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Rivers of Peace

In a world torn by conflicts and war, people seek peace. Many mourn the lack of peace and grieve over violence. Others question why war exists; hasn’t God has promised peace? When you listen to the news, it seems peace doesn’t exist. Even in our homes, peace seems elusive. Couples bicker and divorce, siblings argueContinue reading “Rivers of Peace”

Prayer

“We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all. Most of us would prefer, however, to spend our time doing something that willContinue reading “Prayer”

Making Connections

“You have to look for the things that connect us all. Find the ways our paths cross, our lives intersect, and our hearts collide.” From Navigating Early, by Clare Vanderpool God, it seems that we spend our time looking for the things that divide us, for the ways we are different. Show us how toContinue reading “Making Connections”

Saying Goodbye

When a friend from my early adulthood recently passed away, I reminisced on all those times we spent together. Stay-at-home moms in our twenties with babies and toddlers, we had much in common. Those times were both chaotic and wonderful. Our days were filled with diapers and slobbery kisses, toddler tears and tantrums mixed withContinue reading “Saying Goodbye”

Abide in Him

Father God, I long to draw closer to You. Teach me to abide in You and to produce much fruit.

Let Your Light Shine

“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.” L. R. Knost

Deep Tissue Massage (Audio Version)

Deep Tissue Massage

Recently I had a deep tissue massage. I thought it would be just like a regular massage, only with more pressure. Not so! The therapist placed her elbow into a large muscle on my back and put all her weight on me, pressing hard on the knotted muscle. She applied pressure on the back, shoulder,Continue reading “Deep Tissue Massage”

A New Thing

My Lord and Savior, creator of all things, make me open to the new things that You long for in my life. Perhaps it is a new situation or relationship, or perhaps you want me to see people or ideas in a new light. Show me Your ways, oh God.

Praising God

Thank you, Father, for providing me with your strength, your love, and your refuge. I pray you will make your presence known to those who are feeling weak, unloved, or vulnerable. Strengthen them, protect them, and let them know how much you love them.