Author: Bette Ford

Quote: “Do not always ask when you pray, but instead affirm that God’s blessings are being given, and spend most of your prayers giving thanks.” From: Norman Vincent Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day, Fireside Book, Read:12-5.

Quote: “I breathe in as I silently count to three.  I pause for the count of one and then exhale for another count of three. This brief time helps me to step away from the busyness of my day….Focusing on my breathing gives me a few moments of clarity, and during that precious time, nothingContinue reading

Quote:”To settle for self-limitation is to lock yourself up within yourself and therefore to deny to yourself the God-given opportunity for growth.” From: Norman Vincent Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day, Fireside Book, Read:12-3

Quote: “Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you ask for.” From: Norman Vincent Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day, Read:12-1, Fireside Book, Published by Simon&Schuster.

Quote: “What to do if you’ve lost your joy? Live as thought every day of the year  is Easter.  When we begin and end each day with the knowledge that the Risen Christ is near us, it’s hard to lose our joy for long.” from: David Jeremiah, Greater Purpose, Read:11-30, (John 20:20). John 20:20B (NIV)Continue reading

Affirmation:”Prayer is a way to honor God.  I pray with understanding that no condition nor situation is too big for a divine solution. I give thanks for blessings received and yet to be received.” From: Daily Word, Unity Pub., Vol155,#2, Read:3-6, (Psalm 42:3). Psalm 43:8 (ESV) “By day the LORD commands His steadfast love, andContinue reading

Quote: “Do you trust that if you obey God, He will really bless you? Friend, when you obey God you will be greatly enriched in one way or another, because there is no such thing as submitting to Him without your soul benefiting from it. Some kind of blessing will always follow your obedience.” From:CharlesContinue reading

Quote: “A primary method for gaining a mind full of peace is to practice emptying the mind. At least twice a day, empty your mind of fears, hates, insecurities, regrets, and guilt feelings.” From: Normal Vincent Peale, Positive Thinking Evry Day, Fireside Book, Read:11-26. Luke 11:28(NIV) “Blessed are all who hear the word of GodContinue reading

Quote:”Recently, I learned that amen means ‘So be it’. Therefore, when we say ‘Amen’ in worship or after prayer, we are offering our affirmation in a large, liturgical, “Yes!’ As we read the Bible and as we worship, let us remember the power that even a single word can hold. It may open our mindsContinue reading

Quote:”There’s an old saying that if life hands you a lemon, make lemonade…If you are suffering through bitterness and pain now, remember that God has promised to work all things together for good to those who love Him.  Look ahead in hope, and look around in resourcefulness.  Make some lemonade.” From:David Jeremiah, Greater Purpose, Read:11-23,Continue reading