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Published May 9, 2009

Sacrifices of a Mom

by Vonette Bright
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Christian DevotionalThe trio “BarlowGirl� shares God’s love with others through their music. 

But what some don’t realize are the sacrifices Mrs. Barlow made for her daughters.

One of them was questioned about who had touched her life most for Christ.  It was her mother. 

Mrs. Barlow made personal sacrifices to home school her daughters. 
Today, she’s both mom and manager. 

She encourages them in regular Bible study and prayer. 
She addresses anything she sees in them that she knows is not of God. 
Because of one mom’s Godly priorities, thousands today hear about God’s love. 

Be encouraged, dear one, if you’re called to make a Godly sacrifice. 
God can use it to change lives for eternity. 
For Mrs. Barlow and maybe for you too, being a mom is truly a full-time, spiritual calling by God.

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Published May 1, 2009

Finding Hope at Salvation Army

by Vonette Bright
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“But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,� Psalm 33:18

Judy grew up surrounded by dirty concrete and smelly trash in a big city. 

Now she had two children of her own and no help to pay bills.  She had a few small jobs, but her family was often left alone.  Judy lost all hope.  She wanted her misery to end.

Then, one evening, she heard singing from the Salvation Army Mission.  Spontaneously, she walked into the center and began singing along. 

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she heard a message of hope and God’s love for the first time in her life.

That night, Judy asked Jesus into her life.  Joy filled her heart.  People offered to help solve her problems.  Judy felt alive for the first time in years.

Dear friend, in the name of Jesus, take time today to help someone in need.

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Published April 18, 2009

Mentoring Mansion

by Vonette Bright
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“And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”
Isaiah 57:14

Devi Titus’ life passion is ministering to women.
She and her husband Larry retired after completing forty years of pastoral ministry.
But God wasn’t finished with them yet!  Oh no!

Devi had dreamed of mentoring women in creative home management and vital relationship skills.
Yet they encountered tremendous obstacles when trying to purchase a mansion for this purpose.
They continued to pray.  And God fleshed out His ideas in Devi’s mind for the Mentoring Mansion.

It’s “Where Christian women’s mindsets, invaded by feminism,
would be restored to the plum line of biblical truth.
Now countless women are making their homes havens of peace and sanctuaries of love.�

Dear one, the task was difficult, but God overcame the obstacles.
He can do the same for your Godly passion.

Devi Titus: www.MentoringMansion.com

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Published January 19, 2009

Parental Impossibilities

By Vonette Bright
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“Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.� Proverbs 3:5&6

Cathy knew there was something wrong.
Even though her daughter Becky was an adult and lived out of state, Cathy still had a mother’s instinct.
Their last phone conversation left her unsettled.

She soon discovered Becky had an extramarital affair.  Her husband threatened divorce.

Cathy so wanted to save Becky from the sorrow and suffering ahead. 
But she couldn’t.

Most of all, Cathy longed to see her daughter receive Jesus into her
heart and life.

She couldn’t MAKE that happen either.  So this burdened mother prayed.

Oh, dear friend, there are limitations to what you can do for your children.

So recognize your limitations, share God’s love at every opportunity, and pray daily for them.

In God’s timing you will see results.  
Becky is now telling others how Christ saved her marriage!

Question:  Do you have a situation in your family which looks impossible?  
Place it in the Lord’s hands.

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Published November 23, 2008

Can’t Stop with One

By Vonette Bright
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Remember the TV commercial for potato chips that challenged:
“Bet you can’t eat just one.”
That’s what Steve Brown said to an audience recently.
Telling others about Jesus  you just can’t stop with one.  (SMILE)

Jay was there when he heard Steve speak on evangelism.
He wanted to begin telling others right away.
So together, Steve and Jay approached a distraught man on the beach.
Now it was winter and the driver had his heater on and windows rolled up.
But they knocked on the window and the man was curious enough to listen.
Steve presented the FOUR SPIRITUAL LAWS http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/4laws/law0.html to him and he prayed to invite Christ into his life.
The man had been there to commit suicide!  Now he had eternal life.

Yes, friend, the first time you tell someone about Jesus is memorable.  But don’t stop with just one!

Approaching God: Accepting the Invitation to Stand in the Presence of God
by Steve Brown http://www.keylife.org

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Published October 4, 2008

From a Survivor

By Vonette Bright
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 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.� Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

Victoria Johnson was only eight years old when she was repeatedly abused by her own father.

She represents just one of the 39 million here in the U.S. who’ve survived sexual abuse.

In high school Victoria joined the chorus, where God placed a friend in her life.  The girl’s father pastored a local church.  One Sunday he invited the school choir to sing.  And this was the moment Victoria’s life began to change!  God’s word was a soothing touch to her troubled heart.  That day she prayed and invited Christ into her life.  This was her first step to becoming more than a survivor!  Victoria was transformed!  Old things passed away—all things becoming new!

God’s Word says, “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.� 

Victoria Johnson is the founder of PICI, Protecting Innocent Children, Inc., a nonprofit ministry to sexually abused children and their families: www.protectinginnocentchildren.org
And also the author of Children and Sexual Abuse. 

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