Speak Life Today words of Wisdom contains several verses in Proverbs that all addresses the same subject: our words. These verses compare the words of the wise with the words of fools. They also show the harm our words can cause if we don't control them. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 4
Correction Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.Proverbs 9:7-9 Both the intent and its application to our lives today is... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 3
Choice Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.Proverbs 4:23-26 These verses remind me that what I do has... Continue Reading →
How Can My Life Be Changed?
I've been giving a lot of thought to what affects me the most. What impacts my attitude, my mood, my behavior, my words, and my choices? Thinking about times when I've felt joyful, hopeful, or satisfied compared to times when I've felt discouraged, anxious, or alone I began to see a common thread. What I... Continue Reading →
How should we respond when others are suffering?
The gift of presence Originally I had planned to move on to my last section which would be finding meaning in suffering. However, after recent experiences I realized that God had been preparing me to address another area before I wrapped things up. How do we respond to people who are going through suffering? This... Continue Reading →