Wisdom for Wednesday

This thought, "when the answer is no," has been on Crystal's heart since October when they lost their baby grandson. As she studied through "Naomi: A Time for Restoration" this last week, Crystal considered that Naomi would have prayed for the provision and protection of her family. The answer was no, and we can learn a lot from Naomi's  response. In this episode of W...

In this week's episode, Crystal shares how the LORD used the study of the first chapter of "It's Time" to speak to her heart and challenge her to be faithful to the end. Join her as she shares her thoughts on living a life committed to the LORD and reflects on some of her favorite passages from the study.  Psalm 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall...

Mr. Ratcliff joins Crystal today for a special anniversary episode. Listen in as they discuss questions about faith, marriage, and parenting.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time. Arise, Go. Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds There's a Fly in my Tea! Study Your Bible With Me Series Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Website Send me a message....

This week, Marc joins Crystal to discuss how we must be careful how we approach Scripture. They cover some of the dangers of studying Scripture with our own personal bias and how we can avoid them.  Resources mentioned in this episode: From One Bible Teacher to Another by James Rasbeary Planted. A Guide for New Disciples by James Rasbeary Old Testament and New Testament Bible History books by Rich...

Philemon is a small book of the Bible, but it is filled with lessons that can be applied to our Christian lives today. Join Crystal as she takes a closer look at this letter from Paul, who wrote to inform Philemon that his slave, Onesimus, was now a believer and to bring about full forgiveness and reconciliation between these two Christian brothers. Richard Hester's resource books can be foun...

Ministry is the spiritual work or service of any Christian. To minister to someone is to attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular. We are all in the ministry!  Join Crystal as she chats with Quortney J from Running Redeemed about the various ministries of her local church and how she balances "all the things" as a busy wife and mom.  Available Bible Studies a...

If we have accepted Christ as our Savior, we are risen with Christ! Now let's learn how to live like it.  Colossians chapter three is filled with practical instruction for our everyday lives. We can find guidance for our personal spiritual lives, our mental health, our mindset, our work, and our relationships.  "The LORD has used some of these verses to drastically change me over the yea...

This week, Crystal shares some of what she has been learning in her study of Colossians.  Jesus, the preeminent one! He is the one that has made us complete. The word complete carries the idea of being “filled up.” We are literally filled up with Jesus Christ and just have to let Him live through us! Knowing and understanding this freedom that we've been given should cause us to desire to liv...

Let's talk about spiritual prayers! Paul prayed for the spiritual needs of the saints over and over again. He had a burden to see fellow believers grow in their knowledge of God's Word and His will. He desired for them to demonstrate patience, long suffering, joy and thanksgiving through the power of the Holy Spirit! In today's episode, Crystal shares how considering Paul's exa...

Ministry is the spiritual work or service of any Christian. To minister to someone is to attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular. We are all in the ministry!  In this week's episode Crystal shares what she has learned about being "in the ministry" since her husband went on full-time staff at their church, but not before she reminds us that we all have a...

What is your “one thing”? The one thing the LORD wants you to focus your time and energy on right now? In Scripture, we can find some examples of the "one thing."  One thing we should do...press forward in my relationship with the LORD and knowing Him (Philippians 3). One thing we should desire...to dwell in the presence of the LORD (Psalm 27:4)! One thing is needful...a relationship wit...

In today's episode, let's talk about where "Wisdom for Wednesday" came from and the importance of exercising Godly wisdom in our lives as Christian women.  Exercising wisdom is like using God’s Word as a filter. We should filter all of our thoughts, words, actions, and decisions through God’s Word. We must take everything through the filter of God’s Word. Proverbs 1:7 The fear...

Welcome to Wisdom for Wednesday--the podcast edition! This series started on my social media pages as short, weekly devotional videos sharing how the LORD had been working in my heart through Bible study.  In this episode, I share some thoughts from a recent session I taught at a ladies meeting in Alabama. It was designed to encourage those in attendance to trust the LORD no matter what they were...

Welcome to Wisdom for Wednesday--the podcast edition! This series started on my social media pages as short, weekly devotional videos sharing how the LORD had been working in my heart through Bible study. In this introduction, I invite you to join me for the very first full episode on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. See you then! Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It&apo...