January 5th, 2009
After a blessed Christmas and into a joyful new year, we are back with a fresh new issue of CWO for 2009.
This month singer/song writer and author, Rebecca St. James, joins Lori Kasbeer in the Book Buzz to discuss her newest book, Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit. This devotional offers inspiring words for meditation in 2009.
We’re also discussing the fresh year ahead, and the grace that each new day brings from the Father who freely gives to those who seek after His Son. Our hope is that first and foremost our words will draw each one of you into a deeper relationship with Him–our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
–1 Peter 1:3
Blessings,
Founder and Editor,
Christian Women Online Magazine
“Uniting Women of Faith”
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January 5th, 2009
Happy 2009!! I am over the moon excited to introduce you to Christian pop singer/songwriter Rebecca St. James. In addition to her Grammy, she is a multiple Dove Award winner. Rebecca St. James, born in Australia, has been a leading female voice in Christian Music. But did you know she is also an establish author?
Rebecca skyrocketed as an author with her book, Wait For Me, where she discusses sexual purity. Wait For Me reached the #1 spot on the prestigious CBA (Young Adult) book chart in 2003. In 2004 she released, SHE and SHE Teen. SHE, which also… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
Many of us will remember Candace Cameron Bure from ABC’s Full House, where we affectionately knew her as “DJ Tanner.” Today Candace is a role model to young women everywhere, with a testimony of growing up in Hollywood, while growing in faith with God.
This month, Candace gets candid on the topic of devotion when a reader asks, “I don’t know how to get back on track. Do you have any advice?”
Hi Candace, This website has encouraged me to strengthen my walk with Jesus Christ, but I… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
I woke up the other morning to a voice. I’m certain it was God’s. It wasn’t mine, it wasn’t my kids, and it wasn’t my dear husband waking me up—no, it was that still small voice that speaks to the heart, when we take time to listen. It’s the voice that always lines up with the Word, and nudges us back on the path.
“It’s not a matter of habit or lifestyle. With you, it’s simply a matter of the heart,” He said. And I knew that He heard the grumble of… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
What a beautiful way to enter the New Year! I’ve recently had the immense blessing of interviewing a dear sister in the Lord who is so humble and so on fire for Christ I was warmed with our Lord’s presence just chatting with her on the phone.
I’d seen our sister Larissa Lam on JCTV’s “Top 3” before, but I never knew about the depth of her passion for our Savior and His Gospel message. I just thought it was great to see a cute, little spunky Christian gal making a positive impact… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
Too many times, I think we treat our financial decisions like we treat our new year’s resolutions. We might make a half-hearted attempt at “doing things right” financially, only to fall off the wagon weeks or months into the process. The problem is, our resolutions are too lofty and too ambiguous to be lived out. It’s like saying, “I am going to lose weight.” And yet, that statement in itself does very little to help us actually lose weight. We need a plan. We have to turn our resolutions into real solutions. … Read More
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January 5th, 2009
It’s an unlikely place to spend the final hours of the Christmas holidays.
The planet twinkles in the glow of lit trees circled with family. And this family works in the barn. Sows grunt, piglets root and nuzzle udders for milky warm. Snow falls soundlessly out there in the dark.
I am supposed to be feeding hungry sows, but the sounds mesmerize me:
were these the first earth sounds that reverberated in the Babe’s ear drums? From the lofty arias of the heavenly host to this, this snorting of beasts, this banging… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
Well, it’s that time again! December has come to an end and it’s time to think about resolutions for next year. First and foremost, I want 2009 to be marked by a deeper, richer relationship with Jesus Christ. I would also be thrilled if I could shed the baby bump that has no baby.
For those in servant leadership, the beginning of a New Year is important both personally and within the life of the church. In the same way we resolve to make positive changes spiritually and physically, we are often… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
–Rev 21:5, KJV
These are exciting times that we are living in. Our world around us seems to be changing daily. The changes seem to affect every area of our lives. I believe that in these times it is good to reflect on all that God has been doing in our lives.
My family became Christians when I was a young teenager. We had a lot of growing and learning to do. My uncle… Read More
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January 5th, 2009
Is Constantly Being Late a Fact of Life?
I remember all too well how I used to rush around to get somewhere on time. There was always something distracting me from my mission – dishes, morning routines, feeding the older kids and nursing the baby, phone calls, waiting for naptime to finish – as my mind was darting around, multi-tasking to get in the car and on the road … on time!
Do I have everything?
Do I have the dish that was delegated to me?
Is everybody in the car?
What’s the time we’re… Read More
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