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Jul 27

Keeping the Peace

by Brenda Poulos
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Proverbs 15:4- “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

Holding my tongue has always been hard for me, especially when I was young. I was a “know-it-all” and I felt it my duty to correct my siblings.

Mom often told us: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”

I always thought it to be “Mom’s Rule”, but actually I found reference to it in the Bible. It was good advice decades ago in our home and I’ve found it to be one of the surest ways to avoid arguments and “keep the peace” in adulthood.

The tongue that is controlled can be used as an instrument of blessing. Our words can bring encouragement and hope.

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Jul 20

Is My Truth Really The Truth?

by Brenda Poulos
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John 14:6- “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

The term, “My Truth” has been popular for a number of years. The concept being that there may not be an ultimate truth, so people are entitled to adopt their own “truths”—those which are real to them.

To illustrate, a person may believe that the color we all recognize as red is yellow. As long as it is not harmful to others, this alternate truth would be acceptable.

There is a problem with even this simple illustration, though, isn’t there? Right away, I see the difficulty of defending this alternate truth of a “red light runner.”

What does the Bible say about truth?

Throughout the entire book, we are told repeatedly that Jesus is “The Way, the TRUTH, and the Life” and that no one can come to the Father (God) except through Him (Jesus).

The Bible and its teachings are all referred to as “truths.”

That knowledge gives me, as a Christian, peace and comfort. It is encouraging to know I am following the One who is TRUTH, rather than a false “truth of my own.”

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Jul 13

Don’t Lose Hope

by Brenda Poulos
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Psalm 31:24-“ Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

Many of us may know someone who has been a victim of recent floods, tornadoes or fires.

The devastating effects of these catastrophic events are unfathomable to the rest of us. 

We ask ourselves what we would do, if we were in the same situation?

God tell us what he wants us to do—to put our faith and hope in Him. He may not remove us from situations, but he promises us that he will be with us in the midst of life’s storms.

If you’re going through something that is overwhelming—or know someone who is, ask God for his presence, direction and comfort.

Pray for our world that is in chaos. 

Put your hope in Him!

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Jul 6

A Sense of Awe

by Brenda Poulos
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Psalm 19:1- “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

As I watched fireworks on July 4th, I also enjoyed hearing three of my favorite songs: God Bless America, Amazing Grace, and America the Beautiful.

With a sense of awe, I thank God for giving these songwriters their unique abilities to create music for the rest of us to enjoy… and be inspired by.

Their songs resonate with my own soul as I sing along to worship God for giving us this beautiful land. I thank God for our many freedoms, which include the freedom to worship.

The universe cries out with Thanksgiving for the works of His hands. All nature, His Word tells us, lift their voices in praise.

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of living in the United States of America!

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