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…
Has anyone ever tried to derail the good work you are doing? Intentionally tried to slow you down or make you look bad in front of your peers? “When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall… Sanballat and Geshem…
My wife and I must say “Be Kind” to our kids probably 25 times a week – but I needed this reminder for myself this week as I forget many times to practice it too! “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God…
Weekly Ration How good are you at taking advice? Most of the time I’m not! This week let’s use this verse below as a reminder to lower our arrogance level and to seek wisdom… instead of experiencing conflict! “Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Prov 13:10…
Lately at work I have wanted to get my thoughts out of my mouth before everyone else gets a chance to. Sometimes even cutting other people off in mid sentence! Let’s use this verse below as our guide this week, especially the part about being “slow to speak” (I needed this reminder…
I needed to be reminded today that in all situations, whether bad or good, rain or sunshine, car starts or doesn’t, people are nice to me or not, that I always need to be joyful. Always! When I do this it shows through at my workplace, and other need to see…