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Your Perception Isn’t Necessarily Reality
Proverbs 31:10(NLT) is speaking directly to the man of God when it says, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” There are priceless lessons of God’s wisdom in this verse and they all speak to Heavenly Father’s masterful design of the marital union and the roles of both the…
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Well-Meaning, but Inaccurate
Dear Heavenly Father, In Isaiah 41:10(NLT), You told Your people living in Old Testament times, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” These were tremendously comforting words for Your…
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The Gift She Will Always Carry in Her Heart
After watching a television show, a middle-aged wife was curious and asked her husband what he thought about a woman taking it upon herself to propose to her boyfriend. Most people who don’t know much about the Bible or don’t adhere to God’s standards will probably come down on the side of ‘Go for it,…
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Details of Your Destiny
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12(NLT) says, “10 Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny. 11 The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they? 12 In the few days of our meaningless lives, who knows…
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A Marriage of Honor and Loyalty
Ruth 3:9-11(NLT) “9“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer.” 10 “The LORD bless you, my daughter!” Boaz exclaimed. “You are showing even more family loyalty now than you did before, for you have not gone after…
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Go with God’s Timing
Salena is a Christian woman that had been on her job for more than 15 years, and she had never dated anyone from the workplace; had never even considered it. She thought doing so would provide an opportunity for too many people to get in her business. A very private person, she was adamant about…
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Do You Think About God Much?
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8(NLT) In Philippians 4:8, our Heavenly Father is providing us with valuable information that will help to shape…
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God Always Wants the Best for Us
“31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” Proverbs 15:31-32 (NLT) This passage in Proverbs is one of my favorite because it’s extremely simplistic and speaks directly to the…
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Can He Find You?
A good friend of mine is a very attractive guy. He has a good job, dresses very nicely and receives tons of attention from women. I think he knows that he’s handsome, but not in an egotistical way. Although he’s quite a bit younger than me, I find his demeanor beyond his years. He has…
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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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God Initiates and You Respond
Are you spiritually prepared for a relationship? If so, then you know that one of the first steps in moving towards a Godly relationship is to evaluate yourself according to God’s Word. 2Corinthians 13:5(NLT) tells us, “Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves.” Marriage is going to take us down to…
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He Was Not Meant to Be The One
When feelings of loneliness creep up on us, our response must be to immediately renew our minds to the promises of God. Loneliness can be a lure that the adversary uses to sabotage our ability to make wise choices and decisions. There are situations and circumstances that the devil designs to remove us from the…
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Don’t Let Age Slow Your Momentum
I’ve always been a careful observer, and I notice certain patterns. I’m interested in learning from mistakes, mine and those of others as well. Minimizing mishaps and missteps is my continual goal, so that my momentum on this Christian journey isn’t impeded and I don’t waste time needlessly. Even as I teenager, I had a…
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God Made the Woman Just Right for the Man
Genesis 2:18(NLT) “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.”” This verse in Genesis 2:18 is incredibly easy to understand, but as with many verses like it, we have the privilege of taking it apart to digest…
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Humility Is Where It’s At!
It’s challenging to imagine that our loving Heavenly Father would hate anything, but the Bible tells us specific actions and attitudes that are an abomination to Him. An abomination is something God finds detestable, and pride is one of those things. Pride is an attitude and mindset that is expressed when people think more of…
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Our Purpose Is to Live for God
We are living in a time where everyone seems to be out for themselves. Not only is our selfishness unparalleled, but arrogance has captured the attitudes and mindsets of many people as well. I made some remarks about this, and someone said that I was too harsh. The person said, “God created us. So, nothing…
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Listen, Learn, and Love
“31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32; If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” Proverbs 15:31-32(NLT) People say I have a way of making others feel comfortable, and it’s easy to talk to me. As…
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We Have a Job to Do!
James 1:21-24(NLT) “21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. 22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.…
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The Right Person for You
In Genesis 24:3(NIV), Abraham told his servant, “I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,” Abraham was very old, and asked his oldest servant to…
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Be Calm, Have Faith, and Speak the Truth
In John 16:33(NLT), Jesus Christ was speaking with his disciples and said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” We should be bubbling over with joy because we know God…
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A Hidden Blessing from God
Brenda had a few things around her house that needed to be repaired. To keep from paying through the nose for a professional, Jason, a co-worker, offered to help her at the cost of a home-cooked meal. She had worked with Jason for a long time. They were both single, but Brenda had never been…
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Completely Convinced in God
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1(NLT) Getting married is a request in the prayers of many single women. Some are crying out to God with urgency. They feel their hope for marriage doesn’t seem to be getting any closer to materializing…
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Too Much Too Soon?
A friend went all out for her new boyfriend’s birthday and put a lot of thought in all the details. She planned a day that was all about pampering him. It included the works at a very nice spa and a fancy dinner together later that evening. He was blown away and remarked that he…
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A Wise Woman that Prepares for Her Future
Proverbs 31:10(NLT) says, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” I absolutely love this scripture, and I’m sure many of you do as well. I have often referenced it in my offerings because it is so awesomely impactful to Godly womanhood. It’s a very simple verse to understand, and…
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Sold-out on God’s Goodness
As we progress forward in our relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, we will be required to frequently give ourselves a check-up from the neck-up. But not only will we have to hold our thoughts up to the truth of God’s Word to see if we are on point, but we will need…
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Make Sure Your Faith Does Not Fail
Jesus Christ said to his disciple, Simon Peter in Luke 22:31(NLT), “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.” In order to understand the severity of what Jesus said to Peter, we need to know a little bit about the process of sifting wheat during the period that…
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The Kind of Love You Can’t Find Anywhere Else
After coming home from a date at two in the morning, Michelle stared in the mirror while removing her makeup. 51 years-old and single, she couldn’t believe where her life had taken her. She thought her last relationship would manifest into a committed, lasting marriage, but it didn’t happen. She had reluctantly did what she…
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Is Prayer Enough for the Breakthrough?
Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone The dictionary calls a comfort zone a place where you feel safe, secure, and stress-free. Truth is, we all have that spot we run to—the mental and emotional space where nothing rattles us too much. It might not be the best place, but at least it doesn’t force us…
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Never Judge A Book by Its Cover
One Saturday afternoon, while I was parked at the grocery store and still sitting in my car, my oldest daughter nudged me as I was busy searching for my grocery list in my purse. “Ma, look at him! Oh, my goodness! He’s absolutely gorgeous! I hope my husband looks like that!” She said. This man…
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The List
“Make a list of three blessings that you’re asking God to manifest in your life!” This is a very good faith-building exercise. Try telling that to Angela who said her list has been the same for the last three years and nothing in her circumstances seem to have changed. No husband—no significant other—no prospects! She’s…