There Is Power In The Tongue
There are several verses in the Bible that remind us that there is such power in the tongue. A few of those are as follows:
Matthew 12:36-37 ESV
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”Proverbs 21:23 ESV
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.Proverbs 18:21 ESV
Death and life are in the power of the tongue …
Recently, my family and I have witnessed people tearing others down with their words as well as others who used their words to, instead, build others up. Which type of person would you like to be around? Which type of person are YOU? read more…
It Is Well With My Soul
This old familiar hymn keeps playing over in my head. My thoughts begin to wander to days prior that were spent with my loved ones that have since passed on.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know,a
It is well, it is well, with my soul.It is well, (it is well),
With my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul. read more…
Memories Are Made Of Moments Like This
I can remember it so clearly. Looking back, it was just a few short years ago. My youngest daughter, at five years old, was dressed in her little cap and gown, surrounded by all of her family as she prepared to “graduate” from Kindergarten. Oh, she was smiling proudly as she walked with the rest of her class down the aisle to take her seat beside the stage. We watched her look around to steal a glance at us just to check to be sure we were looking at her, and we were. She would smile shyly, turn away, and do it all over again moments later. When her name was called, she walked across the stage to accept her diploma. She was such a big girl graduating from her Kindergarten class at this Christian school and going into First Grade!
My grandma was there to watch as this all unfolded before her. This was a special treat as she did not often read more…
