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Treasure Or Turmoil
Proverbs 15:16 (NLT) tells us, “Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.” This verse rings so true for the Christian believer. All you have to do is read the latest headlines or delve into social media for a minute, you will undoubtedly hear of those…
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Specifically for You
Deuteronomy 4:29 (NLT) But from there you will search again for the LORD your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him. Just as the Word of God declares, I believe very strongly that if you want or desire something that lines up with God’s purpose…
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The Constant Fight
Galatians 5:16-17(NLT) “16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful…
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The Right Fit
Puzzles are a very enjoyable hobby for some people. They love the idea of examining all facets of the missing parts, and then looking in a box filled with several pieces for the one piece that will fit. Sounds a bit like being single doesn’t it? Except finding the right person can be much more…
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No Pity Party Here!!!
No Husband, No Significant Other, No Prospects in Sight…BUT YOU HAVE JESUS CHRIST! In Old Testament times, it was not acceptable for a woman to earn her own living. It was not customary for her to call the shots about where she could go, what she could do, and how she could do it. As…
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When No One is Watching
A friend shared a teachable moment she had with her teenage daughter while they were on vacation. They visited a store to purchase gifts to take back home for co-workers and friends. When they went up to the cashier to make their purchase, the gentleman was so distracted with other customers that he completely forgot…
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The Amount You Give
As I was taking a walk with a colleague, a person approached us and asked if we could spare some change. If I am moved by the Holy Spirit to do so, I endeavor to give when asked, but neither of us had any money at that time. We walked a little further down and…
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What Are You Thinking?
“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) Sometimes, we Christians forget that God made Science. All the new discoveries and technological advances exist…
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‘Hurry Up’ Mode
Heavenly Father is a Doer. His love continues to produce results, and it has always produced supremely positive results. God shows us in His Word that His love operates in a certain way. For instance, you might have heard it said that the first law of heaven is order. We know from God’s Word…
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The Unveiling Of Your Spouse
Sisters, I know that I can lean on your support and that you’ll give me a pass for venting a little bit. I don’t know if I can take hearing one more Sister in Christ complain that there are no more good men out there. Some of us are actually saying things like, “We might…
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Love Fulfills the Requirement
“Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirement of God’s law.” Romans 13:10(NLT) No matter who you are or where you are in this world, the one thing that brings all people together is the love of God in Christ. This is the kind of love that our Lord and Savior, Jesus…
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Trust In The Promise
The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 long years because they didn’t believe and trust God. He told them to go in, and to possess the land He had promised, but the spies that were sent to survey and check out the promised land brought back a bad report. They told the Children of…
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A Helper That Is Just Right
In Genesis 2:18 (NLT), our Heavenly Father saw that Adam was alone in the Garden of Eden, and He said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” So, God made Eve to meet Adam’s need for companionship. He intended for the…
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Running In The Opposite Direction of Your Blessing
One of the most poignant questions that any single woman can ask herself is “Am I running in the opposite direction of my blessing?” It is such a weighty question that only a sister that is genuinely interested in a pursuit of truth will ask it. We know that God never withholds blessings from His…
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A Worker In The Field
Matthew 9:35-38 (NLT) “35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep…
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Making The Right Decisions and Choices
In James 1:13-14 (NLT), God tells us, “13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.” Temptation of the worse kind is…
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You Don’t Need Perfect Weather to Plant
Ecclesiastes 11:4-5 (NLT) “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 does all things.” There’s…
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A True Friend Indeed
Proverbs 27:17 (NLT), says “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Having a friend that you can count on is a very wonderful gift. This verse in Proverbs paints a portrait of a true friend. There’s a shared sense of caring and concern for one another that grows and develops in a…
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In the Face of Weakness
Before his Road to Damascus experience, the Apostle Paul had what the world would probably refer to today as an impressive resume. He had received the best education, was very zealous for knowledge and the law, and he traveled in the circles of those in the upper echelon of Jewish society. One day, when he…
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If You Can’t Perceive It, You Can’t Have It!
Imagine being told that in order to get the thing that you desire most, you’ll have to give up everything you’ve spent years acquiring. This is exactly what Jesus told the young, rich man in Matthew 19:20-21 (NLT). The dialogue between the two of them is a jewel of wisdom and knowledge that we cannot…
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With God’s Blessing, Go Ahead and Marry
There might be areas in your life where you don’t feel it’s absolutely crucial for you to have the best, but I guarantee you that the life-time commitment of marriage isn’t one of them. This is the one place where we want God to pile on the good stuff. Our future spouse doesn’t have to…
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The Smooth and Straight Path
Isaiah 26:7(NLT) “But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them.” Life can be very challenging at times. So much so that there are many Christians who would argue that this way of…
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Bounce Back from the Sting of Criticism
How well do you deal with criticism? Not only is this an important question to answer, it points out a spiritual lesson that every single woman will need to learn. Proverbs 3:11(NLT) tells us, “My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you.” This verse lets us know in…
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Should He Trust You with His Heart?
A person once said that he was so hurt by a comment his ex-girlfriend made, that he never saw her in the same light again. Their relationship was decimated by her hurtful words; so much so that after she spoke them, her boyfriend was repelled by the thought of being in her company for any…
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Enlarge, Stretch, and Do Not Hold Back
Through the Prophet Isaiah, God told the Children of Israel in Isaiah 54:2 (NIV), “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” This instruction may not make much sense to those of us living in modern times. We don’t live in tents,…
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Once the Swelling Goes Down
These days, plenty of folks think that it’s more important to be sensitive or compassionate than truthful. It can be a pretty difficult balancing act, and sometimes we’re in a position where we’ve hurt someone’s feelings by speaking the truth, and we didn’t even know it. All of us, in general, simply don’t have the…
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Bone of My Bones
Genesis 2:23(NIV) “The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.”” Adam was the first man, and our Heavenly Father gave him all dominion and authority within the earth. Adam was very intelligent, and named the species…
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The Magnet of Your Love Pulls Him In
Proverbs 31:10-12 (NLT) “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Just this week, all over the country folks celebrated International Women’s Day. There was…
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What to Do to Keep Him
Some women consider solidifying a relationship with a man to be a very intense thing. An old saying goes something like this, “What you do to get him, you’ve got to do to keep him.” This relic from back in the day is chock full of all sorts of innuendo, some of it not so…
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Shockwaves to Your Soul
Philippians 4:8-9 (NLT) 8 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. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from…