Sweet Words

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones".

Proverbs 16:24

How often do we use these gracious words with our friends, strangers and co-workers?  Always?

Yes we do.  But then when it comes to family, the honey supply has depleted and the gracious words all used up.  We snap, crackle and pop at them.  The difference?  We think they have to love us because we are sister, wife, mother and best friend.  These are the people that we should never hurt.  One needs to learn that we can not take the love of another for granted.

Save that "honey" for home.

I Pray

One day we are young and then suddenly,  it seems that by the time we lift the mirror to see our reflection, staring back at us is a much older person.  Time stands still for no one.  I pray that everyday of my remaining time, is spent telling others about Christ and what He has done for me and what He can do for others.  I pray that His light shines through me.  I pray that when I finish my days here, God will say welcome home my child.  You have served me well.

P31 OBS Keep It Shut

I am so excited to begin this Bible Study on January 26th along with around 30,000+ women from around the world.

So thankful to Karen Ehman for writing this book.  I admit, I have a problem with saying harsh things to my loved ones.  The problem continues with my mouth giving out unwanted or un-requested advice.  Gossip has left these lips....oh my word, it just goes on and on.  

I do not spend enough time thinking before my tongue starts wagging.  I pray that this study will open my eyes to see how others see my mouth.  I want to learn to be slow to speak which in turn, will cause me and others to be slow to come to anger.  I especially want to learn to "say nothing at all".

It is not too late to join the study.  You won't regret it!

Living without Labels

Married, divorced or single here, it’s one family that mingles here.

Conservative or liberal here, we’ve all gotta give a little here.

Big or small here, there’s room for us all here.

Doubt or believe here, we all can receive here.

Gay or straight here, there’s no hate here.

Woman or man here, everyone can serve here.

Whatever your race here, for all of us grace here.

In imitation of the ridiculous love Almighty God has for each of us and all of us, let us live and love without labels.