Joyce Tilney
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Why Satan Hates It When You Wear Spirit-Designed Clothes
When people walk on the red carpet, the question is always asked, “Whose are you wearing?” People are identified by the designer of their clothes. Unfortunately, after the big night, the clothes no longer have any significance. The world tries to copy the clothes, and the uniqueness is lost in the counterfeit. The master designer …
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Bear This Truth in Mind When You Hate How You Look
Body image and weight issues are two of the most overwhelming issues a person deals with daily. We receive constant reminders on billboards, radio, TV and in the news about what our body should look like and how we are to act. One day we are to be superwoman—the next day, Suzy Homemaker. We soon …
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Why Satan’s Attacks Against You Seem More Ferocious Than Ever
I hear so many Christians say, “I’m under attack!” as though they were surprised. As a Christian, born again by the Spirit of God, you were translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. You entered a war zone! Yes, you live in a constant state of war between evil and good, God …
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No Food Tastes As Good As This
Does God care about your weight? He definitely cares about your body. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Paul is sending a blessing and an admonition to believers: “May the very God of peace sanctify you completely. And I pray to God that your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our …
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The Missing Ingredient to Lasting Weight Loss That Secular Programs Just Don’t Get
Body image and weight issues are two of the most overwhelming personal topics in our world today. Information abounds in the world about the danger of being overweight. Every day we see another “magic cure” for the problem. So what is the problem? We are intelligent, educated people, so why does this problem seem to …
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Your Kingdom Worth Can’t Be Determined by This
Body image and weight issues are two of the most overwhelming issues a person deals with daily. We have constant reminders on the billboards, radio, TV and in the news as to what our body should look like and how we are to act. One day we are to be superwoman and the next, Suzy …
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The Effect Words Have on Your Eating Habits
“The devil wants you fat!” When I read these words, they pierced my heart. These words were a jolt to my mind. It became very real to me in that moment what was going on in my life. I hate the devil, and the last thing I wanted was to please him. The Holy Spirit …
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Crucial Habits That Open Your Spiritual Ears to God’s Will
Over and over I hear, “I just want to know God’s will for my life.” but the will of God is not complicated. When you are born again, the desire to do His will becomes part of your nature. As you grow in your relationship with the Lord, His will for your life becomes a …
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One Simple Way to Guard Against Satan’s Ancient Deception
Eve had her time in the Garden. Now it’s your time in the Garden. Jesus came to redeem us and to restore what Adam and Eve lost there. Paul made a statement that grabbed my attention: “But I fear that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, so your minds might be led …
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Breaking the Fierce Bondage of Body Obsession
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to God, which is …
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The Best Way for a Believer to Live Heart Healthy
Our bodies are truly amazing. Artists have tried to capture the beauty of the human body for years. The human body puzzles doctors and scientists, and every day they discover more truth about the human body. The human brain designed by God and placed in our head is far beyond medical comprehension. God designed a …
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Why Many Christians Never Taste the Abundant Life Jesus Promised
Have you ever been like me, thinking, “What is going on?” I love the Lord, go to church and study the Word, but sometimes things just don’t seem to click. Jesus promised us an abundant life. He told us to be of good cheer, He had overcome the world. One day as I was meditating …
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Key Scriptures to Free You From Fear and Despair
Let not your heart be troubled! These were some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples. I love reading chapters 14-17 of John. Some scholars think these are words spoken to the disciples at the Last Supper. I know that Jesus is pouring out His heart to the disciples knowing that He would …
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This Spiritual Stronghold Can Make You Physically Sick
Our bodies are truly amazing. Artists have tried to capture the beauty of the human body for years. The human body puzzles doctors and scientists, and every day they discover more truth about the human body. The human brain designed by God and placed in our head is far beyond medical comprehension. God designed a …
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Watch What Happens When You Surrender This Addiction to the Lord
Body image and weight issues are two of the most overwhelming issues a person deals with on a daily basis. We have a constant reminder on billboards, radio, TV and in the news that obesity is an epidemic in the United States. For those struggling with weight problems, much of this information just adds to …
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