“If ones gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:13, ESV I just knew what he was going to say. What else could he say that I hadn’t heard before? While waiting my turn, instead of listening, I was planning my reply. To make matters worse, I interrupted. And, he stopped talking. So often what we desire the most, we sabotage by our own ego. We want our husbands to…
“Don’t pick a fight without a reason…” Proverbs 3:30 NLT Are you sometimes itching for a fight? When I feel that urge, it usually comes after I have denied my feelings. Then those feelings build up. Do you recognize these words? “Are you mad? ‘No.” Am I mad? Probably, or at least aggravated. Another reason our fuse is short could be we’re not feeling well. My sister-in-law Phyllis gave me a good piece of…
She was married to a man whose name meant “fool” in Hebrew. He was rude, harsh, selfish and quoting 1 Samuel 25:17, “a worthless man that one cannot speak to him.” The smartest decision Nabal ever made was to marry Abigail. Have you met this lady? She was intelligent, discerning and oh so beautiful. The day in and day out with Nabal had taught her discretion and sharpened her wits. She was a diplomat – had…
Walking from room to room I prayed. Lord, let peace and love reign in our home. May we always be a family. Please bind attacks of the enemy and help us see him coming. Our new home’s construction was almost complete and I couldn’t think of anything I wanted more than the Holy Spirit to be welcomed there. I wanted God to bless our home and our life. And, He did and He does….
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