Batch Batchelder
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Batch Batchelder
PRAYER
Lord God, in the deepest night there rises the star
of morning, of birth, the herald of a new day you
are making, a day of great joy dawning in yet faint
shafts of light and love. I hear whispers of peace
in the stillness, fresh breezes of promise stirring,
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winter sparrows chirping of life, a ba... See more
Lord God, in the deepest night there rises the star
of morning, of birth, the herald of a new day you
are making, a day of great joy dawning in yet faint
shafts of light and love. I hear whispers of peace
in the stillness, fresh breezes of promise stirring,
DA I LY PR AY E R PROJ E C T | dailyprayerproject.com
winter sparrows chirping of life, a ba... See more
constant forward momentum was often a distraction from what truly mattered.
constant forward momentum was often a distraction from what ...
Don’t chase the ring…
"The key is to enjoy hanging out on the edge. That is, you find it interesting to attempt things one step beyond where you are right now. It could be the edge of your ability or the edge of your knowledge or the edge of your network.
If you reach — but just a little — and you do it every week, then you'll take on challenges that are manageable enou... See more
If you reach — but just a little — and you do it every week, then you'll take on challenges that are manageable enou... See more
3-2-1: On acting with confidence, the different types of age, and the importance of momentum
CONFESSION: God of peace and justice, we long
for the peace within, and without. We long to find
serenity of spirit in the midst of life’s struggles.
We long for harmony in our families and in all
our relationships. We long for the day when each
family everywhere might live in peace without fear,
enjoying the fruit of vine and tree. Yet we confess
that th... See more
for the peace within, and without. We long to find
serenity of spirit in the midst of life’s struggles.
We long for harmony in our families and in all
our relationships. We long for the day when each
family everywhere might live in peace without fear,
enjoying the fruit of vine and tree. Yet we confess
that th... See more
Which current core value do you believe is most important?
Which current value does no one actually follow or care about?
Which current value does no one actually follow or care about?
questions and
PRAYER
May none of God’s wonderful works keep silence,
night or morning. Bright stars, high mountains,
the depths of the seas, sources of rushing rivers:
may all of these break into song as we sing to
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. May all the angels in
the heavens reply: Amen! Amen! Amen! Power,
praise, honor, and eternal glory be to God, the
only Giver of... See more
May none of God’s wonderful works keep silence,
night or morning. Bright stars, high mountains,
the depths of the seas, sources of rushing rivers:
may all of these break into song as we sing to
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. May all the angels in
the heavens reply: Amen! Amen! Amen! Power,
praise, honor, and eternal glory be to God, the
only Giver of... See more
Children become attached to whoever functions as their primary caregiver. But the nature of that attachment—whether it is secure or insecure—makes a huge difference over the course of a child’s life. Secure attachment develops when caregiving includes emotional attunement. Attunement starts at the most subtle physical levels of interaction between
... See moreBessel van der Kolk • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Modern attachment theories, such as those proposed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, emphasize how stable, responsive caregivers create a “secure base” from which individuals can explore the world and cope with stress. The biblical themes mentioned—hopeful, rooted, patient, secure, calm—can be seen as spiritual parallels to this concept of a secur
... See moreIsaiah 11:1
1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
Isaiah 54:10
10 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,”
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.