Praying does not have to be a long, drawn out ordeal of memorizing verses and speaking out frivolous words. It's really just YOU talking to God. It's you thanking Him for your life and for your family and for being a loving God who wants to make your life better. It's asking for His wisdom … Continue reading Take the time to pray
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Suffer the little children
Children are very precious and can light up a room with their smile and bring joy to the lowliest of hearts, but they can also be easily hurt and scarred. Often in our busy lives we push them away because we are doing something and we don’t want to be disturbed. Maybe we’re finishing … Continue reading Suffer the little children
Praying for Patience
Sometimes our days can be filled with stresses and challenges and we find ourselves hanging in by a thread just hoping to get through them. Whenever you have those days, do you ever find yourself asking God for patience and then discovering afterwards that things just got a little bit worse? That’s because patience is … Continue reading Praying for Patience
How much does God love us?
When we share with others or give financial gifts to charities, we should do it with no strings attached – no grudges, no ambiguity and no expectations in return. We should give because we want to share what we have with those who don’t have it because that is what God has done for us. … Continue reading How much does God love us?
Why does God tell us to pray for our enemies?
We all know people whose sole purpose, it seems, is to be our stumbling block in life. They bring us sorrows, cause us strife and surround us with challenges we’d rather not have. And yet, God says we should pray for them. Why? There are two main reasons why Jesus instructed us in Matthew 5:44 … Continue reading Why does God tell us to pray for our enemies?
Do unto others as they do unto you…
This is a widespread concept among our society members today, but it is not the Golden Rule nor is it a derivative of the Golden Rule. This is man-made attitude that stems from following human instincts and desires instead of obeying the mandate that God has set out for our lives. In Matthew 22:39 Jesus … Continue reading Do unto others as they do unto you…
We reap what we sow – true or false?
The Bible talks about sowing and reaping, and Galatians 6 says, “we shall reap what we have sowed”. Some of us have given to charities or relief funds and yet, we feel as if we’ve not been blessed in return. If God’s Word never fails, then how is this possible? There are several reasons why … Continue reading We reap what we sow – true or false?
The joy of the Lord is my strength…
How does “joy” help me pay the bills or overcome an illness or be positive when life’s falling apart? Joy is an attitude of the heart that controls the mind and our actions and reactions. This sounds like a mind game and not a realistic approach to life’s challenges, but it’s real and it works. … Continue reading The joy of the Lord is my strength…
How often do we have to forgive someone who hurts us?
Forgiving others keeps our own hearts clean.
Smile, God Loves You! 