In September of 2013, I recorded answers from inmates on questionnaires about their struggles with anger. Looking back over their responses encouraged me, so I decided to share them with you. As they studied Uprooting Anger, inmates filled out weekly accountability reports that described anger incidents from the previous week and how they dealt with…
continue reading »Is Your marriage a contract or a covenant? We recently attended a marriage enrichment gathering called Weekend to Remember (which we highly recommend). As the speakers shared, I was again struck by the need for us to know the difference between a contract and a covenant. A contract is a legal agreement between two parties,…
continue reading »Why Knock? “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (Matt. 7:9) This reassuring verse encourages us to give our needs and cares to the Lord, trusting Him to provide for us. However, it’s familiar enough that, even as we gain reassurance…
continue reading »Crime is escalating. Murders increasing. While some deny there’s a problem, those directly in charge are frantically searching for solutions. Meanwhile demands for change grow louder. The increase is blamed on many things, such as Covid-19, decrease in police presence, easy access to guns, racism, lack of jobs, anger from hopelessness, and more. Suggestions to…
continue reading »Jesus said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matt. 6:14-15). Jesus spoke these words immediately after teaching His disciples to ask God to forgive “my” sins (transgressions) as I forgive those…
continue reading »Because Jesus died on the cross, we are totally forgiven. He paid the price for our sins, so we can enjoy freedom and new life in Him. Without His forgiveness, we would be doomed to eternity in hell. With it we can enjoy intimate communion with Him. Forever. As I celebrated Easter, I couldn’t help…
continue reading »Long months of COVID-19, isolation, and a diet of gloomy news, accompanied by loss of lifestyle and loved ones have led to more depression and suicide. Short days, dark, gloomy weather and cultural chaos add to the load. How do you maintain a positive attitude in such a time? Where do you find hope when…
continue reading »Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, Wait I say on the Lord. Ps 27:14 Waiting brings to mind waiting on the teenage daughter who is always late. Or thinking of your to-do list while sitting in a doctor’s office watching the hands on the clock slowly turn.…
continue reading »A Word for Today from Jonah “I’m tired of the hatred!” began a Facebook post by a friend. I think many people would agree. The disrespect and disregard for others expressed in anger, hostility, and violence is disturbing, seems to be increasing, and is even a bit frightening. One of the most frightening aspects I…
continue reading »Our nation is in distress, and we have brought it on ourselves as we have turned from God. We are on the brink of destruction from within. As we celebrate our liberty, let’s pray for God’s mercy and His intervention. If God’s people will turn from their wicked ways and humble themselves and pray, He…
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