Telling the Truth

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By: The Briscoes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508Telling 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.

The Dove that Can Be Abused
Today at 4:17 AM

When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives, we receive all of Him into all of us. But did you know that we can abuse Him? He is abused when we suppress Him, quench Him, or subdue Him. Limiting Him to only certain areas of our lives is considered abuse… and a sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Oil of Gladness, Part 2
Yesterday at 4:17 AM

In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Oil of Gladness, Part 1
Last Wednesday at 4:17 AM

In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Fire that Ignites Our Faith, Part 2
Last Tuesday at 4:18 AM

Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Fire that Ignites Our Faith, Part 1
Last Monday at 4:19 AM

Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Be Wise About the Whatevers of God
04/24/2026

God’s will, God’s Word, and God’s worship may sound a little spiritual to some people. But Paul is extremely practical when he turns his attention to “whatever you do.” That just about covers everything! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Be Wise About the Worship of God
04/23/2026

Someone has said, “Too many Christians worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” Let’s talk about worship with particular reference to psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Be Wise About the Word of God, Part 2
04/22/2026

It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites for and diets of the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Be Wise About the Word of God, Part 1
04/21/2026

It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites for and diets of the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Be Wise About the Will of God
04/20/2026

When Peter was awakened by the angel in prison, he woke to a new life. Paul says believers have a similar experience—it’s like “rising from the dead.” But this new life requires care. It takes a lot of wisdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Finding God in the Delays of Life
04/17/2026

Is your heart asking, “How long, O Lord”? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a break—or a baby? A child to say they’re sorry, reconciliation, or an important prayer to be answered? Maybe you’re waiting for the bullying or betrayal to stop—or lying, hating, injustice, corruption, or hurt. Or perhaps you are in a crisis of faith that needs to be resolved.In this message from Habakkuk, Jill Briscoe offers encouragement for the tough times...


Finding God in the Dry Places, Part 2
04/16/2026

I believe in Jesus, but for so long I’ve been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I’ve been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land… thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubt—a failure!If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Finding God in the Dry Places, Part 1
04/15/2026

I believe in Jesus, but for so long I’ve been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I’ve been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land… thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubt—a failure!If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Finding God in the Dark Places
04/14/2026

We often ask, “Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is dark—so very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows?”In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the life of Esther to uncover answers to those questions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Experiencing Trials
04/13/2026

Pushed by his detractors, Paul reluctantly talks about his experiences. In so doing, he explains how his famous “thorn in the flesh” instead of being removed, served to deepen his relationship with God. An important lesson for all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Becoming Careless
04/10/2026

Sometimes when commitments prove challenging we back off from promises made. Paul shows us what to do from a specific situation in Corinth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Being Compromised, Part 2
04/09/2026

The unique relationship which believers enjoy with God requires careful attention to appropriate lifestyle. This requires, among other things, avoiding compromising situations. But what this entails has long been a point of debate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Being Compromised, Part 1
04/08/2026

The unique relationship which believers enjoy with God requires careful attention to appropriate lifestyle. This requires, among other things, avoiding compromising situations. But what this entails has long been a point of debate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Feeling Inadequate
04/07/2026

Feelings of inadequacy are common in a high expectation world. The results can be devastating. Paul talked about God’s high expectations, the inadequate feelings he experienced and what he did about them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


When We Are Deeply Troubled
04/06/2026

Changing circumstances offer opportunities for relationships to mature or deteriorate. Paul’s experience of the Lord was deepened through exceptionally difficult trials. Knowing God personally is critical to spiritual well-being. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Empty Tomb, Part 2
04/03/2026

After Jesus was crucified, the women who supported Him were traumatized, the apostles who followed Him were terrified, and it seemed as if the incarnational project He undertook was totaled.Most of the apostles were originally “resurrection” skeptics—and so are many people today. Peter was willing to explore the message the women brought. And he eventually came to a life-changing conclusion. Everything turned around with the discovery of an empty tomb! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Empty Tomb, Part 1
04/02/2026

After Jesus was crucified, the women who supported Him were traumatized, the apostles who followed Him were terrified, and it seemed as if the incarnational project He undertook was totaled.Most of the apostles were originally “resurrection” skeptics—and so are many people today. Peter was willing to explore the message the women brought. And he eventually came to a life-changing conclusion. Everything turned around with the discovery of an empty tomb! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


What Really Happened on the Cross
04/01/2026

When Jesus cried out in agony from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?,” it was much more than an expression of the horrifying physical pain of His execution.At that moment, Christ’s spiritual separation from God as He took on humanity’s sins and paid the death penalty for them—the first and only time he ever was separated from the Father—was beyond excruciating.Stuart Briscoe explains exactly what happened on the cross that day, and he describes the amazing love that motivated such a profound sacrifice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www...


Easter in My Heart, Part 2
03/31/2026

How do you approach crisis? Many of us see crisis as a dead end, when, in reality, it’s a crossroads, presenting both danger and opportunity. Opportunity for what? To see what God alone can do with the most impossible situations. Jill shares how the miracle of Easter can change how you respond to crisis. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Easter in My Heart, Part 1
03/30/2026

How do you approach crisis? Many of us see crisis as a dead end, when, in reality, it’s a crossroads, presenting both danger and opportunity. Opportunity for what? To see what God alone can do with the most impossible situations. Jill shares how the miracle of Easter can change how you respond to crisis. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Living One-Mile High, Part 2
03/27/2026

How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it’s all about getting God’s perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever “burden” God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it!Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Living One-Mile High, Part 1
03/26/2026

How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it’s all about getting God’s perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever “burden” God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it!Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Mystery of Godliness
03/25/2026

Contemporary songs have a brief life. Traditional songs last a little longer. But today’s Scripture reading includes a fragment of a Christian hymn 2,000 years old. That alone makes it worthy of consideration. It’s about Christmas and “the mystery of godliness.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Contentment of Godliness
03/24/2026

The heretical teachers were apparently extorting exorbitant amounts of money from the church using godliness as a means to financial gain. Paul repudiated their activities but used the opportunity to show the great gain of “godliness with contentment.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Disciplines of Godliness
03/23/2026

Paul understood the importance of athletics in the lives of his contemporaries. Accordingly, he found it helpful to use athletic terms to define and contrast the difference between “physical training” and the need for believers to “train (themselves) in godliness.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Development of Godliness
03/20/2026

The “towers” of salvation history of which Paul wrote are “The Epiphany of Grace” (v.11) and “The Epiphany of Glory.” (v.13) In between these monumental events we are called “to say ‘No’ to ungodliness” and to nurture “godly lives in this present age.” (v.12) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Basis of Godliness
03/19/2026

In these days of international and national uncertainty, people are praying earnestly for those who hold positions of power and responsibility in order that we might “live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” But what is godliness and what does it look like? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Cry of My Heart, Part 2
03/18/2026

Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Cry of My Heart, Part 1
03/17/2026

Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Long Walk Home, Part 2
03/16/2026

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


The Long Walk Home, Part 1
03/13/2026

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Getting on Track, Part 2
03/12/2026

What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Getting on Track, Part 1
03/11/2026

What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111


Living Today in the Light of Tomorrow
03/10/2026

We tend to think in terms of the here and now, and that’s understandable—we live here and we’re living now! But this world is not home for believers. If we’re too focused on the things of this world and never give a thought to living in the light of tomorrow, we won’t live well in the HERE and NOW!This might all sound like a challenging riddle, but the Apostle Peter uses this line of thinking to warn us about the risk of becoming so earthbound and seduced by the things of this world that we lose si...


God Is Still God and Firmly in Control
03/09/2026

In Peter's time, some people wished to live without God so they rationalized Him into irrelevance. Others, thinking He had disappeared from the scene, sought life without Him. The same mistakes are being made today. But He is still God and firmly in control. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111