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Quote: St. Nicholas of Myra, Generosity

The giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic God's giving by grace and through faith, and this is not of ourselves. St. Nicholas of Myra … [Read more...]

Quote: Brown-Taylor, Saving Them

The problem is, many of the people in need of saving are in churches, and at least part of what they need saving from is the idea that God sees the world the same way they do. Barbara Brown Taylor … [Read more...]

Parable: of the Black Pebble

Once upon a time, in a small village, a farmer found himself in the unfortunate position of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, an old and unattractive man, had his eye on the farmer's beautiful daughter, so he made … [Read more...]

Bible: Psalm 34:6

In my desperation, I prayed, and the Lord listened. God saved me from all my troubles. Psalm 34:6 … [Read more...]

Prayer: God Guiding Me

God, You are my constant, unfailing light, my sure and reliable guide. As I pray, I trust that Your Divine guidance is on its way. I feel a deep sense of peace, knowing that soon, I will see a clear path forward, the will to follow it, and an answer … [Read more...]

Bible: Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. Isaiah 40:8 … [Read more...]

Quote: Jefferson, Mental Attitude

Nothing can stop the one with the right mental attitude from achieving their goal; nothing on earth can help the one with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson … [Read more...]

Prayer: God’s Vast Forest

Life is a vast forest, and the masterpieces are the lakes, the towering trees or strange trees, the lovely, eloquent flowers, and the hidden caves. Yet a forest is also made up of ordinary trees, patches of grass, puddles, clinging vines, mushrooms, … [Read more...]

Bible: Hebrews 11:1

Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 … [Read more...]

Prayer: Body Appreciation

Thank You for the magnificent gift of my body—every curve and corner, every beat of my heart. It's all mine, from You, to appreciate and love. Praise to You, God, my Creator. … [Read more...]