mental incarceration
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Carol Doyel

Mental Incarceration

By Carol Doyel Our church women’s group is doing a study on Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. The book and study guide is intended to help people recognize the battle that goes on in our minds due to a cunning enemy who is the father of lies, and

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prayer closet
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Kim Chaffin

Finding Your Prayer Closet

By Kim Chaffin – Praying is such an important part of our growth as Christians and it is our best defense when life throws a sucker punch at us. It is very important to have place we call our own to pray. I have a favorite chair in my living

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Family Portrait - Retake
Faith
Sarah Meece

The Family Portrait – Retake

By Sarah Meece – “All things work for the good of those who love him.”  Romans 8:28 During a family Thanksgiving gathering, we can practically guarantee that someone will exclaim, “Hey everybody, why don’t we all get together for a nice family portrait!” There’s sure to be some moaning and

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This Is Not a Time to Give-Up!
Faith
Carol Doyel

This Is Not a Time to Give-Up!

By Carol Doyel – In a three-day training I attended on “A Journey to Transformation” presented by Larry Lane, based on extensive research work done by The Sentinel Group in Lynnwood Washington, one of the topics they covered was time, and the idea of “incrementalism.” The concept being that we

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God’s Wilderness Blessings

By Marion M. Pyle – There are times in the Christian life when we walk through a wilderness experience. God’s voice seems far away. We cannot turn back but have no clear vision for moving forward. The temptation to feel abandoned and despairing will be very real. This scenario in

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loneliness
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Loneliness and Isolation Can Kill Grandparents

Loneliness and isolation have some devastating side effects, other than just making the solo person feel uncomfortable. Being and/or feeling alone can cause a host of physical and emotional ills, and can even lead to an increased likelihood of death. In fact, social isolation raises mortality among elderly individuals by

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Fast Friends
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Fast Friends – New Book Release

By Suzanne Niles and Wendy Simpson Little – Two uniquely different women discover the powerful bond of friendship, fasting and prayer. Women desire genuine friendships from other women who will hold their concerns confidentially close to their heart, and offer tender commitment to support and guidance regarding those concerns.  Fast Friends

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Kay Arthur
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Tenacious Faith 2015 Fuels Up for its October Women’s Conference

Kay Arthur, Co-founder of Percept Ministries International, leads the pack of empowering speakers at the Tenacious Faith 2015 Women’s Conference on October 23 and 24 at Cornerstone Nashville. TFaithWomen.com. Tenacious Faith invites women of all ages across the U.S. to come experience a weekend of hope, inspiration, and spiritual refreshment.

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come back soon
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Barbara Kazdan

Come Back Soon

By Barbara Kazdan – They come. They go. They supercharge my life, then go back to theirs. We laugh, we talk – about things big and small. I sleep better knowing they’re under my roof. Mornings bring the warm, familiar company I miss. On the last day, sadness rumbles inside

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great 50th anniversary ideas
Faith & Relationships
Korie

50th Anniversary Gifts that Say I Love You

50 years of togetherness is a beautiful occasion for any couple. It is the celebration of a lifetime, of the love and companionship of two people who have persevered to celebrate a monumental celebration. Few couples are blessed to reach this stage of their life and marriage. Such a glorious occasion

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye
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4 Celebrity Inspired Wedding Themes

By Patrick Vernon – The fascinating thing about weddings is that different people have completely different ideas about what their perfect day will look like. While some long for lavish, over the top affairs with six-tiered cakes and dazzling diamond rings available from this website, others would prefer to keep

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Ellen Dolgen with mother, daughter and grand daughter
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Menopause Life Cycles and Loss

By Ellen Dolgen – On July 6th, I received that dreaded phone call. My beloved Mom passed away in Tucson, Arizona. Mom started having trouble breathing earlier in the day, and then at approximately 2 in the afternoon, just stopped breathing as she sat in her TV chair. She had

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Jane Fonda
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Jane Fonda Honored with 2015 Kirk Douglas SBIFF Award

A Night of Women Honoring Woman By Bonnie Carroll –   Two-time Oscar winning actress Jane Fonda was honored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the 10th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film this weekend at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara. Former recipients

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branded in Christ
Faith
Kim Chaffin

Branded in Christ

By Kim Chaffin – While driving home the other day, I saw a man walking toward his house with a pile of mail tucked under his arm. In his hands was an envelope he had hastily torn open to see what movie Netflix sent him. At 60 mph I knew

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spiritual warfare
Faith
Sarah Meece

Spiritual Warfare: Invasion of the Heart

By Sarah Meece – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might…to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.” ~Ephesians 6:10,16 (NIV) Over 2.5 million home intrusions are committed each year, one every 13 seconds, leaving homeowners with a vast array of emotions including losing

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don't even think about it
Faith
Carol Doyel

Don’t Even Think About It!

By Carol Doyel – As I was hiking the other day I came upon a sign (the feature image for this article), warning people of “Dangerous Conditions,” and from climbing over the fence which could lead to death by falling from the steep cliffs along the coastline. I found it interesting

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Faith
Heather Duzan

The Earth is Not Headed for DEstruction

It is Headed for REconstruction – And You Are a Major Player By Heather Duzan− Wow…I knew God would establish a clear communication channel when I removed myself from all my distractions…all my good intentioned, valuable, brilliant, self-righteous distractions… and I am hearing Him.   I have been listening to a

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Faith
Heather Duzan

Pastor Pope Francis – Leaving Those Red Shoes Behind

By Heather Duzan− Pope Francis traded in the traditional Red Shoes for simple brown ones.   This Pope moved out of the palace into an apartment.   This Pope refuses the levels of security past popes accepted. Pope Francis says “God is in charge of my life and I’m not afraid.”

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the danger of the three c's
Faith
Carol Doyel

The Danger of the Three C’s

By Carol L. Doyel – Months ago as I was praying the Lord showed me three things that I need to eliminate from my life, they all start with the letter “C” so I refer to them as the three C’s. As I was talking to my sister-in-law recently, she

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