Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie 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 Ministry League Network When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a fr...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie 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 League Network When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episo...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie 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 Ministry League Network When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a frie...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie 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 event. This episode was brought to you by the Ministry League Network Blog post on this topic:  Buying a Tomb...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie 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, 2024, on Jerrie Barber running barefoot As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you. Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Sto...

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 description of my exercise history. T...

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't sin because they think about...

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 charge to you. Fleecy Clouds: One Woman&apo...

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 purchases. There is no additio...

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 you. Codependent No More: H...

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.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838...

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, William Bridges Dean Miller's 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/episodes/17566838 Website for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons' email:  brad...

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 with a friend: https://www....

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 like to discuss your roofing need...

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: How to Accept, Invite, and Enjoy Criticism...

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, tell others about the joy of being criticize...

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 qualifying purchases. There is no addition...

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 this podcast with a friend: https:...

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 When you find a "mustard seed,"...

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 for Braden Parsons Photography Braden Parsons'...

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:  bradencparsons@gmail.com When you find a "musta...

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, October 7, 2023 Fleecy Clouds Facebook...

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 Amazon: Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of...

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 More About Your Family   The Non-Anxious Leader Po...