James 3:18 A harvest of righteousness doesn’t just happen. It grows from the seeds we choose to plant each day. When we plant words of peace instead of anger, encouragement instead of criticism, and forgiveness instead of bitterness, we are sowing seeds that will bear eternal fruit. Righteousness grows in the soil of a heart… Continue reading September 17th – James 3:18
Tag: Friendship
September 17th – Proverbs 17:17
Week 3 - Wisdom In Friendship (Proverbs 17:17) It’s a proven fact. People need people. And king Solomon teaches us the value of godly friendships, by reminding us that a true friend loves at all times and is like a brother born for adversity. In a world that often promotes selfishness and shallow connections, godly… Continue reading September 17th – Proverbs 17:17
September 10th – James 3:17
Week 2 - Wisdom From Heaven (James 3:17) James compares worldly wisdom, which is often rooted in pride, selfish ambition, and sin, against godly wisdom, which comes from above and reflects God's character. Worldly wisdom may appear attractive at first, offering quick success, power, or status. But ultimately, it leads to chaos, division, and strife.… Continue reading September 10th – James 3:17
September 6th – Proverbs 13:20
Week 1 - Wisdom In Relationships (Proverbs 13:20) When we were young, our parents often warned us about the company we kept. They would recite the old saying, "If you lay down with dogs, you'll get fleas." In Proverbs 13:20, Solomon echoes this wisdom. He teaches that those who walk with the wise grow wise.… Continue reading September 6th – Proverbs 13:20
July 31st – Proverbs 25:4
Proverbs 25:4 "Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel," During the process of refining and purifying precious metals, the waste materials that are separated through smelting are called dross. Intense heat causes the dross to separate from the ore and rise to the top. There it forms… Continue reading July 31st – Proverbs 25:4
July 9th – Proverbs 27:6
Proverbs 27:6 “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” When speaking about friends and enemies Mark Twain once said, “It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you to the heart. The one to slander you and the other to get the news to you.”… Continue reading July 9th – Proverbs 27:6
January 7th – Psalm 41:12
Psalm 41:12 There is a quote that warns, “not everyone you fight is your enemy. And not everyone who helps you is your friend.” Throughout our lives we will experience hurt, betrayal, and disappointment at the hands of others. And in those moments we have a choice to make. Will that pain make us better… Continue reading January 7th – Psalm 41:12
July 20th – Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 17:17 Playwright Oscar Wide once said, “The burden of this world is too great for one man to bear, and the world's sorrow too heavy for one heart to suffer.” It’s said you find out who your real friends are when you’re at your lowest. They are the ones who not only stay through… Continue reading July 20th – Proverbs 17:17
What A Friend We Have In Jesus – Matthew 26
Matthew 26 "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer." This hymn by Joseph M. Scriven, is one of my absolute favorites. It always brings up wonderful memories of my Grandmother and her sisters gathered around the organ singing… Continue reading What A Friend We Have In Jesus – Matthew 26
Youve Got A friend In Me – Galatians 6
Galatians 6 I love the quote that says, “Sometimes just spending quality time with good friends is the only therapy you need.” From the beginning God created us for fellowship. Fellowship with Him, and with others. And so He gifted us the blessing of friendship. Friends are those special people in our lives who we… Continue reading Youve Got A friend In Me – Galatians 6
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