Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 There is nothing more reassuring than a long fuse on a firecracker. I remember as a kid going out to the road and lighting a brick of fireworks. Now understand that I was without parental supervision in those days. My [...]
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12 From an early age, our parents and teachers teach us to be a friend to others. I can remember hearing my mom tell me, "To have a friend, you have to be a friend." I'm pretty sure there [...]
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalm 145:8 Sometimes you run across a verse that jumps out at you and screams, "You need to hear this today!" This is one of those verses. How does God assure us in a world where uncertainty is the new norm? [...]
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 The longer I live, the more I understand the importance of relationships. Life is about relationships we build with God and with others. For example, it is tough for me to understand how long-time friends can simply turn [...]
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 I'm so done with this virus. I've tried to be obedient and follow the rules by staying away from people who are more health-compromised than myself. I've worn a mask [...]
Know this, my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. ~ James 1:19 I have to be honest with you. James 1:19 is one of the most challenging things for me to practice. I sometimes think I have some genetic disposition to speak before I think. [...]
Many of us grew up with the impression that tears were a result of some emotional weakness, instability, or immaturity. You've probably heard, "You're nothing but a crybaby!" or "Big boys don't cry" or "You're just so emotional." These statements are not accurate and are generally said by those who are disguising and covering [...]
Quality time communicates value Sometimes when I talk about quality time in terms of relationships, people think I'm only talking about dating and marriage. I'm not. Quality time is not just for dating or married couples. It should be part of any relationship you want to develop. The main reason quality time is [...]
It means you value your time Busy, busy, busy! We are all so busy. But you find time to do what you think is important. This means you value your time. How much time do you spend doing things you love to do? I imagine the answer to that question is....lots! But, how much [...]
Don’t you understand that I have anxiety?!? You have to stop making things worse for me! I’m nervous…I’m shaking inside…my skin is crawling…my world as I know it is over…my life is going to end. No one understands me and everyone thinks I’m simply crazy. I’ll never pass this test. I only make mistakes. [...]