Looking at something from a certain point of view changes what we see. The same is true if we think from a certain point of view. The vantage point from which we see a situation also changes how we perceive it. We call that psychological perspective. The best example I have seen to illustrate this…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please help me to continue to strive to do good and help others, even if I can’t see any immediate results from these actions. I know that You have everything timed to work out the right way and that Your timing doesn’t always coincide with my perceived timing. Please help me to…
We all face situations that try our patience: the kids are climbing the walls, we’re stuck on hold with customer service, or the line at the grocery store is long and you need to get home. When times are hard, it’s even more difficult to persevere with a patient attitude. Sometimes we need to take…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that when we put all of our trust in You, we know without a doubt, that You will meet our needs. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
From the time of the American revolution, Americans have had a particularly strong attachment to individual freedom and independence. We don’t like anyone telling us what we can and cannot do. We like to operate independently and to maintain our independence for as long as possible. I am of an age that many people of…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for being a wonderful Father who knows what we need and meets those needs and watches over us. Thank you for adopting us into Your heavenly family. Thank you for allowing us to be one of Your children and for the never-ending, all-encompassing love You give us as Your children.…
Almost everyone faces some daunting circumstances during their lifetime: a serious health issue, a financial or other loss, a project gone wrong, a relationship ending, or a job we have devoted our life to is suddenly gone. No matter what has brought us into our darkest place, and its feelings of despair, we need to…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that You have given me a unique set of skills, talents and experiences that I should use for Your glory. Please help me to be listening closing to Your promptings so that I do what You want me to do to serve You. Help my desires to be a reflection…
Generosity is an act of kindness in the form of giving money or material things, loving protection or loving understanding. We donate money to the church and its missions. We donate food to a food pantry. We provide sympathetic gestures or words. We might help a neighbor carry in her groceries. Whatever we give, it…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Just as the people in Luke 5:18-19 found a way to accomplish their goal, thank you that with You, there is always a way. Please help me to be patient and to always trust in You and Your timing as I go through the maze of life. Help me to keep on…