Week Ending Friday, January 16, 2026
{quotes}
I love to think of nature as unlimited broadcasting stations, through which God speaks to us every day, every hour, and every moment of our lives, if we will only tune in and remain so.
George Washington Carver
The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up.
Paul Valéry
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
Ram Dass
God is all-powerful. His power enables people to deal with events beyond their control, and He gives us the strength to do those things because He is with us.
David Griffin
Look closely. The beautiful may be small.
Immanuel Kant
{blessings}
Fragile Beauty
Beauty is a fragile gift. Be gentle, be kind, be blessed by God, who loves you and graces you with strength.
In Agreement
Let me get this straight. There is a binding agreement outlining a special relationship between God and us, with the promise of blessings for obedience and consequences when we disobey.
Surround Yourself
When you are surrounded by people who care, you become more caring. May you be blessed to be one of many who are always there for each other.
Ups and Downs
You’ll have your ups and downs. Accept both with equal grace. Hard times teach us strength, good times teach us gratitude. May God bless you to always come out on top.
Nurturing God
May you be blessed with the fullness life has to offer. Lose yourself in the nurturing of our Lord.
{prayers}
God’s Light to the World
Dear God above, You surround us with Your energy, You embrace us in kindness, You unite us in purpose. Thank You, for being the light to the world, the love in our hearts, and the direction to where we need to be.
Forgetful
Turn the light back on. I’m often forgetful, distracted, and confused. I pray that I may age gracefully, with my faculties intact. Thank You, dear God, who answers my prayers.
Doors Open and Closed
Dear God, Thank You for every closed door that protects me, every open door that welcomes me, and every step I take where You are with me.
Winds of Change
The winds of change are blowing, and I must bend with them. Remind me to be more flexible, help me to grow with the flow. Thank You, dear God, for the wonders of progress.
Evidence
Dear God, I love the elements of Your creation. From the brightest, widest, bluest sky, to the single soggy remnant of a once majestic tree, it is all the evidence I need to glorify You and give You thanks.
{bible}
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.
Matthew 10:29
No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
Hebrews 8:11
After she had given him a drink, she went beyond kindness and drew water for his camels, too.
Genesis 24:19
God is within her, she will not fall. She will find her help at the break of day.
Psalm 46:5
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do. And, whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
Proverbs 4:7
{stories, videos, features}
Feature: Religion in the United States
Blog: Long Winter Stretch Rachael Jones
Video: Enabling Our Kids to be Ungodly Beth Moore
Parable: Girl on the Bus
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