The Power of a Smile (Proverbs 15:30)
If someone stops smiling you instantly know something is bothering them, right? If the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room. Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.†A co-worker's smile says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.†From a spouse: “I value you in my life.†From a parent: “I approve of who you are.†And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.†Go ahead. Share a smile and see what joy it brings.
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About the Guest
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If someone stops smiling you instantly know something is bothering them, right? If the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room. Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.†A co-worker's smile says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.†From a spouse: “I value you in my life.†From a parent: “I approve of who you are.†And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.†Go ahead. Share a smile and see what joy it brings.
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Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series of books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages® and Becoming Stepfamily Smart (with Dr. Gary Chapman), The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family, and ...more
Laughter is contagious, right? Well, so is a smile.
Ron: Laughter is contagious, right? Well, so is a smile.
Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.
Ron: Have you ever been around someone who stopped smiling? Instantly, you know something is bothering them, right? So, if the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room.
Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.” A smile from a co-worker says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.” From a spouse: “I value you in my life.” From a parent: “I approve of who you are.” And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.” So go ahead and give it a try. Share a smile and see what joy it brings. For FamilyLife Blended®, I’m Ron Deal.
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