Today’s verse is one I try to remember daily when I am going through the motions of life, asking myself “is it beneficial”? 1 Corinthians 6:12 says: “‘Everything is permissible for me,' but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible for me,' but I will not be mastered by anything” (CSB). This verse says not … Continue reading Is it Beneficial
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Beauty in Each Day
The tagline for my website says, “Intentionally living life looking for ‘a lot of beauty in ordinary things.’” If you have watched The Office, you would be familiar with this phrase: “a lot of beauty in ordinary things.” The last line of the show, my favorite show, you hear the character Pam Halpert say, “There's … Continue reading Beauty in Each Day
Abundant Harvest
My daughter has a Russian Tortoise. I decided to attempt to grow dandelions indoors for him for the winter. The seeds were planted and we are already seeing some growth. Remember, what you plant, you reap. This is important to consider in every area of life. The words you speak have power; the tongue brings … Continue reading Abundant Harvest
Blessing Not Cursing
We know our words are powerful. God speaks into being and He created us in His image. We have the power to build up and tear down with our words. Romans 12:14 tells us to, “Speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute” (TPT). This is certainly easier said than done. Why would … Continue reading Blessing Not Cursing
What is Good
The Bible tells us not to neglect to do what is good. Hebrews 13:16 says: “Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices” (CSB). As we are doing life, we should be holding everything we do or say to the good standard. Would I be doing … Continue reading What is Good
Melodies of Praise
Things do not always go your way. As a parent, I remember when my kids would be upset because they couldn’t have a snack before dinner. As you get older, you begin to develop a nasty habit—complaining. We complain about things not going our way. We complain about the traffic. We complain because the food … Continue reading Melodies of Praise
Boiled Over
I love to cook; however, I still have the occasional mishaps like when items boil over. When something boils over on the stove, it makes such a mess. It is horrible to clean up, and often there is still some remnant of evidence left behind of the disaster even after trying to clean up. Today’s … Continue reading Boiled Over
Slow to Speak
I talk a lot. Always have; perhaps I always will. It has certainly been something I had to be mindful of because speaking can get you in trouble. The Bible speaks a lot about the words we speak and even the action of speaking. We are to be quick to listen and we are to … Continue reading Slow to Speak
Helping Others
God positions people beside us to help. In a world that tries to teach us to use people and to see what they can do for us, the Bible speaks of a reverse system. Rather than seeking what we can get in this world, and what people can do for us, we are taught that … Continue reading Helping Others
Encouragement
Encouragement is so important. The Bible tells us to encourage others. I have personally seen encouragement go a long way in a person’s life. Paul wrote how he wanted to encourage others in their faith, but then he said something interesting. He said, “But I also want to be encouraged by yours.” What? He wanted … Continue reading Encouragement
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