Stress can manifest itself in the form of pressure, tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, trauma suffering, pain, grief or any number of other negative feelings. Long-term stress can lead to deep depression and to helpless, hopeless feelings of despair. The antidote to stress, or rather, the way to counteract its effects, is the relaxation response. This…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Sometimes I get caught up in the “busyness” of life and don’t take as much time as I should for You each day. Thank you for this reminder that I need to pause and spend time with You each day by reading Your Word and talking to You through prayer. In Jesus’…
The word Renewal means to give new life or energy to something or someone. It can mean to refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, restore, or replace with something new. For example, when we renew our driver’s license, we reestablish our legal right to operate an automobile or other vehicle of transportation. “Spiritual renewal” is the term Christians…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the support, encouragement, help and guidance that You give me. As Your child, I know that You want me to encourage others as a reflection of You in my life. Please help me to find ways today to build someone else up, like giving compliments, smiling at everyone…
A person who is rational, uses reasoning that is logical and employs verifiable facts and evidence to support his or her opinions and decisions. While a person who is rationalizing, he or she is more likely to use what might seem like reasonable statements or excuses to justify their opinions or behavior. Rationalization is a…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that Your Love is never ending and all encompassing. Thank you for being faithful and good. You are good and You are great. God is great. God is good. We thank you now for everything! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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.