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Old Feelings Creeping Back in
Ephesians 4:23 tells us to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. We are to continually read, study, and ingest the Word of God so that our minds remain sharp with wisdom and revelation. If our minds are not renewed with the knowledge of God’s Word, they might revert back to what they’re used…
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When Our Loved Ones are Attacked
As believers of Jesus Christ who love our families and friends, sometimes the most difficult tests of our faith occur when one of them is attacked. It is even more troubling when our relationships with them suffer as a result. It can be exhausting when it seems that you’re continually praying for a loved one…
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Victory over the Test
Dear Heavenly Father, During my time in nursing school, there have been many people that have said nothing but negative things about the classes. Whether it’s my classmates or even some of my instructors, they all make passing the class seem impossible. They say things like, “The class is too hard, and you’re going to…
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The More Ground We Gain, The More the Enemy Loses
Jesus Christ said in Luke 10:19(NLT), “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” This verse caught my attention big time the moment I read it. Anyone who knows me is aware there’s one thing…
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The Juggling Act
There’s a constant juggling act concerning exactly who should be doing what when it comes to finding love. Is it the responsibility of the woman, or is it the responsibility of the man? It’s a very important question, particularly now, when it seems there are more women interested in marital partnership than men. Should the…
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Blessed Be The Giver
Dear Heavenly Father, In Hebrews 13:16(NLT), You tell us, “But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” It is very important to You that we give and be a blessing to others, and you are reminding us not to forget to do good. Many of…
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Is Mr. Right Saved?
Someone said to me the other day, “You’re the only saved person I know!” When I heard this, I was instantly put on notice that my actions and conversations were on display; not only for this person, but for anyone that I come in contact with. They say that one represents many, and I have…
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The Cat is Out of the Bag, Can’t Put Him back in
Don’t miss your blessing. There is very definitely something wonderful slated to happen in your life soon. Some of us have had more disappointments and let downs by circumstances and relationships than we ever thought we could handle. Because of this, we’re afraid to cast our hope on something we can’t control, but this is…
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The Blessed Roles of Husband and Wife
Dear Heavenly Father, The world has an agenda that is very different from Yours. It has distorted the roles of the man and the woman. It has done so to such a degree, that the blessedness of their unique gifts is no longer held sacred. I remember the first time I heard the word ‘chivalry’.…
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God’s Iron-Clad Guarantee
Many single Christian sisters would very much like to be married. Getting married has held the number one spot on their prayer lists for quite a while. Some of them are crying out to God with a sense of urgency because of their age. They’d like to start a family and fear that if another…
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If You Think Suicide Is An Option
You have to have gone through some things before you can say, “I’ve tried Him for myself, and I know He won’t fail you.” A person that hasn’t been there just won’t get it. We do, because we’ve been there. Teaching about the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ is our great privilege and…
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Covering Your Child in Prayer
Sometimes parents, mothers especially, are like bears with cubs about their children. We’ll do just about anything to protect them. When something happens to one of our kids, our hearts drop and those protective instincts can go into overdrive. Some of us go a little overboard and find it difficult to pull back. We try…
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Reprioritize, Revitalize, and Optimize Your Agenda
Can you believe we’re almost six-months into the new year already? This year is whipping right past us. Do you remember how you started it? Can you recall where you were or what you promised yourself you’d do or stop doing? When we’re making those New Year’s resolutions, sometimes we forget that they can be…
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Are You Ready for the Fight?
In Matthew 6:24(NLT), Jesus Christ said, “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other.” This is such common-sense wisdom that we might underestimate the depth of its truth. Not only is he giving us instruction and guidance about…
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Father, Is It Going to Get Better?
Dear Heavenly Father, We don’t like to think about things like the end of time as we know it, but the world we’re living in doesn’t seem to be getting better; it seems to be getting worse. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NLT), You tell us, “1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last…
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You Are A Righteous Judge
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word tells us in Ecclesiastes 3:17(NLT), “I said to myself, “In due season God will judge everyone, both good and bad, for all their deeds.” We don’t often think about the reality that we will be judged for the things we do down here. When I didn’t know the Word as…
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Train Your Mind for Victory!
Have you ever lost something of value or had it stolen or taken from you? If you have, you’ll probably take measures to ensure it will never happen again. At the very least, you’ll become more appreciative of what you have and be mindful of its care. This is how precious we should regard God’s…
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Uncompromising Womanhood
It was around the 1980s when I started to hear about what is now referred to as autonomous or driverless vehicles. I thought the idea was too futuristic to even warrant a serious discussion. But here we are, some thirty years later, and semi-autonomous cars are actually on the road. Nearly all cars will have…
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You’re Stronger Than You Think
The pain of a broken heart is no joke. Whether it’s because of the death of a loved one or because the person you love has chosen to move forward in the journey of life without you, it’s a hurtful and difficult thing. Emotionally, situations can be further complicated by the fact that sometimes we’re…
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Revved Up Emotions Can Be Costly
Feelings of betrayal cut deep to the core, there’s no question about it. Whether the hurt came from your husband, special person in your life, friend, or your own child, the betrayal can be devastating; all you think about is the pain. Usually, this emotional tornado is brought about by an event or action that…
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Exhaled Disobedience, Breathed in Life!
Dear Heavenly Father, I remember watching movies and hearing stories of fairytales when I was a little girl. As I got older, like everyone else, I discovered that fairytales aren’t exactly based on reality, and that life isn’t as easy as wishing on a star at night. You didn’t promise that it would be easy.…
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The Yardstick Lesson
My daughter asked me the other day, “Mom, when people grow up, do they live by themselves?” I said, “Well, yes, sometimes they do. Some grow up, get married, and have families.” She replied, “No, not me. When I grow up, I want to stay at home with you.” As the old saying goes, “When…
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Rolling Up Your Sleeves Like a Conqueror
There’s one thing that you and I can be sure of, and it is the reality that God is preparing us through whatever we’re dealing with today for what comes next. God became one of us and dwelt among us on earth to teach and show us the way. John 1:14(NLT) tells us, “So the…
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The Angry Black Woman
Unlike me, with my round body, chubby cheeks, and inherent shyness, my paternal grandmother was a prideful, slender woman. She was caramel colored with fine, flowing hair that she effortlessly pinned in an updo most days. A former school teacher, for many White folks in our small southern town, she was more articulate and poised…
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“I Don’t Think I Will Ever Get Married”
There may be areas of your life where the challenge is too great and you feel like giving up. Perhaps you feel as though your resources are too limited, it’s too emotionally exhausting, or you’ve expended too much time. It’s good to know your limits, and it’s wise to recognize when all the signs are…
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Be Aware of the Small Foxes
It’s the small foxes that spoil the vine, says Song of Solomon 2:15. When we think of foxes, words like stealth and sly come to mind. Most of us would not entertain a mature or large fox because we are well aware of the damage they can cause. Small ones might be unsuspecting, but they…
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Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Love You Back
It doesn’t matter what we set out to do, from the smallest to the greatest of feats, if we do not begin it from a place of respect for God’s truth, the outcome will not be as awesome as it could be. This will always, always be the case, and it is never more true…
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This Is No Walk in the Park
What do you do when you find yourself in a place in life that you never expected? Ephesians 1:3 tells us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings, so He’s given us everything we need to be equipped for anything the enemy throws our way. Still, life has a way of delivering some…
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So What’s It Going to Be?
Deuteronomy 30:16(NLT) “For I command you this day to love the LORD your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the LORD your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.” In…
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Secure in Our Own Self-Worth
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word tells us how much You love us and how much we mean to You. Even with all our flaws and sinful nature, You chose us to be Your very own. You tell us in John 3:16-17 The Message (MSG), “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his…