Prayables

Daily Joke Two women came before wise King Solomon, dragging between them a young man. “This young man agreed to marry my daughter,” said one. “No! He agreed to marry MY daughter,” said the other. And so they began arguing until the King called for silence. “Bring me my biggest sword,” said Solomon, “and I…

Feature Video It would be touching to hear someone’s innermost prayers. It’s awe inspiring to hear it when “The Prayer” is outwardly sung by Celine Dion and Josh Groban. The lyrics are more than just words on a musical sheet. “I pray you’ll be our eyes, and watch us where we go…” is prayer poetry…

It’s not fame that I seek, but a grand opportunity to shine through service. Isn’t that what follows all the buffing and refining? Shininess. You blow Your warm breath on me, and then rub-rub-rub. The lessons and the love are to restore me with a high-gloss finish that glistens and reflects You. Give me the…

“Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature.” Ephesians 4:23-24 Smiley faces may be overdone, but somehow the little yellow round guy does his job. Ephesians 4:23-24 is like the smiley face, reminding you to smile and be renewed. This verse is the symbol of an ever-growing spirituality. Like…

Jackie Kennedy Onassis used to watch people’s actions through binoculars because it was the only time she could see people behaving naturally. Just being Jackie caused  anyone who saw her to point and stare. To be sure, celebrity has its downside. It’s obvious how fame affects the behavior of the fan. But how does it…

Daily Quote “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

Daily Joke – A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. – Dijon vu – the same mustard as before. – Shotgun wedding: A case of wife or death. – A hangover is the wrath of grapes. – Sea captains don’t like crew cuts. – Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?…

Feature Video Enjoy today’s fun feature video. “My 90-Year-Old Grandma Dances to Whitney Houston” is one loving grandson’s successful attempt to share his grandma’s joy with thousands. The late, great Whitney Houston’s signature song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is the perfect background for watching granny having fun dancing to Whitney Houston.

Daily Prayer Please sit with me here, in the dark and the cold, and help me remember. Help me remember the natural peace her presence gave. Help me remember the grace of her heart, the generosity of her spirit, the sincerity of her kindness. Help me remember all the ways You touched the world through…

Daily Scripture For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. Romans 14:8 Longing to belong is something we all feel at one time or another. In death as well as in life we long to…

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