My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19, 20 (NIV) One of the most destructive forces in any relationships is anger. By itself, anger is not sinful. However, when we allow ourselves
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My in-laws just left town and I need to offer a disclaimer right up front. This in no way is a reflection of my relationship with them. I love Lee and Carol and I always look forward to their visits. I was sad when they left the other day. We all have that crazy cousin Eddy however, whose visit we
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“Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah 3:2 (NIV) The story of Jonah which you’re probably familiar with, has several elements that cause the reader to chuckle. Number 1 on the list, or course, is the great, big fish that swallowed Jonah. But the story also has some things that
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Looking this way and that and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. Exodus 2:12 (NIV) Moses was used by God to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and to the Promised Land. However, like a lot of other great leaders in Scripture, Moses had a terrible personality flaw: his temper. And unfortunately, it
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Matthew 23:26 (NIV)Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean. A conversation that Jesus often had with the Pharisees had to do with their hearts. He was constantly challenging them in areas of hypocrisy. This was because their tendency was often to worry about what others saw on the
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Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24(NIV) Have you ever felt like God’s work in your life is being hindered? Does
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Matthew 5:44(NIV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, It’s not that I’m really all that protective of the car itself. After all it’s an older high mileage vehicle that’s fairly well-worn inside and out. I just like to make it easy to get in and out and less likely to bump someone’s
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Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. It starts when they’re so young. The other day I walked in on another skirmish. “What happened?” “She hit me!”
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Luke 23:34(NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. I stood there frozen trying not to let him see me shaking. His finger was inches from my face and profanity was spewing in anger filled curses. I held the warranty in my trembling hand.
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Proverbs 31:26-33(NIV) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: I used to get so frustrated at my mother. I guess I was a lot like many
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