The bible has a lot to say about our words. Most of it is sobering. If only we could remember what we read before we speak…We’ve all been guilty of saying something at the wrong time, or saying the wrong thing when something different was needed. This is part of ...
Read More »Sticks and Stones: Satan’s Name-Calling Game
For over 170 years, children everywhere have chanted some version of “Sticks and Stones, “ first published in England, in response to the hurtful words of another. Sadly, this little rhyme is proven untrue before too many years of one’s childhood pass. Hurtful words are part of Satan’s game, and ...
Read More »Do You Have a “Whatever” Attitude?
Whatever! Doesn’t that word just infuriate you? It does me because it’s typically used alongside an I-don’t-care attitude and/or the rolling of the eyes. What do you want for dinner? Whatever. What would you like to do? Whatever. I think this would be a good idea. Whatever. No, I really ...
Read More »Thanks, But No Thanks–When I Want My Way, Not God’s
My daughter missed the bus this morning. It happens. She is 10 years old and just not a morning person. We really didn’t do anything differently. I am a stickler for the usual with her “ wake up” routine. This morning, poor baby, was just moving slower than a little ...
Read More »Speaking Your Heart’s Desire Into Being
I don’t remember exactly how the inclination came to me, but I’m fairly certain it had something to do with my devotions mentioning prophesying. As I drove to my morning meeting, I pondered the idea of various truths being spoken into reality. At that point, I decided to partake of ...
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