You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house ...

Deuteronomy 6:7

Just words. Eggs. Oatmeal. Paprika. That’s what I thought our chalkboard was for — grocery reminders. We had a slice of wall in the kitchen between the pantry and the bookshelf that I thought would be a good chalkboard. All I needed was a quart of black chalkboard paint, and, voila: a handy chalkboard. But our chalkboard became something else when my husband started writing Scripture verses on it. Grandchildren, neighbors, and friends all came eye to eye with his daily verses: “His mercies are new every morning.” “He loves us with an everlasting love.” “If I take the wings of the morning ...” or perhaps a hymn verse. Our board became far more than a place for “just words”; rather, a place for the Word of God — decorated, of course, with art by grandchildren.

Sally Beck
Williamsburg, VA

Heavenly Father, our lives are full of opportunities to share your love — in word and deed. Give us courage to use those opportunities for you. Amen.

Reflect: Look around for new ways to share God’s truths and Good News.

Read: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and 2 Timothy 3:14-17