In a recent interview with Rick Tocquigney on Life Lessons Radio, a listener asked if anger could be attributed to ones genetic make-up. Every day, scientists are discovering more about what genes influence. However, I’ve never seen a report about a study on the effects genes have on anger. Consequently, I’m not qualified to answer…
continue reading »For the last month, my life has revolved around home repair and remodeling. Normal duties have gotten cursory attention because of the chaos and distractions caused by remodeling. One day, meal preparation was so distracted that I forgot to season any of the dishes I prepared. One of our projects was to replace the floor…
continue reading »Are you tired of fighting anger? Do you think you’re doing pretty well and you suddenly speak harshly and discover attitudes that aren’t pleasing to God—or to you? That happened to me this week. Twice. The second time, it wasn’t just Robert and me; there were witnesses, making my harsh words all the more grievous…
continue reading »In your walk with the Lord. does it ever feel like you take two steps forward and slide back one? Jesus said that His yoke is easy and His burden is light, but there are times when it doesn’t feel easy. Rather, it feels impossible. When I asked Jesus into my heart as a child,…
continue reading »Three-year-old Caitlin dug in the sand, apparently oblivious to the world around her. But her oblivion was an allusion. She was alert and ready for danger. If a wave got too close for comfort, she jumped up and ran to safety. Caitlin’s older brother and sisters were in the ocean, laughing as they welcomed the waves.…
continue reading »“I used to have a problem with anger.” We meet a lot of people as we promote Uprooting Anger. A few admit they have a problem. Fewer claim they have overcome anger. When the former inmate told me he used to have an anger problem, I asked him, “What did you do to get free?” . Frankly, I…
continue reading »“When you get old, your defense system fails, and your true nature comes out.” After knowing fine, upstanding models of society who became bitter and mean and suddenly began using foul language in their old age, the thought of my defense system failing and a dark “true nature” coming out is reason for concern. Chemical…
continue reading »“Is it a sin to be angry at God?” I sensed that the one who questioned had a personal interest in knowing the answer. It’s a good question. I don’t believe the Bible states the answer directly, but there are some facts that give clues as to the answer. God gets angry, so anger itself is…
continue reading »I began my study with anger thinking I didn’t have a problem with it. I knew I got angry occasionally, but didn’t realize how often or how destructive my ager was. However, when I did a study to help others, I realized that I had a big problem with anger. I had just rationalized it…
continue reading »Are you working on anger management so you won’t hurt or offend those you love? That’s good. I’m glad you are sensitive to the damage that anger causes in relationships. I’m also grateful you’re taking responsibility to try to do something about it. But if you’re trying to manage your anger, I question how much your…
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