Stirring Words: God's Wisdom on Wellness

Barb Raveling is an author, blogger, podcaster, and Christian sister. Her passion is to help grow the Church—not in numbers, but in maturity. Specifically, she wants to facilitate the Scriptural process to end strongholds, gain victory over negative emotions, and increase your faith. Learn how, by God’s grace, you can renew your mind. And check out her upcoming on-line course at  https://barbravel...

Are your thoughts positive, or negative? Helpful, or hurtful? Listen to Judi’s raw confession of her mind gone to hell. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:17, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 31:18 KJV, James 4:5-7, Matt 15:18, Psalm 23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 119:37, Psalm 95:2, Psalm:6-8, John 8:34-36, 2 Corinthians 3:17...

Romans 15:13 speaks of abounding in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Has that been your experience?  Or are you like the discouraged dad in Mark 9 who says to Jesus, “Help me in my unbelief.”  Listen for inspiration. Focus verses:  Romans 15:13, Mark 9:14-29, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:17-19 Support the show

Sadly, many in the Church body have abandoned hope for physical change.  Resolutions and diets have ended in disappointment.  Turn your focus to the true path to permanent transformation. Focus verses:  Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 37:3-7 Support the show

 Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors. What if we invited non-believers into our process of physical transformation through surrender to the Spirit? What if health care classes became an opportunity for evangelism? Focus Scriptures:  Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3, Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:14–15, Galatians 5:13-14, 22-23,   Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 5:2  Support the s...

In what do you place your hope?  The stock market? Your paycheck?  People? By the end of this session you’ll be singin’,  "On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand." Focus verses:  Romans 15:13, Romans 8:24-25 , Ephesians 1:18-20, Ephesians 2:4-7, Psalm 103, Psalm 43:5, Hebrews 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Support the show

The original working title for my book, Sprinkled Clean , was Have Faith in Your Fitness. What does faith have to do with eating wisely and moving regularly? Tune in to learn. Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 9:8, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 11:1 Support the show

God is able—a powerful phrase.  Paul clearly states in 2 Corinthians 3:5, “…our sufficiency is from God.”  Is His sufficiency your strength?   Focus verses:  Isaiah 55:9, Isaiah 46:10, Job 38-39, Psalm 139:7-8, 2 Corinthians 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 9:8 Support the show

The repentant people of Israel prayed in Jeremiah 31:18, “Turn Thou me, O Lord, that I might be turned.” Doesn’t that sound like the perfect prayer in times of temptation? Listen, then let’s turn together. Focus Scriptures:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, Psalm 32:8,10, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah 46:11, Philippians 4:8 Support the show

 Regularly remembering God’s promises provide comfort and strength. Listen to all He says, “I will.” Focus scriptures: Isaiah 53:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Psalm 145:20, Psalm 32:8,10, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:1-3, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 25 Support the show

Temptation haunts everyone. We want what we want, and we want it NOW! James warns that temptation run amok leads to sin and death. But God offers sage advice for overcoming the lures of the flesh. Focus Scriptures:  Psalm 26:1-2, James 1:14-15, Genesis 1:29-31, Genesis 3:1-5, Galatians 5:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:9, James 4:7, Galatians 5:16-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 26:41, Deuteronomy 8...

Had a heart test lately? No, I don’t mean a trip to the cardiologist, but a trial that exposed your heart. Psalm 26:2 reads, “Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.” Do you have the courage to pray that bold prayer?  Like training for anything, tests have their benefits. Focus Scriptures:   Psalm 26:1-2, Deuteronomy 8:2, Genesis 22:1-2, Matthew 8:23-26, John 6:4-61 Peter 1:6-7, J...

The writer of Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (aka Moses) calls us to Choose Life! But what does that look like exactly?  Listen in and see… Focus Scriptures:  Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Psalm 63:1-2, John 14:21 Support the show

Real stories inspire, and my interview with Karen is no exception. Listen how structure, accountability, and Bible-based faith keeps her on track with her fitness doings. Support the show

When you decide to change your food and/or exercise habits, are you specific about what you intend to DO? Or do you focus on outcomes, i.e. weight loss?  Get clear on what you will DO.  “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, lest ye be deceived.” (James 1:22) Support the show

Did you know experts are calling sitting the new smoking? Listen to find out why. And consider five more Biblical reasons for making positive physical change. Focus scriptures:  1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Hebrews 10:24, Exodus 33:12-16 Support the show

When was the last time you marveled at the miracle of your eyes, then gave thanks? We start a series today called Fitness Foundations, beginning with our Biblical call to self-care. May God's word move you. Focus Scriptures:  1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 6:12 Support the show

Real stories inspire. They assure us we're not alone in our foibles, or our faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen in on my fun chat with Holly. Might you need to rearrange your daily calories too? Support the show

The last half of 2 Corinthians 9:8 offers BIG promises.  And I have a BIG reveal… Focus verses:  2 Corinthians 9:8, Isaiah 46:9-11 Support the show

2 Corinthians 9:8 clearly states, “God is able to make all grace abound to you…” so you may have sufficiency in all things. Do you believe that, including your physical transformation vision? Focus Scriptures:  2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 7:7, Luke 6:38, Isaiah 46:9-11 Support the show

Do you BelieveBIG? If temptation continues to taunt like the Wicked Witch of the West, do you believe God can transform your heart and habits? Focus Scriptures:   Matthew 7:7-11, James 1:5-6, I John 5:14-15  Support the show

God's word is food. Praying God's word is power! We'll lay a foundation of praise today, and consider #ActiveWorship. Support the show

It's a new era for Stirring Words. Hear what fun's to come! Support the show

We love being known – to be seen, heard, and acknowledged. Do you know you are fully known by God Almighty?  Focus scriptures:  Psalm 139:2-4, John 10:14-15, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, John 14:16-17, John 14:27, John 16:13, John 14:26, Romans 8:5-6 Support the show

You are God’s workmanship, and He sees you as righteous and holy. Tough to fathom, right? But that’s who you are and how God sees you. Step into it. Focus scriptures: Psalm 139:13-15, Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:26-27, Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 4:22-24    Support the show