Do Not Let Any Unwholesome Talk Come Out of Your Mouth

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. — Ephesians 4:29

Only speak what is helpful to others.

Build them up according to their needs.

That whatever you say may help those who listen.

Build Others Up According to Their Needs

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. — Ephesians 4:29 

Today we headed down to a couple of beaches to enjoy the water and the sun.

The waves were strong and the beach was rocky.

But the water was warm and the sun was shining.

It was a beautiful day in God's creation.

God commands us to not let any unwholesome talk come out of our mouths.

But only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.

So our conversation may benefit those who listen.

The Result Is Eternal Life

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. — Romans 6:22

Sunday I went for a walk around the neighborhood with two friends.

We wore our masks and social distanced ourselves.

And we had a great time together.

Kirk, Abby and I watched our church service together.

I sang the anthem, "Day By Day and With Each Passing Moment." https://livestream.com/fpcsd/events/9038961/videos/206197623

Our pastor preached on Psalm 71 about growing old and finding purpose in life.

Very timely as Kirk will be retiring in June.

Later, I had a zoom meeting with two of my choir friends.

We had a great time together catching up.

Then I got a call from a friend who had applied for a position with my company.

They offered him the job on Friday.

What a huge answer to prayer.

God had blessed me with wonderful friends.

He hears and answers my prayers.

And He guides me each day.

Remembering Mom Rita

Now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. — Romans 8:22

Today is the anniversary of Mom Rita's death in 2011.

That was 9 years ago, but it seems like just yesterday.

Kirk and I  miss our moms very much.

So we created a slideshow of some of our favorite family photos.

You can view it here:

https://plus.smilebox.com/play?g=3f39cbc4-523e-489f-aafc-08bb78a264ba&sbid=3466

A loving tribute to Rita and Gary.

We found old photos of their family, friends, and Rita as a baby, a young child, a teenager, a new bride, and a young mom.

As well as photos of their 50th wedding anniversary.

We have been blessed with a wonderful family and very special friends.