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'I've Raised an Olympian'

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July 2014
'I've Raised an Olympian'

In spite of financial and marital struggles, Natalie Hawkins encouraged her children to pursue their dreams. That commitment took an unprecedented level of determination and sacrifice when her youngest daughter aspired to compete in the 2012 Olympics. But it was worth it all, when Gabby Douglas made history as the first African American to win multiple gold medals in gymnastics.

How do I handle a jealous spouse?

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Jealousy is a sense of uneasiness or anxiety stemming from fear of preference being given to another, or fear of loss of position or affection.

Actually, you can’t handle jealousy. You can, however, confirm your love by acts of attention and affection and by words of admiration and appreciation. But only God can resolve jealousy in a spouse.

You can participate with Him by consistently walking in love toward your spouse. Ask the Lord to help you walk in love according to 1 Corinthians 13:

How do I deal with a bad report from the doctor?

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If you have received a bad report from the doctor, what you do from this point on will turn your life in one direction or the other. You have a choice to make—hook your wagon to the facts the doctor gave you or to the truth Jesus died to give you.

God’s covenant with you promises you healing from every sickness and disease, which means you have the right to live in divine health all the days of your life (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17). 

On the other hand, you have what the devil is throwing at you, which is:

If God is love, why are we told to fear Him?

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To fear God is not to be afraid of Him. In fact, 1 John 4:18 says, “Perfect love casts out fear” (NKJV). The Bible tells us hundreds of times to “fear not” because fear and terror come from the devil and cause torment (1 John 4:18). But the Hebrew translation for the word fear in reference to God means “to respect or reverence,” which is a very positive thing. 

Consider the following verses about the benefits of “fearing” the Lord.