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In this episode you and I are reminded of the powerful 10-word passage we can use anytime we feel overwhelmed or fearful. This powerful passage is from Philippians 4 Verse 13: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." We also are reminded of the guidance from Psalm 18 Verse 2: "The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust." Website where you can listen to all episodes of "Bible Verses for Better...
Published 01/31/24
Published 01/31/24
How to recognize true blessings from God and how to give thanks for those blessings based on guidance from James 1, Verses 16 - 18. Bible Verses Shared in This Episode: James 1 - New International Version "16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits...
Published 11/23/23
In this episode, you and I share Bible guidance about the importance of kindness and forgiveness. We allow ourselves to truly feel the spiritual power and energy as we repeat the passage: Ephesians 4:32 - “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” --- Host: Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: [email protected]. Listen to previous episodes of "Bible Verses for Better Living" at...
Published 10/03/23
In this episode you'll hear host Stephen Carter share how God answered his prayers for healing. He shares the way he prayed and then gave thanksgiving to God for all of the blessings he and his loved ones have received. Verses for this episode: Luke 22 Verse 42; Philippians 4, Verses 6 and 7. Philippians 4, Verses 6 and 7 quoted: "6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,...
Published 07/13/23
You and I share the message from Saint Paul chronicled in Romans 10, Verses 9 - 12, as we're told the two actions we need to take to be saved. Romans 10 (NIV): "9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in Him will never be...
Published 06/05/23
In this episode we look at love from a Biblical perspective to include guidance from 1 Corinthians 16 Verse 14: "Let all that you do be done in love." --- Host: Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: [email protected]. --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro 2. Edits with Twisted Wave. Leveled with Levelator. Noice and reverb removal with the Hush application. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro 2. Microphone: SE...
Published 05/02/23
In this episode you and I explore and answer the questions: - As Christians, how important is it to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving? - Are there simple, easily done ways to incorporate kindness and compassion in our daily lives? - Is there one person who you should extend kindness, compassion, and forgiveness to every day? We answer these questions with guidance from the Bible verse: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave...
Published 03/28/23
In this episode you discover how God speaks to you through your heart and how to know God's divine presence is within you. You and I explore the wisdom and witness offered by King David in Psalm 16 Verses 7 - 11, NIV: "7 - I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. 8 - I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9 - Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, 10 - because you...
Published 02/12/23
In this episode from "John 16" you and I explore Jesus' message to his disciples - and to you and I - that "... my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name". We're also told the way to peace is through Jesus and the Father. Our core verse is: 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” NIV. What does this mean for us and what actions do we need to take? Join us for this...
Published 01/06/23
In this episode you and I explore why it is so important to give thanks to God for the many blessings we receive including the gifts of life and salvation. Two Bible passages for this episode are; – 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 'In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." and, – Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." --- Host: Stephen...
Published 11/22/22
In this episode of "Bible Verses for Better Living" you and I look at the deeper meaning of Matthew 7, Versus 24-27 and consider how this passage can help you and I build our spiritual houses to withstand the storms of life. Passage: Matthew 7, Verses 24-27, NIV The Wise and Foolish Builders 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and...
Published 10/20/22
You and I explore and answer the question: How do you know God hears you? Bible Verses for This Episode: 1 John 5:14: “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” Psalm 37:7 "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes." --- Host: Stephen Carter, Founder Stress Solutions, LLC. | Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com |...
Published 09/02/22
In this episode you can experience the peace, hope, and connection to God when reading and speaking Paul's words he shares in Romans 15 Verse 13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." We explore what this verse really means, how to use this verse to help us navigate any and every adversity, and how to incorporate it's power in our daily lives. --- Host: Stephen Carter, founder of...
Published 07/03/22
In this episode you and I consider the question: What is the most powerful Bible passage about love? We then share a reading from 1 Corinthians 13 and consider how to incorporate this powerful passage into our day-to-day lives. --- Host: Stephen Carter, founder of Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com. Email: [email protected]. --- Technical information: Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled...
Published 05/21/22
In this episode we answer the question: Can you truly be in the world but not of the world? You and I explore the wisdom and guidance in 1 John 2: 15 - 17: "Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world. For all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live...
Published 04/21/22
The important question we answer in this episode is: Does following every Commandment, every Bible verse, and living an exemplary Christian life guarantee you will experience no suffering? To help answer this question we'll visit 1 Peter 5, Verse 10 and explore the Biblical guidance offered in that passage. We also look at other key messages in 1 Peter 5. In Verse 10, we're told: "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little...
Published 04/01/22
In this episode you and I explore what we can do as Christians to help end the conflict in Ukraine and help the nearly 2 million refugees fleeing the war zone. In addition, you’ll hear a special prayer for peace that includes a plea to God to open the hearts and minds of those pursuing war to choose peace and love. —- Bible verse mentioned in this episode: Luke 22:42: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Thine be done.” —- “Ukraine Prayer for Peace” by...
Published 03/08/22
In Ephesians 4:29, we’re told: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” How can you use this passage as a guide to living a happy, spiritual life? You and I answer that question in this episode of, “Bible Verses for Better Living”. — Host: Stephen Carter, founder of Stress Solutions, LLC and host of Stress Relief Radio: To listen to previous episodes of this...
Published 02/08/22
In this episode you discover how to feel and show love in alignment with God’s Word. Discover Biblical verses that show you why this is so important to you as a Christian. Timestamps below. Verses discussed in this episode: 1 John 4:7-8 “Dear friends, let’s love each other, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God. The person who doesn’t love does not know God, because God is love.” Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the...
Published 12/30/21
A Special Thanksgiving Message About Giving Thanks to God Timestamps below. --- Note: A portion of this episode was recorded and published in November 2020. This is an expanded episode with new suggestions about how to give thanks to God and why it’s so important to do so. — Make Every Day a Day of Thanksgiving to God While we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving once a year, is it possible to make every day a day of Thanksgiving to God for the many blessings in our lives? In this...
Published 11/23/21
In this episode you and I explore the powerful message and God’s guidance about judging others and the promise of how we can ensure an abundance of blessings. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:27 - Show and host info; 00:48 - How this podcast works; 01:47 - Luke 6:37-38; 04:39 - Feel God's Word; 06:10 - Share God's Wisdom; 06:38 - Comment on this or other episodes and how to contact host; 06:55 - How to subscribe / follow this podcast; --- Bible verses from Luke 6:37-38. 37. Do not...
Published 11/16/21
In this episode we study Proverbs 3:4-6, to discover key actions to find favor with God and man according to Proverbs 3:4-6: “So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:43 - Show and host info; 01:13 - How this show works; 02:01 - Proverbs 3:4-6; 02:26 - What God wants...
Published 10/20/21
In this episode you and I explore 3 Bible verses to raise feelings of wellbeing when you’re feeling down or depressed. Note: Timestamps below. Those 3 Bible verses for disempowering emotions are: Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all...
Published 09/20/21
In Matthew 5, Verses 15-16, we're told: "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven." Key Points: - God wants us to ambassadors for righteousness while we are here on earth. Your behavior serves as an example for others. - And make no mistake, if you proclaim yourself...
Published 08/19/21