A Morning Prayer to Recognize Evil
I live in a state where there are lots of snakes. One of my best friends tends to us the …
Prayer
A Morning Prayer for Spiritual Refreshment
It’s been hot, hasn’t it? And not just a normal summer hot, but hot-hot. The “I don’t even want to …
Prayer as an Anger-management Tool
Anger is an emotional state of mind that can range from mild irritation to uncontrolled rage. Many think of anger …
A Morning Prayer for New Beginnings
I don’t have kids in public schools anymore—my youngest is in college—but there still exists a rhythm to the seasons …
A Morning Prayer of Thankfulness
Back a few years ago on my personal blog, I started listing out things I was thankful for. At the …
How to Overcome Anxious Thoughts
Anxious thoughts can easily become overwhelming—ruining your day, disrupting a good night’s sleep, and wrecking your mind. It’s frustrating and …
A Morning Prayer for Victory Over Sin
What’s the best way to fight a battle? Know your enemy. Sun Tzu said that in The Art of War, …
A Morning Prayer For Rest
I’ve learned some things about rest recently. I’ve learned that “rest” doesn’t always mean sitting and doing nothing. In fact, …
A Morning Prayer About Letting Your Light Shine
My grandson likes to have a light on in his room when he goes to bed. Knowing that the darker …
A Morning Prayer About Making Sacrifices
More than 30 years ago, my husband and I moved from California to Florida, leaving all of my family behind. …