1 Corinthians 10:10 “And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.” What’s wrong with a little complaining? A little grumble here; a little grumble there; here a grumble, there a grumble, everywhere a grumble, grumble. That describes the problem with complaining. It rarely stops Continue Reading…
1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” Everyone longs to be respected, no matter who they are. Aretha Franklin spelled it out in her iconic song. “R-E-S-P-E-C-T; find out what it means to me.” Although we live in a Continue Reading…
Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Who doesn’t like to laugh? Everyone enjoys a good chuckle. As it turns out, laughter is more powerful than what we might think. The scripture proves to be spot on when a few thousand Continue Reading…
1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.” I realize somewhere along the line I threw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. It probably happened in the turmoil of the 60s when the mantra of peace and love also Continue Reading…