James 1:19, 20, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.” Ephesians 4:15, “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up in the likeness of him who is the head, that is Christ.” I don’t speak about my father often because I didn’t know him well. He died when I was just 19 years old. That was more

Healthy Relationships – Welcome to the community of the Trinity - Chapter 11, “How’s your verbal filter?” James 1:19, 20, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” What were the most outrageous words you ever heard another individual speak in person? My experience goes back 45 years to my junior year in high school. So,

James 1:19, 20, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.” They used to administer hearing tests in elementary schools. Teachers were desperate to determine if their students had hearing problems or if they just needed to learn how to listen. How about you? Are you a good listener? I’ve always thought that I was. A big part of

Matthew 18:21, 22, “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive by brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” It’s been said that there are three key factors involved in the desirability and swift sale of a property…. Location, location, locatio

“Good fences make good relationships.” Ephesians 5:15-20, “Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving