An Attitude of Expectancy // Part 1
“His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him” (Exodus 2:4). Life is filled with uncertainty. If we let them, difficult...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Solid Rock or Bedrock? - Part 3
Once the bedrock was exposed, the foundation could then be built. Only then would it remain sturdy against the destructive rains and...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Solid Rock or Bedrock? - Part 2
As we continue together in this conversation on foundations, let's re-visit a familiar passage of Scripture where Jesus' words invite...
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Feb 15, 20212 min read
Solid Rock or Bedrock? - Part 1
When I was a kid, my sister, one of our dear friends, and I were exploring the woods near our friend’s home. We came across a patch of...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 10, 20213 min read
Am I Lavish With Jesus?
As I write this morning, I am aware of this unusual time of relative isolation, on-line meetings, and ever-changing news, I have...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 8, 20213 min read
Run to the Father
There is a beautiful song called Run to the Father, by Cody Carnes. You will be greatly encouraged if you listen to it. These are the...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 5, 20212 min read
The Rewarder of Those Who Seek Him // Part 3
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 3, 20212 min read
The Rewarder of Those Who Seek Him // Part 2
Have you ever heard the expression “stepping out in faith”? I have always been drawn towards challenges. I guess you would say I am a...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 1, 20212 min read
The Rewarder of Those Who Seek Him
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 29, 20213 min read
The Power of Love // Part 3
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 27, 20213 min read
The Power of Love // Part 2
I remember my first year of college longing to be included in one of the popular organizations on campus. Many in the group said that I...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 25, 20213 min read
The Power of Love
Excursion One “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). There are many struggles in...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
An Attitude of Expectancy
Life is filled with uncertainty. If we let them, difficult circumstances can shake our foundation, especially if we have built our sense...
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Jan 20, 20213 min read
How Should We Respond to Bad Reports
Every day the world news is full of distressing events. If we listen for hours to the reports of tragedies, wars, corruption, and the...
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Jan 15, 20211 min read
He Leads Me...
“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for...
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Jan 11, 20211 min read
A New Normal - A New Heart
None of us are exempt from the temptation to fall into hatred. When injustice falls on our doorstep, the enemy seizes this opportunity to...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Wonderful Counselor // Part 3
Part of my time is spent as a counselor. In order to not burn out, I have had to learn the balance of being compassionate and helpful,...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Wonderful Counselor // Part 2
One of my children has recently been studying about the former slave trade in America in the 1800’s. I was praising God that this...
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Jan 4, 20212 min read
Wonderful Counselor // Part 1
And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” - Isaiah 9:6 When you think of a counselor,...
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Jan 1, 20212 min read
Almighty God // Part 3
Let’s go back to the first four words in Psalm 91:1 to see what our part is in order to experience protection, security and rest from...
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Dec 31, 20202 min read
Almighty God // Part 2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” - Psalm 91:1 We see in the Old Testament that...
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Dec 30, 20202 min read
Almighty God // Part 1
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” - Psalm 91:1 When I was six years old, my...
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Dec 25, 20202 min read
Expect the Unexpected // Excursion 3
“And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her...
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Dec 24, 20202 min read
Expect the Unexpected // Excursion 2
Have you ever tried to put yourself in Mary’s shoes? She was part of a poor and devout Jewish family. She was engaged to be married to a...
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