• How to Fight and Finish Well
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    How to Fight and Finish Well

    Weariness.. Perhaps you’re facing a trial where there is no easy solution to conquer the situation. Our human nature often tries to prevail with a courageous “fight” to survive. After we realize that there’s no easy way out, we lose our peace…we toss and turn in bed at night. The more we fight, and the more we search for solutions, the more exhausted and weary we become. We fear the “what ifs” of tomorrow or near future.  We look back trying to see what we should have, could have done. We spin our wheels without any progress… wearily pushing forward, but barely hanging on. When Moses began leading the Israelite people out…

  • When is it a good time to rest? #devotionalforwomen
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    When Is It a Good Time to Rest?

    As women, we often push ourselves to be the “superheroes” for our family and friends. Admittedly, it’s good character to be a dependable, hard worker. I’m really big on the importance of having good character, but I have to push myself at times because the older I get, the more enticed I am to be lazy. lol (I’m just keeping it real, because I don’t want you to think I’m near perfect in that area.) I believe JESUS is the ultimate example of good character, compassion and giving of himself sacrificially. The disciples walked with Jesus, and I do believe they also learned from Jesus’ example to be men of…

  • Consider the great things God has done for you #christinaquotes
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    Consider the Great Things God Has Done For You

    I have a GOOD reason to serve God every single day!  Not only did Jesus pay the price for my sins so that I could enjoy Heaven, but He’s also done LOTS of GREAT things for me!  Even when I fail or sin, God is still yet mercifully GOOD! Today, I’m sharing a short Bible study about when Samuel had to remind the Israelite people that God had done GREAT things for them and that they should serve the Lord with ALL their heart… “Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great,…

  • I stand amazed at God's goodness #devotional #devotionalforwomen
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    I Stand Amazed at God’s Goodness

    Guest Post by Mary Sparks, Pastor’s Wife, Joplin, Missouri Count your blessings, name them one by one….. Have you had one today? two? three? more? Stop and just think about those “little things” that happen each day that we take for granted. Did the red light stop you and found you waiting? Perhaps you missed an accident ahead that you might have been in had not the light turned red. And how about the food you eat each day? The farmer labored hard to raise that crop, to harvest it, and then to bring it to market, just so that they could supply the supermarket, and thereby you have food…

  • 11 Ways to Get Out of the Debt Trap #bookreviews #finances #savingmoney
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    Debt-Proof Living – Book Blessings Book Review

     It’s time for another “Book Blessings” video… whether you’re needing to pay off debt — or just wanting to build up a savings account and an emergency account, this book can be very helpful for you and your family’s financial management. Today, I’m sharing my book review for Debt-Proof Living: How to Get Out of Debt and Stay That Way (my referral link). This is one of THE BEST financial management books that I’ve ever read. I HIGHLY recommend it!  I read it to my youngest son for his junior year in high school as we discussed finances and money together. Mary Hunt has an excellent perspective on how to manage money —…