November 5, 2019

Words of Peace

Sydney Avey (California, USA)

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Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. - Colossians 4:6 (NIV)

The businessman in line behind me at the post office had a plane to catch. When others waiting in line began idle chat about the slow service, he said, “It’s really not that bad; I’m sure I’ll make my flight.” The conversation turned to poor airline service and surly transportation...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for teaching us that peaceful words and compassionate deeds are a powerful witness. Help us recognize opportunities to plant seeds of peace. Amen.

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Colossians 4:2-6

Thought for the Day

I want the words I speak to be full of grace.

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