide things they've done wrong - a 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. ]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/24/2010 Jill says that even as a Christian, she struggles with worry - and she is not alone. She shares her ongoing fight against worrying and how the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho helped her start to win the worry war. This is one of the most popular messages Jill has ever presented. It is the 5th message in her 6-message series on Joshua titled, "How to Be Up When You're Down." It is also featured in a 2-message special series titled, "Thoughts from a Woman's Heart." ]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/23/2010 Jill says that even as a Christian, she struggles with worry - and she is not alone. She shares her ongoing fight against worrying and how the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho helped her start to win the worry war. This is one of the most popular messages Jill has ever presented. It is the 5th message in her 6-message series on Joshua titled, "How to Be Up When You're Down." It is also featured in a 2-message special series titled, "Thoughts from a Woman's Heart." ]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/22/2010 Life is full of many battles - big 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. ]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/19/2010 We all can remember a time in our lives when we felt inadequate for something - parenting, 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. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/18/2010 We all can remember a time in our lives when we felt inadequate for something - parenting, 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. ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/17/2010 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. ]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/16/2010 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. ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/15/2010 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. ]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/12/2010 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/11/2010 6:17-19 ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/10/2010 Deuteronomy 6:6-9 ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/9/2010 Athletes, singers, and actors often become role models for children. As a result, kids want to be like their role model and do what they do. Young boys might get their favorite baseball player's jersey and play on a little league team so they can be just like their favorite player. This same thing is true with kids and their parents. You may not realize it, but your kids are watching every little thing you do. And as they become older, they will model your behavior. So, what will your kids learn from you about how to handle money? This message by Pete Briscoe explains how parents can be good role models for their kids – particularly in the area of finances. This is the 7th message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on Deuteronomy 6:6-9. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/8/2010 Our culture loves instant gratification. The sooner we can get what we want, the better. As a result, many people find themselves with a lot of financial debt. Although debt may seem harmless, the Bible says it can have dangerous consequences. In this message, Pete Briscoe explains how debt can be dangerous, how to avoid debt, and what to do if you're in debt. This is the 6th message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on II Kings 4:1-7. II Kings 4:1-7 ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/5/2010 "I want more." This statement sums up what today's culture is all about. The "more" mindset can take over people so that all they think about is how to become wealthy and acquire more things. In this message, Pete dives into I Timothy 6 to teach us about what happens when we desire money and how we can find the secret to contentment. This is the 5th message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on I Timothy 6:6-10 & Hebrews 13:5-6. I Timothy 6:6-10 Hebrews 13:5-6 ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/4/2010 Most of us can remember how excited we were to get our driver's license. For many of us, the sense of freedom we felt immediately diminished when we realized that our parents had strict rules and boundaries for our driving. But the more we drove safely and without incident, the more freedom our parents gave us. Our parents were testing us. God is also testing us. He is testing our faithfulness. In this message, Pete explains how God tests our faith and how, by responding well, we can receive true riches. This is the 4th message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on Matthew 25:14-23. Matthew 25:14-23 ]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/3/2010 It's not uncommon for young children to have problems with sharing. The word "mine" quickly becomes a favorite in their vocabulary. It's their nature to be self-centered. And it's the nature of adults, too. We have a tendency to think about ourselves and our wants more than we think of God and His desires for us. In this message, Pete explains what amazing things can happen in our lives if we focus on being generous. This is the 3rd message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on Luke 12:13-21. Luke 12:13-21 ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/2/2010 Luke 19:1-10 Luke 18:18-25 ]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=3/1/2010 There are two sides of influence for every topic: culture and scripture. Take personal finances for instance. Our culture tells us that the way we handle our hard-earned money is up to us and no one else. However, Scripture tells us that God has boundaries for us in terms of how we handle our finances. But which one do we follow? In this message, Pete explains how we can learn to trust the Scriptures to guide us in our finances. This is the 1st message in Pete's series "A Two-Sided Coin" and is based on John 8:31-36. John 8:31-36 ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/26/2010 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/25/2010 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/24/2010 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/23/2010 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/22/2010 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/19/2010 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/18/2010 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/17/2010 Kids are often scared of the dark. They picture monsters under their bed or shadows running across the room, and they become terrified. As adults, we may not be scared of the dark, but there are other things that frighten us. For many, one of those scary things is sharing the news of Jesus Christ with friends, coworkers, and family members. But, that's what God wants us to do - He wants us to tell people about Him. In this message, Pete Briscoe explains how to get past the fear. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/16/2010 So often we find ourselves knowing what task we have to complete, but not knowing how we are going to complete it. Those of us who have a relationship with Jesus Christ know that the task God has put before us is to teach people about Him. But most people struggle to understand how to complete the task. In this message, Pete Briscoe breaks it down for us using the Apostle Paul's life as an example to help us learn to be disciples of Christ. ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/15/2010 We've all felt the excitement of "new" - a new pair of shoes, a fancy phone, a flat-screen TV. But after awhile, the newness wears off. For some, the same can be said of his or her walk with Christ. Do you remember when you first accepted Christ? Maybe you felt so happy and full of Him that you thought you would burst at the seams if you didn't share this great new change in your life. What happened to that excitement? This message by Pete Briscoe challenges us to remember the purpose that God has for us here on earth. ]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/12/2010 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/11/2010 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/10/2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/9/2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/8/2010 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/5/2010 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/4/2010 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/3/2010 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/2/2010 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=2/1/2010 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/29/2010 Jacob summarized his son's life by saying, "Joseph is a fruitful vine." We have seen the impact of his life and the appropriateness of the description. It remains, in closing, for us to examine the reasons for his fruitfulness. Genesis 49-50 ]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/28/2010 Everybody is growing old. Some are further along than others. But growing older does not necessarily mean growing wiser, more mature, or holier. It can mean becoming meaner, crabbier, and more selfish. We need to take care to grow old gracefully and gratefully! Genesis 48 ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/27/2010 Relationships in Joseph's family were sadly in need of repair. On the surface it appears he was making matters worse, but he was forcing the brothers to face up to the seriousness of the problem. Deep-rooted relational problems seldom yield to superficial solutions. Genesis 44 ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/26/2010 Life had taken some remarkable twists and turns for Joseph and his family, making considerable adjustments necessary. How they handled change is instructive, for we must handle change well if we are to live productively in a continually changing world. Genesis 43 ]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/25/2010 The days in which Joseph lived were so full of challenge that there was a great need for someone to stand up, accept responsibility, and give direction to troubled people. We live in similar days and God's people are called to live responsibly in them. Genesis 42 ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/22/2010 By the time he was in his twenties, Joseph had suffered enough discouragement to last a lifetime. How he coped is enlightening for all who are discouraged. Genesis 40 ]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/21/2010 The Apostle Paul said, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Joseph apparently could have uttered similar sentiments because, despite being sold as a slave, we are told, "The Lord was with (him) and gave him success in whatever he did." Genesis 39 ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/20/2010 The story of Joseph starts with his betrayal at the tender age of seventeen. His handling of this traumatic situation speaks volumes of the qualities already rooted in his young life. Genesis 37 ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/19/2010 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/18/2010 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/15/2010 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/14/2010 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/13/2010 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/12/2010 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/11/2010 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/8/2010 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/7/2010 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/6/2010 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/5/2010 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/4/2010 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=1/1/2010 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/31/2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/30/2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/29/2009 The Devil is a master of Delusion: His biggest lie is, "Everything is alright." He is a master of Illusion: Everything you need is here and now. He is a master of Confusion: God will turn a blind eye to injustice so go ahead and let the world cry. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/28/2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/25/2009 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/24/2009 Luke 2:7 ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/23/2009 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/22/2009 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/21/2009 Luke 2:8-20 ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/18/2009 In the days of Herod the Great, the fortunes of Israel were at a low ebb. Centuries had passed since the prophets had spoken and a word from the Lord was needed to waken the people from their spiritual stupor. It came through an old priest, his elderly wife and their remarkable son. Today's situation is similar. Luke 1:5-25 ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/17/2009 Clustered around the Christmas event are a number of people whose experiences can be extremely instructive to us as we once again face the Christmas rush. Luke 1:26-56 ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/16/2009 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/15/2009 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/14/2009 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/11/2009 There are lots of gift exchanges around Christmas time. We give gifts to our friends, family, coworkers, and even strangers. But there is one gift exchange that is better than all the rest - The Ultimate Gift Exchange that takes place between God and us. And although God only desires one gift from us, He showers us with many amazing gifts that can fill us up. In this message, Pete explores the many gifts that God gives us, while also explaining what we can give to God in return. ]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/10/2009 In today's society, we feel the need to pack as many things into the day as possible. Restful activities are a thing of the past. Conversation has been replaced by TV. Naps are for lazy people. Walks in the park take too long. But, did you know that God wants us to rest? In fact, rest is a gift from God. This message by Pete, explains how we can learn to say "No" to things, so that we can say "Yes" to rest. ]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/9/2009 Everyone knows there are laws to follow when driving a car...no speeding, no tailgating, no running red lights. Have you ever disobeyed those rules and gotten caught? If so, maybe you remember feeling angry, embarrassed, or guilty about it. Many of us feel the same way when we sin by not following God's laws. In this message, Pete dives into the book of Galatians to help us understand how Christ freed us from the bondage of sin. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/8/2009 II Corinthians 9:6-15 ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/7/2009 II Corinthians 9:6-15 ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/4/2009 John concludes his Prologue by calling Jesus "the One and only" to show us His uniqueness. If we are convinced that John is right about Jesus, the question arises: What are the ramifications of the Word becoming flesh? So what? Now what? John 1:14-18 ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/3/2009 We have learned how to send people to the moon - and get them back again. But we have not succeeded in solving many of the pressing problems on earth. Many despair that we ever will. So the news that God visited our planet to put matters right is exciting. Or is it? John 1:10-11 ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/2/2009 For centuries, the prophets had promised and predicted the Incarnation. John the Baptist was the last in this distinguished line and he was an unerring pointer to Christ and His ministry. He "came as a witness" (v.7) to prepare the people to welcome the Visitor. John 1:6-8 John 1:15 ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=12/1/2009 For centuries, the prophets had promised and predicted the Incarnation. John the Baptist was the last in this distinguished line and he was an unerring pointer to Christ and His ministry. He "came as a witness" (v.7) to prepare the people to welcome the Visitor. John 1:6-8 John 1:15 ]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/30/2009 John 1:1-5 ]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/27/2009 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/26/2009 At the first Thanksgiving, there was no turkey; there were no Indians. There was no cranberry sauce; there were no pumpkins. There was no football; there were no family reunions. There was just a group of people who were grateful that they finally arrived! And that was "Thanksgiving Without the Trimmings." ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/25/2009 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/24/2009 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/23/2009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/20/2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/19/2009 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/18/2009 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/17/2009 As we have seen, it is too easy for people to become spiritually sleepy and sloppy. To counteract these tendencies, we are to "encourage" and "build each other up." Here we look at practical ways of doing this. ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/16/2009 The teaching the Thessalonians had received concerning "the coming of the Lord" had very practical ramifications. The Church has always needed encouragement to stay alert to them. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/13/2009 The Thessalonians had learned a lot about the future but there was still some confusion about death and what happens after death. So the missionaries gave further instruction so the believers would look ahead with joy. ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/12/2009 In the brief period that they had been in Thessalonica the missionaries had been careful to teach the believers "how to live in order to please God." The fact that they also emphasized this in their letter shows that they attached great importance to encouraging this objective. ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/11/2009 Paul was so concerned about the Thessalonian believers that he sent Timothy to "strengthen and encourage (them) in (their) faith." When he received word that they were indeed "standing firm in the Lord" he was greatly encouraged himself. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/10/2009 The stated objective of Paul and his co-workers for the Thessalonians was to encourage them to aim high, to "live lives worthy of God." We need to know, not only what they meant by this, but also what means they used to attain their objectives. ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/9/2009 Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God." But Paul and his colleagues also needed encouragement. In fact, everyone needs encouragement! ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/6/2009 David did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord and turned not aside from anything that He commanded, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite (I Kings 15:5). David broke seven of the ten commandments in one night of sensual indulgence. Sin is coming short of God's standard and has consequences. Is there any sin too big for God to forgive? Can someone who has sinned be restored and renewed? Can God use them again? In other words, is there "life after sin"? Psalm 51 ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/5/2009 David fought and won battles with the Giants of pride, greed, revenge, fear, and despair, and wrote Psalms of praise to his God that are sung in hundreds of languages thousands of years later. David did well for two decades. Then came "middle age." The Giants of Wrath, conferring about which of their number to send out to bring David down, chose one of their most trusted and best. Giant Temptation. "Let's see what you can do," they said as they sent him on his way from the dark places. Giant Temptation settled down to wait for his opportunity. It was not long in coming. And so it was "in the time that kings went forth to war, David stayed at home." II Samuel 11 ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/4/2009 David fought and won battles with the Giants of pride, greed, revenge, fear, and despair, and wrote Psalms of praise to his God that are sung in hundreds of languages thousands of years later. David did well for two decades. Then came "middle age." The Giants of Wrath, conferring about which of their number to send out to bring David down, chose one of their most trusted and best. Giant Temptation. "Let's see what you can do," they said as they sent him on his way from the dark places. Giant Temptation settled down to wait for his opportunity. It was not long in coming. And so it was "in the time that kings went forth to war, David stayed at home." II Samuel 11 ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/3/2009 There is a battle going on, Goliath of Gath represents the evil forces opposed to the LORD God Almighty. God calls, equips, and empowers His servants for the good fight of faith for His honor and glory. By the age of 20, David, shepherd boy of Bethlehem, battle ready, had killed his first giant. I Samuel 17 ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=11/2/2009 There is a battle going on, Goliath of Gath represents the evil forces opposed to the LORD God Almighty. God calls, equips, and empowers His servants for the good fight of faith for His honor and glory. By the age of 20, David, shepherd boy of Bethlehem, battle ready, had killed his first giant. I Samuel 17 ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/30/2009 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/29/2009 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/28/2009 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/27/2009 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/26/2009 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/23/2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/22/2009 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/21/2009 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/20/2009 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/19/2009 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/16/2009 Worship is a response to God's self revelation. Prayer, which is either a spoken or unuttered response to him, is therefore a premier aspect of worship. Whether in the congregation or alone, Jesus taught us we should pray and pray continually. ]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/15/2009 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/14/2009 "Mary...sat at the Lord's feet listening to what He said." (Luke: 10:39) 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. ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/13/2009 As Christians, we'd all agree prayer is important. We'd also have to agree that many of us don't take advantage of the wonderful opportunity we have to come before our amazing Father in prayer as often as we could. Why is this? ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/12/2009 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/9/2009 As Christians, we'd all agree prayer is important. We'd also have to agree that many of us don't take advantage of the wonderful opportunity we have to come before our amazing Father in prayer as often as we could. Why is this? ]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/8/2009 God's will, God's Word, and God's worship may sound a little spiritual to some people. But Paul is extremely practical when he turns his attention to "whatever you do." That just about covers everything! Colossians 3:17 ]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/7/2009 Someone has said, "Too many Christians worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship." Let's talk about worship with particular reference to "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs." Colossians 3:16 ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/6/2009 It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites for and diets of the Word of God. Colossians 3:16 ]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/5/2009 When Peter was awakened by the angel in prison, he woke to a new life. Paul says believers have a similar experience - it's like "rising from the dead." But this new life requires care. It takes a lot of wisdom. Ephesians 5:8-20 ]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/2/2009 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=10/1/2009 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/30/2009 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/29/2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/28/2009 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/25/2009 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/24/2009 Explore the many qualities of agape love, as well as its impact when we allow it to shape our lives. This love imitates God, focuses on others, and leads to positive change. Living life without love shrivels a man's soul. Love is a learned art. Jesus wants to be our teacher. After all, He knows how to do it. I Corinthians 13 ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/23/2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/22/2009 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/21/2009 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/18/2009 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/17/2009 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/16/2009 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/15/2009 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/14/2009 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/11/2009 Deep in the human heart lie longings and aspirations. Some of them are fulfilled; others never come to fruition. The circumstances of life for some are so full of problems and disappointments that the heart may become discouraged and sometimes embittered. This Psalm speaks to the issues of the longing heart. Psalm 37 ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/10/2009 The Psalmist openly admits that in his heart he is experiencing "intense inner turmoil." He is feeling lonely, pressured and concerned. So he turns his thoughts to the Lord, refreshing his mind and laying his concerns out in prayer. Psalm 25 ]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/9/2009 Do you believe God has a plan for your life? Most of us do. But when life takes an unexpected turn, we are often left wondering if we can rely on that truth. Pete Briscoe shows us how peace comes during times of uncertainty when we stop "trusting in the answer" and begin "trusting in THE LORD." Proverbs 3:5 ]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/8/2009 Life is full of squalls - sudden unannounced and unexpected storms that can lead us to question if God is in control of our lives. Death, sickness, unemployment, broken relationships, fears and failures are some of the troubles Satan uses to swamp us with doubt, usually when we're already stressed and exhausted. 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? ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/7/2009 Have you noticed society seems to define people by what they do for a living? Even though followers of Christ know this shouldn't be the case, we can fall into this and other wrong attitudes about our work. Using Scripture as his guide, Pete Briscoe examines what our true motivation for work should be and what attitudes can hurt or help us in being who God wants us to be. Colossians 1:25 ]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/4/2009 Having spent considerable time examining the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit, we come now to a consideration of the conditions necessary to produce the crop. Galatians 5:13-26 ]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/3/2009 2 Tim. 3:1-3 Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/2/2009 Katherine Lee Bates, in her hymn "America the Beautiful," wrote: "America, America, God mend thine every flaw. Confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law." These sentiments take on special significance in light of the biblical teaching on the fruit of the Spirit and also the condition of contemporary society. 2 Tim. 3:1-3 Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=9/1/2009 "Looking out for #1" and "winning through intimidation" are concepts more popular than "the meek shall inherit the earth," and believers are required to decide whom they are to believe. Galatians 5:22-23 Jonah 1-4 ]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/31/2009 "Looking out for #1" and "winning through intimidation" are concepts more popular than "the meek shall inherit the earth," and believers are required to decide whom they are to believe. Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/28/2009 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/27/2009 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/26/2009 John 21:18-25 ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/25/2009 John 21:18-25 ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/24/2009 John 21:1-17 ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/21/2009 John 21:1-17 ]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/20/2009 John 18:15-27 ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/19/2009 John 15:1-17 ]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/18/2009 John 15:1-17 ]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/17/2009 John 6:16-21 ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/14/2009 Some people say "you are what you eat," while others insist "you are what you wear." But in light of the fact that "pistis" means both "faith" (active) and "faithfulness" (passive), it would appear more accurate to say "you are what you believe." Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/13/2009 Philosophers have traditionally debated what is good and other people have struggled to do good and be good. The Bible has much to say on the subject of good and how to live in the Spirit characterized by goodness. Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/12/2009 Anger is an indignant reaction to a person or situation, which may or may not be justified. The reaction may come in the form of "repression, suppression, expression, or confession." Patience (Gk. makrothumia, lit. "long wrath") is a spiritual quality exhibited by God and expected of man. Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/11/2009 Anger is an indignant reaction to a person or situation, which may or may not be justified. The reaction may come in the form of "repression, suppression, expression, or confession." Patience (Gk. makrothumia, lit. "long wrath") is a spiritual quality exhibited by God and expected of man. ]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/10/2009 Christians are conscious of mankind's sinful nature. They recognize the need for forgiveness of sins committed because of the power of sin over their lives. They also recognize the need for a new life after they have been forgiven. The dynamic of this life is the Holy Spirit, the nature of this life is called "the fruit of the Spirit." Galatians 5:22-23 ]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/7/2009 Luke 8 ]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/6/2009 II Kings 23 ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/5/2009 I Samuel 25:1-44 ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/4/2009 Acts 9:1-19 ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=8/3/2009 Jonah 1-4 ]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/31/2009 Ecclesiastes 1-12 ]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/30/2009 Ecclesiastes 1-12 ]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/29/2009 Habakkuk 3:17-19 ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/28/2009 John 6:16-21 ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/27/2009 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/24/2009 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/23/2009 John 1:40-42 ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/22/2009 John 1:40-42 ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/21/2009 John 1:1-14 ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/20/2009 John 1:1-14 ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/17/2009 Having explained in principle what happens when believers receive the "Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead," Paul now leads into a practical explanation of life in the Spirit. Romans 8:14-27 ]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/16/2009 We have all been taught that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but that does not mean that nothing is free. It means that if something is given freely somebody footed the bill. So it is with salvation, but man has to believe that salvation is free because God paid the price. Romans 4:1-25 ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/15/2009 We have now reached one of the pivotal points of the epistle introduced by the words: "But now . . . ." After the powerful "charge" that "all are under sin" and merit divine judgment, Paul begins to outline God's answer to the human predicament. Romans 3:21-31 ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/14/2009 Having exposed the condition of pagan society, Roman and Greek, Paul turned his attention to the religious society of the Jewish people. Although he was a Jew and proud of it, Paul did not hesitate to expose the spiritual danger inherent in religious profession. Romans 2:17-3:8 ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/13/2009 "Gospel" means "good news," but to many people it clearly is not particularly good. The reason may be that they have not realized how bad the bad news is because they have overlooked the wrath of God. Romans 1:18-32 ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/10/2009 II Samuel 23 ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/9/2009 Genesis 27 ]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/8/2009 Genesis 37, 45, 50 ]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/7/2009 Joshua 23-24 ]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/6/2009 Joshua 23-24 ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/3/2009 Galatians 5:1-15 ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/2/2009 Luke 10:38-42 ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=7/1/2009 Luke 10:38-42 ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/30/2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/29/2009 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/26/2009 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/25/2009 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/24/2009 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/23/2009 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/22/2009 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/19/2009 Having exhorted Christian children to obey their parents, Paul turns his attention to "fathers" (Greek pateres which can mean "parents"), telling them to avoid exasperating and to concentrate on educating their children in "the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/18/2009 Ancient cultures developed "Family Codes" which addressed relationships between members of the household. Paul adapted these codes in order to present specific Christian teaching concerning relationships in the family, including parent/child relations. Ephesians 6:1-3 ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/17/2009 The Christian view of marriage is that God joins two people together and they become "one flesh." This unique relationship holds great promise and presents great challenges for all concerned. For men, it means loving their wives as Christ loved the church! Ephesians 5:25-33 ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/16/2009 Biblical and traditional teaching describes marriage as two people becoming "one" as God joins them together! Experiencing this obviously requires considerable adjustment involving, among other things, the wife "submitting" to her husband and the husband "loving" his wife. This is not easy to grasp or do! Ephesians 5:15-24 ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/15/2009 Contemporary society is being rocked by powerful forces seeking to "redefine" marriage and "restructure" the family. It is therefore most important that the biblical and traditional views of marriage and family should be carefully explained and firmly embraced. Ephesians 5:31 ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/12/2009 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/11/2009 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/10/2009 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/9/2009 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/8/2009 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/5/2009 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/4/2009 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/3/2009 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/2/2009 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=6/1/2009 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/29/2009 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/28/2009 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/27/2009 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/26/2009 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/25/2009 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/22/2009 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/21/2009 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/20/2009 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/19/2009 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/18/2009 William Barclay, the great Scottish Bible commentator, described Barnabas as "the man with the biggest heart in the church." The assessment of this key man in the history of the church is well-founded. We do well to study his life and follow his lead. Acts 11:19-30 ]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/15/2009 The story of Simon, the rugged fisherman, who became a devoted disciple of Jesus and a great church leader, is one full of lessons he learned and the challenges he faced that teach us much about modern day discipleship. Matthew 14:1-36 ]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/14/2009 As soon as Jesus began his public ministry, he went out and called a number of men to follow him. They were known as his disciples, and later as the "apostles" who were the "foundation" of the church. (Eph. 2:20) Matthew, or Levi, was one of these men. Matthew 9:9-13 ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/13/2009 As soon as Jesus began his public ministry, he went out and called a number of men to follow him. They were known as his disciples, and later as the "apostles" who were the "foundation" of the church. (Eph. 2:20) Matthew, or Levi, was one of these men. Matthew 9:9-13 ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/12/2009 The story of Gideon illustrates the fact that God calls unlikely people to serve him and uses unusual methods to achieve his objectives. This way people are reminded that in the end it is God, not man, who is in charge and whose purposes are worked out. Judges 6:1-7:25 ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/11/2009 The story of Gideon illustrates the fact that God calls unlikely people to serve him and uses unusual methods to achieve his objectives. This way people are reminded that in the end it is God, not man, who is in charge and whose purposes are worked out. Judges 6:1-7:25 ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/8/2009 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/7/2009 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/6/2009 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/?bcd=5/5/2009 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth Telling the Truth Two have an English accent and one speaks with a Texas drawl. Even though they sound different from one another, Stuart, Jill and Pete Briscoe teach passionately about one constant - God's grace and love and the uncompromising truth of His Word.

It's through the ministry of Telling the Truth that Stuart, Jill and Pete communicate their biblical teaching in the U.S., U.K. and around the world. Three different styles - one timeless message. Stuart offers an in-depth intellectual perspective in his teaching, dry English humor, and practical application that ties it all together. Jill teaches God's Word with honesty and passion, while breathing vibrant life into the words and lessons of the Bible. Pete, the youngest son of the Briscoes and senior pastor at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Dallas, offers teaching that is engaging, relevant, and contemporary, yet it never strays from biblical truth. Balancing grace with truth in equal measure, he has a heart for hurting people who desperately need the Lord.

The ministry broadcasts a daily half-hour program on 50 Christian radio outlets in the U.S. including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Seattle, Dallas, and the Los Angeles area. Outside the United States, Telling the Truth is broadcast on local radio to London and Seoul and distributed via satellite to the United Kingdom, Europe and to ten countries in southern Africa.

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Telling the Truth is a listener supported media outreach, made possible by the prayers and financial gifts of individuals around the world. All U.S. financial gifts are tax deductible.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth www.eveningwiththebriscoes.com.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth
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Although we tend to judge others by their outward looks, career, or social status, the Bible says that God looks at the heart. For good reason - it is the place where everything begins. So, be honest. What does God see when He looks into your heart? Is it bitter, fearful, contrite, or longing for something you can't seem to find?

Stuart looks at what the Bible says about the heart in this series, based on references in the book of Psalms, a collection of authentic conversations with God. Whether you're in a time of joy or pain, you will find hope, wisdom, and a fresh understanding of God's character in Stuart's teaching.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp Godliness that lasts for all eternity is far more important than physical fitness that lasts only a lifetime. It's a brand new year, filled with promise and promises that are often called resolutions. As we begin 2010, what resolutions can we make that will impact us not just in our life on earth, but also for eternity? Although much of the world is focused on physical fitness, what about making a renewed commitment to your spiritual fitness?]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp Faith Dancing, captures the worries and anxiety we face every day, contrasting it with the rest we can find in Him.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp There's an elephant in the room! Jill Briscoe points out that we do the same thing with God; we avoid talking to Him about certain things because we're afraid of what He might say. Somehow we manage to shove the elephant through the door of the Throne Room and pretend he's not there! Jill shares a story about her own elephant and how God saw past it.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will be vital and green. Psalm 92:14 (NLT)]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Telling_the_Truth/article_archives.asp