Aug 27, 2017

It might be a surprise to know that anger is a biblically endorsed emotion. Even in the Bible's "love" chapter, we're directed to be slow to anger. The key is to be angry for the right reasons, to not sin while angry, and not let the sun go down on our anger. These are tall orders and it takes a clear understanding from...

Aug 20, 2017

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never heart me!” is an untrue statement. Words matter! Just as words can be uplifting, they can also be deeply destructive. As a follower of Jesus Christ, we want every word we speak to be a reflection of the one we believe in. Before we speak, can we affirm it...

Aug 13, 2017

We can get distracted by many things—technology, career, health, play, multi-tasking, and just plain busyness. These distractions can have dramatic effects. If we fail to pay attention to warning signs…things can go off the rails. God directs us to pay attention to our heart—not just our physical heart, but our...

Aug 6, 2017

Life is filled with many ups and downs. It takes wisdom to navigate the curves. From where does such wisdom come? The foundation for making good decisions is a very wide perspective—not just a fragment of an event or a glimpse of information. Wisdom doesn’t come from our energy: listening to more podcasts;...