Deceitful hearts belong to those devising evil. In contrast, joyful hearts belong to those planning peace.

How much more do truthful lips endure forever. Whereas, a lying tongue is but for a moment.

When we value peace and truth, not only is our life significant in time but our existence is marked by joy.

Thinking of those who have lived before us, who do we talk about the most?

For my husband and I, we find ourselves recounting the influence of those “saints” who blessed our young married lives significantly. (My dad, Bapoo, Uncle Karl, Aunt Lee)

They not only showed love and affection but they always spoke the truth and had so much joy.

When we determine how to live our lives-especially in our golden years- I feel it’s important to stay connected to younger people in significant ways. They bless us by welcoming, including and taking time for us and we really don’t know what type of legacy we can encourage in them. #generosity

That’s pretty much a nugget of wisdom that is weightier than gold.- Teresa

Proverbs 12:19-20English Standard Version*

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
    but those who plan peace have joy.

*OneYearBibleOnline

Listen to this lovely kid’s song by Steve Green A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine