Morning Briefings

What may I give to the Lord for all the good things he has done for me? I will take the cup of salvation, and give praise to the name of the Lord. I will make the offering of my oath to the Lord, even before all his people.

– Psalm 116: 12-14

In God’s eyes, addictions are avenues for salvation. They provide the impetus I need to finally surrender my life to God. My addiction is ‘exhibit A’ among my proofs for why I can’t manage the job of being my own savior.

– Mark E. Thibodeaux
God, I Have Issues

For twenty centuries she has been called blessed by people in all walks of life: intellectuals, illiterates, kings, warriors, tradesmen, men and women, infants and elderly: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women.

– Francis Fernandez
In Conversation with God

He who gives a child a treat, makes joy-bells ring in Heaven’s street. He who gives a child a home, builds palaces in Kingdom come. She who gives a baby birth, brings Savior Christ again to earth.

– James Masefield

America trusts in the abiding power of prayer and asks for the wisdom to discern God’s will in times of joy and trial. As we observe this National Day of Prayer, we recognize our dependence on the Almighty, we thank Him for the blessings He has bestowed upon us, and we put our country’s future in His hands.

– A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

In this tender season, rich with memories, let us remember all of those who have been lights along our way; the loved ones that we hold forever, in our hearts.

– Deborah Gordon Cooper from
Christmas Blessings

I did not create myself, it is a gift. I am me, that is a miracle.

– Hugh Prather
Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person

It is on this occasion of Thanksgiving in America that we openly acknowledge how blessed we are by the company that we keep. As we sit down with our families and other friends this holiday, please know that you and your families will continue to be in our humble prayers of thanks.

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In the Company of Prayer

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today-to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul- then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil.

– Deuteronomy 11:13,14

The Glory of God is the human person fully alive. How do we get there? How do we become fully alive? One day at a time - in prayer.

– Reverend James O’Leary
I Think I Am Happier Than I Think I Am

If there lurks in most modern minds the notion that to desire our own good and earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it is a bad thing, I submit that this notion is no part of the Christian faith.

– C.S. Lewis
The Weight of Glory

Ancient Jewish wisdom insists that approval by our friends is an important aid to a person’s business success.

– Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Thou Shall Prosper