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Now is Not the Time to Be Comfortable
One day, while waiting at a red light in my car, I observed a woman crossing a busy intersection, completely absorbed in her cell phone. It was a stark reminder that we can never afford to take anything for granted. In the rush of daily life, it’s all too easy to become distracted and let…
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Because of Your Little Faith
In Matthew 17:20 (NLT), Jesus is speaking to his disciples after they were unable to heal a boy possessed by a demon. This conversation occurred when a man brought his son, who was suffering from epileptic seizures caused by a demon, to Jesus for healing. The disciples attempted to cast out the demon but were…
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God Is Always Watching
Ephesians 5:15 (NLT) delivers a powerful truth: “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” This verse reminds us that God sees it all, and He’s watching not just what we do but also our faith and love. He knows the motivation behind every choice and action…
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Shedding the Weight
Hebrews 12:1(NLT) sets the stage for releasing the things that hold us back and embracing the things of God that propel us forward and upward. It states: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially…
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Eyes Are on You
In Luke 16:10(NLT), our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, imparts profound wisdom about the stewardship of God’s blessings. He teaches, “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” This verse emphasizes the importance of…
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Wait with Anticipation Not Anxiety
If you’re waiting on a blessing to unfold, be excited! The Lord always comes through on His promises. Take the example of Abraham, who patiently waited to receive what God promised Him. He’s a tremendous example of faith, and as believers, we should all want to have faith in God as Abraham did, but the…
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God Doesn’t Need Any Help
While most of us know how to approach God with our desires through prayer, waiting for His answers in His own time and way often proves to be a significant challenge. This waiting period, especially when it comes to something as profound as finding a marital partner, can truly test our patience. I’ve had numerous…
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Embracing the Companionship of Pure Hearts
Through the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT), God provides us with clear guidance: “Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” Our social circles can either help or hinder our…
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The Blessing of Kingdom Citizenship
Philippians 2:15 (NLT) “Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” Even for seasoned believers, this scripture can be challenging. It reminds us that striving to live in accordance…
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I’ve Been Single Long Enough
“It’s still too early to tell, but I really like this guy I’m seeing…” Vanessa, a good friend I’ve known for many years, confided in me. Despite her hopefulness, she harbors a hint of pessimism, fearing that any man she meets might ultimately disappoint her, leaving her single and unmarried for yet another year. Matthew…
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You Are Mine
Meeting someone you feel compatible with has become increasingly challenging for many people. It appears that individuals, both believers and non-believers alike, are postponing marriage. Some assert that prolonged wait intensifies the desire for marriage, while others abandon the idea of marriage altogether, embracing a “try it and see” attitude. They opt to cohabit with…
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When Love Turns Sour
One of the lessons that we quickly learn as adults is that relationships require work, and sometimes lots of it. Most of us conclude that we grossly underestimated just how much work it takes to make a relationship last. When we’re dating, we might find ourselves being the one that makes an ample investment into…
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If You Thought You Didn’t Need God, Think Again
Hosea 13:4-6(The Message) “I’m still your God, the God who saved you out of Egypt. I’m the only real God you’ve ever known. I’m the one and only God who delivers. I took care of you during the wilderness hard times, those years when you had nothing. I took care of you, took care of…
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The Harvest is Great, but the Workers Are Few
Matthew 9:37-38(NLT) “He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”” The word, “harvest” is a very good one, and a good harvest is a very beautiful thing. Harvest…
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Handsome, Talented, and Brave
1 Samuel 16:18 (NLT) “One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.” Thousands of years ago, a…
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I Can’t Wait to Get Married!
Many of God’s promises inspire hope and excitement in us, but there are two simply written and powerful scriptures that will help to build our faith in marriage. The first is John 10:10(NKJV). In this verse, Jesus Christ declared, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have…
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Don’t Get Sidetracked
Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT) “25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. 26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. 27 Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” A dear friend has been on and off again with the man in her life…
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Why Your Current Approach Isn’t Leading You to Marriage
As modern Christians, we’ve received more revelation about God’s Word than perhaps any other time in human history. We’ve become sophisticated in formulating our thoughts and expressing our opinions about some aspects of His truth. It’s important we know that this can potentially cause more damage than good. Many of us have refused to allow…
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The Impact of Your Actions-You Harvest What You Plant
Galatians 6:7-8(NLT) “7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. 8 Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” God’s…
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God Knows What’s Happening to You
Jeremiah 15:15 (NLT) “Lord, you know what’s happening to me. Please step in and help me…” Most of us can relate to the words of Jeremiah. We are aware that God is watching our every move. We know that He sees everything we’re going through, and that He knows our pain. We’re asking Him to…
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This Is Good and Pleases God
1 Timothy 2:1-6(NLT) “1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.…
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Your Face Mirrors Your Heart
Proverbs 27:19 (MSG) “Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart.” A while ago, I met up with two friends and both were having issues in their relationships. One was struggling with whether to remain in his marriage, and the other was frustrated because her significant other was reluctant to get…
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Creating a Space for Change
Nothing in life stays the same, and most of us understand this, but when you’re single and haven’t seen movement in your desire for marriage, you might become a little concerned about the delay. You’ve been praying about a change in your status from single to married, and you’re wondering when the Lord is going…
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Everybody Needs Somebody
John 13:34(NLT) “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Everybody will need somebody at some point. It’s a fact of life, and it is how God designed life to work. We need Him, that’s a truth that can’t be…
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Are the Two of You a Good Fit?
2Corinthians 6:14 (ESV) “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Unbelievers are those that do not believe in God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our blessed Redeemer said in John 16:9(NLT), “The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe…
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I Have to Make a Change
After a friend went MIA for a little over a month, she shared with me that she had decided to make some changes to her physical appearance. As women that have been praying a long time to meet the man that God will send, we often place ourselves under a lot of scrutiny. We might…
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Where Are You with God?
Matthew 6:8 (NLT) “For your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that God created Adam in His own image, and He then took a rib from Adam’s body and made Eve, Adam’s wife. Our Heavenly Father gave them dominion to reign within the earth but the…
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He’s Mine Forever
Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT) “25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” If you’ve been in a significant relationship for a few years, and then…
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Children on the Right Path
Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” We live in a culture that embraces youth, but where would society be without the wisdom and grace that maturity yields. We earn our gray hairs, and mothers know this better than anyone else. Raising children…
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The Vision of Your Destiny
Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) “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.” Dating today isn’t what it was 50 years ago. The days when a couple decided to take their time and get to…