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The ministry of encouragement should go out to everyone you encounter, even if it’s only for a minute. Ask your heart, “What can I give this person? A word of encouragement? A listening ear? A comforting touch?” (And, of course, that’s with a big smile and a hearty hello!) For instance, I was attending a […]
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Whenever tough times come our way, trusting God can be difficult. We can find ourselves falling into the trap of thinking that God made a mistake … that He wasn’t there when we needed Him. The Bible, however, describes a God who is perfect in His wisdom, His ways, and His timing. He is with […]
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) Where does life find you today? What difficult times are you enduring? What situation seems to be unbearable? Encouragement is on the way … God’s […]
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One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4) David—the man who wrote these words—was a man of extreme […]
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While peace is one of the fruits of the Spirit that we crave for ourselves—patience, kindness, and goodness—has to do with our treatment of others. The order of this listing implies that kindness is the next step we are to take after we have practiced patience when wronged. I know my natural response when someone […]
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If you and I wait until conditions are perfect, we will never serve others. For instance, God’s servant Moses had to choose to serve in spite of his situation. He was called by God to lead His people–about 2 million of them!—out of Egypt (Exodus 3:1-22). But there was just one problem-the people weren’t sure […]
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God created marriage. In His perfect wisdom, He designed man and woman to complement each other and to enjoy a permanent and complete union with each other. In Genesis 2:18 He said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” After the Lord created Eve, […]
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When we love people, we can’t help but pray for them because we carry them in our hearts! And when friends are far away and we’re unable to express our love and support personally, we can pray, knowing that God hears us. Jesus prayed for His disciples. Paul prayed for the believers in Philippi, the […]
From the beginning of time God gave a divine principle for marriage: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Leaving and cleaving is always a test of faith for a wife. It tests her … Obedience to God’s Word […]
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The Memorial Day holiday this year truly brings out the emotion and thankfulness that I feel for those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. My husband Jim served as an Army Reservist for 30 years and one of my sons-in-law is a career Navy nuclear submariner. Therefore, I have a […]
Who do you depend on to get through life? The Apostle Paul, a humble servant and “prisoner” of the Lord, considered himself to be “God-sufficient.” His confidence was securely rooted in the Lord and His sovereign providence over his life. As a man who walked with Jesus, Paul could cope with anything life threw at […]
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Dress up – fix up – look up. Not a bad formula for us gals! I’ve always taught my daughters and women I’ve talked with about personal appearance, to “dress up.” Not pretentiously, but appropriately. Why not be a role model to bless others with a pleasing appearance? Set a good example of modesty and […]
You already know that friends and friendships are an important part of your children’s lives. Well, I’ve got good news! Here are some tips for guiding your kids on this all-important area. Take the time to show them the criteria God lists in His Word. As the two of you read through the verses that […]
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One of my passions is the small-but-powerful book of Proverbs. That’s because Proverbs is considered to be “the wisdom book” of the Bible. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve already made enough mistakes to last a lifetime. Frankly, I would like to make as few as possible between now and my last days […]
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Choose to be loyal–not a fair-weather friend. I’m sure you know exactly what that means. It’s a so-called friend who bails on you as soon as something bad happens. They are great friends as long as nothing gets complicated or sticky. Usually this type of friendship is one-way. As long as you do things their […]
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What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. Esther 7:2 Queen Esther learned that Haman received permission ‘to annihilate all the Jews’ (Esther 3:13). How could she persuade the king to protect the Jews? In a beautiful picture of grace, wisdom, and patience, Esther reveals how to effectively approach and persuade other […]
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When God looks at your life, what does He look for? Not perfection—being a Christian doesn’t mean you don’t sin anymore. Rather, it means sin is no longer the predominant pattern of your life. And God, through His Holy Spirit, helps you. As a Christian, you are a new creature in Christ. Therefore, if anyone […]
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The world seems to be out of control. This makes it easy to think God doesn’t care about what’s going on, or that He isn’t capable of dealing with it. But God does care. And He is capable of doing whatever He wants—but in His timing. Hear what God told Moses with regard to […]
And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Luke 23:55 How is true love measured? In the case of the faithful women who loved and followed Jesus, their great devotion was evident in little things. On history’s darkest day their […]
L ove is something every human needs and desires, including your husband. So lavish love on him in every way— Physically (the meals you make) Practically (the care of his clothes and the home) Mentally (the encouragement and praise you give) Sexually (“the marriage bed”) And spiritually (the prayers you say on his behalf). O bey God, […]
The choices you make about dating will be some of the most important ones you make in your life. That’s why you should make plans now for when you may date in the future. Wait to date until you’re ready to look for a life partner. But until then, let’s do some homework. Make a […]
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Your Savior didn’t allow the dictates of His society to keep Him from projecting an image that He was approachable and available to others. Has your social circle or society dictated how you should treat others, especially those who could be characterized as outsiders? Oftentimes, during the holidays the unchurched or hurting are open to […]
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Take a minute to read the account of Christ’s “Birth Announcement”: “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, […]
There’s nothing you can do that God can’t use. From cleaning up to being a keynote speaker at a conference, you can contribute to and be part of the work of Christ. Luke 8:1-3 describes a group of faithful women who used their money and means to support Jesus and His disciples on their preaching […]
“I noticed Mom could barely hear us at dinner this weekend. Since Dad died she’s never been quite the same.” I can so identify with this woman. Can you? I’ve walked through several seasons of life myself. My dad died and my mother was institutionalized all within a few months. And yet during those days […]
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Hmm…1 year…12 months…365 days. That’s 8,760 hours! You’ve got time. So dream big. Dream of being a woman who serves and honors God. Will you do this? Describe the woman you want to be-spiritually, that is-in one year. In one year you can attack a weak area in your Christian life and gain victory. You can […]
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Deciding what to say yes to and what to say no to is not a simple thing. I’m as social as the next person, but when I had children and home and was deep into raising my kids with God’s priorities in mind, I had to determine where other activities, commitments, and people fit within […]
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All creation yearns for that wonderful day when Jesus returns to right all wrongs and heal the ravages of sin. We’re on our way to eternity, but until then, you and I face all the challenges of being in the world today. So how do we best live in the shadow of eternity? How should […]
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Do you know what your purpose is? Can you boldly declare, “For this I was born” and know what the “this” is? Jesus could! He clearly stated, “For this cause I was born” when He was questioned by Pilate (John18:37). Jesus went on to say, “I have come into the world, that I should bear […]
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What is it about resolutions that fill us with delightful anticipation… and dread? At first we are hopeful. But unfortunately we begin to doubt our ability to keep a resolution. Embrace this list of godly resolutions so that you have the strength of the Lord leading the way: Never worry about your self-worth, but instead… […]
When I ask a woman who’s enjoying an energetic life and ministry how she does it, I cringe every time I hear those two dreaded words—diet and exercise. We’re told in the Bible that how we manage our body affects our ministries and the quality of our lives. The apostle Paul put it this way: […]
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Have you ever noticed that the more you are with someone, the more you become like that person? If you’ve been married a while, you’ll notice you and your spouse use some of the same figures of speech. You share many of the same opinions and perspectives on life. You’ll even see this principle at […]
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Here’s a great end-of-the-day exercise: Evaluate your day and note what you did that wasted time—too much TV or internet? Too much texting? Too much negotiating bath and bedtime with your kids? The Bible just happens to have a checklist that shows you your priorities. Take a look at Titus 2:3-5: “Teach the older women […]
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(Parents, this devotion is material from A Girl’s Guide to Prayer. We pray it blesses you and your tween!)
When you see your friends, you don’t just say “Hi” and keep on walking. No, you want to catch up and to talk about all kinds of things! That’s how God desires for us to do with Him through prayer.
With prayer being so easy, you’d think that we would pray a lot more, right? But prayer, like any other spiritual discipline, is just that—a discipline. We must make an effort to pray. Here are a few things to put on your To Do list to help you grow your prayer life. Do it. You […]
The Bible exhorts us to make our requests known to God. We are instructed “in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). We are told to be “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18). So what does this mean? The word “prayer” is a general term […]
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I’m sure you know how it feels to make excellent progress on getting all your work done…only to have the phone ring or someone stop by with an urgent need or a heavy burden. What we need at such a busy time is a fresh dose of Jesus! He never seemed to allow what was […]
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What is at the heart of a godly woman? It’s a heart of goodness that gives to others. As a woman, you know all about giving. You give as a woman, as a wife, as a mother. And that’s exactly what God planned. You are meant to give and to do good and to operate […]
Read, study, and memorize Scripture—it’s wonderful! To have God in your head and His Word in your heart will empower you to follow Him and His plan for you with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind. But for His truth to be there, you have to actively and decisively put it there. No matter […]
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If you desire to grow in faith and walk in greater faith, here’s a great example! Simeon was a man in Jerusalem who was righteous and devout and spent his life waiting for the consolation of Israel. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had […]
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One of the reasons that we should never stop learning is that we can then pass on our knowledge to our children and others in our sphere of influence. But, don’t worry. God doesn’t expect you to have a teaching degree! But He most definitely expects you to be your children’s primary teacher. I counted […]
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Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22) It’s crystal clear in the Bible that God wants His women—young, old, and all ages—to be pure. Titus 2:3-5 tells the older women in the church to teach […]
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From the start of Abraham’s journey with God and throughout the rest of his life, Abraham built altars as he moved through the land God promised to him. He offered sacrifices on those altars and prayed to God. These altars of worship and prayer...
Every woman wants to be thought of as beautiful. We’ve all tried different products, haircuts, and clothes to enhance our physical beauty. But, did you know God has a prescription for the kind of beauty that He esteems? Proverbs 31:30 describes a woman of such a beauty, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but […]
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When we first visited Kauai, Hawaii, where we now live, our daughter and son-in-law were stationed on the island. The area had recently experienced the ravages of Hurricane Iniki. As Jim and I drove around the island, we noticed not only the remaining evidence of destruction, but also the huge warning sirens on every beach […]
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