The Power of Words: Why Thinking Before You Speak is Crucial

The Power of Words: Why Thinking Before You Speak is Crucial

Community Initiatives: Speak Your Peace Civility ProjectThe Importance of Guarding Our WordsEmbracing Diversity: Speaking without Judgment “In the bible, David was asking God to help him. ‘Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.’”...
Mercy vs. Grace: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter

Mercy vs. Grace: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter

Mercy DefinedGrace DefinedWhy Grace and Mercy MatterOur words, conduct, and empathy show others how to live joyfully.The Difference between Mercy and GraceGrace and Mercy Hand in HandYour Grace and MercyThe challenge for you is out there. Put your knowledge to use in...
Daily Devotion – Let’s Talk About Temptation and Desire

Daily Devotion – Let’s Talk About Temptation and Desire

Do you ever reread a passage in the Bible and see it in a completely different light? That recently happened to me. It was such a facepalm moment for me. I can’t believe that I had been reading this one passage so wrong for so long. Here are the verses that...
Daily Devotion – James 2:13 – Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Daily Devotion – James 2:13 – Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 ESV Mercy triumphs over judgment. What a beautiful thought! What is mercy? The dictionary defines it as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is...
Daily Devotion – Measuring God’s Grace

Daily Devotion – Measuring God’s Grace

Rulers are handy little tools to keep around the house. But rulers have their limits, especially when it comes to measuring the intangible. For example, a ruler just won’t cut it when it comes to measuring God’s grace. Have you ever tried to measure God’s grace?...