A Positive Attitude IS Possible!

By Donna Steward, Guest Author To live a fulfilling life, it is essential to cultivate a positive attitude. This can be accomplished by directing our attention toward the positive aspects of our lives, expressing gratitude for what we have, surrounding ourselves with positivity, and combating negative thoughts. Our attitudes are shaped by our choices, whichContinue reading “A Positive Attitude IS Possible!”

Seven Functions of Great Parenting

by Donna Steward “If you teach children the right way to live, they will not forget it when they are older” (Proverbs 22:6 Easy English Bible).   As a concerned parent, you may feel overwhelmed by contradictory advice you hear on raising your children. Understandably, you want what’s best for your little ones; and with soContinue reading “Seven Functions of Great Parenting”

Trusting in God Even When We Don’t Understand

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5 New International Version). Let’s face it. If we don’t understand what’s happening – or if we don’t like what’s happening, we tend to question its legitimacy. We may think, “Can it possibly be right if I don’t understand it?” YetContinue reading “Trusting in God Even When We Don’t Understand”

Stopping Worry in Its Path

A possible scenario hits us like a brick. Our brains go into problem-solving mode, or our emotions take over immediately. And shortly thereafter, it’s full-blown worry. But there’s a better way. There’s a right way. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”Continue reading “Stopping Worry in Its Path”

How Much Does God Love the World?

by Donna Steward, Guest Author “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, New International Version). John 3:16 is probably the most well-known Bible verse. The logic goes something like this: God loves every person; Christ died for everyContinue reading “How Much Does God Love the World?”

I Ask You for a Miracle, Father

by Beth Fore “Ask and it will begiven to you; seek andyou will find; knock andthe door will be opened toyou.  For everyone who asksreceives; he who seeksfinds; and to him whoknocks, the door willbe opened.” (Matthew 7:7-8 NIV) I Ask You for a Miracle, Father I ask You for a miracle, Father,that You willContinue reading “I Ask You for a Miracle, Father”

Awaken Within Me

By Beth Fore “My heart is steadfast, O God,my heart is steadfast; I will singand make music.  Awake, my soul!Awake, harp and lyre!  I willawaken the dawn.  I will praiseyou, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing of you among the peoples.For great is your love, reachingto the heavens; your faithfulnessreaches to the skies.  BeContinue reading Awaken Within Me

Delights from the Lord

by Beth Fore “Your love, O LORD, reachesto the heavens, your faithfulnessto the skies.   Your righteousness islike the mighty mountains, your justicelike the great deep.  O LORD, you preserveboth man and beast.  How priceless is your unfailinglove!  Both high and low among men find refuge in theshadow of your wings. They feast on the abundanceofContinue reading “Delights from the Lord”

Help Me See Through Your Eyes

“For God so loved the worldthat he gave his oneand only Son, that whoeverbelieves in him shall notperish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV) “A new command I give you:Love one another.  As Ihave loved you, so youmust love one another.By this all men will knowthat you are my disciples,if you love one another.”Continue reading “Help Me See Through Your Eyes”

My Heavenly Dwelling

by Beth Fore “Now we know that if the earthlytent we live in is destroyed, wehave a building from God, an eternalhouse in heaven, not built by humanhands.  Meanwhile we groan, longingto be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,because when we are clothed, we willnot be found naked.  For while we arein this tent, we groanContinue reading “My Heavenly Dwelling”