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Spend Time Profitably
Timing is essential to everything that we do. One minute late and we miss the bus. Another hour-long meeting and we miss the after-school...

Marilynn James
Aug 12, 20212 min read


Navigating Life
The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud. He provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This...

Marilynn James
Aug 6, 20211 min read


Incubating Our Dreams
Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know...

Marilynn James
Jul 30, 20212 min read


Frustration
Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us...

Marilynn James
Jul 21, 20211 min read


Regrets
Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully resist] and stand your ground in the evil day [of...

Marilynn James
Jul 15, 20212 min read


Peace!
May grace (God's favor) and peace - perfect well-being, all necessary good, all spiritual prosperity, and freedom from fears and...

Marilynn James
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Independence - A Desired Path
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom], 2...

Marilynn James
Jul 1, 20211 min read


Make Quality Decisions
If you do what the Lord wants, He will make certain each step you take is sure, Psalm 37:23. I am observing that we all have multiple...

Marilynn James
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Father's Day Greetings!
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous," Proverbs...

Marilynn James
Jun 15, 20211 min read


Problem-solving: Don't Get Stuck!
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed, Proverbs 15:22. We all make determinations about our plans before...

Marilynn James
Jun 9, 20211 min read


Fear or Forward?
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound...

Marilynn James
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Remembering...
Today, we remember those who were lost as they served in the military. They fought for freedom. This is not a tangible thing that we can...

Marilynn James
May 29, 20211 min read


What's in Our Heart?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full, John 10:10. I often...

Marilynn James
May 25, 20211 min read


Mothers: Extraordinary Gifts
“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all, Proverbs 31:29.” This week we celebrate mothers, step-moms, adoptive moms,...

Marilynn James
May 12, 20211 min read


National Day of Prayer
Today is the National Day of Prayer. We can pray for our nation, leaders, pastors/churches, families, workplaces, schools -...

Marilynn James
May 6, 20211 min read


Influence: Use It Effectively
Paul advised them, saying, "men, I perceive that this voyage will end in disaster and much loss, not only of the cago and ship, but also...

Marilynn James
Apr 29, 20212 min read


Spring Forward!
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I will even...

Marilynn James
Apr 22, 20211 min read


Bear Fruit in Life
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but...

Marilynn James
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Grateful for New Mercy!
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are "new every morning"; great is your...

Marilynn James
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Handling Lemons in Life?
When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he...

Marilynn James
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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