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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ARE YOU A WOMAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART
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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My two grandchildren, Isabella and Liam, live very close, and I am fortunate they visit often. One of their favorite activities is to check out Grandmom’s snack bag, which is just for them. I intentionally purchase new snack items they may have never had. They open their mouths wide whenever I ask them if they […]
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I enjoy playing worship music in the kitchen for inspiration and company. I don’t usually listen intently, but my ears perked up when I heard the question posed by a honey-voiced announcer: “Who have you disappointed today?” Being a people pleaser, I made a list in my head. I didn’t get to the grocery store, […]
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Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good work, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. God has made each of us unique and in His image. When we feel different than those around us, God helps us remember that because we are. We’re intentionally unlike anyone […]
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Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, who lives in all believers. If Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior, His Holy Spirit lives in you and gives you the ability to go through every situation with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness(humility), and self-control. The fruit of the Spirit does not […]
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WHEN LIFE IS TOUGH, it’s easy to think, Where is God in all this? Even the psalmists had ties when it seemed God was a million miles away, and they didn’t hesitate to tell Him so, as Psalm 22:1 reads: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away […]
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Every day, millions of people around the world abandon their ususal scientific worldview and consult horoscopes, believing that somehow the positions of the planets can affect what happens to them. When you think about it, it’s crazy! It’s not only crazy (as well as fobidden in Scripture) but also completely unnecessary because God himself-our heavenly […]
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God answers prayer, but He doesn’t answer complaints. Have you ever woke up and just started focusing on your problems and you were full of complaints? When I do this, I realize I am wasting time that could have been used for prayer by murmuring about and focusing on everything I thought was wrong in […]
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Choose Better not Bitter Job truly came to know the living God, not in spite of his pain, but because of it. The pain and suffering drove Job to his knees where he ultimately surrendered himself before his God. In complete trust and faith, he rested in Him. Job chose to become better not bitter […]
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