Mother and Child
Experience the profound love between mother and child. Reflect on the impact of a mother's affection and the blessing of a secure, loving home. Pray today.
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A Mother’s Day Prayer
Heavenly Father, to you I pray... On this day called, "Mother's Day." Let all mother's on earth give praise, To you...for the children that you gave. For you have blessed them from above, with…
Security for Children
In a day when children and young people lack a feeling of security, Christian parents should cooperate with God in helping to provide for their families such a sense of security and refuge.
Speak Faith, not Fear into Your Children
Cathy, our third daughter, was our shy one. When company came to the house, she’d run to the bedroom and hide.
A Mother’s Prayer
It was the night before her surgery. The next day, the surgeon would be removing her diseased kidney. She was sitting on the side of her bed praying.
Teach the Children
Teach your children about God. "What you teach your children today will be passed on to many generations."
Teaching Your Children in the Faith
To teach our children is a personal duty. We cannot delegate it to Sunday school teachers, or other friendly aids.
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
God longs for me to draw near him. He has shown me his heart by sending Jesus. . If he loves me that much, then I can trust that his desire is to save…
Who Am I Really? A Victim or a Victor?
If we base our self-worth on a sad experience which happened in the past such as: I’m a divorcee; I’ve had cancer, I’ve suffered abuse…This leads to defeated thinking like I’m damaged goods, this…
God is Timeless
You have to be amazed at the speed of communications today. But even more amazing is the fact that God knows and hears our prayers even before we think about them or open our…
Handling Difficult Circumstances
Focusing on Christ is neither a natural reaction nor an easy one. Our instinct is to dwell on the situation at hand, searching for solutions or stewing over the pain and difficulty. As a…
Don’t Waste the Moments
Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Why don’t you give these moments to God?
Heavenly Wisdom
James describes two kinds of wisdom ? the kind from heaven and the one from earth
When Fear Takes Over
I have always been a fearful person. I have even experienced panic attacks. When I am fearful, I tell myself this truth: God is with me and I can trust Him to keep me…
Rejoice In Suffering
It is not in our human nature to want to suffer. In fact, our society encourages us to avoid hardship at all costs.
Be a Gardener
“Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who
The Dawn that Brings the Morning
You are more beautiful than the dawn of the morning. Gentle as the summer breeze Your presence is like blessings after the rain!
The Woodshed
When I cycle into work, I pass by a woodshed where pallets of sawn wood of various lengths and thickness are stacked and kept dry.
Fighting Evil or Seeking Good?
We have just observed the National Day of Prayer. Most part people kept on doing what they normally do. There was not a word about it in my hometown newspaper.
In Distress
Holy and righteous Father, please forgive me for the times that I am in rebellion to your will. Help me to recognize those times and give me the strength to avoid those temptations.
The Unwelcome Promise
Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
An Act of Devotion
Psalm 135:5 “I know the greatness of the Lord -that our Lord is greater than any other god.” Prayer: Dear Father, I am devoted to You. May I center my day around You today,…