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“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” Proverbs 14:29 Anger is commonly defined as “a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.” The Mayo Clinic says that anger is a natural response to a perceived threat against […]
Remember “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” from Snow White. Most of us became familiar with this when we were kids. And sadly, that’s when many of us began to think that “happily ever afters” were only for the beautiful […]
Last week, I wrote that one of my words of the year is trust. In 2020, I am going to work towards trusting God with everything. Because God is trustworthy and because we are to emulate His character to the fullest possible extent, we are […]
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being […]
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Dictionary.com defines temptation as the desire to do something, especially something wrong […]
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever encountered a setback where something unexpected […]
Self-control involves delaying an impulse or gratification for a greater purpose or cause. When we exercise self-control, we are saying “no” for the sake of a greater “yes.” Self-control isn’t easy. If more people demonstrated it, the prisons, hospitals and courts would have a lot […]
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 We make decisions all the time, some big and others small. Have you ever been faced with […]
Dogs are awesome. God made dogs for us as companions and helpers – and to give us pleasure and happiness. Dogs can also provide us with some lessons on how to better Christians. And DOG is also GOD spelled backwards. Maybe there’s a reason for […]
Do you have things in your life that are resulting in feelings of discouragement? Do you sometimes feel like you should throw in the towel? I think we have all felt drained and alone at one time or another. I looked up the definition to […]
