Tag: Psalm 19:14

Flattery

“Let no one deceive you with empty words.” Ephesians 5:6 NKJV. Words devoid of substance are unworthy of those who love truth. My thoughts and comments today are about “flattery.” Words have awesome potential. They can unite or divide people; they can edify people or destroy reputations. Words can convey […]

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Being Authentic

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure.” Matthew 5:8 NLT. Purity of heart is the greatest deterrent to the presence and progress of impurity. My thoughts and comments today are about “being authentic.” Purity does not come easily in a culture that too often denigrates what is pure and celebrates […]

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Words

“A word out of your mouth . . can accomplish nearly anything – or destroy it.” James 3:5 MSG. You possess the power to bless or curse; you can do either but you cannot do both. My thoughts and comments today are about “words.” Words have a longer life span […]

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Wholesome Words

“What you say can preserve life or destroy it.” Proverbs 18:21 TEV A cleansed heart is the source of a wholesome vocabulary. My thoughts and comments today are about “wholesome words.” My fourth grade teacher put a fascinating book into my hands that would shape and equip my adult life, […]

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Words with Friends

“Let the words of my mouth . . be acceptable in Your sight.” Psalm 19:14 NKJV For better or worse, your words create your world. Today my thoughts and comments are about “words with friends.” Words seem such small things when spoken; their sound lingers only a moment but their […]

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