Lisa Price
Wise Christians monitor, protect and deal with the condition of their heart because they understand it is one of the primary tasks of the spiritual growth process (Luke 21:34, Philippians 4:6-8). I…
Kathy Collard MillerMany times we don’t realize we are feeling angry. We give it other names, other identities. We might blame others. I love this meme because in the situation of someone calling when I want to do something, I can easily justify that they shouldn’t bother me. I justify my irritation and think it’s not hurting anyone.
J.W. Phillips
We can't communicate!Have you heard those words before? Have you spoken those words?There are three signs which indicate that a marriage is in trouble: the lack of touch, talk, and time. And usually, all three do the disappearing act together.If the conversations have virtually ceased in your marriage, or perhaps...
God gave us our emotions. He designed us as people with feelings. It’s good to have feelings—so long as we’re not driven by them. Aah, therein lies the problem. We are too often driven by our feeli…
J.W. Phillips
Have you ever been the recipient of some high-octane anger? If so, you know what it is to be blasted by the maniacal screams of an out-of-control enemy.Referring to such anger, Galatians 5:15 says we're not to bite and devour one another. In using these words, Paul was perhaps thinking...
Kathy Collard MillerI hate the feeling of not being heard. Such a verbal exchange brings feelings of worthlessness and being de-valued–even a sense of danger–like something bad is going to happen.
Jonah teaches us that if we let our emotions rule our attitudes then we will ruin our lives with sinful actions. "Anger" is close "danger."
Go ahead and admit it. You get angry. I do. We all do. We’re natural-born sinners. And that means we get angry. I’m not going to devote this blog to telling you had bad anger is. There are plenty o…
Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay “I have a dream…” “One small step…” “We the people…” “In the beginning…” “Here’s Johnny!” Words. They are so powerful. They can build up, inspire, offer hope, and m…
Have you ever had a few drinks and suddenly felt the urge to contact someone either from your past or present? It’s easier than ever to do so, especially in today’s digital age, when reaching out to someone is just a click away. But before you go and hit send, take a moment to think …
The key to healthy relationships is communication. There are some things not to do if you’re attempting “healthy” communication.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Rudeness undermines our relationships at work, in our communities, in our churches – and, most often, in our homes. Just as the temperature drops when a cold front moves into our area, so does the warmth of a relationship drop, degree by degree, when we practice rudeness. If we want to rekindle the flames, we must stop excusing our offensive behavior and take action to correct it.
Image by PDPics from Pixabay I don’t particularly appreciate going somewhere because I know there are bad, aggressive, dangerous drivers out there. I don’t “fear” them, but I know I have to be extr…
Kathy Collard MillerRecently, I felt anger rise within me when my husband, Larry, had promised several times to help me with a computer problem. Although the problem didn’t really affect my work much, it still seemed like I needed help right then!
Via Valenzuela
In the Christian life, self-control is like a hidden gem: it's incredibly transformative and quiet. Bolder virtues in the busy chaos of our everyday lives often overshadow it. What if I told you that exercising self-control is a spiritual superpower and a virtue?Self-control in the BibleThe Bible makes a strong...
2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach…. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. -I Timothy 3:2, 4, NIV Because divorce prejudice is real … Continue reading "Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse"
There are already many sermons on walking in the Spirit of God. This Action Power Devotional will show you the meaning of walking in the Spirit and the relevance of it to your spiritual life and every other aspect of your life. Read other Action Power Devotionals here Walking in the Spirit of God scripture […]
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. -Proverbs 25:28, NLT For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. -2 Timothy 1:7, TPT Some cheaters thrive off of provoking the faithful spouse to anger. I believe this. It … Continue reading "Cheaters as provokers. Don’t give them the satisfaction."
Guest blogger Noah Duncan is the author of DaytoDayChristian.com, a blog site dedicated to dealing with the everyday challenges of being a Christian in today's world. He felt called by God to share his talent and ability to encourage others through his writing. Noah has been married to his wife Pam for 31 years, and they have a daughter in college and a son in high school. Noah teaches English, Journalism, and Broadcasting as well as coaching softball and tennis at a local high-school in St....
Insecurity for a pastor or leader can keep you from taking risks, making the hard decisions, and eventually stall an organization.