New Reminders: Beauty

Beauty can be described as a positive characteristic of a person, animal, place, or thing that can be seen or felt as pleasurable, meaningful or satisfying.  It usually refers to something observable but can also be perceived emotionally as a beautiful idea or awesome phenomenon.   Something beautiful is almost always experienced as a positive…

Prayer Seed: Mark 4:40

Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that I can turn to you at any time, during any situation and ask for help. Please help me to have enough faith to know that when I do ask for help, You will take care of me and guide me through the storm. In Jesus’ name, Amen.  

New Reminders: Achievement

When we think of achievements, we usually think of something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, with great or heroic deeds.  But there are simple accomplishments that we achieve every day that we don’t always give ourselves, or others, full credit for.  We care for our pets, our children, our homes, our…

Prayer Seed: Mark 4:30-32

Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help us to notice the little things that You do for us. Guide us to do small things for others, such as smiling or opening a door, to spread Your love so it can grow rapidly, and spread throughout our community. In Jesus’ name, Amen.  

New Reminders: Inner Harmony

Inner harmony is a feeling of peace of mind derived from self-acceptance, acceptance of the people and circumstances around us, and acceptance of the past.  Generally, inner harmony is a form of happiness that exists when we achieve a sense of peace that goes beyond satisfaction, contentment, comfort and security to utter exhilaration. When our…

Prayer Seed: Mark 3:35

Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the extended family You have given me through my church and others who accepted you as their Lord and Savior, and follow Your will. Thank you for the sharing, fellowship, and companionship I can have with my fellow brothers and sisters in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.  

New Reminders: Values and Ethics

Ethics are the set of moral principles that guide a person’s behavior.  These morals are shaped by social norms, cultural practices, and religious influences.  Ethics reflect beliefs about what is right and what is wrong, what is just and what is unjust, what is good and what is bad in terms of human behavior. Wikipedia Dec.…

Prayer Seed: Proverbs 13:3

Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that writing and speaking can be powerful tools that can be used for good or bad. Please help me to be cautious and think about what I am saying or writing so that my words are kind, considerate and thoughtful when talking and writing to others. Thank you for…

New Reminders: Time Management

I have lived many places and visited many other places.  One thing I have noticed is that attitudes about time vary from place to place and region to region.  In parts of the Southern U.S. there seems to be a relaxed feeling about having things start on time.  The same is true in the North…

Prayer Seed: Psalm 100:2

Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the opportunity to worship You and that we can be happy while worshiping You. Thank you for the opportunity to worship with others at church, which helps to revive and renew us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.