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Posted on 07/02/2020 5:00:16 PM PDT by fatima
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The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.
“We’re in the library, and we can see the flames right outside!” She was scared. We could hear it in her voice. We know her voice—the voice of our daughter. At the same time we knew her college campus was the safest place for her and her almost 3,000 fellow students. The 2018 Woolsey Fire spread more quickly than anyone anticipated—most of all fire personnel. The record heat and dry conditions in the California canyon, along with the legendary Santa Ana winds, were all the rather small sparks needed to ultimately burn 97,000 acres, destroy more than 1,600 structures, and kill three people. In the photos taken after the fire was contained, the usual lush coastline resembled the barren surface of the moon.
In the book of James, the author names some small but powerful things: “bits [in] the mouths of horses” and the rudders of ships (3:3–4). And while familiar, these examples are somewhat removed from us. But then he names something a little closer to home, something small that every human being possesses—a tongue. And while this chapter is first directed specifically to teachers (v. 1), the application quickly spreads to each of us. The tongue, small as it is, can lead to disastrous results.
Our small tongues are powerful, but our big God is more powerful. His help on a daily basis provides the strength to rein in and guide our words.
When was the last time your tongue got away from you? What will help you keep a tight rein on your words in God’s strength?
Jesus, I’ve been on the receiving end of words that burn. And my words have hurt others. Help me to keep a tight rein on my tongue.
To learn more about the book of James, visit christianuniversity.org/nt336.
As we carried our ladders down the street
With the wrought iron gate rows
I went home and listened to Jimmie Rodgers in my lunch break
Bought five Woodbines at the shop on the corner
And went straight back to work
OMG so funny,Thanks Plain Old American ((((Hugs))))
Weird Al Yankovic’s ‘EBAY’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ
A Cottage for Sale--Ruth Etting (1930)
Love it Secret Agent Man ((((Hugs)))
Talking Heads - Love for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4IiGBwSBUE
Have to run,Thanks Everyone for your help with the Troop Thread.
Good evening Fatima!
Leroy Van Dyke, “The Auctioneer”
Drinking a dry rosé is a good way to start an evening meal.
How much is that doggy in the window?
Nickel for the Fidler – Guy Clark
Well it's a nickel for the fiddler. It's a nickel for his tune.
It's a nickel for the tambourine kind of afternoon.
And it's a high holiday on the 21st of June.
And it's country music in the park and everybody's ruined. .
And it's coats of many colors.
And it almost makes me cry.
Lord it's ice cream on a stick.
And it's somethin' you can buy.
Thanks Fatima! Have a great Fourth!
Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee--Stick McGhee & His Buddies (1947)
In any case, don't run out.
All That Wine Is Gone--Jay McNeely & His Orchestra (1951)
~ Tell Us Your Favorite "Buy or Sell" Songs ~
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