"Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.  As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife."   - Proverbs 26:20-21 (NIV)

Ah, the cool brisk days of fall. Golden leaves are gently blowing across the yard, and the smell of fireplaces fill the air. A fire in the hearth is good. A fire in the house is bad. A fire in the heart for the Lord is good. A fire in the head with anger is bad. Be careful which fire you feed today.

Be a carrier of the gospel (good news), not gossip (bad news). When you speak to others, be a blessing, not a burden. When you speak about others, may it be kind and gracious words of honor and hope. Don't put wood on the fire of discord.

Always have a hot heart for Jesus and a cool head toward others. Stoke the fire of spiritual ferver and dampen the fire of smoldering fury. The choice is yours ... be careful which fire you feed.