Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday Tidbit
God Made Moms To Teach Their Children...Forgiveness Equals Freedom
I've learned that my children can hold grudges just like I can hold grudges, a trait I rather not pass on to them. Unforgiveness is so heavy to carry and so unnecessary. So I have decided to encourage them to forgive on a continuous basis so that they are able to enjoy the freedoms of living, loving, and laughing. Love and laughter can help them live a long andprosperous life, something I pray and want for them. Why not make the things they do carry a lot lighter by teaching them that forgiving/forgiveness offers a life of FREEDOM.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's a choice. ~Delphine
Proverbs 17:9 He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends.
Matthew 18: 21, 22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Colossians 3: 13 - 14 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
I've learned that my children can hold grudges just like I can hold grudges, a trait I rather not pass on to them. Unforgiveness is so heavy to carry and so unnecessary. So I have decided to encourage them to forgive on a continuous basis so that they are able to enjoy the freedoms of living, loving, and laughing. Love and laughter can help them live a long andprosperous life, something I pray and want for them. Why not make the things they do carry a lot lighter by teaching them that forgiving/forgiveness offers a life of FREEDOM.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's a choice. ~Delphine
Proverbs 17:9 He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends.
Matthew 18: 21, 22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Colossians 3: 13 - 14 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Good Read of The Month
All her life, Zenovia has struggled with the burden of caring for her schizophrenic mother, Audrey, alone. Until one day, God seems to offer support in the form of two members of a church called the Brethren of the Sacrifice, who knock at the women's door preaching an unconventional version of the Gospel. Despite having questions, Zenovia agrees to join the church along with her mother. Soon afterward, Audrey stops taking her medication when fellow churchgoers deem her illness a demonic possession. Unable to watch her mother's mental deterioration, Zenovia flees town, only to receive a fateful phone call several years later telling her of her mother's suicide. Heartbroken, Zenovia must now make a soul-altering choice: accept "God's will," or return home to confront the demons she's worked so hard to leave behind....
Tuesday Tidbit
God Made Moms To Teach Their Children...Some Arguments Aren't Worth Having
I hear it almost everyday in our household...two brothers arguing. And with these arguments come punishments. The best punishment yet has been going to bed early which equates to more quiet time for mommy and daddy. Well last night the older of the two asked, what about him? I told him to worry about himself and figure out what arguments are worth having. Teasing one another until someone is aggravated isn't worth an argument, taking something that doesn't belong to you isn't worth an argument, and arguing about who did what is not worth an argument. Save the words and the energy by choosing your fights wisely because some arguments aren't worth having.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's your choice. ~Delphine
James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Proverbs 14:29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
I hear it almost everyday in our household...two brothers arguing. And with these arguments come punishments. The best punishment yet has been going to bed early which equates to more quiet time for mommy and daddy. Well last night the older of the two asked, what about him? I told him to worry about himself and figure out what arguments are worth having. Teasing one another until someone is aggravated isn't worth an argument, taking something that doesn't belong to you isn't worth an argument, and arguing about who did what is not worth an argument. Save the words and the energy by choosing your fights wisely because some arguments aren't worth having.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's your choice. ~Delphine
James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Proverbs 14:29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday Tidbit
God Made Moms To Teach Their Children...He's The Promise Keeper.
Numbers 23:19 reads " God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? " Sometimes we adults are disappointed by persons who don't keep their word, people who don't keep their promises but we remind our children and ourselves that there is a promise keeper. Our heavenly Father is the Promise Keeper. Whatever He says, He will do, He will do! We as adults some times hold on to words of man more so than the words of God. Think how less disappointed we would be if we held on to His word. While there are those that keep their word lets not forget all the things that God has promised us in His word or through a word. So while teaching our children, let it be know that God is the true Promise Keeper.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's a choice.~Delphine
Numbers 23:19 reads " God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? " Sometimes we adults are disappointed by persons who don't keep their word, people who don't keep their promises but we remind our children and ourselves that there is a promise keeper. Our heavenly Father is the Promise Keeper. Whatever He says, He will do, He will do! We as adults some times hold on to words of man more so than the words of God. Think how less disappointed we would be if we held on to His word. While there are those that keep their word lets not forget all the things that God has promised us in His word or through a word. So while teaching our children, let it be know that God is the true Promise Keeper.
Be blessed and encouraged today, it's a choice.~Delphine
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