Goosebumps covered my ten-year-old arms and legs as I skipped rocks on the river beside my grandparents’ cabin. How I wished for my gray corduroy pants on that breezy autumn day. Cooler weather reminds us of sweaters and flannel. An easy six-step plan for seasonal closet adjustments can lead us to examine our hearts this fall. Each September I exchange the summer clothes in my closet for scarves, warm slacks, and turtlenecks. When I assess my fall wardrobe, the try-it-on-to-see-if-I-still-need-it mound grows on my bed. A glance in the mirror confirms my suspicion that some outfits have outlived their usefulness.…
Tag: Ephesians 4:29
God Used a Silent Mockingbird to Teach Me Six Biblical Speech Lessons
God used a mockingbird who didn’t sing to teach me a gentle lesson about wise speech. The bird flew from a neighbor’s yard and perched on our holly bush. Wrens, cardinals, and sparrows serenaded the day, but the mockingbird turned her head from side to side as if listening intently then flew away. A few moments later she returned, perched on a hydrangea bush, and trilled her song as if she had an important message to convey. How like this wise bird I want to be—not chirping and squawking constantly as soon as I arrive on a scene. I want…