Ephesians 3:20(NLT) “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” I’ve heard a number of young Christians say that it’s hard to live up to God’s standard. Spiritual maturity allows me to knowRead More →
In Matthew 16:19-20(NLT), Jesus Christ tells us, “19 Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.”Read More →
James 1:21-24(NLT) “21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. 22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise,Read More →
A woman’s desire to partner with a good and Godly man is a very natural desire. It came standard with our packaging. It’s a desire that the Lord placed in our hearts, so we should never feel anything but optimistic and hopeful when it comes to marital partnering. We shouldn’tRead More →
In Genesis 24:3(NIV), Abraham told his servant, “I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,” Abraham was very old, andRead More →
In John 16:33(NLT), Jesus Christ was speaking with his disciples and said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” We should be bubbling over withRead More →
Mark 10:17-18(NLT) tells us, “As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.” In theRead More →
Matthew 6:26 (NLT)“Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” There are two very important practices to spiritually preparing to partner that a believer can’t afford toRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son, Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 6:33(NLT), “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” We are to seek You first in all that we do. For some of us, this is a difficultRead More →
Ephesians 3:16-19(NLT) “16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power,Read More →
We hear a lot about soul ties in today’s environment, and it has both positive and negative connotations. “Soul tie” is a phrase that people use to describe a deep spiritual connection to another individual. Some think of it as a connection that occurs when two people meet for theRead More →
Most of us encounter people every day that are hurting, lonely, and desperate for answers for their pain, yet we are oblivious to the depths of their suffering. On the outside, they seem content and satisfied with their lives, but internally they are struggling. Many of these individuals are peopleRead More →
One of the most common concerns of new believers is not hearing God’s voice. Anxious that they might be missing crucial information from Him, many of them resort to all kinds of tactics, and some of those may do more harm than good. Particularly in this area of our spiritualRead More →
Proverbs 4:23(NLT) says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” In this verse, God isn’t telling us to put up walls or barriers around our hearts so that nothing gets in and nothing goes out. Heavenly Father is telling us to be extremelyRead More →
Brenda had a few things around her house that needed to be repaired. To keep from paying through the nose for a professional, Jason, a co-worker, offered to help her at the cost of a home-cooked meal. She had worked with Jason for a long time. They were both single,Read More →
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1(NLT) Getting married is a request in the prayers of many single women. Some are crying out to God with urgency. They feel their hope for marriage doesn’t seem to beRead More →
A friend went all out for her new boyfriend’s birthday and put a lot of thought in all the details. She planned a day that was all about pampering him. It included the works at a very nice spa and a fancy dinner together later that evening. He was blownRead More →
Proverbs 31:10(NLT) says, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” I absolutely love this scripture, and I’m sure many of you do as well. I have often referenced it in my offerings because it is so awesomely impactful to Godly womanhood. It’s a veryRead More →
As we progress forward in our relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, we will be required to frequently give ourselves a check-up from the neck-up. But not only will we have to hold our thoughts up to the truth of God’s Word to see if we are onRead More →
Jesus Christ said to his disciple, Simon Peter in Luke 22:31(NLT), “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.” In order to understand the severity of what Jesus said to Peter, we need to know a little bit about the process of siftingRead More →
After coming home from a date at two in the morning, Michelle stared in the mirror while removing her makeup. 51 years-old and single, she couldn’t believe where her life had taken her. She thought her last relationship would manifest into a committed, lasting marriage, but it didn’t happen. SheRead More →
The dictionary defines ‘comfort zone’ as a place or a situation where a person feels secure, safe, and without stress. All of us have a place and space that we believe to be neutral. It may not be optimum, but it is a mental and emotional place where we areRead More →
One Saturday afternoon, while I was parked at the grocery store and still sitting in my car, my oldest daughter nudged me as I was busy searching for my grocery list in my purse. “Ma, look at him! Oh, my goodness! He’s absolutely gorgeous! I hope my husband looks likeRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so incredibly thankful and happy that You called me to be one of Your very own. You saved me through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and because of this, I am being transformed into his image. In Hebrews 12:1(NLT), Your Word tells us, “Therefore, since weRead More →
“Make a list of three blessings that you’re asking God to manifest in your life!” This is a very good faith-building exercise. Try telling that to Angela who said her list has been the same for the last three years and nothing in her circumstances seem to have changed. NoRead More →
The wisdom of Ecclesiastes 6:10(NLT) tells us, “Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny.” We will do very well in life if we allow this verse to sink into the depths ofRead More →
Isaiah 43:19(NLT)“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” My conversation with a dear sister in Christ led me to really draw nearer to this verse of scripture in Isaiah 43. My sister-friend recently had a breakup with her significantRead More →
As sisters in the Lord, there is something that most of us have in common. We desire a blessing from the Lord that doesn’t seem to manifest as easily as some of the other blessings we’ve enjoyed. This petition continues to be in our prayers, and if we’re honest, itRead More →
I personally know and have heard about many single believers that have become very serious about increasing their faith towards marriage and have taken a vow of abstinence. Society has tried to normalize having a physical relationship before the commitment of marriage, and even many believers have adopted this practice.Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Many of us have underestimated Your commitment to see us become the image of Your Son, Jesus Christ. You have given us Your Word. You’ve given us the indwelling Holy Spirit, and You’ve given us the perfect example of Christ so that we can become the menRead More →