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The Covenant of Marriage
In Jeremiah 29:11(NLT), our wonderful Heavenly Father declares, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” This verse is one that every Christian should know, because it builds a foundation in our hearts for understanding that…
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Don’t Be Disqualified
1 Corinthians 9:24-27(NLT) “24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run…
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From Point A to Point B
The mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, but it produces the largest garden plant that will ultimately grow into a tree. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 17:20(NLT), “You don’t have enough faith… I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this…
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Evidence Your Faith Requires
Problems and tribulations make many of us act impetuously and do things that could potentially worsen the situation. Psalm 46:10(NLT) tells us, “Be still, and know that I am God!”, Psalm 37:7 also says, “Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act.” These verses do not mean that…
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The Power of Your Thoughts
I had lunch with a young woman in her twenties who is attractive, intelligent, and loves the Lord. We didn’t start out talking about relationships, but the conversation ended up going in that direction after a very handsome young man walked by. She made the comment, “I don’t think I could ever attract someone that…
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Healing Old Wounds
Genesis 1:21 tells us that God created all the creatures of the earth, and made them in such a way that they produce offspring of the same kind. Birds don’t have baby giraffes, and frogs can’t produce cows, or vice versa. From His Word, we can very clearly see that our Heavenly Father is a…
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A Union Ordained and Blessed by God
If we ask God to bless us in a certain area, and we haven’t seen any movement whatsoever, are we to surmise that God didn’t hear us the first time we prayed, or is He just not ready for us to have what we asked for? Someone posed these questions to me the other day.…
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She’s Made ‘DOUBT’ Her Friend and ‘FAITH’ Her Enemy
Mark 11:23-24(NLT) “I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, may you be lifted up and thrown into the sea, and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe…
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God’s Discipline Proves His Love
Like most of us, as a child I never liked to be disciplined by my parents. I would try my best to meet their expectations for good behavior so I could avoid it. My dad didn’t play. The discipline of the military was a prominent characteristic in his manner, and he had little patience for…
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Flip the Script on Discouragement
Romans 8:28(NKJV) “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” I watched a young Christian woman this week go through a rough time because she felt like she had worked hard at achieving a certain goal, only to…
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The Right Information from the Right Source
Folks that are already successful in life will probably tell you that they didn’t have all the answers when they first started out, and they probably didn’t ask all the right questions. They will also tell you that they didn’t stop until they found out who and where to go to obtain the right answers.…
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On My Own Terms
Proverbs 13:12(NLT) says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.” This is one of those yummy truths that every single woman who desires to be married should digest completely. It will require us to ponder this wisdom very carefully. It is necessary that we begin by examining…
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A Luxury We Can’t Afford to Miss
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT) “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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Shoes ain’t Right, Hair ain’t Tight, Teeth ain’t White
My friend, Erica, has been spending a lot of time with a guy that, for anonymity’s sake, we’ll call Jason. They’ve been getting together casually after work, and if it were up to Jason, he’d spend every day with her. Erica, on the other hand, thinks he’s a very nice guy, but finds Jason almost…
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Sweet Friendships Refresh the Soul
Proverbs 27:9-10(NLT)9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. 10 Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. August is the month…
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Building Love and Keeping It Strong
One of the most sound pieces of advice that I can give to single women is to be as discreet and private as possible when it comes to your personal life; especially at the very beginning of a new relationship. I’ve counseled many women in this area, many of them have lived to regret being…
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Don’t Long for the Good Ol’ Days
“Those were the good ol’ days.” It’s a saying we’ve all heard at one time or another, and most of us agree that times of the past seemed to be a little sweeter—maybe a lot sweeter. We’re of the mindset that what we use to do and have is better than where we are today,…
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Red Flags and Flashing Lights
Sometimes, it isn’t enough to tell a person not to do something, but they have to know why they shouldn’t do it. The same premise applies to the do’s and don’ts of partnering. It isn’t enough to tell you NOT to do something that will adversely impact your quest to get married. In order to…
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Living Life on God’s Terms
Ephesians 5:1-2(NLT), “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” There’s 24-hours in a day, seven days in a week, and 365…
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I Want to Have a Marriage – Not Just BE Married
Recently, a wonderful young woman stated to me very emphatically that she is tired of being single, but she followed this statement by also affirming her conviction to wait on the Lord. She said she doesn’t want to just be married for the sake of saying she’s married. She wants to have a real marriage.…
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Dust It off and Keep It Moving
John 3:20-21(NLT) “All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” I had a conversation with my nephew a couple of weeks…
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New Opportunities and Connections, Don’t Let’tem Slip by
Something pretty wonderful is happening, and although many people are not talking about it yet, they will. A spiritual shift has occurred. In Acts 2:17(NLT), God told us through the Apostle Paul, “In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young…
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Resist the Craving
Galatians 5:16(NLT) “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” A craving is defined as an intense desire for something. Some people have a strong craving for a particular food. With all the hormonal changes, this is especially true for pregnant women. The…
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List, Lust, and Lost Potential
This week, I met up with a fellow sister-in-Christ to talk about some ideas on coordinating a weekend getaway for singles. While having lunch, she mentioned she’d just recently met someone. She met him at a car dealership when she went for her routine maintenance. He’s a mechanic there, and they struck up a conversation while…
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Centered on Christ
Relationships between men and women can feel conditional at times. You may feel that if you don’t do something to his or her liking, their level of love and affection for you might decrease. Most of us realize that relationships involve give and take. The optimum balance would be 100% from both partners, but if…
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Married and Unfulfilled
Stephanie was nineteen years old when she married her husband. Surprisingly, she doesn’t have the most positive attitude about it. In fact, she often says that it wasn’t the wisest move to make. She said that if she had to do it all over again, she doesn’t think she would ever have gotten married. Preparing…
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Old Feelings Creeping Back in
Ephesians 4:23 tells us to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. We are to continually read, study, and ingest the Word of God so that our minds remain sharp with wisdom and revelation. If our minds are not renewed with the knowledge of God’s Word, they might revert back to what they’re used…
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The More Ground We Gain, The More the Enemy Loses
Jesus Christ said in Luke 10:19(NLT), “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” This verse caught my attention big time the moment I read it. Anyone who knows me is aware there’s one thing…
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The Juggling Act
There’s a constant juggling act concerning exactly who should be doing what when it comes to finding love. Is it the responsibility of the woman, or is it the responsibility of the man? It’s a very important question, particularly now, when it seems there are more women interested in marital partnership than men. Should the…
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Is Mr. Right Saved?
Someone said to me the other day, “You’re the only saved person I know!” When I heard this, I was instantly put on notice that my actions and conversations were on display; not only for this person, but for anyone that I come in contact with. They say that one represents many, and I have…