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Will God Give Me What I Desire Most?
As the clock struck midnight, my phone started buzzing with a flood of “Happy New Year!” messages. Friends and family were eager to reach out—and I was no different. On New Year’s Day, I called everyone I knew to wish them a great year ahead, including my friend Evelyn. “Girl, this is the year. I…
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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…
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The Solution to Not Being Alone
Genesis 2:18 (NLT) tells us “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” When we read this verse, we might make the mistake of thinking that God decided right there on the spot to make a helper for…
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Feeling Good Is A Choice
Odds are, if you talked to ten different people about what makes them feel good, each of them would say something different. Most of us want these positive feelings in our lives, so much so that we seek relationships, situations, and other blessings that we believe will keep us in joy and bliss. However, we…
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If God Says It, Then It Will Happen
Spiritual maturity isn’t just about getting older – it’s about becoming more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But let’s keep it real: growing older and maturing physically and mentally often means dealing with more baggage—baggage a lot of us we didn’t even realize we were carrying. Like me, I’m sure many of you…
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Under A Basket or On A Stand
More than any other time of the year, Christmas is meant to celebrate and demonstrate our gratitude to God for the birth and life of Jesus Christ. It should be a time of reflection, hope, and giving in a way that shows God’s love. It’s truly a precious season, but for those who are single…
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What Happens Next?
No one can truly describe heartbreak or understand the depth of pain it brings unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Even after going through a few broken relationships, when the next one ends, it still feels just as heavy and painful as the first. It’s like your whole world falls apart, both on the outside and…
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When More is Required
Reordered Priorities in Singleness Do you know that God has a plan for how our single years are supposed to be occupied? Indeed, He does, and it doesn’t have anything to do with career goals or personal agendas. It has everything to do with worshiping Him and growing in faith. The Apostle Paul said in…
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The Right Man Won’t Rest Until It’s Settled
Psalm 37:4 (NLT) is a verse that should be imprinted on the minds and hearts of every person with a dream. It tells us, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” This truth sets the priorities of our sojourn on earth, and then it provides the promise of reward…
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Accept the Correction
The holidays are a time of year when loved ones come together. It’s also a time that can be especially challenging for those who are single. We want so much to share our lives with someone significant, and the pressure to avoid loneliness can become overwhelming. A friend recently expressed her fear of being alone…
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Listen to the Lord
“Life is a trip!” If you’re like me, you’ve heard many people make this statement, and if we’re honest, we’d have to agree that, yes, indeed it is. To say that life is unpredictable is an understatement. One minute you may be at the pinnacle of joy and comfort, but the very next moment can…
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Life Built on Your Own Terms
On this Christian journey, we often face situations that push us to make changes in order to build a better life. And a better life is what all of us are striving to achieve, but we don’t always know the way to it, although most of us think that we do. Keeping it real: most…
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I Won’t Let Go Until the Blessing Comes
Are you afraid that you’ll never get married? Do you believe you’re not good enough, or have you allowed other fears and doubts to creep into your heart and mind? Recently, I watched a Christian woman begin to acquiesce to the possibility of never meeting someone who would want to marry her. She seemed resigned…
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Delight in God and Watch His Blessings Unfold
Psalm 37:4(NKJV) tells us, “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” This verse is a beautiful invitation from God to experience the deep joy and fulfillment that comes from seeking our Heavenly Father first in all things. Jesus Christ also tells us in Matthew 6:33 (NLT),…
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A Permanent Fix to What’s Broken
With all its ups and downs, life can be very unpredictable, and for many, the most painful trial comes when a marriage is on the brink of falling apart. It’s when the person you vowed to love, honor, and cherish has walked away or seems emotionally distant. The hurt is real, and your mind is…
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Trusting God Through Heartbreak
It’s never easy when a relationship ends, especially when you wanted it to continue. The pain of rejection that we experience in heartbreak can feel overwhelming. Recently, I spoke to an old friend who had gone through a tough breakup. She and her boyfriend had been together for two years, and they were talking about…
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God Didn’t Look the Other Way
What happens when someone starts making excuses for accepting the bare minimum from others because their life feels dull or hopeless? It’s something that can happen to anyone. For example, someone might feel a spark of hope after just a few interactions with someone new—maybe a few conversations or some attention that makes them feel…
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God Will Quench Your Thirst
Isaiah 44:3 (NLT) says, “For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” This verse was God’s promise to the Israelites during a time when they had allowed themselves to become spiritually…
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How to Ensure Our Efforts Are Not Wasted
Ever heard of the “breakthrough factor?” It’s the sweet spot in life where everything we’ve prayed for finally comes together. Newness makes a grand entrance, ushering in a new job, financial stability, and, best of all, a new relationship. Our energy is high, and our optimism soars even higher. We’re busier than ever, squeezing and…
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Single and Financially Stressed
Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) reminds us “Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.” This wonderful truth gives us…
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What Else Must I Do?
“How much longer do I have to wait? What else am I supposed to do?” Imagine being told that to receive what you desire most; you’d need to give up everything you’ve spent years building. Most of us would probably think, “Uh, I don’t think so!” Our minds struggle with the idea of letting go…
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The Warmth of Fullness
The other day, I cooked one of my family’s favorite meals, and right after, they were all saying they were so full and satisfied that all they wanted to do was lay down and sleep. That’s the kind of response you aim for when you whip up something good—you want everyone to love it and…
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God Knows It All
Our Heavenly Father is omnipresence, omniscient, and omnipotent. There isn’t anything He can’t do, and He knows everything there is to know. Proverbs 15:11 (NLT) tells us, “Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart!” This verse hits home the incredible depth of God’s…
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Want a Successful Life – Give it to God
Allen and Jessica are complete opposites when it comes to planning their days. Allen is as chill as a cucumber—he never lets anything rattle him or get under his skin. He likes to take the day as it comes, rolling with whatever life throws at him. On the flip side, Jessica is often anxious and…
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Unbothered by the Drought
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT) tells us, “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their…
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Preparation Comes Before the Blessing
Genesis 2:23(NLT) says, “At last!” the man exclaimed.” This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called woman, because she was taken from man.” In the very beginning, our Heavenly Father recognized a need for Adam and took from him what was necessary to form a woman, bringing…
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Asking for Love
Isaiah 43:1 (NLT) declares, “But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, ‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.’” Understanding who you belong to early in adulthood can radically transform your life. When…
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Nothing Is Too Big for God
Luke 22:42 (NLT) says, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” In this intense moment, we witness the vulnerability of Christ as He faces the weight of what’s to come. He’s feeling all the fear and sadness that…
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Am I Allowed to Do Anything? – Not Really
1Corinthians 6:12 (NLT) declares, “You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything’—but not everything is good for you. And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must not become a slave to anything.” As we transition into adulthood, we often feel a powerful sense of independence and entitlement. We convince ourselves that because…
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Beyond Our Expectations
Two weeks went by with no phone call or text from Eric—the guy Lila had met at a friend’s housewarming. She had a whirlwind of questions racing through her mind: Why hadn’t she heard from him? The last month of getting to know each other felt promising—so what changed? Finally, she decided to call him.…