Sharon Hoskins And Janie Ratzlaff

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Mentoring MattersGod Our Sanctification“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18. https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MM_2025_04_12_God-Our-Sanctification.mp3 This command to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord is impossible without knowing Him. Having a relationship with Him is the first step to growth. As we grow closer to Him in our relationship, we grow in knowledge of who He is and gain wisdom of His character that is saturated in grace. In our continuing study of the names of God found in Psalm 23, we find...2025-04-1112 min

PodcastsGod Our Sanctification“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18. https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MM_2025_04_12_God-Our-Sanctification.mp3 This command to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord is impossible without knowing Him. Having a relationship with Him is the first step to growth. As we grow closer to Him in our relationship, we grow in knowledge of who He is and gain wisdom of His character that is saturated in grace. In our continuing study of the names of God found in Psalm 23, we find...2025-04-1112 min

Mentoring MattersGod Our Victory“I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” Psalm 18:1-3 https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MM_2025_04_05_God-Our-Victory.mp3 As we continue our study on the names of God found in Psalm 23, we find that David gained great confidence that his Shepherd would go before him in every situation. We h...2025-04-0412 min

PodcastsGod Our Victory“I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” Psalm 18:1-3 https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MM_2025_04_05_God-Our-Victory.mp3 As we continue our study on the names of God found in Psalm 23, we find that David gained great confidence that his Shepherd would go before him in every situation. We h...2025-04-0412 min

Mentoring MattersComplete in Godliness“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:17-19 This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the gift of being complete in Christ; with all godliness and love. Recognizing our position in Christ, being students of the Word, and committing quiet, still, alone time with Father God are vital...2024-11-2112 min

PodcastsComplete in Godliness“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:17-19 This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the gift of being complete in Christ; with all godliness and love. Recognizing our position in Christ, being students of the Word, and committing quiet, still, alone time with Father God are vital...2024-11-2112 min

Mentoring MattersProgression Towards MaturityRomans 5:3-5 “We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the process we all go through as we mature in Christ. Maturity is not an instant quality we can claim. Our lives are all about learning in every growth stage. Before we can begin our growth toward maturity we must have a relationship with God as He sup...2023-07-0112 min

PodcastsProgression Towards MaturityRomans 5:3-5 “We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the process we all go through as we mature in Christ. Maturity is not an instant quality we can claim. Our lives are all about learning in every growth stage. Before we can begin our growth toward maturity we must have a relationship with God as He sup...2023-07-0112 min

Mentoring MattersCulture Invades the Church“Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15 This week on Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss how the world’s culture has invaded the church. We have become comfortable with simply inviting people to church so they can hear the gospel rather than being responsible to share the gospel ourselves. In the conversation we discuss the reasons why we have become afraid to share in the marketplace. As you listen, look for ways that fear may dictate how you speak to others and the compromise it may be causing in your Christian walk. Examine you...2023-05-2812 min

PodcastsCulture Invades the Church“Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15 This week on Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss how the world’s culture has invaded the church. We have become comfortable with simply inviting people to church so they can hear the gospel rather than being responsible to share the gospel ourselves. In the conversation we discuss the reasons why we have become afraid to share in the marketplace. As you listen, look for ways that fear may dictate how you speak to others and the compromise it may be causing in your Christian walk. Examine you...2023-05-2812 min

Mentoring MattersChrist’s Character“If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 In the season we are living, having a powerful authority you can depend on for wisdom, in walking through the waters of uncertainty every day, is a tremendous gift to each one that wants to be a part of God’s family. God is love and wants those desiring to accept His gift to also accept His purpose in offering — “all that God is available every man, woman, boy, or girl that is available to all that God is.” Knowing His attributes and allowing the Scriptures to mold our thinking p...2022-12-3112 min

Mentoring MattersSufficient Truth of Scripture“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 The definition of “sufficiency” is adequate to do the purpose intended or to meet a need. 2 Peter defines this as “seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” The scripture is the best book for offering guaranteed pro...2022-12-2412 min

Mentoring MattersThe Method of Preparation“That I may know him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Philippians 3:10 That verse presents the highs and lows of our walk here on earth. Parts sound good and parts are so scary and perplexing on how to achieve. KNOWING Jesus Christ is first and many spend their whole lives just getting to know Him, which extends way beyond salvation. Knowing HIM and the power of a resurrected life comes before the hard sayings of sharing in the fellowship of HIS suffering. Let’s study today the mind of Christ in...2022-12-1812 min

Mentoring MattersGod’s Purpose for Me“My little children for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you.” Galatians 4:19 For this verse to be fulfilled we will begin by making sure that we have taken the first step in salvation, a new birth. Then we must move forward in knowing and abiding in fulfilling our purpose for why we are created. As children grow and mature their “mission” in life broadens. Many choices change as they seek PURPOSE. Most start off with a purpose totally satisfying self and this needs a renewing of the mind for realizing purpose in living. Many today are bewild...2022-12-1012 min

Mentoring MattersConsent to be Loved“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8 Knowing who we are and our worth in life is usually determined by outside influences. With divided hearts, and differing opinions that result in confusion most are tossed back and forth in finding some form of acceptance according to performance in relationships and positive circumstances. If our performance does not solve the problem, we are unsure of what to do next. We succumb to ever-changing conditions. Should repeated failures occur we lose all sense of being stabilized and question how to fix...2022-12-0312 min

Mentoring MattersDoes God Accept me?“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 Many people are burdened in knowing if they are accepted in society, home relationships, church fellowships, and workplace surroundings. All of life holds people in tension and insecurity with doubting. Since they have no apparent solution, they create their own false security. What does the Creator of all people say about who they are and what is their identify. There is good news for those overwhelmed with questioning God according to His mind and heart...2022-11-2612 min

Mentoring MattersSpiritual Greatness“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 One of the beliefs we entertain and promote is the religious lie that to be spiritual and useful in our walk with the Lord as believers, we must be spiritual giants. The greater the gifts, the more powerful the preaching and teaching, and the more popular and well-known our own ministry qualifies us as Christians living with a 4-st...2022-11-1812 min

Mentoring MattersLies in Relationships“Do not lie one to another since you have put off the old man with his deeds." Colossians 3:9 How many of us have experienced, The Blame Game: “it's your fault”, “You made me so mad” ”You hurt my feelings or you don’t meet my needs” Have these thoughts ever crossed your mind and you used the silent treatment to make someone feel guilty?” How about lashing out in a verbal frenzy assuring the other person they are wrong? Sounds crazy but many do this? As we accuse one another do those same pitiful arguments go back to our God for His “mistreatment...2022-11-1212 min

Mentoring MattersFaith Grows“I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3b Each has been given a measure of faith. Salvation is a one-time transformation by the grace and power of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit then goes about making all the truth of salvation and beyond reality in the newness of life. We can really slow down or even mess up His sovereign work toward maturity by centering on serving ourselves; many times without realizing where and why we no longer “lie down in green...2022-11-0412 min

Mentoring MattersEstablished in the Faith“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” I Timothy 3:9 The unity of the Spirit is firmly based on the unity of the faith. Modern efforts of organizational unity are based on compromise and a watered-down definition of faith. Faith must be tested to prove if it will pass the circumstances when we have no solution of our own. Faith that grows stronger must be Divine faith, as soulish man-made faith will fail. We are discussing how to discern lasting faith that comes from a pure heart of love and a good conscience. This is the real mark or target...2022-10-2912 min

Mentoring MattersFacts of Faith“The gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with FAITH in those who heard it.” Hebrews 4:2 The message was proclaimed but it did no good because they only heard and did not believe as well. It is only as a result of our faith and trust that we experience the life of rest that we have been commanded to live. There are conditions for our faith in the PERSON of Jesus Christ to produce a life of trust and do the will of our Father...2022-10-2212 min

Mentoring MattersFaith in Christ“Without faith, it is impossible to please him.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith is vital in beginning a new life in Christ and continues with that essential practice during our entire life. When things are running smooth, we can let our faith relax, and then our guard slips and we get careless. Then, when a trial lands on our doorstep and opens the door for all types of half-truths, mixed truths of heavenly living being invaded by earthy thinking, that raises doubts in our beliefs. “The just shall live by faith, but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” Let’s get to...2022-10-1412 min

Mentoring MattersNourishment For Growth“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” I Peter 2:2 The Gospel is preached, - the heart, soul, and spirit are awakened – a new life is born. New life must have nourishment to grow. What are the problems that keep a little one from growing? Let’s give some thought to what is needed for newborn babes in Christ.2022-10-0812 min

Mentoring MattersA New Life“If anyone be IN CHRIST, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ALL things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Not knowing who you are as a person being here in time and wondering what your purpose is, can upset our thinking, creating insecurities, and stress our personalities. Christ already has the problem solved for those that want to be in the family of God, now and forever. Life without Christ causes us to search to find a substitute that never brings satisfaction, so we keep searching for life’s meaning. Today, we hope to clarify this issue with a so...2022-10-0112 min

Mentoring MattersIdentity Crisis“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by Faith.” Romans 1:17 In Romans 1 that we opened with today, the answer is found for understanding and solving an Identity Crisis. If we know the answer, then we need to know the right questions to ask to understand how to apply the right answer – a life of faith to faith. Join us as we compare soul and spirit, who are you “IN CHRIST”?” Who does God say you are? Today’s discussion gives insights into how to have FAITH in the FACTS.2022-09-2412 min

Mentoring MattersRight Worship“Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness, tremble before Him, all the earth.” Psalms 96:9 When it comes to communicating with God, having our spirits in tune with His Spirit is necessary as we are created to worship. Many attempts to worship in the wrong ways, hindering the purpose of worship. Today, we explore the right way to worship.2022-09-1612 min

Mentoring MattersA Great Shaking“Yet once more I shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” Hebrews 12: 26-28 Verse 26 - We are living in a time when we are all shaken up. Our nation has adopted a lifestyle of indulgence from the gift of being a blessed nation of material wealth. Verse 27 - Although the ultimate shaking is still future we are feeling the tremors and rumblings of the approaching destruction. Are we preparing? Verse 28 – If we continue to choose abusing grace, and living without a godly fear The warning is that our God is a consuming fire. He will purify the pollution of this worl...2022-09-1112 min

Mentoring MattersThe Heart of the Matter“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 Peter is not telling us we must agree on non-essential in daily living. Peter did tell us how to avoid divisions in the Body of Christ. Our hearts must be of one accord and Jesus Christ as our ALL and All. Join us today as we share how we can be deceived by little issues that can grow into major differences keeping our hearts focused on our old paths, dividing when we should be uniting. Make sure you are not demanding your rights, your truth a...2022-09-0312 min

Mentoring MattersLove Without Hypocrisy“Let love be with hypocrisy, abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 How do we know if we are functioning as a hypocrite in today’s culture – especially in the Body of Christ? . Do we say one thing but mean another? In the world’s definition that would be two-face . Do we have the wisdom and fear of the Lord in gaining this understanding? . Do we misuse our spiritual gifts in the name of love? Lots of perplexing questions. To each question, there is an answer, and those answers are found in the Bible. GOD’S love can be our love in every matter of the mind and hear...2022-08-2812 min

Mentoring MattersRecognizing Depression“Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness: I looked for someone to take pity, there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.” Psalms 69:20 Cries of pain from the body, soul, and spirit can hit us like a storm when we are attacked by overwhelming circumstances or trauma in torn relationships. Questions as to WHY scream in our agony. How do we handle what appears to be impossible to solve and are there any solutions? Where do I go? STOP! Get Still and listen as there is HOPE, REMEDIES, and a way to find LIGHT at the...2022-08-1912 min

Mentoring MattersAvoiding Depression“God, who comforts us in ALL our tribulations” 2 Corinthians 1:4 The Bible gives us real examples of how relationships and circumstances gone wrong can rob us of God’s peace and comfort. To overcome: . Recognize our NEED for help and change . Know God has a solution for every NEED . Choose to release that NEED, trusting Him for the answer Then, hope in His love, Believing in Him, will allow us to rest in Him - AVOIDING DEPRESSION.2022-08-1312 min

Mentoring MattersEmotional Despair“Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalms 9:10 Having no one you can turn to in difficult and painful times leaves us fearful, full of dread, and doubting if anyone cares. That can include God and WHO He is. We have grown accustomed to seeing our support and needs to be met. Having to rely on faith in the unseen can really be scary if we do not know our Source of strength. Knowing your Heavenly Provider is more important than even knowing your earthly provider when i...2022-08-0612 min

Mentoring MattersVictimization“Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” Psalms 73:1-3 This is a typical example of how we establish our patterns of depression as we compare our circumstances with the ways of the world. Today, let’s investigate how these patterns develop and strengthen their hold in our thinking; setting us up for anger, bitterness, resentment, vengeance, apathy, and a season of depression if we don’t find the...2022-08-0112 min

Mentoring MattersPatterns of Depression“The Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, but a wounded spirit who can bear?” Proverbs 18:4 Depression can show up in many different symptoms and it may be hard to discover the root problem. Depression can lead to physical problems as the Scripture says a broken spirit dries up the bones. A general description is - Depression is the consequence of wrong responses to life events that remain unresolved in a person’s life. Depression will impact your soul and your spirit. Depression can be a “normal” response when overwhelming circumstances pile up with no relief. Depression can be diagnosed but...2022-07-2412 min

Mentoring MattersFriendship with the Father“I in them, and you in Me; that they may be made perfect in one and that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them as You have loved Me." John 17:23 Friendships made real are cemented in love. The sharing, the desire to be together, the willingness to sacrifice for others, and the same objectives with the same goals are all afforded us when we respond to the drawing of the Father’s heart desiring friendship with each of us. Knowing each other’s thinking, hopes, dreams, plans, wants, and needs are just a few qualitie...2022-07-1612 min

Mentoring MattersDivine Directive of Friendship“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Being a true friend that stays by your side can require some character development in the relationship. Sometimes words of correction are needed to remove blind spots in thinking. Sometimes special support is needed when your friend has made some wrong choices and is struggling to overcome guilt. There are so many different ways to express the heart of a true friend that brings a closeness of comfort, confidence, and calmness. Let’s take a little time today to review t...2022-07-0912 min

Mentoring MattersThe Language of Friendship“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 As we build relationships, even from early childhood, we find that issues that draw us together are not always because of personality appeal. For a Christian, the hand of God is placing one another into positions that will further His plan for each life and how that plan will bring glory to Him, not just someone we can enjoy because of comfort or convenience. We learn as time progresses that a true friend will always be loyal and will “SUPPORT...2022-07-0212 min

Mentoring MattersGrieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30 When we choose to ignore the plain simple commands to obey, in love, what is taught in the Scriptures we grieve and can quench the Holy Spirit’s working in our lives. He will no longer support us in our poor choices but wants to restore us if we will REPENT and follow His leading. Confess in agreement that we are out of step with Him and REPENT, turn around, and change our direction in thinking and actions. Failing to respond to these...2022-06-2712 min

Mentoring MattersKeeping the Spirit Strong“The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?" Proverbs 18:4 We probably do not give much thought that our spirit can be a tool for fighting sickness in the soul and body – an actual healing tool for getting well. With that same thought we are told when our spirits are broken, and torn apart, focusing on the overwhelming circumstances and losses may contribute to the breaking down of our health and wellness. What grace for our Designer and Creator to have built into our body systems strength to fight against what damages and des...2022-06-2312 min

Mentoring MattersEvidence of Self-DenialThen He said to them ALL, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23 On the surface, these words are not the most soothing to hear in wanting to grow as a Christian. We think we have a good standard of what our lives should look like, but the Lord knows the depths of hidden threats that will rob us of the best. Thank goodness we do not have to lean on our own understanding. How does one die to self? Join us today, as we expose example...2022-06-2112 min

Mentoring MattersPressure From the Potter’s Hand“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 In that one sentence, we have a mini-view of why we are here on earth at this appointed time and place. God told Jeremiah I am responsible for your very life for a special purpose, he was set apart. The path Jeremiah was to walk included times of trials and pressure. To prepare us for God’s BEST, He may place us on the Potter’s wheel as he sculpts and fashions us for why we wer...2022-06-0312 min

Mentoring MattersVictory in Attitude“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:18 With the upside-down world, we are daily confronted giving thanks for our circumstances is posing more and more of a challenge with many new pressures. Romans 8:37-39 is TRUTH His Word can be trusted. How do we choose to respond to difficulties in our thinking THAT CONTROL our attitudes? Let’s visit about VICTORY IN ATTITUDES.2022-05-2812 min

Mentoring MattersVictory Over Circumstances“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials” James 1:2 Now, where is the logic and wisdom from rational thinking with this verse? Normally we avoid trials at all costs,s not with all joy. We look for the quickest escape route to return to “normal.” We fail to reflect on the wisdom of the Word that tells us many times that the JOY of the Lord is your strength, which is exactly what you need when in over your head with testing and temptations. Fear and anxiety take over our brainwaves as we look to our own abilities to solve th...2022-05-2112 min

Mentoring MattersExamine Your Faith“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 When we are fretful, full of anger, anxiety, withdrawn, isolated by choice, and no hunger for God’s Word, it is time to stop, examine and evaluate: Are the facts based on the Bible or my opinions of what I think is true? Are the facts being lived out, by faith, in trusting the Lord as my FINAL AUTHORITY, and is He the FOCUS of my Faith? Are my feelings operating true to THE FAITH that controls my daily choices? TODAY, listen to biblical wisdom on why examining...2022-05-1312 min

Mentoring MattersFaith, Facts, Feelings2 Peter 1:5-9 “Give all diligence add to your faith, virtue, to virtue knowledge and self-control.” This passage in Peter guides us on the right road for living by faith and signs to keep us on the main highway of Godly living. Somewhere, along the way, we can take a detour on the side path of emotions and feelings, thinking it would be a shortcut, and now are lost in finding our way back. Maybe your GPS, (God’s Protection System), is not working correctly. Listen in today for the safety details of FACT FAITH and FEELINGS and how to use them wh...2022-05-0812 min

Mentoring MattersFoundation of FaithAs you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving" Colossians 2:6-7. As Christians, faith is the basis for our walk with the Lord. It is important that we evaluate what the foundation of our faith is in; facts of the scriptures or the feelings of our flesh. We can't let emotions and experiences become the final authority for living out our Christian life. Jesus Christ must be our final authority and His truth be the...2022-04-2912 min

Mentoring MattersWhere is the Bridge?"When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work He did for Israel." Judges 2:10 Bridges connect us with where we have been and where we are going. This is true in the physical world, so it is true in the spiritual eternal world. Without bridges connecting the history of the past, we do not know how to learn from the past and repeat the blunders of bad choices. In Judges 2:10-11 we are told that a new generation arose who did not know the Lord...2022-04-2312 min

Mentoring MattersA Famine in the Land"The days are coming when I will send a famine in the land, not of bread, nor thirst of water, but of hearing the words of the Lord." Amos 8:11 Why would God want to make hearing the Word a famine? Perhaps we no longer desire TRUTH as spiritual food, or we only want "food" that satisfies, tastes good, and comforts us without nourishing and healing. Today, information alone is being called truth, but who can trust the truth that can change? The Word of God is being discredited by many as the real source of "TRUTH FOOD." Only God's Truth do...2022-04-1512 min

Mentoring MattersLooking in a Mirror“But we Christians have no veil over our faces; we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 If we want to check our growth in Christian living through practical means, we can look at our personality, temperament, actions, and attitudes. Do they reflect in a mirror the image of who God says He is? Can a person say there is something different about us? Can they see Christ “in us”? As the Spirit is cleaning and cleansing our life, we may reflect the character we all long to express – the Life of Jesus.2022-04-0912 min

Mentoring MattersChrist’s Character“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 To labor and be heavy burdened are two descriptions of our conditions that most are facing in one area or another. This can be applied to the physical, emotional, and soul – influencing our spirits. Culture is telling us to have third-party encounters with one another through some device that offers opinions and information for man-made solutions. My question is – “Would Jesus walking on earth advise people to learn of Him through someone else, no matter how sincere?” He wants direct communion with each of us, wh...2022-04-0212 min

Mentoring MattersExamine Ourselves“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test Yourselves.” 1 Corinthians 13:5 We have an age-old problem – a portion of the Christian community lacks the discipline to look at our lives with discernment. We want to be given the Truth in ways that do not cause upset to our current way of thinking. If that be the case, then how do we “gear up” to grow in grace and knowledge? How do we learn to love? As we examine our hearts today, will you do the same that we will be able to stand aright and tight in these difficult da 2022-03-2612 min

Mentoring MattersGrowing to Discern“Exercise yourself toward godliness” 1 Timothy 4:7-10 Godliness can begin with physically taking care of the body through exercise. Our bodies are temporal temples and exercise does require discipline, training, being faithful, and even requires some sweat. Those same qualities are also needed in knowing and understanding the wisdom the Lord Jesus taught for living a life of godliness. Let’s compare how the short-term examples of exercise are a long-term guide to the benefits of godliness.2022-03-1812 min

Mentoring MattersDefining Discernment“Judge not that you be not judged” Matthew 7:1 Word matter and the way you use them can change a whole conversation. We can never “judge” the person for condemnation, that belongs to God alone. We are commanded to discern a person’s behavior, words, actions. We are exhorted to discern and deal with obvious sinful lifestyles. Today’s conversation will help decipher when to discern, but not Judge.2022-03-1112 min

Mentoring MattersExamine All Things"Test all things; hold fast what is good." 1 Thessalonians 2:21 This mandate is in a list of requirements for being set apart to discern the current “teaching” of the day. They were to discern what was written and spoken was the truth or popular opinion, just words of men. We still battle that same problem today with volumes of information coming out each day to “better ourselves” but may not be according to Scripture. Many apply their testing of all things according to logic, reason, history, or worldly opinions. Our review today offers guidance in checking matters out from the ability to discern...2022-03-0412 min

Mentoring MattersBuilding Blocks“For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.” 2 Peter 1:9 Life can start with wonderful words of wisdom and affirmation that the God we have trusted is giving us grace and peace. His divine power is drawing our hearts to be conformed to His image. He supplies us with an outline of what is needed, step by step, in case we forget our provisions and remain as “newborns.” We will grow like a weaned child with his mother so our soul will be calmed and quieted so that God’s...2022-02-2512 min

Mentoring MattersAdding Virtue“Giving all diligence add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge” 2 Peter 1:5 This little nugget of truth tucked away in the progressive path of growth is a command to be fully committed to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; for without faith, it is impossible to please God. Once our faith is established the first attribute is to add Virtue, even before knowledge. Now, why should we acquire the quality of virtue before adding knowledge? Seems like the opposite would be true. Join our discussion today to see the importance of knowing: What virtue is, How to recognize if we understan...2022-02-1812 min

Mentoring MattersWalking Unified“As a prisoner of the Lord, I beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 Many have read this scripture numerous times not taking into consideration that a calling is a part of your job, perhaps in ministry, or perhaps in different areas but it is what you do. The request is to know what your calling is and then how to perform with lowliness and gentleness. There is a strong outline here for how we are to think. Our calling will involve some type of service for others. Let’s evaluate the highs and low...2022-02-1212 min

Mentoring MattersWalking Worthy“I, therefore, a prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 Life is not to be lived in a sloppy casual indifference of selfish indulgence. This approach is not limited to any age group. We do expect, as growth and training take place, to see a maturity in thinking and knowing how to make good decisions. The calling is already given to us and now, own up to the appointment in being faithful. Chapter 4 suggest the manner in making known to others what is real in us. Check it out!2022-02-0512 min

Mentoring MattersThese are Hard Sayings“If anyone does not come to ME and does not hate this father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:26 Now that is really a hard saying about what love is all about. Words have meanings and without hearing the heart of the speaker we can certainly come to the wrong conclusions. we all like to hear soft sayings that bring comfort and make the heart happy, but we draw back when tough words are spoken. How can we find joy and purpose in hard sayings? Let’s talk!2022-01-2912 min

Mentoring MattersThe Shepherd’s Voice“The sheep hear His voice; and He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3 The Shepherd’s Voice brings assurance and security when we hear Him speak. There are times in our walk where certain unknowns produce uncertain emotions that confuse hearing. Fear will slip in and replace the sheep’s ability to listen to the Shepherd. Fear has many entanglements, and we get caught up in confusion, never realizing fear has replaced faith. Today there is a way to keep this from happening. Let's prepare to repair the damage fear does when it controls our hearts.2022-01-2212 min

Mentoring MattersI Am Loved“With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalms 119: 10-11 How do you hide something in the heart? Romans 12 give us a clue – Renew your mind in the mind of God – His word. Why? Because only there can we find our purpose in life as we have been made and how He wants to fashion us into being a part of His family. Our lives need to be programmed for acts of being set apart serving while living her...2022-01-1512 min

Mentoring MattersChrist’s Character“If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 In the season we are living, having a powerful authority you can depend on for wisdom, in walking through the waters of uncertainty every day, is a tremendous gift to each one that wants to be a part of God’s family. God is love and wants those desiring to accept His gift to also accept His purpose in offering -- “all that God is available every man, woman, boy, or girl that is available to all that God is.” Knowing His attributes and allowing the Scriptures to mold our thi...2022-01-0812 min

Mentoring MattersBeliefs Revealed“Believe In your heart that God has raised Him (Jesus) from the dead and you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 Beliefs are vital to a person in establishing who they are and this passage is dealing with the belief of WHO God is. We have blended our beliefs with the cultural and secular world mixing percepts and concepts that will never work together. It is like oil and water. Oil is lighter and floats to the top. Likewise, we enjoy the light and easy ways of blended thinking, rather than searching out what is really necessary for godly living Today we examin...2021-12-2512 min

Mentoring MattersPurpose of Heart“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 We know out of the heart proceed all the issues of life, but how does that relate to a heart purpose? Does the heart plan on good or evil? What influences the heart in revealing what is the priority on which the heart thinks? In the physical world a heart not working right brings trouble to all the body and a heart out of balance will also trouble our mind, will, and emotions. Take time out today to consider matters of the hear 2021-12-1712 min

Mentoring MattersThe Word is EnoughThis week on Mentoring Matters, Janie Ratzlaff, and Sharon Hoskins discuss the all-sufficient Scriptures as God's Word. It is the truth and final authority and we can depend on it for our everyday living. Isaiah 30:15: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” The closing portion of that verse says BUT YOU WOULD NOT. Why would anyone want to reject that counsel? As believers we want a secure relationship with Almighty God and enjoy all the blessings He provides for His family. When we read this counsel from the Bible but will not a...2021-08-1212 min

PodcastsThe Word is EnoughThis week on Mentoring Matters, Janie Ratzlaff, and Sharon Hoskins discuss the all-sufficient Scriptures as God's Word. It is the truth and final authority and we can depend on it for our everyday living. Isaiah 30:15: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” The closing portion of that verse says BUT YOU WOULD NOT. Why would anyone want to reject that counsel? As believers we want a secure relationship with Almighty God and enjoy all the blessings He provides for His family. When we read this counsel from the Bible but will not a...2021-08-1212 min

Mentoring MattersProgression Toward MaturityRomans 5:3-5 “We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” This week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the process we all go through as we mature in Christ. Maturity is not an instant quality we can claim. Our lives are all about learning in every growth stage. Before we can begin our growth toward maturity we must have a relationship with God as He s...2021-07-2312 min

PodcastsProgression Toward MaturityRomans 5:3-5 “We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” This week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the process we all go through as we mature in Christ. Maturity is not an instant quality we can claim. Our lives are all about learning in every growth stage. Before we can begin our growth toward maturity we must have a relationship with God as He s...2021-07-2312 min

PodcastsThe Scriptures PlusThis week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the decline of the Church. The culture that we live in contributes to shaping our worldview, which is why the Bible tells us to be separate from this world. But, the results of a recent Gallup Poll showed that 76% of Christians do not believe the Bible is the foundational absolute truth. Psalm 19 tells us what the Scriptures will do to help us establish a Biblical worldview and find those places in our hearts where we have been blind. So, listen with a willing heart as we look at the...2021-07-1612 min

Mentoring MattersThe Scriptures PlusThis week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the decline of the Church. The culture that we live in contributes to shaping our worldview, which is why the Bible tells us to be separate from this world. But, the results of a recent Gallup Poll showed that 76% of Christians do not believe the Bible is the foundational absolute truth. Psalm 19 tells us what the Scriptures will do to help us establish a Biblical worldview and find those places in our hearts where we have been blind. So, listen with a willing heart as we look at the...2021-07-1612 min

Mentoring MattersThe Condition of Our Heart"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" Psalm 139:23-24 https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WTW_2021_06_19_The-Condition-of-Our-Heart-1.mp3 This week on Sharin' Hearts Woman to Woman, Janie and Sharon discuss matters of the heart. As we read the words David prayed to the Lord, we to can ask God to search our hearts and thoughts to expose the things that we are unaware of. When our eyes are opened we can see clearly, repent and be lead in...2021-06-1825 min

PodcastsThe Condition of Our Heart"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" Psalm 139:23-24 https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WTW_2021_06_19_The-Condition-of-Our-Heart-1.mp3 This week on Sharin' Hearts Woman to Woman, Janie and Sharon discuss matters of the heart. As we read the words David prayed to the Lord, we to can ask God to search our hearts and thoughts to expose the things that we are unaware of. When our eyes are opened we can see clearly, repent and be lead in...2021-06-1825 min

Mentoring MattersCulture Invades the ChurchThis week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss how the world's culture has invaded the church. In Mark 16:15, Jesus says, "Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." We have become comfortable with simply inviting people to church so they can hear the gospel rather than being responsible to share the gospel ourselves. As you listen, find why we have become afraid to share in the marketplace. Examine your foundation to find where you can be strengthened in Christ. Using God’s word to apply Biblical principles, position, instruction, and conformation of Biblica...2021-06-1812 min

PodcastsCulture Invades the ChurchThis week on Sharin' Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss how the world's culture has invaded the church. In Mark 16:15, Jesus says, "Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." We have become comfortable with simply inviting people to church so they can hear the gospel rather than being responsible to share the gospel ourselves. As you listen, find why we have become afraid to share in the marketplace. Examine your foundation to find where you can be strengthened in Christ. Using God’s word to apply Biblical principles, position, instruction, and conformation of Biblica...2021-06-1812 min

PodcastsBlessed Are Those Who Love the Lord"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. According as He has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love" Ephesians 1:3-4. https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WTW_2021_04_24_Blessed-Are-Those-Who-Love-the-Lord.mp3 This week on Sharin' Hearts Woman to Woman, Janie and Sharon seek to encourage you in the Lord. The wonderful blessings that He gives to each one of His children who love Him are beyond words to describe. Jesus is our...2021-04-2325 min

Mentoring MattersBlessed Are Those Who Love the Lord"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. According as He has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love" Ephesians 1:3-4. https://sharinhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WTW_2021_04_24_Blessed-Are-Those-Who-Love-the-Lord.mp3 This week on Sharin' Hearts Woman to Woman, Janie and Sharon seek to encourage you in the Lord. The wonderful blessings that He gives to each one of His children who love Him are beyond words to describe. Jesus is our...2021-04-2325 min

PodcastsEncourage without Wounding – Episode 2"He sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!" Psalm 107:20-21. https://archive.org/download/EncourageWithoutWoundingEpisode2/Encourage%20without%20Wounding%20-%20Episode%202.mp3 Sharon and Janie discuss how the wounded can get well. Wounds can be deep and painful or surface scratches that sting, but either way wounds hurt. Using the hospital as an analogy, they share the importance of taking medicine that the Doctor (God) orders. Knowing that medicine is available or having medicine within reach will...2017-03-1100 min

Mentoring MattersEncourage without Wounding – Episode 2"He sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!" Psalm 107:20-21. https://archive.org/download/EncourageWithoutWoundingEpisode2/Encourage%20without%20Wounding%20-%20Episode%202.mp3 Sharon and Janie discuss how the wounded can get well. Wounds can be deep and painful or surface scratches that sting, but either way wounds hurt. Using the hospital as an analogy, they share the importance of taking medicine that the Doctor (God) orders. Knowing that medicine is available or having medicine within reach will...2017-03-1100 min

PodcastsEncourage without Wounding – Episode 1"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today" so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin" Hebrews 3:13. Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing" 1 Thessalonians 5:11. It is easy to take these scriptures with the best of intentions and hurt others with our words. https://archive.org/download/EncourageWithoutWounding/Encourage%20without%20Wounding.mp3 Janie and Sharon discuss the importance of learning to encourage others without wounding them. Christians have somehow gotten the reputation of being hypocrites who judge others. Christians are not intentionally hurting othe...2017-03-0300 min

Mentoring MattersEncourage without Wounding – Episode 1"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today" so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin" Hebrews 3:13. Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing" 1 Thessalonians 5:11. It is easy to take these scriptures with the best of intentions and hurt others with our words. https://archive.org/download/EncourageWithoutWounding/Encourage%20without%20Wounding.mp3 Janie and Sharon discuss the importance of learning to encourage others without wounding them. Christians have somehow gotten the reputation of being hypocrites who judge others. Christians are not intentionally hurting othe...2017-03-0300 min

PodcastsThe Heart of GodSharon and Janie dive into the heart of God and take some time to look into His character this month. We hope that you can join us as we build on the foundation of faith that was discussed last month. 2 Peter 1:5 says, “…giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge…” As we learn the virtue of God’s character we can understand how to grow spiritually into His likeness. We broadcast live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio and kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon (CST). If that time is not convenient, you can listen here to the recorded p...2017-02-1000 min

Mentoring MattersThe Heart of GodSharon and Janie dive into the heart of God and take some time to look into His character this month. We hope that you can join us as we build on the foundation of faith that was discussed last month. 2 Peter 1:5 says, “…giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge…” As we learn the virtue of God’s character we can understand how to grow spiritually into His likeness. We broadcast live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio and kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon (CST). If that time is not convenient, you can listen here to the recorded p...2017-02-1000 min

PodcastsWays to Start the New Year RightThis is Sharon Hoskins writing to you from Studio B located at Grace Harbor Baptist Church in Grove Ok. I want to send you a special invitation to listen on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio or kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon. I am so thankful for the support and encouragement you give me through your emails and Facebook posts. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you as you have shared your stories with me. As we begin this new year, my "resolution" is to have a closer relationship with the Lord at the end of this year and I wou...2017-01-2700 min

Mentoring MattersWays to Start the New Year RightThis is Sharon Hoskins writing to you from Studio B located at Grace Harbor Baptist Church in Grove Ok. I want to send you a special invitation to listen on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio or kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon. I am so thankful for the support and encouragement you give me through your emails and Facebook posts. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you as you have shared your stories with me. As we begin this new year, my "resolution" is to have a closer relationship with the Lord at the end of this year and I wou...2017-01-2700 min

PodcastsJanie RatzlaffJanie Ratzlaff has been in ministry for over 40 years; traveling overseas for decades with her husband’s job, she would team up with missionaries in the area and work alongside them. She has worked with Evangelical Mission Ministries, helping with teachings in over 70 churches that were planted in Mexico along with a seminary. She has also assisted in different areas of ministry with His Truth Transforms International. She trained and worked as a Biblical counselor and teacher. She has written and developed “Wellness Wisdom Workshops” and “Lighthouse Lifelines” both were made into seminars and study groups for churches, and put into Chris...2016-12-1600 min

Mentoring MattersJanie RatzlaffJanie Ratzlaff has been in ministry for over 40 years; traveling overseas for decades with her husband’s job, she would team up with missionaries in the area and work alongside them. She has worked with Evangelical Mission Ministries, helping with teachings in over 70 churches that were planted in Mexico along with a seminary. She has also assisted in different areas of ministry with His Truth Transforms International. She trained and worked as a Biblical counselor and teacher. She has written and developed “Wellness Wisdom Workshops” and “Lighthouse Lifelines” both were made into seminars and study groups for churches, and put into Chris...2016-12-1600 min

Mentoring MattersChristi CraddockConnect with Christi Craddock at HisTruthTransforms.org. Christi is President of His Truth Transforms International (HTTI), a non-denominational Biblical counseling ministry. After many years away from God she returned to the foundational faith she was raised on and found where her true peace and contentment come from which is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Christi has worked in the legal profession for over 30 years and gained a unique and first-hand understanding of nonprofit management via her service with community organizations and board positions. In 2000, Christi joined her parents, Jim and Doris Craddock, at a ministry they founded and...2016-10-2900 min

PodcastsChristi CraddockConnect with Christi Craddock at HisTruthTransforms.org. Christi is President of His Truth Transforms International (HTTI), a non-denominational Biblical counseling ministry. After many years away from God she returned to the foundational faith she was raised on and found where her true peace and contentment come from which is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Christi has worked in the legal profession for over 30 years and gained a unique and first-hand understanding of nonprofit management via her service with community organizations and board positions. In 2000, Christi joined her parents, Jim and Doris Craddock, at a ministry they founded and...2016-10-2900 min