Prayables

Feature Video God is in nature and nature is in the prayer. Flowers and pollinators come to life by artist Louie Schwartzberg. He does what he calls Moving Art. Schwartzberg uses time lapse photography to capture the incredible beauty of what he says is a “seductive love dance between flowers and pollinators.” We call it…

Daily Prayer It’s everywhere. Sitting on the bus or driving in the car. Waiting at the deli counter, number 56 in hand. Who knew 3 pounds of lean corned beef could get me closer to the promised land? Trapped inside the dentist’s chair, my eyes glued shut, I give my heartfelt thanks, and it doesn’t…

Daily Scripture The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God! Psalm 50:23 It’s a three-fer. Three vital cornerstones of faith in one psalm. Say thank-you, behave yourself, and receive redemption. This scripture sheds light on the purpose of prayer.…

Surely you’ve seen them out in public. At Denny’s holding hands around the table, saying grace before the meal. When you’re at the airport hunting for an outlet, in the corner with heads covered chanting ferociously. They’re praying out loud and in the open for the entire world to see. Does it make you smile…

Daily Joke A doctor, a nurse, and the top executive of an HMO have died and are in line together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter speaks with them and asks them what good they have done in their lives. The doctor says, “I have devoted my life to the sick and needy and have…

Daily Quote “Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.” – Elvis Presley

Feature Video Yes, this is one more version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. But you ain’t heard nothing until you hear Hallelujah sung in the Holy language. Shalev Menashe, is a young Israeli boy who sings Hallelujah in his native Hebrew. “Kadosh” is the word for holy in Hebrew. Steep yourself in the holiness of a “kadosh”…

Daily Prayer There’s a lesson in here somewhere. It’s in everything I do, but camouflaged as it may be, I hunt for clues along the way. Through waiting, I learn patience and the meaning of divine timing. Through loss, I find that some things are more important than I thought. In happiness I now can…

Daily Scripture Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Hebrews 13:1 When you let your loving nature slip away, you’re dissing the One who gave it to you. Hebrews 13:1 reminds you to keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. God wants to look upon us and see His loving family…

Is there someone in your life who knows how to push your buttons? Can he or she make you mad with a single word? You’re not alone. There are tons of infuriating people in this world driving their family and friends crazy with their quirky personalities. You’re probably related to one, two, or a dozen…

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