You Are Essential: Everyday Heroes |
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| The word hero gets thrown around a lot. A friend who brings you coffee on a busy day might seem like a hero in that moment, but the real heroes are the ones who put themselves in danger for the good of others. We often think of police officers, members of the armed services, firefighters, and other first responders — and they are, undoubtedly, heroes. However, there are other everyday people who become heroes in a crisis, risking their lives to help. Volunteers who clear rubble after earthquakes or paddle out into floodwaters to rescue survivors are heroes. So are the doctors and nurses on the front lines battling diseases. The good, dependable folks who go to work even in the midst of terror attacks, pandemics, and natural disasters are pretty heroic too. They rarely get honors for their service, but without them we wouldn't be able to buy groceries, send our kids to school, have clean buses and bathrooms, buy gas, or any of the other countless things that keep our country running. So thank an everyday hero today. * You Are Able to Love Others Following Jesus is not for the faint of heart. Jesus doesn't let us sing some hymns and go to Bible study each week and say we're done. He challenges us to do more and be better. He dares us to be bolder and braver and to love harder. He urges us to step outside of our comfort zones to care for one another in the middle of our messy lives and emotions. Jesus was human too. He knows how we feel and what our weaknesses are. But He also knows what we are capable of. He doesn't ask us to do anything that we can't do. So when the Bible tells us to "love one another" and to "outdo one another in showing honor," we can be confident that those are things we can absolutely do. How will you rise to the challenge today? * |
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You're a Miracle Go outside tonight and look up at the stars. Count as many of them as you can. The longer you look, the smaller you will feel. Isn't it amazing that out of the vastness of space you are standing in this exact place at this exact time? The chances of your being born, just as you are, is more than one in four hundred trillion.1 Crazy! It's truly a miracle that you are here. So what are you, as a living, breathing miracle, going to do with your one miraculous life? You owe it to yourself to make it count. Take the time to find what you are passionate about. Dig deep and discover your purpose. Discover how you can use your unique strengths to make the difference in this world that you were born to make. * "You are special, and so is your neighbor"— that part is essential: that you're not the only special person in the world. The person you happen to be with at the moment is loved, too. ~ Fred Rogers * Love Everyone Each of us matters to someone. Your mailman is a beloved husband. Your child's teacher is a cherished daughter. The barista at your favorite coffee shop is someone's best friend. Think about your people. How would you want them to be treated by strangers? Each of us deserves love, kindness, and respect. Life is challenging. We can all fall into thinking that our people and our lives matter most sometimes. But the truth is that we all need each other. Every person you meet deserves to be treated like they are one of your people — the people you love and cherish most. If we can all remember to treat others with that kind of love, imagine what a difference it would make! - Dr. Ali Binazir, "Are You a Miracle? On the Probability of Your Being Born," Huffpost, August 16, 2011, https://www.huffpost.com/entry /probability-being-born_b_877853?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0 cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJI3hm TJzvFQjWLh46PLZKV95xgCmeePGnWVeiooW6RtzgP0YAjrBBkcY -K1QZutn_9d2h4RwShvEy5OZxsVKUzPl-LP9f56oGr9CJYqeF333j _GpBnczAqpUYxuVZq3R3mckqkhAoDSCyVlq0rpbyewJM3lA4Xvqido Jgoud_jY.
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Ephesians 1:16 says, "I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers..." We can love others with the love of Christ by being grateful for them and treating them with kindness, deference, and generosity. Who are you thankful for today? Come share with us! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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The perfect inspirational gift for the educators in your life! |
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12 |
You Are Essential: 100 Inspirational Reminders of How Much You Matter |
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+ FREE shipping on all orders over $35 | With 100 uplifting quotes and stories along with vibrant artwork, You Are Essential is for the essential people in your life--including you!--who need a reminder that what they do matters. We all have essential people in our lives, whether they are friends, family, or someone we are meeting for the first time at the doctor's office or grocery pick-up line. Designed to be given as an encouragement or thank-you to others or as a self-purchase to remind yourself how much the world needs you, You Are Essential includes: - Inspirational quotes
- Encouraging stories
- Colorful artwork
The perfect way to let someone know you see all that they are doing and that you're grateful, You Are Essential is a beautiful celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that no matter what, we will always need each other. |
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This timely and timeless book is ideal for: - Classroom and online teachers
- Nurses, medical assistants, EMTs, pharmacists, and doctors
- First responders and their families
- Parents juggling both childcare and a career
- Grandparents stepping in to help during turbulent times
- Pastors, youth leaders, and Sunday school teachers
- Grocery store delivery shoppers and postal service employees
- Homeschooling parents and co-op leaders
- Factory workers, car mechanics, restaurant personnel
- And more!
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What Our Readers Are Saying |
"It is a great book. If anyone did not feel worthy this would be the book to get. It just makes you feel good about life." — Lisa H. |
"I loved this book because each day you are inspired to do something nice for others. I was reminded of the Golden Rule to treat others the way you want to be treated. In todays world people often forget how good it feels to do nice things for others. We are all essential in God's Plan and it is essential to love others as God created us to do." — Susie W. |
"This book is very encouraging and inspiring. I love reading the quotas from courageous people in history." — Gloria I. |
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Lift the spirits of your favorite teacher |
Pocket Prayers for Teachers: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Peace and Renewal |
Do you know a Teacher who you'd like to encourage? All the way from coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher's job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion become the norm. For those in need of a little peace and renewal, Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Suited for gift-giving and written especially for those special people who inspire our students, Pocket Prayers for Teachers contains - Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement
- Prayers for Clarity and Creativity
- Prayers for Love and Patience
- Prayers for Peace and Protection
- Prayers for Integrity and Grace
- Prayers for Strength and Endurance
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