Those Darn Emotions “Stop that!” I yelled. “Arghhhh!” I uttered. “But that’s not fair!” I cried. Are emotions running amuck at your house, too? What are God’s views on emotions? How can we tame emotions? Are we sinning if we get angry? Throughout Scriptures we see God displaying emotions: He…
If I only want a relationship with my husband the day of our wedding and when I need someone to lean on to share my burdens, we would not have much of a marriage. Instead, I want to share every day with him. I want to share my joys, my…
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance, and perseverance, proven character, and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy spirit who was given to…
“Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. The Lord is their strength, And He is…
“But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14 How ya doin’? Are you mature? Are you practicing recognizing good and evil according to God’s word? Discernment, thus maturity, begins by knowing the word of God…
Happy Valentine’s Day! You are loved! “Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love.” Micah 7:18 I don’t know about you, but…
“I have been crucified with Christ; And it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; And the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 The…
“All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all things edify. 1 Corinthians 10:23 Whether, then you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 We should not ask ourselves if something is…
Some Thanksgivings it is easy to give thanks. Every good and perfect gift from the Father comes to mind. Other years, it can be hard to remember why we are thankful. This morning I was thankful that I was able to get up and out of bed. But no matter…
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the…