Scripture: 1 Samuel 31 Introduction: In 1 Samuel 31, we witness the tragic end of King Saul, the first king of Israel. His life serves as a cautionary tale, teaching us valuable lessons about leadership, obedience, and seeking God’s guidance. Reflection: Saul’s downfall began long before his final battle against the Philistines. Despite his […]
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WHY A WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY?
If you want your faith to deepen, I encourage you to join a women’s bible study. Studying the Bible with other women has always been one of my greatest joys! Why I would recommend being a part of a women’s bible study. Women’s Bible studies provide a structured environment for studying the Bible, deepening one’s […]
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God will take you as far as you want to go as fast as you want to go. To be that woman of your dreams, that woman after God’s own heart is up to you. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” You decide […]
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Jesus clearly states in Matthew 5 that our role as Christians on the earth is a transformational one. We are called “the salt of the earth,” and salt essentially does three things: It adds flavor, it preserves, and it heals. So our task is to bring flavor, preservation, and healing to the world around us. […]
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The number one question I am asked – How do I know God’s calling on my life? The most important calling on your life is too spend time with God! Also many ask – Is God calling me? the answer is always, “Absolutely.” He’s calling each and every one of us to Himself. That’s the […]
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Intimacy with God begins by receiving His love. We must receive God’s love before we can give it! We must receive God’s love in order to love God. Did you know that God wants us more than we want Him? I know that His love fills us up and sustains us, and we must proactively […]
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In order to enjoy the present moment and the gifts it contains; we need to have balanced attitudes toward living life. Luke 10: 38-42 tells the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha was overly occupied and too busy (see Luke 10:40). But Mary sat down at Jesus’ […]
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Galatians 3:27 says: “All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” That verse tells us WE WEAR JESUS! And those who don’t believe in Jesus note what we do! People make decisions about Christ by watching us. When we are kind, they assume Christ is kind. When we are gracious, […]
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Breath prayers combine two powerful tools that can help calm anxiety: the science of deep breathing and prayers of meditation on God’s Word. We often tend to separate science and faith as if they are contradictory forces at war with one another. But in reality, the science of the brain and body doesn’t contradict the […]
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Believing we must perform perfectly to be accepted is a snare of the enemy; it is not from God. I have lived in the performance-acceptance trap for many years because I was addicted to approval. I felt if I performed well, then God and others would accept me and approve of me. I did not […]
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