Lend me an Ear (continued)
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:27
 

...nose to the grindstone.

Even a free ear isn't necessarily free just to listen. When people to us with their troubles, many of us discover we have a birth defect; our ear bone is connected to our mouth bone. When patience, understanding and encouragement are most needed, we give advice, platitudes and "My experience can top that" stories.

The burdened who come to us needing to unburden are looking for an ear bone connected to a heart bone. It's good to remember that "listen " and "silent" are made of the same six letters.

My dear brothers, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19, 20

I sincerely hope that each of you have a wonderful and Merry Christmas. I want to thank each of you for your support of Scrapbook Eden, but more importantly the support of the relationships, and community that has been established here. I am sincerely grateful with all my heart for each day that the Lord keeps "the doors open" and for His unfailing love that is displayed through each of you. Your generous support of store is profoundly humbling. We will continue to strive with excellence to be a wonderful, warm and inviting place for you to come and be inspired to place your precious treasured memories in a scrapbook that will be enjoyed by you and yours for years and years to come. With that in mind, please click here for something special. May the Lord continue to show His grace and mercy to each of you and yours this holiday season and each day that He gives to you. May the true "Reason for the Season" be evident in your hearts, homes and lives. To God be the Glory!

Your Friend, Melinda

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