Category: spiritual growth
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Darling, What If You Can?
Has the phrase “I can’t” impacted you lately? If so, keep reading… Consider the following biblical passage: Luke 13: 10-17 English Standard Version (ESV) A Woman with a Disabling Spirit 10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She…
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Rebuild…
For about 6 (six) months now, God has been giving me illustration after illustration and visual after visual about rebuilding. I wanted to release this blog post earlier this month, but now I feel that it is time. I truly believe the Holy Spirit wants to encourage the hearts of His people at this particular…
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Women’s Retreat Reflection: The Choice to Rest…
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 So I did a thing… I spontaneously registered for a women’s retreat in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It was being hosted by Esther’s Daughters, Inc. One of my sisters…
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Letting Go…
As an avid walker, I am aware of the ups and downs of the journey that come with the territory. There are times that I walk several miles a day — for months at a time. And then there are times, that I “fall off” because of unexpected circumstances, a busier schedule, colder weather, etc.…
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Your God-Given Idea: The Power of Innovation…
If you’ve ever had an idea that would not only benefit you, but would make an impact in the lives of others – view the latest vlog… Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
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Take Joy… It’s Reaping Season…
New Jersey is full of a new harvest as healthy rains and abundant warmth/sunshine filled the early start of spring days. Typically, strawberries don’t fully bloom here in the Garden State until the month of June. However, we got the alert from our local farm that strawberries had arrived several weeks early. I had the…
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Beautiful Distractions…
The picture (taken March 2015) above documents an event that was very special to me as a woman, Bible Teacher, and ministry leader. A few dozen females attended from all parts of New Jersey. The subject was, “Lessons Learned in the Wilderness” and was applicable to womanhood, Christian lifestyle, spiritual growth, leadership, and more.There were…
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Making Decisions: What We Can Learn From the Woman Who Sat Under a Tree…
We all have decisions to make on a daily basis. Some decisions have less impact on the outcome of our day while some decisions are quite weighty and can seriously dictate the success of a matter in our lives. If you’re a mom, auntie, grandmother, mentor, female founder, or visionary who desires to decide, lead,…
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The Pace Of God…
And how often our peace is undone and unraveled when the pace of God is not up to our standards and expectations.
Keturah A. Ford 