When I was really little my granddad had the best tool box.

It smelled like wood shavings and WD40. 

I loved when my granddad would call from his basement and ask who wanted to help with a project.  You could guarantee that the” faithful” tool box and all its treasures would be coming to attention.  The tool box always held everything we ever needed to complete whatever project we were facing.

Our mouth is like a tool box. 

Think about how your mouth is always “faithful”, ready to say anything you need, for any and all situations:  Words for comfort, for knowledge, for information, for love, for anger, for laughter, for sadness, for frustration, for prayer, for singing, for communication, for advice, etc.

Here’s my question:  Would I use a hammer to put in a screw?  Would I use a screwdriver to place a nail? Would a heavy-duty file help me level a shelf?  NO!  Each tool is made to do a specific job, “If you have the right tools, any job is possible.”  What happens when our words are used in the wrong way:  We complain, instead of praise; we get angry instead of patient; we use sarcasm in place of encouragement; words of frustration fly out of our mouths when we need to hold our mouth still. Sometimes it seems easier to use the wrong word-tool than the right one.  How we use our words makes all the difference.

Two thoughts from God’s Word
(Hmmm… interesting that we have God’s words to read.)
1. In Psalm 14 it says: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength, and my Redeemer.
If we put God first in our minds (meditation), our words will be used properly, with good intentions… the right tool for the right job.
2. 2 Peter 1:3 says:  His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.

God has given us EVERYTHING we need, including the correct words.

When you go to open your tool box, T.H.I.N.K about the tool you grab:  Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Needed, Kind.

Keep your tools ready but be sure you are using the right tool for the right conversation.

“The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what He expressed was upright and true.” (Ecclesiastes 12:10)

Chris Goss

On any given day, what takes up most of your time?  Is it TV, or video games, or sporting events, or work, or church, or family?  Put your own answer in there. 

We all have certain things that we feel are very important and we spend our energy trying to accomplish them. 

As I read the Bible, I believe that it teaches us there are things in the heart and mind of God that are most important to Him.  We know that, because according to God these things will last FOREVER.  

First is God Himself. 

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2). 

Second is His Word—The Bible.

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8). 

Third is People.

John 3:16 is very clear on this matter.  “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

If a person believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, who came to earth and died on the cross for the sin of mankind, then that person will have everlasting life—he or she will live forever.  But, any person who does not believe on Jesus and His work on the cross or does not receive Jesus, then that person will live forever, too—but will perish—be in a place of torment and hell forever.

This is the truth that we believe and stand on from God’s Word.  Our prayer is for each person reading this to understand the Truth and to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior from sin so that they will spend eternity with Jesus in Heaven. 

Life is all about God—FOREVER!

JK Williams

Who knew that 40 years ago, EG Ministries would still be going strong today, and ministering to girls and women in many different places.  God told the Israelites many times to remember what He had done for them. 

Today, we are rejoicing and remembering what God has done for us.  Look at these remembrances!

“It has been our delight and privilege to have been involved with EG’s for at least 7 years.  Our girls have benefited immeasurably from the Scripture memory work, fun praise songs, weekend retreats, supporting and learning about a missionary and his/her work.  I can’t say enough about the blessings we have received from our time with EG’s.”  (From a mother & father)

“I have seen the impact that EG Ministries has had in the life of my granddaughter.  It has also impacted my life as I have seen her grow and the joy she has at camp.”  (From a grandmother)

“The evening meetings and her years at summer camp were wonderful, faith growing times for my daughter as she was growing up.  Many thanks to all of you.”  (From a mother & father)

“Your ministry encourages my husband and me to pray for young girls to become followers of Jesus, not just believers.  We pray for their safety and wise choices as they mature.  God bless you for your devotion to this ministry.”  (From a family friend)

Remember the wonders He has done—it’s all about God and the work that He has accomplished throughout these 40 years.

This weekend we have the privilege of hosting 50 women at Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, PA.  Please pray for all of us as we learn more of His wonders and His faithfulness. 

God bless.

JK Williams