Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. — Colossians 4:6 NLT The word gracious can also be translated as wholesome, fitting, kind, truthful, gentle, sensitive, thoughtful, and helpful. In most of Jesus’ conversations with His disciples and the public, He was known to be gracious,Continue reading “Words Matter (Part 2)”
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Words Matter (Part 1)
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. – Proverbs 15:1 NKJV In life, especially in our relationships and dealings with others, it is inevitable that we will experience a fair measure of conflicts, differences inContinue reading “Words Matter (Part 1)”
In Partnership
And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 ESV In the last few weeks, we discussed how God can establish the work of our hands and intervene in our lives in miraculous ways when we invite Him. However, it willContinue reading “In Partnership”
Lord, Establish Our Works!
O Lord our God, let your sweet beauty rest upon us. Come work with us, and then our works will endure; you will give us success in all we do. – Psalm 90:17 TPT We are now well and truly into the year 2024! I wonder how you are doing with your New Year’s Resolution,Continue reading “Lord, Establish Our Works!”
Extra Time
Then this message came to Isaiah from the Lord: “Go back to Hezekiah and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord…says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life.’” — Isaiah 38:4-5 NLT If you are a sports fan, you will be familiar with the term “Extra Time” inContinue reading “Extra Time”