Wisdom for Wednesday

II Thessalonians 1: Waiting, Watching, Working

In this episode, Crystal moves into studying II Thessalonians. They were facing such persecutions and tribulations, they were misled to believe they were living in the midst of The Great Tribulation. Paul wrote to reassure them and to encourage them. Once again, he commends them because their, "...faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;" (II Thessalonians 1:3) and admired their "...patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations" (vs. 4). Old Testament and New Testament Bible History Books [https://missionaryoutpost.com/english-books-and-materials/] by Richard Hester. Next week, we will pause for a Ministry Mindset interview and then pick up our study of II Thessalonians chapter two in June! Here's the link to the study guide [https://a.co/d/0cwMdXua] if you'd like one to accompany your study.  The NEW Book, Today's Thoughts [https://amzn.to/4nAvxYP]... available now! If you'd like to read the introduction, click here [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Todays-Thoughts-Introduction.pdf].  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): * Today's Thoughts... [https://amzn.to/4nAvxYP] * It's Time. [https://amzn.to/46SeEkb] * Arise, Go. [https://a.co/d/iqHcyf5] * Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds [https://a.co/d/1TbqNx2] * There's a Fly in my Tea! [https://a.co/d/cRrVLaH] * Study Your Bible With Me Series [https://amzn.to/3VTGasG] Connect with me: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Website [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/] Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543678/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/product/a-podcast-donation/]

I Thessalonians 5: While You Wait...

In today's episode, Crystal continues through I Thessalonians chapter five. Remember we are getting instruction on how to live while we wait for Christ’s return, growing in HOLINESS.  This section (vs. 16-28) gives us some short and direct commands to help us live pleasing to the LORD. * Rejoice evermore. * Pray without ceasing. * In every thing give thanks... * Quench not the Spirit. * Despise not prophesyings. * Prove all things; * Hold fast that which is good. * Abstain from all appearance of evil. Rest assured. We can't do it by ourselves. It is only by God's grace and He is faithful to do it (vs. 23-24). We just need to surrender to the process. We need to stay sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and be obedient when He reveals things in our lives. That is how we will be able to stand blameless at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ! We will continue our study with II Thessalonians chapter one next week! Here's the link to the study guide [https://a.co/d/0cwMdXua] if you'd like one to accompany your study.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): * It's Time. [https://amzn.to/46SeEkb] * Arise, Go. [https://a.co/d/iqHcyf5] * Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds [https://a.co/d/1TbqNx2] * There's a Fly in my Tea! [https://a.co/d/cRrVLaH] * Study Your Bible With Me Series [https://amzn.to/3VTGasG] Connect with me: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Website [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/] Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543678/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/product/a-podcast-donation/]

I Thessalonians 5: Live and Love Like Him

This chapter is FULL of wisdom and instruction for us. Join Crystal as she shares how the LORD spoke to her about loving others--along with some caution concerning how we should treat our spiritual leaders and respond when they fall. We'll continue I Thessalonians 5 next week. Join in on the study! We'll finish up I Thessalonians and continue into II Thessalonians over the next several weeks. Here's the link to the study guide [https://a.co/d/0cwMdXua] if you'd like one to accompany your study.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): * It's Time. [https://amzn.to/46SeEkb] * Arise, Go. [https://a.co/d/iqHcyf5] * Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds [https://a.co/d/1TbqNx2] * There's a Fly in my Tea! [https://a.co/d/cRrVLaH] * Study Your Bible With Me Series [https://amzn.to/3VTGasG] Connect with me: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Website [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/] Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543678/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/product/a-podcast-donation/]

Ministry Mindset with Mrs. Brianna Simpson

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 Mrs. Brianna Simpson about how she stays involved in her local church while traveling as a missionary family.   Quiet Resting Places Ladies Meeting [https://mercyandtruthministries.org/quiet-resting-places] Quiet Resting Places Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/61IaLsrwBJtaopr4IaZuM7] (also available on Apple) REMINDER - We'll pick up our study of I Thessalonians next week with chapter five.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): * It's Time. [https://amzn.to/46SeEkb] * Arise, Go. [https://a.co/d/iqHcyf5] * Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds [https://a.co/d/1TbqNx2] * There's a Fly in my Tea! [https://a.co/d/cRrVLaH] * Study Your Bible With Me Series [https://amzn.to/3VTGasG] Connect with me: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Website [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/] Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543678/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/product/a-podcast-donation/]

I Thessalonians 4: Called to Holiness

This week, Mr. Ratcliff is back and joins Crystal to discuss I Thessalonians 4 with an emphasis on holy living, loving others, and the hope we have in Jesus.  I Thessalonians 4:16-18 KJV For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. We will continue our study through I and II Thessalonians for the next several episodes. Here's the link to the study guide [https://a.co/d/0cwMdXua] if you'd like one to accompany your study.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): * It's Time. [https://amzn.to/46SeEkb] * Arise, Go. [https://a.co/d/iqHcyf5] * Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds [https://a.co/d/1TbqNx2] * There's a Fly in my Tea! [https://a.co/d/cRrVLaH] * Study Your Bible With Me Series [https://amzn.to/3VTGasG] Connect with me: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorcrystalratcliff/] * Website [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/] Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543678/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.authorcrystalratcliff.com/product/a-podcast-donation/]