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God’s Love Makes It All Possible
Ephesians 4:22-24(NLT) “22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” My friend Brian met his new girlfriend four months ago. He met her…
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Stop Mourning What Could Have Been
One of the things we do when we’re in a relationship is reshuffle our lives to make room for the new man. Most of us see this as a welcomed change, and we’re happy to do it, but when the relationship doesn’t go as expected, it can be very challenging. On top of the heartache…
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He Will Lead You If You Want to Be Led
Proverbs 16:1-3(NLT) “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” I absolutely love this time of year, especially the month of November. Not only because…
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Out of the Box
Acts 9:15(NLT) “But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.” When I was in high school, I really liked a very handsome boy whose brother had a reputation in our town. Equally handsome, his…
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It’s Tough Being A Single Woman
Recently, I heard an interview of a woman that was talking very openly about her past relationships. She said her last relationship was one of her worst breakups, and it was evident that she had more than just one or two breakups in her past. As she conveyed some of the details of her last…
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God Has Unlocked the Door
Revelations 3:7-8(NLT) “This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open. 8 “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no…
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Raise the Roof on Your Faith!
There are just as many good men out there as there are good women. To second guess this truth is to diminish the brilliance of our Heavenly Father’s intelligence. There is a man that equals your capacity to love, and he is desiring your brand of specialness as much, if not more, as you are…
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Enemy of the State
Relationships are very delicate because, to a certain degree, you’re taking on someone else’s heart. It’s an expansion of your territory and influence. The time and energy that is spent towards finding out if you’re a good fit for one another can be filled with highs and lows, so becoming truly comfortable with each other…
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Yes, I Called Him First
The internet has drastically changed many aspects of our lives, but you’d be hard pressed to argue against its monumental impact on dating. Because of the internet, single people have more options today than ever, but more options don’t necessarily translate to making dating easier. While it’s true that the dating pool of potentials is…
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The Guide into ALL Truth
John 16:13-15(NLT) 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that…
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Show Me Where to Start
“This isn’t right – I gotta fix this…I miss my family!” This is what a close friend said to me as he described what made him fight for his marriage. With two children, a mortgage, and a job that he didn’t feel was worth waking up to each morning, it became more than a notion…
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He Holds All Things Together
2Corinthians 12:9(NLT) “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” You and I cannot imagine the challenges that the Apostle Paul had to overcome in order to…
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It’s Time!
There’s a question every woman that is single and waiting for the right man to enter her life must ask. It is whether wait mode has caused her to hit the pause button on other vital parts of her life. Sometimes we can do this and not realize it. We might begin to feel that…
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The Only True Famous One!
Years ago, my sisters and I were traveling and while waiting in the Atlanta airport one summer, we spotted a famous R&B group. They made a veiled attempt to travel incognito, wearing shades to hide their identities. Folks that are accustomed to the perks of celebrity often have an energy that craves attention; this musical…
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Bragging Is Just a Cover-up!
Have you known a person who constantly brags about themselves? This is someone that dominates most of their conversations with painting themselves in the best possible light. They twist the facts and distort the truth, so they come out looking like a hero every time. I personally know someone…
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The Choice is Obvious
Deuteronomy 11:22(NLT) “Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the LORD your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him.” As a mother, you want to make sure that you provide enough love, guidance, and support for your children so that when they become mature,…
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More of We Than Me
My youngest daughter and I were reading one of her books before she went to bed. One of the sentences in the book stated, “I wish for more of we than me.” I instantly thought about how many single women are waiting for their status to be changed from…
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Nothing Like Getting What You Want
Isaiah 40:31(NKJV)) says, “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Every time I hear someone talk about how exhausted they are from dating the…
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So Others Can Be Free
Ever had a secret that you held on to for years? You felt so ashamed to speak it that you couldn’t imagine telling a soul. This is what happened to Allison. After celebrating what she now calls her ‘freedom week’, she shared that she had been sexually abused as a child. For years she held…
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Just Right for YOU!
“Marriage is not for me – I just don’t see myself being with the same person year after year.” Have you ever heard someone make this statement? I have, and I know folks over 50 that have never been married and still continue to feel this way. “Marriage just isn’t my thing…” is another statement…
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A Cautious and Conscientious Giver
1 Thessalonians 5:14(NLT) “Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.” I pass by the same intersection almost every day, and for a while now I’ve noticed the same man holding a cardboard sign…
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It’s That Time Again
Fall is Here!!! It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the last few months of the year. I hope that most of you enjoyed the sunshine of summer and got a lot of time outdoors with your family and friends…that’s what summer is all about. Although summer is behind us and many dreaded seeing it…
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You Can’t Always Let Your Heart Lead the Way
People in relationships can sometimes grow apart. This is a reality that any person seeking to partner should acknowledge. I’ve heard stories about couples that have been married 25 years, and suddenly, one of them comes home from work only to find that the other partner has vamoosed. Just…
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An ‘All Clear’ From God
Matthew 16:19(NLT), “And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” You want to be married to a man that is compatible with you in all the ways that count to…
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Home Is Where Love Abides
From the outside, my mother’s house looks like any other traditional brick ranch. Enter the front door, though, and you’ll feel like you’ve walked into a cottage of love. The memories of the home she made for us growing up reminds me of God’s wisdom in Proverbs 14:1(NLT). It says, “A wise woman builds her…
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You Don’t Have to Run from God’s Plan
The other day I read an article about a man that committed a crime in 1970. Authorities have only now apprehended him after he’s been on the run for over 40 years. Very few of us can understand the enormous weight of running from one’s past this long. He must’ve been paranoid beyond belief, constantly…
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Do I Stay or Do I Go?
Eloise was approaching a milestone birthday and was planning for it a month in advance. She was excited because this year, she had someone new in her life. Eloise had been single way longer than she wanted to be, and she had done what many singles do, and that’s…
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God Comes First
Romans 1:20-25(NLT) 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. 21 Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give…
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God Sees the Best in You
When Lisa met her boyfriend Ryan, she was the heaviest she’d ever been. She was always a plus-size woman, but she thought that if she trimmed down, maybe Ryan would find her more attractive. Men are notoriously visual creatures, and some are attracted only by physical appearance, but not…
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Who Are You When No One Else Is Looking?
2 Corinthians 10:10-11(NLT) “10 For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!” 11 Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as forceful as what we say in our letters from far away.” The watering down of the gospel…