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?
Fear
What’s Going On Inside of Me?
Are you self-aware? Being self-aware means knowing what is going on inside you. What am I feeling? Why am I feeling this way? And how is that feeling affecting what I am about to say or do? Why does it matter? Proverbs 4:23 states that you should “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life” (ESV). If you are going to keep or guard your heart, … [Read more...] about What’s Going On Inside of Me?
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
Standing Strong in the Armor of God
Most people understand that being a part of a group, team, kingdom, or a citizen of a nation has some obligations and it requires loyalty and fighting towards a victory. Baseball players must work together as a team to be victorious. Baseball players must also use the proper equipment to aid them in their pursuit of victory. Should the catcher behind home plate wear the … [Read more...] about Standing Strong in the Armor of God
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
