Every time I read Proverbs 21:23, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. I mostly played two positions, third base and catcher, and I wore a mouth guard for both. A huge fear was catching a high velocity hit or pitch with my mouth, and thus, knocking out my teeth. The mouth guard has served as a good object lesson for Proverbs 21: 23 –
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out…
Happy Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day (in Canada)! Today we honor and remember the men and women who have served their countries, and continue to serve during times of war, conflict, and peace.
Every day, when I drive in or out of my development, Liberty Square, and see the sign marking my neighborhood, I am reminded of the liberties I have. I have these freedoms because many have laid down their lives, or continue to put their lives on…
It has been said that more people have been killed with the tongue than in all the wars in human history. As a result, both the world and churches are filled with people crying out for words of affirmation and love.
“Love” is the first fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5: 22-23:
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
