“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9 By: Melissa Bell Who we surround ourselves with determines our future. Good friendships will give us confidence, increase our sense of belonging, and have a positive influence in all areas of our lives. Meanwhile, shaky friendships can undermine our self-worth and lead us down the wrong path.
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Will God Give You More Than You Can Handle?
There’s a popular saying in Christian circles that ‘God will not give you more than you can handle.’ But is this true? Consider this thought: If God never gave us more than we could handle, would we ever need or seek Him? In reality, God often does give us more than we can handle
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Tap Into a Potential Legacy that Can Last Well Beyond Our Lifetime
” A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 3:22 The difference ONE Woman can make in her corner of the world (starting in the home) is a potential legacy that can last well beyond our lifetime. My mother has shared stories of her grandmother (my great-grandmother) reading her Bible on the front
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The Enemy’s Strategies, Part 2
” In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 In last week’s blog, I shared that we all have an adversary intent on devouring not only our lives but also those of our loved ones. Yet, his tactics are subtle, often taking on the
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The Enemy’s Strategies, Part 1
“In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 Whether acknowledged or not, we all have an adversary, a sinister force that yearns to devour not just our lives but those of our loved ones as well. This adversary is shrouded in darkness and deception.
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Are You Anxious About the Future? How To Find Direction in Life’s Pivotal Moments
By Allison Cain One morning, while walking and talking with the Lord on the paths at the NC Art Museum, I was specifically praying for His direction. I was asking Him to make my next steps clear. A little while later, I came upon this fork in the path. I actually laughed out loud as
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Four Characteristics to Living a Life Dependent on God
By: Allison Cain “Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” Mark 4:8 NLT I recently captured this picture in my garden. Clearly, the seeds of this flower had taken root in fertile
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Evidence of a Fruitful Life
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8 Allow this truth to soak deeply into your spirit: the God of the Universe has ordained that your life bear fruit. And not just a little bit of fruit but much fruit. In other words, God’s
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5 Questions to Get You Started on Your New Year’s Resolutions
“For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” Philippians 1:9-10 By: Lisa Grimes What are we longing for in the New Year? Is it to bring Jesus more glory? To be bolder for Christ? Or is our hope aligned