Wisdom for Wednesday

Crystal Ratcliff
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Wisdom for Wednesday is your midweek pause for Truth, encouragement, and faith, hosted by Bible study author Crystal Ratcliff. Each week, Crystal shares practical wisdom rooted in Scripture to help you grow in your walk with the LORD. Tune in every Wednesday to reset, refocus, and be refreshed. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Be Still and Know that I am God

    This week, Crystal shares a session from a ladies conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Perry, Oklahoma. The theme was "Be Still and Know that I am God" based on Psalm 46:10.  Crystal digs into Psalm 46 and the link to the attempted Assyrian invasion during the time of Hezekiah (found in II Kings 18-19). She explains the importance of "knowing God" so that you will be able to "be still" and trust Him in the midst of your trouble. Digging deeper into this familiar verse will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the command to "be still and know that I am God." Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    39 min

  2. MAR 4

    The Problem With Saying, "Just Read Your Bible"...

    After some reflection, I believe the advice, "Just read your Bible," is part of why I struggled so much as a young Christian attempting to develop a daily habit of spending time in prayer and God's Word. I would try to read my Bible and approach it as I did any other book.  I would always start at the beginning. I can’t tell you how many times I started reading Genesis…one chapter at a time. If I made it to Leviticus–which most of the time, I did not–my motivation would die along with the animals brought to be sacrificed.  Why? It hadn’t become personal to me. It hadn’t become precious to me.  Truly, it is only after God has met with you PERSONALLY through His Word that you will develop a hunger and thirst for It, a passion for It. That is what gives you the ability to continue reading through difficult passages, to keep seeking for another life changing experience with the LORD. The truth is reading the Bible takes a bit of work and a reliance on the Holy Spirit to give us understanding.  Join me in this episode as I share some encouragement for young Christians...and maybe a bit of correction for those of us who have been guilty of saying, "Just read your Bible." Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    26 min

  3. FEB 25

    Ministry Mindset with Chaz and Leah Ratcliff

    Ministry is the spiritual work or service of any Christian. To minister to someone is to attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular. We are all in the ministry!  Join Crystal as she chats with Chaz and Leah Ratcliff about their local church and ministering in Seattle, Washington. Chaz and Leah serve alongside Kyle and Tiffany McMillan at Skyline Baptist Church in Seattle, Washington.  The Northwest Baptist - a ministry of the church Chaz mentions in this episode.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsite Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    42 min

  4. FEB 18

    Be Consistent.

    In this episode, Crystal reveals her word of the year for 2026 - Consistent. She shares how she chose this theme, Be Consistent, and how it applies to any goals you might set.   To be consistent is to be reliable, predictable, and steady in your actions, words, and emotions. It's about making steady progress. Crystal discusses her three main goals which fall into the areas of nutrition and movement (diet and exercise), household cleaning, and writing while inviting you to check in on your own word of the year and/or goals.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. Support the show Send me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    21 min

  5. FEB 11

    It's Time: Be Bold and Stand Out for Christ!

    Join Crystal in today's episode as she finishes the study of the It's Time Bible Study with thoughts on the chapter "Esther: A Time for Courage." The episode feels a little heavy, but we can take comfort in remembering that it is no accident that we are living in this time.  “We are here for such a time as this. And because we know that, we can trust the LORD will equip us to live in this day and time. In this culture. In this chaos and craziness. We are not alone or left to ourselves to figure it out. The LORD is actively working to fulfill His purpose and plan in this world.” ~It’s Time, pg. 92 It's not too late to start the study of It's Time (linked below). Get your book today and start studying! You can always access the video lessons and now these podcast episodes at your own pace.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    24 min

  6. FEB 4

    It's Time: Get Under His Wings!

    Join Crystal in today's episode with a reflection on the chapter "Hannah: A Time for Waiting" from the It's Time Bible Study. She will dig further into the word REST. Rest is to have a quiet or tranquil mind, not to be agitated by fear, anxiety, or any other passion. It can be a struggle to find rest in this crazy, chaotic world, but the answer can be found in God's Word. Crystal breaks down Psalm 91 and the peace and rest that comes from dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High and abiding under His wings. It's not too late to join us in the study of It's Time (linked below). Get your book today and start studying with us today! You can always access the video lessons and now these podcast episodes at your own pace.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    21 min

  7. JAN 28

    Ministry Mindset with Mrs. Rebekah Simpson

    Ministry is the spiritual work or service of any Christian. To minister to someone is to attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular. We are all in the ministry!  Join Crystal as she chats with Mrs. Rebekah Simpson about her local church and Mercy and Truth Ministries.   Quiet Resting Places Ladies Meeting Quiet Resting Places Podcast (also available on Apple) Treasures for Truth Podcast (also available on Apple) REMINDER - We'll pick up our study of It's Time next week. The episode on Hannah: A Time for Waiting will air on February 4th.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    46 min

  8. JAN 21

    It's Time: Trust Requires Surrender

    Crystal's word of the year for 2025 was TRUST. As she studied through "Mary: A Time for Surrender" this last week, Crystal realized that TRUSTing the LORD fully requires complete surrender. In this episode of Wisdom for Wednesday, Crystal reflects on the past year and explores the thought of saying to the LORD, "I'm all yours!" There is great peace that comes from living a life surrendered to the LORD and letting Him lead.  It's not too late to join us in the study of It's Time (linked below). Get your book today and start studying with us today! Interested in the Quiet Resting Places Ladies Meeting? Click here.  REMINDER - Next week, we will pause the It's Time study for a Ministry Mindset episode. We'll pick up Hannah: A Time for Waiting on February 4th.  Available Bible Studies and Bible Study Guides (affiliate links): It's Time.Arise, Go.Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' SeedsThere's a Fly in my Tea!Study Your Bible With Me SeriesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookWebsiteSend me a message. If you'd like a reply, please include your e-mail address. Support the show

    21 min
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Wisdom for Wednesday is your midweek pause for Truth, encouragement, and faith, hosted by Bible study author Crystal Ratcliff. Each week, Crystal shares practical wisdom rooted in Scripture to help you grow in your walk with the LORD. Tune in every Wednesday to reset, refocus, and be refreshed. 

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  • Creator
    Crystal Ratcliff
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Wisdom for Wednesday
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