Authority in our world is as necessary to the survival of the human race as are good nutrition and clean air. When everyone is a "law unto himself," there is no law; anarchy leads to chaos and chaos to annihilation. That’s why the history of humankind is replete with...
As a prominent Levite singer in King David's court, Asaph’s initial toxic envy of the prosperity of the wicked is a stark reminder that envy can strike anyone. It also reveals how envy can skew our perception of what truly matters, leading us down a path of discontent...
While it is normal to experience anger, it's important to quickly acknowledge it and not let it consume us. Holding onto anger can lead to bitterness and allow the devil to ruin our lives, according to Ephesians 4:26-27. Physiologically, when we harbor anger, our...
This could be a problem. Consider this. You have seven holes in your head. (Interesting - the number of perfection.) Two for smelling, 2 for hearing, 2 for seeing, and ONLY ONE for speaking. Here are some Scriptures about talking too much: “He who guards his mouth and...
The Bible sets a very high standard for love by saying it keeps no record of being wronged. ... Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance (1 Corinthians 13:5, 7). We want to have love that doesn’t keep any record...
Some folks measure time by years—January 1 to December 31. Some folks keep track of it by birthdays. Some by how long it is until they can finally draw retirement benefits and kiss work goodbye forever, or how many weeks or years stand between them and getting married...
Respect can sometimes feel elusive. However, the timeless wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 offers five fundamental principles: Have a Vision Earning respect begins with having a clear vision and ambition. Whether big or small, a defined purpose in life demonstrates...
New years are about optimism. "This year will be better. This year will be different. This year will be successful. This will be my best year! Something will change. I will change." Isn't that the way almost every year begins? And yet, it most often turns out just...
“If I held in my hands the power to eliminate physical pain from the world,” said Dr. Paul Brand, “I would not exercise it.” (Paul Brand & Philip Yancey, The Gift of Pain, p. 219). And what qualifies him to say something so sweeping, so comprehensive? Just think...
Have you ever had the experience of feeling that you are the “odd person out”? You have to attend a professional meeting or something you feel you should attend but would prefer to skip it. But you can’t. You have to attend. Others stand around talking, laughing, and...