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5 Questions to Help Believers Keep An Eternal Perspective
“Time is short. Eternity is long. It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in the light of eternity.” -Charles Spurgeon Eternity, a simple word, but a complex concept. We waited an eternity for our food; the car ride lasted an eternity; it seemed an eternity before our baby slept through the night.…
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How to Cultivate a God-Centered Life
When my husband, then boyfriend, announced he purchased a house that rested on 25 acres, it was a struggle to share in his excitement. To me, 25 acres meant work and lots of it. Ironically, it meant the same thing to my husband, but instead of dread, he was eager. To him, this was an…
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Hello! Thank you for joining me today from Proverbs 31 Encouragement for Today. Looking for “7 days of Gratitude” scripture cards? Download Here “An Attitude of Gratitude” “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you…
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3 Kind Things to Say When you Didn’t Get the Gift you Wanted
“What made you think this is something I would like?” “Oh, this isn’t the color I wanted.” “Are you sure this gift was for me?” “You kept the receipt, right?” No, these aren’t words muttered by a five-year-old; unfortunately, these cringe-worthy comments came from my almost mid-twenties’ lips. Regretfully, youth or ignorance wasn’t to blame,…
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Words of Wisdom for the Future Generation of Women
I have three young daughters. A family outing isn’t complete without hearing comments like, “You’ve got your hands full,” or “Whew, Dad, those teenage years are going to be tough,” or my personal favorite, “What pretty little girls; they’re going to be heartbreakers, for sure.” Molding today’s young girls into tomorrow’s mature women is significantly…
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3 Things to Teach Our Children about God’s Holiness
“Mom, she (her sister) said that if I look at God, my eyes will burn out!” exclaimed my daughter. Just another typical afternoon fulfilling my roles as chauffeur and referee to my three children. Recalling that the girls had recently studied the story of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-17), I was grateful to…
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Why Does God Hate These 7 Things?
Have you ever wondered if God hates certain sins more than others? The Scriptures clearly express God’s disdain for sin. Sin entered the world through the rebellion of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Consequently, we are born sinners. We find redemption through Christ’s atoning work on the cross and placing our faith…
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4 Things God Reveals When We Pray for New Eyes
“Wow, l can read that sign! When did we get that new restaurant? Woah, I can see that person walking across the street!” A trip to the optometrist confirmed that I had needed major vision correction, so after wearing my new glasses for the first time, a whole new world seemed to suddenly appear right…
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Hope For the Hardest of Days
Hello! I am so glad you are joining me today from Proverbs 31, Encouragement for Today. Check out the video below to learn about the giveaway! ( giveaway closes on 9.23.21,winner will be notified by e-mail) Click Here to enter or the button below. The winner will be notified through e-mail, and I will mail…
Laura R Bailey 