In general, principles are a kind of code or belief system that help us live an ethical and well- reasoned life. They set the standards by which we make good decisions. A principled person is one whose reasoning and conduct are based on truth and decency. Honesty, fairness, respect, empathy, and integrity are examples of…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that you want us to be “doers” and not just observers. Show me ways that I can act upon my faith in You by helping someone today and everyday. I want show and reflect my love for You Lord through my actions. Thank you that You took action and gave…
There are many types of power, from the mechanical power of machines to lift or move vast amounts of physical materials to the power of AI to analyze and manipulate vast amounts of data. Power is usually thought of, in a physical context, as the amount of force required to move something a certain distance…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, You love everyone equally. Thank you for loving me. Please guide me and help me to treat everyone the same way and not treat others differently because of their appearance, status, nationality, or beliefs. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
According to Wikipedia, “Pleasure is experience that feels good, that involves the enjoyment of something. It contrasts with pain or suffering, which are forms of feeling bad.” It is human nature to seek something that makes us feel good and is enjoyable or satisfying. Anything from eating our favorite dessert to winning at our favorite…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for Your Word that provides guidance. Please help me to listen carefully and be attentive when I’m having a conversation with others. Guide me so I think about what has been said before I react, so I don’t react in haste. Please help my responses to be loving, kind, merciful…
We have all heard the phrases: “Listen to your mother, listen to your heart or gut, listen to God, or listen to your conscience”. This might seem strange to someone whose mother is not present and who’s heart, God and conscience are all silent. Yet we know what our mothers told us when we were…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, As I read and listen to your Word, please guide me and show me what I can do to act upon your Word and not just sit back and do nothing. Help me to take action and do things to serve You and serve others. As one of Your children, I…
Influence is the power to have an impact on someone or something. Every person, whether they realize it or not, has the ability to influence others through actions, words, or lifestyle choices. A person’s actions and words can impact others, either positively or negatively. When a person influences someone else, they are changing that person…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that when we do have worries, we are able to turn them over to You. Please help us to remember to place all our trust in You and that You will work things out for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.