“My dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should learn to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 It is important to develop the skill of listening. We are all guilty of half listening. It is a skill that […]

“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 16 Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” 1Thessalonians 5:11, 16-18 Build others up. Encourage them. Be the light in this dark world. Stay

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Philippians 1:3 In order to have healthy relationships, start with gratitude. Do you give thanks for the people in your life? Do you take them for granted? Do you only see their faults? Be grateful first and be blessed.

“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. 28 You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 118:24, 28-29 Rejoice and be

“Then when you call, the Lord will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ He will quickly reply. ‘Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors! Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as

“Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. 11 The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.” Psalm 29:1-2,11 Honor and worship God and be blessed with

“If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you.” Luke 10:8 Jesus is sending the disciples out and He tells them they may have to get uncomfortable in order to reach the people. They may have to eat something they don’t normally eat. It’s the same today. If we

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you. Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 When we can’t see past the ‘here and now’, we have to continue to trust God to take care of us. Trust Him

“But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?” Romans 10:14 As Christians, we are the messengers. We are to live like Jesus, be

“We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.” 2Corinthians