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The WE Project
Psalm 127:1(NLT) “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.” Over the years, I’ve seen and enjoyed the many wonderful blessings that the Lord has given me. He’s brought people into my life to bless me,…
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No Do-Overs
I recently watched a movie about a man that was allowed to go back in time and experience the life he could have had. In this life, he was a pastor who had a loving wife and children, but his real life was quite different. He had chosen to pursue wealth and fortune, and this…
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God Is Watching Over Us
1Peter 3:12-13(NLT) 12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?” My great-grandmother was the quintessential matriarch of our…
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How to Greet Each New Day
Dear Heavenly Father, You are awesome and amazing, and there is none like You. Your name is holy and worthy to be praised. Thank You for making us Your children through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and thank You for sending him to the earth to give his life for the remission of our sins. Words…
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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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Please Forgive Us for Not Being Humble
Dear Heavenly Father, You are holy and magnificent. There is none like You, and You have no equal. You are in a category all by Yourself, and everything You do is filled with Your glory and love. Thank You for creating us and making us Your children through Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You…
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The Choice to Love or Be Annoyed
If you’ve been single for years, odds are that you already know what your likes and dislikes are. You know what irritates you, and you know more about your tolerance level. But do you know what it will take to get out of your own way, so that the things that irritate you are not…
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Our Children Belong to God
As parents, we have huge responsibilities, and one of them is to be an example for our children. This can be a very delicate walk especially when you are a single parent. When our relationships with the children’s father ends, for some of us, it is a devastating event. Our hearts are broken, we’re nervous about…
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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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Set Apart by God
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us so many opportunities to speak Your Word of Life into the lives of so many individuals. Thank You for blessing me to interact with different people from all walks of life. Thank You for helping me to maximize these opportunities for Your glory. I pray that my…
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God Is Our Protector, Provider, and Refuge
Ephesians 3:20(NLT) “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” I’ve heard a number of young Christians say that it’s hard to live up to God’s standard. Spiritual maturity allows me to know that this is said because…
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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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Walk Uprightly Before Your Husband
A woman’s desire to partner with a good and Godly man is a very natural desire. It came standard with our packaging. It’s a desire that the Lord placed in our hearts, so we should never feel anything but optimistic and hopeful when it comes to marital partnering. We shouldn’t allow the negatives of doubt…
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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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Be Patient and Keep on Believing God
Matthew 6:26 (NLT)“Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” There are two very important practices to spiritually preparing to partner that a believer can’t afford to neglect. The first is practicing…
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God’s Favor in the Workplace
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son, Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 6:33(NLT), “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” We are to seek You first in all that we do. For some of us, this is a difficult practice to uphold. Most of…
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The Gap that Separates You from What You Desire
Ephesians 3:16-19(NLT) “16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s…
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The Lessons of a Broken Soul Tie
We hear a lot about soul ties in today’s environment, and it has both positive and negative connotations. “Soul tie” is a phrase that people use to describe a deep spiritual connection to another individual. Some think of it as a connection that occurs when two people meet for the first time and realize that…
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A ‘Pump the Breaks’ Moment
Proverbs 4:23(NLT) says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” In this verse, God isn’t telling us to put up walls or barriers around our hearts so that nothing gets in and nothing goes out. Heavenly Father is telling us to be extremely watchful regarding our hearts. We…
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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…