We all try to prevent failure, whether in our personal lives, at school or in business. To fail carries with it a sense of shame and disappointment. The fear of failure keeps many people from taking risks. We think, “But what if I try and fail? I’d rather not try.” But, what if the Wright…
The “restorative justice” system for resolving disputes was practiced by indigenous people for centuries. The basic principles of the system are applied in some Mennonite and Amish communities to this day. It came into wider popularity in the 1970s when Nelson Mandela took over as president of South Africa. He instated it in the courts…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that there are many things around me that can cause me to be distracted and discouraged. Help me to keep my eyes on you, even if things around me do not look like they are going right. I ask you to give me the eyes of faith; so that…
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars.”…
People say money is not the key to happiness, but if you have enough money surely you can have a key made. Not so! Money helps us feel somewhat more secure, but it does not guarantee happiness. Buying something we think we need or want might make us feel better temporarily, but the feeling does…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for loving us so much, that you gave us the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus. Please help us to be still, and quiet our hearts and minds, so we can listen to You more clearly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“Nancy Duarte starts her book Resonate by describing a simple phenomenon in physics called “resonance.” Resonance occurs when the frequency of an object’s natural vibration responds to an external stimulus of the same frequency. Duarte then describes her son’s salt experiment. He put grains of salt on a plate and created complex patterns when amplified…
A motivational speaker started his presentation by holding up a one- hundred-dollar bill. He asked, “What’s it worth?’ Someone in the front row said, “A hundred dollars if it’s real”. The speaker crumpled the bill, “Now what’s it worth?” “A hundred dollars!” came a chorus of answers.” Then the speaker threw the bill on the…
Dear Abba, Thank you for allowing me to take refuge in You. Thank you for encompassing me and filling me with Your love! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A farmer went to a big city to visit his sister for the weekend. He attended church with her. When he got home his wife asked how it was. He said it was okay, but all they sang were those praise songs. He said it would be like if I talked to you saying, ‘The…