Some of us have paused to wonder why God, who has infinite wisdom, didn’t do a better job of creating human beings. Why didn’t He give us the capacity to think and act rationally at all times? Why did He allow us to make fools of ourselves and do stupid stuff way too often? French…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that there are bumps in the road of life and I won’t always be able to avoid these bumps. Please help me to face the bumps and choose to have a positive attitude so I can learn from these challenging situations. Please remind me along the way that a positive…
I remember the day I thought to myself, “This is the happiest day of my life.” I was sitting in my little rocking chair with my new-born son sleeping in my arms and my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter was contentedly playing at my feet. We had just moved into the perfect little home we had recently purchased,…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, May we be filled with Your love to the point of overflowing, so it flows from us to others around us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
An attitude of gratitude is the opposite of selfishness. Those and who think that everything they have is due to their own efforts, think they are sufficient unto themselves. They do not believe they need help with anything. They see no reason to depend on anyone else. That attitude might work for a while, but…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for your sacrifice on the cross which made You the cornerstone of our salvation, giving us a firm foundation when we place our trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Last week I noticed a rash on my arm. While researching what might be causing my itchy problem, I was reminded of the fact that, with the advent of vaccines, many of the rash-causing diseases I had as a child, have all but vanished. I didn’t find an answer to my rash, but I did…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving us the earth for a dwelling place before we come to be with You in heaven. Thank you for all the beauty that is found in nature… the seasons, plants, animals, landscapes, stars in the sky, sunrises and sunsets. Please help us to take care of this…
The Bible tells us again and again not to worry, not to be anxious about anything. For example, Philippians 4:6-7 puts it this way: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that we can turn to You and that You will forgive us our sins. Thank you for this gift of salvation. Guide us as we strive to do Your will and help others on their path to knowing You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.