““Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Eph 4:29 (NIV) If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.  Have you every heard this saying?  My…

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Rom 15: 2 (NIV) What can we do this week to encourage those around us? It’s so easy to do!

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Prov 11:14 (NIV) Simple yet powerful words for us this week. Wisdom surrounds us if we will just turn and ask. Let’s seek wise counsel in our decisions!

 “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matt 28:5-6 (NIV) Today is a celebration y’all! 

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”  Prov 14:23 (NIV) How many people do we know that talk the talk instead of actually doing the work?  Let’s be a positive example this week and actually do the hard work!

Feeling like your strength has been a little low lately? Consider being cheerful instead of grumpy – you’ll be amazed at what type of energy you will have! “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” Prov 17:22 (NLT)

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Prov 19:20 (NIV) I don’t always want to listen to advice… and I pay the price for it when I don’t! Let’s change it up this week and listen  – maybe just a little?!

““Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” Prov 17:28 (ESV) My son has taught me this verse first hand.  As I have watched him grow up, I have noticed he is a very silent type.  Chill.  Unflappable.  In most situations he…

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.” Rom 2:1 (NIV) Careful, careful, careful!  (me too)

“Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” Prov 10:4 (NIV) Remember to stay focused, determined and diligent as we enter the New Year.  Let’s not slack off – with hard work and God on our side it can be a great 2023!