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Step to the Side – She Said

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But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” Jude 1:9

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Joseph didn’t have a chance. There was no pleasing his associates in the firm. Their habit was to browbeat one another; throw insults and lies. What Joseph saw was a firm falling apart from partners who blamed everyone else for their mishaps.

“It’s all your fault. The company isn’t moving ahead because of you. You’re a detriment to the firm.”

Joseph felt sick. He knew he’d worked hard in the firm, studying, bringing cases before hard judges and winning them but when his associates accused him of being a detriment, he shook his head and walked away.

I’m a peacemaker (and not the one that wears black leather jackets). I’ve never handled conflict well and it’s me who falls in the rubble of those whose opinion weighs heavier. Oh, I state my opinion, make suggestions, but if I’m attacked from the opposition, I tend to walk away. There have been times I’ve felt anger boil beneath the surface as others have hurled insults and hurtful insinuations. My thoughts are, this isn’t my battle, it’s God’s. He knows if I’m right or wrong and in Him I find the protection I need to withstand the attacks.

Even Michael the archangel understood the battle was God’s. He could have let loose with lightening fast accusations against Satan and probably have been in the right, but he didn’t. He stepped to the side and said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

It’s hard for us to walk away from a fight. Our nature leads us to defend our honor regardless of whether we’re right or wrong. I walked away from the hardest battle in my life and chose to say nothing while others made their own decisions about the situation. Folks waited for me to retaliate, but I didn’t. It wasn’t my battle.

There’s something to be said about the archangel’s example in his war of words with Satan. He showed us that even though he may have had just cause, it was God’s place to rebuke.

Walking away from the battle I faced was the best decision I’ve ever made. Think about your battles and your words then step to the side and let God take control.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God?

Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

Prodigal? Me? – She Said

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Prodigal? ME? – She Said

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

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“We’re all prodigals, aren’t we?”

The Sunday morning message blared from the television. I dropped a tissue into the trash. My head throbbed and my body ached from the flu and I wasn’t sure I could listen to this hell-fire and damnation preacher scream at me. Chills crawled up my arms as the country pastor slammed his hand on the pulpit. “It’s true. We are all prodigals.”

I covered my head with the pillow, wishing I could will the remote into my hand. I’m not a prodigal. Not by any means. I pray every day and try to be the person God wants me to be; honest, truthful, loving. No. I’m not a prodigal.

There might have been a time I wandered but never very far. Maybe I questioned, but not very hard. Things were…well…status quo. My love for Christ never faltered…it just wasn’t pressing.

I sat straight up in the bed.

“Oh my gosh. I was a prodigal.”

Sometimes our view of God becomes so skewed by the world we wander away, searching for anything that might fill the void in our lives; never seeing the loving God who waits.

I was raised in the church and though my love for Christ never died, I succumbed to the world for a time…searching. At thirty-six I sat teaching a young adult Sunday school class. “How active are you in Christ’s life?” I asked. Then it hit me. Not very, but He was certainly active in mine. I was a prodigal. That was the turning point in my Christian life. I grasped hold of what I’d been taught and crawled home.

Solomon understood we eventually return to what we are taught. It never really leaves us, we just shove it away for a time. His words were not only a warning but an encouragement to parents. Teach them and they will not turn from it. We have sons who, like me for a time, search to fill the void. They’ve been raised beneath the wing of Christ. They’re fine young men and though their love for Christ has not died…they wander. We pray daily they will remember and not turn from the love of Christ but become active in Him again.

Raise them up in the ways of Christ. A time will come when they wander and seek. Eventually what they’ve been taught will resurface. God will work in their prodigal hearts and they will become active in Him. My job? To pray without ceasing.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

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Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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100 Reasons for Integrity – She Said

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One Hundred Reasons for Integrity – She Said

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 NIV

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It looked like a $1 bill under the seat in front of me. I slid my foot forward and snagged the bill pulling it toward my fingers. “Well, look at that. A $1.00…woah…$100 dollar bill.” Wow, I thought, this could reimburse part of my airfare.

It would have been nice but it wasn’t my money. I guessed man in front of me dropped it so Imotioned to flight attendant. “Is the man in the seat in front of me coming back?”

She glanced to the rear of the plane. “I think that’s him back there.”

I opened my fist and exposed the money. “I think he lost this.”

The flight attendant’s eyes widened. “I’ll ask.” She to walked to the man and immediately he began to pat his trousers and poke in his jacket pocket. Within minutes he stood next to me in the plane.

“The flight attendant said you found something that belonged to me.”

I grinned. “Can you identify the object?”

“I believe his name is Benjamin Franklin.” I slipped the $100 bill into his hand.

“Thank you so much. You could have kept that you know.”

“It wasn’t mine to keep.” He sat in the seat across the aisle and we chatted for most of the flight. Just before we deplaned, I gave him a business card. “Join the devotions. You’ll enjoy them.”

The writer of Proverbs penned a wealth of wisdom for us to glean. Some, simple common sense and others solid life standards. He reminded us integrity walks securely and dishonestly catches up. But the walk of integrity is not a hop, skip and a jump. It’s wrought with temptations that are sometimes much easier to grasp than not. I could have kept the money and never uttered a word but it was a matter of integrity. I had an idea who the money belonged to and keeping it was as good as stealing.

The man walked away and I sang Que sera sera then waved goodbye to an easy $100. I could have kept it and no one would have been the wiser. Months later a letter came to our ministry mail box. Inside, a business card and a check for $100 along with a sticky note . “100 reasons for integrity. Use as you see fit.”

It wasn’t hard to see the joy of walking in integrity. The reward far exceeded the $100 check. It carried with it the thrill of knowing God was pleased.

When you’re tempted to walk the crooked path, choose integrity. Your reward may not be 100 reasons for integrity but the joy and pleasure you bring to the Father is well worth the choice.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God?

Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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On My Honor – She Said

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On My Honor

Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise. Ephesians 6:2 NIV

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She slipped a paper under my arm and grinned. “Wanna buy some cookies?”

I lifted my hand and extended three fingers. “On my honor, I will try: to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.”

The little girl’s mouth flew open.

“What?” I said. “I graduated from the Girl Scouts. Of course I’ll buy cookies.” I wasn’t sure if she was more impressed I knew the Girl Scout Promise or that I’d bought cookies…either way I had her attention.

My mom was, bar none, the best Girl Scout leader ever. She taught us more than I could have ever imagined—from cooking, to emergency skills, to survival hiking. She was the ultimate in leadership.

The first thing Mom taught us as Brownie Scouts was the Girl Scout Promise. She didn’t just teach us the words or the habit of reciting it each week; Mom taught us what “On my honor” really means.

As a Girl Scout leader, Mom made sure every girl who wanted to go to church got to go. It was a common thing for her to pick up girls weekly and take them to our church. Mom taught us to honor our parents with our words and our actions. Kids respected her, admired her, and always found a place under her wing.

My mother is a master quilter and recently she completed a quilt she’d started over forty years ago—a troop quilt with the silhouettes of each girl she’d mentored through the years. As I stood admiring it, I realized what an honor it was to call her my mother, my friend, and my Girl Scout leader, and I wondered if I had honored her appropriately in my life.

Through her guidance, over seventy-five girls were impacted and to this day, many of them still ask about her, love her, and honor her with the example of values she taught them as children.

Paul instructed the Ephesians in the ways of a Christian home. He preached to everyone, “Honor your father and mother…it comes with a promise that your earthly life will be good.” How right he still is today.

I’m proud of my mother and even when I don’t agree with her, I honor her above all else because she is my mother and her love for me is immense, her guidance direct, and her ways godly. Because of her, I am who I am.

I smiled as the little Brownie Scout be-bopped away with the success of a cookie sale. My prayer for her is that her Girl Scout leader is the ultimate godly leader my mom is.

When I honor my mother, I honor Christ. So I offer you this challenge…On my honor, I will try…won’t you?

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

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Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Life isn’t Fair – She Said

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When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Matthew 2:16 NIV

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“What a rip!” My son wasted no time in forming judgment. “That’s not fair. Not fair at all.” And he was right.

We sat stunned as a national news story hit our local television newscast. Sixteen-year-old, Wes Leonard, of Fennville, Michigan died on the court after shooting the winning lay-up for his high school basketball team and sending them to the play-offs.

One moment there were cheers of joy and in an instant, silence…dead silence. The teen who’d rushed down the court, giving his all, now lay dead from an enlarged heart.

“How sad.” I said. “The kid was a hero and he never got the opportunity to bask in the moment. Why does life seem so unfair?”

After the Magi heeded their warning not to revisit Herod so they made the trek home via a different route. They had no idea the repercussion their decision would make. Their obedience led Herod into a rage that ultimately resulted in the death of hundreds of baby boys. Unsure which baby was the Christ, Herod condemned them all to death.

I’ve yet to fully understand why life is so unfair. It’s easy to blame God for the bad things that happen but is He really to blame? Dale Tackett, teacher and author of The Truth Project, says it best. “It’s a cosmic battle being fought on a daily basis.”

For every spiritual win scored, Satan strikes back and those who strive to do what is right and good, become collateral damage in the war. Perhaps this is why God never promised walking in the light would be easy. It’s not that the God of the Universe expects our obedience then punishes us for doing it…it’s that Lucifer lies in wait.

We may not understand the collateral damage of a spiritual or cosmic war, nor do we grasp the greater good of the will of God. Often all we see is the sadness left in the wake of obedience, success and honesty.

We each have numbered days. Do not waste them. Be a hero like Wes Leonard by doing your best in everything you do. Earthly rewards are awesome but eternal rewards by far outweigh the temporal. Life isn’t fair, but heaven is.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God?

Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion
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Happy New Year for What is to Come – Cindy Sproles

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We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.
2 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV)

Once more it fell. The crystal ball slowly descended over Time Square in New York and I’m guilty. I watch every year as this $2 million dollar, 12-foot wide, 11,875 pound, Waterford crystal-covered hunk, drops 400 feet while we shout the ten-second count down.

I’m amazed at the mindset of people standing in Time Square, chest-to-back, jumping up and down, screaming Happy New Year, only to wake up the next morning and complain about the year that lies ahead. We’re a fickle sort, aren’t we? (If I continue like this, I’ll be accused of preaching, so I’ll crawl off the soap box and return to the point).

Last year folks were instructed to be politically correct – “Happy Holidays.” This year we heard, “Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah” all in one breath. Retail sales were up 4.5% over last year and personal spending went up .01% while wages, oddly enough, fell .01%. Again, I reiterate…we’re fickle.

Still, we’re brought together…united during the holidays. For a instant, time freezes and people rejoice as a group. They celebrate what has gone and what is to come.

Paul was a Christ-made man. Stricken along the road, he was blinded only to be restored after his supernatural encounter with Christ. He went from Christian killer to Christian maker and he was saddened when he had to continually defend the authority given to him by Christ. He rejoiced in what was past in his life and praised what was to come. Even as he gently rebuked the Corinthians for their demeaning remarks of his ability, Paul prayed for them to be fully restored in Christ. He prayed for what was to come.

Though we are a country who could brag about all she has done for others, we are weak in Christ. The very foundation this country was built upon was those seeking a place where they could worship God without worry. Not any god, but God Almighty. We’ve slowly justified the deterioration of God’s church and allowed it to become anyone’s choice as opposed to only His.

So, as we enter into 2012 (two years past the Space Odyssey), we come together to celebrate the birth of another year. Like Paul, I am glad when I am weak for I know He is grooming me for better things, but I pray we will be fully restored.

Welcome in a new year and mount up as on wings of eagles. Wear the armor of God and march ahead. Rejoice for what is behind you and give praise for what is to come.

Believe and you will be fully restored.

Cindy is the founder of Mountain Breeze Ministries and cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries. She has contributed to Novel Journey, Novel Reviews, and Christian Devotions. She has written for PML Programs and contributes to the Times-News.net. Her devotions and articles are published weekly in several newspapers across the country. She cowrites the He Said, She Said devotions with Eddie Jones that publish in Common Ground Christian Newspaper. Cindy is the coauthor of He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion.

Cindy is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers. She attended Johnson Bible College and graduated with a BA in Business from the University of Phoenix in 2008. She is a speaker who teaches frequently for ladies’ conferences, special events, and writers conferences across the country. She is a contributing writer to CBN.com . Contact Cindy if you would like for her to speak to your church, club, or group. You can visit Cindy at www.cindysproles.com.

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He Will See You Through – She Said

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And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Matthew 2:12

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“Arrrggh. Will you let me sleep?” I shouted when I bolted up from the bed. I knew there was a decision to make…one that affected my entire family and God wasn’t going to let me rest until I said yes.

It meant stepping out on faith. “God,” I said, “I have a good job at a time in our economy when thousands do not and you’re asking me to give it up?”

He was. So I did.

Three months after I retired, the house fell into dire need of repair. New siding, new fencing, new stairs, broken driveway, and I’d taken early retirement. Mistake, I wondered?

I call God the great nudger. He’s like the cartoon Daffy Duck dressed as an angel, sitting on my shoulder nudging me. He wakes me in the night whispering in my ear, “Come, follow Me.” Yet when I say yes, His devil counterpart is thrilled when, for lack of better words, “all hell breaks loose.” Something just isn’t right here. When you go to work for God, you’d think things would be smooth sailing.

God nudged the Magi too. After their visit to the Christ child they were warned in a dream not to return home by the usual route. It was their hint from God that it wouldn’t be safe to revisit Herod.

More times than not, when He calls us to do something for Him, it involves a price. These Magi, scholars of their time, had studied for years, paid attention to the signs and wonders and when God placed it on their hearts to GO, they did. They were to serve as witnesses of the fulfillment of scripture and it meant danger for them. Still they did what they were led to do.

Despite the hardship and dangers any of us face in the service of Christ, God always provides care for us. He never fails to open a door of safety, send provision, or warn us of the dangers we might face when we say “yes.” He doesn’t promise a smooth path, for in the wake of Him are those who work to destroy His ways.

God provided for us just as He did for the Magi. The math doesn’t work out on paper but somehow we’ve managed to survive the impact of major home repairs on one income. And we’re still managing because God is Jehovah Jireh (God of Provision). The Magi returned home safely even through the danger because God is Jehovah Shammah (God who is there).

When God calls you, listen…answer…trust. Will it be easy? Definitely not but El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty) will see you through.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God?

Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion
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Just Wait – She Said

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… and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. Matthew 1:24B-25A

I didn’t want to. I found every reason not to, but I did it anyway. I hate roller coasters. But here’s the thing. My husband and son love to ride them so I suck it up, pull down the shoulder bars, shove my knees against the front of the car, and grit my teeth.

When we visited our son in Orlando, we made a visit to Universal. “Mom, you gotta ride The Mummy.”

I looked at Cameron and raised my brow. “It’s a roller coaster, isn’t it?”

“Oh, uh, yeah. But Mom, it’s not bad. Even Shauna rides it.” He pulled his girlfriend close. “We’ll squeeze you between us and you won’t budge.”

My family knows it’s not the speed of the roller coaster that bothers me…it’s the feeling I’m going to fall. When the ride loops and I feel my rear lift off the seat, panic shoots through me.

They nudged me through the gate and Shauna stepped to the side.

“Wait, where’s Shauna going?” She took Chase by the arm and headed down the stairs.

“Just wait, Mom. You’ll love this.” Cameron stuffed me into the car.

Just wait. I can’t count the times I’ve heard those words. Waiting is hard, especially when you’re waiting on something you really don’t deem as fun.

The Christmas story is so much more than just the surface story. Mary and Joseph’s lives were turned upside down. Just like us, they had plans. Perhaps they were simple…marry, get a few sheep, make a few tables in the carpenter shop…but they had plans. With very little warning they were told to “just wait.”

Their lives (and even the consummation of their marriage), were put on hold while they awaited the arrival of a miracle child. It had to be a long nine months—knowing what lay ahead. When I chose to put my life on hold to have a family it was my choice, but the choice was made for Mary and Joseph. Their lives and emotions were placed in wait mode.

The birth of Christ was a miracle in more ways than one. God found the perfect couple willing to wait so He could work through them. This humble couple was as amazing as their son. Their faithfulness and willingness to wait on God surpassed everything.

Sometimes God asks me to wait, knowing we live in a time of instant gratification. But waiting on Him is never a bad choice. The payoff may be in the future but it’s well worth the wait.

When the ride started I wondered why I waited, but the reward was the joy it brought my family. When God asks you to wait on His roller coaster, do it. I promise He’ll make it the ride of your life.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God?

Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion
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Saint Timothy – She Said

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Saint Timothy – She Said

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18

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He’s a saint. When we get to heaven, I completely expect to see him standing alongside Saint Peter.

Some women claim their husbands are saints, but in my case it’s true.

Tim and I met twenty-six years ago. He’d gone through a divorce, as had I. He had two little boys, just like me. Sadly enough, He played Chicago cassettes in his car—I did too. As I got to know Tim better, I couldn’t believe God had placed him in my path.

Despite our “likes,” we differed in one big way. I had a special needs child. As much as I’d grown to love this sweet man, the hopes of a real future with him seemed impossible. What man would want to take on a woman with two children, especially one with special needs?

On Valentine’s Day I poured a bag of M&Ms into a bowl and a diamond ring dropped onto the table. Tim loved us enough to take us on, regardless. Hence the title, Saint Timothy.

Mary was promised to Joseph. I guess he liked her. Even though his marriage to her was a pre-plan, he took a little time to get to know this young girl. So when an angel appeared to him and said, “Guess what. You’re gonna be a daddy…sorta,” he listened to the angel, weighed the circumstances, and manned up. Joseph was a saint. He had reason enough to walk away, but he didn’t. Instead, Joseph thought of Mary and the child…the son of God, and he chose to stay.

Being a parent is hard, but being a stepparent is harder. Joseph knew from the very beginning that parenting the Son of God would be a challenge, but Joseph raised Jesus, instructed him, taught Him a trade and he stuck with Mary. Joseph was a saint. And just like me, Mary knew she was fortunate.

I’m grateful for my own “saint.” We’re blessed God gave him to us and honored he chose to stay. So, yeah…Tim earned the title.

God knew the caliber man Joseph was and He knew Joseph was up for the task even though Jesus was not his child. My husband took the responsibility of another man’s children too. God knew Tim’s caliber as well and He placed me and my boys into the care of “faithful Joseph.”

That’s God…always thinking ahead; always aware of our needs and waiting to place us in the care of a saint…His son, Jesus. God sent this tiny baby and placed Him into the care of a man who was willing to accept the call, knowing He would grow up to become the ultimate saint.

This Christmas, take hold of the Saint who gave His all for you.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

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Meet Him in His Glory – She Said

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Sunrise over the Appalachians

For in him [Christ] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 (TNIV)

Listen to Meet Him in His Glory – She Said

We raced to the sliding glass doors and opened them. “I don’t see God yet,” I said.

“Has it begun?” my husband asked.

“Nope, still pitch black. God hasn’t slipped past yet. Let’s perch on the porch.”

And we did. The nip in the air reminded me we were deep into fall. Steam slipped from my lips and rose toward the sky. I balanced the camera—primed and ready for the first glimpse of morning.

Morning over the Appalachian Mountains is nothing short of breathtaking. Before the sun peeks over the horizon, the fingers of its glow reach upward. Twirls of lavender dot the graying sky and a pink haze eases over New Foundland Gap. From up here, you can see farther than you can travel in a morning.

Birds silhouetted against the clouds dipped and dove on the breath of the morning. An orange burst opened with tinges of red and maroon, quickly softening to pink. Streaks of blue dripped through the darkness as the golden sun peaked across the gap. How can people look at this royal artistry and question the existence of the Creator?

I love morning and I rarely miss a sunrise. To me, it is the ultimate of God’s creation; His promise of renewal. Every day is different, unique—from the kiss of morning to the touch of night…God is the master of creativity.

I’ve laid on the edge of the mountaintop and watched as God drew the morning and I’ve walked the edge of the land as God slowly erased the daylight over the water, and nothing…nothing I can say can fully describe the moments when God demonstrates His majesty.

I once told my friend, “Watch the sunset. Just watch it. It’ll take your breath.” And it’s true. God in all His glory offers us an opportunity to see Him brush by…just for an instant as the sun opens into day or just before the moon rises.

It’s easy to offer praise daily to the original da Vinci. But more so…more than the beauty, is the promise within. He is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. He is the Authority.

Meet God and His mastery. Walk outside and wait for morning. Just before the sun opens its eyes, you’ll see Him in all His glory…the glory of His creation.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. And now you can catch them on He Said, She Said Radio. at their new time, MONDAY’S at 6 p.m. (Call in number, 646-929-0706 ).

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He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion
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