In Anger Pt. 1, I shared how God has given us the emotion of anger. I also shared that God has the emotion and doesn’t sin. I began the thought of how anger is a secondary emotion therefore there has to be primary emotions. What are those primary emotions? How can we decipher those emotions from the anger that we feel builds up in us? There are at least four primary … [Read more...] about Anger Pt. II
Christian Life
Anger Pt. I
Anger. Rage. Blow one’s Top. Letting Off Steam. These are just a few of the phrases and words that describe an emotion that can be very destructive in our lives. Many people have many different ideas of what it means to be angry. Some people get violent with their anger and begin hitting or throwing. Some people get very loud and yell at anyone or anything around them. … [Read more...] about Anger Pt. I
Depression
Psalms 143:7-12 (NLT) 7 Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. 8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me. 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious … [Read more...] about Depression
Daily Interruptions
Have you ever thought that you have everything figured out about what is going to happen next in your life? Maybe you are a major planner and you have planned to best of your ability where you are going to be in the next five minutes as well as where you will be in the next five years. You have set your goals and have taken the steps to accomplish each one of them. Now … [Read more...] about Daily Interruptions
Birthday Thoughts
Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Today as I reflect on my life, I am reminded of the circumstances of my birth. Even though they are very sketchy at best for me, I marvel at what God has done in spite of what would seem to be poor circumstances. What I know … [Read more...] about Birthday Thoughts