When a person
is decisive they stick to what is right and make good decisions. They refuse to
verbally hurt others. Jesus was never abusive, verbally or physically. What a
good example for us. Verbal abuse hurts relationships—those who are actively
involved in the giving or receiving of harmful words—and those who overhear
that abuse, like children. People may think they are in control when they are
verbally abusive, but that is deceptive as it negates respect and ruins their
relationships. Choices must be made, but if habits need to be broken it may
take some time and professional counseling may be necessary. Verbal abuse is
destructive—so decisively agree to not allow that in your family. Respect and
love are the keys to good relationships.
Wisdom in Action – Read the passages listed below and discuss each one
with your family whether they agree or disagree.
1.
James 3:2,8 The tongue can be tamed.
2.
James 3:2 We stumble in many ways with what we
say.
3.
James 3:4 A rudder is small but controls the ships
directions.
4.
James 3:5 A small flame can cause a forest to burn
down.
5.
James 3:9 As Christians our tongue can only bless
God now.
6.
James 3:11 A fountain can give bitter and fresh water
at the same time.
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus, help us to control our tongues and speak in a way that does
not hurt others and always honors You.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness
month. Verbal abuse is abuse. Can you irradicate it you’re your life and your
home?
Adapted from October 17, 2013 Banquet With The King blog.
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
It is time to use up that zucchini from the
garden…and what better way to do it than to combine it with chocolate. Enjoy!
Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread
(Adapted from Delish website via Facebook
friends)
½ c. melted butter or coconut oil
½ c. dark cocoa powder, plus more
for dusting pan
1½ c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¾ c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. grated zucchini (about 1 medium
sized)
2/3 c. chocolate chips
Flaky or freshly ground chunky sea
salt, for garnish
Preheat oven to 350
degrees F. Spray or butter and dust a loaf pan with cocoa powder. In large
bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another large bowl, beat
together sugar and eggs until smooth, 1 minute. Add melted butter and vanilla and
mix until smooth. Add zucchini, then add flour mixture in 3 additions. Fold in
chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake 50 minutes.
Let cool slightly in pan,
then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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