Bible Verses for Better Living

How to Be Courages in the Face of Criticism Host: Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. In Deuteronomy 31:6, we’re told, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Anytime you speak your truth, there will be those who are quick to criticize. Unfortunately, many of your loudest crit...

In this episode you hear God’s word about persistence from Galatians 6:9: "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." We then discuss the famous quote from Calvin Coolidge about persistence and how it supports God’s wisdom as shared in Galatians 6:9. Calvin Coolidge’s quote: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will no...

Psalm 46:1–3: "God is Our Refuge and Strength" “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” While the words of this Psalm speak of physical catastrophe, they can apply to our emotional cat...

In Psalm 27:1, we hear: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” What is the underlying message? When we trust the Lord, when we give ourselves to Him, when we commit to the Lord in deep and total faith, there is nothing of or on this earth we need to fear. I encourage you to listen to God’s word a second time, bu...

Do You Suffer With Anxiety? Guidance Through Philippians 4:6 - Episode 2 Show Notes Do you suffer with anxiety? Has worry taken up permanent residence in your daily life? We all suffer from anxiety and worry from time to time. For some of us, anxiety and worry are constant companions. There are multiple Biblical passages to help us navigate through and release anxiety that often comes with the cha...

I Sought the Lord - Psalm 34:4-5 Show Notes: In this episode, you’re invited to listen with your mind and heart to Psalm 34:4-5, Stephen discusses the importance of intentionally seeking the Lord, reaching out to Him. You’re invited to listen to the Psalm a second time and really connect to the energy of the words, to really FEEL the words resonate in your heart. Here is Psalm 34:4-5: “I sought th...