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Not Without God
1 Peter 3:12-13(NLT) “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.” The kind of knowledge and instruction that is found in 1 Peter is not the kind that is typically taught in grade…
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Consistent and Unwavering
Revelations 3:7-8 (NLT) “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: ‘I know all the things you…
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Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment
The Silent Weight of Bitterness Psalm 34:8-10(NLT) “8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! 9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who…
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Did I Leave the Door Open?
Proverbs 19:2-3 (NLT) “2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.” God commands us to renew our minds, and this is one of the most impactful and essential exercises for anyone committed to living a life of…
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Recognizing What’s Good
Luke 6:45(NLT) “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” The other day, while picking up a cup of tea from my…
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God’s Protection and Provision
Psalm 34:8 (NLT) tells us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!” Let’s take a moment to digest this beautiful verse. Tasting and seeing are senses that help us engage and interact with the environment and people around us. They allow us to truly…
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God Is Never Late
Hosea 6:3(NLT) “Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” As believers and followers of Christ, sometimes it is necessary for us to remind ourselves of the truths that…
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Participating in Your Healing
Colossians 2:10 (NLT) “So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” When a relationship falls apart, the pain can really make us question who we are. It can be deeply challenging to remember that our worth isn’t tied to what someone else thinks of…
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I Don’t Feel Like Changing
Psalm 139:23-24(NLT) “23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” A woman in her fifties said recently about the man she’s been dating for a while, “He’s too set…
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That Kind of Love
1 John 3:16-17 The Message (MSG) “This is how we have come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means…
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Protecting Your Family from Contention
Proverbs 21:9 (NLT) “It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.” It’s no secret that single mothers have a lot to juggle, and they’re on the grind every single day. The pressures of life can sometimes seem overwhelming, and the thought of having…
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God Is Never Second Place
What happens when a couple wants to take their relationship to the next level of commitment but can’t seem to get past their lack of trust with one another? First things first—what does the Word of God say? It’s our guidebook for every circumstance we could ever experience. And in this case, it’s clear: before…
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Impetuous Behavior Can Be Costly
Proverbs 14:8 (NLT) “The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” Lillian gave her two-week notice right after getting a less-than-encouraging service rating at her job. It wasn’t like she hadn’t gotten one before, but this time, it was a wrap. She’d been at that job for over seventeen years, and while…
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The Power that Saves Your Souls
All of us get angry at some point in our lives. It’s part of being human, and nobody escapes it. Even our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, expressed anger at the Pharisees in Mark 3. He was deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts; they refused to have compassion and honor God’s healing power. He showed…
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I Still Dare to Hope
As sisters in Christ, we should remember to keep those who are emotionally hurting in our prayers. A harsh break-up can be one of the toughest emotional battles to face, and many women of faith are heartbroken and really going through it. It’s especially difficult when you’ve invested so much of yourself into a relationship,…
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Steps Ordained from the Very Beginning
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) tells us, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This verse is a serious reality check. Our Heavenly Father has created us to fulfill His perfect plan for our lives. That includes the…
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Who Will You Serve?
Never did I imagine I would be that woman—the kind of woman who became nervous when my man took longer than usual at the store, the one who discretely checked his phone while he was in the shower, or the one who felt insecure at the thought of him spending time with friends instead of…
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Will God Give Me What I Desire Most?
As the clock struck midnight, my phone started buzzing with a flood of “Happy New Year!” messages. Friends and family were eager to reach out—and I was no different. On New Year’s Day, I called everyone I knew to wish them a great year ahead, including my friend Evelyn. “Girl, this is the year. I…
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Intention Leads to Inspiration
For many, the start of a new year brings a sense of anticipation for change, especially for God’s single children. Many prophets are declaring that this is the year to receive what has been promised to us, and there’s nothing more inspiring than having our faith ignited in the right direction. Jesus teaches in Mark…
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The Solution to Not Being Alone
Genesis 2:18 (NLT) tells us “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.” When we read this verse, we might make the mistake of thinking that God decided right there on the spot to make a helper for…
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Feeling Good Is A Choice
Odds are, if you talked to ten different people about what makes them feel good, each of them would say something different. Most of us want these positive feelings in our lives, so much so that we seek relationships, situations, and other blessings that we believe will keep us in joy and bliss. However, we…
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If God Says It, Then It Will Happen
Spiritual maturity isn’t just about getting older – it’s about becoming more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But let’s keep it real: growing older and maturing physically and mentally often means dealing with more baggage—baggage a lot of us we didn’t even realize we were carrying. Like me, I’m sure many of you…
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Under A Basket or On A Stand
More than any other time of the year, Christmas is meant to celebrate and demonstrate our gratitude to God for the birth and life of Jesus Christ. It should be a time of reflection, hope, and giving in a way that shows God’s love. It’s truly a precious season, but for those who are single…
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What Happens Next?
No one can truly describe heartbreak or understand the depth of pain it brings unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Even after going through a few broken relationships, when the next one ends, it still feels just as heavy and painful as the first. It’s like your whole world falls apart, both on the outside and…
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When More is Required
Reordered Priorities in Singleness Do you know that God has a plan for how our single years are supposed to be occupied? Indeed, He does, and it doesn’t have anything to do with career goals or personal agendas. It has everything to do with worshiping Him and growing in faith. The Apostle Paul said in…
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The Right Man Won’t Rest Until It’s Settled
Psalm 37:4 (NLT) is a verse that should be imprinted on the minds and hearts of every person with a dream. It tells us, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” This truth sets the priorities of our sojourn on earth, and then it provides the promise of reward…
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Accept the Correction
The holidays are a time of year when loved ones come together. It’s also a time that can be especially challenging for those who are single. We want so much to share our lives with someone significant, and the pressure to avoid loneliness can become overwhelming. A friend recently expressed her fear of being alone…
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Listen to the Lord
“Life is a trip!” If you’re like me, you’ve heard many people make this statement, and if we’re honest, we’d have to agree that, yes, indeed it is. To say that life is unpredictable is an understatement. One minute you may be at the pinnacle of joy and comfort, but the very next moment can…
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Life Built on Your Own Terms
On this Christian journey, we often face situations that push us to make changes in order to build a better life. And a better life is what all of us are striving to achieve, but we don’t always know the way to it, although most of us think that we do. Keeping it real: most…
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I Won’t Let Go Until the Blessing Comes
Are you afraid that you’ll never get married? Do you believe you’re not good enough, or have you allowed other fears and doubts to creep into your heart and mind? Recently, I watched a Christian woman begin to acquiesce to the possibility of never meeting someone who would want to marry her. She seemed resigned…