“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 If you have ever been the subject of gossip you know the pain and…
Tag: Christian devotions
Taming the Tongue, Turning the Heart
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires.” James 1:19-20 I was angry. I was deeply hurt. Someone who did not know me said something hurtful and completely untrue about…
Encounter: Encouragement
A few weeks ago we began with a look at II Timothy 4: 2 “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season: correct, rebuke, and encourage- with great patience and careful instruction” As we continue on our journey to draw closer to God, let’s examine the word “Encourage”. Webster defines encourage as:”To inspire…