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Oops! Did I Say That?
Proverbs 18:21(NLT) tells us “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” In my opinion, the heft and impact of this truth is grossly overlooked, particularly by those of us desiring to partner in marriage. Like many of you, I’ve read and heard it many times, and…
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God’s Seal of Approval
It really breaks my heart to see someone accept less than what they should in relationships. It has absolutely nothing to do with pride but everything to do with what God’s Word declares for His children. God blesses His Word in an undeniable way, and whenever we believe and trust it, His promises can’t help…
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Your Protective Shade
Psalm 121:1-5(NLT) “1 I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. 4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. 5 The…
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The Invisible Shield
Psalms 34:8 (NLT) “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” As single Christian women, we need to hang on to Psalm 34:8 with all that is within us. When it comes to getting involved with someone that seems compatible, it is extremely important to…
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Come into God’s Light
There are a ton of single women that desire marriage and believe in the accomplished work of Jesus Christ, but they don’t or won’t apply spiritual principles to their marital quest. They don’t believe God has specifically ordained someone to walk with them through the journey of life. They’re not particularly interested in finding out…
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A Portrait of Confidence in Christ
I’ve been praying for a wonderful sister that has been single for quite some time. She’s raised her children, has a great job, and has her own home. Her mantra is “I don’t need a man, but I’d like to have a good one.” I don’t know about you, but I think this is a…
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A Big Dose of Truth
1Corinthians 10:26(NLT) declares, “For “the earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.” All that we are and all that we could ever hope to be is because of our Creator. We owe God our lives, and every breath that we breathe is only possible because of His amazing grace. He made the air and…
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You’ll Grow if You Listen to Correction
Proverbs 15: 31-32 (NLT) “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.” If I had only captured this scripture and understood the full breadth of its meaning years ago,…
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We Want It Now, But God Says “Not So Fast”
It is said by many people that we live in a ‘me’ society where everyone is out for themselves. This is a survivalist mentality because people will act and do things that are aligned with their own personal agendas. Sometimes their motivation is out of selfishness or greed, because they’re only thinking in terms of…
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Like A Tree Planted by The River
Dear Heavenly Father, In Psalm 1:1, You tell us that a person is blessed when they do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around yapping it up with those who love to sin, or who join in with people that get their kicks from mocking and making fun of others. This verse…
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Pray for All People
None of us could have predicted such a time as what we’re facing, but it’s here. As with any challenge, this season is a reminder of how delicate and fragile life is. Circumstances and situations reveal that we are definitely not in control, and if there’s anyone that thought they could live without God’s grace…
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You Have A Plan, but God Has A Better One!
Proverbs 16:9(NLT) “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” When I was a little girl, my favorite place was my closet. I didn’t purposely choose it but happened upon the discovery when playing with my sister. She and I would play the game hide-and-go-seek, and one day I quickly ran and…
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A New Level of Relationship
One of the most well-known Mosaic Laws in The Ten Commandments is Exodus 20:3(NKJV), “You shall have no other gods before Me.” Those of us who were students in Sunday School learned that Heavenly Father is a jealous God, and for most of us, this sufficed as the answer to why we shouldn’t engage idolatry…
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God’s Plan for Your Life Works
I watched an interview last week of a woman that described her disappointment in getting back into the dating scene. She’s 35 years-old and is really having a challenging time. She wonders if she’ll ever find love again. Her divorce was very painful, and now that she has to raise two young girls, she wants…
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Breaking Generational Curses
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for teaching us how to handle our enemies in Your Word. In John 16:33(NIV), Your Son, Jesus Christ said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” There is…
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A Youthful Spirit and Mature Spirituality
Wonderful sisters in Christ of a certain age need to be confident in the goodness, power, and faithfulness of our God. More and more, it seems we’re allowing this confidence to slip further away from our grasp. Oh, we hide it well. Most of us are used to hearing and saying, “God is good all…
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We Need Them and They Need Us
1Peter 4:11(NLT) 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power…
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Don’t Touch!
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in 2Corinthians 5:20(NLT), “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” Heavenly Father, You’ve given us the distinct honor and privilege to remind people who they are and who they belong to. As ambassadors,…
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I Wasn’t Expecting It!
I’ve heard many lasting love stories from people that say they weren’t expecting to fall in love. Many would confirm that the reason their love is so special is because they met at a time when neither or at least one of them weren’t looking for love; it just happened. Some would argue that it…
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Looking for Treasures Where There Are None
When a man decides to go down on one knee and ask a woman to be his wife, it means she’s presented to him something that makes him decide to deny the pursuit of any other woman. He chooses as his wife the woman that satisfies something within him. This choice signals the world of…
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Our Great Big Wonderful God!
First you had trouble sleeping, waking up all hours of the night. Then came the backaches and headaches. The week after that, your chest felt like an elephant was sitting on top of it. Then came the sneezing and coughing, the sore throat, and the fever that wouldn’t go away even with medicine. You can’t…
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3 Questions You Must Answer
If the person you’re dating isn’t ready for a marital commitment and you are, what are you expecting to happen? Do you expect that he will change his mind? Are you assuming he’ll grow more in love with you or are you willing to simply continue with things as they are? It’s important to ask…
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Unload the Extra Weight
James 1:19-24(NLT) “19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. 21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has…
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Speak Life!
“I don’t ever want to be married again!” Someone said this to me, and I was stunned at her proclamation. She’s a woman of a certain age, but in my mind, she’s still too young to feel this way. Her husband died a few years ago, and with two married adult children that have children…
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Show Me How to Love
As human beings, we crave love, and whether we’re willing to admit it or not, most would do almost anything to have it. Many people today are still searching for that special someone, and they hope this person will shower them with the love they’ve always wanted. It’s no secret that there are disproportionately more…
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What’s on Your Mind?
Philippians 4:8 (NLT) “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.” This verse in Philippians 4:8 promotes God’s standard for how we are to steward our hearts…
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I Thought I Heard from God
Genesis 1:27-28(MSG) tells us, “God created human beings; he created them godlike, reflecting God’s nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!” God is our Creator, and He has made us in His image. 1John 4:8 affirms that love is not just what God does, LOVE is…
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The Many Faces of Temptation
James 1:13-14(NLT) “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.” There is one thing Christians must always remember, and it is…
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Get Out of Your Own Way
One of the young women that I counsel has finished college and is ready to get married. She’s bright, intelligent, attractive and loves the Lord. But often she feels like she’s not doing enough with her life to please God. She says this because of her unfulfilled desire to meet the Godly man that will…
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A Marriage Ultimatum without A Foundation
There are very few more important treasures in life than wisdom and spiritual maturity. Margarite found this out the hard way. I had known her for almost ten years before she married her long-time love at 58 years old. She had gotten serious about her walk in the Lord and gave her boyfriend an ultimatum,…