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The Spirit’s Fruit — Patience
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) tells us, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” The indwelling Holy Spirit longs to demonstrate His character through us, and patience is one of the areas where we stifle…
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The Spirit’s Fruit — Peace
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) tells us, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Peace is something we all want, but if we’re not careful, we’ll spend a good portion of our lives looking for…
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The Spirit’s Fruit — Love
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) tells us, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Love is the first quality mentioned in the Spirit’s fruit, and there’s a good reason for us to give it serious…
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The Spirit’s Fruit — Joy
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) tells us, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Joy is one of the most beautiful qualities of the Spirit’s fruit, but it’s also one that we sometimes misunderstand. We…
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Grace Is Not Permission to Keep Sinning
Understanding God’s Grace and the Call to Repentance “If I sin, I’ll just ask God to forgive me and keep it pushing.” I once heard a seasoned believer say something along those lines, and I have to tell you, it troubled me. Not because any of us are without sin, but because there didn’t seem…
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Peace & Confusion Don’t Mix
Learning to Recognize the Peace God Has Given Us Perfect peace is something we learn to walk in as Christians. We hear about it from the pulpit, and some of us encourage others with the Scriptures about God’s perfect peace. We want people to know that during the most turbulent storms of life, God can…
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Following His Word
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” — James 1:22 (NLT) Following the Word of God involves more than reading our Bibles, highlighting our favorite scriptures, or agreeing with what we read. It means allowing what God says to influence the way we…
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When You Know Better, But You’re Struggling to Live Better
When Knowing God’s Word Hasn’t Yet Changed How You Live There are some things we struggle with because we simply don’t know any better. We haven’t learned what God says about it yet. We haven’t grown enough to recognize what is happening. But then there are those other things—the things where we know what God…
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How Wrong Believing Defeats Hope
What you continue believing inwardly will eventually shape what you expect from life. One of the most dangerous things a person can lose is hope. Because once hope starts dying, people stop reaching. They stop expecting. They stop believing life can truly change. And after a while, many people do not even realize how much…
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You Don’t Need Another Sign—You Just Need to Decide
There comes a point in your walk with God where the issue isn’t clarity anymore—it’s surrender. You’ve prayed. You’ve asked. You’ve waited. And if you’re honest, God has already answered you. Maybe not in the way your flesh wanted, but in a way your spirit recognized immediately. And still… you linger. Still… you ask for…
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When You’re About to Pull That Thorn Right Out
Why God’s Timing Matters More Than Our Relief There’s a moment right before we decide to fix it ourselves — that quiet second when waiting on God starts to feel a little too slow for the pain we’re carrying. The discomfort has lingered longer than we expected. The prayer has been prayed more times than…
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What Makes a Believer Real?
Faith, Repentance, and the Treasure of Obedience When we were out and about, a man in his senior years thought my husband looked familiar and they struck up a conversation about the state of young Black males. He thinks they desperately need to be schooled and that the knowledge he’s offering is exactly what they…
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Where Were the Signs?
When Love Changes Without Warning “He was a man that I trusted — someone I thought would have my back for the rest of my life. How did I miss the signs?” Many women have asked themselves that same question. Some of my dearest friends have come to me heartbroken, wondering how the person they…
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God Tells Us to Trust Him
Why Believing God’s Word Requires More Than Just Saying the Right Things There’s a whole world of tension wrapped up in the simple act of trust. For many Christians, the space between God’s promises and our reality feels stretched thin. We read Scripture, we hear the sermons, and we declare the words—but deep down, we’re…
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Unshakable Faith
Anchored in God’s Word, Rooted in Christ Life will always present us with storms—financial strain, broken relationships, health battles, or the ache of waiting on prayers that seem long overdue. But unshakeable faith isn’t faith that avoids storms; it’s faith that stands firm right through them. Jesus told us in Matthew 7:24–25 (NLT), “Anyone who…
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Prayer to Break Ungodly Agreements and Renew the Mind
Dear Heavenly Father, In the name of Jesus Christ, I come before You with a humble heart. I acknowledge that there have been times when I have unknowingly agreed with things that do not come from You—fear, anxiety, bitterness, shame, or lies spoken over me. I confess these to You now and ask for Your…
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Jesus Christ Will Transform Your Life!
The First Step to Transformation Mark 10:17–18 (NLT) tells us, “As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘Why do you call me good?’ Jesus asked. ‘Only God is truly good.’” On…
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Holding On When Everything Says Let Go
For the Woman Who’s Tired but Still Trusting God There comes a time in every woman’s life when it feels easier to let go than to hold on. You’ve prayed the prayers. Fought the battles. Waited longer than you thought possible. And still, the breakthrough feels far off. People around you may say, “Maybe this…
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Faith Over Familiar
Choosing Growth When God Calls You Out of Your Comfort Zone Comfort zones are tricky places. They feel safe, predictable, and easy to manage. A comfort zone is that mental space where we feel in control—where routines feel familiar and the outcomes feel certain. It’s where we avoid risk, limit our vulnerability, and protect ourselves…
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Give Up Your Life for Christ
The first date went better than expected for my sister in Christ. He checked a lot of the boxes she had in mind for her future. In her eyes, it felt promising. But a few days went by with no word from him, and she finally asked, “Do you think I should reach out to…
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Fear is Not Your Portion
2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” Every Christian knows fear. It’s probably one of the biggest eyesores in a believer’s walk. One of those silent heavies—dragging on our hearts, slowing our steps, keeping us from running our race with…
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Your Story Isn’t Over
1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” When Samuel went looking for the next king of Israel under…
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Making Room for God’s Blessings
Spiritual Preparation for Blessings: Clearing the Soul Clutter We often pray for God to bless us, but sometimes the truth is that we haven’t made space for Him to move. Making room for God’s blessing isn’t about striving or earning His favor—it’s about clearing the clutter in our hearts, minds, and lives so what He…
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Squeeze Out Fear
Faith isn’t optional. Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) makes this very clear to us: “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Faith is the foundation. Trusting God and His Word is the anchor for…
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The Truth of Salvation
God’s grace is indeed amazing. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) reminds us, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Eternity is not…
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Impetuous Behavior Can Be Costly
Proverbs 14:8 (NLT) “The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” Lillian gave her two-week notice right after getting a less-than-encouraging service rating at her job. It wasn’t like she hadn’t gotten one before, but this time, it was a wrap. She’d been at that job for over seventeen years, and while…
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God Is Compassionate
Luke 6:36 (NLT) “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” When it comes to understanding God’s nature, one of the most beautiful and comforting aspects is His compassion. I’ve had conversations with friends and fellow believers who struggle with misconceptions about God. They often don’t see Him this way, but instead view…
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The Law of Sowing and Reaping
Life in a Cycle: When Bitterness Takes Root Life can sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle. One bad decision can lead to another, and before you know it, you’re stuck in a pattern of mistakes, regrets, and frustration. This is where Jill is in her life, and she’s blaming everyone but herself. he’s a woman…
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God, The Righteous Judge
Most people around the world live in countries with governing bodies that oversee and regulate various aspects of life. These bodies typically include political institutions, like governments, that are responsible for creating and enforcing laws and regulations. The role of laws in a society are to help maintain order, protect rights and freedoms, promote well-being,…
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Intention Leads to Inspiration
For many, the start of a new year brings a sense of anticipation for change, especially for God’s single children. Many prophets are declaring that this is the year to receive what has been promised to us, and there’s nothing more inspiring than having our faith ignited in the right direction. Jesus teaches in Mark…