Teddy Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” The Week, 3/3/23, p.17. Comparison is the act of seeing or acknowledging two or more people, objects, or situations and noting how the attributes of each are similar and how they differ. For example, the weather was much warmer yesterday than it is today. That type of…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Through Your life on earth, You gave us an example of how we should live, and You have given us instructions through Your Word. Please continue to guide us along life’s pathway so we can follow Your example and live a victorious life through You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
According to Wikipedia, “Authenticity is the quality of being genuine or real. You might question the authenticity of your eccentric uncle’s photo of a UFO. The word authenticity is the state of something being authentic, or legitimate and true.” We all like to think we are coming across as authentic, but that very thought betrays the…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the families that You have given me, my immediate family and my adopted families, such as my spiritual family. Thank you through my families I learn how to serve, support, forgive, have patience and give grace to others. Please help me to continue to show love for all…
A young boy was standing outside a veterinary clinic. When a woman saw him, she asked if he was waiting to see the doctor. The boy politely replied, “Yes, I’m having my dog put in neutral.” Apparently, this is a common procedure for humans as well. Reader’s Digest, December 2006, p.61. Apathy is a state…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving everyone different talents and abilities, and the chance to be great in their own way. Please help us to use our unique gifts to serve You and serve others for the good of everyone. Thank you that everyone has the opportunity and ability to serve and honor…
Butch Cassidy (1866-1908) was an American outlaw who robbed banks and trains with his “Wild Bunch” gang and his infamous partner, the Sundance Kid. Only once was Cassidy arrested and imprisoned. During his 18 months in the Wyoming Territorial Prison, Cassidy asked for a pardon. In 1896, Governor William Richards pardoned Cassidy after he agreed to no longer…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for Your forgiveness which allows me to have a fresh start every day. Thank you for Your love, mercy, compassion and faithfulness to me! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
One of the richest men in the world, Warren Buffett, quietly stepped down from his position as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway just before the fireworks kicked off 2026. At the age of 95, Buffett handed over the reins to his successor, Greg Abel, on December 31, 2025, after guiding the company for six decades. The Oracle…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help us to discover the spiritual gifts You have given each of us and use them to serve and glorify You. Help us to use our gifts so that our church body isn’t missing any parts and works as a well-oiled machine for serving and honoring You. In Jesus’ name,…