Paving the Way

Episode 5 is all about body image.

Episode 5 - Love Him, Love Yourself In this episode both Tiff and Beth give their testimony of struggling with body image and explain how both of their image issues stemmed from bullying and mean words said to them as young women. Quotes: "We don't realize how powerful our words are, and that what we speak can come to fruition." "I wanted to be perfect so that God would love me, even though I knew God loved me no matter what." "No one understood because I wouldn't talk about it." "I took back power for myself." "Magazines and reality television can be harmful, but nowhere near as harmful as our peers." "We are not supposed to find validation from people, but God will put people in our lives that are meant to help us." "Every time you say bad words against someone, you are driving nails into their soul; Even when the nails are removed, there's a scar." "When you make a standard, you're setting a bar to be better than other people, or worse than other people. God is the standard."

Verses: And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[a] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26-27New Living Translation (NLT)) Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32New Living Translation (NLT)) God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. (Psalm 18:30New Living Translation (NLT)) “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. (Matthew 10:34New Living Translation (NLT)) “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’[a] But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. (Matthew 5:38-40New Living Translation (NLT)) References: "Even on your best day, you are not worthy to wash his feet." - Pastor David Wayne Quotes: "If he did nothing else for me but die on that cross, he did enough." "God puts us in places of adversity to teach us, to test us, and ultimately to strengthen us." "You're not there (in church) to glorify yourself or you even the pastor, you're there to glorify God." " If you're getting a message that you don't like, maybe the problem is you." "Most times hurt can be avoided but your pride gets in the way." "Is this about you or is this about God? Church is NOT about you."

Verses: 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20, “Don’t you know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 12: 27, “Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it.” Psalm 118:8 tells us, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” Ephesians 4:32, “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Psalm 18: 30, “God--His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.” References: Kill the Spider by Carlos Enrique Whittaker https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Spider-Getting-Really-Holding/dp/031033800X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510013073&sr=1-1 Vertical Marriage: A Godward Preparation For Life Together by Anne and Mike Rizzo https://www.amazon.com/Vertical-Marriage-Godward-Preparation-Together/dp/1938060334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Running Mascara by Tiffany Wasson https://www.amazon.com/Running-Mascara-Embracing-Beauty-Imperfect-ebook/dp/B01C7ROZ2W/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510013149&sr=1-1 Quotes: "If you put your faith in a person over God, you will always be let down." "Christ runs to the mess." "When we are dealing with the church, we are dealing with people and no one is perfect."

Episode 2 talks about Paving the Way's ministry and why Tiff and Beth chose a podcast to get the word out. More information about Paving the Way can be found at www.pavingthewayministries.org