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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 in life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

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/1141/29?v=20251111

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/1141/29?v=20251111

How do you stay when you really want to go? It's not easy. Abigail was a woman stuck in a difficult marriage with a difficult husband. But instead of being angry and vindictive, she showed godly wisdom and self-control in diffusing tensions, and remained committed to her marriage.In this message, Jill Briscoe walks us through Abigail's story and gives us an example of how to deal with the difficult people in our own lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When we think of influential leaders, we often think of those who make bold statements, those who are aggressive or loud. But not all change happens that way. Ruth changed her world using humble acts of love and kindness. Despite her circumstances, Ruth spent her life in service. She lived a life that exemplified love to those around her, particularly in caring for her mother-in-law, Naomi.Jill Briscoe teaches us how much we can learn from Ruth about being a true friend. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Every day we fight battles: teaching our kids to clean up their toys, dealing with difficult co-workers or family members, getting society to clean up the environment. But even though these battles are big, there is an even bigger war going on—a spiritual one. While we know that God is the ultimate victor, we live every day surrounded by Satan's armies.The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her. In this message from Judges, Jill shares with us Deborah's story and shows us how we, too, can respond to God and find our roles in this great battle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Have you ever felt wrongly judged? Rahab was someone who was judged for her outer appearance. A harlot, known for keeping brothels within Jericho, no one would have believed by simply looking at her that she was seeking God.Thankfully, God looks beyond what man sees to the desires of our hearts, and changes us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a servant of God, look to Miriam. Miriam served God using her gifts when she took on a willing, servant attitude. Miriam discovered that she had the gift of prophecy, and she used it where God called her—in leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, alongside Aaron and Moses.God wants to use you, as He used Miriam, with the gifts and personality that He gave you. In this message, we see how God will put you in the right place at the right time. But He requires you to have the right attitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When we think of someone with a good attitude, Abraham's wife Sarah is probably not the first person who comes to mind. We might think of her arguments with Abraham, how she laughed at God's good news, her harsh dealings with Hagar, how she lied to Pharaoh. But in 1 Peter 3, Peter commends Sarah as a model for all women for her “quiet and meek spirit.” What happened in Sarah's life to turn this feisty, contentious, rebel of a woman into God's royal princess?In this message, Jill teaches us about Sarah's life—her shortcomings and how God turned this rebel into royalty—and how giving God control in our own lives can transform our attitudes like it did for Sarah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Women throughout all of history have been trying to find their identities—through marriage, children, a career. But we can find our true identity and fulfillment only in our relationship with God. Eve had a unique opportunity to be with God in the Garden of Eden, and God revealed His intended work for her, what He designed her to do. But Eve's identity was challenged in the Fall when Satan deceived Eve into trying to find her identity outside of the God in whose image she was made. We, too, were created in God's image and were designed for the work He has for us.In this message, Jill walks us through Eve's story and teaches us how it is also our story—how our own identities may be obscured in the Fall but are renewed in Christ's redemptive work. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Have you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy, even in the midst of a difficult crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy—and yet it's true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. So how do we keep our joy?In this message Jill explores how you can experience joy on the inside, even when things are all wrong on the outside. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 9th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 7th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 6th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 5th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 4th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 3rd message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 1st message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!”In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God “coach” us and find contentment in every circumstance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

What people come to mind when thinking of those who have a servant attitude? Missionaries? Pastors? Yourself? Do you think that having a humble attitude is important? The apostle Paul had a servant heart and attitude. He continually gave himself away to benefit those around him. As a result, he was able to bring many people to Christ.We can impact those around us just as Paul did if we learn the spiritual art of humility. In this message, Jill explains how having a self-sacrificing attitude can impact others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

What do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they're alone, the fear and sadness take over and they break down.Much of the apostle Paul's life was spent suffering—most of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance.This “spiritual art” of contentment was something Paul learned—and it wasn't easy. In this message, Jill uses Paul's life as an example of how we can learn contentment—along with joy and peace of mind no matter what we're going through. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

As disciples of Jesus, we know we're called to spread the good news of the Gospel. But sometimes we fret about exactly where our mission field is, and to whom we're meant to share God's Word.In this message, Jill Briscoe puts it bluntly: “It doesn't matter where you're standing, that's your mission field.” She explains how God fills the gaps of our inadequacy as we obey his command to tell others about the liberating love of Jesus.As part of her message, Jill tells the compelling story of how she and her husband, Stuart Briscoe, began their lifetimes of evangelism in the United States and around the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

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 in life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

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/1141/29?v=20251111

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/1141/29?v=20251111

In Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us… whatever age we are! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Jill Briscoe invites you to sit with her on the steps of her soul in this special holiday recording of some Christmas poems and short stories. As winter begins to cast a long shadow on your days, Roses in December will bloom Jesus in your heart. You'll be drawn to the center of your relationship with God where you can focus on His love and magnificence.(These excerpts are from her book The Deep Place Where Nobody Goes.) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When we hear the word Christmas, many of us think of all the time spent finding the perfect gifts for the ones we love. God's perfect Christmas gift for us was His Son. In this message, Jill Briscoe offers us the opportunity to have our first real Christmas through accepting the indescribable gift that God has given us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Keturah didn't know it, but when she hid in her family's stable that dark, star-filled night, she was in for a big surprise! Regularly cast aside because of her crippled hands, God had carefully chosen this young, Hebrew girl to be part of His miraculous entrance into the world!The Innkeeper's Daughter is a tender, whimsical story that gives you a glimpse of what might have happened in the stable on the night Jesus was born. Written and narrated by Jill Briscoe, children and adults will be captivated by her vivid descriptions of the stable and the many unusual visitors who came. Follow little Keturah inside the cramped, smelly barn and see what she saw: talking animals, chubby angels, regal wise men, and ultimately, the King of Kings, whose coming wasn't the only miracle that night! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

“That though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9There are over 350 prophesies in the Old Testament that describe the Messiah. Jesus, born with no fanfare or even a crib, fulfilled every single one! The mathematical odds of that are virtually impossible.And yet, even with that knowledge, the question about Jesus is ultimately a personal one you have to decide on your own. Who do you think the baby Jesus was?In this message from Jill, she asks you this very question. If you believe the baby Jesus is God, you will live your life with a different perspective and purpose. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10Jesus did not say, “Come to me and I'll fill your life full of stuff.” He said, “I'll fill it full of Me. I'll fill it full of God, and then you will have life to the full." And that's what Christmas is all about. We often forget that as we get busy shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping, and attending parties. In this message, Jill challenges us to keep the focus on Christ and the significance of His birth this Christmas. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

How can we get ready for Christ to come this Christmas and not allow Christmas to come without Christ? It's not easy to keep Christ in the spotlight when we are so busy preparing for the happenings of the season. But we can, and must, focus on what He did for us as we celebrate His birth this Christmas. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Who was Jesus? Jesus was no ordinary child. The book of Hebrews says He was Divinity. He was God Himself, Immanuel—God with us. In this Christmas message, Jill Briscoe discusses the miraculous birth of Jesus, who Jesus was, and what that means for us.Jill reads her poem “Divinity Wrapped in a Blanket.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

If someone were to ask you today what your purpose in life is, would you be able to confidently answer?Finding your life's purpose can be challenging. As Christians, we know our primary calling is to follow Jesus, but how are we supposed to be practically spending our days?In this message, Jill Briscoe reminds you that God has a specific plan for your life—and it's never too late to figure out what it is. Jesus wants you to join Him on the grand adventure He has in store for your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

How do you know what love looks like? Maybe you grew up in a household of care and support, and you feel you have a pretty good grasp on the concept. But maybe you've experienced some painful relationships, and you really struggle to know what love truly is.In this message, Jill Briscoe points out the beautiful ways you can understand love as it's described in Scripture. You'll learn how to receive love from God and others and how to allow Christ to express love through you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Sometimes life knocks us down. We fail, make mistakes, and fall flat on our face. But while we can't always keep ourselves from falling, we can control what happens next.In this message, Jill Briscoe shares how when we fall, we have the opportunity to experience restoration through Jesus—but only if we're willing to stand up again. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Do you see Jesus as your friend? Do you believe He considers you one?Jesus isn't just a historical figure you can read about. He is your friend, and He desires to have a relationship with you like the closest friendship you could possibly imagine.In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches what it means to know Christ, have Him know you thoroughly, and let Him live His life through you. You'll learn to see Jesus as your forever best friend and source of life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When Christ came into the world, He didn't come so He could be served—He came to serve. As Christians, we have the same purpose, but our tendencies toward self-centeredness and independence can easily get in the way of how Jesus wants to serve others through us.In this message, Jill Briscoe gives some practical ways for us to break free from our selfishness, step into dependence on Jesus, and live lives that have a lasting, eternal impact on those around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

When the storms of life come and the waves are crashing violently, do you find it difficult to trust that God is present and working?Whether or not you can see Him, Jesus is walking on the water in the midst of your storm—and He's asking you to step out in faith and trust Him.In this message, Jill Briscoe uses the story of Peter walking on water to teach how you can learn to trust Jesus more passionately and confidently even in the midst of life's most challenging storms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Once you become a Christian, what happens next? When Jesus called His disciples, He had one very simple request: “Follow me.” But although the phrase is simple, living it out doesn't always seem so easy.Jill Briscoe looks at how five disciples came to Christ and started to passionately follow Him. She'll explain how following Jesus is a way of purpose, fulfillment, and endless adventure. It's better than any life you could dream up on your own. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Have you received Christ into your life? How can you confidently tell?Maybe you've become a Christian but you sometimes doubt your salvation because you're not seeing change in your life. So, what should your life as a Christian look like?In this message, Jill Briscoe explains the evidence of a life marked by Jesus and shares how you can confidently know that you have received Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Are you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you've lost your spiritual edge, and there's nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge.Ask yourself honestly—have you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism, willfulness, laziness, or just plain selfishness? Be encouraged that the lost ax is not the end of the story—it can be found, with God's help! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Called to unlock the door to the secrets of God's saving grace, Paul followed the footsteps of Jesus. They were principles that fueled his amazing life and made him a “world shaker.” We can own those principles, too, and shake up our world for Christ.This message includes Jill's poem, “God Dropped By.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Paul had a heart as big as the world, a vision as high as the sky, and a life that marches down the stairway of time into our little lives—enlarging them forever. He was a mover and a shaker—a “world shaker.” From this point on in the narrative, Paul would be in prison and bondage until the end of his course on earth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Life is full of squalls—sudden unannounced and unexpected storms that can lead us to question if God is in control of our lives. Death, sickness, unemployment, broken relationships, fears and failures are some of the troubles Satan uses to swamp us with doubt, usually when we're already stressed and exhausted.How do you respond when you're hit with the squalls of life? Are you like the disciples in Mark 4 who wondered why Jesus slept while their boat was sinking, or do you believe God is in as much control when He's seemingly asleep as when He's obviously awake? Do you pray, “Don't let there be another squall”? Or do you see storms as part of God's plan for your life?Teaching from the Gospel of Mark, Jill Briscoe addresses the issues of suffering and faith, challenging us to examine our beliefs in God in the midst of trouble. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Have you ever received a gift you didn't deserve? This is exactly what happens at the judgment seat of Christ. The Bible is filled with hints of what this event might be like for us. Jill discusses a couple of them for us to try and paint us a picture.Not only do we receive the gift of dwelling in heaven when Christ died on the cross for us, we also get rewarded for the things that Christ did through us while we were on earth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth.Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not.This message includes Jill reading her poem, “Judge Jesus.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Do you have friends and family who have not yet accepted the Lord? Knowing that our time on earth could end at any moment, are you worried about them spending eternity in the outer darkness called hell?Jill insists that if hell is a real existence and there's a possibility that our unbelieving loved ones may end up there, it is a crucial matter to discuss. She dives into this controversial topic: Is there a second chance to accept Christ after death? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

What is hell? How could a loving God create such a horrible place and then be willing to send His creation there? Jill agrees that these are normal thoughts to have, but she uses a number of passages to change our perspective on the matter.The greatest fall came when God's highest angel wanted to take His place and therefore was thrown out of heaven; hell was created as this angel's new home. Hell was never created by God for man, but if we choose to reject Him, this dreadful place becomes our eternal home.This message includes Jill's poem “The Wish Wand.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Do you have troubles in your life that are causing grief or tension in your household? Do you dream of living in a place where joy is abundant and everything around you is perfect? This is what heaven will be like. Revelation 22 gives us a snapshot of the beauty and perfection that awaits those of us who have put our trust in the Lord. Heaven will be a true home with a true father. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone's promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111