Proverbs 26:24 "People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them." (NLT)"I hate you," he said, then walked away. She couldn't believe her son had uttered such a scathing phrase.Any parent who's experienced a rebellious teenager has...
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14At the end of World War II, a large banquet was held.Numerous, long-winded speakers held forth but none could outdo the toastmaster who...
She stood in the long line to pay her respects. She was just a few people ahead of me when we got close enough to see the family.The father stood, appearing uncomfortable with all the fuss while mom sat unable to find the will nor the strength to greet each of...
James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. (NIV)Our little dog, Peanut, is old. He also has only three teeth, which means that keeping his tongue in his mouth is a...
Matthew 12:36 - But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. (KJV)I have worked with teens for the last several years, and one of the things that bothers me is the careless way they often speak...
Teach me, O' Lord, to hold my tongue And tell me what to say, If I am tempted to hurt someone Or lead someone astray. Lord, I don't mean to criticize Or cause them grief or pain. So, help me just to bite my tongue And teach me to refrain. The tongue is like a two...
The steamboat "Columbian" had been built in 1898, in Victoria, B.C.She (I find it interesting that ships are always feminine, don't you? Could this be because most pilots and captains are men?) began her commission with the Canadian Development Company, and in 1901...