When it comes to giving up useless words (my theme for the week) Ephesians 4:29 remains one of my favorite passages: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” It’s easy to… Continue reading Giving Up Self-Deprecating Words
Tag: self-worth
Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}
One of the things I've found I love about doing a series like this is learning new things about whatever is the focal point. Both in this series and the one focused on hope, I set out with a few ideas of things I've been shown that I feel compelled to share. However, the greatest… Continue reading Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}
Please Don’t Underestimate Them!
I read this yesterday as the Facebook status of a high school girl and got her permission to share it here: I don't drink. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. I'm a virgin. I'm in high school, and I will not lose my self-respect just to "fit in". Wow. And the world says there's… Continue reading Please Don’t Underestimate Them!
Hope {Day 19} – Made New
I’ve heard the stories again and again. Each one so distinct and unique, yet, so similar at the core. Something happened- Many things maybe. Something so horrifying it rarely, if ever, gets any attention in conversation. Yet, it gets all the attention in the heart. Neglect. Rape. Abuse. The death of a loved… Continue reading Hope {Day 19} – Made New
Joyfullyblessed… with HOPE!
Hope. We use this word so often that I think it has lost some of it’s meaning. “I hope it doesn’t rain today.” “I hope ‘such-n-such’ sports team wins their game.” ”I hope I did okay on my test/work project/etc.” But truly, hope is a much greater concept. When we really look at hope,… Continue reading Joyfullyblessed… with HOPE!