Proverbs 15:4(CEV) Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt. Growing up, there was a saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Well, we know that the saying is so untrue. Words can heal or build up; Words also can tear down or hurt. Now,Continue reading “Our Words Have Power”
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A Heart At Peace
Proverbs 14:30(NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. A Peaceful Heart – Having inner tranquility and emotional calmness, being at peace with yourself and the world. Characterized by mindfulness, and also Self-Compassion, and Compassion for others.. Philippians 4:11(NIV) I am not saying this because I am inContinue reading “A Heart At Peace”
Making a Difference
Proverbs 31:8(Message Bible) “Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the misfits. Speak out for injustice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!” Proverbs 31:8 is the chapter where King Lemuel mother is giving him wisdom and direction. Some believe Lemuel is Solomon, but the wisdom given isContinue reading “Making a Difference”
Keep Shining
Matthew 5:14-16(ERV) V. 14 You are the light that shines for the world to see. V. 15 People don’t hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then, the light shines for everyone in the house. V. 16 In the same way, you should be a light for other people. LiveContinue reading “Keep Shining”
Wanting The Best For Ourselves
2 Chronicles 4:10(ERV) Jabez prayed to the God of Israel and said, “I pray that you would bless me and give me more land! Be near me, and don’t let anyone harm me! Then I will not have pain. ” God gave Jabez what he asked for. Mark 11:24(ERV) So I tell you to askContinue reading “Wanting The Best For Ourselves”
Compassion
Matthew 9:36(NKJV) But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Compassion(greek meaning) – to be moved with compassion, to have the bowels yearns, to feel sympathy for. Refers to the internal organs or bowels, gut-level feelings, or empathy forContinue reading “Compassion”
Wars and Rumors of Wars
Matthew 24:6(NKJV) And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matthew 24:36(NKJV) But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Acts 1:7(NKJV)Continue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars”
Confidence
Hebrews 10: 35-36(NKJV) V. 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has great reward. V. 36 For you have have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. Confidence(Bible Definition) – A firm trust and reliance on God, believing in God’s promises andContinue reading “Confidence”
The Lord is Faithful
Psalm 143:8(ERV) V. 8 Show me your faithful love this morning. I trust in you. She me what I should do. I put my life in your hands. Lamentations 3:22-24(ERV) V. 22 We are still alive because the Lord’s faithful love never ends. V. 23 Every morning, he shows it in new ways! You areContinue reading “The Lord is Faithful”
Self Encouragement
1 Samuel 30:6(KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. David was in a tough situation. They had been invaded by the enemy,Continue reading “Self Encouragement”