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.
Ohio State’s football team defended their status as the 2025 national champions when they defeated the number 1-ranked Texas Longhorns to start the new season on August 30, 2025. To prepare his team for the year following their championship, coach Ryan Day had his team read, Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help me to be humble and not prideful. Thank you for helping me to be more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Feeling and expressing thankfulness involves an emotional response to something positive that has happened or relief that something bad or difficult has passed. Other words for “thankful” include grateful, appreciative, and indebted. “Grateful” implies a strong, deep sense of appreciation, while “appreciative” emphasizes happiness about something good. “Indebted” suggests a feeling of owing someone for a favor,…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help me to be humble and not prideful. Please guide my steps so that I listen to You and not the bad temptations that come my way. I need to always place my trust in You and not think highly of myself. Thank you for Your guidance and knowing what…
According to Wikipedia, negligence is a failure to act responsibly or reasonably to prevent foreseeable harm to others or one’s self, which can be an act or a failure to act. It often involves carelessness or a thoughtless failure to act when a reasonable person would have acted to protect others or himself or herself from…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I want to serve You and serve others so that Your will is done, and You can be glorified. If I start to feel like my service isn’t being appreciated, please guide me back to having a good attitude of giving selflessly and be grateful for the joy that comes from…