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About a tree…The following was written by Moses, as told to him by God...generations and generations before Jesus' birth.Genesis 2:9  And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 2 16 And the LORD God commanded the man

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Rethinking: Maybe God doesn’t want success for me.Today we are fasting from the thought that says, “Maybe I'm not supposed to be successful.”  I’m guessing that if you really honest with yourself, you can think back to a time when you have pondered this very thought.  Perhaps you found yourself thinking it today.  Maybe it was at some moment of deep depression or utter frustration.  Guess what?

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Day 3 of the THINK fast:Rethinking: Will I ever get ahead?Today’s fast excites me! It is going to be a big challenge, but only because it is SO relevant to what so many of us actually feel about ourselves. I believe, if you can get this part of the fast ingrained in your being, you are on your way to true victory.My girlfriend called me last Friday and actually said, “Sometimes it feels like I

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Rethink: My changes won’t last. The whole point of this fast is to change our minds.  Changing our actions, like starting a healthy new habit, or giving up a bad one, is ineffective unless we change our minds first.  The idea behind this fast is to abstain from thoughts that contradict what God’s Word says about us, and allow the Truth to transform (change) our minds (see Romans 12:2).  This

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Rethinking: I can’t change.In most fasts, people abstain from eating or some other activity.  Our fast is a daily fast from particular poisonous thoughts. The Lie: I can’t change. Today’s fast is from the thought or internal lie that says, “I can’t change.”Have you ever been in an argument with someone and at last they finally concede by saying, “Well, this is the way I am. It’s is how I have

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Memory Verse: Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. –Proverbs 16:3 Changing your thinking can truly change your life, your environment, your relationships, your finances, your family…and YOU.  There is so much power in our thoughts: the power to create, the power to destroy, the power to tear down, the power to build up, the power to have faith, and the power to

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Hello, DIVAS! I've missed you.  So much has happened in my life since my last post, that I could fill several days'entries, just updating you on the many undeserved blessings God has poured into my life. As a few of you may know, for a little over a year, I was living with my two children in my mother's cramped one bedroom condo, struggling to figure out my next step, after leaving my husband

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"Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD.--Isaiah 66:9 The remarkable thing about labor pains is that they are both tremendously painfully, and yet so easily forgotten.  The joy of finally seeing that beautiful baby, the one you dreamed of for months, maybe longer, far outweighs the pain. Talk to any woman who has given birth and they will wear their delivery story

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You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 15:16 The Bible uses the word fruit or fruitful over and over to refer to a return, God’s spiritual return on his investment in us.  Nowhere is this better expressed than in Isaiah chapter 5, verses 1-4: Isaiah 5 1 I will sing

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Divas of the Divine--Spirit SnackAbove all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.--Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Today, as I was reading my daily Proverb (Proverbs Chapter 4), I came across this verse, admonishing us all to GUARD OUR HEARTS. I paused here, and had to consider, what the author may have meant in his warning.Love LockdownOn the surface, I imagined that it was a warning

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Divas of the Divine--Spirit Snack"I just want to move, so I can finally have Peace!" my friend sighed in desperation.How you ever felt that way? Like you just needed to move away or change something in your life, so you can have peace?Maybe your office is a place filled with tension, politics and back-biting. Or maybe your family is constantly quarreling and full of contempt for each other.

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Divas of the Divine--Spirit Snack“Kids are so lucky,” I heard my best friend sigh into the phone receiver. “They don’t have to worry about money and bills…their lives are so carefree. When I was a kid and a teenager, I never worried about finances.” I had this conversation with my girlfriend just last week, but this wasn’t the first time. I usually just listen to her talk and insert words

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Divas of the Divine--Spirit SnackFor a while, I have had this question on my heart: We are Christians, yes, but are we true followers of Christ?The question seems simple enough on the surface, and many would assume, if you call yourself a Christian, that this implies you are following Christ. But no, I think Jesus was being very literal when he commanded that we follow him.Over and over again,

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Divas of the Divine--Spirit SnackThe Hope of Christmas This December, I purposely took time to enjoy some family television with my two kids, ages three and six. I wanted to share with them some of the holiday programming that I once enjoyed as a child, programs like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and A Christmas Carol. The programs were clean family fun, warm-hearted, but not

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDivas,Lately I have been pondering God's glory. What is it? How can I reflect it in my daily actions and interactions? How can I see it and recognize it from day to day? What about even in the worst circumstances? One of my good friends is going through one of the toughest times in her entire life. I want so much to console her or offer the right words of

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Divas, As some of you have no doubt noticed, we are moving into a new direction with Divas of The Divine. Actually, we will be doing the same things; encouraging you with God's Word, praying with you and for you and sharing our personal faith experiences. For some time, however, God has burdened my spirit to become more serious in my study of His Word, for 2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Do your best

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Divas of the Divine: What We BelieveThe following statements summarize non-negotiable truths by which our Christian faith and the Divas of The Divine ministry stand. Our beliefs are rooted in God's infallible Word, and Scriptural references are noted.1. We believe that Jesus Christ is “the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)2. We believe that “salvation is found in no one else, for

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDivas,Prioritizing our time and getting rest are so important to our Christian walks. We hardly ever get encouraged to take time for ourselves, but even Christ did this. In our earnest desire to please God (and others) we often get stressed out, overwhelmed, and tired. The Word says in Galations 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDear Divas,It is noble to yearn to do and be BIG things for the Lord. 1 Kings 8 says: 17 "My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 18 But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a temple for my Name, you did well to have this in your heart.Like David, we may yearn to do

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDear Divas,I love this devotional. How many times do we have those "Why me, God?" moments. I recall a time in my marriage, when my husband and I were struggling financially. We were just starting out, and I was young in the faith. Money was so tight in those days, that I once bought a week's groceries with $11.00 (I prayed in tears before going inside the

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalLadies, Is your desire to do good, but your actions often the opposite?I was speaking to a friend yesterday. It was a hard conversation for me, for I had to confront her about the sin in her life. These are never easy conversations, but I heard from the Lord while interceding for her, and I was directed to share God's Word with her in love. When we talked,

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDear Divas, This is Part Two to Katie's story. It is amazing what God can do for us, when we open up and share our faith stories for His Glory. If you have never written down the story of your struggles and how God helped you overcome, make time to do it this week. You never known when God might place someone in your path who needs to hear it. With big love,

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDear Divas, The below story of Katie really touched me. It is exceptionally hard when a child suffers. Katie was understandably ashamed of her scars. Our scars, whether emotional or physical make us different. Many times we do not want to be different or unique. Maybe our scars are embarrassing to us. We may not to share the pain of our pasts with

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDearest Divas,Whether you are married, newly unmarried, single, or planning to marry, thanksgiving is something we MUST work at. I am married, and though my husband is not perfect (nor am I), I am thankful that God has placed him in my life. The interested thing about being thankful is that it banishes discontent. How many times have you complained about

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Divas of the Divine Daily DevotionalDear Divas:If any of you know me, you will know that this posts, by Glynnis Whitwer, could have easily have been from me. we are two peas in a pod. I have always been business minded/career oriented. To me, sucess in the workplace equaled success in life. So much was my slant towards business, that on my high school graduation, my parents bought me a sleek

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