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As a Christian how do you handle anger? We live in an angry world…be it road rage, resentment, violence or whatever. If you aren’t angry, you probably know someone who is—someone who gets on a topic every time you talk with them and ends up spitting nails about whatever burr is... Read More →

In Luke 7 we learn of a widow who’s only son has died. Jesus and his disciples come upon the funeral procession as they are traveling to the village of Nain. The New Testament is full of references to Jesus’ keen sense of observation. He doesn’t merely look at people, but he... Read More →

How are you? This is a question we commonly use in conversation immediately after we say, “hi.” The standard answers are “fine” and “good.” But are you? Maybe you keep showing up, doing what you do, but inside you’re struggling, panicking, dying. You keep plowing forward afraid... Read More →

The Bible has a lot to say about words. Words have the power to ignite revolutions, start wars, break and heal a heart, transform lives and change culture. History reflects the power of words in Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream, and Churchill’s... Read More →

Almost all of us have something we want to change. It could be our spiritual practices, bad habits, or how we handle different situations. The problem is, that’s easier said than done. To successfully change, we have three questions to answer. First, what drives change? We’re... Read More →

The value of work cannot be understated. Work builds character, teaches discipline, and can bring a sense of accomplishment when a job is well-done. No matter how menial the task, there is value. The Bible has many passages devoted to the benefits in store for the person who... Read More →

How many times do we use the four-letter word “they”? They said it’s a great movie. They’re all going to that club? Well, they said it would be ok. Exactly, who are the “they” in your life? Who are the “they” that influence you? “They” can make all the difference. You must avoid... Read More →

The word “discipline” may resonate with you as either self-control or punishment. For many it’s an unpleasant word. But throughout history God’s people have accepted spiritual practices that are known as disciplines. These disciplines may come in the form of abstinence, sayi... Read More →

Slothfulness is identified as one of the seven deadly sins. It is destructive, reduces spiritual potential, diminishes God’s blessings, and drives a wedge in relationships with God and others. The Bible defines two types of sin. There are sins of commission, which involve sins we... Read More →