We Can Honestly Pray

There is much to be said about prayer in Scripture. We are told to “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:16). What happens, though, when our emotions are churning and we do not feel like praying—or at least not like “giving...

The Art of Perspective

Flying over the earth in the upper stratus of the atmosphere it is often a beautiful experience.  The minutia of life and all the daily demands that accompanies it seem far away and easily forgotten. The flight provides perspective that drowns out the endless lists,...

The Forgiveness Trap

Eventually they come to the person they offended and say, “I was wrong for doing what I did. Will you forgive me?” The trap has been set. But wait a minute. You’re thinking, “What is wrong with that?” Nothing. That is exactly what should happen. I am not saying that...

Paranoid vs. Positioned in Christ

“Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest you hear your servant cursing you.  Your heart knows that many times you yourself have cursed others.”---Ecclesiastes 7:21 "Why are you so sensitive?"  "You think everything is about you don't you?"  "You take...

What Is Righteous Anger?

Anger is not something we can avoid. It is something that we must do well. But few of know what "righteouss anger" would look like. This post is an excerpt from the "Overcoming Anger" seminar (information at the end) provide a way to discern righteous anger. Below are...

Thriving in Struggle

Here’s what bugs me about my heart.  It seems that in my life, the times where I grew the most and the times where I saw the Lord do the most were times when I was in the pit of despair and struggling.  That bugs me. Don’t get me wrong.  I’m willing to surrender to...