Telling the Truth for Women on Oneplace.com
Telling the Truth exists to make available sound biblical teaching, practically applied, with a view to producing lives that glorify God and draw people to Christ. The whole of our ministry is to encourage, console, strengthen, teach, and train.
Pentecost
Peter’s transformation from a fearful follower into a bold preacher happened because of the Holy Spirit, symbolized here by “fire.” Before Pentecost, Peter relied on his own strength—fleeing danger and denying Jesus—but after receiving the Spirit, he preached with power and courage, showing that true Christian living is impossible without the Spirit’s enabling presence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Learning to Serve
In John 13, we learn about a servant’s lifestyle as Jesus uses the symbol of a towel to teach Peter that true greatness is found in servanthood, demonstrated most powerfully when He washed the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Peter learns that following Christ means adopting a servant’s heart—one willing to act humbly, sacrificially, and consistently, just as Jesus Himself will do even at His second coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
First Steps in Following
Peter’s conversion in John 1 begins when his brother Andrew tells him they have found the Messiah, appealing to Peter’s shared religious hope for Israel’s deliverance. The speaker explains that although the word “Messiah” never appears in the Old Testament, the concept grows from the anointing of Israel’s kings—especially David—whose sacred, chosen role eventually shaped Israel’s expectation of a future national deliverer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Prodigal Sons - Rebellion
Some of the most well-known Bible characters had bad days—just as we do. No matter what your struggle may be today—depression, low self-esteem, bitterness, disappointment, anger, jealousy, weariness, even a lost will to live—there is a person in the Bible who felt those exact same feelings. Jill takes us through this familiar story to reveal the Father's heart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Leah - Rejection
One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure.In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Elijah - Burnout
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Martha - Busyness
What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Naomi - Bitterness
Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
Hannah - Broken Dreams
Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longings—sometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
How Can I Love God?
Is there a “good” thing distracting you from loving Jesus? It can be tempting to dedicate yourself to busyness and miss one of the most important things Jesus asks of you—love. Good things are absolutely worthless without love.In this message, Jill Briscoe studies the story of Martha and Mary to uncover the choice that’s yours to make in order to love Jesus with all your heart, soul, and strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
How Can I Love Again?
Are you struggling to love someone in your life right now who hurt or betrayed you? And yet God asks you to project the unfailing love He has for you to people in your world. How do you do that? Do you even want to try and love someone you find unlovable?In this message, Jill Briscoe will help you learn to surrender and depend on God as the ultimate authority that fuels your ability to love and draw people to Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
How Can I Like Myself Without Being Proud?
Is there a difference between a healthy self-image and pride? We read in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that while knowledge “puffs up,” love “builds up.”How do you put your gifts and God-given potential to use and remain humble in the process? How can you be confident and assured in God’s leading and not entertain a high view of yourself?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from Scripture to show you how to balance this so you’re free to forget yourself and focus instead on other people and the work God has for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace...
How Can I Stop Wanting What Others Have?
Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today’s culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don’t want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that’s harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner?In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others. To support this ministry financially, visit...
How Can I Be More Patient?
We’re often tempted to live our lives out of our emotions where ugly things like frustration, anger, jealousy, and impatience rise to the surface. But love is patient. Love wins over difficult people. Love wins over unlovable people. But it’s never something we can do in our own strength.In this message, Jill Briscoe explores patience as an outpouring of love and why allowing God to teach us long-suffering will transform the gift of love we give to others into a kindness the world seldom sees. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
What Is Real Love?
Our greatest human need is love—to know we’re loved and able to give love in return. But in our broken world, some of us have been so hurt that we’ve lost the ability to receive and give love—from God and others.In this message, Jill Briscoe shows how God’s love is deeper, bigger, unconditional, and endless. It’s not a feeling but an action. And when we let the Holy Spirit heal us and work in us, we can once again become vulnerable enough to open our hearts to God’s love—and in turn reflect His love...