“Steven Curtis Chapman has earned more awards than any other Christian vocalist in history, yet he acknowledges the sting of criticism never goes away. He has said what other recording artists have also expressed, ‘One thousand compliments plus one criticism equals one criticism.’” Between Heaven & The Real World, Steven Curtis Chapman, 2017, p.182 Criticism…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, When I struggle with worry, please remind me how big You are and how Your will prevails in every situation because You’re guiding me along life’s path. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Seed: Dear God, only You can give me true, everlasting peace. Please help me rest in Your peace today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels are a picture of disciplined excellence. This aerial acrobatic team of pilots mesmerizes audiences throughout the country with their precision flying formations and stunts. Each air show is a visual reminder that the team has spent thousands of hours practicing for what the 11 million annual spectators see. But even…
After a very long and boring sermon, the parishioners filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. At the end of the line was a person who always commented on the sermons. “Pastor, today your sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” he said. The pastor was thrilled! “No-one has…
“Doing well” refers to the state of our physical, mental, spiritual and financial health. “Doing good” refers to how other people and situations are affected, depending on what we are doing on their behalf. But do we have to be doing well to do good? My mother-in-law was one of the most generous people I…
The answer to the above question is, “every month we are aware”. The official month to wear the black ribbon (or whatever color it might be) does not matter. What is important is that we pay attention to the attitudes we carry around about people who are mentally ill. This article could have started with…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Sometimes it is easy to forget the great and amazing things you have done. It is evident that you have been at work in my life, even in the difficult times. Thank you for Your faithfulness and faith in me. Thank you, God, for all the wonderful things You do! In…
While in the waiting room at a medical clinic, I read a true story by Margo Pfeiff in Reader’s Digest. It’s about a four-year-old girl named Desiree who was struggling to understand the death of her daddy. She wanted to send a message to him on his birthday, and her mother helped her buy the…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the blessings You have given me. Please help me and show me how you want me to be a blessing to others on Your behalf. I want to pay it forward by being generous and merciful to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.