Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. My mother shows with her life that kindness goes a long way toward making her world a better place. Many situations can be defused with kind words. Just think what a difference kind words could makeContinue reading “Hold Your Tongue – Ephesians 4:32”
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Speaking
Psalm 15:1-5 Has what you said ever gotten you in trouble? Welcome to the human race! Unless you never say anything, either with body language or with the tone of your grunts, you will make mistakes in your communication. Wars have been started over words. Drawing a picture can get you killed. What youContinue reading “Speaking”
Honeycomb
Proverbs 16:24 Some people you just like to be around. Have you noticed that? They speak and their words are soothing, healing even. You want to just spend time with them, listening, talking, absorbing. And then there are people whose words are like chalkboard fingernails. Every word they speak seems to cut toContinue reading “Honeycomb”
Put the Brakes On
Proverbs 13:2-3 The words we say have a great impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. One word from the Fed Chair makes the stock market rise and fall. One word from a dad to a daughter can bring tears. One word from a teacher can break a child’s confidence forContinue reading “Put the Brakes On”
Day 190
Restraining the unbridled tongue James 3 Key Verses: 1, 8, 10, 16 Teachers, whether they are public school teachers or Bible teachers, have an awesome responsibility. James writes specifically about Bible teachers, saying that they will be judged for their teaching activities. Because we deal with eternity, we must be very careful what and howContinue reading “Day 190”
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