God knows we are limited by time and space; Jesus himself was. He didn't preach to everyone, heal everyone, comfort everyone, or even convert everyone. He simply showed up where God told him to go and...
As we scatter kindness, we help to create a safe space where we can openly share the gospel with others. We get to see a life change right before our eyes. Not only the life of another. But our lives...
But wait. Have you prayed about it? We are better poised to process life’s troubles after petitioning God first. I’m still learning this lesson, but the calm I feel when I get the order straight encou...
Different isn’t wrong. It’s just different.
Don’t say something permanently painful just because you are temporarily ticked off. Will
Don’t say something permanently painful just because you are temporarily ticked off.
Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding (Proverbs 17:28). Yes, sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all. We
Father, I face another day in which I will be called upon to use my words wisely and well. May they encourage those who listen. May they speak truth but also be said in love. May I pause before I poun...
God created us with emotions, and anger is one of them. Feeling the emotion of anger is not the problem. The problem is when we let our anger trigger actions that result in wrongdoing.
God is patient. He doesn’t fly off the handle in anger.
Are you willing to try — really try? If you’ve struggled with words like I have, you may have some mixed feelings in response to this question. You really do want to try, but you also remember times y...
Gracious words promote instruction (16:21).
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning. PROVERBS 10:12 – 13
I recognize that craving such an outward appearance is utterly prideful. The Spirit reminds me to find my identity in Christ, not in a façade of capability and certainly not in others’ opinions of me....
If there is room in your heart, you'll make room in your home.
If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! (30:32). Here it is, translated for social media: If you are tempted to slam someone online or brag on Fac...
In fact, if you are in the middle of a heated discussion with someone and they ask, Well, what do you think? it is perfectly reasonable to tell them you don’t yet know what you think. Yes, this may fr...
In the afternoon we can’t forget what God told us in the morning.
Judgment does not win others over. Kindness does.
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