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Choose Love + Giveaway!
I was thrilled when I was contacted to review Stormie Omartian’s new book Choose Love because she was one of the first Christian writers I ever read. The title also caught my attention. As a Christian living in this 2014 world, I often think about love (or lack thereof). To me, love is the most important “thing” to have, experience and give. Choose Love is broken down into three choices: 1. Choose to Receive God’s Love for You: Stormie writes, “Many people don’t really know God, so they don’t know His love. They know what good, bad, or erroneous things people have told them about God, but they don’t know…
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What Do You Want to See on Saturdays?
Unfortunately, I have decided to end Beauty Saturdays. The intent behind bringing the series on was to have fun, shorter content on Saturdays. Something not as heavy as the Tuesday/Thursday posts…something that doesn’t take as long to read. I still want to do that! And I really need your help figuring out what you would like to see! I was thinking about featuring a cute little picture with a quote on it…Like the one above (perfect for Devotional Diva, I thought!) from pinterest. I also thought I would maybe pose a question on Saturdays — something to think about. I don’t know. There are so many possibilities for what we could…
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Never Forget How Beautiful You Are
[Guest post by Alejandra Sanchez: Woo hoo! Our first poetry submission! I hope you enjoy, and can be inspired. Thanks, Alejandra!] Never forget how beautiful you are. God calls you special. This is just for you, with much love. Every woman should feel love. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. She walks humbly with her God clothed in His splendors’ light. She is a figurative godly woman hidden in Jesus Christ. She walks with glorious shoes with her head held…
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Why I don’t date men who are ‘willing’ to save sex for marriage
[Guest post by Arleen Spenceley: If you’re an unmarried Diva, this article will give you some pretty hard to argue with advice. Arleen’s writing on chastity is not something you read everyday. Even if you are married like me, this is something we should pass on to our friends, daughters, nieces and granddaughters.] “There’s something I need to tell you,” I said to a man on his couch in a Tampa apartment. He — then in his late 20’s and interested in me — nodded, and waited for me to say it. I, then in my early 20’s, breathed in before I did: “I’m saving sex for marriage.” I breathed out while he…
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Beauty Saturday: Jessica
[Guest post by Kimberly Asia Hall: Beauty Saturday is a new weekly feature that gives a little different take on “women sharing their stories.”] Client name: Jessica Location: Charlotte, NC Event: Evening party Marital Status: Single Occupation: Business owner I met Jessica during my time as an artist at MAC Cosmetics in Columbia, SC (Belk-Columbiana Centre). She owned a store not too far down from where the MAC counter was located. She always exuded such confidence and energy that was tranquilizing. I often wondered where so much strength and joy resided in such an overwhelmed business woman. Meeting Jessica reminded me of the scripture that states, “How can we thank…
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Living Waters: Freedom Begins
[Guest post by Susan Deborahs: When I became the editor of Devotional Diva, one of the big changes I made was regarding submissions. I wanted women to be able to share their stories in forms other than written posts, and this is the first video submission! (As a reminder, I am also making my own video devotionals on YouTube!) I hope that you enjoy this format and are encouraged by Susan’s story of finding Christ.] Susan Deborahs is a young and vibrant author (Living Waters) from London and serves at Expressions Of Worship church. She regularly blogs and shares her life experiences and lessons with the hope to empower, inspire and motivate…
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Gossip is Not a Harmless Sin
[Guest Post by Jenee Day: I honestly used to think gossiping was okay, even though I was a Christian. As I got older, I realized, like Jenee, gossip is not a harmless sin. Here’s why.] Today I contributed to the destruction of a relationship. Contributed is probably the wrong word. Comparing the relationship to a skyscraper being demolished, I would be the person who provided the explosives. Not directly, not intentionally, but with a little bit of ‘harmless’ sin. I was having a difficult day, and I called my friend to talk about it. Disclosure: Gossip is a sin I struggle with. It’s easy for me to rationalize and honestly,…
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Beauty Saturday: India
[Guest post by Kimberly Asia Hall: Welcome to the first official “Beauty Saturday” on Devotional Diva! Last week you were introduced to our new “Beauty Diva” and here is her first blog post! Every week, Asia will share the stories of women whose makeovers she has done!] Name: India I. Francis. Born: New Orleans, Louisiana Raised: Patterson, Louisiana. Occupation: Deposit Operations Representative & Entrepreneur Marital Status: Single “I was inspired to start my own business for a couple of reasons…first I’ve known for quite a while I am not destined to work for someone else for the rest of my life. I realized that God gifted me with a talent…
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The Scarless Pledge
[Guest post by Takiela Bynum: Do you struggle with self-harm? Are you ready to take the scarless pledge? So glad God brought Takiela to Devotional Diva to share this!] Some people cut for relief, I cut because I wanted to die. She’d taken several pain killers to prevent her from feeling any pain. Besides, she needed a backup plan in case the other thing didn’t work out. She located the vein, turned her head and quickly slid the razor across her flesh. She winced at the sharp sting. The warm ooze drizzled down her hand and left its trail on the hard wood floor. She climbed into bed and hoped for…
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Sink or Swim?
[Guest post by Sophia Reed: I hope you enjoy this inspiring story that shows no matter what, you can swim.] When I was 23 years old, I found myself in a situation that was going to change my life forever: I was going to be a mom. At 23 I was not doing bad for myself. I had a bachelor’s degree, my own place, and my own car; but I was far from being the ideal mother. My life up until that point consisted of living for myself, and although I considered myself a Christian, I was far from being Christlike, I still had a way to go in my…
