Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Soft Answers


A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:1-2

I read about a study that researchers at Kenyon College conducted among naval personnel. They wanted to evaluate how the tone in which orders were given impacted the response those orders received. What the study showed was that the way in which the orders were given had a greater impact on the response than the content of those orders. The tone of the order went a long way toward determining the response.
When someone received an order in a soft voice, the answer tended to be given softly. But when the order was shouted, the response tended to be sharp as well. Interestingly enough, these findings held true whether the communication was in person or on the phone. It was not so much the facial expression or body language as the tone and volume of the voice that drove the response.
The same principle holds true in our lives, just as we find spelled out in the Scripture. When we speak to those around us with harsh, loud, or angry words, we should expect a negative response. Wisdom guides us to govern and control the way in which we speak to others. This is an especially important lesson for those in leadership positions—pastors, teachers, parents—as the manner of our speech often determines the response as much or more than the content.
We should never shrink from a necessary confrontation or correction. If some behavior needs to be changed or stopped it should be plainly stated. However, this should be done in kindness and love rather than harshness. Jesus was never soft when confronting sin, yet those who heard Him speak were astonished by the “gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth” (Luke 4:22).

by Paul Chappell

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Spring is in the air!

At last! It has arrived! Well, it's here....lets hope it stays. 

It was 50 degrees yesterday! So what would you do if it
got really warm and sunny? I don't know about you, 
but for me......................

the picture should say it all! :)


true alaskan


Thursday, April 11, 2013

National Sibling Day!!

Apparently, yesterday was Nation Siblings Day. I'm not really sure what that is suppose to mean. 
I guess my siblings didn't get that memo :) jk. 
But, what a great opportunity to show my appreciation to them.
So to do that, i'm dedicating an ENTIRE post JUST FOR Y'ALL!
Yes, feel special.....veeeeeery special. 

I know y'all probably won't read this but y'all are fabulous! 

There is RARELY ever a moment when we aren't cracking up at one another. 
And with 8 of us that causes lots of laughter! It would be horrible to be an only child! 
I can't even imagine that. #tragiclife

Anywho, mucho grateful for these folks....not only siblings, but also
friends :). Well, some of them anyway heehee.

Here are a *few* pics. There is no way I could upload all the ones
we have together....your finger would get tired of scrolling! 














You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.



Wednesday, April 10, 2013

not for sale

What happened to that Preacher, Who used to Preach so strong. 
What happened to that singer,Who used to sing our song. 
The Preacher's out selling Amway, That singer's now singing country. 
They sold out what is right for what is wrong. 

What happened to the church, That used to be on fire. 
What happened to the voices, That sang in the heavenly chior. 
Oh, The Church has now grown dead and cold, 
The chior is sligent, Cause nobody goes. 
They sold out to the world and their own desiers (Listen To Me) 

Chorus 

This heart belongs to Jesus, Cause he saved my soul from Hell. 
This heart belongs to Jesus, This heart is not for sale. 
Not for sale, Not for sale, No way no sir. 

Well a man from California, Called a few months ago. 
He said boy with your talent , We acn make alot of dough. 
I said thanks for the offer it all sounds swell. 
But I belong to Jesus, And I'm just not for sale. 
Not for sale, I'm not for sale, No way no sir. 

Well, If you're living for Jesus,Friend, They'll come a day. 
That old Devil's gonna try to get you some way. 
He'll try you, And temp you, with his lies straight from hell. 
Just say I belong to Jesus, And Devil I'm not for sale 
Not for sale, Not for sale, No way no sir. 

I belong to the Lamb Of God, 
He purchased me with his precious Blood, 
I don't need popularity, I'd rather have what he gave to me. 
I belong to the King of Kings, 
He's my hope,He's my joy, He's my everything. 
I belong to the Lord God Almighty, 
I belong to the one who gave his life for me. 

I belong to the Lamb Of God, 
He purchased me with his precious Blood, 
I don't need popularity, I'd rather have what he gave to me. 
Some sold conviction's for compromise, 
Some have sold the truth for a pack of lies. 
Some have sold Testimonies for fortune and fame. 
I just want to Glorify and Magnify his name 



This heart belongs to Jesus, He saved my soul from Hell. 
This heart belongs to Jesus, Oh this heart is not for sale. 
Not for sale, Not for sale, No way no sir. 
Not for sale, I'm Not for sale, 
I'm not for sale, No way no sir, I'm Not for sale, 
I'm Not for sale,