The story of Nicodemus in the Bible, is one that illustrates the fact that there are different kinds of strength and weakness and sometimes, when we think we are strong, we are actually most vulnerable because we might be relying on the wrong kind of strength. Nicodemus was a devoutly religious man. He was well…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for always being with me, beside me, guiding me and watching over me every step along my life’s journey. Thank you for your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
British publisher Ernest Benn (1875-1954) said, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” His assessment still seems quite accurate all these years later. The Week, 5/24/24, p.17. Almost all politicians are prone to make promises, saying that if you elect me,…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving us Jesus so we can have the gift of salvation and have the light of Jesus shine in our hearts. Please help me to live so that Jesus’ light shines through me for others to see so they can come to know the light that Jesus has…
Entertainment can be the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment as in sitting in front of the TV to be entertained. It can also be an event, performance, or activity designed to entertain others such as a theatrical performance. Sometimes it is the action of receiving a guest or guests and providing…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that we don’t have to be powerful, popular, or extremely rich to be of use to You. Please use me and guide me so that I follow the path that You have planned for me, and so that Your will is done in my life so You can be…
In 1952, John Steinbeck released one of his classic novels, East of Eden. In 1955, East of Eden hit the big screen starring James Dean as the lead as Cal Trask. The central theme of the book and movie is the personal struggle between good and evil–not just in the world but in the human…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving us Jesus, the best gift that we could ever receive. Thank you that through Jesus we can receive hope, peace, love and joy daily. Please help me to share this gift every day through my words and actions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
According to Wikipedia, the word “charity” can refer to a charitable organization which is “an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and spreading social well-being.” The legal definition of a charitable organization varies between countries and in some instances regions of the country.” In the USA a charitable organization is often defined as having a…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please give me the joy of a child. Help me to stop trying to create perfect activities and events and be joyful and embrace the gift of salvation and being Your child. Help me to find joy in the little things each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.