The Christian life is one of constant growth, or at least a healthy Christian life is. For those who do not want to be stagnate and cold it is a constant battle to not only stay fresh and close to the Lord in our daily walk but to also display a Christ centered life to those around us. As a husband, father and pastor it is a daily struggle not only to balance all of my God given rolls but to do so with grace. Stress is a real factor in today's society and the stress and toil of life displays itself in us all. A Christian is not exempt from this stress and it seems sometimes it can be more intense as we are fighting the world the flesh and the devil on every corner. Recently I was reminded that every word we speak matters, Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." This is not just from the pulpit or in the business meeting or in the Wal Mart- (Heaven knows it is difficult to hold ones tongue there!) But also at home with our spouse and children.
