Have you ever said something when you were angry and almost immediately wished you could take it back? Maybe someone hurt you, embarrassed you, disappointed you, or simply pushed you too far. Anger is a powerful emotion. Feeling angry is not automatically sinful, but anger becomes dangerous when it begins to direct our words, attitudes, and actions. James declares, “Let … [Read more...] about Anger: Who’s in Control?
Anger
Jesus Had Emotions Too!
Christian maturity does NOT mean learning to shut off your emotions. Jesus wasn't emotionless. In fact, the Bible shows us Jesus experiencing some of the same powerful emotions that we experience, yet Jesus was sinless. Let’s explore some of His emotional responses and see what we can learn from His perfect example. Jesus wept (John 11:35). Weeping and laughter can be … [Read more...] about Jesus Had Emotions Too!
Do You Control Your Emotions – Or Do They Control You?
God does not act as man acts. His actions are always consistent with His wisdom, His will, and His character. We, however, sometimes allow our emotions to determine how we act rather than allowing God's will to guide our response. Isaiah puts it this way in Isaiah 55:8–9: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “For as the … [Read more...] about Do You Control Your Emotions – Or Do They Control You?
Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
There is a saying, “Practice makes perfect.” I fear that some believe that this only requires going to church Sunday morning, eating some cracker and drinking some grape juice. A better saying is, “Perfect practice makes perfect.” The daily walk of the Christian should be intermingled with practice—perfect practice—striving to be godly, “24/7/365”. Only then can the soldier be … [Read more...] about Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
Being in the Kingdom
How does one become a citizen of the United States of America? Children that are born in the U.S. are natural citizens. People that are not born in the U.S. or to parents that are citizens of the U.S. can become citizens by being naturalized. They study to understand the history and laws of the U.S. and then they simply take an oath to obey the laws of the U.S. It is a great … [Read more...] about Being in the Kingdom
