The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 1:3: "I thank my God every time I remember you."That sums up my thoughts on the people where I grew up: Hickman County, Centerville, Tennessee, and the Shipps Bend community. Listen as I recount how ...

Is your policy to buy things in cash or with credit? Have you thought about moving away from credit and paying cash? How could you get started?What are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you buy extended warranties? What is th...

When you meet a person with no previous information or introduction, do you trust that person or not trust?How do you build trust?How do you let others know you are trustworthy?This podcast is brought to you in conjunctio...

Does your attitude ever get "out of line?" Mine does. This talk is one way I try to get it back in alignment.My Attitude Adjustment Ta...

"You said you were going to do this." "I didn't say that." "Yes, you did say that. I remember exactly where we were and who was there." "Well, I may have said it, but I don't remember it."How can we prevent those conflicted ...

When a man is considered for an elder or a deacon, what if he has been married before and his first wife died or he divorced her? How many wives does he have? Is he "the husband of one wife?In this episode, we use Jesus' calcula...

How can I get through my disappointment? What use is it to know that relationships go through three stages: honeymoon, disappointment, and reality? Will I, or anyone else, be continually happy?This episode was brought to you by the

Have you reached a disappointment in your marriage, your church, or your job? What can you do? Is it hopeless, or an opportunity to make it better?This episode was brought to you by the Ministry Lea...

Have you noticed that many things don't turn out as you had hoped? Are you often disappointed? When will you be totally satisfied, and continually happy? When will everything be perfect?This episode was brought to you by the

How do you plan your time? How much time do you have to plan? I found planning my funeral has been a good way to plan the time I have left. In this episode, you hear my process and suggestions on preparing yourself and your family for this even...

The previous episode gives context to this one.In this episode, I discuss additions and adjustments I've made to my exercise habits.Channel 5 News report on September 18, 202...

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 o...

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 ...

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...

 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?...

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 ...

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.

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 t...

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?

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

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 a...

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 Jer...

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 ...

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 fo...

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 PhotographyBraden Parsons' email...