Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

In Mark 9:50 Jesus said — Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other. 

This week we explored what the phrase “be salty” means for Christians. In today’s featured scripture Jesus tells us He wants us to maintain our spiritual purity and integrity and to remain at peace with one another. In order to stay salty, we must stay vigilant and focused on God. 

How were your thoughts about being salty confirmed or changed this week? Have you decided to do anything differently to stay salty? Being salty requires us to remain close to God and willing to surrender our will for His will. How will you be salty today? 

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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

Romans 12:2 NIV — Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 

This week we are exploring what the phrase “be salty” means for Christians. Sometimes being salty can be controversial and sometimes it means being different. The world is full of fun, exciting, fast paced, opportunities. One can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of the world. The race to be the best dressed, the most popular, highest paid, etc., sometimes causes us to lose our focus on Christ. The world can easily pull us away from our focus and Satan is always looking for a foothold to lure us away from God. Not conforming to the pattern of the world is how we can “be salty”. Going to God daily in prayer to ask for guidance and direction, reading our Bible to test and approve His will, and having a relationship with God is how you and I can keep from conforming to the pattern of the world. Everything in our world is not bad, but everything should be tested and approved by God. What do you do so those around you see you as being salty? How do you stand out in the world as a Christ follower? 

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, mind and heart to receive Your message for me this week on being salty. May my thoughts be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

Ezekiel 43:23-24 NIV — When you have finished purifying it, you are to offer a young bull and a ram from the flock, both without defect. You are to offer them before the Lord, and the priests are to sprinkle salt on them and sacrifice them as a burnt offering to the Lord. 

This week we are exploring what the phrase “be salty” means for Christians. Today’s featured scripture explains that in Biblical times, salt was sprinkled on sacrifices as a preservative and purifier. Therefore, you and I should “be salty” as we dedicate our lives to God. Being salty and staying salty requires us to be dedicated to a relationship with God and stay in God’s word, the Bible. How do you stay salty? What is your daily habit for spending time with God and in His word? 

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, mind and heart to receive Your message for me this week on being salty. May my thoughts be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen,

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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

Romans 12:1 NIV — Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 

This week we are exploring what the phrase “be salty” means for Christians. Today’s featured scripture reminds us that we are a living sacrifice for God. Think of food without salt versus food that has been salted. Food without salt is bland and dull. It will also spoil faster. Food that has been salted has a stronger, enhanced flavor and will last longer. Now think of yourself as a Christian with or without a close relationship with God. How does your life look different with Christ as your savior? What is different about you now that you walk closely with God? How do you ensure you stay close to God? How do you stay salty?

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, mind and heart to receive Your message for me this week on being salty. May my thoughts be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen,

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As part of the Sermon On the Mount in Matthew 5:13 Jesus said — You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 

Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

Have you heard the phrase “be salty?” This week we are exploring what that phrase means for you and I as Christians. Several years ago I had the privilege to hear a keynote speech given by Dr. Manny Scott. He has a “Be Salty” morning routine. Set some time aside to listen to this video with his ideas on being salty.

Be Salty Morning Routine by Dr. Manny Scott

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, mind and heart to receive Your message for me this week on being salty. May my thoughts be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen,

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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

As part of the Sermon On the Mount in Matthew 5:13 Jesus said — You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 

Romans 12:1 NIV — Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 

Ezekiel 43:23-24 NIV — When you have finished purifying it, you are to offer a young bull and a ram from the flock, both without defect. You are to offer them before the Lord, and the priests are to sprinkle salt on them and sacrifice them as a burnt offering to the Lord. 

Hebrews 10:24 NIV — And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

This week we are exploring what the phrase “be salty” means for Christians. Take some time to listen to Stay Salty by Be Blessed-Bless Others as we begin our week together.

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