Ethics are the set of moral principles that guide a person’s behavior. These morals are shaped by social norms, cultural practices, and religious influences. Ethics reflect beliefs about what is right and what is wrong, what is just and what is unjust, what is good and what is bad in terms of human behavior. Wikipedia Dec.…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that writing and speaking can be powerful tools that can be used for good or bad. Please help me to be cautious and think about what I am saying or writing so that my words are kind, considerate and thoughtful when talking and writing to others. Thank you for…
I have lived many places and visited many other places. One thing I have noticed is that attitudes about time vary from place to place and region to region. In parts of the Southern U.S. there seems to be a relaxed feeling about having things start on time. The same is true in the North…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the opportunity to worship You and that we can be happy while worshiping You. Thank you for the opportunity to worship with others at church, which helps to revive and renew us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
We have all experienced difficulties of one kind or another. Sometimes we feel weak when we have physical, emotional or financial problems. We might even feel helpless when things seem beyond our control. We may be getting older or have an illness or injury that leaves us weak and unable to do what we think…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the gift of salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice. Thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit which helps to guide us. Thank you that through these gifts, we can have a personal relationship with You and will eventually be with You in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for choosing me and loving me. Please help me to be humble and to show Your love to others by showing them mercy, kindness, gentleness and patience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Respect is understanding the value of something or someone and treating them with appreciation. The concept of respect is often confused with obedience or compliance. For example, someone who is requiring our respect, might mean that they expect us to do as they say and to comply with their every command. The only place that…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I want to do Your will, so please guide my steps so that I follow the path You have laid out for me. Thank you for Your guidance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pride is defined as a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. We are encouraged to show school pride, and to be proud of our teams’ accomplishments on the sports fields. We are…