Tag: thought

People hear what you think

September 1, 2015 | 9 comments

A woman was distressed about cold relations she had with certain family members because she tried so hard to say the right things, but they still would not warm up to her. I said to her, “It’s not your words

Keep guard over thought and word

August 28, 2015 | 6 comments

“Sometimes the thoughts in my head get bored and go out for a stroll through my mouth. This is never a good thing.” ~ Attributed to Scott Westerfeld Watch those thoughts! Be sure they are worthy of words that uplift

Bite the tongue of criticism

June 22, 2015 | 20 comments

Over the years, I’ve worked hard at not being judgmental. I’m still working on it! The temptation to render judgment on a neighbor who acts contrary to one’s expectations can feel so compelling at times. But Jesus wisely taught, “Judge

What is your mental practice?

June 15, 2015 | 11 comments

Do you have a healthy mental practice? Is your mind free of all disease suggestion? A budding pianist plays a new piece of music over and over again, checking for mistakes, rehearsing the harder parts frequently, working to develop his