by lighthouse | May 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:4 “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Encouragement is key to success in life. Depression and addictions result when a person lives in an atmosphere of discouragements and feelings of low or nonexistent self-worth. Your and my words can amazingly affect another person in drastic ways. Knowing the reality of the effect of words, how can we not tell others of the wonders of our Heavenly Father.
by lighthouse | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:3 “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Name one person who has tried to get away with doing something they knew they should not do thinking no one is watching. Better include yourself as should I. God knows every move we make–not just when the lights are on–not just when the lights are off–every second of every day. Praise God for making each of us accountable, for He is ever present.
by lighthouse | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:2 “The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.” Words and speaking can either produce wise thought or can make sounds which resemble ideas but are actually of little or no value. Before you or I communicate we should always ask ourselves—are we making noise or are we expressing wise thinking. Hopefully we always express thinking which carries wisdom.
by lighthouse | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” If one’s intent is to persuade or help another person understand– kindness, calm, with a caring manner must always dominate. Anything else will not only accomplish nothing, but it will also produce anger and a very distant relationship.
by lighthouse | May 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Republican, Democrat or Independent–which is the party which will lead our country to a secure relationship with God? Our country turns inward and me has become the most important person with my rights and opinions dominating thought. Homosexuality, abortion, same sex marriage etc. are hot topics with heated debates centering around me thoughts, while totally ignoring God thoughts. Can such a nation not only survive but thrive. Only can a nation survive and thrive which places God as the Ruler of thought and actions. If not, the second half of this passage will sadly result. These are our Almighty God’s words.
