1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Corinthians 12:14-15; Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Selfishness comes in many forms and when we examine our lives, we often see the result of it everywhere. In fact, because it is such a common thread throughout all our lives, we tend to blow it off and justify it. Oddly enough, it is especially easy for those of us with families to justify selfish living. Some of the simplest and yet most me...  Read More

Proverbs 15:1 How many times have you been caught in a moment when all you want to do, and have done, is yell out in frustration/anger? God’s word says that we are to give a soft/calm word and it will turn away wrath, but if we give a harsh word it will stir up anger. For most of us giving a soft answer/response is not always the easiest thing to do, especially when the person who is addressing us...  Read More

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have all been in a situation at some time in our lives where words were used against us that cut us like a sword. In that moment, the words cut deep and came from a disrespectful spirit. They came from anger or other emotions. We are told in today’s scripture reading that we are to use words to build each other up. We find in verse 29:“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 13:5b God gives us so many examples in the Bible of what love is, and what it is not. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” We all love someone deeply, a spouse, child, or friend. Yet, showing them love the...  Read More

Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:19,21 Sometimes we read scripture and think: There’s no way I can do that. God knows I’m a sinner, so what’s the point? This expectation is impossible.“Fathers do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” Colossians 3:21These v...  Read More

Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 29:1 Admitting wrong is never an easy thing to do! No one ever likes finding out that they did something wrong. Admitting fault or admitting that you were in the wrong in a certain situation is difficult, even for children! One thing that is never fun as a parent is disciplining your children. We were on vacation for a week or so back in March and took some time to visit wi...  Read More