Expect the Unexpected // Excursion 1
“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Oct 26, 20203 min read
Mystery Solved!
I started liking mystery stories from a young age. I read many of the Nancy Drew books (okay, I am showing my age now!), and even read my...
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Oct 16, 20203 min read
God Is Self-Sufficient
Have you ever had a relationship that drained your energy? If we are not careful, we can cross boundaries and take responsibilities for...
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
Our Faithful God
As I walked my dog this morning, I was once again struck by the beauty of the Autumn season. Brilliant orange, yellow, and red leaves....
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Oct 7, 20203 min read
A Woman of Destiny
When I was in my 20’s, God opened my eyes to realize that I am a woman of destiny. I surrendered my life to live for God’s purposes, not...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Sweet Surrender // Part 2
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your...
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Sep 28, 20202 min read
Sweet Surrender
The word “surrender” conjures up many feelings within us. For some, it brings up terror for it means giving up control and entrusting...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Sep 23, 20202 min read
What Lens Are You Looking Through // Part 2
Paul expanded on Jesus’ teaching on eternal perspective. He says, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21)....
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Sep 21, 20202 min read
What Lens Are You Looking Through?
The lens that people most commonly neglect is the “long distance lens.” Developing an eternal perspective is both difficult and...
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
No Pain, No Gain!
Since I was thirteen years old, I wanted to perfect my athletic skills enough to be a part of the United States field hockey or lacrosse...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Not Why, But How
The story of Joseph’s suffering and God’s redeeming hand takes place in Genesis 37-50. He experienced great pain as his own brothers sold...
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Sep 4, 20203 min read
Unswerving Faith // Part 3
Excursion Three- “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read
Unswerving Faith // Part 2
Excursion Two- Stephen was chosen by the apostles to be one of seven men who would serve the Lord by caring for the many physical needs...
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Aug 31, 20203 min read
Unswerving Faith
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). Excursion One- Think about this word...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Aug 24, 20204 min read
The Meaning of Life
I have been having one of those months, where life is a bit mundane. No holidays, no vacations, no traveling for my job, no public...
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Aug 21, 20203 min read
Strength to the Weary // Part 3
“But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the Lord will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard” (Isaiah...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Aug 19, 20203 min read
Strength to the Weary // Part 2
“Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God’” (Isaiah 40:27)?...
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Aug 17, 20203 min read
Strength to the Weary
“Some faced jeers and flogging while still others were chained and put in prison. Many were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put...
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
An Attitude of Expectancy
“His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him” (Exodus 2:4). Life is filled with uncertainty and unpleasant surprises....
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Aug 3, 20203 min read
Identity
"I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of...
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jul 27, 20202 min read
The Bread of Life
When the disciples reached the other side of the sea, they realized that they had forgotten to bring bread. Jesus said to them, “Watch...
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Jul 24, 20202 min read
Precious in My Sight // Part 3
When I was a little girl, I had a Great Uncle give me a sweet teddy bear whom I named Kenny Bear. I slept with Kenny Bear every night....
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Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Precious in My Sight // Part 2
Let’s take a look at this very powerful verse in Isaiah 43:4. “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you.”...
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Jul 20, 20202 min read
Precious in My Sight // Part 1
Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you"-Isaiah 43:4a On a scale of 1 to 100%, 1 being “not at all” and...
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