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I Feel So Alone Spiritually

July 5, 2015 by

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Here’s the honest truth, my precious sisters – we will ALL feel this way many times if we are looking to people to meet our spiritual needs. Whether I am married to a godly man or I am single, I will face seasons – maybe even years or decades – of feeling like I am […]

Jason Shares His Heart as a Single Brother in Christ

April 2, 2015 by

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“God, Please! Ask Me for ANYTHING but THIS!” moved my heart Peaceful…… There is so much pain, and hurt out there in His church concerning the idol of marriage. Yes, it’s an idol. As much as we in Christ who DO serve. Who DO live a life worthy of His favor, and who DO believe…….there […]

“If I Obey God, Then He Owes Me a Wonderful Husband and Children, Right?”

November 6, 2014 by

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Sometimes we latch on to God’s commands to us to obey Him (i.e.: practicing chastity, not using drugs, not being addicted to alcohol, not lying/cheating/gossiping, loving others, giving to the poor, tithing, practicing honesty, being moral people, going to church, praying and reading our Bibles) and we assume that if we do these things, then, […]

How to Look Desperate and Needy to a Man

August 4, 2014 by

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I would like to invite the gentlemen to comment respectfully on this post, if you would like to share your perspective on this particular issue. I think it is important for our sisters in Christ to realize exactly what they are communicating to men when they do and say certain things. From a reader: On […]

How Bible Reading Can Powerfully Impact Us – by Nikka

May 7, 2014 by

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This is a guest post by Nikka – http://www.peacefulwifephilippines.blogspot.com Regarding Bible reading, I have experienced for myself that the ONLY time that the Words of God starting being lucid, easy to understand convicting for me was after I truly let go and let God. Before, when I would read it, it felt like a “chore”. […]

Prayer Day – Materialism

April 24, 2014 by

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Definition of materialism (Google) –   a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.       Lord, You desire our obedience in every area of our lives. And You are MOST WORTHY of our obedience in everything. Please give us hearts that long for Your presence, and […]

DaughteroftheKing – Reworking Priorities

April 13, 2014 by

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We continue sharing the correspondence between DaughteroftheKing, a college student, and myself about people pleasing and perfectionism.  (Please check here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3). Her words are in italics. —— Right now it feels like I’m stuck in this process, I’m sensing that there is something wrong but I can’t really […]

What Does My Fear Tell Me?

April 6, 2014 by

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I don’t often quote Dr. Phil. But he has a saying, “What I fear, I create.” This is so true! If I fear being alone, my desperation to have a man will repel the men I long to be in relationship with If I fear not having control, my control will push people away from […]

Growing in Maturity by HisHelper

March 13, 2014 by

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Normally, Thursday is prayer day. This week, I had the opportunity to work extra in the pharmacy, so we will change up the schedule a bit. 🙂  comments By HisHelper: For me, my focus has shifted 180 degrees from obsessing about my marriage and listening to the lies of the enemy that tempt me to […]

Finding Contentment in All Seasons

January 14, 2014 by

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A guest post by Malika Cox.  Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂 ABOUT MALIKA I’m Malika Cox from Oklahoma City. I spent my younger years battling addictions, self-destructive behavior and low self-esteem. I was involved in the underground music and goth scene in both New York City and New Orleans. In December of 1996, […]

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