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10 Lies That Feed the Skinny Idol

April 24, 2024 By: Barb Raveling

I used to feel like being overweight was the biggest problem in my life--and I was only 25 pounds overweight! I didn't have the discipline to exercise like crazy or starve myself or go on constant diets, so I didn't suffer from those aspects of ... [ Read More ]

Closer to God Bible Studies with Barb Raveling

April 9, 2024 By: Barb Raveling

Closer to God Bible Studies

Do you ever feel like you want to change, but you can’t seem to make it happen? Do you long to be closer to God? So often we change as soon as we become Christians, then go for years and years without any growth. In the Closer to God Bible Study ... [ Read More ]

How to Plan a Productive Day with Polly Payne

October 27, 2021 By: Barb Raveling

woman writing a productivity plan

Do you struggle with productivity? Do you find that you often have trouble getting through your to-do list? At the end of each day, do you feel discouraged that you didn't achieve more? If so, you'll want to listen to today's episode of the Christian ... [ Read More ]

When Life is Hard: A Bible Study on Trials

April 23, 2020 By: Barb Raveling

When Life is Hard

Don't you hate it when life is hard? The same old trials, over and over again? Sometimes I wish I could escape to Italy . . . or Hawaii . . or maybe even North Carolina. Anywhere nice and cushy and problem-free. Give me a chair by the water and ... [ Read More ]

Bible Study on Worry

April 14, 2020 By: Barb Raveling

Bible Study about Worry

Do you ever feel like you'd like to trust God, but you just can't make yourself do it? Maybe you're in the midst of a crisis. Or someone you love is in the midst of a crisis. It's hard not to worry in those situations. I'm hoping today's Bible study ... [ Read More ]

Bible Study: When Life or Ministry is Hard

October 11, 2017 By: Barb Raveling

Bible Study: When Life and Ministry is Hard

Do you ever feel like God is asking too much of you? Or like you’re the one who has to do all the work and everyone else gets off easy? When life or ministry is hard, often our first impulse is to run. We're not the only ones who want to ... [ Read More ]

The “I Want to Be Great” (or at least avoid being a loser) Bible Study

August 14, 2015 By: Barb Raveling

The "I Want to Be Great" (or at least avoid being a loser) Bible Study

Do you ever feel like you want to be great? Not because greatness is so appealing in and of itself--but because you think people will respect you or like you more if you're great? Unfortunately, we live in a world that defines greatness by ... [ Read More ]

Personal Growth Bible Study

June 11, 2015 By: Barb Raveling

Do you ever feel like you want to grow as a Christian, but you don't see it happening? This personal growth Bible study will help. ... [ Read More ]

Christian Accountability Partner: A Beginner’s Guide

March 4, 2015 By: Barb Raveling

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Do you ever feel like you need a little help in your relationship with God? An accountability partner or group may be just the boost you need. In this post we'll talk about accountability: what it looks like, how to get started, and what to watch ... [ Read More ]

New Year’s Bible Study

December 30, 2013 By: Barb Raveling

New Year's Bible Study

Yesterday at breakfast we were all sitting around the table - my husband and four kids and I - and I asked everyone a question, "If you could choose one goal for the year and knew you would complete it by the end of the year, which goal would you ... [ Read More ]

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