Through the Psalms

Psalm 14: 2-3 & 7 “The Lord looks down from heaven On all mankind To see if there are any who understand, Any who seek God. All have turned away, all have become corrupt, There is no one who does good, Not even one. Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! WhenContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Rivers of Peace

In a world torn by conflicts and war, people seek peace.  They 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, it can be elusive.  Couples bicker and divorce, siblings argue and fight.  The book of Isaiah sheds light onContinue reading “Rivers of Peace”

Scatter Sunshine

Good morning! Here’s an uplifting quote for you. “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.”― Norman Vincent Peale Father, help me to do as NormanContinue reading “Scatter Sunshine”

Millions of Raindrops

This is longer than usual, but something worth thinking about. Have a wonderful Wednesday! I’ve always wanted to do big things—you know, travel to a foreign country and help needy people. Feed and clothe those who are hungry and lack adequate clothing. I want to change the world. But I am just an ordinary person.Continue reading “Millions of Raindrops”

Faithful in the Small Things

If you think you must be a missionary or bring dozens of people to Christ, this quote is for you. God wants us to be faithful in what we do, even if it seems small to us. “So if you turn one to Christ, that one may turn a hundred; they may turn a thousand,Continue reading “Faithful in the Small Things”

Abide

I don’t know about you, but it’s my independence that can keep me from a closer relationship with God. Thinking “I can do this” rather than yielding to God, can distance me from him. And isn’t my “I can do this” attitude really a sin of pride?Good Thursday morning. May you always abide with ourContinue reading “Abide”

Come to Rest

“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”