Week Ending Friday, November 8, 2024
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Prayer is…
Prayer is not a mystical or esoteric piece of spirituality. It is ordinary. Prayer is not a technique you can learn from a motivational expert on winning friends and influencing people. It is as simple as an act of friendship. It is as commonplace as asking for and receiving bread in acts of everyday hospitality.
Eugene Peterson
Vote
The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society.
John Lewis
Struggle
You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are also worthy of love and belonging.
Brené Brown
Hard Work
There is no way around hard work. Embrace it.
Roger Federer
Make Peace
While we are trying to make sense of things, may we learn to make peace with things.
Morgan Harper Nichols
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People I Meet
Thank You, God, for letting me meet people whose spirits lift mine and whose minds challenge me to new heights, bringing me ever closer to You.
Steven Stoehr
My Story
Dear God, I know my story has already been written. Character development and plot twists happen daily. I trust nothing can stop me from living my story happily, productively, and peacefully. I praise and thank You, holy author of life.
Stillness
Dear God, I pause to express my deep gratitude in this moment of stillness. Thank You for the blessings in my life—the love of family and friends, the beauty of nature, and the lessons learned through challenges. Help me to remain mindful of the abundance around me and to appreciate every gift, seen and unseen.
Victorious
Thank You, God, for always bringing Your favor into the situations I confront daily. Help me be humble before You and rise to meet life’s challenges confidently. May I be victorious.
Carry Kindness
I am grateful for the small joys that brighten my days and the strength to face each moment. May I carry this gratitude in my heart, sharing kindness and love with others.
{bible}
God is my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Choose wise, understanding, and respected leaders from each tribe, and I will set them over you.
Deuteronomy 1:13
We love because God first loved us.
1 John 4:19
To find Me and hear My voice you must seek Me above all else. Anything that you desire more than Me becomes an idol. ~Sarah Young
Matthew 6:33
And wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish.
Ezekiel 47:9
{blessings}
Mind Your Own Business
Don’t try to run someone else’s life. That’s God’s business. May you be blessed to stay humble and stay out of it.
Lead with Kindness
May joy be your blessing when you live your life in service to others, with gratitude to God, leading in kindness.
Simple Contentment
The consequence of living a life of faith is simple contentment. May God bless you richly with all you need.
Pinky Promise
May you be blessed to know the difference between saying “I promise” and “I’ll do my best”
Loving-Kindness
May God bless you with the will to not let distance be a barrier to loving-kindness.
{stories, features, video}
Story: Welcome to Holland
Blog: A Note for the Birds
Music Video: Election 2024 – Hamilton Style
Parable: Compliments, Who Needs Them?
Holy Humor: Predictions!
Feature: We’ve Got Mail – Pet Story