The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. ~Proverbs 18:21 NLT I never knew what might erupt from our second-oldest grandson. What our speech reveals can surprise the best of us. Near the beginning of one summer, he developed a case of strep throat. My wife and I noticed a rash on his face. Then, later, he opened his mouth wide for some unknown reason, and my wife noticed white spots covering … Continue reading →
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. ~Romans 13:14 NASB Once, I neglected putting on Christ during a call I made about an online return. I was a little frustrated after talking with the representative. Okay, a lot frustrated. I didn’t yell or say bad words, but the guy wouldn’t have guessed I was a child of God by our conversation. A communication issue added to the problem. … Continue reading →
I am not perfect, so I often ask God to guard my tongue. …
Continue reading →While initially shocking, the question gave Meme and Pop an ideal scenario to discuss what words we should and should not use and why. The question also allowed us to discuss sin and how it affects our actions, attitudes, and words. And we didn’t have to bring the subject up. We merely used a normal conversation and turned it into a teachable moment. …
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