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The Tongue of the Wise
Hebrews 11:6 tells us that our Heavenly Father is a Rewarder to those that diligently seek Him. This should be important to us because all of us should want to please God, and all of us like rewards. They are the subject of many of our prayers. We…
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When the Relationship Gets Tough
Isaiah 43:1-3 (NLT) “1 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. 2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you…
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Weeding Out What Isn’t Working for You
I’m letting you know up front that this is going to be one of those teachings that encourages you to keep on fighting for the life you want, but I’m also aiming to do something else. I’m going to tell you what God says we must do in order to obtain and maintain the blessing…
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Always Remember…
“Always remember to teach your kids this; if they do what needs to be done first, they can do what they want to do later.” This is a piece of commonsense wisdom from a woman I truly admire. Everyone called her Ms. Jenny, and she was my next-door neighbor. When I met them, she and…
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I See You!
1 Corinthians 14:33 tells us that God is not the author of disorder, confusion, or chaos, but He is the One True God of peace. This yummy morsel of knowledge is extremely consequential to any believer’s quest to partner with the person that God will present to them. If…
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I Get To Do It All Over Again!
Ecclesiastes 1:9-11(NLT) “9 History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. 10 Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!” But actually it is old; nothing is ever truly new. 11 We don’t remember what happened in the past, and in future generations, no one will remember…
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Our Unlimited Treasure
In his parable in Matthew 13:44(NLT), Jesus Christ said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” Can you imagine going out into a field and stumbling…
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7 Qualities of a Good Friend
Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Has a sympathetic listening ear 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) “11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” Provides Godly and wise counsel Proverbs 27:9 (NLT) “9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as…
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The Tough Part is Over!
John 14:27(NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” I was thirty-three years old when I broke my elbow. It hurt so bad that I almost went…
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Forgetting the Things of the Past
We should never judge a book by its cover. This is one of those golden rules, and it truly is one to live by. Judging something solely on the basis of what appears externally can be a costly mistake, and many single women can testify to this. A person can be pleasing to the eye,…
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It’s Time to Get Off This Bumpy Ride
2Thessalonians 3:15(NLT) gives us a tremendous jewel of comfort. It says “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.” This verse is so comforting that we might forget to absorb the wisdom of…
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God Will Never Forget About You
The other day, I spoke with a Christian man that many perceive as a strong man of God. He’s been very active in the community and in his church; and for some, he’s looked upon as very dependable and a pillar of both. However, he told me that he’s reverting to those old ways, what…
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God Is Close Beside Us
Psalm 23:4-6(NLT) Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows…
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The Truth Is the Same Every Time
There’s a famous quote that says, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to worry about keeping a lie straight.” There’s also another golden gem that most all of us have heard, “Honesty is the best policy.” Unequivocally, honesty is always the best policy, practice, and pursuit; but sometimes in life, we are faced…
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What Are You Waiting For?
The wisdom of Ecclesiastes 11:4-5(NLT) tells us, “Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who…
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Keep On Believing, Praying, and Speaking Life!
Brian’s wife was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, not long after they were married. Before they got married, they talked about how they couldn’t wait to retire and start traveling to the places they had both longed to see. Neither of them could’ve imagined that instead of spending the…
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Out of Darkness and into The Light
Jesus Christ said in Mark 4:22(NIV), “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” In this verse, our blessed Lord and Savior is teaching about the Kingdom of God, because he wants us to know what the…
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Let Jesus Christ Lead Your Quest
It’s hard to hear, but the truth about us human beings is that some of us believe negative things that injure our ability to build faith. It’s these wrong things that continue to run a program of doubt in our hearts even though our mouths say something completely different.…
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Want What God Has for You!
Edna woke up and got ready for work, just as she does every day. She made her regular stop to grab a cup of coffee, but for some reason the drive-thru was extraordinarily long. She didn’t want to be late for work and decided she’d make out better by going inside to purchase her coffee.…
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Hold Tight to God’s Love
There are periods within every trial and tribulation that weigh more heavily on us than other times. It can feel as though we’re trapped with nowhere to turn. This is a period that can really cause us to suffer emotionally and mentally, and the solution for times like this will always be to take our…
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The Promise of Victory
1Corinthians 15:57 tells us to give thanks to God, for He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. This isn’t a victory that takes us to the half-way mark and drops us off. It’s overwhelming victory that applies to every aspect of your existence. It’s a huge arena, because the victory we have in…
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Every Day Belongs to God
When I was younger, I struggled with anxiety. I would bite my nails when it was time to take an exam or whenever I encountered a stressful situation. If it looked as though my parents were going to find out I had done something I knew they wouldn’t approve of, forget about it; I’d be…
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True Worship and the Blessing of Marriage
I’ve endeavored to provide Godly counsel and advice to countless of God’s beautiful daughters throughout the years. Many of them are single, and I have witnessed that some have allowed their relationships with men to completely consume their lives. The wants and needs of the man take center-stage, and all other priorities fall beneath his…
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Something to Drink Anyone?
A few young Christians that I know were talking amongst themselves about a fellow student. They’re all in college, and they are quite familiar with my views on how dependent they all are on social media. I recognize that social media has been a wonderful tool to spread…
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Love Knows How to Wait
I received a phone call recently from a Christian woman who’s been single for a little while. Like many of our sisters out there patiently waiting, she’s attractive, savvy, stable and witty. She’s at a point in her life where she’s expecting God to bless her with a good man any day now. The only…
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He Will See You Through
Psalms 34:8(NLT) tells us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” The psalmist, King David, wrote these beautiful words at a time when his life was filled with peril. It’s easy to imagine someone praising God when circumstances are good, but it takes it…
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Don’t Let Your Excitement Dwindle
Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, and it is the evidence of things not seen. We can’t reach out and touch the substance of faith, but it is more powerful than anything you and I can imagine. Faith allows us to step into our destinies in the Will…
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Who is Without Sin?
A few years back, a colleague took a short leave of absence because she had a difficult time with her parent’s divorce. She was in her early thirties at the time, and very successful professionally, but hearing the news that her father cheated was more than she could process. Her father had been her world,…
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Straighten It Out before Marriage or After?
Old habit patterns, bad attitudes, and negative ways of thinking can keep us from reaching our full potential in the Lord. These are the things that the devil uses to keep us stagnant, spinning our wheels, so that we lose out on the blessings God has for us. It is important that we know that…
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God Wants to Bless You!
Heavenly Father is a God who blesses with increase and abundance. We see this right from the beginning, in Genesis 1:20-24. God created whales and other sea creatures, and every living thing that scurries and swarms in the water. He created the birds as well, everything producing after its own kind. So, no monkeys having…