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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the common themes of Proverbs is the importance of choosing our words wisely. Wise words bring blessing and delight. Ill chosen words bring trouble and ruin. Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words pierce and wound like swords. Wise words bring healing. Continue reading →

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When Words are Many

Posted on February 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble.  As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words say a lot about who we really are on the inside. They are one of the fruits of our inner life. Jesus reminds us: “out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words often say a lot more about us than we realize. Continue reading →

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Blessing Instead of Bleeping (Aug 1)

Posted on August 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every malicious word, every tasty snippet of gossip, every venomous, sarcastic comment (humor is great, but even some humor wounds), every word that is judgmental, every hasty, angry word: each one, a curse. Continue reading →

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Careless Words (Jan 18)

Posted on January 18, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 18 Careless Words Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 10:16-18 | Genesis 37:1 – 38:30 | Matthew 12:22-45 | Proverbs 3:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 12:22-45 “A tree is recognized by its fruit . . . . For out of the … Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips (Apr 13)

Posted on April 13, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 13 Guard Your Lips Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 53:1-6 | Josh 7:16-9:2 | Luke 16:1-18 | Proverbs 13: 2 -3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 13:2-3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will … Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips (April 13)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 13 Guard Your Lips Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 53:1-6 | Josh 7:16-9:2 | Luke 16:1-18 | Proverbs 13: 2 -3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 13:2-3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will … Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words (April 5)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 5 Reckless Words, Healing Words Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 48:9-14 | Deuteronomy 28:1-68 | Luke 11:14-36 | Proverbs 12:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings … Continue reading →

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When Words are Many (Feb 28)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 33:1-11 | Leviticus 22:17- 23:44 | Mark 9:30-10:12 | Proverbs 10:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (Proverbs 10:19 NIV) Our … Continue reading →

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