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Don’t Ignore the Warnings
We’re living in a time that is like no other. We’re more intelligent than perhaps any other generation, and yet relationships seem to be much more complicated than they’ve ever been. Many single people are looking for compatible partners and complain that its like finding a needle in a haystack. Women say there aren’t any…
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Your Transformation Begins with You
Romans 12:2(ESV) tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” This verse makes God’s expectation clear. We’re not to allow the world’s culture or traditions to…
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Don’t Doubt What God is Doing in Your Life
Psalms 37 is probably on everyone’s fav list, and it is a powerful piece of wisdom and instruction. The psalmist, King David, writes in verse one “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.” The word “fret” conveys vexation and an incensed anger. It is a heated response of…
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In the Blink of An Eye
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.” Jesus Christ is the answer! We see this on plaques, signs, and t-shirts. We’ve heard it preached and taught for years, but the question boils down to…
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The Lord Gives the Right Answer
Proverbs 16:1-3(NLT) “1 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. 3 Commit our actions to the Lord, and our plans will succeed.” Breaking up with someone that you care a lot about is very…
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Seek God for A Plan
Proverbs 19:21 tells us that there are many plans in a person’s heart. Planning for things is what we humans do, but when it comes to seeing those plans come to fruition, this verse gives us serious perspective. It says that although we can make many plans for our lives, it’s God’s purpose that prevails.…
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Looking Confident
I glanced quickly at what I’d put on to go to my doctor’s appointment, and then a picture of my mother popped up on my phone. She was on her way to the doctor as well. This was serendipitous, and I saw it as an opportunity to learn a lesson. My mom hasn’t had an…
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The Winning Side of Life
Psalm 148:14(NLT) says, “He has made his people strong.” This is a piece of knowledge that we must hold tight for the rest of our existences. The world thinks it knows best, and it tricks people into thinking that they can be strong on their own. It tells us that if we buy this product…
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A Kingdom State of Mind
Some of the most prolific teachings and parables that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, taught us are those that were aimed at our minds and the way we think. He made it clear to us that the quality of our minds will overwhelmingly influence the quality of our lives. He brought us Good News…
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Don’t Accept Less
Proverbs 15:13(NLT) says, “A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.” It’s a pretty well-known fact that joy, contentment, and happiness can add tremendously to our lives. When we’re happy and content, those in the medical profession tell us that it can even improve our physical health. There’s a glow…
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When God Warns You from Heaven
Hebrews 12:25(NLT) “25 Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven!” The Word…
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Redefining Love
Every day is a good time to talk about love, and to increase our efforts to love greater through the love of Christ. It’s one of the most important subjects in life because the truth is—life is all about relationships. The most that any of us can do is to impact the lives of others…
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From the Beginning
Luke 12:48 (NLT) “But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return’ and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” It’s no secret that there are many believers that have been…
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I Have No Husband
John 4:16-18(ESV) “16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’;18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have…
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I’m Not Hearing the Lord Like I Used to
Jesus Christ declared in John 16:13(NLT), “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit. He is a person; in truth, he is…
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Don’t Accept A Little Dab Here and There
Jesus Christ has shown us that love requires sacrifice. He left his Father’s throne of immeasurable glory and splendor to come to earth. He came on a mission from God to save humankind. Our King was born in a manger, and this demonstrates his incredible humility. At any moment during his time on earth, he…
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Let’s Not Desire Anything Less Than God’s Best
Isaiah 40:31(NLT) “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Whether we choose to believe it or not, our heads always know when enough is enough. But our hearts might…
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How to Really Love Your Family and Friends
Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, lived in absolute bliss. God placed them in paradise and no good thing was withheld from them. The Book of Genesis, chapter 1 tells us that Adam disobeyed God’s Word. He bowed to the devil and rejected God’s sovereignty. This was a mistake on a cataclysmic level.…
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Romance Cannot Replace the Truth
Walking almost a mile in the snow, Mel’s feet were frozen stiff, and she thought to herself more than once, “I can’t feel my toes anymore!” She scolded herself for wearing her cute boots instead of the ones Michael had recommended for snowy weather. He was trekking almost twenty feet ahead of her, but Mel…
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You Can Endure the Temptation
1Corinthians 10:13(NLT) “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” 1Corinthians 6:12-13 (NLT) says, “12 You say, “I…
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Handling Devastating Disappointment
Hannah’s example is recorded in the Old Testament Book of 1Samuel. In the first chapter, we learn a great deal about her struggle and how she handled devastating disappointment. She was married to a man that had two wives, and this was not an optimum situation for any woman living then or now. Many people…
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Our Need for Companionship
One of my co-workers is a born-again believer, and he’s 37, single, attractive, and financially secure. I was being a bit brazen one day and asked him if he ever wanted to get married. He answered, “Yes, when I find the right one.” I thought to myself, “Isn’t that what most single men say?” I…
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Movers and Shakers for Christ
Jesus Christ said in Matthew 5:13(NLT), “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.” This is a verse of scripture that should make every believer in the Lord Jesus…
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Our Brand of Love Is Not the Glue
God teaches us about the invaluable nature of His wisdom in Proverbs 24:3-5(NLT). This passage tells us, “3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. 5 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster…
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The Difference between Your Feelings and Your Standing
In the comfort of a safe and discreet space, some believers expressed that they feel they’re simply going through the motions of the faith. Some said that they are not experiencing the blessings of spiritual growth as they did years ago. One person even said, “I’m at a standstill, and I don’t know why I’m…
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Daily Maintenance Is Required
Psalm 37:4(NKJV) “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” This verse signals us to delight in our Lord but many believers don’t take him up on it. We don’t because too many of us get disappointed and let down if we think God takes too long…
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Don’t You Get It!
Genesis 1:27(NLT) “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” God called human beings, “man”, and He made man in His own image. This doesn’t mean that we looked like God’s Spirit. It means that He made us in the…
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Be the Unexpectedly You
I spoke with a very dear sister in Christ who told me that her life seems to be a series of one setback after another. She’s perplexed about all the disappointments she’s experienced and wonders where she’s going wrong. As a faithful Christian woman, she believes she’s living a Godly and holy life. She said…
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Use Your Gift
1Peter 4:10-11(NLT) 10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 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…
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God Won’t Keep A Good Thing from You
Psalm 84:11(NLT) “For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” So, your boyfriend has told you that he wants to take a break, and you’re looking at him like, “Have you lost your…