One of the best pieces of advice that I was told by my mother is, “Never write down anything that you wouldn't say in person. You cannot erase what you've written down.” This has never been more true in our society and connected world than it is today. I grew up in a time without online social media and without a camera in everyone's pocket, so I did not have access to … [Read more...] about Think Before You Hit Send!
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Anger: Who’s in Control?
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?
Walk In Their Shoes
In life, we all experience highs and lows. What may be considered a high or low sometimes differs from person to person, but we all know how we feel during these times. A low point for me during my late teens was when my miniature dachshund, Sweetie, passed away. Sweetie and I grew up together. Some people may never experience feeling very close to an animal, but I felt … [Read more...] about Walk In Their Shoes
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?
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!
