Resilient People Know How to Be Still
By Rick Warren — 12/14/2023 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 (NIV) The key to resisting stress is the very thing that many Christians do the least: spend time alone with God. And yet this spiritual practice is absolutely essential More...
The Amazing Power Of Purpose
December 11, 2023/in Monday Manna /by Stephen R. Graves It does not matter what is wrong. Whether you have a fever, a broken arm, or a missing limb, a visit to the doctor always seems to start More...
Benefiting From Unhurried Time With God
December 4, 2023/in Monday Manna /by Rick Boxx Dr. Richard Blackaby was talking with a group of business and professional leaders in Iowa about a time when his father, Henry, was invited to speak More...
You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It
By Rick Warren “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 (NLT) Remember the story of Joseph? His More...
Don’t Let People Or Circumstances Steal Your Joy
in Monday Manna /by Jim Mathis We sometimes hear people talking about the importance of finding work you love. This may be a little overrated, but it is important to do things that do not destroy your joy, your More...
How God Blesses Grateful Hearts: A Thanksgiving Message
By Rick Warren — 11/23/2023 “Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?” 1 More...
The What, Who And Why Of Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023/in Monday Manna /by Robert J. Tamasy This week the United States marks the annual Thanksgiving Day observance. Similar holidays on various dates are observed in other nations, including Canada, More...
How to Replace Your Fear With Trust
By Rick Warren “He did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT) Sometimes More...
Let Faith, Not Fear, Rule Your Heart
By Rick Warren “Many of the people scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” Mark 10:48 (GNT) Don’t let your fears control you! More...
Visionaries Vs. The Financially Driven
in Monday Manna /by Rick Boxx We live in very uncertain economic times. It probably has always been that way, but for a variety of reasons, economic conditions seem especially unpredictable now. The question More...