Verse of the Day: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Do your words lift others up, or do they tear them down? More importantly, do they reflect God's love? In moments of frustration, we may say things we don’t truly mean, but once spoken, they can't … Continue reading Harsh Words Stir Anger
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What’s Required?
Verse of the Day: Micah 6:8 What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. God wants you to treat others fairly, behave morally righteous, show compassion and forgiveness even to those who don't deserve it. Be respectful, gentle, live modestly, … Continue reading What’s Required?
Have Compassion
Verse of the Day: Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. We are called to be Christlike - gentle, caring and compassionate. There is a homeless epidemic in this country, many people are living in poverty and … Continue reading Have Compassion
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 13:5 (Love) it keeps no record of wrongs. We’re not perfect and there are going to be times when we disagree or have conflict but love fights fair and it doesn't keep score. It doesn’t bring up the past and it doesn’t use the past to purposefully … Continue reading Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs