“But godliness with contentment is great gain” 2 Tim 6:6 (CSB) Are you showing others at work through your speech and actions that you are satisfied with what you have, or are you like me  – complaining sometimes about “what you wish you had” or “why you don’t have this”…

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Prov 4:23 (NIV) You may have heard this verse before, but the relevance today is even more important than it has ever been.  Our hearts guide and direct all that we do. Every word that comes out…

I’ve been worrying and anxious a good bit lately. I have had this verse below on my mind for some time, so I pulled it back out to help encourage myself.I thought I would send it as a reminder today in case you were worrying about anything as well.  The…

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Proverbs 10:19 (NIV) I use this verse a lot around our house – reminding my kids about it frequently.  But boy how I forget to use my own advice when it comes to it myself! Let’s…

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.” Prov 29:11 (CSB) Well I was a fool this week!  I got angry about something and lost my self control… Boy do I regret that! It’s over now; I can’t take back my actions,…

We have all heard the saying “you reap what you sow.” Well how about this week we sow generously  – so we can actually reap generously too?  Maybe being extra kind to others at work or letting someone in front of you while driving. It doesn’t take much to do…

“Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.” Prov 16:21 (CSB) I read this verse and didn’t ever realize that pleasant speech increases learning, but when I thought about it more I can totally understand how this works!  I have learned most when my speech…

“The one who acquires good sense loves himself; one who safeguards understanding finds success.”  Prov 19:8 (CSB) My mom used to always tell me to use “good sense” when making a decision. She especially reminded me of this after I had made a really bad one! (ha!) If we find…

“So I say, walk by the spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh” Gal 5:16 (NIV) Temptation is swirling around us all the time – the desires of the flesh are many!  I know personally I am constantly battling different the desires of the flesh…

It doesn’t take much to be thankful for what we have.  It always seems easier though to look around at what we are missing! Try and look at all of the things you have this week… instead of what you don’t have – you will be amazed if you really stop and…