To all of my friends who have given me an honest answer when I needed one, I thank you! This is the Good News Translation but I think the NIV has a beautiful translation as well: “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” In Biblical times, a kiss was a sign of true friendship, and my Bible commentary has this to add: “Those who genuinely love others will be honest with them; their lips will speak truth for their benefit and enrichment.”
The story of the 10 lepers, in Luke 17 reveals several ways to practice greater gratitude.
Read Proverbs 22 My mother-in-law grew up in the projects in Shreveport, Louisiana as one of seven kids. She remembers plenty of times when strangers dropped off Thanksgiving dinner or other meals on their doorsteps. Now, each fall when she returns to her hometown, she gets together with her siblings to pay it forward. They…
read proverbs 14 A few years ago, my brother and sister-in-law, started their own pharmacy business. As with so many new business ventures, it has not been easy, but through their hard work, dedication, super smarts and God’s blessing, they have been successful.
READ PROVERBS 9 Another morning doing SOAP (Scripture-Observation-Application-Prayer) with my middle daughter, Priya. The above verse really spurred some good observations and discussion. Priya’s wisdom: “When you fear God and His ways, you become wise.” We also talked about what it means to fear God. It’s a concept that can be difficult to understand for…
Five simple ways to shed your spiritual fat and exercise your faith more.
You are invited to participate in An Intentional Advent! Julie Kay Harbour, author, and Leona Dalavai Scott, blogger, are teaming up to put together this series on some thoughtful and intentional ways we can prepare our hearts for the Savior’s birth.