I am pretty sure we have all had moments of joyful generosity and we have all had moments of complete selfishness. In each situation, we have felt justified in our actions. The question is, were we? In the case of selfishness, the answer seems straightforward. At the time, we most likely ran down a list …
During this time of year, as stores and companies offer up major deals on almost every single item you can think of, people are easily caught up in the thought and emotion of greed. Based on the teachings of the Bible, greed is considered one of seven deadly sins in Christianity. The Bible clearly teaches …
I am not sure why this particular story of the Bible comes to mind every time I hear the word greed. It is not one of those stories that was drilled into me as a kid or one that I have heard preached a lot. But without fail, every single time that greed is mentioned, …
I have always been, to some extent, the type of person who takes pride in my level of self-control. I was the child who punished myself after doing something wrong. If I messed up, I would break down and immediately confess to it. Even before I knew Christ, I had strong morals. Controlling my emotions …
None of us are exempt from falling into temptation. Everyone struggles with willpower and self-discipline at some point. At any moment, we could be seconds away from eating another slice of high calorie chocolate cake, or swiping our credit card for nonessential items, or splurging on yet another pair of shoes that we really do …
Welcome! Let’s take a few minutes to chat about self-control. Now you might be the type of person that has mastered this area and hardly ever finds yourself in a tough situation where you are “white knuckling” to reach a specific goal you have set. If that’s you, please share your secret with the rest …
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 NLT Well, here we are! As I write this piece, we in the United States are waiting the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Right …
Anger –a temperament that draws attention no matter when or where it is displayed. When we think of anger, we often think of it as it relates to a person who is enraged, acting irate, or who’s behavior is out of control. At least that’s what comes to mind when I think of the word …
Tell me, what do you think of when you hear someone is in a rage? It usually means they were more than a little upset, right? In full transparency, let me say that I hold no professional titles, licenses, or certifications as we discuss how imperative it is to deal with anger in a healthy …
I am sure you remember the Burger King slogan “Have It Your Way!” As individuals and a society, we loved that slogan. We all “want it our way,” don’t we? I am sure we have all thought at one point or another, if I had it my way, things would be different –meaning better, improved, …
