“Now go out there and congratulate your troops, for I swear by the Lord that if you don’t go out, not a single one of them will remain here tonight. Then you will be worse off than ever before.” 2Samuel 19:7 Do you make a point to praise your best workers, your child that is […]

“Gentle words are a tree of life, a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 Do the words you speak give life or crush people? Our words can tear people down or build them up. How do you want people to speak to you? Think about what you say before you say it. Let’s be

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your

“Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” Proverbs 3:6-7 Don’t depend on your own knowledge and understanding. Seek His will and He will guide you. Trust Him. When we get

“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” Proverbs 13:20 You can’t soar with the eagles if you’re running with the turkeys. Choose your friends wisely. Surround yourself with people who have the qualities you admire and be blessed.

“‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 Have you noticed that when it rains, it takes longer for the ground to dry in the shaded areas? When our lives

“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.” James 1:19-20 When you get angry with someone, is it really that your mad about what happened or is it that you want to control the situation?

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 Father, I want more of you and less of me. Show me how. Help me become who you’ve created me to be, in

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. He let’s me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their their heads. Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:20-21 Our human instinct is to react badly when we are around people