Are you at all annoyed with the NFL media's incessant coverage of pop star Taylor Swift? Well‚ if so‚ apparently‚ her boyfriend -- Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce -- thinks you're "crazy." The football star said as much during an interview that aired during the pregame coverage of...

The "Black National Anthem" -- "Lift Every Voice and Sing" -- was played yet again during Super Bowl LVIII‚ as it has been before during the last few Super Bowls. One big difference between this year's edition and years past‚ however? This year‚ the "Black National Anthem" didn't get much...

Hillary Clinton's advice didn't age well‚ but her hypocrisy is aging beautifully. The former secretary of state who lost her presidential race to Donald Trump in 2016 amid a cloud of an FBI investigation into her own disregard for classified documents is offering President Joe Biden advice on running for re-election...

What is the foundation of your life? "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down‚ the streams rose‚ and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall‚ because it had its foundation on the rock." – Matthew 7:24-25 On November 25‚ 1895‚ a cornerstone of ice was laid in Leadville‚ Colorado-the beginning of the largest ice palace ever built in America. In an effort to bolster the town's sagging economy‚ the citizens staged a winter carnival. On New Year's Day of 1896‚ the town turned out for the grand opening. The immense palace measured 450 x 320 feet. The towers that flanked the entrance were 90 feet high. Inside was a 16‚000-square-foot skating rink. But by the end of March‚ the palace was melting away‚ along with the hopes of Leadville. You see‚ the tens of thousands of visitors who were anticipated to come did not‚ and those who did come spent very little‚ leaving the town's economy in shambles. Many Christians today also build their own "ice palaces" that eventually melt away. Perhaps they've trusted in money for their security. Maybe they've become codependent with another person to the point where they trust in them for everything. Or‚ it's possible they've allowed their possessions-their home‚ their car‚ or their "toys"-to become their idols. Each of these things will melt away when summer comes. Money won't last forever; people will let you down; and your possessions won't follow you to heaven! So instead of building castles of ice‚ build your life on the rock of Jesus Christ so that when summer comes‚ you'll be standing strong!  Prayer Challenge Ask God to reveal to you things you've built your life on that have no eternal significance. Questions for Thought What are some "ice palaces" that many people build their lives on today that eventually melt away? How can you be diligent to keep your life founded on the rock of Jesus Christ instead of temporary things? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post What Is the Foundation of Your Life? – Senior Living – February 12 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer for the Words We SpeakBy Ashley Moore "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts‚ but the tongue of the wise brings healing." – Proverbs 12:18‚ ESV The words‚” sticks and stones may break my bones‚ but words will never hurt me‚ ” couldn’t be further from the truth. From being taunted as a child to office gossip‚ we’ve all experienced the bruising effects of words on our lives. I'm willing to bet if I were across the table from you right now and asked you to recall memories‚ you could easily recall a time when someone said something hurtful to you. Because the truth is‚ whether we acknowledge it or not‚ our words carry so much weight. Our words can be used to build up or tear down. They can motivate or discourage. They can be a source of an inflicted wound or healing balm for another's soul.   So let me ask‚ has anyone said anything hurtful about you? Do their words stick with you now‚ possibly years after they were spoken? Maybe you still hear the voice of your overly critical mother when you make decisions. "Don't do that; I won't have people thinking I raised an idiot!" Or perhaps you wince at the memory of the teacher embarrassing you in front of the entire class. "Honey‚ don't think for a second you will get into college with these test scores." Or perhaps a confidante betrayed your trust‚ turning your personal hurt into public shame? "You know‚ I don't feel bad for her divorce; I bet he left her because she is such a nag." Our key verse is true. Words can cut us oh so deep. Other places in Scripture communicate the weight of our words as well. Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of life and death‚ and those who love it will eat its fruit.  Proverbs 17:28 says‚ even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut‚ they seem intelligent.   Proverbs 15:1 reads‚ A soft answer turns away wrath‚ but a harsh word stirs up anger. We've all likely been on the receiving end of the rash words spoken by another person. Maybe their words stoked strong emotions in us or led us to retaliate unkindly‚ adding salt to the wound they inflicted.  Conversely‚ I shutter as I think of who may have a painful memory of hurtful words I've spoken. With the knowledge from Scripture and with the help of the Holy Spirit‚ let us be diligent in choosing our words purposefully. We can use our conversations to provide comfort‚ not elicit pain. After all‚ our role as Christians is to be the aroma of Christ everywhere we go (2 Corinthians 2:15-17). We want our words to be a refreshing‚ alluring scent trail to be followed and not don't a stench for those who Christ is calling to Himself.  Words can be painful. Sometimes I think it might be easier to endure sticks and stones over a verbal attack. May we extend forgiveness to those who have carelessly spoken a rash word that caused us pain. And ask the Holy Spirit to transform our rash words into words full of wisdom that bring healing. Should a harmful word escape our lips‚ may we be quick to repent and repair‚ acknowledging the impact of what it's like to be on the receiving end of a rash word.  Let's Pray:God‚ thank you that the blood of Jesus covers not only my sin but the sins that others have inflicted on me. You died for every harsh word we've spoken and the words that others have spoken against us. Thank you. Lord‚ forgive us for how we have carelessly spoken and hurt the people around us. God‚ thank you for the reminders from your life-giving Word that the things we say are so powerful. God‚ would you make us tender to conviction when our tongues become sharp? Would you set a guard over our mouths and keep watch over the door of our lips‚ Lord (Psalm 141:3). May we wield the power of our tongues to build each other up and encourage one another. And when we fail‚ Jesus‚ would you forgive us and give us the courage and wisdom to use our words to bring healing?In Jesus’ name‚ amen.  Photo credit: ©GettyImages/rainierridao Ashley Moore is a writer and host of be the twopodcast. She is known for her relatability and for passionately writing and speaking about mental‚ emotional‚ and relational health from a biblical worldview. She has written for Kingdom Edge Magazine‚ Guideposts‚ Crosswalk‚ The Secret Place‚ enLIVEn‚ The Bubbling Brook and more. If Ashley isn’t writing‚ you can find her with her husband‚ three children‚ and two floppy-eared Goldens on their south Georgia farmland. The best way to connect with Ashley is to grab a free devotional or Bible study and join her newsletter at free.ashleynicolemoore.com. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for the Words We Speak – Your Daily Prayer – February 12 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 12‚ 2024

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