What is "Building A House"?


"Building A House" is a blog about my journey back to God. The name comes from Proverbs 24:3-4 (The Message), "It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; it takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies."

No, this isn't going to be a blog about making my house look pretty - at least not pretty on the OUTSIDE. But, I'm going to be working on getting my house
"pretty" on the SPIRITUAL side. I'm coming back from a pretty dark place in my life after losing 8 babies to miscarriage. This blog is about my journey back
to the Lord.
Showing posts with label Kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kindness. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

Proverbs 15 (select verses)

"A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp 
tongue kindles a temper-fire." 
Proverbs 15:1 (The Message)

"Kind words heal and help; 
cutting words wound and main." 
Proverbs 15:4 (The Message)

"Hot tempers start fights; a calm, 
cool spirit keeps the peace." 
Proverbs 15:18 (The Message)

I'm learning this with my teen daughter. If I REACT to her reactions, oh boy - can a battle of wills be fought! But, if I RESPOND gently to her reactions, it cuts back on her negative responses as well. Sometimes it stinks to have to be the more mature one... LOL
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