An ancient memory pictures an event that occurred when I was four. I was busily engaged in playing with grain stored in the spare bedroom of a farm home where my family lived. My small hands were spreading the grain over the floor. What fun! Then, my father called up...
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19Today, as I drove in to work, I fellow cut into my lane of traffic. He didn't look, and I'm pretty sure he didn't know...
"Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Romans 12:2"Capture.. rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians10:5It's Little...But Guess What?“Get it!,” I squealed from the back room. My husband came in, glanced at...
"You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires." James 1:19-20 NLTHe was living on the street, so we decided to let him move in.I hadn't heard from my son in a while. Then one day my...
"The older brother was angry and wouldn't go in. His father came out and begged him." Luke 15:28 NLTGod saved him twice: once from sin, and once from his sinful practices.Michael was angry. He hadn't always been though. He once loved going to church. Not that he had a...
"And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Ephesians 5:26 NLTFunny how quickly a pleasant morning can reverse itself.Mom had rented a booth at the local flea market. We arrived early and began unloading our wares. The gentleman who had rented the space...
"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty." Proverbs 16:32 NKJV Had I created mine, I would have shortened the length and made it narrower.The nose is an interesting part of the body's anatomy. I've heard it continues to grow as a person ages. And I have seen...