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God is Waiting on You
Romans 8:29(NIV) says, “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Many believers underestimate God’s allegiance to this verse and some even think He will negotiate with them over it. God’s goal for everyone is to…
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Why the Lord Said ‘Don’t Do It’
Ephesians 2:8(ESV) says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” There is nothing that any human being can accomplish or attempt to do in life that does not involve God’s grace. We cannot even get up from where we’re sitting…
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Balancing Your Needs with God’s Requirements
Life will give you what you give it. This is the lesson many mature believing women have learned throughout their spiritual journeys in Christ. Our Lord and Master tells us in Luke 6:38(NLT), “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running…
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Separating Our Wants from Our Needs
Jesus Christ said in Mark 11:23-24(NLT), “23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for…
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God’s Will Is for Two to Become One
1 Corinthians 7:3-5(NLT) “3 The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs. 4 The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife. 5 Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree…
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Unload the Baggage that Keeps You from Marriage
I personally know and have heard about many single believers that have become very serious about increasing their faith towards marriage and have taken a vow of abstinence. Society has tried to normalize having a physical relationship before the commitment of marriage, and even many believers have adopted this practice. The world’s strategy of testing…
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When Something Is Blocking Your Blessing
Romans 8:29 tells us that God knew us in advance. Long before we entered our mother’s wombs, God had a plan for our existences. He knew exactly who we would become as human beings living on the earth, and He knows everything that is going to happen in our lives. He knows the end at…
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Thrilled About Your Faith in God
Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, and it is the evidence of things not seen. Even though you and I can’t reach out and physically touch faith, our faith is all the evidence we need. It’s the title deed to the thing we’ve prayed to receive. Even though…
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Becoming Limitless with A Limitless God
God never disappoints. If we allowed this one truth to really be rooted in our hearts, we would find that life is so much sweeter. There are many people that are having a very difficult time. Whether it is grief, financial trouble, health challenges, relationship issues, or extreme sadness, everyone has their own unique challenges,…
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The Master’s House is Still Open
Luke 13:24-27(NLT) 24“Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail. 25 When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too late. You will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us!’ But he will reply, ‘I…
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Sometimes the Mirror Reveals Our Worst Enemy
Dear Heavenly Father, Through the Apostle Paul, You’ve told us in 2Corinthians 10:3 that we don’t wage war the way other human beings do. You’ve commanded us to use Your mighty weapons, not the weapons that come from the world. People of the world are notorious for not fighting fairly, and for using marketing ploys…
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The Right Heart Will Put You at the Right Place at the Right Time
Luke 19:5-6(NLT) “5 When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.” 6 Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. 7 But the people were displeased. “He…
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The Love of God on Display
1John 3:16-17(MSG ) “This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about…
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YOU Are on Display!
My seven-year old daughter and I was standing in the grocery store line a while back. She heard a man having a conversation on his cell phone in front of us and whispered in my ear, “That man curses a lot.” My daughter’s observation of a complete stranger’s behavior reminded me of how much our…
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Don’t Touch!
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in 2Corinthians 5:20(NLT), “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” Heavenly Father, You’ve given us the distinct honor and privilege to remind people who they are and who they belong to. As ambassadors,…
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Please Don’t Let Us Go Too Far
Dear Heavenly Father, I am continually overwhelmed by the tender way in which You love us. You have helped us throughout history through people like Abraham, Moses, and David. These men provided great leadership as shepherds. The occupation of a shepherd is mentioned many times in Your Word. King David, the psalmist, beautifully tells us…
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We Must Be Led!
Dear Heavenly Father, I heard a word this week that I absolutely fell in love with. It was inspiring to hear because I see this a lot with people who have a candy store mentality when it comes to Your blessings and empowerment. They neglect the empowerment of Your Word, and only want the rewards…
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When the Lord Tells You Not to Do Something, and You Do It Any Way
I was moved by a testimony of a woman who met a man after she had given up on the prospect of ever getting married. He is someone who had almost given up on life himself. His name is James, and he lived in a small southern town where he had been a high-school football…
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A Course Correction
Very often, it’s a slight movement in the direction we’ve taken that will make a huge difference in our lives. A friend of mine was in between jobs a few years ago and said to me that the time-off was a gift, because it allowed a space for inner reflection and deep thought. A lot…
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Being A Proverbs 18:22 Treasure
Dear Heavenly Father, During a conversation with a friend, she told me that she’s tired of being single. It’s not the first time I’ve heard her say this. Despite her young age, she said that she’s ready to find her husband. This time during our conversation, I interrupted her. Your Word in Proverbs 18:22 (NLT)…