Love Is...

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. By its very nature, hate destroys and tears down; by its very nature, love creates and builds up. Love transforms with redemptive power. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Encourage One Another

"Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement—and we will make the goal." ~ Jerome P. Fleishman

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV 1984)

Watch What You Say

"Be careful with your words. Once they are said they can only be forgiven, not forgotten." ~ Author Unknown

“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 (NIV 1984)

Call Him to His Best

"If your husband is spiritually weaker than you are, your job is to bear with his failings in such a way that you build him up, not tear him down. Instead of assuming the worst, call him to his best." ~ Gary Thomas (Sacred Influence)

Sacrifice Personal Comfort...

"A mark of spiritual maturity is a willingness to sacrifice personal comfort in order to strengthen other believers. Paul urges Christians to pursue only activities that promote peace and behavior that builds up others." ~ Henry Blackaby

Words Are Powerful

"Be careful what you say or type because words are powerful and can destroy people. Use your words to build others up." ~ Me **************************************************** Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ****************** So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. ~ 1 Corinthians 14:12 ****************** 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