There are five main types of growth and development: physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. When our children are babies, there are certain milestones that we can watch for, such as weight gain, being able to hold their heads up, rolling over, sitting up unaided and so forth. When they are older, we don’t have those…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for loving me. Thank you that Your love has now boundaries. Please help me to reflect Your love to others. Help me to see other people’s strengths instead of their flaws. Help me to be kind and encouraging to the people I encounter each day. I want to be…
Most people are familiar with the children’s books about Curious George and the saying “Curiosity killed the cat.” Both, imply that curiosity can get you into trouble. For that reason, as well of some of the reactions from exasperated teachers, when my son asked too many questions, he did not like to be labeled “curious”. …
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that with You, anything is possible. Sometimes I forget this and at these times, my faith isn’t as strong as it should be. Please help me to remember that as long as I have You in my life, I don’t need to worry about anything as long as I…
A Christian congregation is usually considered a community of believers. They are usually a part of a larger denomination that follow the creeds, precepts and beliefs common to the organizational principles (disciplines) of the larger organization to which they belong. What makes them a community, is not just what they subscribe to as a church,…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Because “Selah” means to pause and praise, I need to remember to take time periodically throughout each day to take a minute and pause to give You praise. Please help me to stop and thank You for the little things You do for me and give to me each day. Abba,…
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: 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.
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: 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.