Matthew 18:19-20 –“If two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.” The phrase “in my name” carries significant legal and authoritative implications. Just as […]
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Careless Words – Weapons of Mass Destruction
Here’s a dictionary definition of the word ‘Careless’: not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. “She had been careless and had left the window unlocked.” synonyms: inattentive, incautious, negligent, absentminded, remiss; “he admitted to careless driving.” not concerned or worried about. “he was careless about his own safety.” I want to […]
What’s the Big Deal? They’re just words!
Writers understand that each word is a treasure. A rightly used word is a pearl to be sought after, polished carefully and precisely placed in the perfect setting. And so it is with our speech, even more now than ever. As much of my involvement with the world is through Social Media, I realise the […]
Words are Precious Resources, Use Them Wisely
Growing up in North America, I never gave a second thought to the gallons of water I wasted each week as I left the tap running as I brushed my teeth. As a matter of course, I’d flush a single Kleenex down the toilet and not put it in the garbage. From childhood on, I […]
Do Your Words Lift Weights or Place Weights?
Your words do carry weight but your words should never weigh others down. Video Transcription Hi and welcome back to daily Bible promises with the twist and today as always we’ll start off by reading the New International Version and we’ll be reading Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are […]
I’ll Be Watching You
Several years ago, I attended a conference that was held in a picturesque retreat centre nestled in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. We dined on the Word of God and feasted on God’s presence as we prayed for our denomination and Canada at large. The fellowship around God’s table was something that I […]