Tag Archives: Anger

God’s Name

Why is Gods name or his son Jesus Christ name used in vain so often in conversation? Gods nature is HolyHis character is holy and righteous.God’s name is special, it carries His personal identity. We fail to realize how seriously it is to use the Lord’s name in vain. Why is is that Jesus isContinue reading “God’s Name”

When We are Weak – He is Strong

This story is from 2018. Yesterday, I visited an old friend of mine from a church I used to pastor. I recently discovered he is battling lung cancer along with many other complications. With everything he is struggling with he lit up the room with laughter and memories. As he sat in his wheelchair inContinue reading “When We are Weak – He is Strong”

Be Kind – Be Gentle

“Abiding in the Vine” Christ being the vine, we are the branches (see John 15). One of the fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. “But the fruit of the Spitit is is love, joy, peace, gentleness…” Gentleness or being gentle has become a lonely word in our current intolerant society. Anger and rudeness have becomeContinue reading “Be Kind – Be Gentle”

God is Present in our Suffering

“Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.”1Peter 4:12-13 MSG Suffering is something each human faces in some stage ofContinue reading “God is Present in our Suffering”

Depressed

Depression is one of those human emotions we all deal with sometimes or in some cases a chronic condition. There is a reactionary depression too, for example, you may get in an accident or you have a breakup of a friend, a loss of a loved one, somebody betrayed you and you trusted them, etc.Continue reading “Depressed”

When Losses Come

This is a time of year where we are reminded to be thankful for all the blessings we have from God which may include health, prosperity, friendships, family, etc. But what about the loss or losses you may have experienced this past year or more? Perhaps you recently lost a job or experienced a divorce.Continue reading “When Losses Come”

May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace

‘When you don’t take time out to notice & understand your emotions, they have a strange way of resurfacing when you least expect or want them to’. Travis Bradbury Emotions can sweep over you during the holidays like no other time throughout the year. Emotions like grief, sadness, loneliness, depression, fear can easily grip usContinue reading “May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace”

In Your Loss You Need A Friend

It’s mid October with Fall season in high gear. The holidays are creeping up so fast, yet so many people have experienced loss this past year or so. Loss of loved ones who have died such as , friends, coworkers, and loss due to the Coronavirus, senseless violence or even a suicide. Loss of belongingsContinue reading “In Your Loss You Need A Friend”

Emotions Can You Trust Them?

Emotions can be so hard to trust. Emotions usually can get the best of us. Yes, we are human, and it is good to express our emotions, but we must also think by using our mind and not our heart. We should be considerate and respectful of others and not overstep our boundaries. There areContinue reading “Emotions Can You Trust Them?”

Filter it Through

Filter it through rather than putting a lid on it. At some point in our lives we have heard or have said, ” put a lid on it”! Putting a lid on it especially problems at home, work, or with friends doesn’t necessarily solve the issue, but can even make the matter at hand evenContinue reading “Filter it Through”

God Can Remove Hearts of Stone

Have you ever seen a frying pan after cooking some bacon or a greasy hamburger what happens to the grease after several hours still sitting in the pan? The grease turns hard and thick, but oh how delicious was the bacon or burger you just ate. Temptation can be like this when we look andContinue reading “God Can Remove Hearts of Stone”

Forgiveness the Sprit of Christmas

For many people this season is not always the most wonderful time of the year! People lose loved ones who have died, a relationship breakup, just one too many parties where alcohol or drugs takes its toll on a person or family. Loneliness and depression set in and the Christmas spirit appears to be soContinue reading “Forgiveness the Sprit of Christmas”