A Prayer to Use Your Common Sense

Last week, we looked at how we can get guidance on life from God’s words in the Bible—Scripture. This week, we are looking at the second “S” and

A Prayer for Guidance from God’s Word

There are so many things we’d like guidance on. For instance, how to respond to someone who has upset us. Whether to take that job. The words we

10 Promises to Overcome Worry

According to a study reported by the Express newspaper in the UK, women spend almost two hours a day worrying, which translates into one month a year. Men

How To Overcome Challenges

I’d call myself a pretty good skier, although one particular afternoon on the slopes I faced a challenge beyond my ability, or so I thought. Skiing with my

How to be Reassured in a New Year

New Year’s Eve. The cusp of two years. One is about to be left behind. The other stretches out ahead. Our reaction, as we stand at this point,

How to pray when life is easy

Sometimes I have to remind my young adult children “don’t just text me when you’re having a problem. Get in touch when things are going well.” I am

How to pray when you don’t feel respectable

We’re on our way to church. Three teenagers squashed together in the back of the car. My husband was driving and me applying last minute make-up in the

Join God in Caring for the Poor

To live with Jesus is to live with the poor. To live with the poor is to live with Jesus.   -Jean Vanier, philosopher and theologian. As my husband

2 Ways to be a Blessing to Others

Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. -Aristotle There’s no doubt that the habits of parents rub off on their children.  When our children were younger,

The Art of Loving Well

Love is not only made of words and feelings, it is practical. The art of loving and being able to make an impact comes from understanding that love