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Good Morning Everyone,   Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation”   Our Bible verse for today: “A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinions.” Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)   Our thought for today: “Take the time to listen to other people’s opinions.”   There’s anContinue reading “Devotional for Wednesday August 29th”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.” Proverbs 11:12 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Unkind words never help.” As we near the end of our long discussion aboutContinue reading “Devotional for Tuesday August 28th”

Good Morning Everyone,   Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation”   Our Bible verse for today: “He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made. The trouble he causes recoils on himself; his violence comes down on his own head.” Psalm 7:15-16 (NIV)Continue reading “Devotional for Monday August 27th”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Our thought for today: “To guard your mouth you must guard your heart.” To guard your mouth you must guardContinue reading “Devotional for Saturday and Sunday August 25-26”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Your words can help people grow.” There is a well-proven truth about humanContinue reading “Devotional for Friday August 24th”

Good Morning Everyone,   Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation”   Our Bible verse for today: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 (CSB)   Our thought for today: “You have a message people need toContinue reading “Devotional for Thursday August 23rd”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger calms strife.” Proverbs 15:18 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Calm things down instead of stirring things up.” In a previous devotional message I referred toContinue reading “Devotional for Wednesday August 22nd”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 (NIV) Our thought for today: “Be kind” I love the concept described by the Hebrew word “chesed”.Continue reading “Devotional for Tuesday August 21st”

Good Morning Everyone,   Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation”   Our Bible verse for today: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (CSB)   Our thought for today: “Trust God in theContinue reading “Devotional for Monday August 20th”

Good Morning Everyone, Our theme for this month: “Changing the tone of the conversation” Our Bible verse for today: “If your brother sins against you, go and rebuke him in private. If he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he won’t listen, take one or two others with you, so thatContinue reading “Devotional for Saturday and Sunday August 18-19”