In my ever-increasing fascination and desperate need for renewed speech, I found Nancy Leigh Demoss’ advice on the popular verse from Proverbs 31, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness,” (31:26) to be sensible and supportive.
Here’s a woman, “She opens her mouth.” It’s a sense that she [...]
Filed under: Femininity, Reflections, Words on November 10th, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Sinclair Ferguson continued to look at James 3:1-12 not only in the context of the verses themselves, but in context of the entire book of James. In case we are wondering where the practical application is for us in this passage of exposing the tongue, the book of James holds a wealth of advice for [...]
Filed under: Scripture, Words on October 3rd, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The opening session of the DG conference was skillfully conducted by Sinclair Ferguson titled, “The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing.” (Listen, read or watch here) Ferguson’s central text was James 3:1-12, which we all know to be the most convicting passage of Scripture on our tongues. He viewed this passage in three lenses of [...]
Filed under: Gospel, Scripture, Words on October 1st, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Welcome to the “Moments with Mom” series, where I will be interviewing my mom at various times about various topics. Hope you are blessed and encouraged!
Kaysie: First of all, I would like to say thanks for doing this series with me. I am looking forward to hearing your wisdom on these subjects and I know [...]
Filed under: Devotional Life, Words on July 16th, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Building upon what I shared yesterday, God has continued to guide me into the truth involving the failings of my tongue. This morning I looked into this beautiful verse in James:
“…But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.” (1:19)
Some versions say “quick to listen”. This is really an ingenious counsel. [...]
Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture, Words on July 8th, 2008 | 9 Comments »
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalms 19:14
“…For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.” Matthew 12:34
Our words are an honest assessment of our heart’s condition. It is hard to hide the thoughts of [...]
Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture, Words on July 7th, 2008 | 11 Comments »
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