Prayer Seed: Matthew 22:37-39
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, May we be able to follow your commandments by loving You fully and showing love for our neighbors in various ways. Thank you for loving us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
New Reminders: Agape Love
“Agape” (pronounced ah-gape’) means open mouthed, as in a physical expression of wonder, awe, surprise, or astonishment. “Agape” (pronounced ah-gah-pay) love is a divine kind of love that is selfless, unconditional, and sacrificial. It is not based on feelings, attraction, or even family ties. It is the love that God has for us. It is never…
Prayer Seed: Luke 10:19
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the gift and power of prayer. Thank you that even though I humble myself before you, You have given me power over the enemy, so I am able to give encouragement, mercy and share Your love to others. Please help me to remember to pray with great expectations…
New Reminders: Happiness is Not a Virtue
A simple definition of the word virtue is: “doing what is right and avoid doing what is wrong.” A virtuous person is one who has a strong moral compass and sets and lives by very high ethical and moral standards. Such a person might be described as good, kind, honest, decent, honorable, just and principled. …
Prayer Seed: Deuteronomy 31:6
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the strength and courage that You provide. Thank you for going with me, each step along life’s path. Thank you for never leaving my side, even though sometimes I let go of Your hand. Thank you for always being there! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
New Reminders: Scan vs. Security
Scams are so pervasive that Americans will lose over $10 billion this year in fraudulent schemes. Major newspapers have printed many articles about protecting yourself from common scams. Typical safeguards include watching out for fake charities, double-checking websites since deceptive links can be just a few characters different than the real one, don’t answer unsolicited emails or…
Prayer Seed: Hebrews 4:9-10
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for the gift of grace which allows me to rest in Your love, Your power, Your goodness and Your grace. I want all of these things to flow through me naturally so that I can produce the fruits that You want: peace, joy, love, and patience, so that these…
New Reminders: Risk
Sometime in the early 1970s, I became aware that I had no credit rating since, at that time, all credit assessments were based on the husband’s income and credit history. This did not seem right to me because it meant that should something happen to my husband, or if we were to be divorced, I…
Prayer Seed: Luke 22:19-20
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for gift of salvation through Jesus. Thank you for the sacrifice You gave by the shedding of Jesus’ blood so we can be forgiven of our sins. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
New Reminders: Paradox
A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd, but when examined more closely, reveals a hidden truth or insightful perspective. A real-life example is the paradox of choice, where having more choices can lead to feeling more overwhelmed and less satisfied than having fewer choices. It is the concept of “less is…