Power of Words

Power of Words

Some people make cutting remarks,     but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NLT) The television screams words these days. Election rhetoric, racial tension, candidates and pundits, unceasing phone calls, signs and posters dotting the roadways,...
A Neighbor

A Neighbor

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.1 Peter 3:8 (ESV) I have wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that requires monthly shots in both eyes. I’m sure you just closed and squinched up your eyes...

May I help you?

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23 (HCSB) I grabbed my number from the dispenser on the counter and lingered near to be sure I heard it when it was called. This wasn’t the first time I had...

H. R.

Kind words are like honey—     sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 (NLT) Recently, I stopped by the Starbucks counter on the way to my seat in the boarding area.  As I gave the cashier my order, I thought she might have assumed I was a corporate...

Just a Word

 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Have you gotten used to writing 2017 yet? I love a new year — new wall calendars, new devotionals, new Bible studies, new semester....