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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” Heb. 12:1-2a (NIV) Have you heard the joke about how to eat an elephant? In some ways that fits very nicely with the lessons I’ve learned about goals. Understanding goal-setting has equipped me with the tools I need to achieve the purpose God has for me. By breaking down my goals into smaller, achievable bites I am able to move little byRead More →

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“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Cor. 10:5) I think the number one killer of dreams is procrastination. I must admit, I am a sufferer of this dreaded form of negativism. How about you? Do you struggle with procrastination? I believe we delight the Devil when we fall for his old line, “Just do it later.”  One of our key verses in the Goals study this week is found in 2 Corinthians 10:5. This verse tells us to tear down those ideas, reasonings, thoughtsRead More →

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“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39, NKJV I know you. Tossing, turning. Mind racing. Anxious and afraid. I know you. Broken, beaten. Alone, despairing. Self-debasing. I know you. Young eyes staring. Hurting, hiding. Heart is tearing. I know you. Dreams dying. Shaking. Crying. “Hush, Hush, child, it’ll be okay.” Wonder if you’re lying. I was you. Now, I know Him. A Man of sorrows. Despised and rejected for my tomorrows. I know Him. Acquainted with grief. Wounded for me. My burdens relieved. I know Him. Bruised for my iniquity.Read More →

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For all you P31 She Speaks sisters I wanted to share my experience at She Speaks 2012. I was blessed to have this article run earlier this year on Everyday Life at Proverbs 31 Ministries. I trust you were blessed at She Speaks 2013. I am excited to see what the Lord is doing in the lives of his P31 women. He Speaks “The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (I Sam. 3:10) Have there ever been times in your life when you knew the Lord was calling youRead More →