Friends Are Precious Gifts

By Pat

One of the things I am most thankful for every day of my life is my friends. They are such a vital part of my life. Most of my friends are scattered about, and their lives, like mine, are busy. Sometimes it's hard to stay as connected as we might like. And some of my friends are really just acquaintances that I don't really know well at all, and who don't really know me.

But whether good friend or acquaintance, the Holy Spirit and the power of prayer connect us in a way that is very comforting and special. God's power and love turns prayer warriors into friends! It's such a comfort to me to know that I need only ask my friends to pray for me and they do...as I do for them.

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I Hope To Be...

By Pat

I hope to be a blessing, Lord,
Today and every day
To family, friends and loved ones,
To strangers on the way.

I hope to be your vessel, Lord,
As empty as can be,
Awaiting you to fill me up
With guidance just for me.

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The God of All Comfort

Updated on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 9:14AM by MAD21

By MAD21

There are so many people I know that are in the midst of healing in one form or another. Whether it's from a death of a loved one, a life-threatening diagnosis, abuse, depression, neglect... it's all around us. Have you noticed?

Even if you are living the life of your dreams, you will still have days that come crashing down around you. You know the kind. When you heart just literally aches. Someone hurts your feelings, you have a bad day at work, something you were looking forward to gets cancelled. Couple all of this with the compassion you may feel for your friends or family going through some serious hardship. It makes for a very emotionally draining time.

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My Chains Are Gone

By MAD21

New years represent a lot of things to a lot of people. But mostly it represents new beginnings. A fresh start. Or like the quote I posted in today's "Something to Think About," a blank page. As we face the challenges and tasks that await us in this coming year, let us remember the King of fresh starts, of grace and love, and of forgiveness. Let us go forth into this year with courage, perseverance and the knowledge that Christ is walking every step with us. I pray each of us has the courage to love others the way he loves us.

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What Do Your Children See?

By Bridget (One Word at a Time)

"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." (Proverbs 17:6)

I often think about what kind of example I’m setting for my children.  Do they see a follower of Jesus, a devoted wife, a loving mother?  Do they feel secure that they live in a home where their parents love and respect one another and will always be there for them? 

I take the role God gave me as a parent extremely seriously… but I’m human and I constantly fall short of the example He set for us to follow.  I’m far from perfect, but instead of spending a bunch of time kicking myself for the ‘I should have’s” and the “if only’s”… I need to focus on the things I can change.

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