Morning Coffee With Renae

Ephesians 4:29 “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.”
Let’s just face it. We love to gossip, don’t we? It’s fun to dish about who did what, with whom. It’s harmless, right? [...]

Ephesians 4:28 “He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.”
I love this verse, because it has a surprise ending. The first part is quite clear: don’t steal! If you have been stealing, or [...]

Ephesians 4:26 – 27 “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Did you know that it is okay to feel angry? Many people feel that, as Christians, we should just smile and feel peaceful and happy all [...]

Ephesians 4:25 “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”
Well, this verse is easy. Of course we should tell the truth. Of course we shouldn’t lie. It is one of the first things we learn, as children. Unfortunately, the acceptance of [...]

Ephesians 4:20 – 24 “You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted [...]