Today's Thoughts: To Stay or To Go

I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. John 17:15 Jesus prayed that we not be taken out of the world but that the Father would keep us from the evil one. There are times when some of us want to be taken out of this world as soon as possible just to be in heaven with Jesus. When you love someone, you want to be with them, and as Christians, our hearts yearn to...

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Stop simply surviving and start thriving.

Don't let difficult circumstances stop you from making the most of each day you're alive.  Realize that even when times are tough, you can do much more than just endure your current situation.  You can actually enjoy life to the fullest - even in the middle of the worst circumstances - when you remember that life if a gift from God and decide to embrace it.  Ask God to help you notice His presence with you in every...

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Attract others to faith as they watch you

Other people are watching you as you deal with difficult situations.  If you respond by being faithful to Jesus, they'll be drawn to Him themselves because you'll show them what real faith in action looks like, and that's attractive.  So rather than complaining about your struggles or compromising your values as you try to deal with them, invite Jesus to shine His light through your life, and reflect His character qualities...

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Learn and grow from your struggles

God allows you to experience challenging circumstances so you can learn to love and trust Him in deeper ways, and so you can grow more mature, developing a strong character to become more like Jesus.  Keep in mind that God is more interested in your lasting holiness than your temporary happiness, because holiness will help you learn to choose what's best for you.  Ask God to help you see your struggles from His perspective. ...

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Shrimp Lemon Pepper Linguini

Prep Time: 15 MinCook Time: 25 MinReady In: 40 Min Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest salt to taste 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons...

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The Goal: Two Weeks to a Slimmer, Trimmer You!

1. Log Your Calories Set your daily calorie budget with the BMI calculator first, then track, track, track. Goal: 1 Log in/day 2. Veg Out The USDA's new nutritional guidelines recommend filling half your plate at every meal with vegetables and fruits, and the other half with whole grains and protein. Goal: 1 "Plate" of fruits and veggies/day 3....

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FOR THE LADIES IN A HURRY TO GET MARRIED, here's a quick piece of Biblical advice: Ruth patiently waited for her mate, Boaz. While waiting on YOUR Boaz, don't settle for ANY of his relatives: Brokeaz, Poaz, Lyinaz, Cheatinaz, Dumbaz, Cheapaz, Lockedupaz , Goodfornothinaz, Lazyaz, or Marriedaz, and especially his third cousin Beatinyoaz . Please wait on your Boaz & make sure he respects Yo-...

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How Do You Deal with Heartbreak? Conclusion

As you know, a close relationship (whether romantic or platonic) knits two people together, through time spent together, through thoughts, feelings and dreams shared via interpersonal communication and through a whole host of experiences that two may share as they do life together. Add in two people who are believers and share a strong spiritual...

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Kirk Franklin - He'll Take The Pain Away

I really needed to hear this today. God will take away all of your pain...

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What do you do when you know it's time to move on from a job that you hate when you have nothing to fall back on? I'm so over it I can't take it anymore. God please show me what to do. I know if I leave it will be motivated by my flesh and not your spirit. I'm so confus...

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How Do You Deal with Heartbreak? Part II

Have faith God has plans for you to prosper and not to harm you (Jer.29:11) You may never know or understand why the break-up happened; however, God may be protecting you from this person, He may want you all to himself at this time or he may have someone better suited for you. Whatever the reason, God knows our beginning, the middle...

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