Scripture Sunday ~
Colossians 4:6 & Mark 9:49-50

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"Let your speech always be with grace,
seasoned with salt, that you may know
how you ought to answer each one."
(Colossians 4:6)

"For everyone will be seasoned with fire,
and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.
"Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor,
how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves,
and have peace with one another."
(Mark 9:49-50)




Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Comments

Rebekah said…
Thank you for the reminder of Collossians 4:6. That's a verse I should read every day. Hope you're having a blessed day!
October 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Jan Parrish said…
I love Colossians 4:6. It's one I think I need to memorize.
October 13, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Mary said…
Great scripture. I am happy to have found your blog!
Mary:)
October 13, 2008 at 10:46 PM
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