Life is what you make of it, no matter the circumstances. We make our own choices.

Life or death:

The Bible talks about the tongue and how it has the ability to speak life or death — not just into our lives, but into the lives of others as well. We can always talk negatively, and let things come out of our mouths that will constantly be a hindrance to us, or we can speak life — positively speak those things which can help and affect our lives in good ways.

Choose this day:

We get to choose what comes out of our mouths. When I say things like, “I’m no good; I’m never going to make it,” that actually makes me feel bad about myself and affects my outlook on life. But when I begin to speak life, I feel better about myself, and I see life in a better light. We choose every day how we react to situations.

Think on these things:

Start speaking life, start talking positively, get away from bad news, and start talking about what is right in life. Think on things that are good.

Just a thought,

PSS

Every one of us is writing a legacy — one decision at a time. The truth is, people may forget what you said or even what you did, but they’ll never forget how you lived. Proverbs 11 shows us that humility, integrity, and generosity aren’t just nice traits — they’re the building blocks of a life that truly matters. The world may applaud pride, image, and self-preservation, but God honors those who walk in truth, stay teachable, and live open-handedly.

Jesus asked a sobering question in Mark 8:36: “What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” You can be known for success, style, and influence — but if your soul is empty and your heart far from God, that kind of legacy ends at the grave. Legacy isn’t about being remembered — it’s about pointing people to the One worth remembering: Jesus. That’s why we must choose the old ways — the God-honoring ways — because they lead to life, not just applause.

So what will you be known for: a reputation that fades — or a legacy that lasts? Ask yourself today: “Am I living for the temporary or the eternal?” because the life you’re building today will be the story others tell tomorrow. Let’s live it well.

Just a thought,

PSS

What kind of Christian are you — a consumer or a contributor?

The Self-Focused Drift:

We live in a world that constantly asks, “What’s in it for me?” That thinking seeps into the Church too. We show up hoping to be served, entertained, inspired — but not always to serve. It’s easy to fall into that trap. But Jesus didn’t come to be served. He came to serve — and told us to do the same.

The Generous Life:

Proverbs 11:25 says, “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” That’s God’s economy. When we give — our time, our resources, our hearts — God multiplies it. He blesses the giver. The contributor lives large because they’re building something eternal. They don’t just show up to church; they are the Church.

Living Beyond Ourselves:

A consumer keeps everything small — their vision, their faith, their impact. A contributor thinks kingdom-wide. They ask, “How can I build? Whom can I help? Where can I serve?” When we shift from taking to giving, from spectating to participating, everything changes. That’s when God steps in and does what only He can do.

Let’s be faithful to show up, serve well, and give big. Let’s be contributors.

Just a thought,

PSS

Most people want to grow spiritually, but few want to go through what actually causes growth. James 1:2–4 tells us that trials are opportunities for joy — not because they feel good, but because they produce something in us: endurance. And when endurance has its work, we become spiritually mature, steady, and complete. Growth doesn’t happen on the mountaintop; it happens in the valley, in the grind, in the pressure. And the hard truth is — you don’t get stronger by escaping pressure; you get stronger by staying in it and trusting God through it.

1 Peter 1:6–7 reminds us that trials reveal the genuineness of our faith. They don’t come to destroy us but to refine us. You might be in a season right now where you’re praying, “Lord, take this away,” but maybe God’s saying, “Let it grow.” The very thing you’re asking Him to remove might be the exact thing He’s using to develop you. Corrie Ten Boom once said, “Don’t pray for a lighter load; pray for a stronger back.” Sometimes God doesn’t remove the weight — He strengthens your spirit to carry it.

So don’t waste your trial. Let it grow something in you. God is more interested in your character than your comfort, in who you’re becoming rather than what you’re achieving. Stay planted. Stay faithful. The grind may be uncomfortable, but it’s producing something valuable. Keep going — God is growing you in ways you can’t yet see.

Just a thought, 

PSS

From the very beginning, before God created the heavens and the earth, wisdom was there. Proverbs 8:22–31 paints a beautiful picture of wisdom not just as a concept, but as a companion to God — present, active, and rejoicing in creation. This tells us something powerful: God didn’t create the world randomly or emotionally; He created it with wisdom. That means everything He designed — from the universe to your life — was crafted with purpose, order, and meaning.

When we walk in wisdom, we’re not just being smart or cautious — we’re aligning ourselves with the very foundation of creation. Wisdom isn’t optional for the believer; it’s essential. If God used it to build the world, shouldn’t we use it to build our lives, our homes, our relationships, and our decisions? Wisdom is not just for the old or the educated; it’s for anyone who fears the Lord and humbles themself to seek His way over their own.

So today, before you speak, react, or make that next big decision — ask yourself: “Am I walking in God’s wisdom, or just doing what feels good or sounds popular?” One leads to life, the other to regret. Choose wisdom — it was there from the beginning for a reason.

Just a thought, 

PSS