Month: March 2026

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate is believed to have been composed by Saint Patrick in the 5th century as a prayer for divine protection. It reflects the spirit of faith and the desire for God’s guidance and strength in the face of adversity. This prayer is often recited for spiritual protection and is a significant part of Irish Christian heritage. “Breastplate” is a reference to the Armor of God: Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of…

Grief is a reflection of love, a process of healing, and a reminder of the enduring impact of those we have lost. * My cat, Hunter, is almost 16 years old; that would be over 80 in people years. He has started to show some signs of declining health. And I have begun to grieve. * God fully understands grief. He experienced it firsthand, through Jesus. He [Jesus] was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted…

If you can believe the God who is perfect loves you then you can believe that you are worth loving.Joyce Meyer *** “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than…

Worry: feeling anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems * Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear.Corrie Ten Boom *** Worry is a thief, stealing our energy, attention, and the courage to act. Worry convinces us to not even try. It distracts us from our potential. Merely the act…

Fear: an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.H. P. Lovecraft *** Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will strengthen you…

Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome *** We live in the midst of alarms; anxiety beclouds the future; we expect some new disaster with each newspaper we read.Abraham Lincoln *** Anxiety affects us emotionally and physically. It interferes with our ability to function. What to do? Take…

Insurance is a financial agreement that provides protection against potential losses in exchange for regular payments called premiums. Some insurance is required: auto, home, etc. Some insurance is advisable: health, etc. Having insurance makes us feel safe. But let’s not forget that insurance can only do what it can do. And sometimes it doesn’t even do that. Here are some “benefits” of insurance. “Insurance is the safety net that allows us to…

We all have a lot of stuff. It’s the American way. But is our stuff pulling its own weight, or is it weighing us down? When stuff takes more than it gives, it becomes just another distraction. Earthly possessions dazzle our eyes and delude us into thinking that they can provide security and freedom from…

He who loves money shall never have enough. The foolishness of thinking that wealth brings happiness!Ecclesiastes 5:10 Living Bible *** There’s nothing wrong with earning money. But when the pursuit of wealth keeps us from more important pursuits, it becomes a distraction to a fulfilled life. It is easy to think that earning more money…

Of all the external distractions, money makes people the most uncomfortable. After all, we trade our time and energy for it. (When asked, “How much money is enough?” John D. Rockefeller, the wealthiest man in the early 1900s, answered, “Just a little bit more.”) Our culture has come to embrace that. But striving to accumulate…