Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:15 When we think about the word gentleness, many of us may tend to believe that being gentle means being a “pushover” and not being a strong...
Continue ReadingObscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4 Have you ever played the game Jenga before? Jenga is a game where players take turns removing blocks from a tower made of over 50 blocks. Each player takes a...
Continue ReadingUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 When I think about the things I have said and done that I regret, the majority of these words and actions are a result of saying things and doing things without...
Continue ReadingDon’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 In today’s day and age, we could use a reminder that we are building something with our words. You see, although we...
Continue ReadingA gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1 The Bible teaches us a lot about words. One of the most poignant teachings found in Scripture is that words have power. Proverbs teaches us that our words are so powerful that they “can bring death or...
Continue ReadingThere is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 When we hear the word love, we all have different ideas of what it means. Some immediately think of their favorite rom-com, while others think of the fierce love they have for their people...
Continue ReadingFor the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Romans 13:9 It isn’t easy...
Continue ReadingIf someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And He has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers. 1 John 4:20-21 Some...
Continue ReadingDear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 Who is one person in your life who has had an impact on you? How did they impact...
Continue ReadingYour love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.” John 13:35 One of my favorite jobs in college was being a camp counselor. I loved getting to serve students and help them grow in their relationships with Christ. As a camp counselor, I was given a nametag...
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