James 3:5 TLB This scripture is a powerful reminder and goes much farther than the simple warning “Watch your tongue”. Not only may our words harm others, but they could also damage our credibility as witnesses to Jesus Christ. This often happens when we are quick to speak without regarding the consequences first. “The heart […]
Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 24:3-4 “A wise woman builds up her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.” (Proverbs 14:1) I came across this scripture and thought of it in regards to our relationships with our husbands. I realized how easy it can be to tear down our husbands and how […]
Romans 5:8, 1 John 1:9 As a believer, what happens when we stumble and fall or go through a season of doubt and questioning? I came across a quote that reminded me of God’s promise to us: “However far we may wander from the path, the Savior invites us to return and walk with Him.” […]
Colossians 3:23 Not long ago I changed careers; it’s not the first time I have started a new adventure out of the blue. I returned to care-giving as a home health aide. I truly love what I do. I help people that cannot help themselves. I treat them with dignity and respect – never making […]
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Reading today’s scripture made me think, “am I really fit to run the race?” If you know me, exercise is not on the top of my list of things I have to do. But I believe Paul is talking more about spiritual exercising and running the race for Christ. Practice, practice, practice […]
Matthew 24:13 Has God ever taught you a valuable lesson and you didn’t realize it until you learned it? Well, that actually happens to me a lot. I get those “Ohhh, ok” moments or “Wow, now I see” type of thing. In the last few months, my mother courageously hung on tight to her faith […]
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NLT) Does this mean we cannot accomplish anything? No, of course not, but everything we do should bring glory to God. Many times […]
“See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” (Isaiah 12:2) We have victory in Jesus. We forget about that when it comes to our day to day lives. We believe we have to […]
I have always told my children it is okay to be confident but not to be cocky; today’s verse addresses this issue. When we boast, we should boast in the Lord – not about ourselves; for everything we have done and got is from God. We should boast of God’s great attributes, of what He […]
