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This weeks scriptural focus comes from Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

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This week’s scriptural focus comes from Isaiah 26:3

You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.

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When I first became a mother, I had no idea what it was going to be like.  I couldn’t imagine the amount of responsibility that I was going to feel for the lives of my children.  I went to a class for a few months that taught me a few things that I needed to know about taking care of my newborn baby.  I then acquired the “What to expect when you’re expecting book.”  However, that book stopped once the baby became one years old.  There have been other books and resources come out since then, b...

This week’s scriptural focus comes from Psalm 32:8-9

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.
Do not be like the horse or like the mule,
Which have no understanding,
Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle,
Else they will not come near you.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed in your decision making?  Perhaps you were at a place where life felt unbearable.  Have you ever experienced situations that threw you out of your comfort zone and left you wondering how you were supposed to handle life, live with joy, or even move forward?  If you know this feeling or have experienced it for only a short period of time, then you have also wondered how you could acquire the wisdom that you need to move forward in life.  You may not have contempl...

It’s that time of year again.  We are celebrating the birth of Christ, the love of family, and making sure that our hearts are merry and bright.  Still, let’s not forget all of the other things that we are doing.  We are decorating, planning, and shopping.  However, in the midst of everything that we are doing, we need to realize this one thing. ‘Tis the season to be wise. 

Why Now?

You might be wondering why we are looking at wisdom during the holiday season.  

Well, if we are honest with ou...

As a married woman of today, I’m sure that you’ve noticed the trend that I have noticed.  More people are getting divorced, separated, and remaining single.  There are more people encouraging us to take care of ourselves than there are inspiring us to nurture our marriages and relationships with our husbands.  People want us to be busy fulfilling our roles outside of the home, in ministry, and in the community, but often times the calling of wife goes without encouragement.  There are many re...

Every year, on Thanksgiving, families and friends await the special treats and favorite dishes that will meet them at the table of their Thanksgiving feasts.

As we prepare our hearts to celebrate one another and express our gratitude to God for our blessings, many of us are also busy in the kitchen, prepping the meal that our loved ones love the most.

If you are like me, though, you recognize a trend from the past. My family gets so excited about the evening or noontime meal that they wake up...

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

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This week on the Cultivating Life Wisdom Series, we are reading Proverbs chapter 1.  We are going to be learning what God says about obtaining wisdom and hearing from him.  We will also be looking at the purpose of Proverbs and understanding what God shows us about parenting.  

Are you willing to obtain wisdom from the Lord?  

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