Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) “You’re never going to amount to anything.”“You’ll never change.”“Why do you even try? You always fail.”Continue Reading
How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! (2 Samuel 7:22 NLT) My 81-year-old father has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, and two weeks ago I took him to a group of prayer warriors toContinue Reading
“Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (Philippians 4:8 TPT) Who are the people whose comments, encouragement, put-downs, or other speechContinue Reading
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. (Proverbs 18:21 AMP) The next day, as he left Bethany, Jesus was feeling hungry. He noticed a leafy fig tree in the distance, so he walkedContinue Reading
“Once you enter a house, speak to the people there and say, ‘God’s blessing of peace be upon this house!’ If a lover of peace resides there, your peace will rest upon that household. (Luke 10:5 TPT) I started the Bible Recap plan again for 2024 with the goal of readingContinue Reading
“Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (Philippians 4:8 TPT) Who are the people whose comments, encouragement, put-downs, or other speech still rings in yourContinue Reading
“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.” (Proverbs 18:21 TPT) “And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking wordsContinue Reading
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.” (Proverbs 18:21 GW) Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.” (Proverbs 26:2 NIV) Last Sunday at church our leadership received a word of knowledgeContinue Reading
“God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life.” (Psalm 54:4 GW) Today is the Chinese New Year and, while it means almost nothing to me, it is a huge celebration in many parts of the world. I saw a news report talking about this being theContinue Reading